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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1927
Page
8
Bears demolish Pittsfield 12 to 5 as Roser Emmerich and Bartell lead with power and clutch defense. Reddy steady on mound, Emmerich and Roser drive timely hits, Hillies fall behind early then rally briefly but fail to catch up.
Two base hits by Sperber Stapleton and Dowd, Hoser and Bates slugged three bases, Roser homered. Sothern Sperber Sheridan Bartell Meyer Danning drove in runs. Reddy pitched across 11 innings, Pittsfield 10 left on base while Bridgeport stranded 3. Umpires Kuhn White. Time 1 37.
Golfers Ag introduces Ingersoll wrist watches built to endure swings and bumps. The new model features a tonneau shape with a silver dial at 3.50. The Wrise Radiolice offers night time readability for 4.00. Dealers everywhere.
Hartford defeats Providence 8 to 7 in a game marked by weak pitching from both sides. Hermann's double and Keesey's triple in the sixth inning sparked Hartford, with strong hits from Morrissey and Hermann and timely drives securing the comeback over Providence.
The Holy Names Senior Twilight League begins its second week with three games tonight. St Peter's and St Augustine's make their circuit debuts as St Stephens faces St Augustine's and Sacred Hearts meets St Marys in Diamond No. 5 plus other assignments with Umpire Whaley and Scorer Rostin officiating.
Eddie Collins pinch hits and scores the tying run on a sacrifice fly as the Athletics erase a one run deficit with a ninth inning rally. Cochrane delivers the game winning hit after Max Bishop double and Wheat infield single. Collins returns from hand injury to spark the comeback in Philadelphia.
Washington officials note tennis ranks just behind golf in outdoor sport popularity. The city operates 68 public courts with small user fees, but deficits are covered by government funding. A dozen more courts are planned to handle crowds before and after work hours as parks seek to meet demand.
Van Gilder hurled a classic as St. Louis defeated Boston 2 0. Dos ton held the Browns to five hits while Gehrig and Ruth drove the offense, Ruth extending his home run pace with Nos. 19 and 20 in a high profile season context and a claim of Ruth’s pivotal influence on Gehrig’s form.
New York June 13 AP Sponsors of a benefit boxing show at the Polo Grounds said Colonel Charles Lindbergh will attend by invitation through Mayor Walker. He is especially interested in the welterweight bout between Ace Tiudkins of Nebraska and Sergeant Sammy Baker of Mine N. and that match opens the program.
John W. Wheeler Jr. and F J Mills reach the Brooklawn Country Club Spring four ball handicap final, set to play an 18 hole match this afternoon.
Yale crews spent the afternoon on the river at Gales Ferry practicing strokes. The Yale Harvard regatta committee announced government navigation suspension above the unload bridge during the race, with limited traffic permitted before and after. The Mayflower will be on the river race day and Governor Trimble of Connecticut will attend from a coast guard boat.
Founding Fitzsimmone led the Cubs with a triple and a single driving in three runs in a 6 to 2 victory over the Giants. The game lasted about 1 hour 85 minutes. Judge K M Landis watched from the stands as the Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games.
The Kaceys face H H in a twilight league contest at American Legion field Yarfield. Haney leads the circuit undefeated while Kaceys sit second after a tough loss. Kaceys strengthened, expected to battle hard for victory. Thursday evening Southport Firemen and DuPont square off in the same league.
The strong Cardinal baseball team defeated the Hawks by 12 to 2. Cardinals have won seven of eight games this year and challenge any 13 to 15 year olds in the city. Entries may be secured by writing to Manager Shea at 309 Bunnell Street.
Pittsburgh defeats Brooklyn 4 to 3 as Paul Waner belted a sixth inning homer with Bayne on base. Kremer pitched seven innings before Hill kept Brooklyn to three runs. Brooklyn outhit 13 to 7 but failed in key situations. Rhyne drove in two runs for Brooklyn while Barrett homered for Pittsburgh.
Watertown June 13. Herold McClary Bucknell captain and star shortstop left Watertown to join the Rochester International League club. He was a four letter man at Watertown High and played football, basketball, baseball and track for Bucknell. The Fresh Pond Indians defeated the Rovers with H Kline excelling in defense and T Callan driving the Indians’ hitting. The Indians seek a game with the South End Jrs of Stratford.
New Haven June 13 Yale track coach George Connors has signed a three year contract and will serve as head coach while Al Medall becomes assistant. Connors also continues as trainer for the coming football season. The deal was announced by Harold F Woodcock, Yale athletic association general manager, and awaits board of control ratification at the first meet of the year.
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