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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1927

Page

16

Bears Take a Lopsided Loss to Providence 11 6

The rebuilt Bears, with new catcher and second baseman and a new pitcher, play poorly at Newfield Park and fall 11 to 6 as Providence scores early and pours on five runs in the sixth. Eddie LePard labors, Hegan wild, Macklin returns for the Bears, and Bartell, Lacey, and Cronin contribute late. The Grays mistreat LePard with nine hits through seven innings while the Bears rally only briefly in the seventh and ninth.

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Canavan Released as Dowd benched in Eastern League

Pittsfield and Albany posted 6 1 and 11 4 scores with Hartford over Springfield 11 3 Providence over Bridgeport 11 6 and Waterbury 8 4. Dowd benched after Lacy acquisition, Canavan released. Bears over the limit and to drop two players.

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Waterbury Tops New Haven as Hopkins Debut NBC

Waterbury defeated New Haven 4 to 2 as Paul Hopkins making his first start for Hartford faced early trouble and the Brasscos attacked Lou North. Bob Giguere led Waterbury with four hits while Slayback and Hassler contributed key doubles and runs. Final line shows Zellars earning the win over North with Waterbury taking the early lead and holding on.

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Waterbury Star recalls Giants pioneer Roger Connor

June 20 or 21 1886 Boston Associated Press notes Roger Connor of Waterbury first to hit a home run in both old and new parks. Connor, 6 feet 2 inches, 210 pounds, played third base for the New York Giants, achieving a historic feat on September 21 1886. He later served as manager and player with Springfield and retired after a 2 320 batting average in his final active season.

Waterbury Associated Press New York Giants Roger Connor Neewounds Connor Conan LeFue Connors Watuis Iime Polo Grounds Conor Tesind Wil Convareticae New Bedford Howoke Miws Tos Oy Key York

Steve Smith Beats Jack Scott in Holyoke Bout

In Holyoke on June 20 special correspondent report Steve Smith of Bridgeport won a hard fought decision over Jack Scott of Atlantic City in the feature bout. Smith pressed throughout and exchanged punches with Scott, drawing strong applause as the judges favored Smith.

Holyoke Steve Smith Bridgeport Jack Scott Atlantic City Smith Scott

Armour trailing Farrell in play for Shawnee Open

Johnny Farrell of Quaker Ridge leads Shawnee Open with 138 for 38 holes at Shawnee-on-Delaware. Farrell holds a three stroke edge over MacFarlane after day one as Mehlheim and Turresa chase, while Armour finalizes 151 and misses by two.

Shawnee - ON - Delaware Pnine Johnny Farell Quaker Ridge Mamaroneck NY Mak Farrell MacFarlane William Mehthorn New York Tommy Armour Cule Armour Partell Wil Tiana Mehlheim Strodes Joe Turresa White Pius NI Y Leo Diegel White Plains Turresa Bobby Cruick Hank

Chicago Girl Leads In Buffalo Play

Virginia Van Wie, a Chicago girl, led in the qualifying round of Buffalo’s seventh annual women’s invitation golf tournament. The field included Miss Van Wie and others as they competed under a slow course after prior day rain.

Chicago Girl Buffalo Associated Press Virginla van Wie Jek Ure Count Club of Buffalos Miss van We Preyius Bentia Faith Hutchinsan Kanaws Bey Ted Mias Helen Payse Blanche Parl Ciel

Pittsfield Wins Doubleheader Over Albany in Low-Scoring Games

Pittsfield defeated Albany in both games of a doubleheader, 3-1 and 11-4. A ninth-inning triple play in the second game wiped out Albany threats while Yordy homered twice and drove in four. Pitching duels featured Sasemella and Hopkins, each granting four hits.

Albany Associated Press Pittsfield Gleason

Firemen's League games postponed by rain

Milford reports rain postponed all Firemen's League games. West Haven End Hose faced Hamden tied for first with Milford Inc, Shelton and Beacons. Schedule shows West Shore Fur Deputine at Guilford, Poa Hace at Ansonia, Nath Ena Hose at Charter Hero, Beacon Hose at Hamden.

Milford Connecticut Firemens End Hose Company Nine West Maven Arete Engine Company North Enstee Hemden Milford Inc Eho Hose Company Aggregation Ab Shelton West Shore Fur Deputine Bucet Allinstown West Haven Nath Ena Hose Ansonia Beacon Falls Val Hamden Genteitile

100 to 1 Shot Wins Blue Bonnets Feature

In Montreal at Blue Bonnets on June 20 Antimony a 100 to 1 shot won the second race of the third day’s summer meet, taking an $800 purse after a five and one half furlong dash. The horse, owned by W T Trevhelme, paid 8217.90 to show a 62 investment amid track followers’ cheers.

Montreal Quebec Associated Press Blue Bonnets Track W T Trevhelme

Yale and Harvard Oarsmen Open Final Drive

Yale and Harvard crews held a long practice on the river with varsity stroking 73 and junior varsity at 27 to 28 as conditions favored speed. The Yale crew edged ahead at times while the junior varsity struggled to keep pace. Officials and press notes described a tense final preparation ahead of Friday’s race.

YALE Harvard Windue Thief Varsity Junor Tarsus Don Gini Anfwer Lrutenes US Submarne

Dekuh Be a Slim Lieber On Technical Kayo

In New York on June 20 AP reports Arthur Dekuh weighed 212½ pounds and Dan Lieber 188¾ pounds as Dekuh won by technical knockout in the third round at Dexter Park Arena Brooklyn. The main bout headline featured a 10 round match with earlier results a draw between Murray Gitlitz 182 of New Haven Conn and Billy Vidabeck 179, with Buca III noted in supporting action.

New York Ell Ioup Arthu Dekuh Heave- Wight Dan Lieber Dexter Park Brooklyn Dehub Lieber Murray Gitlitz New Har

Hartford Beats Springfield in 11-3 Victory

Hartford defeated Springfield 11 to 3 behind steady pitching by Auer. Metevier started for Springfield and allowed seven runs in the fourth inning on five hits and four walks. Page, Schinkel, and Krahe led Hartford with key hits as the Senators pulled away after Metevier’s early struggles.

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Travers Kayoes Sheik Leonard In New Haven Showdown

Tony Travers of New Haven won by technical knockout in the sixth round over Sheik Leonard of Wallingford in a main eight round card at White City stadium. Leonard twice counted to nine in the sixth before seconds threw in the towel. Arthur Chapdelaine of Wallingford was awarded the decision over Al Beauregard in an eight round bout.

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Captain of Princeton Team Honor Student Named

Walfred B Thulin of Belmont Massachusetts named among Princeton captains as an honor student. He led lacrosse and earned the highest honors in psychology as announced by the Associated Press on June 16.

SPTS Princeton WN J Associated Press Walfred Thulin Belmont Mass Lacrosse

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