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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1927

Page

7

Babe Ruth's doubleheader win breaks duel at Chicago

Babe Ruth led the Yankees to a 3 2 victory over the White Sox in a tight pitchers duel with Al Thomas opposing Tex Pipgras. Ruth opened scoring with a triple and added a later clout, Gehrig contributed a single, and Metzler's tumbling catch near center briefly stalled Chicago. Umpire Evans overruled a White Sox protest on Ruth’s early effort.

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Grays End 13-Game Loss Streak With Doubleheader Win

Waterbury defeats the Brasscos 4 to 3 to snap Providence’s 13 game losing streak. Guy Morrison limits the visitors to five hits in game one as Ruckell drives in three late with a bases loaded triple and Brooks errors contribute to four runs. A sensational first inning stop by Fitzberger ends a Providence threat in the opener.

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French Tennis Stars Sail Toward Davis Cup Battles

Paris July 24 Associated Press reports the French Davis Cup team under Pierre Gollou will sail for New York aboard the Paris with stars Borotra and Bignon aboard later. The trip aims to contest the Davis Cup final in New York while also entering the American championships regardless of results.

Paris Associated Press United Qeenesdiage Jacques Bignon Pierre Gollou New York Jean Borotra Four Stars

Reds Drive to Strong Week in National League Feature

New York July 24 By Associated Press Good pitching and timely hitting boosted the Cincinnati Reds into the major league limelight. The Reds won five of six as the Cubs and Pirates stumbled atop the NL ladder. The Cardinals gained with a 3 of 4 mark, while Detroit ruled the American League with five straight wins and New York held its AL lead by five of six. Cincinnati’s defense shone, allowing only nine bases, and Fred Lucas pitched a three to nothing shutout of Brooklyn as the Brooklyns scored just six runs in four games. The Senators led in hitting with 119 safeties in eight games.

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Reds win as Mountsmen bats spark 9 4 victory

Reds overpower Mountsmen 9 to 4 in a game highlighted by heavy hitting. Bressler fueled Cincinnati with multiple three base hits and a clutch single, while Rixey earned the victory on the mound in a win over St Louis.

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Art Butler Tops Eastern League as Leading Hitter

Art Butler, from Providence, now leads the Eastern League with a .374 average as of July 21, topping former Hartford star Johny Roser of Bridgeport. Roser and other standouts like Schinkle, Yordy, and Keesey populate a crowded list of top hitters, with team Waterbury leading in fielding at .989 and Springfield, Bridgeport, and Hartford among notable clubs.

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Major League Records for the Week

New York July 24 CAP The Week s major league record of games won and lost runs hits errors opponents runs and home runs, including games of Saturday follows.

New York

Meusel Granted Unconditional Release by Robins

New York July 24 Irish Meusel veteran outfielder and pinch hitter of the Brooklyn Robins was released unconditionally today by club officials Meusel joined the Robins after a brief stint with New York clubs. The veteran player seeks a new team after his release.

New York Irish Meusel Meuse Bob Trish Brooklyn Robins Brooklyn Meunel

Hartford Granted Franchise in League

Hartford, Conn was granted the franchise held by Springfield in the American Soccer League last season at a meeting of league officials. Springfield, new to the circuit in 1926, was unable to finish its schedule. Manager David Ho Pomiret of the New Bedford club announced the acquisition of two new players, William McMillen and Joe Dolvivyne, with prior ties noted.

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Collett and Sweetser Capture Fairfield Gold Golf Balls

Miss Glenna Collett and Jess Sweetser won the Fairfield Country Club gold balls for the third time in four years by defeating Milas Louise Fordyce and R. T. Jones Jr. 3 and 1. The match drew about 600 spectators as Collett displayed form that could portend another national women’s title. Fordyce’s afternoon play faltered while Collett and Sweetser surged to a two-up lead by the 14th, then held off a late rally to win on the 18th hole.

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Light Union Suits Sold At 79 Cents

An advert for light union suits in nainsook or broadcloth, described as dependable grade with a comfortable fit on a durable last. Price listed as 79 cents.

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