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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1927
Page
8
Hartford defeats Bears 3 2 in the eleventh after Joe Morrissey delivers a clutch three bagger scoring two. Kahn struggles late allowing Hartford to rally as Morrrissey’s triple seals the win in a tense extra frame.
Hartford defeats Bridgeport 2 to 1 in a 11 inning game. Morrissey and Schmehl lead with hits while Thomas earns the win for Hartford and Krahe, Keesey, and Stapleton contribute in defense. Base hits go to Frmerich Meyers Tacs and Roser with key steals by Lacy Hermann Keesey.
Eastern League results show Albany, Hartford, Providence, Waterbury, and Springfield winning. Frank Hogan hit two homers for Boston to tie in the ninth and win 7 to 5 over the Giants as Mueller pitched and players argued over a ninth inning call.
Brooklyn crushed Philadelphia 7 to 3 in the opening game of a series. Caney Vance struck out nine and limited the Phillies to five hits. Cy Williams belted his twelfth homer in the fourth inning as Brooklyn piled up nine safeties off Pruett and Deratur.
Six directors of the Bridgeport baseball club held a special meeting yesterday afternoon but failed to transact any business or decide on several important matters. Those present included D. H. Warner Fred Woos William J. Shaughnessey John Murphy Walter Haggerty and President George J. Hull.
Albany defeated New Haven 3 to 1 in a pitching duel between Fuller and Kemner. Burkett's hitting stood out as a feature in the game. Fuller collected his 11th win of the season.
in Wilmington Dempsey said if New York talks with Tex Rickard fail he has three other bouts lined up. He aims to meet Sharkey next, hopes to prove he remains a top contender to Tunney and will be in shape for a July 21 date if fixed. He will visit fans and rest with Estelle Taylor in Wilmington. He cites San Francisco Chicago and Detroit as locations for the other bouts.
Sweepster owned by the Rancocas stable and ridden by Laverne Fator won the Shevlin Stakes at a mile worth 8 250 in a sensational finish at Aqueduct. Time 1 37 1 3, best in three year history. Cheps finished third, Jock (EB McLean) won the Elks Handicap at Latoniz Ky by three lengths. Percussion nosed Boo fm for second at Blue Bonnets track in Montreal. Jackey Stanley Bulcroft injured, Turner mount believed harmed.
Providence wins game one of the series against Pittsfield 9 to 8 in an afternoon tilt. Art Reynolds drives in the decisive run on a wild pitch in the eighth as Cy Twombley and Reynolds pace the relief effort. Harris adds a homer, triple, and single for the Grays in a strong batting performance.
The Fairfield County Hunt Club polo teams have trained every Saturday and Sunday since June 11. A first outside match is set for July 2 against Ox Ridge Hunt Club, with a polo dance that evening and an exhibition featuring Greenwich Polo Club, Ox Ridge, and Army team. A July 4 game against the U S Army Second Corps officers from Governors Island is planned on the club field.
Waterbury opened the three game series by beating Springfield 4 to 2. Pontes drove in runs and hit pitcher Lynch. Morrison shut down a late Springfield rally in the eighth. The teams schedule a doubleheader tomorrow at Waterbury.
Boston Braves pitcher George Mogridge was reportedly under consideration to become manager of the Rochester International League team. Braves manager Dave Bancroft said Mogridge would likely delay any move until later in the season if he accepted. Rochester Times-Union claimed Mogridge had been appointed manager, with John B Hicks denying a named successor.
The scheduled series between St Cyril's school team and St Mary's of Waterbury was canceled after a disagreement between the teams. Brass City management refused to send a team for a return match and F C Corbally, supervisor of the local league, called off the series.
Critz delivered a tenth inning single scoring Allen to lift Cincinnati over Pittsburgh 7 to 6. Joe Dawson started for the Pirates, allowed heavy contact before leaving in the ninth tied the game with a four run rally. Morrison pitched the 10th, the decisive run scoring off him. Wright homered with one on in the seventh. Waner went hitless in his latest game, while Barnhart extended his hit streak to 21 games. Prominent players include Grantham, Bressler, Pipp, and Gooch on defense. Time 1:47. Umpires Reardon ODay Moran. Winning pitcher Mays. Losing pitcher Morrison.
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