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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1925
Page
7
A field of more than 300 athletes competes in the American Legion track and field meet at Seaside Park. The fourth annual event includes boys and girls divisions with events across 22 track disciplines, judged by a panel including local officials and coaches from Bridgeport and New Haven.
Fragmentary text describes Buffalo in a public links dispute and mentions a forthcoming fray. No clear dates or participants are readable beyond scattered fragments and names. Further readable details are unavailable.
A scrambled racing card note highlights Pompey as the best bet in the NTH race. It mentions other entries such as Mar a noof and Time SENENTIH RACEK ard, with references to Seals and Solerrons in a chaotic layout.
Rumors swirl as Babe Ruth is expected to play against the Red Sox this afternoon at Yankee Stadium. He reportedly had a prior commitment but is set to appear in the two-game set after Labor Day.
The New York Yankees defeated the Athletics by 4 to 3, marking the A’s tenth consecutive defeat. Trade details and lineup shifts are not clearly readable, but the result confirms a continuing slump as the season progresses.
Pirates triumph 9 to 2 over the Cubs in Chicago, aided by erratic Cubs play and strong Pittsburgh hitting. Blake and Aldridge were effective on the mound. Freigan Traynor Day Hartnett and Sarr provided key hits as Pittsburgh built a comfortable lead.
In the Cincinnati entries a maiden two year old filly race is detailed with horses such as Pandy Hampton Miss Lady lann and Susinne among others. The second race offers a purse of 1409 dollars for three year olds and up with names like Maltien Star and Dry Nation present, plus odds and time references.
NYU announces O Neill as quarterback on the football squad amid turnover and coaching notes. Mentions of captaincy, formation shifts, and evaluation of players hint at strategic plans and leadership changes within the team.
Major League records for the week ending September 6 list wins and losses runs hits errors opponents runs and home runs for the week. The National League figures are included for that period with games counted through Saturday.
Pittsburgh Pirates leap to chase lead as Ramlings suffers a broken leg and Eddie Moore sustains a slight injury. The Cubs lose 9 to 2 in Chicago before 20 000 fans as Pittsburgh widens its margin over New York Giants to eight and a half games. Barney Dreyfuss accompanies the club, confirming the serious injury while noting Moore’s is mild and he will miss a week. Pirates maintain their confident form despite the setback.
New Haven and Hartford vie for the Eastern League title as Senators beat the Brasscos to lead, with clashes across scheduled doubleheaders. Week highlights include Waterbury and Hartford contending, Pittsfield and Albany fading, and teams trading wins at Brassea Park amid pennant-raising chatter.
Little Ketch 3 Chattanooga 4 Memphis 2 Nashville 3 Birmingham 1. New Orleans 3. Atlanta 4 Mobile 0.
Washington loses to Boston 5 3 ending a seven game win streak. Zachary started for Washington, Russell relieved, Zahniser pitched nine for Boston. Hitters include Neely Todt Prothie Williams with a two base hit and a home run by Harris. Umpires Evans Nallin Ormsby. Time 2 03.
Belmont card lists six furlong races with multiple two year olds and older horses. Entries include Araby Fairy Hore Koreen Son Am Finish Tress Parade Suen Nomad Little Father Nero Bestival Dismity and more in the first event. similar entries appear across the program for the Brushwood Steeplechase and later races with weights and handicaps.
Wesleyan University announces its football team will begin pre season drills on Thursday September 10 under new coach Sam Hil. The University plans to evaluate freshmen and remaining players as it builds toward the opener at Middletown on September 26 with Aquidneck College and later games at Stevens and Amherst.
Monza Italy September 6 AP Brillipert wins Italian Grand Prix in 6 hours 14 minutes 33 seconds. Tommy Milton finishes fourth in 3 hours 6 minutes 49 seconds. Bernie Starr leads Bridgeport with a .325 batting average, Hi Drew at .310 the next best. Bears linger at .281 while Duckett and Batch approach .300.
Louisville schedules a large event in September to honor the baseball anniversary featuring invitation to famed players and officials connected to the sport's early national league era. Invitations have gone to stars including Wagner, Young and Meesin Habell, with many others anticipated.
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