Booster Night Pack Draws Big Crowd at Local Stadium
A large crowd is expected as the Bridgeport Colonel league team faces the Wat Hare Tamers at Candlelite Stadium in a Booster Night program. The event features home-run contests, prize raffles, and a doubleheader with Port Ches, plus awards for sponsors and civic groups.
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Locals Drop Twin Bill To Port Chester Club
Port Chester defeated Bridgeport 3-1 and 8-3 in a twin bill. Murray and Ziek took the losses in games one and two respectively as Port Chester rallied to win the night. The crowd of about 1,800 marked “Bye Night” as Bridgeport slipped to last place in the Colonial league standings.
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Yanks announce four game World Series ticket sets
The New York Yankees begin accepting four game World Series ticket applications for season box holders and groups. Prices range Bleachers 1.00 General admission 4.00 Reserved 6.00 Box 8.00 incl tax. Mail orders for four game sets only. Refunds if Yankees fail to reach the series.
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Cardinals Rally Past Cubs 11-1 in Chicago
St Louis hitters slugged 15 safeties including Ron Northey pinch hit grand slam to rout the Cubs 11 to 1. George Munger won his 18th, fading after toe injury as Musial collected five hits. Cubs pitcher Schmitz struggled early, leaving after five, with Northey and Musial fueling a ninth inning burst.
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Yale grid squad starts workouts at Gunnery school
Yale head coach Howard Odell led an intense afternoon drill for 111 players, with linemen in blocking pads and backs refining route running and ball handling. Reserve halfback Vic Tatarano wiecz joined camp, boosting squad to 59. trainer Eddy O'Donnell praised early season condition.
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Western-Jackson to face Stratfield Legion tonight
The Western-Jackson baseball team meets Stratfield Legion at Stratfield tonight at 6 o clock, then on Friday plays Black Rock in a best of three opener on diamond No 1 Seaside Park.
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Bridgeport alley operators to meet at Main Bowling Alleys
Bridgeport alley operators gather for a 7 p.m. meeting at the Main bowling alleys to discuss local industry issues and coordination. The session aims to align on safety, scheduling, and business practices among local lanes.
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Standings and Schedule Across National League Matchups
Yesterday results show New York 1 Boston 2 and Philadelphia 3 Cleveland 6 as key outcomes. Today games include Brooklyn at New York, Chicago at St Louis, and St Louis at Chicago with scheduled pitchers Rasch, Munster, Harrist, and Gheteed among others. Local minor league results list Stamford, New London, Port Chester, and Bridgeport games.
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Hudson Upsets LaMotta At Damon Runyan Fund Show
Cecil Hudson a Milwaukee Negro defeated Jake LaMotta in a middleweight bout at Comiskey Park before 6,501 fans in Chicago. Hudson weighed 155 pounds, LaMotta 165, in a rousing upset decision at the charity event sponsored by Damon Runyan.
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Feller Sets Baseball Pay Record With 1947 Bonus
Cleveland Indians president Bill Veeck announced that Bob Feller’s 1947 salary already surpasses Babe Ruth’s $80,000 major league pay, aided by a $40,000 bonus check. Veeck called the final earnings likely well over $80,000, praising Feller’s 17 wins and strong pitching as the league’s best bet to hit the 20 victory mark. He declined to disclose the exact amount above $80,000, noting overall satisfaction with salary dealings.
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