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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

20

Bridgeport Drops Seventeen Inning Tilt to Hartford 4-3

In a long 17 inning battle at 1 Field, Hartford edges Bridgeport 4-3 to drop the Bears to fifth place. Warhop hurled two down in the 17th, Bransling and Abe Hermann sparked the go ahead rally, while Loftus and Roser provided key runs for Bridgeport. The Senators won as Auer relieved to earn the victory with strong relief work, striking out several batters and allowing only three hits in seven innings.

Bridgeport Telegram Hartford Kitty Bransling Senators Manings Joe Morrissey Abe Hermann tPo Ad Schinkel Briege Jack Roser Acorether Bears Pannters Pat Loftus Schinkel Krahe Keesey Erentesnth Warhop Flasnes Ation Lout Mayberry Porcent Loftus Runtesa Rose Nouthrow Jack Emmerich Lacey Warhop Thid Bobby Br Krahe Fartel Roser Morrissey Peeble Bartel Stpleton Nelderkorn Arahe Heft Bridgeport Basle Nouran Loftua Auer Nout Stapleton Wwedonald Stammers Donahue Sperber Meyer Toller Emmerich Iflied Davis Meyers Neiderkorn Doc Keeser Thom Morrisse Herman Viner

Bridgeport and Hartford slugfest ends in marathon tie

Bridgeport and Hartford battle through extra innings in a 14 to 14 tie. Auer wins pitching duty for Bridgeport with key hits and late inning resistance as Krahe and Warhop clash in a lengthy, error‑marred contest.

E. L. Leading Hitters Roser and Others Named

Bridgeport Butte Providence Gil Waterbury Stapleton Bport Bowman NH are listed among the leading hitters with brief team and player mentions.

Bridgeport Butte Providence Gil Waterbury Stapleton B'port Bowman

Bears Return Home For Rest of Week

The Bears return home today to face Albany for a single game at Newfield then begin a three game series with Hartford. One game is scheduled for tomorrow and two games for Saturday, per Bears business manager Mike Healy.

Bears Albany Newfield Hartford Mike Healy

Providence Pirates Open Under New Owners in 6–0 Loss

Providence on June 22 under George T White and manager Donovan opened with a 6 to 0 defeat. Anderson allowed heavy hits from Pittsfield while UghtLy and injuries limited Butler and Harris. A fan incident spurred Wight, but he was restrained as play continued. Harris moved to third and Kamp to first. Attendance was large for a weekday.

Providence George T. White Donovan Wilson Ughtly Pittsfield Anderson Butler Harris Wight Kamp Walsh Miller Ib Parkinson Sothern Bates Sheridan Jones Smith Wilson Eat Providence Wes Mier Parkkinson Rodriguez Pep‘Joski Dence Balla White and Kuhn

Taylor to Meet Canzoneri in Bantamweight Title Fight

Buddy Taylor and Ton Canzoneri square off for the bantamweight crown in Chicago tonight drawing an estimated 18 000 to 20 000 fans. Canzoneri weighed 118 pounds after conditioning, Taylor about 119, with Taylor aiming around 117 1 2 pounds. Canzoneri is slight favorite after holding Taylor to a draw in their previous meeting.

Chicago Associated Press Buddy Taylor Ton Canzoneri Canzoneri Taylor Aceles Canzoneri

Athletics and Senators Split Double Header

Waterbury and Springfield split a double header in Waterbury with the Ponies taking the first game 4 to 1 and the Brasacos winning the second 7 to 4 Poorchase cost Waterbury the opener as Ambrose matched Brown shot for shot Waterbury rallied in the eighth inning of the second game on Joe Bloomer’s pitching to score three runs Paul Johnson homered in the eighth to tie the second game Bob Gill Comiskey Benes Slayback and sensational catches by Purcell and Johnson highlighted the day in a lively pair of contests

Waterbury Springfield Ponies Brasacos Ambrose Brown Joe Bloomer Paul Johnson Bob Gill Comiskey Benes Slayback Purcell Johnson Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Washington Mackmen H McNeely Harris Speaker Gostin Judge Ruel Bluege Reeves Lisenbee Bishop Wheat Albert Gutierrez Simmons Bedford Hale Cochrane Niebergali Boley Mahnken Colling MacPhee A Benes Quinn Pp Brown P Cobb Pate Poole Springdela Waterbury Os Gill Picher Niebergall Vangraflan Connolly Bedford Smith Rowland Hassier Fitzberger Mac Washington Phee al Po Springfield Mercely Rf Bells Harria Dta Stewart Bradley West Goosiin Springfield Rica Rf Tate Bhuege Rigney Philips Crowder Burke Bosse Thurston Bloomer Ros Niebergall Aterbury Collna Rf Purcell Fitaberger Gin Barron Perkins Comisksy Hassler Gray McCarthy E Johnson Springfield A Baeae Hedford

Kiddo Davis Sent to Senators by Yankees

George Kiddo Davis the Bridgeport born Yankee recruit joined the Hartford Senators yesterday and played against the Bears in a 17 inning game. He was offered to the Bears last week but manager Stapleton declined saying his outfield was already strong and among the best in the league.

George Kiddo" Davis Yankee Bridgeport Hartford Senators Bears Davis Yankees Stapleton

Farrell Stars as Albany Wins Over Profs 3 2

New Haven outhit Albany 7 to 2 but Albany pulled off a 3 2 victory behind Farrell driving in all three Albany runs. The game featured Farrell's standout hitting as Albany edged the Profs in a tight contest.

Albany New Haven

Aldermen's team to play city firemen at Newfield Park

Bridgeport Aldermen's baseball team meets Bridgeport Firemen tonight at Newfield Park in their second annual game with Hartford city officials. The charity tilt is set for 4:30 p.m. Alderman William Sadler, team manager, confirms the schedule.

Hartford Bridgeport Board of Alder Agerggstion Bridgeport Firefhen Newfield Park William Sadler

Thevenow Out for Rest of Year with Broken Ankle

St Louis June 29 AP Tommy Thevenow star Cardinals shortstop and 1028 World Series hero will miss the rest of the season due to a broken ankle suffered sliding into second base yesterday. Club physician Dr Robert F Hyland announced the injury. President Sam Breadon said no immediate deal to add an infielder is planned, relying on George Toporcer as a capable substitute to play short.

ST Louis Tommy Thevenow St Louis Cardinal Robert F Hyland Sam Breadon George Toporcer

General Electric and Arms Nines Clash Saturday

GE tops league but faces Remington Arms in a key Saturday tilt that could decide the lead. Arms, led by catcher George Chalkiin, aim to derail GE while both clubs chase batting and fielding edges. Diamond No 1 hosts Remington Arms vs General Electric at 2:30 p.m. with Remkus umpiring.

General Electric and Arms General Electric Remington Arms Combine G. E Geame G. E's Bakos Keilmay Targo Lubik Parker Walter George Chalkiin Central High Varsity Rerrington Arms Combine Arms Electrics Remtington Bassicks Remington Arms Bassick S Sane General Electric Bullard Columbia Graph Bassick Va Bullard Remkus Beardsworth Columbia Graph Va Remington Arma Umeee Ae

Sheltons Take Midget Crown in City Championship

The Shelton team from the North End defeated the Bears from the South End 4 to 3 to win the City Midget championship. The game featured timely Sheltons hitting and closed the Interdistrict baseball league season run by the Board of Recreation. Miske and Sick pitched for the Bears. Dolego and De checco appeared for the Sheltons.

Shelton North End Bears South End Sheltons Board of Recreation Ree

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