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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1924

Page

11

Ernie Johnson Homers and Rangers Rivalry Rally

New York Americans beat Detroit 7 to 3 as Ernie Johnson belted a single a double and two homers while Ruth added a long ball in the 11th. Bush pitched well for the Yankees allowing five hits and striking out two in a tight late game.

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Wilton Blanked All Stars at Orem Field May 26

Wilton defeated the Kennedy All Star team from Yonkers 2 to 0 at Orem Field. Swanson and Vuarke starred in Wilton’s win while Hayes, Brown, and Ross contributed offensively. Wilton schedules a Decoration Day game against Glen Club of Brooklyn at 2:30 p.m. in Wilton.

Wilton Whiltons Yonkers Orem Field Swanson Brown Hayes Vuarke Wiltons Glenclub Brooklyn Bedford Park A.C. Leo Brown and Ross

Red Sox Edge Cleveland 10 9 for Third Straight Win

Boston wins a high scoring game 10 to 9 over Cleveland to stretch their streak to three straight. 34 men played, Fuhr allowed five runs in the fourth while Boston answered with seven in the same frame. Pinch hitter Myatt hit a two on base homer in the fifth.

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Fonseca Breaks Arm As Cards Conquer Cincy

St Louis May 26 The Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 3 in game one of a doubleheader before rain halted the second game. Cincinnati second baseman Fonseca broke his left arm sliding into second in the seventh and was taken to a hospital. Scattered details note defensive plays, multiple hits by Shanks and Sewell, and pitching summaries with Howe earning the win and Morton the loss.

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West Sides Seek Memorial Day Game in West Springfield

The West Sides semi pro team plans Memorial Day matchups in West Springfield with several college stars in the lineup. For bookings, contact Manager Thomas C Fitzgerald at 158 New Bridge Street, West Springfield, Massachusetts.

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Sheiks Score Win Over Chiefs In Seven Inning Game

The Sheiks beat the Chiefs 6 to 5 in seven innings at St Joe's Oval yesterday afternoon. Chiefs miscues in the sixth led to three unearned runs, as Viscount hurled for the Sheiks and double plays by Cieplinski Burke Shay aided the defense. Umpiring by Ma coresky drew criticism.

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Shields Roming in Collegiate Meet at State College

Larry Shields and Blondy Romig, famed Penn State track stars from the 1920 Antwerp era, have returned to compete this spring. Shields, two year intercollegiate one mile champion and first American in the Antwerp 1500m, is regaining form under Andover Academy coaching. Romig, former collegiate cross country champion and two mile title holder, is back at Penn State under Coach Cartmell.

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Cubs Challenge Seeks 16 17 Year Old City Team

The Pievpont Cubs issue a challenge to any 16 to 17 year old city team and seek Sunday game bookings. Manager Wright can be reached evenings at Barnum 672. Lineup includes J 4z- Lowsky P Kelly BE Hubbard 5 Glover J Smith R Shenden Keegan Paul Lee BR Rev G Lamb and George Wrigs. In other news Black Gold the three year old champion trainer and Derby winner was shipped to Latonia Ky for the Latonia Derby.

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Blue Ribbon Cubs Defeat Twin Oaks Midgets in City Title Bid

The Blue Ribbon Cubs defeated the Twin Oaks Midgets on Oak Street Diamond as they push to win the city division title. The team signals readiness to meet any rival in pursuit of the championship.

Blue Ribbon Cubs Twin Oaks Oak Street Cubs

Chinese college plate tale hints at varsity team clash

Fragmentary OCR notes show a Chinese college player in the county league, with unclear positions and team names. The garbled text suggests Vale varsity context and a base gal or gal player in a county setting, but specifics are unreadable.

Gal Pleyer

boxing program canceled by Francois Descamps overtraining fear

Francois Descamps, manager of Georges Carpentier, ordered the French light heavyweight to cancel this afternoon's boxing card to prevent overtraining ahead of his ten round match with Tom Gibbons. Carpentier, on edge after six weeks in training in America, will resume workouts tomorrow with public sessions barred. Gibbons planned a ten to six round bout this afternoon after arriving three weeks ago. both boxers had remained in training.

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Judge Stars as Senators Beat White Sox 8-2

Washington won two of three from Chicago as the Senators defeated the White Sox 8 to 2 in the final game of the series. Thurston was hit hard by locals while Ogden, new from the Phillies, pitched effectively. Judge collected four hits for the second straight day, contributing to the decisive victory.

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Jack Kearns Sued for $200000 in California

US ANGELES Cal May 26 Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey was made defendant in a 200000 damage suit here today brought by Mrs Mary C Tenney film actress Frances Marion Fimeraon alleging Kearns attacked her after meeting in Hollywood where Dempsey is working in movies. The district attorney exonerated Kearns after an investigation.

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Syracuse Will Travel for Football Games

Syracuse, May 26. Negotiations for a football game with Southern California succeeded with a signed agreement for a December 6 game in Tosage tes. The matchup will appear on both schools regular schedules, a key change from last year. Syracuse previously faced Montana Occidental and the Dragon Aggie on a Pacific coast trip in 1913. The team will also travel to Columbus in New York city on Thanksgiving and visit Penn State at State College on October 35, with eight other games at home.

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Campbell to face Woodlawns in Spring Cup round two

Campbell will play Woodlawns Sunday at Ansonid in the Spring Cup second round. Woodlawn defeated Swedish A C 2–0 Sunday to advance. Other scores: Ansonie 2 Manchester 1, Stamford 2 Brithold 1.

Clan Campbell Woodlawn Ansonid A. C Ansonie Manchester Stamford Brithold

Pancho Villa to Box Ash Tonight in New York

Boxing fans look to a busy week with two local bouts and one distant match. Ecetio Villa defends the flyweight title against Frankie Ash at Nostrand A C while Johnny Dundee meets Luis Vicentini, then Toni Gibbons fights Georges Carpentier in Michigan City. Villa is the strong favorite as he defends the crown for the first time locally since last year.

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Recreation Bulletin Seaside Park Sports Schedule

The article lists morning closures for Deroration Day at Seaside Park tennis courts and baseball diamond No.1 for Union Triadic Societies services. It notes events across Diamond Nos 5 to 8 with times for teams including Royal Giants, Tromole, Y M H W, AlpInaa, Public Market, Giants, Madisons, Tigers and various clubs at multiple game slots.

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Rommel Victory in Pitching Duel Over Pruett

Rommel outdueled Herb Pruett as the Philadelphia Americans defeated the St. Louis Browns 2 to 1 for their third straight win. Both teams totaled four hits apiece, and the game set a season record by lasting only one hour and twelve minutes.

Philadelphia

Bridgeport High to clash with Naugatuck at Seaside Park

National Open prelims flavor the day as GENE SARAZEN and UGG gain favorites. Bridgeport High meets Naugatuck this afternoon with Captain Paddy Iavery returning from a three week wrist sprain for the Red and Black. The season recap shows Bridgeport tallying wins over Greenwich Norwalk Choate Hillhouse St Thomas Wilby Ansonia Stamford among others.

Bridgeport High School Naugatuck Seaside Park Bridgeport Reilly Bridgeport Bata Valley Town Boys Paddy Iavery Paddy Greenwich Bridgeport Norwalk

Norwalk to Play Ansonia Next Tuesday at Baxter Grounds

Norwalk High baseball teams up with Ansonia High Tuesday afternoon at the Baxter grounds in Norwalk for the eighth game of the season. Norwalk sits second in the Fairfield County League standings as the local nine eyes another league contest. The story also notes golfSelections for the Eastern Open Championship in Worcester with 164 professionals listed, including changes and withdrawals.

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