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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1923

Page

9

Giants Boost Pennant Drive With Reds Victory

The New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3 to 2 to move within one win of the pennant. Meusel hit a triple for the Giants in the second inning and Stengel added a run on a single as they scored four singles in the same frame. Hite allowed six strikeouts while Burns and Daubert opened the scoring with a consecutive double and singles. The Giants head east for four games with Brooklyn and one with Boston, needing one win in the remaining five to clinch the flag.

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Billy Mullen in Dodger lineup but Cards win

St Louis beat Brooklyn 4 to 1 behind Jess Haines who earned his 20th win of the season. Olson was ejected after arguing a close call at first base in the fourth inning. The Cards maintained the lead as the Dodgers failed to respond.

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Hartford Senators Dominate 1923 Inter-Club Standings

Hartford won the inter-club pennant in 1923 with eleven wins, twenty-two games played, and clear superiority over rivals outside Springfield and Worcester. They defeated Waterbury and Pittsfield most often, went 17 of 22 against ITit-Nie, and led New Haven by five games after winning 13 of 21. They beat Bridgeport 11 to 7, Albany 18 to 7, Worcester 4 to 11, and Springfield 11 a.

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New Haven Football Team Seeks Bridgeport Challenge

The Kimberly A. C. eleven of New Haven seeks a game with a speedy Bridgeport eleven in the 110-125 pound class after recent seasons of strong play. The team, known for high standards in football and other sports, aims to schedule matches for the coming season with available dates. Address all challenges to Robert Noble, 35 Rosette Street, New Haven.

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Fairfield All Stars to Meet South Ends in Big Bowling Match

Fairfield hosts a major bowling event at Red Men's alleys Monday night as the Fairfield All Stars face the South Ends of Bridgeport in the first of a series. Both teams consist of heavy bowlers and a large crowd is expected to attend.

Fairfield Fairfield All Stars Bridgeport Mack Larce Callery

Expect Hot Tussle at Fairfield Sunday

Fairfield Sept 29 The delay of a week in the game between the Hail Community ming and the American Legion team will not slow the local team as players stay on edge to prove they are better. Rain on Sunday postponed the fourth in a series where the Legion won one and Lae iBallning two contests.

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Jennings Leads In Bowling Play

Fairfield September 25 Oliver Jennings opens a nine game series at Tied Men's alleys against Dr J A Chridian. Jennings wins two of three and leads in pins after the first event. Followers expect Jennings to close the series strong as they continue the nine game set.

Fairfield Oliver Jennings J. A. Chridian Jennings

Barnes Best in Pitching Duel as Braves Win

In a pitching duel against Chicago, the Braves shut out the White Sox 2 to 0. Key plays included a Gratham error, a Lord double, and timely hits by Ford and Brith, with Boston's pitching limiting Chicago throughout the game.

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Washington Glees Collapse and Weaken in New Haven

Washington Glees dissolved after a Gardiner Park meeting on September 2. With Gig Carton leaving as manager, players may join the Pines to form a stronger unit. Williams manager O Connor announced an open date for next Sunday and a possible joint match at Weiss Park.

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SOKOLS QUINTET TO BE CITYS BEST

The Sokol Rosebuds will be represented by a strong professional basketball team. Athletic chairman is rounding up candidates for the state championship. Mello Burns, former B. H W. S. and Notre Dame star, will coach and captain the team. Kay Whelan will play forward. Eddie Sehine and Anny Kaylan at center and guard. Max Pitelsoni to hold the other guard berth.

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Barstow Wins High Gun at Housatonic Club Shoot

Seventy five gunners competed at the Housatonic Roding Gun Club event near Brook last Saturday. Barstow of Hartford won the high gun prize, with New Haven taking the team title and Barstow and Bradley among top individual shooters from Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, and Danbury.

Housatonic Club Barstow Connecticut Massachusets York New Jersey Denny Housatonic New Haven Badgeport Johnny Banner Amonmg Forringdon Schoeder Torrington Bath Bridgeport L. Carpenter Meriden H. Decker Bridgeport Wwallker Holyoke G. Doherty Hills Windsor A. Slogum Pawhing W. Croowell Thidgeport W. Powers Amenia N.Y Alev Pawling Rodgers Stamford Chester Delaware City Del George Garrison HW. Bradley Hartford D. Avery Storrs Pawling F. —R. Richardson Dorchester Levent Mass Truesdale Norwalk C. Wy VanStone Tuestow Rockville Francison Wood Ranlelson Britain J. A Tol J. B. Yen A. Ganin Willian New Fox Bridgenart Hansin Middeltown Mra Springfield Kimefiels Shutisy KO. Wilkins Pope New York Teapire Rome Williams de Ulerkaen

Ruth Hitless as Yanks Lose to Detroit 5-4

Detroit defeated New York 5-4 in a close game as Ruth hitless and Meusel homered for the Yankees. Meusel and Hume Meusel each had two hits for New York, while Detroit connected on four hits and benefited from a late scoring run to secure the win.

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Legion and Auxiliary Meet To Coordinate Fall Work

A joint meeting of the Harry W. Congdon post No 11 American Legion and Catherine McCarty post aided by the Women's Auxiliary will be held at the clubhouse Golden Heart Street Monday night October 1. Philo Calhoun, building quad committee chair, will report on work accomplished to date.

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Mayberry Stars as Senators Defeat White Sox

Mayberry leads the Washington Senators to a 7 to 0 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Marberry pitched with Leverette, Blankenship, and a string of singles backed by solid defense as Chicago left runners on base. Umpires Connolly Dinsen Holmes. Time 1:53.

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Bridgeport Opens 1923 Season Versus New Haven Blues

Bridgeport faces the New Haven Blues in the 1923 season opener at Newfield Park this afternoon. The Blues, a mix of former Williams and Washington Glees players, feature captain Peterson and star kicker Blas, with former Williams Frankel and Cohen from the Elm City squad. Joe Waters referees as Bridgeport plans an open fluid game under coach Flanagan.

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World’s yes will open in New York October 19

Judge Lan dis announces a game at Ysmkee Stadium with the Giants and Yankees on their respective fields if the National League pennant is secured. MW Cincinnati wins the league flag with the first two games in Newark and the next two in Cincinnati.

Yes New York City Judge

Bridgeport High Faces Eligibility Hurdles In First Game

Bridgeport High football awaits Friday ruling on two star players with condition marks likely to keep them sidelined. A hard scrimmage at Swagide Park tested backup plans as the team eyes Seaside Park for a Saturday 2:30 p.m. kickoff amid venue lease issues with Newfield Park.

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Alphabet Team Forms After City Junior Combine

The Alphabet football team reorganizes for the season and plans to challenge any squad in the 11 to 125 pound class. After a successful previous season they expect seven to ten victories in 1923 to win the city championship of their class. Regular practice starts tomorrow night at Bostwick Avenue and Cherry Street. Manager Somers at Barnum 5661 or Noble 2205.

Alphabet Alphabets Bostwick Avenue Cherry Street Pimas Somers Barnum Noble

Quartet of Boxers to Train Bogash in Town

Tou Cheater arrives as Boras prepares for Jock Malone fight. He trains at the Acorn club with three other boxers, including Jimmy Miller and Mike Burke. Malone arrives Sunday with Joe Burman to spar for the bantam title, training at Parker's gym.

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