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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1927

Page

21

Giants Take Lead in National League by Beating Boston

The Giants won 4 3 over the Braves as Roush returned to the lineup. Seven hits powered the attack and helped New York seize the NL lead in a tight race with Boston, while Pittsburgh fell 16 4 to Chicago.

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Rollins President Urges Professionalism Over Amateurism

Rollins College President Holt denounced amateur code violations in college football as a moral issue and warned of abandoning amateurism. He advocated enforcing professional standards, threatening to impose salaries on college athletes if fellow schools refuse genuine amateur contentors.

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Congress Nine Meets West Haven High Today

Congress Nine faces West Haven High in a football practice scramble with hours set for the afternoon. Coaches organize drills as Tanald and Ale Tanald lead the defense while Tre Congress directs the line, with attention on teamwork and readiness for the upcoming session.

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Phillies Rally Past Robins In Comeback Win

Philadelphia enters eighth inning deficit to overcome Brooklyn Robins 8 to 4. Wrights homer powered a late rally as the Phillies claim fifth straight win for Brooklyn. Lighter details show pitchers Ferguson and Ehrhardt struggled. Decatur and Willoughby worked deep into the game amid a late surge.

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Tigers Drive Urle From Box 10 Beat Cleveland

Detroit opened the series strong as they drove George Uhle from the mound, scoring five runs in one inning and defeating Cleveland. Manush, Lutke, and Taylor led the offense with key hits, while Holloway held the Indians scoreless early before Cleveland rallied.

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Berlenbach Rise and Fall Dramatic Boxing Tale

Berlenbach's rapid rise and fall grips boxing history as the once dominant heavyweight quickly fades from the spotlight after a string of competitive matches. The piece highlights his swift knockouts and title challenges, noting how defeats reshaped his career and legacy.

Hydromel Wins Nicholasville Handicap at Lexington

In Lexington on April 28 Hydromel ridden by Jockey Garner set a track record in the Nicholasville Handicap, winning by half a length over Brent Stosking with Buddy Baues third as Jamaicaea’s Timmerman’s Fine Mann captured another six furlong sprint. Carrying 123 pounds, Canter won the Fleetwood Handicap at Havre de Grace with a 1:42 time for six furlongs.

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Amateurs to Fight at Beach Saturday

An amateur boxing program is set for Walnut Beach this Saturday with top fighters from Bridgeport New Haven Derby Ansonia and others slated to compete for honors. A four man team from the valley was scheduled but could not travel due to a fire emergency requiring their aid at home.

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Hanson stays as Syracuse coach amid contract talks

Syracuse coach Vig Hanson remains at the helm after a failed bid to recruit him by another team. He plans a two year extension at about 50 000 per year as an assistant coach while pursuing a professional baseball contract and basketball play with a league team.

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Candy Queen and War Eagle Shine in Drill at Churchill Downs

In Louisville Kentucky the filly Candy Queen trained by Stefan the Great posted the fastest 6 furlong pace of the season, clocking 1 13 for seven eighths while carrying 26 pounds. War Eagle and other runners including Jackoy Niepaar and Royal Julian also went through brisk workouts as pre Derby preparations continue at the track.

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Unequal Scores In School Tilts

The West End Junior league opened with the Westerns beating the Longfellows 7 to 2 and the Whittiers defeating the Ramblers 14 to 1. Whittier pitcher Zargo fanned 11 while Westerns' Katzma allowed one hit. Additional lineups and stray details follow a hectic scoreline.

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