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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1923

Page

20

Ruth’s backbreaking pair of homers fuels Yankees win

Babe Ruth blasts two home runs in consecutive innings to lift the New York Yankees over the New York Giants 4 to 2 at the Polo Grounds. Gene Ward and Aaron Ward also homer, while Herb Pennock delivers steady pitching and key defensive support. The performance marks Ruth’s triumphant return and a first World Series victory since 1921, with a 50,000-strong crowd witnessing the momentous comeback.

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Babe Ruth’s World Series dominance noted in long-ago records

A retrospective on Babe Ruth’s World Series home runs notes his two homers in yesterday’s action and outlines historic marks. It mentions Baker, Gardner, Hooper, Kayten, and Strith as record holders, with Baker’s feats against the Giants and Athletics’ 1911 and 1913 moments highlighted amid era context.

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French Use Camera to Record Olympic Finishes

The French Olympic Committee tests a mechanical camera at the finish line for the 1923 Games. A three-foot high string across the track breaks as runners pass, triggering a camera to snap a photo and log race times to one twentieth of a second. A nine-foot block near the finish aligns with the camera via electric release, while a clock records split seconds and minutes for each race.

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Series Umpire Played Outfield For Local Club

Umpires handling World Series games trace roots to eastern leagues. Dick Nallin, a former outfielder with the Uridzepart team, shifted to umpiring after a failed game. Hart, Meriden native, is a veteran roller polo player and brother of Eddie. The piece notes Nallin’s rise from minor leagues to major leagues and highlights ties to Connecticut and Pennsylvania circuits.

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World Series Receipts and Distributions Reported

Figures show attendance at the second world series contest reaching 30,400 with gross receipts of 178,498 dollars. Of this amount the National Commission receives 23,774.79 dollars, players 74,830.58 dollars, and others 20,944.86 dollars.

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Composite Box Score From Two Yankees Games

Composite box score fragment shows Gowdy 2nd game 77 Bentley drives runs. Yankees players Frisch, Kelly, Ryhn, Groh, Scott, Ward, Pioa, and others contribute. Bases on balls and left on bases listed with pitchers Hoyt Bugh Pennock Watsunt Ryan McQuillan and Bentley mentioned.

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Syracuse Meets Tartar Tomorrow in Alabama

Syracuse coach Chick Meehan readies the Orange for a demanding week as they prepare for a big test against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa Archborg Stadium. Bowman's sprinting brilliance and strong line play boost Syracuse's hopes as they chase a pivotal early-season victory heading into tougher dates with Pittsburgh.

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All Hartford Ten Play West Side Eleven Sunday

Hartford reports indicate All Hartford eleven will start at 2 o clock to finish before darkness. West Side practices at Pope Park with park officials removing tackling dummies as players train in warmer conditions. Supporters anticipate a large turnout as Hartford’s top teams clash Sunday in a heated matchup.

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Yale Subs to face Georgia Eleven in Saturday game

The Yale subs will meet Georgia in a Saturday game as regulars are hurt. Richagan, who played last Saturday against North Carolina, is out with a sore arm and replaced at quarterback by Russell Murphy. New guards and line shifts are planned with Fallon starting at guard and Lovejoy at center.

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King Pin Eleven Seeks Games After Slow Season

The King Pin football team seeks opponents as the season stalls. East Siders display speed and plan to meet Jackson Star St Marys Stamford St Marys Overbury West Sides of Sanford West Sides of Meriden or other fast teams. Manager Costalio leads a recent practice with players listed including Youngs Nelson Chappie Delaney McGuire Partheny Lavery and Hogan.

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Babe Ruth Shines as Yankees Tie Series in Giants Clash

New York Oct 11. Babe Ruth hits two homers to power the Yankees past the Giants 4 2 in the second World Series game at Polo Grounds. Ruth's performance snaps a series drought, fuels a morale boost for the Yankees, and cements his status as baseball's greatest figure.

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Papyrus Springs Surprises at Belmont Fast Trial

Papyrus, the English Derby winner, stunned Belmont observers by covering a mile and an eighth in 4 6, with stablemate Bar Gold earning a late duel. The three year old sped from Dar Gold and drew clear, drawing a fast crowd eager to wager before odds shifted sharply.

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