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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1926

Page

18

Pirates overpower Reds in two game sweep

Pittsburgh thrashed Cincinnati 6 to 1 and 11 to 0 to pull within half a game of the Reds and three and a half of St. Louis. Fred Brickell led the Pirates with three doubles and three singles while Carman Ill and Meedo were strong on the mound. The sweep keeps the Pirates within range as they prepare to face the Cubs in another doubleheader.

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Racing Results And Entries From A Mixed Race Card

A summary of multiple horse races with six furlong and seven furlong sprints for three year olds and up, plus two year olds. Entries include Phantom Fire Craver Bull Gee Forester Bathilde Seth Belle H and more with times and results for each race. Also ran lists append.

Phantom Fire Craver Bull Gee Jones Clem Theissen O'Brien Kay Jr Bonny Castle Woody Forester Imbols Bathilde Seth

Belmont results first race shows multiple entries and times

Belmont results list ten year olds in a five and a half furlong race with Trapstock O'Donnell Candy Rock Dramatis and Evader Montclair among others. times around 1 06 with several noted bettors and prices. Second race features three year olds steeplechase over two miles with Ladi Jamenetta Moreair MGe3 and Abret two miles. only Alan ran Amatello Bonnacou and Over Red did not finish. Third race for three year olds added purse of 1208. Cartoonist Fator Electric Bart and Elec May share top places with Biz Blaze and Abek also running. South Race mentions matron with 85000 added.

Trapstock O'Donnell Candy Rock Carter Reilly Montclair Waren Miss Grier Pairmac Jemey Jonle Porto Belle Gold Tip ‘Perarr Ladi Jamenetta Moreair Finland Alan Ran Amatello Bonnacou Oveer Jons'er Bonnacourt Crerite Fator Etormmay Tor Harvey Bart Fisher

Devonshire Results First Race

Two year olds contest a $1000 five furlong sprint with Blaney leading at 14 lengths, Ojo LIS, and Lenore Elander among bidders. purses, times, and listed horses show a busy card with multiple entrants and varied odds.

Blaney McCrossen Ojo Lis Barnet Lenore Elander Horn

Tunney Prepares for Big Rabbit Punch Test With Downey

Gene Tunney's camp adds Cleveland middleweight Brean Downey to sparring partners as the heavyweight champ readies for the Dempsey fight. Downey, known for power, will box Tunney for the first time as Tunney resumes work after a day off, with six rounds expected against Downey Vidabeck and Harold Mays.

Gene Tunney Brean Downey Cleveland Johnny Wilson Downes Ile Will Gene Tupnes Dempsey E-Marine Answ Jack Tunney Downey Bily Vidabeck Harold Mavs

Cauliflower Alley Preview Signals Big Fight Broadcast

The heavyweight title showdown between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney at Pittland’s centennial grounds on Sept 23 will be broadcast across the United States. Tex Rickard, promoter, will collect 59,000 for broadcasting rights from a major sponsor who will be cited repeatedly during the broadcast. Rickard previously paused air fights to protect garden attendance, but now expects radio revenue to rise with the new garden broadcast plan.

Jack Peey Gene Tunney Centennial Grounds Pittland United States Tex Rickard Whhch Rickard New Garden Iarden

Boxing bouts postponed to Friday at Nutmeg Stadium New Haven

Matchmaker Tony Pasko moved bouts to Friday evening to avoid the Jewish holiday. Pavlilo rescheduled after fan requests from Jewish boxers. Ainpy Bellingon versus Scotty Hersburg was removed from the card in New Britain. J Cheney of Manchester won the state senior eel championship at Shuttle Mruilow course with 85.

New Haven Tony Pasko Pavlilo Meve Culver Bridgeport Frankie Portelle Hartford Ainpy Bellingon Scotty Hersburg New Britain J. . Cheney Manchester

Dempsey and Tunney Rivalry Sparks Boxing Debate

A longtime observer recalls Dempsey's conditioning, comparing him to Sullivan Jeffries and Willard amid pre title fight analysis. He argues Dempsey remains an athlete, while others faded, and emphasizes Tunney must exploit openings with skill and power to win. Golf and tennis next week join the calendar with the world series on the horizon.

Dempsey Harry K. Thaw Pol Lemipsey Bolterol Merion Joss Sweetser Cre Tolley Oakmont Francis Oulmet Rick Hirang Hob Gardner Max Marston Nein Anme Hoozis

Cardinals Extend NL Margin as Reds Fall in Pittsburgh

The 81 Cardinals widened their NL lead after Cincinnati lost twice to Pittsburgh, 4 1 and 11 0, keeping St Louis three games ahead with Pittsburgh two points behind. Chicago slid, while New York led the AL with a seven game margin as Cleveland split pair and Detroit beat the Indians 10 6.

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