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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1926

Page

18

Bears Capture Lead With Crucial Win Over Providence

1800 fans witnessed a tense battle as the Bears defeated Providence to seize league leadership. Precise defense by Torphy Fuller and Stapleton, plus key plays by Yordy and Ober, spurred a late rally with Rush delivering a tie turning double and Fuller scoring on a clutch hit in the eighth. The Grays threatened at the end, but Bears held on as Graham and Rush combined for most of the hurling. The rematch is scheduled for today at 3 o'clock with the stakes high in the standings.

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De Paolo Sets New Auto Record At Atlantic City

Peter De Paolo, 1925 champion driver, exceeded the world record for one cubic inch cars by 1.4 mph in qualifying for tomorrow’s title events at Atlantic City Speedway. He ran the mile and a half saucer at 33 mph, breaking the prior mark of 23.16 mph. Dr William Snattack and Bennett Huatsgowered the former record. Tomorrow’s program opens at noon with three 68 mile sprints and a 120 mile final.

Bennett Hu

Coronach Takes Eclipse Stakes at Sandown

CORONACH WINS ECLIPSE STAKES AT SANDOWN PARK AS ROYAL PARTICIPANTS VIEW THE RACE. LORD WOOLAVINGTON'S DERBY WINNER PERPATA ANXED THE HOLINESS BLAKES IN A NEAR-IDENTICAL DISPLAY TO HIS DERBY PERF. LORD ASTOR AGAIN LUCKLESS, TAKING THIRD WITH ARROSBEN. TAR PRNC FAVOrite Ptolemy T, CHAINED BY GUARDS, COMPETES IN 1925 DERBY. THE FIELD ARRIVED WITH A CORPS OF STEPPERS AND SECURITY.

Sandown Park Eng King Lord Woolavington Perpata Blakes Lord Astor Gna Arossbev Tar Prenc Ptolemy T. Wach

Athletics Creep Up On Yanks By Winning Two Tilts

The Philadelphia Athletics narrowed the gap on the New York Yankees by taking two of three from the St. Louis Browns. They won 3 to 2 and 3 to 1, both games sparked by third inning rallies. Red Hargrave homered with one on in the second game as Philadelphia extended a strong stretch, having won twelve of fourteen.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Mackmen Red Hargrave St. Louis Athletics Scor ST Louis Melillo McManus Miller Schang Gerber Talon Simmons Lamar Poole Cochrane Gallowar iEhmke Louis Noorde Sacriftree Sisle Sisler Asler Erber Sister Lou Philadelph Mas Dinneen Melilla Wa Robertson McMan Rice Hargeave Wwlamas Giard Bennett Vangilder Rehang Wax Philade Pole H Cochrane Rommel Aeanaz Simmens Trench Poole Lang

Ponies Rally To Beat Waterbury In Tight Free Hit Tilt

Springfield edged Waterbury 9 to 8 in a wild free hitting game. Helgens and White homered, Helgeth starred at third as Springfield overcame a Brassco lead to secure the win.

Brassco Helgeth Springfield Waterbury Beeind Todas Helgens White

State champ wins Hartford tournament

Frank D. Ross of the Siquin Golf Club Hartford captured the Connecticut Golf Association title with a 358 total after 36 holes and 67 in the final afternoon. Hosa carded a 76 morning 77 afternoon for 358, four strokes ahead of rivals Wilke of Ginodwin Park and Reid of Farmington who shared close scores. Wilke won the 36 hole net prize with a 138 while Rich Reed and others earned minor honors.

Larthfoad Tuly Frank D. Ross Siquin Golf Club Hartford Connecticut Gelf Association Stford Hosa H. «. Wilke Ginodwin Park W. RK. Reid Farmington Ce Wilke Lastford Municpal Enarae Wilke Wow Reil Fay R.A. Gorman Goulwin Park Tobn Sul, Jr Wetherst Bradley

Brooklawn and White Eagles to Meet West Ends in Benefit

In Scranton on Sunday Brooklawns face Berkshire and White Eagles meet West Ends in a city league double header at Newfield Park. The benefit supports the family of late Charles E Griffith with volunteers from City League and Junior City League donating services and park use.

Brooklawns Berkshires White Eagles West Ends Wests Brooklawnu Herkshires Newfield Park City Teague Michael Tussogny Charles J. Mahoney Hsa Jack O’brien Board of Recreation F. & Corbally Bridgeport Frankk. Stapleton George 3 Griffith Doat-Telegram Exeter New England Charlie Griffith

Bears Week Schedule With Multiple Games

Pilageport's Bears embark on a busy week starting Sunday with games in Hartford and a Monday matchup against the Senators. They return to Newfield Tuesday for Pittsf ield, then a Thursday game as FHacon appears, followed by Friday at New Haven. Saturday features Profs and Weare in New Traven with Albany Pittsfield and Waterbury later in the week.

Pilageport Bearaws Bears Hartford Senators Newfield Providence Waterbury Eeport Instiela New Haven Libany Pitsfield Bridgeport Portsfield Albany New Flaven Bedgeport Pittsfield

Purple Letter Men Announced At Holyrose Baseball

Woorumster Mass Paul J Mew graduate manager of athletics at Holyrose today announced the names of the Purple baseball men awarded the coveted letter Twelve men were listed as the 1926 Purple team members The captains are Patrick Marrell Shorty McMahon Walsh Morrissey Savage Doherty Freeman McEntee Fons Davidson and Dobens Election for the 27 captaincy is in order Only the letter men may vote and the election will be held as soon as possible.

Woorumster Mass Paul J. Mew Holyrose Vete Catrick Marrell Shorty McMahon Pwee&t Walsh Joe Morrissey Frank Savage Ed Doherty Buck Freeman Joe McEntee al Fons Jimi Davidson Ray Dobens

Hartford Beats Albany 11 to 3 in Easy Contest

Albany fell 11 to 3 as Hartford pitcher Owen Hartfort struck out four in a row in the fourth inning before Jamerson relieved him. The game unfolded with Hartford seizing control early and never yielding the lead.

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Thirty Enrolled In Coach's School Springfield Coach Leads

About eighty men mainly high school and secondary coaches enrolled at Springfield College for a coaching school opening with Coach Roper of Princeton in charge. Enrollment may rise to sixty or more as Princeton figures Wittmer assists. Notable college football figures from several schools addressed the program including Brain Melle Niebergall Doyle Faulkner O Neill and others.

Springefield Mass Springfield College

Yankees Rally Edges Tigers In Ninth For Win

New York, July 16 AP Yankees stage a late ninth inning rally to beat Detroit 4 to 4% in a four game series finale. Lazzeri, Ruth, and Combs produce the tying and winning runs as Dugan singles to plate Lazzeri for the decisive tally. Johns strong seven and two thirds innings, then falters.

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Gleason Stars as Profs Defeat Pittsfield 11 to 7

Pittsfield, July 16. Haver defeats Pittsfield 11 to 7 here today. Gleason delivered a great catch in the eighth that saved the game and turned into a double play. Killett drove in three runs with a first inning double, and McGowan added a home run in the second with one aboard.

Pittsfield Geason Killett McGowan

American association with Milwaukee and Kansas City clash

Incomplete report notes American Association action involving Milwaukee and Kansas City and references Minnesota and Toledo not scheduled. No clear results or dates available.

Clovers Meet White Eagles in Junior City Tilt

Six straight wins for Clovers set up a junior city tilt with White Eagles Juniors at Seaside Park on Diamond No 1 Sunday at Newfield Park. The event honors the late Charles Wo Pe and features Berkgelres-Broalowns and other listed players from Shore and Lawrence sections.

Clovers White Eagles White Eagle Seaside Park Charles Wo Hely Losarys Newfield Park Charies EL Gistifithy

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