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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1947

Page

10

Frank Shea Returns to Form Yankee Win Over White Sox 8 1

New York rookie Frank Shea returned to form after an arm injury as the Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 8 to 1. He struck out eight over seven innings, helped by Rudy York homering off Lopat and Thurman Tucker driving in runs. York’s homer capped a late surge and solid Yankee defense.

New York Frank Shean Chicago White Sox Yankee Allie Reynolda White Sox Shen Rudy York Thurman Turker York Fit Lopat George Stirnwel Yank Cots

Jewish Center Enters Team in Soccer Loop

The Jewish Center Community Agency will enter a team in the Biate Soccer League. Players desiring trouble are asked to report Sunday morning at 10 oclock at the soccer field in Sea de Path. Former European etaca will be on hand to be later the team coach and trainer Sam Dor ehimaky is confident the Jewish Center representatives will provide their followers with high caliber aeoorer.

Jewish Center Agen Seade Path Sam Dorehimaky

Lew Worsham Tops North Fulton Open Lead

Lew Worsham the U S Open champion shot a three under par 68 to take a two stroke lead in the opening round of the North Fulton open at Atlanta. The Oakmont pro, who won his first major at the Druid Hills event, played 32 on the front nine and 36 on the back.

Atlanta Lew Worsham Worsham Oakmont Pa North Fulton

Yale Crippled Odell Forges On With Light Practice

Yale football faced a light practice day as Howie Odell held morning and afternoon sessions to aid 14 injured players. Key backfield stars Levi Jackson Van dy Kirk Art Fitzgerald Jimmy Fucha and Billy Boos were sidelined with various injuries while captains Cotty Davidson John Setear and Ed Pivcevich also missed time.

New Haven Howie Odell Yale Odell Levi Jackson Vandy Kirk U. S. Military Academy Art Fitzgerald Jackson Jimmy Fucha Billy Boos Cotty Davidson John Setear Ed Pivcevich

Harvard football drill shifts players to snapperback roles

Cambridge Massachusetts September 18 Harvard coach Dick Harlow reorganized the center squad by moving guards Nick Rodiz and Ken Middendorf into snapperback positions. The squad conducted a long light workout with emphasis on shell drills and kicking under pressure.

Cambridge Maass Dick Harlow Nick Rodiz Ken Middendorf Harvard

Brown University Football Preseason Scrimmage Focuses on Pass Defense

Providence report notes Coach Rip Engle plans to decide starting lineup next week after drills aimed at fixing errors from the Boston University scrimmage. Emphasis during practice was on pass defense, a key issue in Brown’s early training.

Providence R. I Connecticut Brown University Rip Engle Boston University

Red Sox Rally Past Browns 10-6 for Split Victory

Boston overturns a 6-0 deficit against St. Louis Browns, pounding 14 of 16 hits in the final three innings to win 10-6. Doerr belts a homer, Jones and Tebbetts contribute, Klinger off the mound earns win, Sanford takes loss in front of 3,502.

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Giants Rip Cubs 9-5 in Chicago Showdown

New York Giants slugged their season total to 211 home runs with a 9 to 5 win over the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. Key hits included home runs by Thomson and two-bag hits by Kerr and Vavarretta, as Jones outpitched Miller and Meers saw action for New York. Attendance was 5,344 as the Giants improved their record.

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Rockets Prepare For Tough Melee In Opening Scrimmage

Stratford Rockets coach Tom Andrews drilled Finlayson Santucci and George Santa in a long scrimmage at Longbrook Park as they prep for Sunday's semi pro opener against the Forest Hill Long Island Pros. Andrews emphasizes aerial attack with a heavier Pros lineup and plans further scrimmages tonight and Saturday morning.

Tom Andrews George Finlayson Rudy Santucci George Santa Andrews Harding Stratford Hank Meyers Black Rock Tony Ross Rambler Santucci Longbrock Park

Wharf Rats Seek Grid Games In City

The Wharf Rats want football games with any city team and will arrange contests by phone at 7 13507.

Wharf Rats

Football Ratings For Saturday Games

Football ratings list Saturday matchups with favorites and underdogs across conferences. Kentucky versus Mississippi, Kansas against Texas Christian, Penn State vs Washington State, Missouri against St Louis U, California vs Santa Clara, Oklahoma A&M versus Kansas State, Texas against Texas Tech.

Kentucky Mississippi Kansas Texas Christian Penn State Wash. State Missouri Sti. Louis U California Santa Clara Okla Kansas State Texas Tech

Shkor Vies Ferry at Boston Garden in 10 Round Feature

SHKOR BATTLES FERRY Boston Sept 18 AP Big Johnny Shkor of Boston who scored a technical knockout decision over Tami Mauriello the last time he fought at home meets Tony Ferry Fall River heavyweight in the Goodwin A Cs 10 round feature boxing bout tomorrow night at the Boston Garden. After a long layoff Red Doty Hartford Conn middleweight returns against Perry Lowe Newark N J in the eight round semi final.

Boston Johnny Shkor Tami Mauriello Tony Ferry Fall River Goodwin A.C Boston Garden Red Doty Hartford

Rookie Kuzava shuts out Indians as Nats win 4 0

In Washington on Sept 18 rookie Bob Kuzava limited Cleveland to five hits, pitching the Senators to a 4-0 victory over the Indians. Walter Masterson was roughened in seven innings as Cleveland scored once in the seventh and three more off Bill Kennedy.

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Rooney Set for Thursday Test by LaSalla in Hartford

Jimmy Rooney the Hollow prodigy, who has stopped five foes in a row, will meet Ralph LaSalle in the semi final of the Bernie Reynolds Midridge Batman card at Candlelite stadium Thursday night. Willie Pep calls Rooney a top prospect as Voccola prices under card bouts with Bobby Baldwin versus Shamus McGary, while Batman and Reynolds tune up for the anticipated rematch.

Jimmy Rooney The Hollow Candlelite Stadium Rooney Bobby Henry Hartford Willie Pep Jimmy Jimmy Voccola Ralph LaSalle New York City Eddie Compo New Haven Georgie Dunn Voccola Bobby Baldwin Bridgeport

Top drivers ready for Danbury races

Over forty ARDC drivers will compete in eight midget auto events at Danbury Speedway tomorrow night. Feature winners Georgie Rice Ted Tappett and Al Keller are slated to race. Danbury favorite Ed Dutch Schaffer returns in the Golden Arrow Offy after loaning his cycle unit last week.

ARDC Danbury Speedway Paet Georgie Rice Ted Tappett al Keller Danbury Schaffer

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