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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1927

Page

20

Delaney Barred From Heavyweight Ring By New York Board

New York boxing officials ruled that Jack Delaney must remain in his weight class and cannot box heavier contenders. The decision forces Delaney to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Pauline Uzendun and likely sets up a match with Mike McTigue at around 175 pounds. The move echoes Muldoon and Farley’s stance against Delaney pursuing heavyweight status after his defeat to Jimmy Maloney in February.

New York Jack Delaney New York State Athletic Commission Pridgeport Battler Pauline Uzendun Yankee Stadium Delaney Mike McTigue Celtic Warrior Mike William Muldoon Farley Hrower Muldoon Jimmy Maloney Madison Square Garden Furtewins Jens l¢Mahon Tex Fickard Je Connnissons Deey Maryland Boxing Commission Joe Dundee Baltimore Pate Lataro Juny J Johnny Mendelason Comrac

Umpire Assignments Set for Opening Tilts in Easton League

Springfield Maas April AP reports opening day umpire pairings in the Easton league. New umpires Allie Kuhn Ric White Hugh Rorty Hugh Bradley Bill Summers Si MacDonald Martin Conroy Augie Moran are matched with senior umpires for games in Providence Bridgport Waterbury Albany New Haven Hartford Pittsfield and other venues.

Springfield Maas Herman J Welamsn Allie Kuhn Ric White Hugh Rorty Hugh Bradley Bill Summers Si MacDonald Martin Conroy Augie Moran

Harding quartet places third in New Haven meet

Harding High School relay team finished third in the special half mile relay for high schools and Yale freshmen at a New Haven arena meet under the New Haven Firemen's Athletic Association. Yale stars competed with former Holy Cross and Fordham runners. Carr of Yale failed to break his indoor world record in pole vault.

Warren Harding High School High Schoola Yale Emi House New Way Sabin Carr Jumieghi New Haven Firemen's Athletic Association Carr Las Cary Hauke Holy Cross Joe Tierney Holy Cross Mar O'Connor Paulsen Fordham Paulsen Ev Jackson Scholz Walter Coyle Man C Mister Chet Lowman Coyle McAllister Tom Meaney Georgetown Alan Helfrich N.Y. A George Cault

Edisto Captures Congressional Handicap at Havre de Grace

Edisto won the Congressional handicap at Havre de Grace with Seagram a clear early leader. Marconi finished third behind Joy Smoke. the event served as prep for Philadelphia’s $10,000 stake. Whitney horses were scratched in respect to Belmont Rowe, trainer’s son who died after a long illness.

ED Curley Havre DE Grace Edisto Seagram Marconi Joy Smoke Edivto Canter Bay View Philadelphia Mae Canter Whitney Respecto Belmont Rowe Traier

George Lott Extended In Mason-Dixon Tourney

George Lott of Chicago, recent conqueror of Bill Tilden, stretched to three sets by Hitch Miller of Union College in the Mason-Dixon tennis tournament at Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Lott trailed in the second game before recovering to win the match and advance in the annual event.

W. Va George ML Lott Chicago Hitch Miller Union College Remistance

Fare Wins. Cleveland Og Appil 19.

Johnny dear Clovelinl featherwriter Jack Moon announces a twelve round bout tonight featuring Johnay Asill, Cusage Faboine, Holy Cross loses 3, Dartmouth 0, Massachusetts Aggies beat Williams 1 to 0.

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Phillies Defeat Brooklyn for Third Straight Win

Philadelphia blanked Brooklyn 4 to 0 as Jack Scott allowed four scattered hits. Cy Williams hit his third homer of the year in the fourth inning. Daisy Vance started for Brooklyn, then Ehrhardt relieved. Robins suffer seventh loss in eight starts this season.

Philadelphia Jack Scott Robins Cy” Wiliams Daisy Vance Brooklyn Ehrhardt Carey Tarirhige Iy Hendrick Herman Meuse Barratt Butler S& x Deberry Vance Marriott Alkharidt Vance Sread Spaulding Willams Wrightstone Leath Thompson Priberg Wilson Scott Pee Sand Williame Rigler Pillman Hart

TILDEN CONFIDENT OF REGAINING TITLE

Tilden expresses confidence in reclaiming the title as he analyzes French defense driven tennis. He notes Lacoste and Cechet as masters of safe accuracy and outlines a planned tour through Europe, including Germany, Holland, Ireland, and England, plus attempts against St Cloud and Wimbledon.

Tilden Lacoste Cechet France Tholen Germany Holland Helelum Ireland England St. Cloud Wimbledon Hunter The Riviera wAnd Vinnie Hichards Vinnie

Demar Honored by Home City After Marathon Win

Melrosh Massachusetts April 19 AP Clarence Demar veteran distance runner wins his sixth marathon. News of victory triggers city celebration with fire whistles church bells and a triumphal procession. Acting Mayor Joseph A. Milang leads officials and firemen escort through cheering crowds.

Algonquin Bristo Team Totals 1077 Bristol 10866

In the two man league at Algonquin the Bristo team posted a total pinfall of 10866 while Algonquin recorded 1077. Bristo leads the standings with the higher score as local bowling action continues.

Algonquin Bristo BrisTol

Thoroughbred racing results from a six-race card

Results show multiple races for two to four year olds and up, with horses such as Eva May, Barbary Bush, Northern Star, Tea Heo, Golden Locks, Drummond, The Code, Jack, Edisto and Flagship. Times range from 0:48 4-5 to 1:47, with win payouts and a long list of also ran horses. Races covered include sprint and route distances up to one mile seventeen yards and one and one sixteenths miles.

Eva May Tatton Cyleepean Hay Honey Lou Hutton D'Anora Panzen Torna Doone Tuff Hardy Castlereagh Moore Merry Kefnover Wood Cry Zerlie Gold Colonist Assent S Dan Grass Madam Vennie Southern Pacific Ulttle Bat Vern H Northern Star Trenchard Quanah Marsden Tima Cave Woman Little Smile Sunsprite Lady Huon Blennerhassett Bissell Randall Press Gang Remover Priceless Hev Honekins Lady Lena Wee Wee Spring Edward Keefer Bonny Golden Locks Young Kinery Helen of Troy Fast Denny Dr Sisk Bengalesa Devanite Bagge King Drummond Prenchard Laupossible Murphy Sleepy Head Kin Alsorvan Lieutenant Perkins LaKroas West Point Toney Brown Pyraot Demijohn Perhaps and Co Auina Netia Schieffer Wilia Gladys Clark Peternel Disette the Lure Inelke Ann the Maid Jacksonville Golden Fair Inlaid Ross Eternal Fair Mist Edith Caroline Emory Suky Workman Wayfair Summer Croesword Torrency Tommy Foster Fable Whizsing Cloud Shoup Jack Lang Pillotta Chalmers Candy Pig Walls Pleasant Smiles Titina Tetra Glass la Morte Edisto Erickson Joy Smoke Butwell Marconi Time Harry Faker Frickly Heat Cudgeller Fly Iawk Ad Canter Kummer Grenier Barnes Edward Gray Bourassa Alleviator

Demar Captures Boston Marathon Amidst Brutal Heat

Cler Enes H. Demar, 48, a Melrose typesetter, surged to the Boston Marathon title in 2 hours 40 minutes 24.3 seconds under a 86 degree finish, never allowing challenger Koski or Kennedy to surge past. Miles collapsed from the heat early, while Stenroos and other favorites were also routed by the brutal conditions.

Boston Clerenes H. Demar Melrose America Hopkinton Boston Athletic Association Demar Melrosa American Legion Kennedy August Fargetlund A. c New York Curf Bricker Galt Ontario Mitle Jimmy Henigen Dorchester Karl Koski Old Hill Kennedy Greenwich Koski Newtons Brookline Newton Hills Massachusetta Arenu Flateh Camu Bill Kennedy Hime Jin

Canadian runners shine as Bricker stars in marathon bid

Cliff Bricker, 22, Dominion champion at five miles, finished fourth in 3 60:54 as Kennedy led the field in brutal heat. Edouard Fabre and Carl Linder helped North Branch Y M C A Montreal team claim the year’s team prize with three finishers among the top scorers. Heat worsened conditions. several runners endured raw feet and sticky surfaces while officials noted the extreme conditions.

Miles Cliff Bricker Kennedy Atieling Henri R. Benoit North Branch Miles San Demar B.A. A Prises

Parisiens to join Lawrence club in NE Baseball League

Arthur Penrin, ex Notre Dame football and baseball star, signed with the Lawrence club of the New England Baseball League. He will play in the outfield after starring at Haverhill High School and Phillips Academy Andover before Notre Dame.

Camel Present Day Taste Endorsement

In Camel PRESENT-DAY taste singles out Camel as its ideal cigarette. This age is the most exacting ever known and it rates Camel first. Camel taste and fragrance come from the choicest tobaccos grown. They lead to supreme smoking pleasure. You'll never find a higher standard of goodness than in this favorite cigarette. Your own enjoyment will confirm the overwhelming choice of modern smokers.

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