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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
17
Giants edge Cardinals 3 to 2 in eleven innings as an error with two outs by Douthit proves decisive. Alexander delivers a strong pitching effort, while the rally features key names and late scoring that sustains New York’s lead in the standings.
Howley earns praise as a strong manager in Major League Baseball with the St Louis Browns, praised for discipline and tough leadership. He relies on soft spoken enforcement but can issue sterner orders when needed, using similar approach to Pat Moran. The team shows promise and maintained strong material from last year amid losses.
Steve Smith of Bridgeport outpointed Joe Malone in an eight round match at the Yonkers Sporting Club last night. Smith used a two fisted attack to press Malone, forcing a defensive fight and winning the decision by a wide margin in the eight round affair.
Detroit defeats Philadelphia 7 to 2 in a baseball game as Gray and Collins lead the Tigers. Collins earned his fourth win of the season. Holloway finished after Collins left. Professional line score shows key hits by Manush Cobb and Lavend, with Blue and Warner contributing for Detroit.
Milford May 12. Milford firemen’s fastball team meets Sterling Highwood Cubs of New Haven at Gulf Street Grounds Sunday afternoon. Foster, a veteran pitcher from Milford’s famed team, is slated to start against New Haven’s Cubs. Last Sunday, Waser was credited with the win as Milford topped New Haven after holding them to few runs.
The park team meets the Fairfield nine at Diamond No 6 Sunday, opening the season under Court Wheeler. Foresters invite rest of squad members to be present, and organizers seek fast teams in Hudsonport for a game. The lineup lists Suillet, Duley, Alstrand, Ora, Wright, Jassignt, Lasley, and others.
Johnny Ostalet heavy hitter from Windsorport region competes in the weekly amateur carnival at Walnut Beach. Bets on a strong showing as battles with Battin of Hartford and other rivals are anticipated. Nearby towns New Haven Milford Ansonia and Stamford may field strong challengers as Canain Will prescored in Batting 8 contest.
Governor John H Trumbull has been invited to attend the first annual registered tournament of the Connecticut Amateur Transhooters association tomorrow at the Seaside Gun club range Stratford. Entries include clubs from New York to Connecticut, with Bonner and Mrs George L A Hanten among notable entrants. over 125 shooters compete for state team honors and prizes.
Freshmen from Connecticut Agricultural College participated in a track event at the college venue. The report notes college athletes competing in sprint and field events as part of early-season college track activities.
American women fail to contest the May 17 golf match at Royal County Down as only five Americans enter the field led by Jane Finokh and Alicea Readleston Readleston. Miss Lettesh is favored among foreigners and Mile Thion de la Chaume, former British girls champion, poses the main threat. The Royal County Down course has undergone improvements with top greens touted and the event draws stiff international competition.
In Chicago on May 12 the White Sox extended their winning streak to four by edging Washington 5 to 4. An uphill battle turned when Clancy drove in the deciding run in the late innings as the Sox piled up hits and pulled ahead to seize the game.
E L leads the list of top hitters Roser Bipert Butler and Peploski Prov from Albany, with Hartford Moore and Yords in mention as part of the same lineup.
Suzanne Lenglen’s May tennis tour in France was canceled according to a statement to the Associated Press. Lenglen said the announced tour has been abandoned, though she expects to fulfill an English engagement as arranged.
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