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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1923

Page

6

Americans Win Tenth Straight Game In Thrilling Waterbury Clash

Waterbury 7 Bridgeport 6 in a dramatic scene at Wenfield Park. Loftus and Post homered for Waterbury as they stretched their winning streak to ten. Anderson earned the late-inning win while Bronkie shuffled pitching including Moose Fulter in a tense, back-and-forth contest. The Waterbury infield and key hits, including Clanton, Mullen, and Kane, drove the decisive runs as Waterbury pulled ahead in the ninth.

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Delaney seeks comeback bout with Bogash vs Palmer planned

Boxing news centers on Jack Delaney aiming a return match with Bogash while vowing to defeat Andy Palmer. Chicago beat Boston 6 to 2 in a separate game as Cooney shined and Gorckel homered.

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Senators Back in Second Place as Ponies Score

Unclear text presents a fragmented sports notice. Mentions senators and ponies with scattered names and events. Key entities like Hartportis Aus, Frank, Bernard, and others appear in jumbled form amid garbled OCR.

Senators

Sprint Stars to Run in Legion Games September 3

Youry Whenks and a host of athletes are slated for the Legion Games at Seaside Dark on September 3. Organizers have prepared a full program with medals for event winners and bronze badges for officials. Coaches Davis and Anderson express confidence that the stars will perform well and lead the team to another strong showing.

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Stolen Kinayin Sacrifices and Ballyhoo Plays Reported

Fragmented OCR notes describe stolen Kinayin Sacrifices and varied plays, mentioning Cooney, Kosmith, Grimes, and Gaines. It records disruptions, battering and pitching notes, with unclear dates and places, and references to several players and events in a sparse, garbled format.

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Americans Play in Worcester Today

The report notes Fred Fisher’s team facing Worcester as key action, with plans to improve to third place within two weeks. It mentions competition from Vanes and Jepe and references a morning practice and a double week schedule including Hartford and Sieve events, detailing regional matchups and upcoming dates.

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Westports to Play Pequots on Sunday

Westports schedule shows a Sunday game against the Pequots with details about location and opponents. Generals Bah and Brennan are mentioned in team context, along with other players and possible matchups. The piece references Bytc and Brooklyn, A.C. of New York, as part of the Contpa Int fy saageniek.

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Fothergill Hero as Tigers Trim Athletics

Aug 16 Detroit defeats Philadelphia in a Powers' battle as Fothergill hits a homer and Cobb drives in runs. Jeng arrives late in the game, Detroit gains a lead through St. Ve and Cobb, while Philadelphia struggles with Dauss and Heimach. Umpires Connolly Holmes and Ormsby officiated the game.

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Indians Defeat Red Sox 12 In A Tight Affair

Cleveland pitcher Uhle was effective as the Indians toppled the Red Sox 12 to 2 in an afternoon game. Beaton and Ghio Aus Beaton contributed key hits while Emike Wate sparked late offense as Cleveland seized control in the fourth inning.

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Australians win both Davis Cup singles matches in Boston

In Brookline on Aug 16, Australia’s James Anderson and John Hawkes defeated France’s Lacoste and Brugnon in straight sets. Anderson beat Lacoste 7-5 6-3 6-4, while Hawkes toppled Brugnon 6-2 6-1 7-5 as Australia takes a 2-0 lead to secure home advantage in the challenge round against the United States.

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Carmanach Bats For Bridgeport In New Uniform

Carmanach the assistant bat boy for Bridgeport appeared on the field yesterday in a new uniform. Loftus' protégé seemed in his glory despite stockings by Orme being too large. The suit was made by Mrs John Downey of 459 State Street, sister in law of Tommy Downey former local star and now manager of Wilkes-Barre club.

Carmanach Bridgeport Loftus Orme John Downey Statetreet Tommy Downey Wilkes-Barre

Danforth Limited New York to Three Hits In Duel Win

St. Louis report says Danforth held the Yankees to three hits while Pennock allowed five in a pitching duel won by New York 3 to 1. Kenneth Williams was ejected in the sixth for arguing a call at second base.

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Fairfield Legion to Play Firemen Combine Sunday

Aug 16 Fairfield specials note the Bridgeport Firemen baseball team versus Four- Yield American Legion nine set for Sunday afternoon on Sherman field. Firemen, mostly volunteers, boast rising form and stronger lineup than Lenox AA, who beat the Legion last Sunday. Local manager Sohn Donaldson predicts a tight game with balanced defense and improved hitting. turnout expected large as the season nears peak.

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Fairfield Stars to Play Seymour Team on Sunday

Fairfield at Seymour Sunday as the Fairfield squad travels to face the Seymour nine led by pitcher Nis or Bekick. Watson Flanagan Schuman Moe Cosker and M. Caskey will handle infield and outfield duties while lineups are adjusted to fit available players. The team has been idle recently due to missing games and uncertain conditions.

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