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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
19
Risberg and Stevens led the Stratford quintet as they beat Blekster’s Stars 24 to 19 in the opening County League game at Colonial Hall. Risberg tallied 11 points while Stevens anchored defense as Stratford pulled away late after a tight start.
Mickey Walker of New Jersey meets Tiger Flowers of Atlanta in a planned Friday title bout at Chicago Coliseum for the world middleweight crown Promoter Jim Mullen directs the one round decision bout The match draws a capacity crowd with Flowers as favorite but Walker pledges a knockout bid if in prime shape after prior near miss with Harry Greb in Chicago years ago Flowers fights in a tireless southpaw style Walker relies on his punching power and aim to exploit any opening in the rival’s defense
Shorthand and Electric Girls win three straight games Tuesday evening at the New Field Alleys, defeating the newly organized team from the American Braries Company Office. Holmes and Edwards led the effort as SH. AND E. GIRLS dominated the match with a clean sweep.
Annapolis Dec. t Navy will begin developing its basketball team under new coach Johnny Wilson, an experienced trainer and former plebe coach. Lieutenant Harry Ault assists, with key players Graf Johnson Miller Kent Demarest Carmichael Walsh and football squad members reporting after their season. The Navy schedule includes games at Annapolis and away, with Penn and multiple other schools on the slate.
Cincinnati National League officials and Joe F Carr met to decide on a firm offer within a week to buy the Columbus American Association franchise from Thomas B Wilson Chicago packer. The price was not disclosed though Wilson previously asked 200000. The Columbus club would become a farm for Reds prospects.
Newton Massachusetts report states Georgetown resumes schedule with Boston College. BC and Georgetown last met in football in 1983 when BC won 21 to 6. The 1984 Eagles announce 12 opponents, including two new foes Gene Pe and Connecticut Aggies, with the November 12 game highlighted.
New York reports five players were released by the Giants in a December 1 AP item. Tilly Shafer, the famed millionaire third baseman, had joined McGraw before retiring to become a coach and instructor at Dartmouth, while three others, Anderson, Workman, and Lilly, were lesser pitchers who never reported to the club.
New York December report says American League owners may press changes to the contract governing Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. Yankees president Jacob Ruppert declined to detail proposed edits. League magnates at the Chicago meeting face NL’s stance to retain Landis for seven more years with current powers.
Detroit recalls George Moriarty as new Tiger manager after a storied playing career noted for stealing home. Once captain and respected strategist, Moriarty earned praise for playing with insight and hustle, shaping a club expected to vie for its first championship since 1900s. Former teammates Dattis and Heilmann remain connected as he rebuilds the team.
Race by race results for Jefferson track with multiple divisions for 2 and 3 year olds plus open events. Notable runners include Timothy, Helen T, Fore land, Hawk Eye, St. Donald, Sun Hathor, One Sixty, and Foolscap Froggate, with finishing times and payouts. Also ran lists cover additional entrants and placements.
Hartford editor reports manager Wm J Bransfield and owner James H Clarkin will attend Ashville NC for the minor league convention to bolster the 1927 Hartford Senators. A new backstop and first baseman are sought, with focus on second base, shortstop, outfield, and a full pitching staff as they target pennant contention.
Results from eight races show Move On Seth winning the first with Dover Qap Pendergrass close behind. Movie Star and Somers Heir dominate the early fields. Cadmus and Dr. Clark headline the mid cards while Wee Toidler and Nell Maxim post strong times in later events.
Results from the Juarez track listing multiple races with ages from three to five, distances from five to seven furlongs, and earnings. Notable entries include Reno Lady Marshall and Sam Heh with times around 1 minute 44 seconds. Fast Denny and Dr Mack II show quick fractions, while Red Top and lattpation post odds in the lower margins. Also ran lists include Black Pat Amackas sin Col Marchmont and others.
Loyal Lodge League standings show Teams Nov Two and Five dueling for leadership. Tem No. 6 ahead by two games. three straight wins could force a deadlock. Winnley tops averages with 100, while Gurevitz leads high single and total scores.
The Mohicans meet the All-Collegian colored team Sunday afternoon at Newfield Park in the season’s bantam attraction. Both teams are evenly matched, each having defeated the All-Stratford squad by narrow margins, and five hundred fans witnessed their previous near miss.
Harold Smith and BUL Martin lead New Canaan Sporting Club entries for the Bridgeport Armoury amateur boxing tourney on Friday night. Highlight is 114 pound Tary Cohan, 4 knockouts in seven amateur starts, who beat Endle Brody in a recent New Canaan show. Other entrants include Jack Pennington, Lou Chipponelli, Flares, Battling Romeo, Leslie Wynn, Charlie from New Milford, and Dan Burdick.
Hagen of Pittsburgh captured the top prize at Pinehurst North Carolina by posting a perfect score of one hundred in the hundred-target trap shoot, according to AP dispatch. The event took place at the Pinehurst venue with local coverage noting Hagen’s flawless performance.
Chicago Dec 1 AP Direct era of the American league tonight were called to meet in Chicago December 14 and 15 by President Ban Johnson. The National league sessions have been called for the same dates in New York, and the joint session of the major baseball magnates will follow in Chicago December 16.
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