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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1927

Page

20

Connecticut Boxers Fall in National Boxing Tourney

A majority of Connecticut boxers were eliminated in the National AAU championship. Eddie Camp Hartford and Pete Florentino New Haven were knocked out in the first round in the 122 pound class. John DeRosa Derby and John McClernan from Pennsylvan ia advanced as rounds progressed. Several bouts featured knockouts and disqualifications as overall action continued into the early rounds.

Eddie Camp Pete Florentino John Derose Connecticut Bostena Mike Dudak Gary Ind Wie Hartford Mm Fete Florentino New Ham John McClernan Iniontown Johnny DeRosa Volk Hugh McConnell Pittsburgh Janny Youreman Mike Watters Los Angeles Hubert Andrews Sancinco Ray Kuskey Boston New Stanley Carlson Carlage Wy New York Charles Memell Sacramento Callf Barlow Poston MD Herbst Metropoltan New Yorker Mixe Dudak Petsaitine New Haven Bud Christy Grand Rapids Pounder Dan Billick

Only the game fish swims up stream in Sportlight

The column argues amateur status and finances shape sports careers, contending that champions are rarely born of wealth. It cites golfers and tennis players paying own way, notes Babe Ruth’s swing dynamics, and stresses that dedication beyond a main job often defines success in sport.

Ketty Rutgen Shea Rich Sport Fina Botet Mills Florida California Corb Speaker Arms Anson Lajoie TJ Cobb Meg Ruth

Derby candidates run good trials in Louisville Derby prep

Racing notes from Louisville detail Derby contenders working in preparation for the 950000 event. Horses such as Stefan the Great and Candy Watchard clocked brisk times over varying distances, with Archibalds cher and Chest showing fitness. Trainers report steady, not brisk, gallops and emphasize readiness for the big race.

Louisville Itus Mr. Archibald Candy Wackhrd Candy Great War Eagle BE. B. McLean Aanan Ossaand

Wide trains for 2 mile Harvard Stadium record bid

Edvin Wide of Sweden trains daily on the Harvard Stadium track for a May 7 record attempt to break his 9 minutes 52 5 seconds mark in the Haz Zara inter-class meet. He seeks to shatter his record despite fears over the big course currents and calls the track “per- fect” for the feat. The piece also notes charges against Canada’s Moriting Pruties s Branch and its suspension by the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada, with Colonel Norman asked to reorganize the branch.

Cambridge Mass Edvin Wide Sweden Harvard Stadium Lne Athie Tnion Canada A AT JA. Me‘lear McVicar Norman

Racing Results and Entries First Race Futurity Card

Racing results list six, mostly three year olds and up, with purses from 400 to 1000. Entries include Valley Light Crump Palm Court and other horses with times and odds. Also ran lines note several horses for each race and times per event.

Valley Light Crump J. G. Denny Froggate Palm Court Barr Indian Light Montrose Love Child Gabaldon Sieg Margen Benny Cousin Lake Proggate DaVinci Garner Riata Martie Flynn

Havre de Grace Entries Enliven Card at Four Furlongs

Race list from Havre de Grace racing card features maiden events for two-year-olds, claiming affairs, and a Greenwich Handicap among six races. Notable entries include Apple Pie, Miss Prim, Red Hit, Sam Luck, and Sagamotre Stable entrants with weights listed and multiple purses ranging from 1,200 to 2,060 dollars.

Purar John J Los Rol Tan Sherry Merylanu Boy Anne Minor Apple Pie Red Hil Miss Prim Merida Sam Slik Uppercrust Okay Red Hit Sam Luck William Garth Apple Ie Freemar Skedaddle Allfrey Pay McGee Don Bryne Plain Polly Alestan Dexter Hitler Salutation Plain Poly Sagamotre Stable

Havre de Grace Race Day Results Sweep

The HaR Mare at Havre de Grace lists seven races with detailed results. First race featured Knight, Bogan and Rova Pennent among others with times and payouts. Second race highlighted Tady Glassen and Nimrod with payoffs and also ran entries. Third race shows North Breeze Delhi Boy Marat with times. Fourth race Kentucky II Lassa Golden Volt also ran. Fifth race Pinitta Edward Gray Patria with times. Sixth race Cockney Dancing Foo Canister and Dancing Foo. Seventh race Speedy Pringe Shacowdale Dano with times and payouts.

Knight Schaefer Bogan Dutwell Rova Pennent Denham Frank Migration John F. O'Malley Rivanna Gitt Hawk Figot Leyland Little Sam Fire Watch Tady Glassen Jackson Nimrod Fishman Candy Maker Bouragia yan—Decora Nayarit Immolator Gaffer Yami Hobson Play On Majuba Larry Carroll Queen Navarre Forestar North Breeze Emery Delhi Boy Barnes Marat Hodgskins Betsy Bacon Jingle & Jacques Kentucky II Chalmers Lassa Golden Volt Callahan Ian Martha Washington Thiatleweal Signola Cockney Mangan Canister Peternel Roseate TI Wheatstick Golden Rule Washell Speedy Pringe Josiah Shacowdale Bonker

Jamaica Results First Race Six Furlongs Gylded In Yorkshire Style

Jamaica results list multiple races for three year olds and upward. Jockeys Workman Richards Arnold and Pierce ride in six furlong events with times around 1 13. The program covers four more races including a claimers race and a payday handicap with entry horses by Byud, Vintner, Igetta, Bilker Mon and Dice among others.

Byrd Workman G-L Juggler Richards Tigress Arnold Jumbo Lord Bloom Raphix Jacket Clubs Craclona Gift John TL Willams Beau Oeste Mijigado Marslands«r, Recreation Sun Hawk Royal Charge Wee Burn Mote the Vintner Pierce Fielden Pennant Balls Robbins Tims John S. Mosby Crimdus Reiphrizonia Touveyou Strolling Saint Grief Tessie Gershell Michael BR Ang Igetta Goodwin Mercedes Graveling's Lady McTagne Heelens Hackworth Bilker Mon L. Vater Croyden Workman Baxon J MiCoy Wi 7-0 Time 1:12 3-6. Also ran-—Sankar, Sarmatietus, Happy Argo Powlattan Copispo Cartoonist Navigatas Lodins Tlaptrap Fiechita Charde Wrifth Dice McAuliffe Stephania Malben

Montana U to induct three into Hall of Fame

Three nationally known Montana State University athletes Russell Sweet William Kelly and Arnold Gillette will become charter members of the university Hall of Fame. Sweet from Miles City star track and multi sport. Kelly from Missoula captain of football and baseball. Gillette Lewistown two mile champion and Intercollegiate mile runner.

Missoula Mont Montana State University Russell Sweet William Kelly Arnold Gillette ATL Montana Sweet Balling Miles City Kelly Gillette Lewistown Tif. Sweet San Francisco Athletic Club Gilette United States Chicago Wild Boy Beck Ag Pacific San Francisco Fie West Point

Daniels Wins British Lightweight Crown in London Bout

Gipsy Daniels of Llanelly Wales defeated Tom Berry of London on points after twenty rounds to capture the light heavyweight title and the Townsdale belt in London on April 25.

London Gipsy Daniels Llanelly Wales Great Britain Tom Berry Townsdale Flay Daniela

Black Hawks Purchase Three Winnipeg Stars

Chicago reports the acquisition of three Winnipeg players by the Chicago Flick Howls of the National League. The $17,000 deal brings Nick Wasnishin Teplander Cedar Browne Jerward and Charlie Gardiner to the club, with Burney Stanioray as former Winnipeg manager. The item also mentions boxing memories and a Massachusetts high school academic ruling affecting athletes.

Chicago Winnipeg Chicago Flick Howls Frederick McLaughlin Nick Wasnishin Teplander Ceeil Browne Jerward Charlie Gardiner Birck Ilands Burney Staniory

Umpire Magerkurth Suspended After Indianapolis Fight

President Hickey indeterminately suspended George Magerkurth after a brawl with Milwaukee first baseman Ivy Griffin in an Indianapolis hotel. Magerkurth, 38, was fined 35 and costs and given 30 days jail with sentence suspended for assault and battery. Griffin hospitalized with a dislocated shoulder, expected to miss about a month.

Chicago Hickey American Association Today Easy George Magerkurth Ivy Griffin Milwaukes Indianapoils Indianapolis Abe Empire G. L. Magerkurth American Association Ivy Griff Milwaukee Mageerkurth Amy Moline Ile Griffin Boseman

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