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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1947

Page

9

Harding High Gridders Battle Hillhouse Here Tonight

East Siders seek a second straight win as Harding faces Hillhouse at Hedges Stadium. Hillhouse fans and New Haven opponents provide a tough test after Harding edged Commercial last week. The lineup features new Harding backs and an experienced Hillhouse squad aiming to avenge last year’s 24–7 loss.

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League Openings For Two Teams In Newfield Recreation

In the Newfield Recreation League a 580 average circuit holds Wednesday night play with two team openings. Interested teams may apply at the Newfield hall, per announcement.

Newfield Recreation League Newfield Alleva

Rocks and Eagles play scoreless grid fray at Grinrod field

The Bridgeport Eagles stifled the Black Rocks in a defensive, scoreless season opener at Grinrod field. Standouts for North End were Don Steerne Paul Macciocca and Ralph Capasso while Ed Wollert led the Rocks in rushing.

ROCKS Eagles Bridgeport Eagles Black Rocks Grinrod Field North End West End Ers Don Steerne Paul Macciocca Ralph Capasso Ed Wollert Buack Rocks Vic Curta Danbury Trojans Itneupa Black Rocks LE - Malon Certo Naenseseees Fmbl Carallere Cece Romano Veces Ees Intamilatte Ccccees Renee Tee Antignani Gen Neeeevae Inet

Grace Lenczyk Reaches Canadian Open Semi Finals

Grace Lenczyk of Hartford advances to the Canadian Ladies Open semi finals alongside three Toronto players. She overcomes Mrs Hugh O Callaghan of Vancouver 4 and 3 after a tense quarter final, and is set to face Ada MacKenzie tomorrow afternoon. Mica MacKenzie defeats Mrs J H Todd 5 and 4 to reach the other semi final. Mrs Carrer and Mrs Mulqueen win their matches to reach the semis.

Toronto Grace Lencayk Hartford Conn Missa Lencayk Hugh O'Callaghan Vancouver Ada MacKenzie Mica MacKenzie Mra. J. H. Todd Victoria B.C Mra M. H. Carrer Summit Club F. J. Mulqueen Toronto Golf Club

Reds Beat Phillies 9 4 in Cincinnati Chase Revenge Victory

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9 to 4 in Cincinnati, ending a season series with a 13-9 edge. Eddie Bratton pitched a complete game for the Reds, improving to 4-9, while Dutch Leonard took the loss for Philadelphia. Cincinnati piled up 15 hits as Leonard exited in the eighth inning after giving up the decisive runs.

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Zaharias To Play Exhibition At Grossinger Club

Babe Didrikson Zaharias, freshly turned pro and former American and British champion, will make her first eastern appearance in an exhibition golf match at Grossinger Country Club in Ferndale New York this Saturday. She will try to break the women’s course record of 77 set last August by Patty Berg.

Ferndale N. Y Babe Didrikaon Zaharias Grossinger Country Club Patty Berg

How They Stand Yesterday's Results in Baseball

Yesterday's scores show Pittsburgh 8 over Brooklyn 7 and New York 8 over Chicago 4 while Cincinnati and Philadelphia tied 4 to 4 and Boston defeated St Louis 6 to 2. One game scheduled today features Chicago at St Louis with Schimlils facing Braste. Washington at Boston and Candind with Stobba are listed as pitchers.

Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincionnati Philadelphia New York Chicago Boston St Louia Chicago Oat St. Louie Sehimils Va Braste Waablogton Bostoen Candind Stobba Beaeba Ene Mee Cores Cincinnati Wees Bear iChicago Bee

Final Matches Today in JCC Golf Tourney

The Jewish Community Center finals conclude today at Fairchild Wheeler municipal course with top matchups in multiple divisions. Nate Schine faces Barney Gross in the first flight while Bender and Al Stone meet in the third flight final. Kaufman beat Pious in the second final and Bloom won the fourth flight. Women’s final pairs include Dorothy Weise Sacha versus Rena Pious, and Edith Weinstein versus the Sally Winnick–Mildred Lang winner for the A flight. The Toronadoes defeated Seaside Village 7–6 at Seaside Park yesterday.

Jewish Community Center Fairchild Wheeler Municipal Nate Schine Joe Gelb Barney Gross Ben Miller J.C.C Bender al Stone Leonard Kaufman William Pious i Jimmy Bloom Dorothy Weise Sacha Rena Pious Edith Weinstein Sally Winnick Mildred Lang

Yankees recall 13 minor league stars for roster depth

New York Yankees recalled 18 players from Kansas City Newark and Portland with four already on the Yankees including Sherman Lollar Jack Phillips Allie Clark and Dick Starr. Bill Wight a left handed pitcher from Kansas City joins immediately as the club eyes southpaw options for the World Series. The rest report next spring with seven KC players Fred Bradley Tommy Byrne Frank Hiller Clarence Marshall Gua Niarhos Steve Souchock Cliff Mapes and Charlie Silvera among them. Eastern League playoff standings show Albany leading with a tied series at 1-1.

New York New York Yankees Kansas City Newark Portland George M. Weiss Yankees Sherman Lollar Jack Phillips Allie Clark Dick Starr Hea Bill Wight Bucky Harris Wight Fred Bradley Tommy Byrne Frank Hiller Clarence Marshall Gua Niarhos Steve Souchock Cliff Mapes Chariie Silvera

Negro Net Stars Play Here Sunday

Connecticut's best Negro racquet players will perform at Laurel courts for semi final and final rounds of a state tournament. Matches start at 10 am with Park City Tennis club hosting visiting players, after weather halted play at Yale courts in New Haven. Survivors from preliminaries include Edward Van Beverhoudt Walter Dean Forest Sams Arthur Johnson and Harold Fleming. Clifford Gardin Sr., 73, heads the organizing committee.

Connecticut Laurel Courtea Park City

New London Raiders Even Series With 7 3 Win

New London Raiders defeat Stamford Bombers 7 to 3 at Mitchell Field to square the Colonial league Governor's Cup playoffs. Woodike, Goldsmith, Thorn ton, Preston and Faughnan provide offense for New London. Stamford trails with three runs.

Stamford New London Raiders Mitchell Field Stamford Bombers New London Woodike Goldsmith Thornton Preston Faughnan

Thornton wins senior golf tourney at Norwich course

A E Thornton of Shuttle Meadows captured low gross in a seven event senior golf series at Norwich golf club. The field of 56 seniors included W A Haviland of Hartford with low net 44 43 87 23 64, across five classes with multiple prize winners from Brooklawn Racebrook and Shutesbury Hills area clubs.

Norwich Connecticut State Senior’s Golf Association A. E. Thornton Shuttle Meadows W Az. Haviland Hartford Low Gross J. D. Gold A. Lewis Brooklawn Net F. B Beardsley Waterbury Meadows W A. Haviland W. J Sweeney Shutsie Meadows Noyes

New Haven to Host 1948 National Duckpin Championship

New Haven has been awarded the 1948 national championship tournament of the National Duckpin Bowling Congress. Candee Bowling Alleys will host, following a letter to manager Nicholas Squegha from executive secretary Arville I. Ebersole. The event was moved from Richmond, Va, to New England, likely Connecticut, due to incomplete plans at the original site.

New Haven Bowling Congress Candee Nicholas Squegha Arville I. Ebersole National Association Ebersole Connecticut Richmond New England

Dirt's Best Pouch Lets You Pack A Pipe Comfortably

Dill's Jests cos and that durable pouch won't pit open even if you jump on it. Yet it's mighty comfortable in the mighty roomy for packing your pipe with flavorful Dirt's Best.

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