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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1925

Page

7

Dodgers Top Pirates in 8-7 Thriller to Cut NL Lead

Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 7 as Dazzy Vance won his 18th game despite big hits by the Pirates. Meadows faltered early, Oldham and Sheehan held Brooklyn late, while Mesdows hit by pitch helped a late Pittsburgh rally. Gratham De Berry Mitchel and Barnhart sparked the Robins with key hits.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Giants Cubs Pirates Dazzy Vance Corsairs Meadows Robins Lee Meadows Oldham Sheehan Vance Matehell Hargraves Ford Ss Fourner Tierney Schell Itisbursh Sooklyn Grantham Deerry Cuyler Barnhart Mitchell Flerney Rawlines Wright DeBerry Mitchel Cox Sheehar

Sam Driver Competed in Ten Mile Boston Harbor Swim

Sam Driver swam ten miles in Boston Harbor though classified as a professional and thus barred from the regulars. Nat McPhee Dryer's pilot report follows Driver starting 9:33 from Charleston Bridge, with Walter Paterson winning the event last Sunday.

Sam Driver Boston Harbor Walter Paterson Driver Nat McPhee Constitutional Wharf Kennedy Faterson Hartford Mike Wrenn Dephew Fsh Pier Wrenn Quincy Bay Cabbage Patch Bug

Berlenbach Delaney Title Bout Postponed To September 11

New York informs that the Berlenbach Delaney light heavyweight championship will start September 11 at Yankee Stadium. Berlenbach’s left hand is less injured than feared, Delaney had a sore throat and minor operation but expects readiness. Delaney will be examined by the Boxing Commission on Friday while Berlenbach trains with tutor Dan Hickey in Southampton.

New York Berlenbach-Delaney Yankee Stadium Berlenbach Delaney Detroit Southampton Dan Hickey Paul Boxing Commission

Travers Knocks Out Kid Henry in Second Round

Tony Travers the Connecticut lightweight champion knocked out Kid Henry of Montreal in the second round of a 10 round card in New Haven. Henry had substituted for ill Jimmy Hutchinson of New York. Other results include Joe Sousa stopping Larry Roach in the fourth, Joe Curne defeating Patsy Nelson in six, Murray Gillett stopping Billy Nolan in two, and Sammy Cooper beating Charley Stecher in two. Louis Kid Kaplan and Baba Herman were introduced for their welterweight title bout at Waterbury on Aug 27.

New Haven Auk Tony Travers Connecticut Kid Henry Montreal Henry Jimmy Hutchinson New York Cluh Joe Sousa Calfornia Babe Herman Larry Roach Newark Roach Joe Curne Patsy Nelson Murray Gillett Billy Nolan Stamford Sammy Cooper Charley Stecher Louis Kid Kaplan Baba Herman Ting Shook Handa

Plans for Big Title Bout In Waterbury

State Boxing Supervisor Thomas F Donohue and promoter George F Mulligan met to hash plans for the Kanlan Hermars championship bout on August 27. Donohue estimated 3400 out of town cars, Mulligan predicted 16000 to 18000 attendees, with 29000 parking possible if the American Brass Co grounds are used. Police and fire departments were ordered on duty to manage traffic.

Waterbury Thomas F . Donghue George F Mulligan Board of Safety Donohue Mulligan American Brass Co Bransco Park Dunphy

Connie Mack Boasts of Football Players

Connie Mack boasted of his Athletics stars who could form a strong football team. Waller French and Gordon Cochran were reliable backs, Felder, Cochrane, and Berry were noted players, with Berry a Lafayette end graduate of the Easton Po

Connie Mack West Point Outfelder Gordon Cochrane George Berry Lafayette Eason Pofiege

Pittsfield and Springfield Split Twin Bill in Late Scoring

Pittsfield beat Springfield 3 to 2 in 11 innings in the opener as Bedford drove in the winning run with a triple and later scored. In the nightcap Springfield tied the series with an 8 to 7 win as Bosse and Foulk lined extra-base hits. Mayberry earned the win for Pittsfield, Sullivan took the loss, and Wichita Falls bought pitcher Jess Winters from Porter.

Pittsfield Springfield Douglas Leh Collins Bedford Long Gouger Pittsfield Ab MarPhee Thomas Purcell Rf Bedford Cf Gouger $B Caulway Sullivan Leary If Johnson Foulk Benedict Springfleti Oa Standaerthrigty O Neil Bosse Lebeau Herrera Leary O'Neil Maryberry Obere Christy Post Stafford Conro Wichita Falls Jess Winters Porter Winters Abelene Tex Giants Phillies Serge H Po Lebeau II Standaert Obererf Simpson Niederkorn Lehr Bosse If Ab MacPheess Thomas Ib Purcell Collina If Leng Moriarty Douglan

Bubbling Over Loses Grab Bag Handicap at Saratoga

At Saratoga, Bubbling Over faded in the final strides of the Grab Bag handicap, finishing third as Rock Star and Martha Washington ran 1 12 1 5 for the race. Rock Star, ridden by Sande, edged Bubbling Over by a head for second, with Martha Washington taking the place.

Bubbling Over Rick Star Saratoga Springs Rock Star Martha Washington Bubbling Ranx Chantey Saratoga George Sloan Sport Royal and Martha Washington Walter J Salmon Edward Riley Bradley Samuel D. Riddle Harry Payne Whitney George Bull Gifford A. Coch Lilane Bull Run Fidalesticks Sande Wig Chesnut Taps

Phillies End Cindy Donahue Streak With 6 4 Win

Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 6 to 4 to take the third game of the series. The win snapped Donahue’s twenty straight wins over the Phillies. After tying in the eighth, the Phillies plated the decisive run in the ninth as Sand and Leach singled and Cy Williams hit a safe drop in left for the winning run.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds Donahue Phillies Sand Leach Cy William Cincinnati Emith Pigelli Roush Ae Walker Holke Critz Caveney Hargrave Donohue Williams Rf Harper If Fonseca Wilson Huber Henline Kimmick Friverg Harper Williams Walker Pilays Friberg Fons

Fairfield Legion Jrs Visit for Sunday Game at Yellow Mill Park

The Fairfield Jrs seek revenge with a 2:30 pm Sunday match at Yellow Mill Park against Stratford Arrows. The Franklins, minus manager Edward Neacy last week, played poorly but say their manager is back from New York and they will challenge any 15 to 17 year old city team.

Franklins Fairfield Legion Jrs Yellow Mill Park Edward Neacy Stratford Arrows New York

Mrs Heller Shines At Woodbury Club Links Day

Stamford August 18 Special Women dominated Woodbury Club golf with Mrs Charles Heller winning the 18 hole handicap at Woodway with 125 35 96. At Sound Beach Mrs F E Donaldson defeated Mrs R W Holoman 5 and 8 in the final of the second eight of the club championship divisions and Mrs E Fager won the 18 hole handicap with 112 21. At Greenwich Country Club Mrs J M Arnold won the 18 hole competition the best 12 holes to count with 65 and a 12 hole card of 5565533445 56 55.

Stamford Woodway Charles Heller Sound Beach Donaldson RW. Holeman Greenwich Country Club J&. H. Arnold

Detroit Nets 4 3 Win as Yankees Errors Abound

Detroit beats New York 4 3 as Wells shines and Yankee infielders commit multiple errors. Dugan and Waninger contribute two errors apiece while the Tigers capitalize on the sloppiness in the second inning to seize the game.

Detroit New York Wells Dugan Wanninge Tigers

Braves Beat Cardinals For Third Straight Win

The Boston Braves defeated the St Louis Cardinals 5 to 4 in Boston as Haines was hit hard in the second inning. Gautreau delivered a bases loaded single and Welch added a triple to drive in three runs. The Braves turned three quick double plays to support pitcher Bob Smith in the victory.

Boston St Louis Cardinals Boston Braves Braves Haines Gautreau Welch Bob Smith ST. Louis Po Blades Thevenow Hornsby Bottomley Hafey Mueller Bell O'Farrell Smith Dickerman Flack Rhem Reinhart Eee Eas Fain Ie Bancroft Burrus Felix High Harris O'Neil Ba R Bancroft St Louis R. Smith Quigsey and Moran

Giants Win Fourth Straight Over Cubs 7 6

In Chattanooga a baseball recap notes the New York Giants beat Chicago 7 to 6 as Brooks and Young homer. The win marks a fourth straight for the Giants with Lindstrom and Schyder delivering key runs. Chicago pitcher difficulties and late scoring frame cited.

Giants Brooks Young New York Chicago Cubs Lindstrom Shyder

Bullards Meet Graphos in Final Factory League Game

The final Factory baseball league contest will be played tomorrow night at Seaside Park No 6. The Bullards face Graphos with Jerry DeXomme leading the Bullards as the league's top hitter aims to raise his batting average.

Tiamond No Seaside Park Jerry DeXomme Bullard

Walker to Fight Freedman on Monday in Chicago

Promoter Jim Mullins of Chicago, who lost money when Billy Wells balked at a match with Mickey Walker, has arranged Salor Friedman of Chicago to oppose Walker in a ten round bout at an East Chicago venue next Monday night. Walker stands to earn over $12,000 as the show is expected to exceed $20,000 in receipts.

Jim Mullins Chicago Billy Wells England Mickey Walker East Salor Friedman Walker

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