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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1923

Page

7

Fisher Drops to Second in Eastern League Batting Honors

Fisher falls to second in Eastern League batting as Eddie Bayes takes top honors. Yesterday’s results include Kusfield at Albany and Tittsfiald 1, Albany 4, and Bridgeport 1 Worcester 0. Waterboys brat oy Wirtrebbey at Bridgeport. Pittsfield at Waterbury and Springfield 2, 1 Fred Fish Firidgonert dropped to second in the league batting records as AyTS gains. Bailey and Mullen spark records. O’Neil circuit players noted. Wir ta Wins in 16 starts. Waterbury and Springfield pace pitching efforts through July 4.

Fisher Eddie Bayes Kusfield Albany & Tittsfiald Albany Tartine Waterboys Brat Oy Wirtrebbey Bridgepors Worcester Bevester Bridgeport Sew Kpeletlena Sow Springfield Fred Fish Firidgonert Steohd Ayts Rips Pill Pablit Mullen O'Neil Lotfus Mneho Vireult Wily Bop Bridseport Battie Waterbury Speinay Schinkte Waterboo Hastine Javier Roniztiel Hyman Haven Howe Watercury Hartford Harries Clary Bridgeport Lindstra Fortan Ringfield Aan Anderson Weerties Gillespie Dasport Juavenport New Haven Aba Mattes Asbury Ute Murray van Alstris Pittefie Pringfield Cher Woree Pictsfield

Barfoot Shuts Out Brooklyn in First Start

July 3 report from St Louis notes Barfoot pitched a strong debut blanking Brooklyn 4 to 0. He limited batters, allowed few hits, and supported by Carver’s two hits and another RBI helped secure the win as Dodgers fell short.

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Yankees Defeat Browns 6 to 4 in Slump Free Game

New York defeated Cleveland 6 to 4 as Ruth went hitless in four at bats and the Yankees rallied with strong pitching. Tush started for the Browns and was removed in the third after a rough inning. Bayne and Mont followed in the lineup with supportive hits, while Busan relieved later, finishing out the game.

Yankees Browns Ruth Busan Weilkene Ware Dunes Willard Strugsting Floyd Johnson Tessar Kiepo McAuliffe Thac Willard Asin Kirpo

Siki Kayoes Marcel Nilles in Second Round

Senegalese fighter Siki KO'd Marcel Nilles in the second round of a planned fifteen round bout. Robertson defeated Johnson in a separate duel as suspensions and controversy surrounded the card.

Siki Kayoes Marcel Nilles Robertson Johnson

Benny Leonard Meets Alex Hart Tonight

Local boxing note announces Benny Leonard versus Alex Hart in a scheduled bout tonight. The fragmentary text references weights and preparations, indicating a sharp, live fight-card tone typical of the era.

Benny Leonard Alex Hart

Athletics Rally in Ninth to Beat Tigers

Philadelphia wins after Detroit miscues as three runs cross in the ninth with two outs. Hanford pitching. Harriott leads offense with early homer and multiple hits for the Athletics while Detroit’s Haney and Haney struggle on the mound.

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First Dempsey Fight Pictures At Polis Theatre

A garbled account describes the first Dempsey fight pictures shown at Polis Theatre on a Saturday afternoon. The report mentions Worven Lo and Unxtons 7 tie event, a world audience, and Pathe news footage delivered to manager James McCaray by airplane for airing at Polis.

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Willard Firpo Show Sparks Primordial Boxing Clash

Grantland Rice weighs the upcoming Willard vs Firpo bout, noting Firpo missing weeks in Cuba and Willard's mental lethargy. He argues the Argentine must seize openings early while Willard seeks rhythm, predicting a heavy slugfest with steel in both fists and a potential upset amid a charged, primal appeal.

Tirpo Jimmy Elorrest Gut Firpo Cuba Mexico Willird

Homers by Reds Defeat Giants Cavene y Stars

Reds take second game of the day from the Giants as Caveney and Burns homer to seize the lead. Lumum and the Giants countered with strong hits, but Cincinnati held on for a 4 to 1 victory.

Chicago Cuarjey Robertson Gleason Walter Johnson Washington Johnson Son Robertson Harror REDS Giants Caveney Homie Secord New York Yn Lumum Dan Star Burns Cincinnati Caveney Starred Both At 1 and In the Field. the Scor Gantsatenigsh Bob Raw Mwef Jounean Fam Luque Audison Cheolih nTethy Gimangef Reis Junnard Vineo Ogg Kelly Neusel Dautbrek Saes—Greh Daubert Luuble Krisch Jackson Scott Luque Steuck Jonnard Ryan Bunne Bowie Motormick U'lay

Hartford Beats Brasscos Twice in Afternoon Games

Hartford defeated Waterbury 5 to 1 in the first game and 5 to 2 in the second, as Swasey’s strong pitching powered Hartford to two victories with timely hitting and solid defense. Waterbury offered brief resistance in the opener before Hartford pulled away.

Waterbury Hartford Hutling Swasey

Cranes Lead Dusty League in Busy Saturday Card

The American arte nine maintained its league lead despite idle status as key results roll in. Crane teams posted notable wins with players Kuba Bakos O’Connell Unbik Guerin and Parkins among contributors while Mihal and Vorgon delivered solid performances for the Cranes.

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American Champ Shoots 71 in Practice on Eve of Title Play

Inwood New York July 8 Associated Press reports the National Open golf championship begins tomorrow with Gene Sarazen firing 71 or one under par in practice. Jock Hutchison 73 Jose Sweetser 74 and Emmet French struggled at times. John Black wowed the crowd with a 74 on the 18th called Lauder, Leo Diegel shot 63 with a remarkable squirrel shot, Francis Ouimet 76, Bobby Jones 77, Walter Hagen day’s note. The field includes Sarazen Hutchison Diegel Evans MacDonald Espinosa Creavy Burke Goss Loeffler Tippert and others.

Inwood Associated Press Gene Strazes Jock Hutchison Jose Sweetser Emmet French Youngstown Ohio Sarary Zen Hutchison Sweetier Wyksest Black Lander John Black Mississippi Sarazen Skokieast Ue “Lauder Harry Bleck Leo Diege Washington Diegel Francis Ouimet Diesel Bobby Jones Walter Hagen East Taatches Stors

Profs Celebrate Joyce Day With Double Victory

New Haven swept a doubleheader from Springfield 15 to 3 and 4 to 0 as Dowd hit a late homer in the second game, driving in two runs. A Stamford delegation presented a retirement gift and money to home pitcher Joyce Day.

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Coaches Disagree On Hussey's Speed In New York

A lively debate divides leading track coaches over Hussey of Stuyvesant High School. Some say he could run a 9.85 second 100 meters, while others doubt that peak, citing limited evidence. Johnny Mackenach of Yale weighs in that Hussey appears promising but likely not a 9.5 second sprinter.

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Pirates in Exhibition at Clifton on July 5

Pittsburgh National League team played an exhibition game at Clifton on July 5 against Silk Sox. Steineder and Mauok joined Snysth in the lineup as the Pirates faced the visitors in a preparatory contest.

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