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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
17
The tail end Braves defeated the Pirates 4 to 3 in Boston. Bancroft starred with a clutch triple in the third inning driving in two runs and sparkling defense, while Traynor led the Pirates with a 4 for 6 night but could not overcome Boston pitching.
Philadelphia regains first place in the American league pennant race by sweeping Chicago in a doubleheader 9 to 7 and 41 to 5. Washington loses to Detroit. The Athletics boost offense with home runs and extra-base hits, including triples and doubles.
Ken Williams hammered his 22nd homer of the season to power the Browns in a July game at St Louis. Right hander led the way on the mound as the Browns defeated the opponent in a tubercu losis benefit event. Joe Tush and Fred Wingfield were in attendance.
Hartford seeks hard hitting outfielder Wally Simpson from Jersey City to bolster an underperforming lineup. Fraser and Sothern are not delivering power as the club weighs a deal to improve at bat while Eckberg at West Virginia leads Mountaineer backs.
Worcester and Springfield split a July doubleheader as Worcester won game one 10 to 7 and Springfield took game two 8 to 6. Key players include Herrera and LeReau for Springfield and Sperber and Thomas for Worcester, with late rallies and multiple hits shaping both games.
Detroit July 14 AP A day one shocker as Peter Cummings of Chicago who set a world record 138 for qualifying in the Western Amateur at Lochmoor loses 1 down to Russell Marlin of Chicago. Chick Fransowite once national open title holder is eliminated 4 and 2 by JLE Bunning of Chicago. Jimmie Johnston from S Parl, 1924 event winner, advances on the 15th hole after a late comeback.
The Shell Points plan a Sunday game at Yarfield against Fairfield juniors. Several open dates remain on their schedule and they may face any Bridgeport team. Manager contact at Barnum 4169.
The Berkshire Whirlwinds show strong form in the Junior Recreation League, winning with fast breakstyle play and late rallies across contests this season. Key players and teams are shaping a competitive slate with consistent offense and stout defense.
Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 5 to 3 to stay in third place as the Reds must win both remaining games to pass the Robins. Prince Culver and Billy Prince headline next Monday’s Allen August bout at State Street Casino with Al Jennings promoting a six bout card.
Charley Harrison schedules baseball combines for next Sunday afternoon at Walnut Beach and Stamford. Matchups include Mitford Pastimes vs Black Rocks, Acme Irs vs Inilan A. C., Greenfield Hill vs National Guards, Greens Farms vs X.9 at New Haven. Last Sunday Farmers beat South Windsor 4 to 9 and Greenfield Hill defeated Brooklawns.
At a National League meeting in New York on July 15 the league decided to keep the Avery baseball, with a Columbia University chemist confirming its similarity to pre 1914 balls. The advisory council also ratified a World Series profit rule shifting 5 percent from the winning teams to the fourth place team, reducing individual shares by about 350 dollars for a winner and 250 dollars for a loser. Philadelphia was not represented.
Salt Lake City July 15. Lefty O'Doul star right fielder of the Salt Lake City coast league team has been sold to the New York Yankees. The deal was arranged by Yankee scout Ed Folly who is here. Negotiations have opened for Tony Lazerre the Salt Lake short stop. More than 75000 will be paid for the two players.
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