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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1926

Page

9

Cardinals Sweep into Tie for First in NL Race

The St Louis Cardinals crushed the Phils 23 to 3 in the opener and won 10 to 2 in the second game, tying Cincinnati for the National League lead. The doubleheader featured a controversial dispute with umpire Kiem, a ejected catcher Wilson, and bench manager Fletcher.

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Tigers Bow 10 Washington In Doubleheader

Washington swept Detroit in both games of a doubleheader, taking the series to three wins and one loss over two days. The Senators won 3 to 10 and then 6 to 4, scoring three hits in the eighth inning to reach the second victory.

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Hartford Loses Final Home Tilt to New Haven 4 3

Hartford falls 4 to 3 to New Haven in the final home game. O'Farrell Bot tomley Zand Hafey left runners stranded and defensive miscues limited Hartford’s scoring as Rhem earned the win and Knight took the loss.

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Scranton Wins Third Straight in Clase B Final

Scranton defeats Manchester 4 to 1 in a Clase B championship game halted in the eighth due to darkness. Newton, Manchester pitcher, was knocked out in the fifth. Willson Uzmann Murphy and Sukeferth starred for Scranton in the New York Pennsylvania League series.

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Buffalos Seek 4 Contests In 135-345 Pound Class

The Meriden Buffalos seek four matches against any team in the 135 to 345 pound class for Sunday at Meriden. Contact C. H. Harrison or F. R. Southport to arrange. Left on base and double plays noted, with St Louis beating Philadelphia 11 to 4 in a game where Helnhart worked and Mitchell recorded two strikeouts. Umpires Klem and O Day. Time of game not listed.

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Bobby Jones Triumphs In Bitter Golf Semi Final Bid

Bobby Jones edged Chick Evans in a 36 hole match at Short Hills New Jersey to advance to the amateur championship semi finals. Evans fought back with superb iron play and a late rally but Jones pulled away with a 2 up finish in the pivotal 27th hole and held on to win.

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Cleveland Beats Yankees in Doubleheader Split

Cleveland defeats the New York Yankees 2 1 in the first game and 3 0 in the second, cutting New York’s lead. Leaven and Buckeye held the Yankees to two hits in their starts, with Leaven winning the opener on a ninth inning single and Buckeye fending off late rallies in the nightcap. Autry scored the decisive run in the opener. Meusel, Speaker and Lutzke supplied key hits in the second game as Cleveland overcame Pennock to win.

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Congress High Boys May Play With Central High

Principal Jeffery notes past arrangements for Congress High boys to practice with Central High and occasionally play varsity due to Congress lacking a football team. He says Coach Reilly did not approach him about such a plan this year.

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Postal Officers Approve Card Ticket Sale Plan

Washington reports that the plan by St. Louis Cardinals president Breadon to distribute World Series tickets was deemed not a lottery under the US penal code by Post Office Solicitor Horace J. Donnelly. The plan may be adjusted to align with department guidance while orders for about 5,000 seats per game were received from Breadon, seeking roughly triple the capacity at Sportsman's Park.

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Tunney Compared to Dempsey’s Past Foes in Norden

The Sportlight weighs Tunney against Dempsey’s challengers from Willard to Carpentier, Brennen, and Gibbons. Tunney’s size and skill are contrasted with past foes, noting his growth, punching power, and risk in challenging for the title. The piece argues Tunney could be a stronger opponent than Carpentier or Firpo and assesses his readiness for Dempsey in 1924.

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Braves Capture Fifth Straight with 4 1 Over Cubs

Boston defeats Chicago 4 to 1 extending its winning streak to five. Bobby Smith pitched well for the Braves while a fast double play stifled a Cubs rally. Cincinnati's Pete Donohue hurled a three hit shutout over the Giants as Cincinnati pulled ahead in the pennant race with an 3 to 0 victory at New York.

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Argentines Win Debut in American Championship

In Westbury a debut match at the Madison trophy tournament ends with the Argentines defeating Lyn 10 goals to 5. The match took place in the lane of the tournament at Madowbrom.

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