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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1924

Page

7

Corkran Captures Qualifying Medal In National Amateur Golf

Dudley Corkran of Huntingdon Valley Philadelphia set a new qualifying record with 142 for 36 holes at Armdore. He led Bobby Jones who finished with 144 as the field narrow d to a playoff among five tied at 158 for the final qualifying spots.

Corkran Ardmore Associated Press Dudley Clarke Corkran Huntingdon Valley Club Philadelphia Bobby Jones Atelanta Jones Bobby Corcoran Jone Boston Max R. Marston George van Him Os Angeles Ellsworth H. Augustus Chicago J. Wright, Jr C. J. Dunphy Washington Jesse P. Guilford Arthur Yater A. C. Dimer Jacksonville Fila J. Woodplatt Edward H. Driggs, Jr New York M. Jack Philadel Eddie Lowery Dedham Mass H. Chandler Egan Portland Ore W. H. Gardner Buffalo FR. T. Wintringer Steubenville Ohio M. Watts St. Louis W. J Thompson Toronto C. H. Paul Karl E. Mosser R. E. Knepper R.E. Knepper Princeton Dr. O Fy Willing Oregon Cyril Tolley England R. W. Marstin Joseph Coble Teast Max Marston Smpara Jess Sweetenr Chick” Evans Francis Ouimet Jesse Guilford Michael Stott Ouimet Gardner Evans Herron Guilford Sweetser Star Duffer Jim

Yankees Take Game One in Cleveland Series 10 4

The New York Yankees defeated Cleveland 10 to 4 in the opener of a three game series in Cleveland. Pitching battles gave way late as the Yankees scored five runs in the ninth and pulled away with key hits from Meusel Pipp and Ruth to secure the win.

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Argentine Rider Stars in Polo Open Victory

Jack Nelson the brilliant Argentine rider led Orange County Polo to a 12 5 win over Karl Hoppings Eastcotts earning a semi final date with Tommy Hitchcocks Wanderers in the open championship on Wednesday at Whirstbury.

Whrstbury WN. C Jack Nelson Orange County Karl Hopping Eastcotts Tommy Hitchcock Wanderers

American Legion in Fairfield wins fifteenth game

Fairfield September 22 The American Legion baseball team won its 15th game of the season by defeating the Norwalk Nationals for the second time this year. Moran pitched superbly for the Legion allowing only three hits while Warm toed the mound for Norwalk striking out nine. The Legion scored four runs in the eighth inning as Norwalk’s pitcher warmed up before Moran shut down the visitors.

Fairfield American Legion Norwalk Nationals Moran Warm Norwalk Legionaires Tegion Bes Scor

Fairfield High cancels season opener with Derby at Sherman Field

Sept 22 Fairfield High School cancels its football season opener against Derby at Sherman Field after a letter from the principal citing the team lacks sufficient preparation. Manager Edward Parlinson seeks a Friday replacement with Danbury High School. Coach Flannagan intensifies practice as Derby hopes to schedule other games.

Fairfield Fairfield High School Sherman Field Edward Parlinson Danbury High School Sherman Derbyites Burlinson Derby BL Flannagan

Foreign Tour of Giants and Sox Being Arranged

Preliminary arrangements for a European tour of the New York Nationals and Chicago White Sox were announced by President Charles A. Comiskey. The 40 official members with wives and friends will sail from New York October 10 for a visit to the British Isles France Germany Italy and Belgium. The first game is planned for Montreal on Sunday October 12.

Chicago Associated Press New York Nationals Charles A. Comiskey Chicago White Sox British Isles France Germany Italy Begium New York Montreal

Pillette Shuts Down Boston in 9-1 Detroit Victory

Herman Pillette pitched a superb game for Detroit allowing only one run as the Tigers routed the Red Sox 9 to 1. Fuller ton pitched the complete game for Boston and was touched by several timely hits but yielded nine runs.

Herman Pillette Detroit Detroit Tigers Boston Fullerton Red Sox

Bowling League of Post Publ 60 Ushers in Season

Members of the Post Bowling League opened the 1924-25 season with a banquet at Indian River Inn Milford. Officers elected include President Louis Knauft Vice President Frank G Jakubein Secretary Treasurer H L Pitt Recording Secretary Elmer Pfriem. Speakers were Knauft Solan Wynkoop and Pitt. Entertainment by Alexander Gilday and Earl VanDern. Six teams from Post Publishing Co. participate. season spans 25 weeks.

Post Bowling League Indian River Inn Milford Louis Knauff Frank G. Jakabein Harald le Pitt Elmer Pfriem Knauft Jos Solan Joe Wynkoop H. L. Pitt

Wilton Defeats Danbury to Even Inter Town Series

Wilton and Danbury split games in their inter town baseball series as Wilton wins 3 of 6, aided by Ray Joyce of Wilton and Underhill on Danbury. The deciding game is set for next Sunday at an announced location.

Wilton Danbury Norwalk Merle Hattery McCarthy Lai Landy Scor Wilto Riley Mertz If Tnierh Burke S Pleaganta Lurie Keena Joyce Bury Andy Blake Fitzpatrick Hermann Bradshaw Finnegan Scholtz A McCarthy Morgan & Rush Merla G Burke Rush Gol Jack

The Sportlight notes on open contests and sports stars

A stream of sports commentary covers baseball pitchers Dempsey and Wills boxing, golf legends Ouimet Sweetser and Jones, and Yale football prospects. The piece touches on records, competition, and the prestige of titles, while hinting at legal and promotional tensions in the era.

Argentine Navy Meets U S Rifemen in Wakefield Match

The Argentine navy team will face a U S navy selections squad in Wakefield Massachusetts on October 10. The contest features 800 meter events with ten shots standing kneeling and prone, plus 600 and 1 000 yard prone rifle stages. The winner earns the Argentine naval commission cup first awarded in 1913 after a strong 1918 Argentine victory.

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Rookies Award First Game To Athletics In St Louis

The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the St Louis Browns 9 to 0 in the first game of a series. Early lead by St Louis was overturned in the seventh as Philadelphia rallied and chased Grant from the mound. Major players noted include Dykes, Hauser, Simmons, and Brugey for Philadelphia and Sisler, Williams, Jacobson, and Simon for St Louis. Time of game recorded at 3:13.

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