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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1926

Page

16

Loose Fielding and Hitting Give Bridgeport 11 to 6 Win

Bridgeport defeated the Brasscos 11 to 6 as loose fielding and timely hitting fueled the Bears. Red Torphy led locals with four hits including doubles, while Benny Helgeth's sharp defense stood out. Hank Thormahlen bested Jimmy Bishop on the mound in hot conditions, with Bridgeport pulling away in the fifth and adding in the sixth through ninth innings.

Brasscos Bridgeport Waterbury Bishop Bears Red Horse Torphy Bud Stapleton Benny Helgeth Ben Slug Macklin Hank Thormahlen Jimmy Bishop Rochester Demoe Jerry Belanger Shorty Belanger Macklins Shay Helgeth Jerry Stapleton Buddy Torph Aingis Stapleston Torphy Joe Leary Joe Thoemahlen Leary Frankie Fuller Yordy Thormahlen Bradshaw Providence New Haven Profs Hartford

Bridgeport Wins 8-6 Over Waterbury in Two-Base Thriller

Rollin Along: Torphy 2 base hits and Ungland 3 base hits lead Bridgeport offense. Belanger and Stapleton steal bases, multiple sacrifices, and a double play highlight a 2:00 game time. Umpires Barnett and Stratford.

Torphy Bishop Macklin Belanger Stapleton Leary Fuller Moore Thormahlen Helgeth Demoe Bese Bridgeport Waterbury Thorrashlen Barnett Stafford

Stamford to Meet Fairfield in Sunday Baseball Clash

Fairfield plays a tough road game Sunday against Stamford at American Legion field. Fairfield, down one or two regulars, has lost three straight to Bridgeport mines but has shown strong Sunday support with a fast brand of play and recent wins against fast nines including the Mutual Welfare League at Sing Sing prison.

Fairfield Harry Carr Stamford American Legion Field Harry Fairfield Boys Bridgeport Mines Mutual Welfare League Sing Sing Prison Fairfield Fana

Davis Captures New Haven Title in Amateur Tourney

Davis won the New Haven city amateur golf championship with a low gross score of 150. Sargent finished second after a strong showing among a large field in the four rounds.

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Hardware and "Y" Nines Triumph in Mercantile League

Hardware and Y Nines led the Mercantile league with decisive wins yesterday. The Formes defeated the Heads 7 to 4 while the latter edged Megs 13 to 8. The Haslard combine showed strong form as the season progresses.

Aturtean Hardware Mercantile League Haslard Combine Fem Fur

Hartford Triumphs Over New Haven In See-Saw Tilt

Hartford defeated New Haven 4 to 3 after New Haven rallied to lead in the eighth inning. Jamerson pitched for Hartford with the win, while Culloton took the loss for New Haven. Three base hits were recorded by Schinke Shirley and Martin, with Irving and Gleason also contributing.

Hartford New Haven Jones Hellman Comiskey Schinke Shirley Aili Sheridan Krahe Mangum Jamerson Lynch Genin Sth Martin Gleason Irving Lordon Shirlye tun—Martin Jones Shirley MceGowan Bowman Thomas Culloton Thomas Mangum Rorty Wasco

Latzo Receives English Offers for World Title Defenses

Pete Latzo of Beranton Pennsylvania welterweight champion of the world has been offered 100 600 for two title contests in England. Paddy Mullins his manager received a Liverpool cable asking if 100000 is equivalent in American money to defend the title in two bouts. Opponents and dates would be chosen after agreement and Latzo would sail if details could be arranged.

New York Pete Latzo Beranton England Paddy Mullins Mullins James W. Westcott Liverpool

Vice President's Cup Play Opens at Fairfield Club

The first round of the Vice President's Cup for women is underway at the Country Club of Fairfield with semi finals set for Mrs Van Schaick versus Mrs Palmer and Miss Bryant versus Mrs Fleming. Kept results show Mrs Van Schelck, Mrs Palmer, Miss Bryant and Mrs Fleming advancing, while Gatch led qualifying rounds with Mrs Perry close behind. A large event schedule includes a Walton festival at 10 a.m and driving and putting contests at 2:30 p.m. The men’s Summer Handicap Cup also reaches semi finals with J Harrison to meet the winner of Starling versus Palmer, and Starling leading the qualifiers with a 70 net.

Fairfield van Schaick Mrs. Palmer Miss Bryant Mrs. Fleming van Schelck Phelps Mrs. Bedford Starring Fleming Pike Miss Bedford Mra. F. Sturges Mra. Gateh Mra. H. O. Perry T. L. Ella W. Watson C. H. Palmer Sanford Stoddard J. Harrison A. L. Riker W. J. Barney E. J. W. Curtis C. H. Phelps N. B. Gatch H. B. Stoddard R. T. Vanderbilt D. S. Starling H. Q O. Perry T. L. Ellie H. Harrison H. E. Stoddard J. Harriso W. Roch Fairfield Inks

White Sox and Yankees Split Doubleheader

The White Sox and Yankees split a July 21 doubleheader here with the visitors taking the first game 4 to 3 and the home club winning the second 6 to 4. Babe Ruth hit his 29th homer in the first inning of the opener with two on, while Koenig homered in the first of the nightcap to give New York the lead until late.

New York Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Blankenship Hoyt Babe Ruth Koenig Yankees White Sox New Yorkers Edwards Jamieson Spurgeon Burns Sewell Leysen Itah Goa Comba Gehrig Ruth Paschal Dugan Carlyle Jones Shawkey Adams Bengough Pennark Chuzelta Chicago Nouganeese Boo Barselt Oenly Hunnefield Folk Kamm Bacnines Jhunnefield Sheely Chicago Hasé Edwards Ay Balla Pennock Uy Lyons Pennock Edwards Ella Lyona Owe Pen- Pennock Auek Lyons Pires -Moriacity Geisel Hidelgrand

Athletics Drop Fifth Straight as Indians Win

The Philadelphia Athletics lost the opening game of a series to Cleveland 6 to 0, extending their skid to five. Howard Ehmke matched Levsen until the ninth, then surrendered six runs on nine hits as Cleveland swept the inning to pull away. The Athletics left seven on base, with Ehmke taking the loss after 8 1/3 innings.

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Albany Defeats Pittsfield 4 to 3 in Hermann Showdown

Albany defeats Pittsfield by a score of 4 to 3. Hermann stars with key hits and defensive support. Batting details include Marshall Hermann Sperber Burkett Mann Solomon Iraser Gagnon Mayer McGaffigan. Albany left on base ten. Pittsfield four. Batchelder and Duffy worked the mound. Batchelder credited with the loss. Umpires Glissan and Kuhn. Time 1 hour 48 minutes.

Marshall Hermann Sperber Burkett Mermann Solomon Iraser Gagnon Mayer McGaffigan Pittafield Albany Palla Duffy Batchelder Fuller Gliss Amd Kuhn

International League first game score summary

In a tense doubleheader style report Baltimore faced Syracuse with pitchers Slappey Parnham Earnshaw and Cobb delivering for Baltimore while Dyer Boyd Prankhouse Morrow Niebergall and others contributed defensively Syracuse countered with Marnshaw Jackson Henderson and McKee Cobb Haid and Morrow in a tightly contested game. Other notes include Toronto Newark Reading Buffalo and Amingham Memphis Chattanooga Atlanta New Orleans matches with rain affecting schedules.

Baltimore Syracuse Slappey Parnham Earnshaw Cobb Dyer Boyd Prankhouse Morrow Niebergall Baltimore Ve & T i Marnshaw Jackson Henderson McKee Haid

Spike Van Alstyne Sets New Mark With Bears Hurlers

Spike Van Alstyne led the Bears pitching corps as Bridgeport strengthened its drive for first place. Alongside him, Andy Ru and Johnny Enzmann limited opponents to twelve runs on forty hits in eight games. Van Alstyne returned from illness to strong performances, including a shutout against Providence and another solid showing against Hartford. The trio worked 66 2 3 innings of 79, supporting a Bears offense that posted hefty run totals and bolstered their hold atop the league.

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How They Stand EASTERN AND MAJOR LEAGUES RESULTS

Eastern League yesterday Albany beat Pittsfield 9 to 4 Hartford defeated New Haven 4 Bridgeport won at Waterbury 11 4 and Waterbury beat New Haven 4 Providence at Albany Bridgeport at Pittsfield Hartford at Springfield. Western results show St Louis 7 Boston 4 and 11 1 scores Chicago 4 New York 3 Detroit 7 Washington 6 Washington 10 Detroit 7 Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 0. National League Pittsburgh 1 Brooklyn 9 then Brooklyn 6 Pittsburgh 2 with New York at St Louis Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago list incomplete.

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