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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1927

Page

18

Bears Win Seven Inning War Over Waterbury Bears Conquer Waterbury 5 1

Bridgeport Bears defeated Waterbury Brasscos 5 to 1 in seven innings before rain halted play in the first game of a three game set. Jimmy Bishop beat Egbert Johnson, Emmerich and Meyer provided key RBIs, Milan and Myers contributed, with Emmerich scoring two first-inning runs and Red Torphy handling the bases. Rain stopped the contest with Bridgeport leading 5 1 and a twin bill scheduled for tomorrow.

Waterbury Jimmy Bishop Egbert Johnson Jupe Phavine Bridgeport Bears Brasscos William H Sandland Waterbury Basebell Club Bob Gill Bob Layer Bridgeport Johnson Bobby Emmerich Joe Hassler Fitzberger Emmerich Milan Roser Slayback Fred Myer Meyer Gil McCarthy Brapleton Torphy Barron Bartell Gill Slavback Schauffel Bresscos Lacey Red Torphy Bishop Harssler Bears Hessler Ehtxberger Hander Thlo Star McCarthey Emmeric Vey Q Leit Wauterbury Bishop Ji Johnson Purcell Fasee Conroy

Club Plans for Titular Swims at Pootatuck Yacht Club

The Pootatuck Yacht Club hosts its annual mid summer meet on Saturday August 6 at the Stratford club house. Two state championships the 50 yard freestyle for men and the 200 yard freestyle for women are on the slate along with a fancy diving contest and eleven races plus novice events. Prizes include gold and silver medals with the 400 yard relay offering a club cup to the Affernet clube. A AU officials supervise the event with racing from 4 to about 6:30 PM followed by dancing at the club house.

Pootatuck Yacht Club Broad Street Stratford

Jersey City Officials Deny Club Transfer Rumor

Jersey City business manager Jank Donnelly denied rumors that the Jersey City baseball club would move to Montreal or that George T. Stallings would re enter the International League as managing owner. He called the Rochester Journal and Post Express claims untrue and said he was tired of denying these reports.

Jersey City Jank Donnelly Jersey Montreal Rochester Journal and Post Express George T. Stallings Donnelly Stallings Rochester Connelly

Cardinals Edge Phillies 9-8 in 11 Inning Opener

In St Louis on July 27 the Cardinals returned from a long road trip by edging the Phillies 9-8 in 11 innings. With the bases loaded and two out Blades singled to drive home Dout for the winning run as the game stayed tied late and the tense sequence set the stage for a dramatic finish.

Louis St Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Blades Douthit Hopkins Pittsfield New Haven Moore Hills Fuller Sacrifices Walsh Baldwin Sothern Dear Taber Noth Nurth North Nord — Uniones White Tome Bishop Gray Detroit Galloway Gehringer McManus Hillmann Neyon Manus Heilmann Fothergill Hale French Whitehill Powers Geise Owens Tinse Piptsfield Springfield Miller Albert Parkinson Gutierrez Bates Herrera Sheridan Bosse Johnson Ifa Wilder Bedford MacPhee Miebergall Cae Detroit Tigers Philadelphia i Wyckoff Athletics Sam Gray Macken Galloway Foxx Harry Hellmann

Sox Score Three In 10th Beat Washington 7-4

Chicago Chicago scoring three runs in the tenth inning defeated the Washington Senators 7 to 4 in extra innings. Key hits included singles by Clancy Lyons and Metzler, Crouse’s double, and a sacrifice by Kamm. Helm Frisch Leach Cooney Attreau were notable for multiple extra base hits and runs.

SOX Washington Chicago Senators Clancy Lyons Metzler Crouse Kamm

Simpson Delivers Two Hits in Mill Hills 19 3 Win

Elly Simpson, son of Bumner Simpson, held the Sandy Hook Pirates to two hits as Mill Hills rolled to a 19 3 victory in the annual clash. A pair of errors fueled a three run Pirates inning, while Simpson fanned eleven hitters.

Elly Simpson Bumner Simpson Sandy Hook Pirates Mill Hill Read Pirates

Thurston Metrix Hit By Pitching in Wide Washington Loss

Chicago defeats Washington 9 to 7 as base runners Sanford Kamm Lucius Peck Thurston Waid Cie and Harris pace offense. Thurston takes the loss after 6 innings and Coffman finishes with 2 strikeouts. Umps Hildebrand Evins and McGowan. Time 1 hour 68 minutes.

Thurston Metzler Harris Clouse Rice Kamm Lucius Peck Cie Chicago Washington Bells Ott Lyons Coffman Lyons Hill Thurston bin Ward Umptes Hildebrand Evins McGowan

Sharkey challenges Eurle for title bout in New Haven

Young Sharkey of New Haven, a top middleweight wrestler, challenges Louis Euryle of Stratford to meet for the title at the athletic show at the Odeh Grotto next month. Sharkey says he is ready to face Euryle anytime.

Young Sharkey New Haven Louis Euryle Stratford Odeh Grotto Sharkey Burle

Hillies Defeat Profs in Sixth Inning Rally

Hillies defeated the Profs 6 to 1 after a key late rally in the sixth inning. Pittsfield beat New Haven 5 to 1 in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader before rain halted the second game. In Hartford Springfield and Hartford were tied 4 to 4 with darkness and rain ending play in the seventh inning.

Hillies PROFS Springfield Hartford New Haven Pittsield Stark Smallwood Jablonowski Pittsfield Bridgeport Waterfury AlbAny Providence Waterbury

Haviland and Hubard Named for Shenecossett Tourney

Paul Haviland and J T L Hubard will represent Brooklawn Country Club at Shenecossett Country Club's four day invitation tournament opening this morning in New London. The event centers on the Shenecossett Trophy awarded to the winner.

Paul Haviland J T. L Hubbard Brooklawn Country Club Shenecossett Country Club New London

Leaders Clash in League Showdown Tonight

St Gyiil's aims to move up to second place in the Junior Holy Name league by facing Sacred Heart in the feature. The card lists St Charles against St Marys, Sacred Heart versus St Cyrile, and St Augustines meeting St Peters with umpires Griffin Diamond No 6, Christy, and Mandell respectively.

St Gyiil's Holy Name Sacred Hearts St Charles St. Marys Grifin Sacred Heart St Cyrile Christy Augustines St. Peters Mandell St Cyrils St Augustines

Six Milford Firemen Hit Over .300 in Team Batting Honor List

Milford, July 26. Six firemen from Arctic Engine company lead the West Shore Fire department team with batting averages over .300 to .400 after Sunday's win. Notable averages include Lockwood 410, Nettleton 400, Rea Fer 370, Somers 333, Doolittle 294, and Wadhams 300, as the team totals and individual marks are reported.

Milford Arctic Engine Company West Shore Fire Department Lockwood Nestletoh Rea" jFer Frank Somers Dor” Doolittle Gene” Wadhams Nettleton Foster Somers Doolittle Wadhame Francis Gould Granitte Ford

Strong and Mott to Play Off Tie Next Week

Sid Mott and Horace D Strong, who tied for the low gross in Brooklawn's Tuesday one day tournament, will not play off this week. The likely match is next week, 18 holes on the Brooklawn course, lowest score wins the prize and second lowest takes the second prize.

Sid Mott Horace D. Strong Brooklawn

Giants Rally in Ninth to Beat Cubs 6 4

In Chicago the New York Giants staged a dramatic ninth inning comeback to defeat the Cubs 6 4 and push Chicago into second place. Bill Terry delivered a bases loaded double with two outs to spark the rally after the Cubs held a two run lead. Root and Jones finished for Chicago as the Giants surged late. The score was 6 4.

Giants CUBS Chicago New York Bill Terry Charlie Root Percy Jones

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