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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1927
Page
9
Giants pound Robin hurlers for Wink. Hornsby leads attack as they win their second in a row over Cincinnati. Five hits in third inning propel McQuillan's steady pitching and a late Terry homer seals the victory.
Ty Cobb remains a dominant figure as major league action unfolds. The piece highlights Cobb’s continued leadership, with mentions of Eddie Rous, Tar rank, and other stars like Heinz and Giants in a wide week of baseball notes.
Grays win both games at New Haven as Knothe shines with 21 chances. Jones and Loftus pitched well. Providence adds errors. Hits include Rodriguez Sills and Moore with key sacrifices by Mallsip and Jones. Final scores 8 4 and 4 12 in the two contests. umpires Ruin and White. Time of game not listed.
Yesterday's results list Bridgeport 2 Waterbury 0 and 13 4, Providence 6 1 12 4 with New Haven, Detroit, and Boston in the mix. Names such as Loftus, Kemner, Millsaps, Harris and Rodriguez appear with notes on walks and stolen bases amid a dense, weathered box score.
Suburns players dominated as Auburns defeated the Arrows in a decisive game. Pitcher Wem struck out Atford and Peeling, while Purley energized the offense to power the scoring. Schurrs earned the win with strong hitting and Mievetz contributed.
Chicago May 15 UAT ton Landhed drove in two runs with a sacrifice and Falks wild throw, helping the Red Sox beat Chicago 2 to 0 in nine innings. Tony Welzer allowed a hit parade but received supporting runs and bullpen relief.
New York May 15 AP The week's major league record of games won and lost runs hits errors opponents runs and home runs including games of Saturday follows.
Chief Quwanowahu, a 26 year old Hopi from Manuelto New Mexico, defeats Albert Michelsen in a grueling marathon duel over the New York to Long Beach course. With blistered feet sidelining two New Mexico companions and a train crossing delaying Michelsen, Quwanowahu finishes in 2 hours 47 minutes 43 15 seconds for a 24 mile 85 yard distance. The field started with 136, dwindling to 75 finishers, as top rivals jostled for positions along city streets and Long Island roads. Harvey Frick, Percy Wryer and others trailed in, with Michelsen 2nd and Frick 3rd.
Warren Harding defeated Central in a high school game as Young Reilly Jr repeatedly created plays. A misplayed bunt and a relay throw by Reilly led to a costly error at short, allowing Sweezey and Walsh to score. Despite the miscue, Harding earned two runs on a Fisher single and held the lead.
New York May 15 AP Four Eastern and three Western teams in the Major league races won more than half their games in the week ended Saturday. The Pirates led the National League with 4 wins, 1 loss, followed by the Phillies and Robins with 3 and 2.
Chicago May 15 AP reports Uruguay defeated Sparats 1 to 0 in a mid season match at Wield Stadium with Olympic ramps noted in the coverage.
Five Pittsburgh pitchers faltered as the Pirates defeated Brooklyn 9 to 6. Morrison earned the win, Ehrhardt took the loss after a seventh inning burst that erased a six run lead. Key hits included a Stolen base by Wright and a trio double plays involving Traynor and Grantham.
William T. Tilden and Francia T. Hunter won the international tennis match against Belgium, winning the remaining singles to seal a four to one victory. Tilden defeated Washer 4-6 6-1 6-0 7-3 while Hunter defeated Euban 6-6 6-3 6-4, with Belgians’ only win coming from Washer.
In Budapest on May 12 Italy defeated Hungary three to one to win two singles matches and the doubles, advancing in the Davis Cup competition.
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