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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1926

Page

8

Cardinals Edge Dodgers In Tight 4 3 Losses

In Brooklyn, Jens limited the Card to six hits as the Robins rallied in the eighth to beat St Louis 4 to 3. Reds fell to the Braves 5 to 4 while St Louis remained two games ahead in the pennant chase. Singles by Deghedyx and Sherwild’s error on Petty’s grounder fueled the Brooklyn rally and Grova’s bases-loaded walk scored a run.

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Genewich Hurls Superb Ball to Turn Reds Back

Boston wins 4 to 0 ending Cincinnati’s series with three straight losses. Genewich scattered eight Reds hits, backed by flawless support including three double plays. Donohue falters, knocked out in the fifth after Cincinnati’s early hopes fade. Burrus Smith Bancroft provide the decisive runs with a third inning single and a five-run fifth inning highlighted by Taylor’s double and Genewich and Welsh sacrifice flies. Cincinnati leaves runners stranded in the ninth as Yipp triples but cannot score.

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City Football League Rules Sent to Combines

The City Football League constitution and by laws were mailed to combines for ratification. The rules outline the league as Bridgeport City Football League, promote football with sportsmanlike conduct, and require representation from member teams at meetings. A quorum requires four representatives, and players count toward representation. Officers include President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer, elected to serve until successors arrive.

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Stamford High Opens Season Against Wilby High

Stamford, Sept 21 Special Stamford high football team readies for Saturday’s opener against Wilby High of Waterbury. The squad has not yet been selected, with Scalzi at quarterback and Bella at fullback among likely starters. Duffy and Roles to share other backfield duties as several veterans now attend colleges.

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Burlesque Show Pinched as Customers Question Dress Code

New York report says twenty chorus girls in an East Side burlesque show were detained by police after performers wore scant attire. Detectives halted the act while cash customers asked why Broadway shows with similar peek prices earned $6.50 per glimpse.

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Indians Rout Red Sox Behind Able Four-Hit Shutout

Cleveland breezed past Boston as pitcher Able notched his 2nd victory and held the Red Sox to four hits. Rosenthal homered to avoid a shutout, while Ruffing’s wild first inning helped Cleveland score early. Welzer and Harriss, later, were effective in relief.

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Wilton Extends NYCO Lead As Norwalk Star Tops Hitters

Wilton holds first place in the New York Connecticut Semi-Pro League by a half game after twelve innings at Poughkeepsie. O’Connell of Norwalk leads individuals with a .397 average, while Poughkeepsie leads team batting at .299. Game details include Ruffing pitching for Cleveland and various hits and errors, with umpire crew Hildebrand, Ope, and Ormaby.

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Webster injured in Eli scrimmage at Yale

Yale guard Bill Webster suffered an ankle tendon pull in a dummy scrimmage and may miss most of the week's practices. Dick Wortham, a two year letterman, replaced him as regulars got limited action for substitute players. In London, the Prince of Wales watched a Florence Mills review.

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Yesterday's Baseball Standings and Results

Yesterday's American League results show Cleveland defeating Boston 6 to 1. New York routed Chicago 14 to 9. Washington beat St. Louis 11 to 4. Philadelphia edged Detroit 3 to 2. Schedule notes list 31 Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at New York and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia among upcoming games.

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Games Today Feature East and Midwest Matchups

Boston meets Cleveland and New York visits Chicago while Washington plays St Louis and Philadelphia hosts Detroit. The card also lists R H and Scranton against Providence with Fitzke Unizmann Graham and Smith named in the lineup.

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Athletics Beat Tigers In Detroit Closer Contest

The Athletics won 3 to 2 in Detroit behind Ehmke’s pitching. Kneisch debuted for Philadelphia with a complete game. An early Blue error led to two Athletics runs. Scoring included two base hits by Simmonds Welch and Perkins. Stolen base by Jenkins. Time 1 45. Umpires McGowan Connolly and Dineen.

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Black Rocks Announce Practice Night Captain Reelected

The Black Rock A C champions will hold practice tomorrow night at seven at the Black Rock alleys. William Weaver is reelected captain for the coming year and Bud Barber returns as coach. Tir Rocks seek games in the 1175 180 pound class.

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Ten football leagues formed in inland Hawaii on Oahu

Honolulu reports ten football leagues organized on Oahu this year with plans to start in September. The barefoot league is included among them and about 2,400 players took part in gridiron activities this season.

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