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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1923

Page

6

Lefty Lou Gehrig Stars In Hartford Win

Lefty Lou Gehrig clouted a homer and added two triples and a single to pace Hartford’s victory in a free hitting contest. Gehrig’s long homer cleared the right-center field fence near the flag pole, with Grimes and Newfeld Park figures noted, as Bridgeport’s Slim Clary struggled in defeat. Hartford jumped to four runs in the first inning and piled on further as the game progressed, while Lehigh Stauffer and O’Connor managed key moments for the visitors.

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Hillies Win Doubleheader in New Haven Against Pittsfield

New Haven drops both games of a doubleheader to Pittsfield 1 1 and 4 5. Game details list lineups, hits by Garnon Dowd Davenport Van Alstyne Rosenthal Roser Fisher and Boss with Boss delivering a home run. Stolen bases by Stapleton Lawrence and others, double plays turned, and pitching notes credit Davenport Chatfan, Van Alstyne, Stratford and Breslin.

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Three Stars to Leave New Haven Tomorrow

New Haven travels to Bridgeport with three players set to depart the club this season. The team then visits Worcester and Pittsfield before Sunday’s finale, while Mullen, Abrams, and Abby are slated to report to Brooklyn, Cincinnati, and Rochester respectively.

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International League matchup yields several runs in late innings

Lavallic opened with a third base line single as Loftus forced him at second. Mullen singled to drive in a run and Rodriguez followed with an RBI single. Wargo and Orne both scored via hits as Bridgeport surged. Henzel faced trouble. Staufer was removed and Johnson allowed more runs before the final out ended the game in a tense late rally.

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Bridgeport High Prepares for Bulkeley Game

Bridgeport High School gears up for a Saturday noon clash with Bulkeley High at Seaside Park. Coach Coren Jaddig Reilly leads a two day drills plan, highlighting returns of end Wenn and Scott, guard positions, and a promising rookie lineup with Larsen, Brownstein, O Connell, and others shaping the backfield for the season opener.

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White Sox beat Park City Giants in pennant chase

White Sox defeated Park City Giants 8 to 3 at Seaside Park. Otto Gravis starred for Chicago, driving in key runs as the Sox overcame a late miscue by Park City. New York, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati fared through NL action while the Yankees stretched their lead in the American League. Babe Ruth hit his 37th homer amid a flurry of power surges across both leagues.

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Yanks Buy Olsen In Des Moines Baseball Trade

Des Moines Iowa reports the Western League sale of Olsen to the New York American League club the exact price not disclosed Olsen to report to the Yankees next spring marking his first year in professional ball He joined from the A M and ML college program.

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BRASSCOS BEAT WORCESTER IN STRANGE DOUBLE HEADER

Waterbury Sept 16 Brascos defeat Worcester 5 to 4 in a curtailed double header. A disputed eveond postponement led Worcester to refuse the second game as Brassos refused to pay extra after an earlier agreement. Kam noted players, Forsythe and Tarphy led hits with two base and three base hits, while King and Stovman contributed.

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Schwabens Beat Sokol Rosebuds in Seaside Tilt

The Schwabens defeated the Sokol Rosebuds 10 to 3 in a loose game at Seaside yesterday. Jon Dike pitched well, Goode led hitting with four for four, Loberan impressed on the field, Slactory sparked pace, Gu man added four steals, and Echavens featured in defense with notable plays.

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Ray Williams Wins State One Mile Title In Track Meet

Ray Williams of Winsted captured the state one mile championship and helped his team by placing in the two mile and ten mile events at the New York Velodrome meet. Joe Crowley of New York won the ten mile time prize with 28 minutes 26 seconds, while Williams finished second. Carbone of Hartford won the ten mile race, and Williams also claimed top spots in the two mile and one mile races with strong showings amid a large New England field.

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Williams Nets Four Passes as Browns Triumph 7 8

Washington, Sept. 16. St. Louis pounded Mogridge and Russel early to beat Washington 7 to 3. Williams drew four walks and reached base four times while the Browns controlled the game until the ninth inning when the Nationals loaded the bases before the third out.

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Paddy Lavery Stars In Rare Form As Halls Win 5 4

Paddy Lavery delivered rare form and gave Wall Community a 5 4 victory over the Crashns at Seaside Park. Ralph Cassidy and Lyne sparked the Halls while Reg Fagan pitched for the Crashes amid costly miscues. Vis i and Lesko stood out for Crashes, with talk of a conference rematch later in the week and a trip next to Fairfield to face the American Legion.

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Newark Girls Defeat Bridgeport In Seaside Park Meet

Newark A C girls beat Bridgeport A C 45 1 2 to 34 1 2 at Seaside Park in a dual track meet. Miss Ethel Behring led Newark with several wins, while Bridgeport’s Miss Crotty and others provided strong challenges. Events included sprints, distance, javelin, high jump, basketball throw, shoot-out, and a 440 yard relay won by Newark.

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Lockwoods Defeat Gas Lights To Stay In Lead

The Lockwoods beat the Gas Lights 12 to 11 at Sea Side Park yesterday to maintain first place in City League. Haggerty was ejected after allowing five runs. Lilla’s timely insertion shifted the game. Lith struck out nine in four innings, while Crottela and Laubecher led with three singles each.

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