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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1927

Page

6

Bears Drop Double-Header to Hillies in Weekday Series

Ed Taber dominates two games for the Hillies, winning both with near no hitters and driving Pittsfield to third place while the Bears slip to fourth. Bartell salvages a lone hit in game two as Taber allows few baserunners and teammates feast on Bears miscues.

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Lawmakers Hit Timely 10 Beat Waterbury 9 to 2

Albany defeated Waterbury 9 to 2 as Bradley and Wilson delivered timely hits. Burkett and McCarthy contributed at the plate and Helgeth provided solid defense in the field.

Waterbury Bradley Wilson Albany iBy Assocated Burkett McCarthy Helgeth

Senators Beat Providence in Doubleheader

Hartford United States Associated Press game two wins saw Walter Beall pitch a 2 0 victory in the opener and Tomo? (Thomas) handle the second as the Senators took 6 2. Scoring lines mention Beall, solomon, Farrell, McCarthy, Bradley, Purkett, Johnson, and Helgeth with multiple base hits and fielding plays.

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Babe Ruth Disappoints Crowd In Cleveland

Babe Ruth, tied for the 1927 home run lead with Lou Gehrig, hit his 39th homer yesterday in Cleveland but limped off after a strained ligament during a rundown. Doctors found no severe injury and he planned to play tomorrow. Durst was sent to run for Ruth’s syndicate.

Babe Ruth Cleveland Associated Press Tou Gehup Durst

Major League Records for the Week from New York

The week's major league records list games won and lost, runs, hits, errors, opponents, and home runs, including results from Saturday. The compilation covers team totals and notable statistics across leagues.

New York Rams

White Eagles Win Opening Game of Junior Series 6-3

The White Eagles defeated the Bears 6 to 3 to take the lead in the Junior City League championship series. Johnny Michaels allowed seven hits with six strikeouts and added three singles. The Bears, with Andy Ruth and Harry Courtney earning the hits, will next face New Haven in a doubleheader rescheduled due to rain.

White Eagles Bears New Haven Andy Ruth Harry Courtney Johnny Michaels Powerner Geydos Dizenzo Plate L. Dizenzo Paroh Carletti Filakowaky Marino Nelson WYHTE Eagle JR H Walsh Po EchrelBer Koslowski Morris Michaels Bunyak Masi Duda Davis Plaza Dienzo Carlettt Gaydos Clovers White Eagle Jrs Scinto Whaley Sterback

Mallory Wins Eastern Women’s Championship Title

Mrs Molla Mallory defeated Mrs A H Chapin of Springfield Massachusetts to claim the Eastern Women’s championship in Rye New York. Scores were 2-0 4-2 7-6 as Mallory overcame a slow start and seized control with bold driving and decisive net play to win the final set 7-6.

Rye N.Y Molla Biurstedt Mallory Mra A. KH. Chapin Springfield Mass Mallory Wesan Mais Chapin

Providence Open Season With Exhibition Win At New Bedford

Providence opened its season with a exhibition win at New Bedford in a game featuring several new players in the lineup and a strong early showing from the squad. The result set a positive tone for the team as it begins the campaign under the new lineup.

Providence RT. Au Associated Press New Bedford

British Army Team Beats Point Judith in Exhibition Match

The British Army four easily outplayed Point Judith Meadow Brook in an exhibition at Point Judith Polo Club. Army players dominated from all angles while Point Judith remained scoreless from early in the first period, continuing through much of the seventh chukker.

Narragansett Fier Point Judith Meadowbrook Point Judith Army

Tigers' Rush 10 Second Plage Feature Returns To Form

New York reports show Cleveland Braves and Detroit Tigers leading weekly baseball with strong hitting and defense. Tigers won all six games, scoring 62 runs and 68 hits, while the Braves piled up 77 hits and 37 runs in seven days. Cubs stumble as Boston Braves shine late season.

Pittsburgh St. Loui New York Boston Cincinati Chicago Cleveland Washington Chicago Cubs Joe McCarthy Boston Braves Bruins Braves Pirates Cardinals Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Yankees St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Senators

Horsburghard Card Sets Friday Bout Night at Walnut Beach

Scotty Horsburgh and Quinn Lee are paired for a six round match at Walnut Beach next Friday, headlined by Ruby Bradley versus Pinky Silverberg. Silverberg has shown improvement and a knockout punch, while Dark Cloud fights in a semi final against Steve Culver in his second comeback. The undercard features Tommy Jarrett versus Johnny O Keefe and Johnny Scalzi against Jimmy Jackson.

Scotty Horsburgh Quinn Lee Walnut Beach Ruby Dark Cloud

St Cyril's Awarded Junior H N Title In Protest

St Cyrus' wins the Holy Name junior league title after a protest revealed St Charles played two ineligible older players, with supervisor F. Cor Bally ruling the match invalid and awarding the championship to St Cyril's.

ST. Cyril’s H. N St Cyrus F. 4. Corbally St Charles

Cleveland Captures Second Straight From Yankees 7 4

Cleveland wins a second straight over New York by 7 to 4 as Buckeye departs in the fourth inning. Hudlin steadies the team with bases loaded and three runs allowed after the fourth, holding the Yankees to two hits post inning. Babe Ruth exits with a strained side after a first inning baserunning mishap.

Cleveland Yankees Babe Ruth Associated Press New York Yanekees Buckeye Hudlin Hudiin Pipgras Ab Jamieson Fonseca Burns J. Sewell L. Sewell Elchrodt Cf Lutzke U i Eichrodt Summa Progras Dineen Rethaus Naldy

Senators Fall Before Tigers for 11th Win

Detroit extended its winning streak to eleven with a 12 to 4 victory over Washington in the third game of the series. The Tigers erupted for five runs in the fifth inning aided by a walk and two errors, boosting their hold on second place.

Bears Suns Tabber Jimmy Bishop Taber Harry Courtney J Une Bishop Jimmy Baldwin Nickipson Hillies Bishop Johnny Kirdie Sien Bates Aiderin Tabergm Berte Bisop Emmerich Bald-win Soth Fullers Detroit Associated Press Washington Tigers Syracuse Baltimore Buffela Jersey City Buffalo Toronto Newark Newark c Rochester Reading Rice Rt Harrie American Association Stewart Speaker Louieville Goslin Milwaukee Meteely Ruele Bluege Reeves Columbus Minneapolis Lisenbee Tate Johnnenn Solumbus Burke Lixenbees Foledo Wwofax Harris St. Paul Warner Toledo Gehringer Paul Ae O Hellmann Manush Fothersil T McManus Shee Lissenhee Burker Lisenbea Geisel Filder Brand McGowan

Driver Patterson Complete Training

Sam Driver and Walter Patterson of Bridgeport completed a week of intensive training by two long distance swims in preparation for the Toronto event. Driver covered nine miles from Charles Island to Pleasure Beach in 4 hours 15 minutes, Patterson five hours 40 minutes from Midg Ground Heights to Pleasure Beach, both enduring adverse conditions. They depart for Toronto next Sunday night to compete in the Canadian Golden Jubilee celebration, swimming under the Pleasure Beach Swimming Association colors.

Sam Driver Walter Patterson Bridgeport Toronto Driver Charles Island Pleasure Beach Patterson

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