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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1926

Page

8

Veteran women ease path to third round in title tourney

Forest Hills N Y veteran women in the national championship second round faced seven seeded rivals as Helen Wills and peers dominated early play. Notable matches saw Mrs. A H Chapin of Springfield and Miss Andersen of Richmond advance, with veterans Hazel Wightman and Eleanor Goss winning in straight sets. The women’s doubles also produced decisive results as Browne Chapin defeated Davidson McGuire and Sears Wightman teamed for victories.

Forest Hills N.Y Helen Wills Elzibeth Ruan Mracotla Biestedt Cele Boston George W. Wightman Hazel Hotebki Z. Raney New York Fleanor Sears Kes Niy Milaca Willard Philadelphia Lacbella Mumford May Femarrow Miss Byrn Mies Gres Miss Browne Mies Anderson Mallory Chapin Wightman Robert LeRoy Lamme Rye Ebleansra Sear Florence Ballin New Yor Fault Grace Hristed Jean A. Bureits Terencs Josina van Derende Anne Page Pillai Jesse Gort Searsdale Arthur M. Duncan Huston Php Hawk A It Chapin Springfield Pet Aira Gh. Browne Santa Monica B. F. Stens Gel Theodore So Mary x. Browne Alfred H. Chapin, Jr F. Trubee Davidson BR. McCugs Fizavein Ryan Rearar Goss Tlelien Lockhorr Ad. Laemniv Eleanora Sears Creorsr Woghtman Wom, Snedden Dorothy Blo

Pittsfield and Ponies Split Doubleheader

Pittsfield and Springfield divided a two game set with the Hillies taking 2 to 1 in game one and the Ponies winning the nightcap 2 to 1. Shipty Lang starred for Pittsfield with solid fielding, while Spear was pulled in the seventh inning of game two after Springfield mounted a late charge.

Springfield Prisficld Hillies Ponies Spear Hema Shipty Lang Pittsfield Albert Diutierres Bedford Edard Benes Purcell Berry Niederkorm Canavan Stringfield Freeman Burkett Sperber Hauk Mayer Marshall Herr Long Burkett Benes Post Hewes Ittafield

Greb to Make 10th Try For World Title at Madison Square Garden

Harry Greb aims to reclaim the middleweight crown in York era, meeting Tiger Flowers after a long layoff. The Garden card features Maxie Rosenbloom versus Chuck Burns as a supporting bout.

Tiger Flowers N. Y York Aury Greb Butterfly Lights Madison Square Greb Oale Garden Harry Deacon Georgia Allentown Gane Art Weigand Garden Gate Maxie Rosenbloom Harlem Chuck Burns The Hewset

John J Williams Wins at Saratoga

John J Williams won the feature race at Saratoga with Never Gain second and Bun Lynn third. The event saw early top contenders and a track record noted in the day’s racing card at Lincoln Fields, with several horses spilling and mishaps reported in the chaotic, OCR-heavy summary.

New York Anz John J. Williame H Fisher Saratoga Never Gain Bun Lynn Gus Lincoln Fields Barbara Bo Dr Bow St Goldie Tohnser

Annual One Day Play At Brooklawn Today

Golfers from all parts of the state will take part in the annual one day golf tournament of the Connecticut Golf Association at Brooklawn Country Club. Eagles will be led at the tee and the tournament features 18 hole medal play.

Connecticut Golf Association Brooklawn

Simmons Star Draws Suspension in Amigas Case

Simmons star center fielder of the Philadelphia Amigas was indefinitely suspended by American League president Ran Joh after an altercation with an umpire during a game in Washington. Details emerged as Alexander Metslen from Vienna Falls Texas joined the Athleticy squad in a move related to the case.

Philadelphia Simmons Philadelphia Amigas Ran Joh American League Ieen Washington Boundas Maris Alexander Metslen Plas Vienna Falls Texas

Racing results and boxing postponement in New York

Race results list multiple races with horses such as Meddling Mattie and Anite Mitd and times from five furlongs to one mile. Jockeys and bettors' payouts are cited. The New York boxing program is postponed to Friday due to rain, delaying the Mike McTigne vs Kimwr Solampon bout from Panama.

New York Queensboro Mike McTigne Kimwr Solampon Panama

Dorval Race Day Opens With Diverse Stakes And Notables

The Dorval card features seven races for two and three year olds plus allowances. Notable entries include Melya Rose and Belessaire in race one, Invictus and Dossier in race two, Fleur de Lis and Golden Bloom in race three, and venizelos and Da venport among others in later heats. Times and finishes show mixed results across sprint and route distances, with multiple horses also listed as also ran.

Melya Rose Ford Belessaire Pandergrass King Midas Munden Probate Lady McNeil Matchmaker Fleur de Lis Golden Bloom Chalmers Eda C Ralls

Saratoga Race Day Results First Two Races

Results from Saratoga show three year olds racing a quarter mile claiming for 1080 dollars. Pin Cushion and Anaconda led a chaotic field with odds listed and times noted as 1:13. The second race featured three year olds at one and one third miles in a 1900 dollar purse with Banton and Seventh Son among the contenders and finishing times shown.

Invictus Shanka Dossier Thomas Byron Ford Pendergrass Myrtle Crown Balls Time Or Aleoyan Queen Roma Shanghai Breakers Pin Cushion Catrone Anaconda O'Donnell Leverte Hudgin Aleo van—Alley Cop Commissioner Cahill Trinket Hike Forget Me Not Banton Son Callahan Metzie Buddy Pee St. John

Berlenbach 10 Bouts Charles in New York Tonight

In New York August reports promo Humbert Fo Pugazy presents a strong card headlined by Berlenbach vs Charles tonight at the flatbush ball park. The event features Francois Charsoes Johnny Pander Frey Joetannet and Andre Roultis Oddie Anderson in key bouts with six and eight round prelims and counterfeiting safeguards at gates. Odds favor Berlenbach close to even money as the big card draws near with heated wagering on several undercard matchups.

New York Humbert Fo Pugazy Ecard Laehieb Denigh Comaisunity Bourke Benson Tured Pauw Berlenbach Francois Charsoes Johnny Pander Frey Joetannet Andre Roultis Oddie Anderson Harry Bichets Andy Dlyoul Masazu Flatbush Charies Herlenbach

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