Sam Post to Manage Bridgeport on Road Trip
Bridgeport ships out for Albany with Sam Post stepping in as acting manager as regular skipper Fred Fisher serves a suspension for his role in an August 19 umpire incident. Littrell and Gillespie are out injured leaving a crippled pitching staff as Honig leads hitters with a .367 average while Simpson belts a record 40th home run.
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Jack Kearney
Prexy O'Neill
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Standings and Results From Yesterday and Today
Recap of yesterday and today’s games across multiple leagues with scores for teams including New Haven Hartford Waterbury Springfield Bridgeport Albany Pittsfield Worcester Chicago Boston Detroit Washington Philadelphia St. Louis New York Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louis St. Louis Philadelphia and matchups listed for today. No further details provided.
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Tecarr Conquers Old Teammates as Brascos Score
Waterbury game details Tecarr, former Springfield pitcher, held the Ponies to four scattered hits through eight innings before his former mates broke through late. The Tirasscas won 11 to 1, scoring in the ninth and giving Tecarr four hits and one run. Waterbury batted around for twenty hits against Loftus and Mew Williams.
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Wagner Beats Dundee in Eight Round Featherweight Clash
In Philadelphia Aug 27 Ed die Wuener decisively outpointed Johnny Dundee in eight rounds to retain the featherweight crown. Dundee pressed with left hooks but mostly missed as Wagner used jumping tactics to stay clear. Five rounds awarded to Wagner, two draws, and one for Dundee. Other results include Kid Brown beating Carey and Ryder beating Macle despite heat affecting the card.
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Philadelphia
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Hers Toneshi
Dundee
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Kwane
Motor
Harry “Kid' Brown
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American Association schedule chaos hits three games
The American Association shows Columbus at Kansas City and Indianapolis at St. Paul with Toledo at St. Paul postponed. Only three games on the slate as a portion of the doubleheader program is delayed.
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Giants Increase Lead in 38 4 Win Over Cubs
New York fans saw the Giants extend their advantage to four games by crushing Chicago 38 to 4 in Aug 27 action at York National. Cincinnati rallied to tie with Boston as the inning unfolded while Giants scored seven runs on five hits and four walks. Manager Kiro was ejected by the umpire for disputing a call at home plate.
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Benny Leonard to Fight White at Polo Grounds Sept 25
New York boxing plans edge toward a September 25 lightweight title bout as Benny Leonard eyes Charlie White at the Polo Grounds. Tex Rickard and Kilby Gibson push the promotion while Leonard departs training to attend a Garden conference and resolve contract details for the outdoor show.
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Yard
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Lew Teneler
Profs and Hartford Fight For Pennant In Even Battle
With 27 games left in the Eastern League, Hartford and New Haven vie for the pennant as Pittsfield visits for the season’s end. The Hartford Courant notes Senators’ strength, O Connor’s coaching, and key players like Gehrig and Belanger as both teams push toward a dramatic finale on September 23.
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Davenport
Sam Slyman
Tionovan
Conk Nery Thard
Springfield
Worcester
Jess Burkett
Burkett
Bag
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Bemmerich
Fishermen's Race Postponed for Gloucester Anniversary
Gloucester August 27 Thick fog blanketed the coast forcing the postponement of the open fishermen's race for the Linton and Prentiss cups. The event, a feature of Gloucester's 300th anniversary program, is moved to Thursday as thousands of spectators along the shore and on boats waited hours for the fog to lift.
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Hauser's Homers Give Athletics Win Over Browns
Hauser hit two home runs and Philadelphia beat St. Louis 4 to 1. BlankenShip threw three singles to Boston as White Sox beat them 2 to 0 in four innings.
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Ten Playground Relay Teams Entered in Legion Meet
Ten playground relay teams will compete in the American Legion track meet at Seaside Park next Monday. Entries include crews from Mall West End Lafayette Yellow Mill Reeswood and others with girls events led by Florence Merrill Bristol. individual entries in handicap events to be announced soon.
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Croved Staiveed Vo Yate at Yale Sprint Event
A garbled OCR entry notes a figure once connected to the Western ministry and now linked with the International Olympiad Committee. The readable fragment references a sprinter at Yale and hints at athletic competition or selection activities.
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Minier Te Aswestne
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O'ynpie Conmitter
Yale
Bridgeport Boxing Plot Hinges On Percentage Deal
Bridgeport promoters Musante and Marlow chase a Delaney bout with Bogash, plotting to back a Smith agreement on a percentage gamble to box Bogash. Smith’s $3,500 guarantee is central, with Delaney and Bogash preparing for prior bouts as talks threaten a September 23 arena sellout.
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Jack Delaney
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Readville Harness Meet Opens with Peter Manning Clash
Readville Mass August 27 harness horses prepare for a four day circuit meeting opening tomorrow on the Readville track. The highlight features the champion trotter Peter Manning 1:56 3-4 racing to beat the track record of 59 1-4 set last year. The purse is 3100 with Favenan and Taurida among the strong contenders.
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Yankees Take Final Game in Cleveland 10-3
New York defeated Cleveland 10 to 8 to close the series, giving the Yankees six wins to Cleveland's five in games played in Cleveland this year. The result keeps the Yankees ahead in the series.
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Firpo's Workout Shows Punching For New Jersey Clash
Angel Firpo, challenger for heavyweight title, trains in Los Angeles with a focus on power punching and defense. Trainers note improved strength, but his chin is tested by a stubborn defense as sparring partners and music-like rhythm accompany the routine.
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Associated Press
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Jef Carke
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Lavery Pans 42 as Halls Defeat Fairfield Legion
Fairfield Aug 27 The Hal Community nine won a playoff game over the George A Smith Post of the American Legion by 42 to 2. Paddy Lavery hurled for Halls while Moran allowed 9 strikeouts for Fairfield’s Legion. Watson homered in the third inning and the Hall players piled up runs as fourteen Hall players were used. Next Sunday’s game is expected to draw large attendance as the All Stars of Fairfield and the Legion meet again.
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