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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1927

Page

7

Babe Ruth Hits Fiftenth Home Run as Yankees Fall to Browns

Babe Ruth hit his fiftieth home run and the Yankees were beaten by the St Louis Browns 6 to 2 in front of 35,000 at the stadium. The loss prevented a whitewashing and preserved a 21 of 22 record for the Browns against New York this year. Joe Dugan was honored before the game with a floral horseshoe and life membership by the White Plains Elks.

New York Associated Press St Louis Browns Yanks New Yorkers Hugmen Cubs Bingen Babe Ruth Pilt Gaston Chicago White Stockings Joe Dugan White Plains Elks Po O Rourke Ricert Sisler Ol Tlitams i E Miller

The Circle Club Head Swing Notes Fragment

A fragmented guidance piece describes inside and outside circle positions for the club head stance and swing. It emphasizes left arm back, weight transfer, and timing to drive through the ball while avoiding injurious motions and maintaining balance.

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City Tye Series Game Postponed

The first of a three game Senior league championship between Sokol Rosebuds and White Eagles was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for next Sunday.

Sokol Rosebuds White Eagles

Richards Favors Tilden Ten Trump But Talk Is Hard

By Vincent Richards veteran champion and ex-Davis Cup star analyzes Forest Hills scene for the national singles championship. He bets on Big Bill Tilden to win, outlining his path through Borotra La Coste and Johnston, and praising Tilden’s form, training, and past titles.

New York Poiest Hills Jean Borotra Big Bul Borotra Tuden Fritz Mercy Berklet Bell Elmer Griffin Biarritz Tilden Borotta Agaboo Henri Cochet Rene la Coste Coste Bill Johnston Johnston la Coste Pln Hills Hblg Bill Tilden Genlu Europe America Forest Hills

Tango Bird Removed From Atlantic Race

Tango Bird a Frances entry in the trans Atlantic flight failed to day from Paris to Marseilles at 110 mph and marked the disappearance of another contestant in the Paris to New York race. Weather was unfavorable as Paul Tariscon and Laurie pilot returned to Le Bourget saying Paris to New York would be impossible under these conditions.

Partia Associated Press Tango Bird Achieed Paris Marseilles New York Paul Tariscon Laurie le Bourget

Senators Beat White Sox In 12th Inning 6 9

Senators win 9 6 in the twelfth after Bluege doubles and Hayes singles. Washington scores the decisive runs in the 12th as Lyons yields for Chicago protest and the umpires rule a stolen third with two out. Final pitcher Lisenbee. Losing pitcher Lyons. Umpires McGowan Evans Hildebrandt. Time 2 9.

Senators White Sox Washington Associated Press Blueges Hayes Chicago White Sox Bluege Judge Stewart Hime Ana Fly Lyons Chicago Flaskemper Bluegee Kamm Faber Goslin Bliege Haye Crouse Chicaga Lyons Zarhory EF Johnson Jusenbee Ke Ber Zachary Tyons Braxton Johnson Lisenberlin Paber ¢Bluege Goslin Lisenbee McGowan Fvans Hildebranui

Hoffman Wheeler Match Is Feature Of City Tennis Today

A capacity gallery is set for the Brooklawn Country Club as the city tennis championship enters day five. The Hoffmann Wheeler feature pits two young stars with contrasting styles, Hoffmann flashy and Wheeler conservative, drawing sharp local interest. Other notable bouts include Lindquist vs Jones and Abbott vs Lonsdale amid a full 4 pm schedule of 3 oclock and 5 oclock matches with several upsets recently spotlighted.

Brooklawn Winnie Hoffman J W Wheeler Jr Hoffman Wheeler Edward Jones George Lindquist Harry Abbott Stanley Lonsdale Lonsdale E T Buckingham Gerald Lineburgh Henry Michaels R W Hall George Foster Sheldon Foster H Davenport

Connie Mack names first season all American baseball team

Philadelphia manager Connie Mack selects a star lineup with five Yankees, four Athletics, and players from Washington and Chicago. He says the Athletics fell behind the Yankees by 14 or 15 games despite potential to close the gap if they had played at top speed. The proposed team includes Cochrane, Lyons, Moore, Grove, Gehng, Lazzeli, Reeves, Hale, Gostin, Simmons, Ruth, and other cited players.

Philadelphia Associated Press Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Athletics Faw Athletics Alleason Mack Yankees Macks Cochrane Estele Lyons Chicago Hoyt New York Moore New York Grove Athletics Gehng Lazzeli Reeves Washington Hale Athletics Gostin Washington Simmons Ruth New

Major League Records Reported For Week

A summarizing note on the week’s major league records noting wins losses and home performance. It highlights critics of the stormy week with opponents’ streaks and the ongoing sequence of home victories and challenges faced by teams.

Ladies fall tourney opens at Brooklawn with Chapman lead

Brooklawn Country club hosts the annual fall ladies tournament qualifiers led by champion Miss Caroline Chapman with a low gross 97. Sister of Paul Haviland, Miss Louise Haviland, is second with 102 as first round pairings include several byes and scores listed for participants such as Miss Annie Fish and Mrs G N Bissell.

Caroline Chapman Brooklaan Country Club Brooklawn Country Club Louise Haviland Paul Haviland Annie Fish Harold Fish Walter North G H Edwards John K Williamson A M McNeil G N Bissell H_ Fishwane C E Patterson E G Southey G H Howard H If Lyon

Yankees sweep through second division easily

New York Yankees swept through second division opposition last week winning six of eight to close in on the AL pennant with two games needed to clinch. Giants slipped after a strong home stand as Cubs, Pirates, and Cardinals posted varied results shaping the NL race.

New York Associated Press Yankees New York Giants Giants Pirates Chicago Cubs St Louis Gardinals Cube Fay Fitteburgh Boston Red Sox Fed Sox Washington Detroit Ligers Philadelphia Athletics

Fine card set for Larry Williams benefit at Pleasure Beach

A sterling boxing program is planned for Tuesday night at Pleasure Beach dance pavilion with proceeds to the Larry Williams benefit fund. Main bouts feature Ruby Bradley versus Young Jack Dempsey of Hartford, a six rounder, plus semi finals and several other six rounders. Notables including Battling Levinsky, Eddie Lord, Izzy Kaplan, Jimmy Clinch, Jack Sharkey, Tiger Flowers and Lou Bogash are listed as attendees or participants.

Pleasure Beach Dance Pavilion Larry Holyoke Johnny Mi Bridgeport Mickey Genaro Waterbury Walnut Beach Mason Tommy Hamby Nanda Jessi Freddie Clark Springsfield Johnny Scalsi Danny Christy Jackie Ryan Fairfield Young Siki Hid Kaplan Eddie Lord Izzy Kaplan Jimmy Clinch Battling Levinsky Philadelphia Johnny Cacca Boston Jack Sharkey Beeny ‘Theodore Tiger Flowers Clicky Clari Lou Bogash Jack Deleney Tommy Loughran

Interclub Indian boat race postponed to next Sunday

The final race between Black Rock Yacht Club and Pequot Yacht Club for the interclub Indian championship was called off yesterday and rescheduled for next Sunday. Six boats from each club will compete on the Black Rock course.

Black Rock Yacht Club Pequot Yacht Club Black Rock

Champion Tunney Feels Confident Ahead of Sept 22 Fight

Gene Tunney trained through a busy day at Lake Villa attending church and boxing five rounds with Jackie Williams and two with Billy Vidabeck. Tunney, buoyed by strong work and a rested eye plaster removed, said he never felt surer of winning and must stay in top shape until the Sept 22 title defense. Tex Rickard and James J Jeffries attended, with optimism toward a Soldier Field bout and potential third referee Davey Miller among candidates.

Gene Tunney Tunney Jackie Willams Chicago Billy Vidabeck Williams Vidabeck Williams Billy Gibson Speculator Tex Rickard James J Jeffries Jack Johnson Richard Davey Miller Soldier Field Battle

Army in India Team 10 Changes Lineup for Series Game

New York news reports Col Tomkinson announced two lineup changes for the Army in India polo team for the second international match against the United States. Capt Richard George replaces Capt Claude Pert at No 1 and Capt John F Dening takes over No 2 from Major Austin H Williams after a hurling conference. Pert’s replacement surprised American polo circles as he appeared light for Devers eaux Milburn’s coverage. Williams was not expected to withdraw.

New York Associated Press United States H A Tomkinson Richard George Claude E Pert John F Dening Austin H Williams Capt Pert Deverseaux Milburn Major Willars

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