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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1947

Page

7

Branca Wins 71st Game as Dodgers Top Reds

In Cincinnati on September 1, Ralph Branca limited the Reds to 12 hits to gain his 2nd straight win, lifting Brooklyn 7-3 to move 12 games ahead of the Cardinals in the race for the National League flag. Bruce Edwards drove in three with a first inning double, Hermansky and Reiser homered, while Branca earned support from Walters and Petersen in a low-hit Dodgers victory.

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Yankees Divide Pair With Browns

The New York Yankees split a doubleheader with the St Louis Browns, winning 8-3 in the opener and 8-2 in the second game. Bam Zoldak earned his eighth victory with ten allowed hits. Dick Starr notched his first win. Hank Henrich led the Yankees with four hits and three RBIs as DiMaggio and Phillipe contributed, while Karl Drews took the loss in game two.

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Cover Girls League Leads After Night At Main Alleys

The Cover Girls bowling league resumes tonight at Main alleys with Vogue and Glamour sharing top spots after three wins each. Standings show Glamour leading high team total and high series while individual marks list high single and high average achievements for the period.

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West Side Boys Club Plays Midget Soccer Saturday

The West Side Boys Club schedules action next week with its Midget soccer team facing Orcutt this Saturday at 2 30 p.m. at Seaside Park.

West Side Orcutt Seaside Park

Dill's Jest Special Flavor-Cut Pipe Packing

An advertisement extols a flavor cut process for Dill's Jest tobacco, praising a roomy pouch package that prevents slips and spills while filling a pipe. Includes brand-specific product language and promotional tone.

Dodgers Hopeful After Brief Manager Burt Shotton Says Teams Can Beat Yankees

White-haired Burt Shotton, hired as a stop-gap manager by Brooklyn, says he does not share the belief the Dodgers are a shoo-in for the NL pennant and that if they win all in the league they could beat the Yankees in the World Series. He focuses on winning today's game and deflects questions about his future plans. Shotton credits the team effort and praises Jackie Robinson, noting his strong record and leadership.

Cincinnati Burt Shotton Brooklyn Dodgers Yankees Shotton Jackie Robinson Jackie Shotten Brooklyn Dodgers Branch Rickey Dodger A. B. Chandler Durocher

Red Sox swept by White Sox in Boston doubleheader

Chicago White Sox beat Boston 8-3 after trimming the Red Sox 6-0 in game one. Wallaaesa hit a second grand slam this season in the opener, while Taffy Wright collected four hits in the second game to raise his average to .332. Denney Gatehouse pitched well in the opener, aided by four double plays, as Chicago moved closer in the pennant chase.

Boston Chicago White Sox Red Sox Denny Gatehouse Chicago Jack Wallaesa Wallaesa Athletics Bill Zuber Taffy Wright Chisox Hie Ted Wuilliama Gatehouse Sox

A's Split Twin Bill With Cleveland Club

Philadelphia Athletics rally for seven runs in the seventh inning of the nightcap to beat the Cleveland Indians 7 3 and split the doubleheader. Joe Gordon homered twice and singled in the opener for Cleveland, as Bob Feller earned his 19th win. The split leaves both teams at 11-11 on the season.

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National Loop Race Report From Stauchaated Repa Ta Pet

Brooklyn 10 Home 4 and Brooklyn 19 Home 6 results listed with opponents Boston New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago and others. Brooklyn schedule notes unfinished game of Aug 17 with Philadelphia ordered to be replayed by President Fordick according to the report.

Brooklyn Boston New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Touls Chicago Fordick

Sinkwich Seeks Retirement From Yankees Over Knee Injury

Frank Sinkwich former All America back at Georgia asked the New York Yankees to place him on the voluntary retired list for the 1947 season due to a knee injury. He met with coach Ray Flaherty after the Yankees defeat to the Dons in Los Angeles and had his operation history noted. He played sparingly in 1946 after surgery and his knee worsened after the league opener at Buffalo, leading to his retirement request.

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The Hip and Shoulder Pivots in Golf Swing

Golf guidance on pivot limits in the full swing. Keep hip quarter-turn and shoulder half-turn so at the top the shoulders face the hole. Over-pivoting disrupts balance rhythm and timing, making it hard to return the clubhead to the ball for a smooth downswing and max speed. Maintain rhythm to hit high scores.

Cardinals Lose Third Straight as Giants Rout Them 17-2

In St Louis, the Giants overwhelmed Harry Brecheen and tied the score early, then pulled away with a four run eighth inning. Ray Poat earned his fourth win for New York, while Ron Northey's 14th homer and Gordon's 12th provided late insurance. Brecheen took the loss, dropping to 11-16, as St Louis slid further from Brooklyn in the pennant race.

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Marina Rams Drill

The Marine Rams football team will practice tonight at 6 o clock at Seaside park. Any team 17 years and under wishing a game phone 6-7880.

Marine Rams Seaside Park

The Big Six By Associated Press Leaders in Each League

A concise leaderboard shows top players by average runs batted in and home runs. Notable names include Williams of the Red Sox and Kiner of the Pirates, with strong stats across both leagues.

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Giants Buy Two Players From Jersey City Farm

The New York Giants announced the purchase of Mario Picone a right handed pitcher and Sal Yvare a catcher from their Jersey City farm in the International league. Both players will join the Giants in Chicago tomorrow.

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Phillies Edge Pirates 2-1 In Narrow Win

Blix Donnelly scattered nine hits to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 before 2,568 fans. Philadelphia surged from the NL cellar as Donnelly allowed limited trouble and the offense produced early and late runs.

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