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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1927

Page

7

Haviland Aims To Qualify In National Amateur Championship

Bridgeport’s Paul Haviland tees off in the thirty first U S amateur championship at Minikahda Minneapolis aiming to be among 22 qualifiers from a field of 170. Bobby Jones and George von Elm figure prominently as top contenders in the weeklong event.

Paul Haviland Bridgeport United States Minikanada Country Club Minneapolis Haviland Baltusrol William Reekle Associated Preas Minikahda Club Canada Minikahda Stanard John Redick Omaha Raymond J. Daly Chicago George von Elm Bobby Jones Los Angeles

Springfield and New Haven Split in Double Header

Springfield and New Haven divided a doubleheader here as New Haven won 2-0 in the opener and Springfield took the second 3-0. Brown beat Hopkins in the first game as New Haven built a late lead. Moore hit the longest home run at Weiss Park in the second game. Both games featured errorless defense and strong pitching.

New Haven Associated Press Springfeld Sterling Fielding J Brown Hopkins Alow Prosa Martin Hillis Moore Weiss Park

Giants Rally for Two Wins Over Reds in Opening Series

New York defeated Cincinnati 9 to 5 and 6 to 1 before about 46,000 fans. Leslie Mann delivered a bases loaded pinch double in the ninth to decisive game one, while Cruz and Hornsby homered in the early attack. Roush, Critz, Sukeforth and Dressen also connected, with Jackson driving in runs for the Giants. The doubleheader featured sharp pitching, late rally, and homers fueling the opening series conclusion.

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Catholic Sokols Close Three Day Meet at Seaside Park

The three day athletic meet tied to the 16th triennial Catholic Sokols convention ended at Seaside Park with a mass and a mass drill before distinguished guests. Athletes from East and Midwest paraded through Bridgeport with 800 participants in a showcase of boys, girls, and men divisions. John Hudak of Bethel Neck earned all round honors in track and field while Cleveland, Ohio captured the team prize.

Ripley/SLAVAK Order of Catholic Schole Seaside Park East Midwest Church of Sta Gaspar Panik Church Stree’ v Hallett Street Stillman Street Pembroke Street Jane Street East Main Street Barnamarett Kossuth Street Stratford Avenue Water Street Broad Street Martin Velky Order Vention Mreucsa Cuvescu F. William Behrens Michael Sincak Sokols J. Kennedy Amateur Athletic Union John J. Bartoe J. RB. Lavucka New York City Joseph Mat% Gsovsky Pittsburgh Annie Oruchko Lansford Mar'y Matasovsky Misat Matasovsky Michael &ii Cak Sincak Jaws Murray Hulburt The Siuka Lavucka Greeno Slovakia Czecho Slavekia Europe Ifact Joseph Matasovsky John Hudak Bethel Neher

Mohican Baseball Treks to Second Place in City League

Mohican team, led by Parker’s strong pitching, defeated the White Eagles 16 to 6 in Senior City League play. Five White Eagles pitchers were used as Mohicans racked up runs while Mohican win secures an undisputed second place. In other games, Sokol Rosebuds beat Berkshires 7 to 2 and American Russian Sokols edged Berkshires 7 to 6 with an eighth inning rally.

Mohican Sterling Parker White Eagles Kelman Lubik Darcan Russell Snoaks Mohicans Sokol Rosebuds Johnny August Berkshires Sokols Wit

Qualifying Round Sets Stage for Match Play Golf Event

Thirty six holes of qualifying team will be played tomorrow and Tuesday with 18 each day. Match play begins Wednesday with two 18 hole matches for the 32 teams with the lowest 38 hole scores. Pi will continue Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 36 holes.

Bobby Marston Cardner von Bim Fowest

Eighty Enter Newport Play Opens Tennis Week at Newport

Eighty players enter the singles draw for the 11th annual Newport invitation tournament at the Newport Casino with more entries in doubles. National champion William T. Tilden II heads nine seeds, joined by Manuel Alonso of Spain and Jean Wescher of Belgium. Others include Francis Hunter, John Hennessy, Arnold Jones, Lewis White, Dr. George King, Crans Holmen, George Lott, and John Doeg. The doubles field features further stars, signaling strong play shaping American Davis Cup prospects.

Newport B. 1 Associated Press Newport Casino Willam T. Tilden II Philadelphia Manuel Alonso Spain Jean Wesher Belgium Francis T. Hunter New Rochelle N. Y John Hennessy Indianapolis Arnold W. Jones Providence Lewis N. White Dallas Texs George King New York Cranston Holmen San Francisco George M. Lott Chicago Seanpright John Doeg Santa Monica Calif

Women to Fight for U S Tennis Title at Forest Hills

Sixty four top players from the United States and Europe begin pursuit of the national championship held by Mrs Molla Mallory. Seeded leader is Miss Helen Wills with Miss Mallory and Wightman cup entrants among likely finalists. Other leading Americans include Miss Helen Jacoba Miss Eleanor Goss Mrs Charlotte H Chapin and Miss Penelope Anderson with international hopefuls such as Miss Kea Bouman of Holland hampered by ill health.

Forest Hills Associated Press United States Europe Molla Mallory Helen Wills Eleanor Goss New York Charlotte H. Chapin Springfield Masa Misa Penelope Anderson Richmond

Pirates Defeat Dodgers 2 1 In Close Battle

Brooklyn game report from August 21 describes Pittsburgh defeating Brooklyn 2 to 1. Pirates split their series with the Dodgers as Grantham homered and Statz doubled to spark the Dodgers rally, while Hendrick stole second and Gooch errant throw led to the tying run.

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Browns Sweep Red Sox to Extend Streak with Two Wins

St. Louis Browns defeated the Boston Red Sox 5 to 0 and 4 to 3, extending their winning streak to six games. Van Gilder limited Boston to six hits in the opener, and George Sisler's seventh inning triple plated two runs in the nightcap, with Todt homering in the ninth for Boston.

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Training Camp Opened for Jack Dempsey in Chicago

At Lincoln Fields in Chicago the training camp for former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey was set to begin light sessions tomorrow. Dempsey appeared publicly today at the police field meet and was introduced by George Getz, the coal magnate promoting the September 22 title bout, at Wrigley Field to a roaring crowd from home plate.

Chicago Associated Press Lincoln Fields Jack Dempsey Jack Police Clef Michael Hughes George Getz Wrigley Field Cubs

Ruth Gehrig home run marathon ends in deadlock

In Cleveland both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig stayed tied on 39 homers as the Ruth Gehrig act failed to materialize. Rogers Herneby closed in on Cy Williams with his 22nd homer, while Williams hold 23. The National League shows Williams 23 homers, with a Reds game noted.

New York Associated Press Cleveland Bave Rogers Herneby Cy Willams Reds

E L Leading Hitters Additional Sports News

The page notes additional sports coverage focusing on leading hitters and nearby items. It outlines recent performances, standings, and upcoming fixtures, inviting readers to continue on page sixteen for full details.

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