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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1927

Page

8

Pennock Injured in Batting Practice Ahead of World Series

Yankees southpaw Herb Pennock suffered a knee injury from a line drive during batting practice but is expected to be available for Friday's game in the World Series. Doctor J R Scholl said the damage was not as severe as feared. Pennock will work out at Forbes Field and could pitch if assigned. He was struck above the knee by Cedric Durst, with swelling and blood vessels ruptured. he remained in good spirits, despite pain, as he received ice and rest.

Pittsburgh Associated Presa Herb Pennock New York Yankees New York Pennock Forbes Field Shell Yankee Cedric Durst Huggins Herb Hug Hazen Cuyler Donie Bush Cuyler Cuyter Bush Flrat Miller Huggins Pirates Durst Yenks Hugging Waite Hoyt Ray Kremer Wilcey Moore Aldridge Meadows Hill Yankees James L. Kilgallen Babe Ruth Chicago Kenesay M. Landis New York Club Donte Bush Wale Hoytse Vic Aldridge Kiki Cuyler Outielder Clyde Barnhart Waner Brothers Paul Ruth Lou Gehrig Yanks Yankeesstadion Gehrig

Probable Lineups for World Series Game One

The Lineups ed Preas lists probable starters for the first game of the world series. Ruth Gehrig Waner Lazzeri Dugan Hoyt Bremer are noted with positions and umpires named E C Quigley Richard Nilan Charles Moran Emmett Ormaby. Game time is 1 30 p m EST.

Pittsburgh Associated Preas New York Wattsburgh Comics L. Water Koenig Jarnhart Ruth Waner Gehrig Wright Ag . Traynor Grantham Menaer Ifo- Lazzeri Ab . Dugan Os Harris Collins Smith Hoyt P . Bremer E. C. Quigley Richard Nal~an Charles Moran Emmett Ormaby

Three New Stars Boost Pirates to Winning Form

Pittsburgh reports three additions to Donie Bushs roster boosting hopes for the National League title. Lloyd Waner, Joe Harris, and Carmen Hill have become key players, with Waner developing into a standout outfielder and Hill a strong right hander. Paul Waner remains a leading major league talent amid Pirates long established infield, including Grantham Wright and Traynor from the 1925 World Series squad.

Pittsburgh Donte Bush Lloyd Waner Paul Joe Harris Carmen Hill Bush Harris Pirates Hill Indianapolis Washington Senators Paul Waner San Francisco Firetes George Grantham Glenn Wright Vic Traynor Grantham Wright Traynor

Milford School Opens Season With Connecticut Normal School Grid Dril

Milford Oct. 4 Special Correspondent Practice began for Milford football ahead of the season opener with the Connecticut Normal School of Gymnastics at Guilford Street field. Coach Bernie Tommers hopes speed and weight can offset a late start due to prohibited early practice.

Milford Connecticut Normal School of Gymnastics Guilt Street Bernie” Tommers New Havenes

Tod Morgan Suspended for Alleged Foul

Tod Morgan junior lightweight champion was suspended thirty days by the athletic commission for fouling Stanislau Loyga in their bout on September 30 in Chicago. Also suspended thirty days for failing to make weight was Bay Ruth of Louisville.

Chicago Associated Press Tod Morgan Athletic! Commission Stanislauz Loy Aga Baie Ruth Louisville

Cuyler in Pirates Yankees World Series Hope

Pittsburgh manager Donie Bush defends Cuyler’s eligibility and role as plans unfold for the opener with the New York Yankees. Durst's shot injures Lefty Pennock, boosting Huggins options. Yankees favored 8 to 5, but Pirates pitch, speed, and grit fuel belief, with 47 000 in attendance amid hopeful, sunny weather.

Scalpers Arrested by Pittsburgh Police

Pittsburgh police began a roundup of World Series scalp ers late today. Four arrests were made early tonight with more expected as complaints about scalpers in the downtown area prompted action. Barry Dreyfuss of the Pittsburgh Nationals urged enforcement against unsanctioned sellers.

Pittsburgh Associated Press Barry Dreyfuss Pittsburgh Nationals

Weather to Open World Series in Fair Cool Conditions

Fair and moderately cool weather was forecast for the opening game in Pittsburgh with ideal conditions expected through Thursday. Crisp air and clear skies greeted the Pirates and Yankees as they prepared for practice, today interrupted by yesterday’s rain.

Pittsburgh Pirates Yankees

Red Sox Hold Best World Series Record Despite Current Slump

New York Oct 4 By far the best World Series record belongs to the Red Sox who have taken part in five series with no defeats. They lead with five championships while the Athletics and Giants follow with three victories each. but recent teams like the Braves Indians Reds and Cardinals have also had perfect series starts.

New York Seris Red Sox Braves Indians Reds Cardinals Pirates Giants Phillies Robins Cubs Athletics Gants

Johnny Sill Joins Local Bridgeport Golf Scene

Johnny Sill, Wethersfield Country Club champion and noted Hartford area golfer, will join a Bridgeport golf club while remaining a member at Wethersfield. He has joined F J Kingston as a bond salesman and plans to base in Bridgeport, playing for Connecticut against Rhode Island.

Bridgeport Johnny Sill Wethersfield Hartford Sit F. J. Kingston Company Sil Connecticut Rhode Island

Rhode Island Champions to Meet Local Amateurs on Card Tonight

Rhode Island amateur champions from Providence headline a Red Men’s Hall boxing card in Bridgeport tonight. Al Kosial, Joe Bruno, Joe Russo and two other Providence fighters are set to clash with local contenders. Matchmaker Dick expects about 2,000 fans, with galleries and ringside seats prepared for a brimming crowd.

Rhode Island Frogidence Simon Reden's Athletic Association Madison Avenue Providence Boston A. A. U al Kosial Red Men’s Athletic Association Bridgeport Simon Pure Sammy Kraft Young Anthony Joe Nagy Joe Russo al Serra Joe Bruno Paul Kive Danbury Kraft Kossal Billy la Croix Almon Pure Norwalk Tommy Brown Joey King Ansonia Frankie Smith King Smith

Two new teams join Canadian Hockey League

Toronto report says the Canadian professional hockey league expanded to seven clubs as Ravina Rink Company of West Toronto and the Kitchener club were admitted. The existing franchises are Hamilton, London, Windsor, Stratford and Niagara Falls.

Toronto Ont Associated Press Entrica3 Ravina Rink Company West Toronto Kitchener Hamilton London Windsor Stratford Niagara Falls

Pirates and Yankees in seven game series preview

Advance indications point to a record crowd for the baseball World Series with Forbes Field and Yankee Stadium as possible sites. Both clubs played 163 games and matched 5295 at bats, while the Pirates edged the Yankees 807 to B87 in runs. Ticket scalpers are active, with ordinary seats at 26 and luxury boxes at 300 for a six pack, as downtown offers surge with hotel robbles.

Pirates Yankees Forbes Field Yankee Stadium Tcket Robbles

Yankees Favored 7 to 5 to Win World Series

New York Yankees were 7 to 5 favorites to win the World Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with odds also favoring a Yankees victory in the first game. Betting officials predicted the series would be the greatest from a wagering standpoint, as money poured in from quick takers.

New York New York Yankees Pittsburgh Pirates Yankees Odda Boney Milnagers

Yankees Ready for Great Series Declares Huggins

Miller Huggins, Yankees manager, speaks to reporters about an expected world series showdown with the Pirates. He notes no slump this season, good pitching and strong hitting, and predicts an exciting, high scoring series despite questions about a let-down.

Yankees Huggins

Eastern League Stars Left Out of Draft by Senators Head List

Washington leads with four players as twenty five minor leaguers are drafted by American and National League clubs. Howard Freigan gains attention amid spirited bidding. Lefty O Doul lands with the New York Giants.

Senators Pittsburgh Ed Prensa Baseball Commission Sandia Yankees Athletics Washington Howard Freigan Kansas City Brooklyn Lefty O'Doul Yankee San Francisco New York Giants

Toledo Defeats Buffalo in Ninth to Lead Series

Toledo defeats Buffalo 6 to 5 in the fourth game of the little world series as BI Marriott drives key runs in a dramatic ninth inning. Toledo now leads the series 3 games to 1 with Buffalo facing a 4-of-5 requirement. Speece earns win, Stryker takes loss, game time 2:08.

Toledo Ohio Associated Press BI Marriott Buffalo Bisons Bill Speece Madhens Fisher Grimes Biveonette Devine Koehler Marriott Lebourveau Maguire Tynon O'Neil Cote Balla Falk Stryker McCullough Yalx Speece Finneran Guthrie

Connecticut and Boston Women Battle for Kitteredge Cup

Connecticut and Massachusetts women golfers contest the Kitteridge Cup at Tedesco Country Club Swampscott Massachusetts. Nine players per side compete in two person matches with one point per result. Miss Georgianna Bishop leads Connecticut with other lineup announced shortly before play.

Connecticut Woman’s Golf Association Boston Women's Golf Association Tedesco Swampscott Mase Wendell G. Reycroft A. R. Ellis Hartford Massachusetts Connecticut Hartford Golf Club Georgianna Bishop New York City

Substitute sought for Purdue s star

Bloomington Ind Oct 4 The Associated Press reports Purdue football began search for a back to replace Cotton Wilcox sidelined by an ankle injury. Wilcox, a key back for the season, will miss at least a month after injuring his ankle in last week’s game with Harvard. Coaches tested several candidates in practice but made no definite choice.

Bloomington Ind Associated Press Purdue Cotton Wilcox Harvard

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