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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1927

Page

6

Bears Beat Ponies 2-1 As Rush Secures Third Straight Win

Andy Rush allowed five hits over seven innings to lift the Bears to a 2-1 victory over the Ponies in the opener of a series at Newfield Park. Joe Bloomers rough start spurred three Bears runs in the first inning while Rush and relief pitching shut down Springfield’s attack. No errors by the home side and sharp fielding highlighted the win as the teams prepare for the next game with Ken Sedgewick set to start for the Bears.

Bears Andy Rush Ponies Joe Bloomer Springfield Beare Mer Moon Newfield Park Rush Pontes MacPhee Andy Bloomer Joe Bloomers Joe Emmerich Milan Roser Emm Merich Bosse von Meyer Lacey Innnings Benes Niebergail Albert Anningland Bartell Guy Stapleton Errond Herrera Schauffel

Mr and Mrs McNeil Win Brooklawn Mixed Foursome

Mr and Mrs Archibald McNeil won the Brooklawn Country Club mixed foursome with a low net 63. The event featured a two third handicap drive format. Second place went to Mr and Mrs John K Williamson with 64 as scores were listed for several pairs including Mr and Mrs Harold Fish and Mr and Mrs George M N Bissell.

Archibald McNei Brooklawn Country Club John K. Williamson Architald McNeil Jnhn K. Williamson Mro Harold Fish

Grays lose seventh in row as Waterbury takes doubleheader

Providence sees a seven game skid as Waterbury wins both ends of a doubleheader. In game one the Brasscos rally with two eighth inning runs to prevail 4 2, and in game two a six run tenth inning flurry seals a 4 3 nightcap. Red Barrowmake diving catch highlights Waterbury defense.

Providence Associated Press Waterbury Grays Brasscos Anderson Ekelson Twombly Red Barrow Dave Harris

Lem Owen Reports For Work With Bears

Lem Owen arrives from the Memphis club of the Southern Association to join the Chicago Bears and report to Manager Frank Stapleton. The roster shakeup likely includes the release of one Bear pitcher, but the exact player not yet named. Owen is expected to pitch in a test session before the release is finalized.

Dick Bartell Frank Stapleton Joe Benes Nethergall Lem Owen Bears Memphis Southern Association Owen Stapleton Main Street

Senators Beat Chicago 7 to 4 Behind Lyons Exit

Washington toppled pitcher Ted Lyons in the fourth inning and defeated Chicago 7 to 4. The Senators rapped 16 hits led by Tris Speaker with two doubles and two singles while Walter Johnson pitched effectively, yielding 12 hits but keeping Chicago from mounting a big rally.

An Po Smith Ft Torphy Barron Rtf Blayback Fitzberger Karow Pourcell McCarthy Joanson Harris A Rodrigues Kane T Wight Providence Waterbury Ekelson Twombley Touchstone Johnson Twombly Morrin White Pape Chicago Associated Press Washington Ted Lyons Tris Speaker Walter Johnson Sox

Hartford-Hartford Split Doubleheader in Baseball Tale

Albany divided with Hartford today winning the first gate behind Johnsons pitching 5 to 2 and losing the second 3 to 1. Metlzer Bess Barrett Clancy Falk Kamm Neia Ward McCurdy Lyons Barnabe Bonne and other players listed with score details and bases.

Hartford Associated Press Albany Johnson Smallwood Metzler Bess Barrett Clancy Falk Kamm Neia Berg Ward McCurdy Lyons Barnabe Bonne Wahington Chicago Speaker Rice Harris Sap'ifices Peck Dudge Washington Halls hall—McCurdy Witcher McGowan Hilde Brand Evaga

Whitman Stars as Fillies Win Two From Profs

Pittsfield took two games from New Haven 6 to 4 and 8 to 1 in New Haven. The second game was played in a steady rain. Whitman and the Belding of the Hillies led the hitting. Highlights include Sothern Wilder Moore Montague Danning with two-base hits and Bates stealing. Tabor and North pitched, with four and one walks respectively. Umpires Doherty and Conroy. Time of game 2:05.

Harris Rodriguez Kane K- Wight Morrison Knothe Anderson Touchstone Tayrs Douglas Butler Waterbury Providence Smith Torphy Barrow Fitzberger Bale Long Cronin Davis Rf 'Krahe Schinkel Keegey Comiskey Morriesey Schmehl Nelderkorn Thomas Jeblonowski Donahue Auer Jablonowskin Albany Hartford Burkett Gleason Solomon Whitman Profs New Haven Associated Press Fittsfield Hillies Sothern Wilder Moore Montague Danning Bates Miller North Parkinson Sheridan Walsh Puller Pittsfield Tabor Doherty Conroy Griffen Dear Enzmann Kemner Kemmer Conrey Jombs Morehart Ruth Gehrig Mounel Koenig Dugan Collins Shocker A Moore Sr 'Lou Y Rourke Bennett Steier Wiliams Ha Rice Adams t'Neill E Dixon Gerber An Geston O'Neill New York Louis Gaston Rice Meusel O'Rourke Bisler St. Louisa Nallin Geisel Dineen

Cardinals Rally In Ninth To Beat Brooklyn 8 3

The St. Louis Cardinals toppled the Brooklyn Dodgers 8 to 3 after a three run ninth inning. Dazzy Vance held Brooklyn to four hits through eight, then faded in the ninth as Blades and Douthit reached, Schulte doubled, and Pinch Hitter Clark drove in the decisive runs. H. Bell earned the win with nine strikeouts.

Brooklyn Associated Press St. Louis Brooklyn Today Dazzy Vance Anc Blades Douthit Schulte Clark Vance

Comiskey Returns To Hartford Senators

Tommy Comiskey third baseman, loaned to Waterbury of the Eastern League at season start, has been returned to the Hartford Senators and reported to Manager Bransfield for duty today. Brasscos officials announced. Hartford needs a capable third baseman.

Waterbury Associated Press Tommy Comiskey Hartford Senators Hartford Bransfield Catry Brasscos Hartfora

Dowd Draws Release As Senator Ends Hartford Stay

Senator Raymond Dowd nicknamed Snooks, former Bridgeport player, drew his release from the Hartford Senators after a brief Cap itol City stint. Senators also released Ted Odenwald to make room for Buck Lynch, the Bridgeport youth returned to Hartford by Waterbury.

Raymond “Snooks" Dowd Bridgeport Hartford Senators Capitol City Snooks Senators Ted Odenwald Buck Lynch Hartford Waterbury

Plan Benefit Boxing Show for Ladry Williams

Preliminary plans for a benefit boxing show for Ladry Williams, famed Bridgeport boxer, will be discussed at a meeting of prominent city sportsmen this week. Captain Max A. Baum and Lon Bogash, former promoter, sponsor the gathering.

Ladry Williams Bridgeport Max A. Baum Lon Bogash

Gehrig Ties Ruth with 30th Homer in Yankees Win

Lou Gehrig hit his thirtieth homer to tie Babe Ruth and lift the Yankees 5?4 over the Browns. Meusel followed with a homer as New York won the ninth straight in the series. Eastern League results and today’s matchups are listed with scores from Albany Hartford Pittsf ield New Haven Bridgeport Waterbury Providence and other games.

Lou Gehrig Babe Ruth Yankees Browns Albany Hartford Pittafield New Haven Bridgeport Bringfield Waterbury Providence ST. Louis Associated Press Gehrig New York Yankees Brownes Meusel Gaston W. Lpc Pittsfield Sprinugfele Boringfeld

Veteran Captures Shawomet Marathon in Providence

James Henigan, 36, a Dorchester Mass Athletic Club veteran, won the 15 mile Providence to Shawomet marathon in 50 minutes flat. Albert Michelson of Bramford Conn finished second with Ted Lawson of Windsor Locks Conn third and Leo V. Hrood of Pawtucket fourth. Henigan led from the first half mile and held it to the end, the race run under Warwick Grange auspices.

Providence James Henigan Dorchester Mass Shawomet Albert Michelson Bramford

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