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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1926

Page

18

Syme Elected Captain as Central Eleven Opens Season

George Syme, a junior and likely captain power for Central High football, was chosen captain over three fellow candidates at a season opening event. Warren Harding players Wesson Don Noberly and others were noted. the eleven received a large turnout for the banquet. Superintendent Reed and Mrs. Emmons commented on athletics, with coach Reilly praising the squad. Moore presented the city championship cup, and captaincy was conferred upon Chaiklin with Syme named captain elect. The banquet, held at the school, ended with speeches and presentations to the team and staff.

George Syme Hali- Waa Tral The Athletic Association Warren Harding High Wal Carroll R. Reed John B Bkoop Board of Educat Josephine Emmons Board of Education Poland Miss Helewood Wilmot T. Fisker Kers Reilly Moore Wacipal James Reed Steam Emmons Oher Peeco Ghaiklin Syme Eddie Reilly Ed Buswell George Foley Chaiklin Anton Prucke Eddie A Beof Eddie Eddie Reilly, Jr Starvus Wen Roth McGee Rol Jontos Doherty Sherman Imbert Meade Andrus Munk Pappas

Bonials Face Essex Tonight

The Colonials meet Essex in the feature game at ball tonight as they contend for championship claims in the 1G sho ll test.

Bonials Essex Colonials

Robert Jones Welcomes Son and Daughter in Slanta Ga

In Slanta Georgia, Bobby Jones, age 1, weighs eight pounds at birth, introducing a new family member to Robert Jones and his eight pound debut. The baby joins a daughter aged 18 as the family grows in early news.

Dean Robert Jones Bobby Jones

Two Tilts Tonight In Dusty Industrial League

Two games are set in the Industrial league tonight. The Russick five meets the American Chain combine at 7 30. The White Rose faces General Electric at 4 30.

Russick Five

Brooklawns Aces and Laurels Win in Club Contests

The Laurels defeated the Athletics 42 to 13, the Aces beat the Brooklawns 210 to 2, and the Levers won from the Triangles 24 to 9 in Boys club Intermediate league play last night. Wildman was the outstanding scorer with sixteen points.

Laurels Athletics Aces Brooklawns Lavers Triangles Wildman

Veteran basketball squad drills at Central today

A veteran Central basketball squad trains today with a strong schedule planned. Captain Buswell leads the squad, with Winnie Hoffman and Buddy Meste among key returners. The team, built on last season’s depth, aims for a bold state title run despite midseason gaps.

Eteran Rewlis Yale Buswell Forwid Winnie Hoffman Petrino Buddy Meste

Inter Room Basketball Set To Start Next Week

Inter room basketball games are planned at Congress High, giving several hundred students a chance to play. The schedule aims to be more complete this season, building on a longstanding program and adding depth to athletics at Congress High.

Congress Congress High Contegress High Ate

Corbett Wins Featherweight Bout In Meadville

Al Corbett of Cleveland defeated Phil O'Dowd of Columbus by judges decision after ten fast rounds here in Meadville. Corbett weighed 128 1 2 pounds while O Dowd weighed 124 1 2 pounds.

Meadville al Corbett Cleveland Phil O'Dowd Columbus Corbett O'Dowd

Central and Harding Stars Clash With Jackson Stars Sunday

Two top amateur teams meet Sunday at Seaside Park in a feature game pitting Central High and Harding High against the Jackson Stars. The All Collegians boast top players from Central, Harding, and Carmel Hall, while the Stars bring a seasoned lineup led by Wargo at quarterback and Klein at fullback.

Jackson Stars All-Collegians Wield No. 5 Seaside Park Central Harding Carmel Hall Snooks DeRosa Buswell Tisher George Chaiklin Central High Pisvarnik Harding High Collegians Til Donhullion Johnny Wilson Jules Wargo Wildcat" Gollas Steve Rushmorris Pete Klein

Kageys Meet Staten Island Team Saturday

The Staten Island Pros face the Knights of Columbus at Kacey Hall Saturday night in an upcoming attraction. The Monarchs and Rectors clash in the preliminary, with players such as Buckley, Wittmer, Koshmorris, Wiesberg, and Dondero listed among the roster.

Staten Island Knights of Columbus Kacey Hall Staten Island Club New York Monarchs Inewps Mandler Bunny Buckley RF Wittmer Eossreee Cretela LF Koshmorris Wiesberg

The Blustle Defense and Boxing Notes in Sportlight

The piece surveys Notre Dame’s defensive strength against Moon Baker and Morton Kaer, Slim Delaney’s evolving physique and punch, and a mix of football, boxing, and golf reflections. It notes headlines, lyrical flourishes, and newsprint antics shaping football fever, with digressions on fans, newspapers, and a looming baseball campaign sans Ty Cobb.

Blustle Nocre Dame Moon Baker Northwestern Morton Kaer Southern California Alwas Notre Dame Bominger

Lee to Defend His Title Against Cohen in Holyoke Bout

George Kid Lee New England alterweight champion will defend his title against Meyir Cohen in a ten round bout in Holyoke on December 13 according to Ruby Bradley New England flyweight champion will meet Black Bill af Cubs for the colored flyweight championship of the world in the same evening.

Holyoke Mass George Kid) Lee New England Meyir Cohen Ruby Bradley Bill Af Cubs

Congress High Falls Before Traders In Public Gym Opening

In New London Dec L CAP the State Trade School basketball team defeated Congress High 48 to 38 in the new gymnasium. Dorgan led the Traders with eleve n points and Jacob added eleven while Bakowicz topped Congress with eleven. The crowd filled the new venue as both sides traded early leads before the Traders pulled away in the second half.

Congress High Falls Congress High Dorgan Tradera Jacob Bakowicz Congress

Harvard Quintet Beats Yale in College League

Harvard defeated Yale 37 to 24 in the Intercollegiate basketball league of the Y M C A. Princeton won by forfeit against Columbia. Columbia then beat the Timers 22 to 55 in an exhibition contest.

Harvard Princeton Yale Columbia Timers

Stratford Stars Defeat Bassicks in Regional Showdown

Stratford Stars beat Bassicks in a capstone regional game at Stratford alleys. Manager B. Ehlert plans further matches with Bridgeport factory teams, with arrangements for upcoming fixtures through Stratford officials.

Stratford Stars Bassicks Stratsfourd Stratfort Raysick Terra Stratford Aders Bridzeport Ars Manazer B. Ehlert Stratford Ecores Stratford-Bas

Baum Announces Saturday League Court Schedule

Bau announces Saturday afternoon league schedule at the municipal gym. Eleven teams start play in December and proceed through January and February with rosters, matchups, and dates listed for 1926 1927 including Original Hillcrest Blue Ribbon Rangers Auburns Crow Bars Clovers and others in a local court schedule.

Baum Bau Iague Fe Ind Tehriig Hillcrest Blue Red Rangers Va Cigw Auburss Va Ron Bare Clovers Blue Ribbon Jra Taneers Ve Auburns Oregina Rangers Ve Blue Ribbon Rangers Va Hillcrest Blue Ribbon Jr Suvurie Lovers Crow Bars Auburna Ve Tiltlerest Crow Jos Nangers AftLereat Blue Ribbra Ranges Cow Bare Quburis Clovera Lvbruary Crow Bare Hill Sest Blue Ribbon Jrs Rangers Itterest Clovera Rangers

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