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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1928

Page

9

Yankees and Giants Triumphs in Major Exhibition Action

In St. Petersburg on March 26 the Yankees were defeated 9 to 3 by the St Louis Cardinals, dropping their exhibition record to six losses in seven games as Pennock Hoyt Moore and Colins struggled while Reinhart and O’Farrell starred for the Cardinals. Nearby in Augusta the Giants beat the Red Sox 7 to 1 with Ben Cantwell allowing four hits in four innings and Freddy Strom supplying power for New York. In Los Angeles the Cubs blanked the Dodgers, four homers aided by Kiki Cuyler led Chicago to an 8 to 5 win, while in Lakeland Philadelphia beat Washington and in Plant City the Reds were edged 3 to 1 by Indianapolis in a game marked by an error that allowed Cincinnati’s lone tally. The day also saw Shreveport rally from a 9 to 2 deficit to beat Chicago White Sox 11 to 10 in a charity tilt.

Yankees Giants Red Sox Cantwell Cuyler Cubs Los Angeles— Braves Phillies St Petersburg Fla Associated Preas St Louis Cardinals Uney St Lews Nationals Briroose New York Americans Trunkhouse Reinhart O'Farrell Pennock Hoyt Moore Colins Grabowski Caples Perry Jones Blake P Bartnett iDarfoot Gardner Hapnalmm

MIT Crew Starts Third Week Of Hard Workouts In Cambridge

MIT crews entered the third week of hard practice under Coach Bill Haines as they prepare for their first contest with the Naval Academy on April 23. The varsity eight from Cambridge relies on promising rowers from last season and the 1994 crew that competed in Olympic trials, with plans for regattas against Harvard Princeton Carnegie and a triangular meet with Harvard and Cornell.

Cambridge Mass Wvociated Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cleus Bill Haines Yone Naval Academy At Annapolis Canavista Sears Varetty Tech Bes Plens Pam Poughkeepsie Racea Naval Academy Harvard Princeton Carnegie Cornell Charles

Schalk predicts tight American League pennant race

Clark Schalk argues the American League title race will be close this season with strong challengers. He notes talent influx at Cleveland and St Louis, comments on Cobb and Speaker longevity, and suggests the White Sox could gain if the Yankees stay within reach.

George Sibicrele White Sox Browns Red Sox Lidisue Yanks Hee Schalk Philadelphia Connie Wack Cobb Speaker Tri Ae Cobb Speaker Cleveland Boston St Louis Witte Sox Schalk Yankees Sox

Centers Clinch Title In Boys Club League

Centers clinch the Senior League title by defeating Rangers in a fast game led by Maat who topped scoring, with Bisco anchoring the Rangers. The Monarchs and Laurel Juniors also played a tight match with Laurel Juniors prevailing in the third extra period after Pond starred for Jennings in the extra canto.

Rangers Maat Bisco Ranger Monarchs Laurel Jrs York Pond Jennings

Harding Shooters Defeat Hillhouse in New Haven

The Harding High elfle team defeated Hillhouse 483 to 454 in the State League yesterday in New Haven, matching the circuit's high score this season.

Harding High Elfle Hillhouse Yegterda New Haven

Former Holy Cross Star Sold to Waterbury

Leonard Dugan, once a Holy Cross baseball star and last two seasons an outfielder with Manchester in the New England League, was sold today to the Waterbury club of the Eastern League.

Manchester Associated Press Leonard Dugan Holy Cross Waterbury

Umpires Have Easier Time Now In Major Leagues

Umpire Owens notes major league officials benefit from more trained staff and on field coverage. He recalls earlier games where one umpire watched multiple plays, risking missed calls as runners slid and batters ran. Today, three umpires reduce blind spots, and distractions from old tricks have faded with better training and stricter enforcement.

WLSL Palm Beach Associated Press Buick Owens Brik Imple Bo Wes Op

Play-off games for ice title start tonight

New York March 16 Associated Press opens the Stanley Cup playoffs in New York and Ottawa between the second and third place teams in the NHL divisions. Ottawa faces Montreal Maroons to reach Canadiens. in the American division, Rangers meet Pirates with Boston awaiting the winner. Semifinals begin April in Canada. rosters feature veteran and star players from Ottawa Montreal and New York with key goalies and defensemen named.

New York Associated Proeas Ottawa Ottawa Senators Holeholdes Montreal Marcuss French Canadiens Montreal Jtar Benatory Boston Bruins Madison Squrese Tierden Farhe Clint Benedict Montreal Maroons Kyard the Maroons Red Dutton Babe Siepert Dan Munro Neson Stewart Hooley Smith Jimmy Ward Connell Winkler Alex Connell Maanagers Han “Ching” Johnson Bill Coon Lorne Chabotim Gow Leo Bourgault Bun Cook Frank Boucher Worters Allstar Pittsburgh Martin Burke Jack McKinnon Bet McCaffre Joge Smith McKinnen Burke Harod Dairwh Harold Cotton

Pirates to play home games on Garden rink

The Pittsburgh Pirates will host games at Madison Square Garden in the NHL playoffs against the New York Rangers. The Pirates have struggled at the Garden this season with multiple losses and only one goal in five games there, amid a tight series setup in the American group semifinals.

Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates America Madion Square Garden New York Rangers the Garden Rangers New York Americans Jane

Slattery Hopes Braves Can Jump Into Fifth This Year

Slattery, taking charge of the Braves in his first season, trains expectations toward finishing fifth or higher. He notes Hornsby’s addition and solid infield with Rogers at shortstop, Teslor returning as catcher, and strong pitching as keys to improvement despite not aiming for a pennant this year.

Slattery Braves ST Petersburg Pla Associated Press John Slattery Boston Braves Redskins Hornsby Rogers Patrell Laa Teslor Aamet Ipo Piehels Sone Pitcuris Benton Sukeu Collegians

Reads and Tri Hos Win Court Contests

Reads and Tri Hos posted wins in last night’s Y WoCA league contests. Reads defeated Stelger Poole 15 to 12 while the Chums led 18 to 16.

Fleads Chums Ri Hos Stelger Poole

President Nine Opens Year With Outdoor Practice

Warren Harding High School baseball candidates held the first outdoor workout of the year on the school field led by Coach Jack Mead. Over twenty five players attended, with twelve infielders four catchers five pitchers and eight outfielders. Eddie Sweesy is the only veteran returning as guaranteed shortstop or infield. Deep pitching staff includes Di Zenzo and Jacobs.

Warren Harding High School Jack Mead Harding Eddie Sweesy Seasor Carroll Ward Judd Chalko Graham Wozar Schreiber Lukachik Plvarnick D'Auila Genrelber Harters Dizenzo Jacobs

Ed Gardner Wins Lap in Marathon

Ed Gardner of Seattle wins the 23rd lap of the Los Angeles to New York marathon covering Giants, NM to Old Laguna Puesso. His elapsed time for the 8066 miles from Los Angeles is 1564.30.06. Peter Gavuzzi and Andrew Payne tie for second with 5.03.30. Anne Souminen tops at 1g 14 00 elapsed time. John Gober next at 6 18.20.

Laguna Puesso N M Associated Press Giants Ed Gardner Seattle Los Angeles New York Gardner Los Angélea Peter Gavuzzi Southampton England Andrew Payne Gavuzazl Payne Anne Souminen Detroit John Gober Moberly Mo Waa Gober

Fifty Thousand See English Teams Play Tie

A replayed FA Cup semi final between Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United ended scoreless before 50,000 spectators in Evert on March 26.

Everton Eng Associated Press Huddersfield Town Schefield United

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