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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1927

Page

8

Pirates stumble as Dazzy Vance shuts out Brooklyn

Dazzy Vance and Carmen Hu limited the Robins to six singles and blanked the Pirates 2 0 to halt Pittsburgh’s eleven game win streak. Herman doubled home a run in the sixth, Flowers added an RBI single, and Brooklyn's pitchers held the Pirates in check through the eighth.

Pittsburgh Associated Press Brook Pirates Dazzy Vance Robstonn Vance Carmen Hu Herman Eta Carey Flowers Corsairs Robins Brooklyn Pittsburh Dirler Cvengras Bushmen Beaner Smith L. Waner Traynor Tham Statz

Huggins Happy With His Yankee Pitchers

New York reports from September describe Earl Huggins pleased with the Yankee pitching staff. Myles Thomas Urban Shoemaker Dutch Ruether and Shocker all show strong form as relief and starters, with Shawkes and Gi in reserve. Huggins believes steady pitching will carry through to the World Series even if hitting lags.

New York Milley Huggins Huggins Yankee Myles Tuomas Indians Urban Sho Dutch Ruether Shocker Durther Relet Bob Shawkes Joe Gi Buggins

English Team Meets Worcester Tomorrow in Series

Worcestershire Massachusetts hosts an English team for a two hour practice in preparation for a game against Worcester county rivals. The visitors met city officials and businessmen at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon before a first view of a modern American newspaper.

Worcester Mass Associated Press Worcestershire Pag Tend Sporta Fellowship Acer Worcester County Morgan Coast Uetoa Company Bagnah Invaders Chamber of Commerce Piso Worsesiors Gazette Envish Saris Club

Cardinals Race On as They Sweep Phillies 12 to 5

The St. Louis Cardinals won their fourth straight, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 12 to 5. Fred Frankhouse earned his fourth win, pitching solidly after a recent move from Houston, while St Louis pounded 14 hits. Bottomley homered in the seventh as Frisch doubled and Hafey was hit, with Holt, Snyder, and Hokins adding key hits to fuel the rally.

ST Louis St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Tncny Fred Frankhouse Houston Sweetland Decatur Willoughby Cardinals Bip Bottomley Frisch Hafey Bell Hokn Snyder Blades Holm St, Louis Hallambly Hircie Frankhouse Philadelphia

Tigers Furnish Batting Champs in 1920s Era

Detroit Tigers outfielder Hellmann leads The Tigers occupy top batting honors in the American League with Hellmann repeating as champion. Ty Cobb and Heinie Manush previously dominated the field, as Hellmann again secures league batting title amid the club’s long-standing hitting tradition.

Detroit Associated Press Detroit Tigers Tiger Suffeld Beteman Ty Cobb Harry Keilmann Heinie Manush Hellmann Tiger Sudferl Crorgia Jewel Cobb

German star breaks 1000 meter world record in Paris

German runner Dr. Ota Peiteer set a new world record for the 1000 meters at a pre Olympic meet in Colombes stadium near Paris. He finished in 2 minutes 26 4-5 seconds, beating French rival Seraphin Martin by 2 2 meters and surpassing Martin who had held the mark at 2 minutes 28 4-5 seconds. The IAAF standard is 2 minutes 28 3-5 seconds, set by Sven Lundgren in 1922.

Paris Associated Press Ota Peiteer Colombes Seraphin Martin Holler Sven Lundgren Sweden

Buckingham-Goddard Kiwanis Court Champs

R. E. Took of Shelton defeated Howard Mahi of Hartford in the Kiwanian singles tennis final for New England, 6 3, 3 6, 6 3, at Mill River yesterday. E T Buckinghem and Walter Godhard won the doubles title over Look and Mahl in two straight sets, 7 6, 6 4.

R. E. Took Shelton Howard Mahi Hartford New England Mill River E. T. Buckinghem Walter Godhard Look Mahl Noda

Cubs Beat Braves 6 0 Behind Robertson Pitching

Chicago blanked Boston 6 to 0 as Ath Necht earned his first game start for the Cubs and held the Braves to six scattered hits. Cubs backed him with timely hitting despite erratic support from Charley Robertson.

Chicago Boston Associated Press Ath Necht Cubs Charley Robertson

Juggler Wins Belmont Race in Narrow Margin

A. H. Waterman's Juggler captured the Nassau Stakes at Belmont Park bringing in $3,075. The mile event went eight furlongs in 1:38.365 with Audatey second and Ceylon Prince third after a barrier delay. Juggler led early, held the pace, and won by a length and a half amid a strong field of milers.

RTW York iBy Associated Press A. H. Waterman Juggler Belmont Park Audatey Ceylon Prince Feid Atwater

Yordy Delivers Walkoff in Tenth To Beat Buffalo 5-3

Albany Eastern League clinches win over Buffalo in ten innings as Yordy belts a grand slam drive with the bases loaded after a tense late frame. Kinney started for Albany, Profitt and Ogden pitched for Buffalo, with Hinkle securing the victory and Ogden charged with the loss.

Yank Yordy Albany Buffalo Associated Press Buffalo International Ogden Yortly Frofltt Kinney Hinkley Reinell Profitt Yordy Smith Hinkie Munn Tyson Carter A. Anderson Cosgrve Brainard W. Anderson Cosgrove Farrell Pond

Pirates' leeway narrows in pennant race

Pittsburgh clings to first place with a three and a half game lead as the Pirates face a crucial Giants clash. Ruth hovers near a record, but Gehrig narrows the gap while the Yankees aim to clinch. Eight games remain for Ruth to reach 48 homers this season.

Pittsburgh Corsairs Robins Ciants Reds Cards Phils Buccaneers Giants Pirates New Yorkers Cardinals New York Louis Asesneini Eder Babe Ruth Swat Lou Gehrig Ruth Yanks Pestay Bambino S@ngaine Gehrig Ap Monde Burter Rhvy

Kacey Knights Hold Open Basketball Tryouts at Gym

The Knights of Columbus basketball team will hold an initial practice Thursday night at the Kacey gymnasium. Manager Charlie Johnson announced that all players wishing to try out are asked to report for the drill.

Knights of Columbus Kacey Gymnasium Charlie Johnson

Mohawks to Begin Practice On New Pro Eleven

The Mohawks, aiming to be a top road football team, will hold initial practices tonight at Newfrlu Avenue near Newheld Park. Exile Tickey, ex Central and George Washington star, joins as part of the squad, with the team set to face strong statewide opposition.

Mohawks Newfrlu Avenue Newheld Park Tickey Central George Washington Star Cambine Aa

Indians Defeated In Rain Shortened Home Game

The Cleveland Indians were defeated 4 to 1 by the Washington Senators in a rain shortened game called after five and a half innings. Cleveland fielding was poor with five errors and five hits allowed off pitcher Uhl while Hidley, a rookie, gave up four hits.

Pelee Asso Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Cleveland Uhl Hidley

Mill River Banquet Postponed By Rural County Club

The Mill River County rural club has postponed its annual banquet to the first week of October due to ongoing tournament scheduling issues. Club officials cited continued delays and conflicts as the reason for the delay.

Mill River

Tennis finals at Brooklawn today feature mixed doubles title

Local courts host Bridgeport mixed doubles championship with top players Mis as 1S Larlaer and Benny Neltherent facing Johnny Wilson this afternoon. City of Bridgeport finalists rise to determine the title in a closely watched afternoon match.

Brooklawn Larlaer Benny Neltherent Johnny Wilson

Giants Rally to 10 6 Win as Terry Homers

Giants surge in the fourth to erase a deficit and beat the opposing team 10 to 6. Terry homered and starred at the plate as the rally fueled the victory.

Giants Terry

Baseball game report with scattered OCR errors

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How They Stand American League Yesterday's Results

Yesterday's results show Washington 4 Cleveland 1 as the only completed game. Detroit at Boston and St Louis at Philadelphia are listed with rain and schedule notes. National League games include Chicago 6 Cincinnati 6 and Pittsburgh 0, with Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at St Louis among the listed matchups.

Washington Cleveland Detroit Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Detreit Chicago Buciun Cincinnati Broad Pittsburgh Doston Brooklyn Phildelphia New York

Municipal tennis tourney nears close

The municipal tennis tournament nears its end with the ladies singles and men’s doubles completed. The men’s singles remain in semi final contention as Batrehid defaulted to Shey. Winnie Hoffman is scheduled to day R Wheeler. The Hoffman Wheeler winner will meet the survivors in the semi finals.

Adies Batrehid Shey Winnie Hoffman R. Wheeler Hoffman-Wheeler

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