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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1926

Page

11

Rickard Plans for Dempsey Tunney Bout Stalled by Clement Claim

In Chicago Tex Rickard halted plans for the Dempsey Tunney world title fight after his lawyers found Clement a strong claim on Dempsey's services. The setback follows contracts tied to the Chicago Coliseum club. Rickard aims to resolve the dispute while still pursuing a September battle.

Rickard Chicago Tex Rukara Jack Dempsey Giene Tunney Vincago B. O R. Clements Clements Dempsey Millia Sheldon Clark Sinclair Oil Company Tremena Roy Canson Milwauker Wilf New York Cannon Jack Kearns Kearns Huntington W. Va Dempsey-Wills Niles Michigan Clementa Gene Turner Billy Gibson Tex Rickard Tunney Paddy Mullins Harry Wills Mullins Freya Fitzsimmons Paddy Wills Cohson Hickard Saratoga Springs No Y Summit Gleson Wisconsin Woods

Southworth Stars as Cardinals Hammer Giants 6-1

St. Louis routs New York as Southworth drives in four and Belt extends hitting streak to his 11th consecutive game. Manager Lazarsky returns after being struck in the eye, collecting a single. The Cardinals powered the Giants with timely hits and solid pitching.

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Sparus Captures Liverpool Cup in Close Finish

Sparus trained by Gainsborough, ridden by MM G Simnger, won the Liverpool Cup at Erg July 23 beating Inverme and Donzelon in a four length margin. Odds favored Sparus at 12 to 1 with Invermark at 8 to 1 and Donzelon at 19 to 1 in a field of eight.

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Mays and Nef Help Boston Win 6 2 Over Reds

Boston connected for fourteen hits to defeat Cincinnati 6 to 2 in the third game of the series. Mays and Neft each batted hard, Wertz held Reds to nine scattered hits, and J Smith starred for the visitors with four hits in five at bats.

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Jablonowski Hit Hard As Senators Beat Waterbury 9 to 3

Hartford defeated Waterbury 9 to 3 as Jablonowski was hit hard by senators in a featureless game. The outing ended Waterbury’s hopes in this July contest reported by AP.

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Macks Fall Again as Indians Hand Streak Loss

Philadelphia reports the Atch cut slump at seven straight with a defeat to Cleveland. Al Simmons blasted a first inning homer with two aboard as Cleveland held the locals to limited scoring amid a rough game marked by five errors.

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Grange to Become Gentleman Farmer in California

Santa Rosa California July 28 CAP Harold Ted Grange said he will become a gentleman farmer near the 5000 acre Pyle ranch at the northern end of Sanonht counts. Ira F Dyle Wrather of Pyle, manager of Granges football enterprises, announced Grange obtained full interest and will use part of the ranch as a hunting and outing preserve with a smaller portion for other uses.

Santa Rosa Calif Harold Ted) Grange Callefornia Ira F. Dyle Wrather Pyle Grange Vyle Shea

Setting The Pace Bears Hitters Dominate Fastern League

Bridgeport Bears surge to top with slugger Slug Macklin at center of a powerful batting lineup. The lineup features high batting averages with Macklin driving big hits and Yank Yordy and Wank Yordy among the league’s best power threats. Batting order is described as relentless and dangerous for pitchers.

Bridgeport Bears Gene McCann Bunting Buddy Stapleton Rora Grimes Brothers Grimes Frereg Slug Macklin Bears Slug Elrewit Macklin Wheexagat Elmer Ion Man Wank Yordy Yank Wally Simpson

George Hill Hosts Old Timers at Algonquin Club Dinner

About 26 attendees gathered at the Algonquin Club for a dinner hosted by George Hill, president of the local baseball club, with Mayor Behrens and others present. Nick Altrock entertained, recounting his career and humorous anecdotes as manager and player, while speeches praised the team and its progress under Dennis Haylon and Frankie Stapleton.

George Hill Algonquin Club Nick Altrock George &. Hil Newfield Park Mr. Hill F. W. Behrens Arthur Connor Craige Weiss New Haven Baseball Club Bill Shaughnessy Dennis Haylon Comeran Terry Rogers Hi Ladd Rogers Brigeport Ladd Derk Bridgeport Mayo Willam Behrens Hill Amd Haylon Frankie Stapleton George Weiss New Haven Eames Frankie Stapleton Cightning Gene Kelly Prince of F Royal Rooters Ads Sala Hi Flee Gene Clu Il Shaudhnessy Furtor Enes Mr. Rhinstneau Hil Bucky Wharrist Washington Senat Nick Altrack Chicago White Sox

Clovers to Meet Auburns Sunday in Junior City League

The Movers will face Auburn in the feature Junior City League game Sunday afternoon. The Clovers remain undefeated and lineups and umpires are listed for today’s schedule, with Brooklawn, Trerkshires, Austins White Eagles, and others in action.

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St Louis Beats Red Sox In Ten Inning Tilt

St Louis pushes across two runs in the tenth to defeat Boston 4 to 0, marking the Browns fourth straight win in Boston. McManus, Schang, and Miller delivered the decisive hits after a Red Sox rally had tied the score late.

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Stamford Nine Meets Fairfield In Weekend Showdown

Fairfield battles Stamford at American Legion Field Sunday afternoon as both squads showcase parity in tightly fought recent games. Manager Harry Can aims to field a complete nine, hoping to rebound after injuries and a July 2 win over Sing Sing Prison.

Fairfegly Bairfield American Legion Sands

Yankees Hammer White Sox 11 3 in Fourth Game Shockers Star

Urban Shocker wins as New York bats explode for 11 runs against the White Sox in Chicago. Hank Severeid drives in two and records a double in his Yankee debut while Lou Gehrig and Lou Lazzeri pace the offense with key hits and a homer. Shocker limits Chicago as the Yankees sweep another game in the series.

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