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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1927

Page

21

Bears to Lose Stapleton Rush and Fuller Next Season

Bears plan major roster overhaul as Stapleton Rush and Fuller exit. Trade talks begin for key pitchers and infield replacements as manager braces for new infield, outfield, and pitching staff ahead of the Dallas minor league meeting.

Bears Stapleton Rush Fuller Andy Sud Kansas Oil Fields Johnny Roser Ney Haven Johns New Haven Woos Dallas

Georgia Triumphs 14 10 at Yale in Offensive Showdown

Georgia opened the season with a 32 to 0 win over Virginia and then defeated Yale 14 to 10 on a turf marked by Caldwell’s assignment. The piece notes Georgia’s sequence of strong showings against Army, Dartmouth, and Princeton, and highlights the team’s overall balance and defensive strength amid a season of varied schedules.

Georgia Yale Caldwell Princeton Haan Virginia Viginia VPI Georgiis Leming Furman Auburn Tulane Florida Clemson Mercer Alabama Bae Aate Army Dartmouth Army Dartmouth Titness Pittsburgh Georgia Tech Vile Timnes Scott Fish Rick Charles Webster Allinois Retah & Crane Ilinois Northwestern Buchivan Ohio State Illinois Seomre Tomes Pitteburgh Kern Donee

Fairfield High Court Team Seeks Quiz Show Success

The Fairfield High Court team, featuring Oliver and Tamih, competes in a schedule of matches through October and December. Coach Walter Lyman has prepared the squad for regional events, with key players Will, Berie, and Derb participating as the season advances.

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Wallingford Team Sells Under New Ownership

The Wallingford franchise changes hands as Darry Starkie moves to sell the Wallingford team. Details are unclear in the fragmented OCR but indicate a transfer of ownership affecting local sports coverage and team management.

Darry Starkie Wallingford

Charlesworth on Rice's Combine

Charlesworth on Rice's Combine covers the current college football rosters and coaches, listing players from multiple institutions and positions. It highlights differing college affiliations represented in the initial lineup, with names such as Tackirs Rashews and Croft among others.

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Battery D Triumphs Over Battery A Quintet

Battery D defeats Battery A 47 to 18 as Glintton leads with 17 points, delivering a decisive win for the D squad in a league game. Batts O sa is noted for key plays while Battery A struggles to respond.

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Canzoneri Wins Furious Battle From Filipino

New York December 1 By Associated Press Tony Canzoneri outpointed Filipino Fernandez in a hard fought ten round featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Canzoneri, weighing 125 1 2 pounds, used tactics and body punches to edge Fernandez in a close decision, with Fernandez staggering Canzoneri twice in rounds six and seven. There were no knockdowns as both fighters traded sharp blows in toe to toe exchanges.

New York Associal Press Tony Canzoneri Fernandez Madson Square Garcer Ternarez Tiny Brown Abe Girenstein Canconeri Coura Eos Fernanders Drachus Canzoners Waboly Tonys Shistas

Big Ten Coaches Open Annual Meeting in Chicago

Athletic directors and football coaches from the Big Ten gather in Chicago for a two day meeting to finalize the 1928 football schedule and discuss problems affecting athletic relations. They will draft schedules for baseball track swimming gymnastics and tennis and consider rule changes including the lateral pass. Amos Alonzo Stagg will relay coaches’ suggestions to the Chicago university rules committee.

Chicago Dev Wratten And Jathers Lommtown Futher Alrody Chicago South Caroline University of Wyoming Staggfield Northwestern Curt Evanston Prnceton Columbus Ohio State Michigan Navy Annapolis 3Wes New Beah Amos Alonzo Stagg Univesity of Big Len

Dom Cretella to Lead Kacey Five

Dom Cretella has been chosen to captain the Green and White this season. He will make his first appearance in the role tonight when the local vet meets the Leng Ilana AC five at the Race Hall on Washington Avenue. The veteran Hrrk Hirt steps down due to age and health, ceding captaincy after a storied tenure.

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Silverberg Ends Work For Battle With Dark Cloud

Pickey Silverborg, boxing's Flyweight champ, trains at Kos Sith Street gym ahead of tomorrow night feature at the state armory. He sparred twelve rounds with Steve Smith, Jim Bones, and Pete Filo, and is in peak form for the bout against Ruby Desk Cloud Bradiey.

Pickey Silverborg Ruby Desk Cloud Bradiey State Armory Tomorow Kossith Street Afernoon Steve Smith Jim Bones Pete Filo Tammy Silverberry Jimms Anson Shit Bones Mike Millinski Bones O Mim Kells Newmark Youngwine New London Viiser Jackle Rvin Talffeld Chatley Manley Stamford Pat Dut Johnny Borko Luck City

Major Leagues Set Opening Dates

Opening dates for the 1928 Major League season were announced. The National League slate lists Cincinnati at St Louis and Brooklyn at Philadelphia among early games, while the American League card features Cleveland at Chicago and Philadelphia at Washington, with Boston visiting Washington.

Pliisburgh Asnited Press Hedule Makers Sciedie Malic Folauys Sational St Lews City Cincinnnati Borton New York Pulicephia Brooklyn American Teague Ceveland Chicago Philadelphia Boston

Swedes Withdraw From State Soccer League

Reported last night by league officials that the Swedes withdrew from the State Soccer League, with their forfeit affecting a match versus Pens and the Bridgeport Celtics in the Hog the Suite Cup Competition.

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Shay Noted Ball Player Dies In Kansas City

Daniel Shay a former Kansas City Blues manager and shortstop for the New York Giants era died in a local hotel room. Once known as Hustlin Dan his health and spirits declined after a stroke about a year ago. He played with John McCles and was acquired by Kansas City Blues in 1909. Sister Sudie Shea said he had recently changed the spelling of his name from Shea to Shay.

Kansas City Associated Daniel Shiy Mittro Vetean Kansas City Amerte Association Shay Hustlin Dan John We C1is New York Giants Giants Kansas City Blues Bstorktor Cal Club Ube Fuefer Inteens Sudie Shea Kansas City Aid Shea Te Shay

Two Intersectional Tilts for New York Teams

New York University schedules September 29 at Niagara and October 6 at Wesleyan, with Fordham and Colgate on the list. The program includes Dartmouth, Williams, Johns Hopkins, and Pennsylvania as opponents, reflecting a busy fall for the New York teams.

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Grange’s Eleven Election Spotlight at Histian Gilbert

Grange’s Eleven in New York on November 30 faces election buzz and all-American football lists. Historian Gilbert weighs Michigan ties and Grange era influence in the season’s lead.

New York

Beasley Knocked Out by Boston Boxer in Haven Bout

Jack Beasley fell to Trunkie Rybeck of Boston in four rounds at the Haven arena in the main amateur bout of the evening. Georgie Lewis defeated Charlie Petty in a sensational bout, delivering decisive action from start to finish.

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Grange Selects Five East Players For All American Team

Renowned football writer Harold Red Gang names five players from the East on his All American picks. He highlights Hoosier master ends Osterbaan and Bonino, notes standout tackles Hale and Hibbs, praises guard Webster and center Reitsch, and lists backfield stars Drury Welch Miles Flanagan Joesting with strong Army and Michigan ties.

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