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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1926

Page

8

Bridgeport Bears Rally In Eighth Beat Pittsfield 4 2

Yank Yordy and Ed Sperber homered as Bridgeport edged Pittsfield 4 2 to stay in the Erie League lead. Van Alstyne and Batchelder held the Bears to few hits until an eighth inning rally produced the winning runs. MacPhee doubled twice and Oberc, McCarton, and Yordy added key singles in the eighth. The Bears head to Springfield for a two game set with the Ponies.

Bridgeport Bears VanAlstyne Wittafield Yune Yank Yordy Anther Ed Sperber Hille Sam Mild Shorty Chere Long Hillies Dny Fuller Pittafield Sperber van Alstyne Batchfelder Batchelder MacPhee Fuger Hears Major Marshall Hauk S Hadl Hank Jonin Fter Heller Freeman Fillng i Faller Sperder Jacobs McCarren Yordy Stapleton Burkett Mayer Burkeu I Long basls—Pitistichl Hby Batshelder Fasce Rorly

New England Teams Win in National Inter-Tennis Tourney

New York and New England teams swept into the National Inter sectional tennis semifinals in Chicago. Franc J. Hunter and Vincent Richards defeated the Middle Atlantic sentry while New England players dominated the Philippine Davis Cup team. In doubles, Jones and Ingraham of Rhode Island teamed with Richards and Hunt to sweep their opponents, 3-6 6-3 6-2, sealing a clean New England victory.

Chicago New York New England Franc J. Hunter Vincent Richards Empire State Middle Atlantic Association New Englanders Winter C A Smith Richards Edward Jacobe Smith Ingraham Providence Rhode Island Rafael Gonzales Arnold Jones Rhode Islander Guillarmo Aragon Yalan I Jones Aragon Gonzales Iunt Tng Jacobs

Boston Captures Fifth Straight With 1 0 Shutout

Boston beat Chicago 1-0 to extend its winning streak to five. In the seventh, Jacobson doubled and Rosenthal singled, with Hunnefield misplaying Regan’s grounder to score the run. Wingfield benefited from solid defense by Regan Tobin and Rosenthal during the scoreless innings.

Boston Chicago Jacobson Rosenthal Hunnefield Regan Tobin Wingfield

Solomon to Face M Tigue Saturday in Queens Borough Show

Boxing card led by Kris Bolamon and Mike McTigue was rescheduled due to rain and will take place Saturday in Queens. Knute Hanse returns to face Romero Rojas in a ten round semi final, with Johnny Grosso meeting Sergeant Jack Adams in a right rounder and Alfredo Porza debuting against Tom Lacuka in a four round bout. Solomon says he will base his headquarters in Bridgeport after the McTigue contest.

Kris Bolamon Mike McTigue Queenslnne Elue Gung Saland City Knute Hanse Nebraska Romero Rojas Joonny Grosso Jack Adams Alfredo Porza South America Tom Lacuka King Solomon Edward Leon Bridgeport Park City Solomon New York

Prominent Speakers at Booster Day Lunch Monday

Mayor F William Behrens George E Crawford Chamber of Commerce president William Shaughnessey Edward T Kelly secretary to Governor Trumbull and Arthur F Gonner will be principal speakers at the Stapleton Booster Day luncheon at the Stratfield next Monday announced by Mike Healy business manager of the Bridgeport Bears. The luncheon will precede a parade and other events planned for the day.

F. William Behrens George E. Crawford Chamber of Commerce William Shaughnessey Edward T. Kelly Trumbull Arthur F. Gonner Stapleton “R Stratfield Mike Healy Bridgeport Bears

Albany Beats Hartford 11-10 In Slugfest Comeback

Albany rallied from an eight run deficit to edge Hartford 11 to 10 in Albany. Manager McCorry pitched the last four innings, Emmerich scored the winning run on a squeeze play with Hermann, and White and Hermann hit home runs. Phillips left arm injury forced him from the plate as an Albany catcher.

Albany Hartford McCorry Senators Emmerich Hermann White Phillips Comiskey Schinkal Morrissey Krahe Harkbarth Fuller Shirley Fraser Jamerson Mitchell Odenwald Frame Uald Jameerson dJamerson Hernann

Athletics Tie for Second by Beating Detroit 9 to 1

Philadelphia Aug 19 AP The Athletics moved into a tie for second place with Cleveland after a 9 to 1 victory over Detroit in the opening game of the series. Detroit managed four hits as Sam Gray worked five innings, with Lefty Will s finishing. Alex Mez ler, rookie outfielder from Wichita Falls Texas, drove in three runs with three singles.

Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Detroit Tigers Sam Gray

Burle Wins Match From Joe Wagner At Walnut Beach Park

Amateur wrestling drew strong crowds at Walnut Beach Park with Louisa Wie of Stratford defeating Joe Wagner of Bridgeport in ten minutes in the 148 pound class. Henry Friedman of Bridgeport beat Gordon McGregor in the 154 pound class, Joe Dailey of Stratford topped King Quill in the 167 pound class, and Steve Gaher defeated Stan Sawyes in the 226 pound class. Referee Willan Armstrong and judges Dr Warry Portes and Joe Lister officiated.

Gordon McGregor Ridgeport Joe Dailey Stratford King Quill Bridgeport Dailey Steve Gaher Stan Sawyes Willan Armstrong Walnut Beach Warry Portes Joe Lister

Buckingham Elected President of Bridgeport Swimming Association

"&.T. Buckingham, well known sportsman, was elected president of the Bridgeport Swimming Association at the first regular meeting held last night. Officers named Irving Elson vice president Charles Armstrong treasurer and A E Wheway secretary. Executive committee includes Robert F. Leckie Clifford B. Wilson W. T. Hincks Sam Driver and A. Smith. Monthly meetings set for the first Thursday.

T. Buckingham Bridgeport Swimming Association Hell Irving Elson Charles Armstrong A. E. Wheway Robert F. Leckie Clifford B. Wilson W. T. Hincks Sam Driver A. Smith

Greenfield Holds Giants to Four Hits in 2 1 Final Loss

Chicago edges New York 2 to 1 to clinch two of three in the series. Kent Greenfield limited the Giants to four hits, with Grimm and Freigau delivering two doubles. Giants rally in the eighth but fall short as Terry scores on Frisch and Tyson singles.

Chicago New York Kent Greenfield Grimm Freigau Wilson Giants Terry Frisch Tyson Grumm Grum Blake Adams Jackson Kelly Cooney Greenfield Greenfield Ain Scott Pussen Bansnyder

Woodman Blank Grays 3 0 In Providence Series First Game

New Haven pitcher Woodman blanked the Grays 3 to 0 to take the opening game of the Providence series. He allowed only four hits as Providence struggled. Milly was hit hard by the Prefs.

Woodman Blanks GRAYS NEW Haven Providence Woodman Milly Thomas Rodriguez Kibbie Bayrs Wight Harris If Morrison Smith Po Martin Gleason Griffin Bowman It McGowan Cf Capes Sa Lerlan Kuhn and Glass Jana

Dave Bancroft Saves Kelly in City Court

In Cincinnati today Municipal Judge William D. Alexander invited Dave Bancroft of the Boston Braves to act as associate judge in the case of Harry Kelly charged with drunkenness. Bancroft, guest of prosecutor Harry J. Wernke, quipped about Kellys from baseball history before the case was dismissed.

Cincinnati William D. Alexander Mann Dave Bancroft Bown Braves Harry Kelly Bancroft Harry J. Wernke Ethets King Kelly Joe Kelly George Kelly Giants

Pittsburgh and Phillies Split Doubleheader

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia split a doubleheader with the Phillies winning 8 to 1 in the first game and Pittsburgh taking the nightcap 6 to 4. Al Nixon hit a decisive homer in the tenth of the opener while Emil de la Rosa held the visitors to four runs in the second. Aldridge, Cuyler, Waner accounted for three Philadelphia base hits, and Nixon, Bato, Traynor highlighted Pittsburgh offense.

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Sherdel Leads Cardinals Past Dodgers 6 2 for Sixth Win

St Louis August 19. Bill Sherdel bounced back from a tough start yesterday to pin down a 6 to 2 win for the Cardinals over the Dodgers. Sherdel improved to six victories against Brooklyn in seven starts as the Cardinals closed the gap to four games behind the league leading Pirates.

ST. Louis Bill Sherdel Brooklyn Cardinals Dodgers Pittsburgh Furatea

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