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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1947

Page

21

Bill McCahan No-Hitter Boosts Athletics Rookie Pace

The report highlights Athletics rookie Bill McCahan delivering a rare no hitter while facing Pegg and advancing the team's momentum. It notes college and local sports context with cross country schedules and upcoming meets, including Vermont, Pocowhatery, and Mead appearances, reflecting a busy regional amateur and varsity athletics scene.

Vermont Geo Oet Herst Mt Arm Pocowhatery Pramahoel Flartforeds St. Mi- Pows Unser Mead Bithpagten

Two More Horses Die In Fever Epidemic At Rockingham Park

Silent New Hampshire report says two more horses, Mavoc owned by H Guy Bedwell and Jim Arthur s Jack Vennie, died today from swamp fever at Rockingham Park, bringing week’s toll to three. Oro Rogo died earlier. Spangled Game remains seriously ill and unlikely to survive the week.

Silent N.H Rockingham Park Mavoc H. Guy Bedwell Jim Arthur Jack Vennie Oro Rogo Clarence Stain New England

No-Hitter Highlight Powers A's 3-0 Victory Over Senators

Philadelphia rookie Bill McCahan pitched a 3-9 no hail no run game against the Washington Senators, striking out two as the Athletics secure a decisive no hitter. McCahan, a Duke alum from Langhorne and Toronto veteran, combined sharp fastballs with top fielding to preserve the gem, the ninth by an A’s pitcher this season. The win extends Philadelphia’s streak and marks McCahan’s standout major league debut dominance.

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Yankees Beat Red Sox Twice to Lead by 12 1 2 Games

New York Yankees swept a doubleheader from Boston Red Sox 11-2 and 9-6 in Boston. The wins push the Yankees 12 1 2 games ahead with 22 to play, ending Boston’s seven-game streak at Fenway Park. Bobo Newsom won the opener for New York, with heavy hitting by DiMaggio and Henrich. Shea earned game two victory, aided by Pare, as New York totaled 34 hits on the day while the Red Sox attack produced limited scoring.

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Big Six Leaders In Runs Batted In And Home Runs

A compact summary lists top players by RBIs and home runs across the National and American Leagues. Names include Mize, Williams, Kiner, Henrich, DiMaggio, and Elliott among others with their RBI and HR tallies. The record notes are from a historical box score style tally.

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Ruth Doubts Coast Team for Majors

Babe Ruth traveling toward New York said there aren’t enough big league players to go around, making it hard to see the Pacific Coast League becoming a major league. He spoke during a West Coast goodwill tour to promote junior baseball and looked hearty after surgery and hospitalization last winter.

Chicago Babe Ruth New York Ruth Far West

Rhode Island State Grid Schedule Returns Freshman Rule

Rhode Island State College football Restores freshman rule with a six game slate opening Oct. 3 at Yale or New Haven night game. Schedule includes Brown Jayvees Oct. 18 and Nov. 8 game at Storrs against UConn Jayvees plus Springfield and College of the Collegiates in early Oct.

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