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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1926

Page

19

Record Football Season Closes Year Of Record Attendances

The year saw unprecedented development in major sports with football, boxing, and baseball posting record attendances and receipts. Football surpassed the 1 million attendance mark in Army-Navy and Penn Cornell style games, while boxing and baseball posted multi million gate totals. East leads in attendance and receipts with estimates across regions totaling about 39 million from roughly 15 million spectators.

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Cavanaugh Nears Fordham Football Coaching Job

Negotiations nearly complete for Frank Cavanaugh, coach of undefeated Boston College, to helm Fordham University football. Fordham officials confirm Cavanaugh as a top candidate alongside Frank Gargan, who has resigned amid the talks.

Frank Cavanaugh Boston College Fordham University Fortham Cavanaugh Frank Gargan

Irish Open May Settle Claims Between Americans and British

London reports Ireland plans a first Irish Open at Portmarnock next year to resolve dates clashes with the British Open at St Andrews and the American tournament at Oakmont. Golfing circles expect American and British stars to push for an agreed international winner as Britons regret the split. Pro golfers debate Open dates and a possible tour to the United States. Also notes on Benjamin Gigli’s pre show hype and his Opera tenor past.

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Massee to Meet St Marys in Waltham Postseason Game

St Marys of Waltham schedules a fast season game at Waltham High Field against Massee School of Stamford coached by Jenon Slicu. St Marys recently defeated LaSalle and lost to Somerville Brookline Newton by slim margins while Massee beat St Johns Prep and faced college freshmen teams.

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Graham Named Fordham's Most Valuable Player

Fordham's quarterback Graham was voted the team's most valuable member by six student sports writers. Captain Tom Leary narrowly missed the honor, with Delaney and Bruce also mentioned. Graham will receive a gold watch donated by George Wahlah, a former Fordham gridiron luminary and current movie star.

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