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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1926

Page

16

Yankees and Cardinals set for third game with southpaw duel

Yankees arrive in St Louis ahead of game three as southpaw Ruether and Reinhart are poised to start for New York and St Louis respectively. The team trains amid boisterous crowds while Babe Ruth vows to carry the series with strong hitting at Sportaman's Park.

Louis New York Central New York Union Terminal Cardinals Ohio Indiana Illinois Yankees Unionville Ind Babe” Ruth Ruether Yanks Dutch’ Ruether Miler Huggins Waite Hoyt Arthur Reinhart Reinhart Herb Pennock Doc Woods Aeiad Pennock Kenneth Square Urban Shocker Southworth Shocker Cap Little Thevenow Lester Bell Rogers Hernsay Hornsby Cardinal Rogers Hornsby Douthit Chick Hafey Ffornsby Hafey Huggus Infield Lou Gehrig Tony Lazzeri Mark Koenig Joe Dugan Koenig George Herman Babe Ruth Young Burle Combs Leng Hoh Meuser Bib O'Farrell

Cardinals and Yankees face World Series notes on legends

Notes on Series by The Associated Press highlight Cardinals veterans Alexander and Southworth as ancient mainstays with Hornsby, and compare debut outcomes to past champions. It notes Sunny Jim Bottomley’s four hits, Thevenow’s .400 average, and team hitting and fielding contrasts as the series opens in St. Louis.

Associated Press Alexander Southworth St. Louis Nebraska Columbus Ohio Rogers Hornsby Alex Sunny Jim Bottomley Tommy Thevenow Combs Dugan

Wall Street Bets on Cardinals in World Series Clash

Wall Street firms quoted odds of 6 to 3 and even money on the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series as the third game approached against the Yankees. One house offered $6,000 against $5,000 on a Cardinals victory and another placed $10,000 at even money that St. Louis would win.

Cardinals Athletics Braves Reds Cleveland Senators New York Wall Street St. Louis Yankees aOne Damon Runyon Universal Seryst Pueblo Colorado Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals Yankee Stadium Rogera Hornsby Rine Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Athletics Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates McGraw Giants New York Yankees

Danbury Fair opens with race results and plans

Danbury’s fifty seventh annual fair opened with a two race card 2:25 lace and 2:30 trot purse 700 each. Zanena captured the 2:30 trot with My Mary Rage placing and about 4000 in attendance. Gov John H Trumbull and local dignitaries expected Wednesday while Bridgeport Day and special veterans attendance are mapped.

Danbury Danbury Fair Martiny Ruben Direct Brink Volo Chance Tolhemus Muray Carter Silk Dana R. Tageler the Rooster Joffre Em D Zanana Nelisen My Mary Rage Dagler Danesia Maloner Andy Vole Munz Pretty_ Poli Caroline Virginia Ashton Lady Scout Frances Brown Claris John H. Trumbull Mount Vernon New York City Trie Charles P. Summerall James Walker Bridgeport New Haven Road

White Sox Take Lead in Series Against Bruins

Chicago Oct 4 AP The White Sox defeated the Cubs 3 to 1 today in the fifth game of the city series to lead 3 games to 2. Faber started for Chicago then left in the sixth with Connally finishing as the Cubs mustered limited hits and runs.

White Sox Bruins Chicago Cubs Red Faber Sox Connally Morehart Barrett Uv Oo Sheely Falk Kamm Schalk Berg Faber Cuba White Sox gangLrigiliéx Freigan Adams Wilson Stella Heathcote Root Root Mostil Quigley, Nalkin Wiken Getsel

Paddocks Defeat Owl Football Team at Myrtle Beach

The Paddock A C football eleven of Walnut Weachonenca won 7 to 0 over the Bridgeport Owls Sunday at Myrtle Beach Amusement Park. Dan Casey scored on a third period run after a string of carries by Casey Carroll and Marsh. Next Sunday the Lake Views of Bridgeport travel to the same field for another game.

A. C Walnut Weachonenca Myrtle Beach Bridgeport Owls Dan Casey Casey Carroll Marsh Lakeviews Bridgeport

Nova Scotia Ship Accepts Challenge In Ocean Race

Halifax Nova Scotia October 4 The Nova Scotia schooner Haligonian will accept the New England Challenge and compete in the open ocean race off Gloucester this month on condition shareholders insure against loss The decision was made by the directors at a fog meeting attended by Captain Mr Creuse master of the vessel

Halifax N.S Haligonian Gloucester Jier Hkgonken Thy Avessel Creuse

Cardinals Seem Positioned To Win 1926 World Series

Damon Runyon notes Rogers Hornsby led St Louis Cardinals with balance and grit, predicting a 1926 World Series win over the Yankees. He praises Hornsby’s infield, Hafey’s progress, cacher Bib O Farrell, and veteran pitching while cautioning about fatigue and the Yankees’ lineup.

Danersk Eleven Wins First Game in Port Chester

In Stamford on October 4 special report, the Danersk soccer team defeated a New York team 3 to 2 in their first league game played yesterday in Port Chester. The match started poorly but Danersk surged late to thrill a large crowd with a strong finish and sharp soccer.

Stamford Port Chester Danersk New York

Amateurs to Compete in Norwalk Bouts At Armory

Amateur boxing bouts to be staged at the Norwalk armory on the night of Ort 26 under director Blank Way. Participants include entrants from New Cunran Norwalk Danvury Vairfield and Lridgeport competing for honors. The feature bout pairs Joe Nagy of Fairfield and Tary Cohen of Norwalk in the 126 pound class.

Armory Norwalk Blank Way Shmen Pure Mitt Wheniera Trom New Cunran Danvury Vairfield Lridgeport Joe Nagy Fairfield Tary Cohen

Dempsey Training Partner 10 Meet Colored Champion

A sell out is predicted for the first in a boxing series at Rakocai hall Bostwick Avenue Sri day night. Matchmaker Billy Jordan said seating at West End hall will hold 2 600 fans, up from 1 566. Johnny Saxon, sparring partner for Jack Dempsey, faces Henry Shaw colored champion of the New York National Guard with other bouts featuring Ernie Perry Tommy Pappas Jim Bones San Sanchez Juling Sombathy Chick Dorsey and Joe King Tony D Talma New Haven.

Acorn A. A Rakocai Hall Bostwick Avenue Johnny Saxon Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Henry Shaw New York National Guard Saxon Shaw Gotham George Courtney Larry Estridge Nick Testo Sammy Baker Eddie Burnbrook Ernie Perry Jack Delaney Tommy Pappas Jim Bones San Sanchez Juling Sombathy Chick Dorsey Joe King Tony D Talma New Haven

Mohicans Lease Newfield Park For Remaining Games

The Mohicans announced a lease of Newfield Park for the rest of the season after a key win over Orange A. Ct. of Orange New Jersey. Practice tonight at Newfield Park at 7 30 p m as Coach Eddie Helly sharpens the squad for upcoming opponents including Brooklyn Blue Devils and rivals Williams of New Haven.

Orange A. Ct Orange New Jersey Monhican Wit Newfield Park Brooklyn Blue Devils Wetstins Wagle Atreer Wetstine Strangvat Mohicans New Haven Williams Willians Alegridge Eddie Helly

Darien Tennis Team Wins at Wee Burn

Darien took the Pell Cup on Wee Burn Country Club courts in a match with Stamford Yacht Club. Darien won the singles and tied the doubles, with a playoff to be announced within a few days.

Darien Wee Burn Cluy Racquetters Stamford Yacht Club

New Champion Of Women Golf Opens Qualifying At Home

Philadelphia Oct 4 AP Mrs G Henry Stetson of Philadelphia Olympic to Berthellyn Cup qualifying at Huntington Valley Country Club posted one of her best rounds for the home course. Gienna Collett and Helen Meehan battled slow greens with Stetson leading early with 87? notes show 81 for Stetson and Meehan 86 others tied on 89.

Philadelphia G. Henry Stetson Philadelpha Huntington Valley Country Club Gienna Collett Stetson Helen Meehan Sara Meehan Bernice Wall Oshkosh Wis Edith Quier Reading Pa Ted Raymond Slotter Phila

Unclear fragment hints at golf score competition

Delphia had a 96 and sixth place while Virginia Wilson of Chicago scored 91. Mrs. R. H. Barlow of Philadelphia had 92 and Miss Collett, playing without serious trouble, could not improve beyond tying five others. Mrs. Caleb F. Fox, donor of the Berthellyn Cup, took 98.

Delphia Virginia Wilson Chicago Miss Collett R. H. Barlow Philadelphia Caleb F. Fox

Hair Groom adds gloss and lasting style to hair

An old classified style ad touts Hair Groom as a dignified combing cream costing only a few cents at any drug store. It promises natural gloss and a well groomed look for business and social occasions, taming stubborn hair and aiding growth of thick, lustrous locks.

Ingersoll Dollar Stropping Outfit Promises Keen Edge

The ad describes the Ingersoll Dollar Stropping Outfit with patent blade holder and treated leather strop. It claims the holder keeps the blade at the exact angle for a keen edge and promotes a long barber stroke to hone and strop. It urges readers to buy for ten dollars or mail a dollar to Robt. H. at Ingersoll, Inc., New York.

Ingersoll Robt. H Ingersoll, Inc Broadway New York City

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