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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1926

Page

10

Detroit Beats Yankees 7 2 as Gehringer Hits Halftime Home Run

Detroit gains edge in the series two games to one by trampling the Yankees 7 to 2. Gehringer hits a three run homer with Fothergill aboard in the fifth. New York used pitchers Shocker Host and Thomas. Hoyt returns from injury and works one inning before yielding to Ritter.

New York Detroit Yankees Gehringer Fothergil New Yorkers Shocker Host Thomas Hoyt Ritter Manush Fothergill Heilmann O'Rourke Tavener Manion Gibson Sikson Koen Ruth Gehrig Laszer Adams Thoman Collings Combs Gehrinser Plase Gibson Blue Ber Nitecher Eker Evans Owens Rowland

Crime Commission Subcommittee Plans Changes in Trial Law

New York July 16 The National Crime Commission sub committee on criminal procedure and judicial administration urges drastic changes to reduce the presumption of innocence and to modify jury requirements in major felonies. Led by former Missouri Attorney General Herbert Haier the group proposes 18 of 20 reforms weakening current safeguards and outlines limits on trial jury size and verdict rules. The report, presented to the American Bar Association after six months study, notes broad calls for reform while reserving some protections. The document also cites USA context and international examples to illustrate proposed shifts in criminal procedure.

New York National Crime Commission Herbert 8. Haier Missouri Washington University St. Louis American Raw Association

Burnbrook Gaba Set For Ten Round Rockaway Rena Clash

Eddie Burnbrook, a soldier fighter, and Harry Gaba of Yorksite are rounding into form for a ten round main event at the Steeplechase arena in Rockaway Park Friday night. In the semi final ten, Joey Kaufman faces Eddie Elkins.

Eddie Burnbrook Harry Gaba Yorksite

The Crowd and Style In Sports Commentary

A compact survey of boxing greats and golf stylists, noting crowds crave results yet admire form. It highlights Jack Dempsey's nerves and possible comeback, while praising Bobby Jones as a master stylist. It also touches on baseball prospects, pitchers, and amateur sentiment on star players.

Lar- Lajole Joe Gans Jack Delaney Delaney Bobby Jones Jones

Senators chase Rochester infielder and Tribe stand pat

The Rochester club announced Art Hoffman infielder who specializes at short had been signed by the Tribe for a try out. Clarke Griffith owner of the Washington Senators is expected to watch Lee Head third baseman and leading Tribe batter hitting .400. Griffith offered to take Head on conditional sale but the Tribe would not release him this season.

Rochester Art Hoffman Tribe Hoffman Meadville Clarke Griffith Washington Senators Lee Head Criffith Head

Mello and Zivic to clash in welterweight bout

New England's Battle of the Century features Al Mello of Lowell against Jack Zivic of Pittsburgh at Braves Field on July 29. The winner faces elimination in the welterweight title race as the match draws a large crowd and national attention.

New England Braves Field al Mello Lowell Wonfer Boy Jack Zivic Pittsburgh

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