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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1927

Page

17

Lazzeri Hums Two Circuit Homers as Yankees Stretch Win Streak

New York tops Boston 19 to 3 to extend its winning streak to seven. Tony Lazzeri hits two circuit clouts for 18 total homers and Babe Ruth adds homer No. 43. Gehrig, Rothrock also feature with multiple hits. Ruffing allows 19 runs. Time 2:03.

Ruth Yankees Boston Lazzeri New York Associati *N Press Yanks Red Sox Tony Lazzert Babe. Ruth Gehrig Combs Koenig Meusel Ifsere Dugan Vera Bengough Ata Tien

Colleen Holds Lead After Star Class Championship Race

F. T. Bedford's Colleen finished third in the International Star Class championship races yesterday and extended its points lead for the title while Southport Yacht led in the series.

Bedford Colleen F. T. Bedford

Abul Fath Wins Saratoga Race

Abul Fath of Sagamore Stables won the Post handicap for three year olds and up at Saratoga in 2 08 2 5. Display was second with Buddy Bauer third as only three ran in the mile and a quarter event. The race was worth 83 700 dollars.

New York Associated Press Sagamore Stables Abul Fath Saratoga Display Buddy Bauer

Buffalos Beat Cubs 6 to 2 in League Showdown

The Buffalo Bisons defeated the Chicago Cubs 6 to 2 as they extended their International League leadership. Ogden Devine Welch Hart Nett and Churry contributed to the win in a game played August 31, with strong performances from both teams in Ogden and Devine.

Buffalo Associated Press The Bisons Chicago Cubs Chicago Ogden Devine Welch Hartnett Churry

Cubs Will Take Pennant Say McCarthy Claims

New York Aug 31 Chicago manager Joe McCarthy declared the Cubs will win the National League pennant as they lead Pittsburgh St Louis and New York in a neck and neck race. He admitted strain from the contender chase but predicted Chicago will decide the issue on their home grounds while Giants face the longer road ahead.

New York Cubs Joe McCarthy Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis McCarthy O. K Giants Junket

Y M C A Tennis Team May Enter Metropolitan Play

Y M C A tennis club official Lineburgh said he was negotiating with Tom Wilber about the Y M C A entering a team in the Metropolitan club championship tournament, sponsored by the United States Lawn Tennis Association, opening in September in the metropolitan district.

W. Gerald Lineburgh, Jr Y. M. C. A. Tennis Club Tom Wilber United States Lawn Tennis Association Metropuiliant

The Sportlight on Mind in Sports and Odd-Era Hitting

The article discusses psychology in athletics, noting stars like Ty Cobb Bill Tilden Walter Travis and Benny Friedman show how mental training complements fundamentals. It argues mental skills affect performance under pressure and that coaching struggle exists. It also covers Harry Hellman Lou Gehrig and the 1927 Yankees, plus Tunney and Dempsey as boxing notes.

Ty Cobb Bill Tilden Walter J. Travis Tilden Benny Friedmen Ty Cabba Bill Tildens Hellman Harry Hellman Tiger Lou Gehrig Heisman Yankee

Browns Split Doubleheader Thwart Tigers In St Louis

Effective pitching and timely hitting snapped the St. Louis Browns losing streak as they beat the Detroit Tigers 3 1 in the opener and 4 3 in the second game. Ken Williams delivered a first inning homer with two aboard, and Hice followed with a homer in the second game while Vangilder allowed only three hits.

ST. Louis Associated Press St. Louis Browns Detroit Tigers Ken Williams Browns Hice

Detroit Lions Baseball Box Score Summary

Home run by Rice highlights a game with stolen bases by Warner Sister E Miller and Sacrifices by Gerper with multiple double plays by McManus Gehringer and Blue Adams Gerber and Sister. Detroit left on base six to St Louis. Offensively Billings Whitehill Vangiider Ballou with walks and strikeouts distributed among pitchers. Whitehill struck out four, Vanglider strong in relief, Ballou and Stewart split innings. Winning pitcher Vanglider, losing pitcher Billings. Umpires Von Greflan Owens and Connolly. Time 1 51.

Detroit Warner Menush Fothergill Heilmann Rf McManus Ee Gehringer Woodall Tee Stoner P Smith P . Whitehill Wingo Bassler Stoner Smith Louis O'Rourke Rice Sister Williams Miller Bchang Melillo Gerber Jones St. Louis Mr Manus Warners Owen van Graflan Connally Lovis Reading Rochester Rt Sisler Williame E. Miller Dixon Adams Gerher Baltimore Vangilder Syracuse Ballou Stewart Syracuse Jersey City Buffalo Acduias O'Reurite Gerper McManus Gehringer Blue Billings Whitehill Vangiider Ballou Vanglider Hite Whiten von Greflan Owens and Connolly Pittsfield Baldwin Walsh Parkinson Sothern Bates Sheridan Bill Reynolds Prenee Wilder Enamann Springfield Po Bedford Gutierrez Bosse Johnson Ae Stavengen Wee Hearn Enzmann Stark Rorty McDonald Po Baldwin Ane Ef Bates Tee A Sheridan Ab A Miller Wilder C Watson Manners Ig x Abrah Pa ' Bedford Shavengen Wight Herrera Niebergall Page Brown Stussengen Pittafield Watson Eizmann

Ponies regain second by sweeping Hillies in doubleheader

Springfield moved back into second in the Eastern League by taking a doubleheader from Pittsfield 1 to 0 and 6 to 5 at home. Hearn beat Reynolds in the opener and Brown aided Page in the second, with solid fielding by Wight and Bedford pleasing a crowd of 2,200.

Springfield Associated Press Pittsfield Hillies Hearn Reynolds Brown Page Hilles Gema Wight Bedford

Victories of Brody Boys Highlight Pleasure Beach Card

Decisive wins by Joe Nagy and George Thomas, both Bridgeport, headline nine amateur bouts at Pleasure Beach arena before a capacity crowd. Eddie Brady vs Jack Desmond from New Haven opened, with Desmond cut early but leading until Nagy kayoed Sam Page in round one. Thomas defeated Steve Burbani, while Tommy Brody stopped Rocky Murray. Parkar, Denyem, Noreen, Lew Bush, Frankie Smith, Tibto, and Grant also featured. Brody brothers set for Friday in Derby.

Brody Joe Nagy George Thomas Bridgeport Pleasure Beach Arena Eddie Brady Jack Desmond New Haven Simon Pures Pleasure Beach Desmond Sam Page Nagy Page Crisa Bobby Powers Powers Thomas Georgie Thomas Steve Burbani South Norwalk Burbant Tommy Brody Eddie Brody Rocky Murray Mur Ray Pakar Young Parkar Jack Denyem Stratford Jimmy Bruno Hollister Avenue Youngster Noreen Red c Westport Morer Bruré R Lew Bush Lordship al Serra Danbury Bush Frankie Smith Norwalk Jack Dillon Dillon Tibto Jerry Grant Brody Boys Dem Bury

Mohican Grid Combine Holds Meeting Tonight

The Mohican football club plans for the coming season with a first practice set for Sept. 6. A meeting for players is scheduled Thursday evening in the club room at 1117 Middle street. Players to report include Brody Davis Wagner Sabo Patty Montanaro Cassidy Schemp Schultz Wetstine Shea Ryan Bogan Luddy Suchy Linane Strauss Dennis and Reilly. Eddie Reilly, a versatile high school coach, has been retained as Mohican coach.

Mohican Middle Street Brody Davis Wagner Sabo Patty Montanaro Cassidy Schemp Schultz Wetstine Shea Ryan Bogan Luddy Suchy Linane Strauss Dennis Reilly Eddie Reilly

Mrs. Barry Upset in Municipal Golf Semi Final

Mrs Joseph Ba the 1926 municipal golf champion was eliminated by Miss Helen Hulton a newcomer to local golf by 2 up in a semi final match Hulton advances to meet Mrs Baker in the finals on Labor Day Baker beat Miss Paulling Hulton 1 up in 10 holes for a place in the final.

Joseph Ba Helen Hulton Barry Hulton Baker

Famous horse Silver Fox broken hip and destroyed at Saratoga

The famous Silver Fox a son of Grey Fox II and Mary Queen of Scots that won the Coney Island derby the track opening year broke a hip while galloping near Saratoga Springs this morning and had to be destroyed. The horse had been sold in Hamburgs by the Rancocos stable days earlier.

Saratoga Springs Silver Fox Grey Fox Mary Queen of Scots Cincinnati Nere J. Hastings Rancocos

Final Elimination Polo Finals Set at Fairfield La Hunt Club

The finals of the elimination cap polo tournament take place this evening at 6 30 P M at the Fairfield La Hunt club polo field on Long Lot road Westport The winner will meet Ox Ridge polo team of Darien in a semi final at 3 30 Saturday September 3 The finals date will be announced later.

Fairfield la Hunt Club Long Lote Road Westport Ox Ridge Darien

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