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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1927

Page

16

Bears Lose Sixth Straight as Profs sweep twin bill

New Haven Profs shut out the Bears 3 0 in game one and 6 2 in game two as Lou North limited Bears to two hits in the opener. Bears slumped to 0 for 27 with 3 hits in 16 innings, committing five errors in support of starter Rush. Jerry Kahn replaced Courtney in game two, allowing four hits and a homer to Hassan Hyman, while Dick Bartell and Jiggs Donahue sparked Bears' late offense but still fell short.

Joe Bears Newheld Park Profs Bears Lou North Ed Taber North Frankie Fuller Feld Dick Bartel Rush Andy Lacey Shorty Zong Milian Springfeld Harry Courtney Jerry Kahn Kahn Jerry Hassan Hyman Dick Partell Jiggs Donshue Jiggs Positon Hyman Besta Roger Milan Macklin Firal Guy Benshue Martin Moore Jones Montague Danning Courtney Stapleton Bridgeport Harry Hillis Bowman Griffin Leman Roser Donahue Bartell Hobby Emmerich Bartel

Still on Skids Home Run Hero and Errors Shine

Final line shows New Haven trailing Bridgeport 8 to 1 with Bridgeport piling up hits off Courtney and Hyman. Hyman walks and Kahn fans, while Bartell and Donahue drive in runs as New Haven leaves eight men on base. Umps Moran Rorty White. Time 1:37.

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Hafley homer lifts Cardinals past Phillies 1 0

Philadelphia match report notes Chick Hafey hit a towering homer into the bleachers to back pitcher Jess Haines in a 1 0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Ulrich limited the Cards to four hits as Hafey was the lone Cardinal to reach second base. It was Haines's 20th win of the season.

Hafly Homer Phillies Haines Dutch Ulrich Philadelphia Associated Press Chick Hafey Jess Haines Frank Ulrich St. Louis Cardinals Ulrich Hafey

Albany Forfeits Waterbury in Eastern League clash

Albany wins a forfeit game 1 to 0 after Waterbury players argued with umpires. The score was tied 2 to 2 in the seventh inning with two Albany men on base and one out when Umpire Kuhn awarded the game.

Albane, N Associated Press Albany Waterbury Menacer Gill Kuhn

Plan to Form Touch Rugby in CTy This Fall

Recreation officials plan a fall touch rugby league in Connecticut across five city districts including West, South, East, North and Central. The 11 a side teams will play football style in regular order with no tackling. Backfield and end players may kick or pass the ball. a ball carrier is dead when touched by opponents. Last year the West End district trial was popular. Soccer leagues will also run in all districts.

Connecticut Willineup Theo West End

Champions to Be Feted by League Twilight Winners Banquet

The Methodist church ball team, Twilight League champions of Stratford, will be honored with a banquet on September 15. Officers and league teams attend. George A. Fairchild as toastmaster, with speakers including Senator Wheeler and Rev. Cyrus Severance. Entertainment by John Graham and the muse. decorations by a planning committee.

Methodist Church Stratford George A. Fairchild Charles E . Wheeler Than & Morchoune Cyrus Severance John Graham Harry Brown Oscar Peterson Leroy Biss Louis E. Peck C Prpkins Howard Lacy William Davis Lloyd Drymen William Wetan Pred Knoblor Nils Anderson Contalo Ralph Kreelins Andrey Stoct Hmaker Herold Fioner Arthur Ball Gerry Borwell Oliver Rusci Henjemin Ryie Unerics Tonelousy Robert J Deck Ties Perk Ildeas le

Braves Beat Cubs to Trim Gap in NL Standings

Boston earns a 5 to 3 victory over Chicago, cutting the lead to two games as unearned runs in the eighth help seal the win. Ed Brown extends his National League record by playing in his 634th consecutive game.

Boston Braves CUBS Brown Boston Associated Press Chicago Pittsburgh Braves Beck English Webb Farrell Clark Roberton Ed Brown Fred Luderus Philadelphia

Hartford Beats Providence in Ten Innings 4 3

Hartford wins 4 to 3 over Providence in ten innings as Butler error on Deal’s roller allows the decisive run. Smith holds, Keesey and Schinkel triple in ninth, MacPhee double and Mangum sacrifice set up the winner. Beall gains win, Beall 1-3, final: time 2 1 2.

Hartford Providence Butler Beall Roller Senators Associated Press Deal Smith Keesey Schinkel MacPhee Mangum Butter

Long and Courtney Released by Bears

Long and Courtney were released by the Bears after additions to the team. Shorty Long and Harry Courtney received their releases from Manager Frank Stapleton last night. Courtney made his first pitching appearance yesterday but showed little, while Guy Lacey was purchased from the Newark International. Long will be stationed permanently at third base per yesterday morning’s agreement with Stapleton.

Shorty Long Harry Courtney Hears Frank Stapleton Courtney Guy Lacey Newark International Long Stapleton

Baseball box score note with Robertson win

Summary of a baseball game with Gautreau Welsh and Farrell each two base hits Webb the three base hits Adams stole bases Wilson Beck Carlson Clark and Gautreau made sacrifices double play Farrell to Gautreau to Four Inter Set. Chicago 6 Boston 8. Wertz on base, Robertson striking out, 1. Hits off Wertz 7 in 7 Robertson 0 in 2. Winning pitcher Robertson. Umpires McCar lanick Kiem and McLaughlin. Time of game 1 18.

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New Haven Country Club to Hold Three Day Invitational

The New Haven Country Club Whitneyville will host a three day golf tournament starting Thursday and ending Saturday with 340 entrants from Connecticut New York and New Jersey. FP Engih of Waterbury, current state champion, is expected to defend. Sixteen players advance to match play from the 18 hole qualifying round over par 71 course. The medalist earns a gold medal.

New Haven Country Club Whitneyville Connecticut New York New Jersey FP. K. Engih Waterbury Lashmunds

Milford Firemen Defeat Allington In Tight Contention

Milford's team defeated Allington Fire department in a decisive afternoon game, stretching the standings lead as Hamden Fire Department also presses for the pennant. If Hamden falters in upcoming games, Milford could clinch the title.

Milford Allingtown Fire Department Clewmplomaty

Doyle's Defeat Lone Upset at Mill River

The second round in the club championship at Mill River Country Club saw Charley Johnson defeat Larry Doyle J up on the home green. Dr J A MacLennan upset P J Coughlin four up with two to go, Coughlin having just won Milford school cup. Montgomery easily beat Ben Lee Po up and six to go, while Bid Mott still waits for his second round versus H L Rowland.

Larry Doyle Charley Johnson MI River Country Club Johnson Doyle J. A. MacLennan P. J. Coughlin Coughlin J. Montgomery Ben Lee Po Bid Mott H L. Rowland

Jimmy Lesko Wins Batting Honors In Holy Name League

Jimmy Lesko earns batting honors in the Holy Name League as St Augustine’s tops the circuit. Eastern League results include New Haven 3 Bridgeport 5, Albany 9 Waterbury 0, Forrest Hartford 4 Providence 2. Schedule shows Bridgeport at New Haven and other matchups in the region.

Jimmy Lesko ST. Augustines New Haven Bridgeport Albany Waterbury Forrest Hartford Providence Pittsfield Springfield Albany Perea PB. Tetherdau Lide Providence A Averacer B. R. AH J. Breen C.ee Pastor Lesko O'Neil B. H. MecCarten Meade Pond Shackett S. M. Bene Fee Walters Banville Wriscoll Burke Mullins B.A. Wargo J. Liptak Aushmorr's Rs Targon P. Wee LE Rummage Bude As J. Cassidy R. Senoranor SS. M Norton T. Guerin S. M McCann S.C. Case Flanagan Clark Kish Leonard I Cullen S. c Keeley Burnett Erdos

National League Scores and Upcoming Games Report

National League results show Boston 8 Chicago 2 and St Louis 1 Philadelphia 6 in two listed games. Notes reference players Lovely, Btadshaw, Follinger, Tennett, Lucker, and Nesbua Curminings. Umpire Whaley Scorer Royston and details mention Lewiston and upcoming Thursday night games St Augustines vs Sacred Hearts Diamond No 6.

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Candy Queen wins Prudery purse at Saratoga

New York August 22 H T Archibalds Candy Queen grey daughter of Stefan The Great won the Prudery purse feature of a seven race program at Saratoga edging Patrness by a head Curelet third a half length back Edisto won the Lord Shaughnessy cup at Dorval Donetta second Ender third General Grant led Hawthorne six furlongs Black Beetle placed over Dixie Prince Fallen Leaf won Beulah Park fourth with Little Papoose second Davenport won at Corral Bor second Worthman third.

New York Associated Press H. T. Archibald Candy Queen Stefan the Great Saratoga Genely Patrness Curelet Edisto Dorval Black Beetle Dixie Prince Beulah Park Fallen Leaf Little Papoose Davenport Corral

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