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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1925

Page

8

Smith Wins Narrow Decision In West End Featherweight Bout

Steve Smith of West End outpointed Spencer Gardner of Newport in a ten round main event to open the indoor boxing season at Park Theatre. Gardner pressed early but Smith used a neat jab and body work to build a late edge, with rounds eight to ten showing both fighters trading and little clean action. Other bouts included Jarrett defeating Culver in a dynamic six round clash, Mulligan and Mercer fighting to a slow eight round draw, and Saxon earning a decision over Sailor Sweet in a rough eight.

Steve Smith Spencer Gardner Newport R. LL Park Theatre Gardner West End Smith Asoeven Rhode Island Steve Oeeth Hans Leug Sithe Mulligan Cotty Willams Ord Zayas l M Tom Denabne Wich Mullican Jonney Saxon Sailcreet R. L Saxon Tommy Red Jarrett New Haven Steve Culver Fiont Jarrett Culver Tz Culver Wfarrett

Delaney Seeks Upset Over Berlenbach In Madison Square Garden Bout

New York bettors favor Berlenbach at three to one to defeat Jack Delaney in the heavyweight title clash at Madison Square Garden. Delaney appears stronger than in prior fights, with claims he can beat Berlenbach again. Local sports chatter also notes a Benefit basketball game for Derkin at the Alumni with many former players expected to participate.

Culver Jarrett Facw Ith Win Steve Ant Henry Didulio Simmy Hunt Dusky New York Delaney Jack Bridgeport Berlenbach Tiger Flowers Delamey Ure Delney Delimey Bertenbach HY the Afare Feidseport High Schol Hammillaturday Atterznoey Derkin Hatne James C. Moore Derkin Figmimi Alredy Icttreamen Ching

Mohicans to Meet All-Stratfords in Sunday Rematch

Mo hicana manager John Cassidy aims to finalize plans with Willams of All-Stratfords for a county championship return game at Newfield Park next Sunday after a scoreless first meeting. Mohicans hold six wins and two ties, scoring 116 to 33. Luddy leads with 88 points, Rhea second with 24.

John Cassidy Mohicana Willams All-Stratfords Slevens Newfield Park Williams Stratford Mohicans Luddy Rhea

Remington Arms Girls Team Challenge Prompts Paper Action

The Remington Arms girls face a challenge in a pin match and would meet the term extended Monday. The remnant team shows interest in action games arranged by this paper and seeks unanswered air challenges.

Remington Arms Remington Action Ie

Owls Tie With Burr Roads In Stport

The Owl football team finished its season Sunday in a 0 0 tie with the Burr Roads of Ridgeport. Burr Roads defense held strong while Owls made five first downs to Ridgeport. In the final moments a forward pass near the 25 yard line was incomplete as time expired.

Stport Owl Aedforday Burr Rods Ridgeport Die AltLaovh Fgbhe Jurais Trateorters Kirk Wasee

Yale Quintet 10 Plays Many Games Schedule

Yale basketball schedule lists dates opponents and venues across December to March. The document mentions Army West Point Princeton Framingham Manhattan College New York and other colleges with game locations in Connecticut New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It notes games set for December through March with potential scores and home or away status.

Yale Army U. 9 Alerch Carnell Pennsylvamie Pet St. Thors Ara Marek Cal Lane

Dragon Eleven to Claim Title in Close Football Finish

Fragmented OCR outlines a dramatic football title chase involving Dragon Eleven with references to players and teams. Text is garbled but hints at a final push, possible matchups, and key scorers across a league race.

Dragon Eleven

Two Tilts In Church League Listed Tonight

Two church league basketball games are scheduled at Preshy hall tonight. At 7 30 presby will face Nichols, and one hour later Uniteds meet Universalists for the league lead.

Preshy Hall Preshy Nichols Uniteds Universalists

Milford Firemen Pinners Challenge Begins in December

Milford Nov. 30. Arcie Engine company forms bowling team and issues challenges to up valley companies. First match December 4 against Beacon Falls vamps. December 1 Arctic team travels to Leg non to face Citizens Hose Company. Arctics will play at Shutl ort alleys with Tavalgimies as players.

Milford Arcie Engine Company Panhusters Beacon Falls Arctics Legnon Seymour Ehlert Jey Ters Lowe Garharine Homer Trulver George Larkins Alton Finnas Toni Maher Jimmy Iraniuta Speed Trinn

Arrowsbeat Ramblers 12 to 0 in Sunday game

The Stratford Arrows routed the Ramblers 12 to 0 on Sunday afternoon. The Ramblers were outplayed from the start as Stratford controlled the line and scored early and often. Stratford plans to meet the Western Wildcats next week while Norwich College trails behind in the standings.

Bridgeport High Basketball Set for Busy Week

Fairfield reports a busy Red Men’s alley week with nightly games and big matches. Bridgeport High School basketball coach Eddie Reilly plans tryouts for over 100 hopefuls before December 29 opener with Trade School, using last year’s varsity to mold the squad as 19 games are scheduled.

Fairfield DuPont Fish League Five Pointe Tony Hill St James Boys Stratford Tom Murphy Southports Bridgeport Eddie Reilly Trade School Reilly Buswell Soderstrom T4nane Varrone Kimmerlin

Stamford Stops Staten Island 27 to 0 in Debut

Stamford fans saw a strong 27 to 0 win over Staten Island as Welix Livalst Badie Wunt Edgar Chirleson Buck Dora starred in their Stamford professional football debut at United Press club of Stapleton Staten Island. LiVals Hunt Dora and Red Sione scored touchdowns and Char Jackson kicked three extra points. The visitors offered little threat.

Stamford Welix LiVals Badie Wunt Edgar Chirleson Buck Dora United Preh Oof

Maloney III Bout Called Off Draw at Stamford

Boston heavyweight Jack Sharkey and Kim Maloney were to fight in Stamford but the bout was postponed until next Saturday due to Maloney illness. The card at Columbus Hall featured Robideau drawing with Good man in ten rounds, plus several other decisions and an early curtain-raiser knockout by Charley Almedo.

Maloney III Stamford Boston Jack Sharkey Kim Maloney South Sastan Lonigh Maloney Bothy Robideau New York

Trade School Five and Alumni Clash Tomorrow

The State Trade School opens its 1925-26 season tomorrow afternoon at the TBoy's club on Middle Street with the annual game against alumni. The alumni, featuring three former captains, boast a strong lineup led by Georea Wexler Andy Mra Jimmy Lesko and others, while the Trade School team, coached by Harry Gath, aims to surprise after a month of practice with a fast offensive approach. The alumni will hold a practice tonight at the city gym.

Tboy Middle Street Winnme Ghoy Georea Wexler Andy Mra Jimmy Lesko Jimmy Finiotte le Petrino Reny Blade Harry Hanusovky Alinve Gath Sethael Fredericet Sisco Lesko of Mist Harry Gath Ety

Holy Cross Faces Loss of Six Varsity Stars

Holy Cross 1925 football slate shows at least six varsity players will be unavailable next season. Names include Tippinark Cuewley full back Hill Glennon halfback Bhoity McMahon Tudern star Mike Ray Lonergan and Lonergan are seniors. Captain election for 1926 to occur after varsity letters awarded. Coach Sullivan calls Garkmen to prepare for a big year. Purple track squad also projected strong.

Worchster Mus Holy Cross Chine Tippinark Lonergan Tellar Liveman Clu Temorr Heel Woodnav Bart Sullivan Ius

Harvard Names Captain Walter Chei For 1926 Soccer Team

Cambridge November 30 1925 Walter Chei of Washington was elected captain of the Harvard 1926 soccer team. He played outside right on this year’s Crimson squad.

Cambridge Walter Chei Washington Harvard Ole

Hewitt Elected Army Captain for 1926 Football Team

West Point says Orville M. Hewitt 205 pound fullback has been elected captain of the 1926 Army football squad. Hewitt, a Pennsylvania native, played for the University of Pittsburgh before joining West Point and has started in the backfield for three years.

West Point Orville M Tiny) Hewitt Hewitt Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh

Roland Keating Named to All State Football Team

Bridgeport High captain Roeland Keating is the sole Bridgeport player chosen for the All State football team by Eddie Hart of the Hartford Courant. First team selections include Keating at tackle with teammates from Naugatuck Ansonia and Meriden among others. second team features players from Ansonia Branford Bulkeley and Hartford.

Roeland Keating Bridgeport High Bridgeport Hiigh Eddie Hart Hartford Courant Hart Ring Hartford Baxter Angonia Keating Bridgeport Van Dempsey Ansonia Schwarz Bulkeley Vincent Meriden Ceunthan Ualfbacke Conway Taylor Kitv'! Commercial Tsnds Genena Klapp Branford Hilovitch Weaver Bowes Crosby Guakde Wilson Wheeler Ouse

Penn Veterans Return as Seniors Lead 1926 squad

Philadelphia Nov 30 The University of Pennsylvania ends its football season with five senior stars among many veterans returning for next year Captain Wilson guard Dick Snyder and backs Leith Laird and Long highlight a strong core for 1926 Coach Lou Young plans to build around a first class freshman team and retained regulars including Kreuz Fields Rogers Wascontona Odierne Sager Thayer Fonde and Tinke along with promising players from the 1925 season

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Cornell Joe Willson Jeff Mark Karl Pabkinsen al Leith Joe Tard D'ck Snyder Semid Thomas Clairton Palad Leonard Sorengen James P. Nicholas Emu Heintz Drew Ebergon Hoard Zin) Long Lou Young Hag Wilson Robinson Leith Laird Daun Brown Yale Chicago

State Aggies Had Poor Grid Season

Storrs November 30 With a record of three aries five defits and one scoreless tie the Connecticut Aggies this year disappointed followers of the Nutmeg eleven Starting the season with 11 letter men from last year's undefeated squad prospects looked bright but reserve depth was serious lack Coupled with the toughest schedule ever attempted by a Storrs eleven the campaign proved too much for the team Coach Sumner A Dole never had more than 25 men on the squad and most had little intercollegiate experience

Storrs Connecticut Agsies Efeven Jiruspects Connecticut State Agetes Ely Connecticut Agricultural College Sumner A. Dole

Twin Oak Five Triumphs In Season Opener Victory Over C G Team

Twin Oak five won their first game of the season 28 to 8 over C.5.G. with Sicilian starring. The score line reflects a strong defensive showing and a dominant offensive effort by Twin Oak.

Twin Oak

Forester Bowlers 10 Hold Social Event Monday

The United Courts of Foresters of America in Bridgeport will stage a monster whist and Pinochle at their club rooms 1087 Broad Street Monday evening November 20. Tickets sold out but extra tables arranged. Proceeds fund the local state team’s travel for distant trips and state championship efforts.

United Courts of Foresters of America State Inc A. Efroles

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