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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1923

Page

7

Star Springfield Player Tops Home Run Hitting Hype

Wally Simpson of Springfield handles center field for the Ponies and clouts 32 homers this season while chasing the league record. He stars in a group of top hitters, with major league clubs eyeing him as a premiere power prospect.

Star Springfield Springfield Lite Real Hall Mayer Wally Simmson Newfield Chewit Amnor Wally Eagle Street Flynn Mimpsen Heines Park Hardis Ally Howie Baker Stepson Hefein Jack Figmn Kad Simp Rovers Pons Springfield Jack Firnn Ponies Simpson Brooklyn Springfeld

Fairfield Legion Defeats GosCob Team 10-2

Fairfield Legion crushed GosCob 10 to 2 in a decisive game yesterday afternoon. Legion pitchers kept the visitors scoreless until the fifth inning while Fairfield added four in the opening frame and continued scoring to seal the victory.

Fairfield Legion Vets Ie Aroinri Tas” Ob Recrestion Club Legion Cobbiley Eiruck Kean Moranee Judy Burns Teiffe Plasere Walters Reura Merran

Municipal Golfers Get Chance to Rest Benches Installed at Beardsley Park

Beardsley park installs about 35 new benches for golfers resting between holes. The Park department placed the benches Saturday and yesterday and plans similar seating near the tennis courts for spectators.

Beardsley Park Park Department

Pirates Split Doubleheader With Giants in Pittsburgh

In a July 1 doubleheader, Pittsburgh won the opener 10 to 4 before New York took the night cap 17 to 1. The Pirates moved to third in the National League as Cincinnati and Philadelphia won, with Pittsburgh’s ninth inning rally powering the first win and the Giants exploding offensively in the second, aided by seven runs and Morrison leaving the mound. A crowd of about 35,000 witnessed both games.

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Inside Dempsey Gibbons boxing analysis preview

A detailed, period style look at the Dempsey Gibbons bout, noting Gibbons defense and countering power. The piece highlights Gibbons superior defense, Dempsey's punching range, and predicts future impact on boxing technique and ring science.

Guild Lew Tondher Iueonard Shelby Jew Dempsey-Gibbons Senor Firpa Hig Seisure Jimmy Dougherty

Ramage No Hit Triumph Against Rogie Masher

Ramage pitched a no hit contest in a dramatic showdown against Rogie the Masher. The readable lines note a Sunday game with minor details on innings and batters, highlighting Ramage as the standout pitcher and the rival as a feared hitter.

Reds Win Two and Move Back in Second Place

Cincinnati reclaimed second in the National League by taking both ends of a doubleheader from Philadelphia as New York split with Pittsburgh. Donohue and Winters were key in game one, while Harris earned the win in game two despite two rough innings. Tierney was ejected in the first game for disputing a call at first base.

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Saratoga Race Meeting Opens Today for 1923 Year

Saratoga's annual thoroughbred meet starts today with many stars slated to race. The two and a half week festival runs to August 30, featuring 35 stakes and about half a million dollars in purses across top events like the Saratoga Handicap and Beverwyck steeplechase, plus major two year old races such as the Hopeful and Saratoga Special.

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Bowman Drives In A Home Run As Profs Win 10 8

New Haven clinched the final game of the Worcester series 10 to 8 in a high scoring affair. Bowman and Roser hit homers with Roser delivering the top of the ferce over the wall. The one line score reflected a power packed contest in New Haven in July.

Bowman Clouts PROFS New Haven Worcester Bowman Roser

Black Rock Cubs Win Eighth Straight Title Bid

The Black Rock Cubs clinch an eight game winning streak and claim the 14 to 16 year old city title while Walter Stawick dominates on the mound. They face Cardinals Avensr i at Bullard Field as their next test.

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