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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1924
Page
6
CY Williams hits his 24th as Harper drives in runs and the Phillies win 11-6. The Giants remain pennant leaders while the Dodgers gain ground with strong hitting. Brooklyn and others also posted results as weather and late games affected schedules.
The Cards ended the league season in doubleheader action with Cincinnati, losing the first game to 3 and winning the second 8 to 2. Manager Rickey sent several relief pitchers as both games featured mound visits and early struggles for the visitors’ batters. Mickelmai secured second in relief after Day, a right hander, was sensitive to the mound.
In a tight match at Sort Blamillon Stadium Mil tops Neytiaven Mil edges Meriden 2 0 as Biggepor 72 A leads the scoring. Waterbury secures a 0 0 draw with New Britain in another late football clash.
The Acmes and the Park City Giants battled to a 10 inning 10 tie yesterday afternoon. Johnny August pitched well for the Acmes with solid support from Rohluan and Aemes. Vort Curtan and Sipiy sparked the Giants with extra base hits as both teams traded blows and strong defense.
The planned swap of three series involving Calesteves and Pittsburgh players for a national semi pro championship was delayed today due to one am mediation schedule here.
Red Sox clinch the City League championship by defeating Iroquois 6 to 5 at Seaside Park. Boston drove ahead early, tied the game in the later innings, and benefited from key defensive plays including Mikita at short and Wilson’s late-inning effort to seal the win. The victory marks the Red Sox’s bid for the crown amid a tight three-game series setup.
Three Suffield football squad hopefuls are noted with Ward from the camp and Bridgeport High School’s wonder team member among those competing for guard and end spots. Brownstein and Thorne have practiced with the varsity but are doubtful for the open positions this Saturday.
Meigs Roanders and four teams prepare for the Meigs Bowling League season opener at Park City Alleys on Wednesday evening. Captains Scott, Finnegan, and others lead teams amid talk of comebacks and new players. The season ends with an elaborate banquet and prizes for top teams.
DETROIT AND WHITE SOX battled to a ten inning tie, with the game ordered to be played again today. Ermine Spalla retained his European crown after a tough bout with Vandeveer in a twenty round world light heavyweight match, the late action describing a close, at times aggressive contest.
Burr Roads defeated Stratfields 28 to 11 in a tight contest highlighted by Ward Passer Petassi who scored and set up key plays. Local standout Clogan, Pursac, Nemimett and Carlson contributed on offense as Burr Roads built a lead with strong aerial work and steady defense.
Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 2 in a National League game. Jacobs pitched well and the Cubs capitalized on Meadows miscue to pull ahead in the fourth inning. Morrison and Honey provided key hits as Chicago moved into second place in the standings.
A Sunday baseball game between the Cleveland and St. Laws clubs was cancelled after Racy halted the match. Iain Lodas prevented play, ending the final game of the season. The incident halted proceedings and left the season unfinished.
A 17 year old girl escaped through a window during a chase near Olinga and was recaptured after a pursuit. The man named Puthen Aleel was arrested at Chapel and reportedly injured, with a shoulder injury noted after the girl jumped to the ground.
An unusual, fragmented OCR passage compares an elephant foot to a sponge and describes the leather like texture. The text is unclear and lacks coherent events, names, dates, or places to provide a fuller summary.
Dazzy Vance delivered his 28th win of the season fanning nine and allowing five hits in a brilliant city championship final at Beardsley Park. Jimmy Premallo defeated O Melia to reach the final, with Premallo the previous year’s champion and O Melia the 1932 title holder. The Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves were also in pennant contention as the New York- area circuit produced a dramatic late-season clash.
Smith Day Victor is matched with Joe Lynch in a tav Smith haunt event at State Street that could lead to a featherweight title shot. Winners may face Shugrue for the belt. Waterbury grows tense as a top bantamweight confronts rival stars in a multiround lineup.
Amateur boxing on Wednesday nights at Park Field as the Park Boxing Association stages three round bouts. Local entrants listed include Julius Sanbart 10 pounds Jack Jess 130 pounds tach Nelson 130 pounds among many others, with weights ranging from 10 to 220 pounds.
New York Giants, champions of the National League, will play the New Haven club at Weiss Park Tuesday afternoon. Frank Stapleton and Gene Varun will be on the New Haven roster for the game.
The Kings pace the Park City league with four straight victories as the top team. The Kings also posted the high team total 1485 and Sampson led with a 328 high individual score.
Clarence Smith of 107 LaSalle Street New Britain was stabbed during a brawl on Hartford Street near Hartford hospital. Police arrested John Haion and John Co Galabek of New Britain as material witnesses. Smith received non severe injuries and is under treatment.
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