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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1923

Page

7

Lefty Wilson Tops Albany 6 to 3 In Rough Game

Diminutive southpaw Lefty Wilson bested Albany 6 to 3 as Gene McCann shuffled a lineup and the locals produced a swift, sensational ball afternoon. Irving and Emmerich sparked a fourth inning rally. Spates and Esmond delivered key hits, while Wilson silenced Albany late with strong defense and strikeouts.

Gene McCann Gormer Wilson Bill Rodger Hawks Gibeon Aheagh Wilson Wailers Annie Oaklers McCann Wilson Hawk Spaces Emmerich Loftus Mullen Peat Hughes Jimmy Irving Joe Smith Big Red Fisher LaVallie Albany Rodriguez Esmondis Irving Loftes r@ut Spate Esmond Spates Murphy Perfect Fish Hobby Emmerich Rodgers Brown Ketchum Ketcham Star

British golfers tied after 36 holes in Open at Troon

Britons C A Whitcombe and Arthur Havers both 146 after two rounds at Troon, with Walter Hagen one behind at 147. Joe Kirkwood 151 and Johnny Farrell 152 trail as Hagen eyes another Americas-bound defense. Whitcombe set a course mark 70 in morning play as Hagen faltered to 76 then recovered to within one stroke of the lead.

Troon Associated Press America Walter Hagen Atlantic United States C. A. Whitcombe Arthur Havers Coverent Hagen Joe Kirkwood Johnny Farrell New York Kirkwood Farrell Gordon Lockhar Robert Scott Whitcombe Havers Jogk Hutchison St. Andrews Thekar MacDonald Smith California Alsll

Senators Errors Give White Sox 7 to 3 Victory

Washington June 14 erratic fielding and loose pitching allowed Chicago to win the opening game of the series 7 to 3. The White Sox stole six bases led by Mostil with three. Russell relieved Zachary and issued six walks while Leverette started for Chicago and lasted two innings giving five bases on balls.

Washington Chicago White Sox Mostil Russell Zachary Leverette Rapo Hooper McClellan I Collins Selhalk Leverettte Thurston Tevetest Ries Peck Goslin Judge Ib Harris Ruel Evans Zahniser Flomingsworth Gosslm Hooner Kamm MacClellan Sheely Collins Sneely Judge Zachary A

Worcester and Pittsfield split doubleheader in Worcester

Worcester and Pittsfield played a twinbill with Worcester winning game one 10 to 7 and Pittsfield taking the nightcap 2 to 0. Rosenthal powered both games with two homers in the first and contributing in the second as Worcester outhit Pittsfield 19 to 8 in game one.

Worcester Pittsfield Hillies Rosenthal Orme Shay Iind Bosse Malone Ldndstrom Roberts Ie Om Webb Dlrdstrom Robertlin Ronte Np res—Kuhn Rorty Tinie PIP Tsp Avlor Uv Rosenthal Gardén Baker Rt Stapleton Fy Barreth Hosse Ie M. Wilson Tierney U Sn Maloney Bruvengen Nagle Mulrennan Mueen i Othe Piela Au O 2A 108 War Pabor 1 Ad 0 Wd OD Two Base hits—Baker Busse Stanicton Barret Taylor Mulrenvan Stavengen Titfield Igases Mulvennyn Key Mulvennan Umnires—Rorty and Kuhn Ibs

Rensselaer Polytechnic Track Names Captain and Managers

Ivan H. Purnton of Utica was elected captain of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute track team. Manard Vallmadge of Milwaukee and Raymond W. Blinn of South Glastonbury were chosen manager and assistant manager respectively.

Troy, N Ivan H. Purnton Utica Rensselar Polytechnic Institute Manard Vallmadge Milwaukee Wis Raymond W. Blinn South Glastonbury Cann Maanager

Mike McTigue to Fight Siki in Dublin bout on Sept 8

Babylon New York reports Mike McTigue world light heavyweight champion signs to box Siki in Dublin on September 8. Manager Joe Jacobs confirms McTigue earns about $100000 from the purse. Doctor Patrick Cartan of Dublin represents Siki in the agreement.

Mike Mtigue Siki Dublin Babylon N.Y Dune Mike McTigue Mest Siky Patrick M Cartan Joe Jacobs McTigue McPigue

Dempsey Guarantee Payments Move Forward

GREAT FALLS Mont June 14 The second 100000 of the 31000 guaranteed for Jack Dempsey against Tommy Gibbons July 4 will be paid tomorrow. Kearns, manager for Dempsey, will receive the money in Shelby tonight.

Great Falls Mont Associated Press Jack Dempsey Tommy Gibbon Jack Kearns Shelby Night

Walberg Stars as A's Trim Cleveland in Nerve Test

Philadelphia wins 4 to 3 as Walberg dominates after relief, Matthews adds a decisive triple, and Cleveland faints under late pressure. Athletics pull within two games of the league leaders as New York fall to St Louis elsewhere. Atlantic Association ends season as clubs disband.

Detroit Boston Chicago Washington St. Louis New York Cleveland Philadelphia Walz Pittsburgh Walberg St Louis Athletics Paichers Indians Matthews Muntradews Cleve Anh Aly Tarihi Suai Vost Sewelles Lutale Connally Myatt Covele Fon Edwin Ae Tor Pneill Sth Balhed Tor Goveleskie Abor Hope Matthews Boo Perking Galloway Clevélind Ith Wuxapeaker Hli Céveleskiv Uiste

RODEO RIDERS PREP FOR SHELBY JULY 4 MEET

Shelby Montana June 14 Riders training for the Montana Canada rodeo linked to the Dempsey Gibbons fight July 1. Experts test wild horses to select contenders while top riders like Lou Minor demonstrate skill. Cowboys from the Northwest, including Indian teams, are set for the July 3 4 roundup with strong crowd expectations.

Shelby Mont Ike Fikhters Knight Ands Day Montana Miller's Ranch Lou Minor West Bayi Horsa Horchwest Shelly

American Association Sto Pau Milwaukee at Holombus

A fragmented note notes a Milwaukee game in the American Association. The text references Holombus and Indiana, with scattered names and dates unclear.

Sto Pau Milwaukee Holombus Marin Iwaneus Arty Net Indiana

Phillies Defeat Pittsburgh in Listless 4-2 Game

Pittsburgh limped in 4-2 loss as Meadows yielded six hits and struggling offense from both clubs produced a quiet contest. Rapp Walker Leach and Wrightstone contributed for Philadelphia while Maranville Traynor and Ring sparked Pittsburgh with scattered hits in a game marked by pitching errors and few scoring chances.

Phillies Pittsburgh Rawlings Gooch Meadowd Bk Ov Barnhart Meadows Philadelphia P B—S. Pittshared Holke Traynor Maranville Carey Walker Ring Wrightstone Philadelphia Balig Beadows Rig Kunz Kunz In 1. Losing pitcher—Meadows Auigley and Pillman

Rosebuds Aim For State Semi-Pro Title After Strong Schedule

The Sokol Rosebud baseball team has not scheduled a Sunday game but plans to challenge top rivals. The Rosebuds boast a deep fuse record against strong local teams and seek the state semi-pro title this season.

Sokol-Rosebud Rosebuds

State Moose Meet Is Now Sanctioned

The State Moose track and field meet at South Manchester tomorrow becomes a sanctioned A A W event after Secretary Thomas J. Tracy of the Connecticut A A W granted the permit yesterday. About thirty Bridgeport A C athletes under Al Anderson will depart at 10:30 a m to contend in the first outdoor meet of the season.

South Manchester Salmon Pure Thomas J. Tracy Connecticut A. A. Wi Bridgeport A. C Gtura al Anderson

Browns defeat Yankees 3 1 in season opener

New York, June 14 81 The St Louis Browns beat the New York Yankees 3 to 1 as Hub Pruett struggled yet held the champions in check while Waite Hoyt faltered in the eighth. Collins homered and Gerber drove in two to spark the Browns. Babe Ruth drew a bases loaded walk for the Yankees lone run.

New York Leyte New York Yankees Hub Pruett Waite Hoyt Browns Collins Gerber Erree Wy Hofmann Babe Ruth Yankees Hofmann Sth Hoyt St. Louis Wirt Goblins Witt Robertson Geiger McManus Schliebner Yugan Ward

McCanns Team at New Haven Today

Gene McCann and his coterie of players travel to New Haven this afternoon to claim their first victory of the season against the Prosse. New Haven has hosted Wild BHI seven times this year, but the locals seek a breakthrough. Tomorrow New Haven visits Eagle Street Pasture for the final Saturday game of the season in Bridgeport. A double header with Springfield follows at Newfield Park Sunday, with the Ponies visiting Monday. The locals will be out of town for the rest of the week.

Gene McCann New Haven Prosse Eagle Street Bridgeport Springfield Newfeld Park

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