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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1947

Page

8

Primo Carera Set to Wrestle Tuesday at Knights

Primo Carera, former heavyweight boxing king, signs for next Tuesday night wrestling at Knights of Columbus fall. He faces Walloping Waily Ousek in a one fall finish match with semi final Georgie Becher against Jimmy Austein. Supporting bouts: Vic Melbreek versus Tarzan Hewitt and George Lenihan versus Abe Celeman.

Prime Carera Knights of Columbus Ousek Georgie Becher Hae Jimmy Austein Wildcat Vic Melbreek

Phillies release Skeeter Newsome shortstop

Philadelphia Phillies announce the unconditional release of Lamar Skeeter Newsome a veteran major league shortstop. Newsome’s departure ends his tenure with the club as of September 25 according to AP report from Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Today Lamar Skeeter) Newsome

Fairfield Lad Wins Again In Fairfield Boxing Card

In a Fairfield boxing show held at Roger Ludlowe field, Bernie Reynolds edged Reid in a closer main event with a 50 to 85 scoring from referee Billy Conway, while Rooney Kayce LaSalle Irish Jimmy Rooney stopped Ralph LaSalle in the fourth round. Bobby Baldwin beat Billy Kearns, LeRoy Coleman outpointed Bobby Hughes, and an exhibition belt was presented to Bernie Reynolds as county champion.

Billy Conway Conway Reynolds Bernie Roger Ludlowe Field Fairfield Lad Rooney Kayce LaSalle Jimmy Rooney Bridgeport Ralph LaSalle Brooklyn Jimmy Kayes Hellow LaSalle Ralph Rooney Bobby Baldwin Victor Billy Kearns Hartford Eddie Moore Baldwin LeRoy Coleman Lodi N. J Bobby Hughes New York City Gue Leenevich Adam Spencer Irving Gleason Bernie Reynolds Roy Loveridge

Dizzy Dean Set to Start for Browns Sunday

Dizzy Dean, former St. Louis Cardinals ace, will start for the St. Louis Browns in Sunday's season finale against the Chicago White Sox. He previously wore a Browns uniform in 1946 for a pre-game hitting contest against the Detroit Tigers and was signed last week to help satisfy fan requests to see him pitch again. Dean said his mound appearance would depend on White Sox batters.

ST. Louis Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals St. Louia Browns Chicago White Sox Muddy Ruel Browns Dean Detroit Tigers Ol’ Diz Ruel White Sox de Penda

The Big Six By The Associated Press

The article lists top baseball leaders across RUNS and BATTING AVERAGE with names like Williams, Ned Sox and Kell Tigers among leaders. It recounts key players from several teams including Pirates Giants Yankees Indians and Red Sox with stat snippets and league-wide mentions.

Associated Press Baok Ulub U H Walker Phillies Willams Ned Sox McCosky Athletics Kell Tigers Kinet Pirates Coocee Gatan Reda

Series Fans Cautioned to Avoid Speculators

New York AP report says license commissioner Benjamin Fielding warned fans to avoid unlicensed ticket brokers and speculators in World Series ticket sales. He said licensed brokers must allow inspections and stressed that only licensed brokers should receive any consideration. Fielding noted Dodgers prohibit resales while Yankees permits resale under state law.

New York Benjamin Fielding New York City Lcensed Fielding

American League Recap and Today’s Schedule Brief

Yesterday’s rain disrupted several games with Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Washington rained out. Today Detroit at Cleveland features Houtteman versus Trucks, Boston at New York lists Dobaon versus Ferrion, Philadelphia at Washington showcases Fowler and McCahan versus Won and Acarborough. only games scheduled.

Toulo Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Boston New York Detroit Houtteman Trucks Orenee Oe Eave Enaens Ase Ooseteres Chicago Pereeehenanane A2 &A St. Washington Feeenaesee

Yesterday's Results Show Apathy In Mixed Scores Across Cities

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh both posted uneven results with several games suspended or delayed. New York and Boston drew attention as the only completed contests, while Boatan-Poeat and Chicago-Johnson scheduled matchups highlighted a light slate amid uncertain play.

Philadelphia Jatlyn St.ula Pittsburgh Louta Pittaburgh New York Boston the York Boatan Poeat Ve Spahn Toula Chicago Johnson Chipman

Orcutt Tumbler Drill Seasion At Club Gym Saturday

Orcutt Boys' club tumbling team holds a practice seasion Saturday at 2 PM in the club gym. Expected attendees include John and Henry Weir Pedro and Henry Tagatac Bob Rogers and Joe Patria.

Orcutt Boys Doys John Henry Weir Pedro Henry Tagatac Bob Rogers Joe Patria

Dut's Best Tobacco Packaging Message

A brief tobacco advertisement touts a roomy package for Da's Best tobacco promising convenience and satisfaction from easy pipe packing in a wide-open pouch. The copy emphasizes practicality and user ease without additional details.

Believe It or Not The American Indian Languages Count

A quirky fact-filled note compares the American Indian populations across North South and Central America, noting numbers under a million in each region and a total of 133 languages as diverse as French and Russian while highlighting tolerance among warrior tribes and minorities speaking different tongues. The Indiana of North America is cited as never exceeding one million and mentions a mission speaking 58 languages.

North South Central America Indiana North America

Brooklyn to celebrate Dodgers pennant parade

Brooklyn crowds lock shops along Flatbush avenue to greet the National League pennant winning Dodgers. A motorcade to Borough Hall features speeches banners and bands. About 100000 people are expected to cheer the team on its pennant arrival.

Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Dodgers Yankees Borough Hall

Browns and Phillies Battle in Openers With Tight Finish

In a tense game, Philadelphia faced Brooklin as Ramadell earned the win while Leonard and Branca logged strikeouts. Key plays included three base hits by Roidges and a double play Robock to Stanky to Stevens. Attendance was 28,6xx with a 2:18 time.

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Yale Football Tickets On Sale At D M Read

Tickets for Yale football games including the Merchant Marine Academy game at King's Point are available at the D M Read Spalding shop on John Street with no service charge. Tickets for subsequent games go on sale each Tuesday.

Yale Merchant Marine Academy King’s Point DO. M. Read Spalding John Street

Schwabens and Vasco Face Sunday Soccer Tilts

The Schwabens, now in the National Soccer league, travel to New York Sunday to meet the Hatikvoh aggregation while Vasco da Gama leagues play Naugatuck Uniteds at Seaside Park at 2 30 pm. Other State league games include Bedford Hill versus Danbury in Danbury and L Z Soccer club against Swedish A C of Fairfield in Norwalk. Referee Billy Benz assigned to Vasco da Gama Naugatuck United clash. Schwabene aim to rebound after last Sundays 2 0 loss to Seguras of New York with Bert Higgins star of the match. A Schwaben bus departs Schwaben hall at 10 am Sunday.

Schwabens National Soccer League New York Hatikvoh Aggration Vasco da Gama Naugatuck Uniteds Seaside Park Bedford Hill Danbury L-Z A.C Fairfield Norwalk Billy Benz Schwaben Hall

Utica Beats Albany In Eastern League Playoff Sweep

Utica wins the best of seven series four games to none defeating Albany in a decisive playoff sweep. The victory advances Utica to the next round of the Eastern League postseason.

Utica Albany

Warren Eagles Meet Milford Team Sunday

The Warren Eagles face Milford Sunday at 1 45 pm on Washington street field in Milford. Warren opened with a 6 6 tie with the Highlanders while Milford has a 1 1 0 1 record from two games. All Warren Seagles must report to practice Saturday at 6 50 pm at Beechwood Park and teams aged 15 to 18 can arrange games by phone.

Warren Eagles Milford Washington Street Highlanders Warren Seagles Beechwood Park Eagles

All-Stars Top Buckingham in Senior Football Clash

The All-Stars beat Buckingham 18 to 4 at the Middle Street Boys Club. Clinkscales and Stewart starred for the victors in the league contest last night.

Buckingham All-Stars Middle Street Boys’ Club Clinkscales Stewart

Billy Herman Resigns As Pittsburgh Pilot

Pittsburgh President Frank E. McKinney announced Billy Herman has resigned as manager of the Pirates. Herman attended a press conference but did not comment. His contract would have kept him in charge next year, but the future remains undecided and no immediate successor was planned.

Pittsburgh API Frank EE. McKinney Pittsburgh Pirates Billy Herman Pittsburgh Pirate Herman Pirates MechKinney Ene

Pedro Tagatac Stars In Orcutt Track Meet

Pedro Tagatac won four events at the Orcutt Boy Scouts indoor meet earning first in the basketball throw obstacle race high jump and broad jump for a total of two points John Weir finished second with ten points Medals were awarded to winners at the club gym.

Pedro Tagatac Orcutt Boye’ Club Tagatac John Weir

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