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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1926
Page
7
New York Giants defeat St Louis 6 to 5 to cut the Cardinals lead in the National League race. McQuillan steadies the mound for the Giants as St Louis rallies with three runs in the fifth. Yankee triumphs over Cleveland tighten AL pennant chase with Cincinnati and St Louis in hot pursuit.
The Industrial league to stage a three game set between General Electric and Locomobile for tubercular relief funds. First game September 25 at Newfell Park, 3 PM, 75 percent of net receipts split between teams, 25 percent to league treasury. Second game October 2 at Seaside Park Diamond No. 1, third possible game at Seaside Park if needed. General Electric home for game one after winning the toss. Locomobile home for game two. Three umpires and two scorers assigned. play-by-play recorder to document the contest.
The article chronicles a dramatic half mile at Stamford Bridge where Dr. O Peltzer of Stettin beat British champion BD Lowe, setting the world record long held by Ted Meredith. J W J Rinkel led early in the final quarter, with Adrien Pawen and G R Westeby also contending.
New York September 19 AP records show the week's major league standings across wins and losses, runs, hits, errors, opponent runs, and including Saturday games. Notable teams and totals reflect performance across the league in this period.
New York Sept 19 Jack Hendricks and the Cincinnati Reds open a pivotal series with the Boston Braves as Cincinnati chases pennant glory. The Braves trimmed the Cardinals and upended Chicago while Cincinnati led the season series 10 to 7. Cleveland led American standouts with six wins and one loss, as the White Sox posted five of six. Philadelphia faced turmoil as Art Fletcher was suspended for the season after a dispute with umpire Klein.
Edna Milly's King, owned by Revel Enguish of Chino California, won Kentucky State Fair grand championship stakes for five gaited saddle horses for a second time in three years. The prize stallion captured the $2,500 grand championship payout and the Zelbach trophy amid strong competition.
Paris Sept 19 Lacoste won the American championships as three French players reached the semi finals. French tennis officials speak modestly about the results noting Borotra Buignon Cochet and Lacoste form a strong quartet while Davis Cup play is not next week but in coming years.
Stamford September 19 Special Frank A Silva Jr newly appointed athletic director and head coach arrived to assume duties at Massee school He began with light drills as football candidates reported with four women and two backs yet to arrive The roster includes Tom Owl Rutkoff Fido Murphy and other candidates all state and all scholastic players prep for a tougher schedule with practice games planned for September 25 and daily sessions until opening day
Norwalk High coach Perry Bean trains 35 candidates as Norwalk begins first year under Bean. The team will be chosen within a week and opens with a late September game in Port Chester, New York. New outfits funded by a Lions Toreadors benefit expected to raise over $600.
In Cleveland, Lou Gehrig homered and collected three doubles driving in four runs as the Yankees beat the Indians 8-3. Babe Ruth added a home run and two hits, while Reuther outpitched Levsen, with Shaute also contributing.
Chicago completes a five game sweep of Boston winning 6 to 4. pitcher Thomas held the Red Sox to two hits until the ninth when Boston scored three. Chicago bunched hits for runs and extended its winning streak to six straight.
R L Geer Peanuts ridden by Thurber carried 214 pounds to win the Edgemera handicap at Aqueduct in 1 48 3 5 for a new world mile and a furlong mark and a purse of 6050. Pamper with San le Astride placed second and Tracy Maria with Pompey finished third.
The list shows top hitters like Bowman N.H. and Gowan N with high averages. Albert A’p’d posts 204 runs and 895 total bases while Bohinkel H. chips in 192 RBIs and 672 hits.
New York September 18 A F guid against possible eleventh hour delays to the Dempsey Twentieth championship in Philadelphia was announced. Tex Rickard said he had closed a deal with the National Security to protect his interests to a million dollars. He stated the move aims to ward off potential legal obstacles and provide bonds if required to ensure the bout proceeds on schedule.
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