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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
6
The Moosers defeated Albany Empires 4 3 and 2 4 at Newfield Park as Ray Grimes and Brackett led a powerful attack. Stauffer and Hummer weathered pressure with late rallies in both games, while Red McCorry’s squad was hamstrung by timely hitting and strong fielding.
Bridgeport defeats Albany in the first game 4 12 while clinching a 5 4 victory in the second. Key plays include Brackett and Grimes driving runs, Sherwood stealing bases, and solid pitching from Stauffer and Martin. Albany's Herring and Donahue produced offense, but Bridgeport's defense and timely hits sealed both wins.
Fragmented text reports Britton to be served in a legal action when he arrives in the city. The garbled lines mention Simi gin Grossman and a contract context with Belagepowe and Glyteh Wr, noting a Monday appearance and various misread terms.
In a doubleheader the Browns and Senators split two free hitting contests. Acosta and Burris led with multiple base hits while clever fielding and baserunning produced varied runs. Pitchers Zachary and Tangider worked through the innings as umpires Mortan ity and Hildebrand called the game in 2 hours 34 minutes.
Notes of a Philadelphia and New York game with Meusel Frisch Smith and Miller among stars. Details include bases on balls, double plays, and pitching by Barnes Rixey Meadows and Betts. Umpires Moran and Righter. Time 2:47.
The report covers reactions to Chapman's death after a pitch impliedly dangerous incident. Ty Cobb, Roy Mays, and others are quoted regarding on-field violence, with discussion of banning the bean ball. Chapman’s widow arrives in Cleveland as authorities weigh charges and the broader impact on baseball. The piece notes reactions across the country and possible legal action.
The passage riffs on baseball and statistics with playful, noisy style, mentioning Babe Ruth Ty Cobb and Deke of the Suburbs. It parodies ideas of talent versus chance and hints at overanalysis of numbers as a “permutation fatigue” motif in sports talk from a historical newspaper voice.
Springfield and Hartford split a two game day. the Ponies rallied in the ninth to beat Hartford in the opener while Stubing, charged with the loss, later earned the win in relief as the Senators prevailed. Bohn was the winning pitcher for Springfield and Stubing took the loss in the first game.
Boston wins the opener at Fenway Park as Detroit secures the second game 4 to 3. The twin bill featured early scoring with a key inning capped by singles and a double. Oldham pitched well for the Red Sox while Ehmke out pitched Harper in the second clash.
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Pittsfield game summary reports Hillies piling up six runs in the opening frame to overpower the Macks. The unusual scoring sequence includes a first inning burst, with Pittsfield scoring all runs early and maintaining the lead through the contest.
In a national doubles championship clash, Willis Pa Do and Roberts of New York battled coast rivals for nearly four hours. California pair Turowt and partner took the final set 6-3 after a tight 12-10 second set. Davis and Roberts claimed the third 12-10. both teams showed erratic play with bursts of brilliance throughout.
In Jersey City and Baltimore area play was disrupted by rain with postponed games and unfinished affairs. Teams including Burkle Niebersailt and Freitas faced weather delays while figures like Perryman Smith Kergo Konnick and Hult Walker were noted in various lineups and results remain pending rescheduling.
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