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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1927

Page

20

Paulino Deendun Knocks Out Harry Wills in Fourth Round

Brooklyn July 13 Associated Press Paulino Deendun Spanish heavyweight stopped veteran Harry Wills in the fourth round of a scheduled 15 round bout. Wills faded after three rounds of close fighting as Paulino pressed with powerful rights. Crowd of about 20 000 watched the decisive finish as Wills failed to rise after a final right hand.

Esbets Brooklyn Associated Press Pauling Deendun Harry Wills Paulino Wills Sam Lansford Jack Sharkey Sharkey Jack Dempsey Paulina Riant Negro Mankins al Braun Carlos Camerone Felix Sporteloio Walter Hogan Ossining Nyc Sportelia Hogen

Cubs Split With Braves and Hold First Position

Chicago held first in the National League pennant race by splitting a doubleheader with the Braves. The Braves won the opener 3 to 1, while Chicago edged ahead in the finale 4 to 3 behind pitcher Root who earned his first win of the season as Pittsburgh lost to Brooklyn in an 11 inning game, giving the Cubs a 12 point cushion.

Boston Associated Chicago Braves Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cubs Root

Lawmakers and Brasscos Split Doubleheader Waterbury

Albany and Waterbury split two close games under sun. In 12 innings the Brasscos won on Burkett’s wild throw allowing Comiskey to score. Albany won 2 1 in a pitching duel between Brad ley and Johnson. Waterbury threatened in ninth but Helgeth’s stop preserved Albany’s win.

Waterbury Associated Press Albany Brasscos Burkett Bass Barron Comiskey Herb Bradley Red Sox Earl Johnson Yank Yordy Red Farrell I Jack Hapaz Elmer Ambrose Torphy Smith Helgeth Prate

Youngster Wallace Faces Big Three Without Fear

Jimmy Wallace of William and Mary defies the big three as a rookie pitcher. He battled Harvard Princeton Yale Syracuse Holy Cross and Richmond to boost his season won his own games with sharp control and a whip like a pro. He sends in darting slants from the mound and works the corners to back his outfielders.

Williamsburg Associated Press Jimmy Wallace Norfolk College of William and Mary Wallace Harvard Princeton Yule Syracuse Holy Cross University of Richmond Jimmy

Auburns Practice Tonight and Home Game Schedule

The Auburn baseball team holds a 6 30 p m practice at Beechwood Park tonight and pledges all players to report. They schedule a Sunday game against Holy Rosary at Diamond No 6 Seaside Park at 1 30 p m. Northenders practice Saturday at Diamond No 9 1 30 p m. A Friday July 15 club meeting is urged for all members.

Auburn Beechwood Park Auburns Holy Rosary Seaside Park North Enders

Waterbury Lands Giant Rookie Hurler Zip Long

Waterbury announces acquisition of Pitcher Zip Long from the New York Giants, a former University of Pennsylvania hurler. He will report tomorrow as Buck Lynch is sent back to Hartford. Beechwood girls beat Old Mill, 19 to 7, with Margaret Mulligan and Ide Slavin homering.

Waterbury Associated Press Waterbury Baseball Club Zip Long University of Pennsylvania Yonk Giants Buck Lynch Hartford Club Beechwood Playsiound Girls Old Mill Margaret Mulligan Idé Slavin Beechwood

Sharkey's Rise From Rags to Riches Tale of a Champion

Herbert Corly outlines Jack Sharkey’s clash with media glare and romance as the heavyweight contender prepares for a headline fight. Sharkey dodges press heat, protects his wife, and juggles training with domestic life amid hotel life drama and a waiting fan base.

Tigers Take Doubleheader From Senators in Detroit

Detroit and Washington split a doubleheader with scores of 7 to 3 and 13 to 8. Gibson earned the first win despite 12 walks and a ninth inning exit, Stoner relieved and struck out two. Johnny Neun stole home in both games, Harry Hellmann hit a homer and a single, finishing 5 for 5 with three doubles in the second game. Hellmann totaled seven hits in nine at bats with 13 bases.

Albany Hesse al Gleason Solomon Af Farrell Ib Yordy Burkett Helgeth Munn Hopains Waterbury Po Smirk Comiskey Ab Barron Gin Staynack Karow Pitzberger Ib al McCarthy Ambrose P Torphy Sth Blayback Barrow Smith Yordy Fitzberger Detroit Associated Press Washington Gibson Stoner Johnny Neun Harry Hellmann Harris Speaker del Goslin Bhuege Reeve Tate C Burke Coffman P Lisenbee P West Ruel Rigney Lisenbee H Warner Gehringel Manush jFothergill Heilmann Neun Taverner Woodall Speaker West Judge Fothergill Rice Tavener Geb- Warner Ringer Gideon Doubie Warner Genstinger Gehringer Burke Livenbee Ormsby Owens

Ran for Speaker in 9th in Detroit baseball recap

Detroit and Washington played a 13 frame game with He il lman Neun Tavener and Goslin among the standouts. Smith earned the win for Detroit while Thurston struggled and Hankins fanned three.

Washington Po Rice Haris Ain Speaker Cf Goslin Judge Ruel Bluege Reeves Thurston Braxton McNeely Detroit

Flynn to be in Dempsey's corner

In Saratoga July 13 Leo P Flenn reports he will be in Jack Dempsey's corner for the big fight despite rumors of a ban. The New York boxing commission does not recognize Ohio suspension tied to Budgeraman bout. Dempsey trains in good spirits while luxuriously relaxed at the cottage, with humorous anecdotes of milking a cow.

McTigue Sharkey Sharkeys Leo P. Flenn Jack Bempsey Universal Service New York American Saratoga Springs N.Y Jack Dempsey Dempsey Ohio Boxing Commission Budgeraman Iy Wayton Farley New York Commission Ohio Jack Tom Luther Jerry Luvadis Ike

Defending Champion Leads In Mass Amateur Golf

Newton, Mass July 18 Fred J Wright Jr the defending champion won the qualifying round of the Massachusetts amateur golf championships at Charles River Country Club with a 144 stroke total He broke the course record by a stroke in the morning 88 four under par Ray B Gorton was second at 147 after a 70 in the morning and 71 in the afternoon Thirty others advanced from a 100 player field for 36 holes of medal play tomorrow

Newton Maas Fred J. Wright, Jr Massachusetts Charles River Country Club Ray BR Gorton

Dempsey Shows First Practice Ahead of Sharkey Fight

Spectators viewed Jack Dempsey drill for the first time in two weeks as he trains for the Sharkey bout. He sparred 11 rounds with Larry Gains and other partners, taking and delivering body punches and a sharp uppercut. Dempsey’s public workout followed a limited papermen session with Gains providing a fast left jab and hooks before the champ began to dominate.

Toga Lake, N Associated Press Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey Jack Leo P. Flynn Dempsty Dempsey Larry Gains Gains Larry Chief Matoquah Tihe Johnny Saxon Jack Heiman Marty Gallagher Allentown Joe Gana

Golf Pro Claims Six Holes in One in Career

Old Lyme golf pro Jock MacDowell of Old Lyme County Club claims six holes in one in his career. While playing a match with J L Brevert of New York on Monday, he holed out in one stroke from the first tee after 240 yards and chalked up his fifth ace last tall.

New London Associated Press Jock MacDowell Old Lyme County Club Old Lyme J. L Brevert New York MacDowell

Robins edge Pirates in eleven innings in CUYler era

In Providence Rhode Island the Robins defeated the Pirates 2 to 8 in an eleven inning game marked by Cuyler's strong pitching era. The matchup featured Eastern stars Jones and Van Ryn advancing in Rhode Island state tennis and a separate Brooklyn baseball note from 11 innings.

Jones and van Ryn

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