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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1926

Page

6

Bears Lose Booster Day Game 5 to 0

Springfield Ponies defeated Bridgeport 5 to 0 at Newfield Park. Gary Fortune limited Bridgeport to two hits while Van Alstyne struggled with control, issuing seven walks as the Ponies built leads from second to seventh innings. Johnny Jacobs was the Bears’ lone bright spot with two hits, but Bridgeport never threatened to score.

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Unkind Gary and Airdale Errors Highlight Springfield Game

Unclear box score fragment shows base hits from Juuerrez and Dowd with Purcell stealing, Sacrifices by Fortune and Purcell, Bedford and Springfield leaving 14 on base against Bridgeport. Fortune allows a run, Van truck and Ingnet Albert hit by pitch, wild pitches by Van Alstyne and Umptres, umpires Stafford and Barnett, total time 2.03.

Juuerrez Dowd Purcell Fortune Bedford Springfield Bridgeport Ingnet Albert van Alstyne Umptres Sstafford Barnett

Bears Meet Grays Today and Drive Toward Lead

The Bears open a key series with Providence Grave at Newfield Park and then face Pittsfield Holes. They sit second and seek two wins to close the gap to first, following a rebound from a recent slump as they aim to beat the Grays.

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Pirates drop to second place after loss to Robins

Pittsburgh slips to second by a small margin after a doubleheader with Brooklyn in which Brooklyn won the first game 7 to 1 and the Pirates lost the second 10 to 2. Max Carey, recently waived from Pittsburgh, appeared for Brooklyn as a substitute.

Pirates Max Carey Brooklyn Pittsburgh Max Care Terfiell Dodgers Rehne Oh & Jacobson Con Herman Felix Barnhart Sea Ste. Ferguson Trantham Rawlings Jana Lake Inineh Ydep Newark Pe Fee Buffalo Rook Vwatkins Wilson Profmitt Ao Oenmogna Brice Stryker Barnes Rhyne Cox Tham Cuyter Sarritires Ralings Rouble Raxlings Granthamne Butler Herman Vie Grantham Bares Bas Yrle Williams Bbrhardt Yde Williames Hita

Pittsfield Beats Hartford 2 0 as Spear Shines

Spear held Hartford to five hits as Pittsfield blanked the Senators 2 to 0 in a Sunday game. Catches by Long, Marshall and Freeman highlighted the defense. The report notes a doubleheader with Reading Syracuse scheduled for Tuesday or Wednesday.

Long Marshall Freeman Hartford Spear Pittsfield Senators Syracuse

Reds Rally to Beat Giants in tenth 7 to 6

Cincinnati staged a brilliant ninth inning rally to tie the score and won in the tenth with none out, marking their ninth straight victory. George Kelly hit a homer in the sixth as Cincinnati defeated New York 7 to 6 in extra innings. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 7 to 1 in the other National League result.

REDS Giants Cincinnati Boston George Kelly

Ballerine to Meet Georgie Day in New Haven Bout

Mike Ballerino, former world junior lightweight champ, will fight Georgie Day of New Haven in the Rim City on August 30. He remains signed for a Philadelphia appearance and has planned a return to New Haven before that engagement. Commissioner Donohue resolved campus issues as promoter Tony Pontilla of Nutmeg A. pressed prior claims.

Mike Ballerino Bia Georgie Day New Haven Rim City Ballerine Pladelphia Philly Om Donohue Gampus Tony Pontilla Nutmeg A Atlanta Memphis

Johnny Mikita Opens Tryout With Yankees

Bridgeport’s Johnny Mikita, a leading semi pro pitcher, will report to New York tomorrow for a tryout with the New York Yankees after being invited by manager Miller Huggins. The young hurler impressed the Yankee skipper during a recent appearance with the Jecat youth squad.

Johnny Mikita Bridgeport New York Yankees Mikita New York Miller Huggins Jecat

Kiddo Davis Out Of Game With Leg Injury This Week

George Kiddo Davis, former NYU star now with the Newark Hears, is sidelined for a week with a leg injury. He was a spectator at the Stapleton pounter day game at Newfield yesterday and expects to return in the latter part of the week.

George Kiddo” Davis New York University Newark Hears Kiddo Newfield

American Association Rally Hits Midwest Cities

The circuit lists Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis St Paul Toledo Milwaukee Columbus and Kansas City as rain delays affect games and schedules across the American Association. Strong weather disruptions impact planned matchups and travel plans for teams.

Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Milwaukee Columbus- Kansas City

Buddy Stapleton Honored With Luncheon Parade by City

Frank Buddy Stapleton youthful manager of the Bridgeport Bears was lauded at a testimonial dinner and two thousand cheered him at Newfield park. Mayor Behrens presented a sport roadster as tributes poured in from officials, chamber leaders, and league figures. A parade to Newfield followed with both Bridgeport and Springfield clubs partaking in postgame events.

Frank Buddy" Stapleton Bridgeport Bears Newfield Park Springfield Bridgeport F. William Behrens Stapleton Bears Buddy Stapleton Willam Shaughnessey Dennis J. Hayton Buddy F. William Behrem George FE. Crawford Chamber of Commerce Edward Kelly John 4. Trumbull Michael J. Healy Ball Club Eugene Mclann Art Shean Dennis Haylon Frank P. Stapleton Healy Mayer Behrens

Wilson to Meet Mame Rosenbloom in title bout

Johnny Wilson former world middleweight champion returns to the ring Friday night at Coney Island Stadium to fight Maxie Rosenbloom in the semi final of the Ace Hudkins Phil McGraw card. The Boston bout with Lou Bogash was scrapped after Wilson declined the promoter’s offer.

Johnny Wilson Maxie Rosenbloom Phil McGraw Coney Island Stadium Wilson Lou Boegash Boston Wlsen

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