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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1927

Page

19

Central High Quintet Routed by Yale Freshmen 41-25

Central High opened their season at New Haven against Yale Freshmen, trailing early and unable to catch up. Fred Ge Linehan led Central with 15 points, while Eddie Wasson and Wasger contributed on defense as Yale seized control in the second half to seal a 41 to 25 victory.

Central High Yale Central New Haven Hilltoppers Fredge Linehan Freshs Eddie Wasson Wasson Ling Wasger Iale College Lids Cowch Reilly Centul Centiay Boys Sands Sihowicz Roberts Ee Munkascy P Munkascy Steinlaut Roth Ol Hurle Wwsson Poole

New Orleans Racing Results First Race Summary

The New Orleans card lists results from the first seven races for three year olds to older claiming events. Notable runners include Duboise, Golden School, Junie, and Jule in race outcomes with times and payouts shown, plus entrants like Lizzie Boy, Liberty National, and Patchesle across subsequent races.

Junie Y Jule Edith May May Dale Carcnet Kartett van Patick Chalmers Patchesle Josiah Alston Billy Star Lizzie Boy Liberty National A Anderson Ede Aureus J W Smith Uncle Parks Hebert Artagosa Breakers Brass Bond Zealand Finland Fenight Bourassi Celiden St Pete Endor Meyer Heber Teddy Policeman di Lor Candy Sibal Farly Horn Chileuti Prope Gibellou McClair Queen Bess Philpot Horning Elnora Princess Herme Chrise Lemon Seth Sweetum

Johnny Risko Beats Scott in ten round title bout

Johnny Risko victorious over English challenger Phi Scott at Public Hall Cleveland in a ten round main event. Risko aggressive with two knockdowns, Scott injures and clings in clinches while Risko pressurizes with body blows. Outcome confirms Risko’s bid for heavyweight title.

Cleveland Associated Press Johnny Risko Phi Scott British Isles Public Hall Risho Scotts Scott Hmmmy Johnston Clineh Risko

Aggie Eleven to Receive Letters in 21-Name List

Twenty one varsity letters will be awarded to members of the football squad at Connecticut Agricultural College, per Professor Allen W Marchesle. Recipients include Captain Willard G Eddy and several players from Hartford New Haven and surrounding towns.

Associated( Press Connecticut Agricultural College Allen W Marchesle Chilman The College Athletic Council Captan Willard G Eddy Simobu Y Arthur Williams Danielson Howard Kenneds Mt Carme Simuel Dormure Planfida Arthur W Berger East Hatford Keneth Wilson Springfield Macs William H Kuaut New Haven Andrew M Buyers Hartford Edward Colicurcio Stratford Martin Gilman Noawwich Carl Geissler Abington Henry Schildgren Naugatuck Cowwin Hawkins Hartfor Seriphina Tombeil NorwichJohn Stangle East Hartford Robert Niles Mich Ray Ryan Richard Ruffkes Eugere Lamoreaus Hartford Rhear Flydai Donald Cumimiung Ridgefield

Newark boxing team named 10 face local boys

Newark amateur boxers drawn from NUL eliminations select a 10 man squad to meet Bridgeport fighters. Duffy 138 pounds and McCoy 145 pounds lead a group that includes Felco 125, Hardy 118, Pesca 114, Ciloe 118. Duffy expected to box Georgie McGuinness as Bridgeport prep races toward Eddie Petco. Newark travels by auto courtesy of the Elks.

Cream of Newark NUL Elks Sik Mtn Newak Wold Billy Prinee Johnny Duffy Joe McCoy Budle Felco Joe Hardy Domenick Pesca Miles Ciloe Duffy Georgie McGuinnes Ameten Mitt Singers McGuinnes Eddie Bieds Bridgepor Eddie Petco Brady Petco Tannenbaum Bridgeport Ithe Elks

Waterbury Team Wins Majority of Bouts Here

Waterbury based Franco American squad wins five of eight at Redmen’s Hall in Waterbury over out of town challengers. Notable results include Joe Hestle 210 pounds WaterburyKO Jackie Eyins 230 Hartford in round one and Lucien Lariviere Waterbury stopping Gilbert Payne. Multiple bouts feature Waterbury and Bridgeport contenders with several wins by knockout or clear points.

Touchstone New York Associated Press Benny Touchstone Florida Tiny Jim Herman Omaha Pioneer Club Touchstone Wemhed Wina Wlhas MD Sandwina Sioux City New Sandwina Tony Simon Pure Redmens Redmens Hall Witerbury Billy la Croix Gilbe Payne Sammy Lawson Eddie McCarthy Teddy LaCroix Willie Lewis Stamford Jake Dick Joe Hestle Waterbury Jackie Eyins Hatford Uuit Hestie Bobby Powers Brody Gilbert Payne Lucien Lariee Payne Lariviere Eddie Bred Bully Bridges Norwalk Joe Mido Eddie Brody Bridgeport Lucien Gregory Lucien

Auburns Beat Warner Five By 29 to 13 Score

The Auburn AA basketball team defeated the Wither Biothere Five for their sixth straight victory. Final whistle read 29 to 13 as Speed Giant scored 13 points on six field goals and a foul. Auburn players listed include Guint, Mar, Rice, Holly, Aliamu, and Mionna among others. Warner Five contributors noted with Flan and Tyous.

Auburn Hanors Ulat uMpool Elhwu Guint Ab Aliamu Flan Pau

Notre Dame Leads Country In Five Year Grid Records

Notre Dame tops five year college football records from 1923 to 1927, led by Knute Rockne. The Irish show a strong run, advancing from New York to Los Angeles and Minneapolis, with Lafayette dropping this season. The Hoosiers and Minnesota posted close results as Notre Dame dominated the era.

Notre Dame Alan Y Gould Associated Press Sports Foktor Kansas City Associated Press Knute Rocknes Rovers Thaling Lafayette Hoosiers Army Minnesota New Tak Los Angeles Atlanta Minneapolis Notre

Golf and football insights from early 20th century notes

An article blends golf shafts and backspin theory with analysis of 1926 season trends. It argues wooden Hickory shafts resist backward bend better, affecting follow through, then shifts to yardage from steel versus wood and notes Notre Dame and SMU precedents in five year records, with Michigan and Washington top defenses and scoring.

Boisby Jones Merel

French tennis stars are given highest ranking

The 1927 rankings by Wallis Myers show Rene Lacoste leading the world, with William Tilden second and Henri Cochet third. The French roster dominates the top ten, joined by Americans George Lot and John Hennessey. Women’s rankings place Helen Wills atop the list as Betty Nuthall and Esther Henne join a young slate.

New York Associated Fiess Wallis Myers United States Lawn Tennis Association Rene la Costes Wiliam Thilden Internation Henri Cochet Cochet Paris Mear Wimbledon Jean Borotra Jaques Brugnon Little Bih Johnson George Lot John Hennessey Lacoste France Tilden Cadet Borotta Alonzo Spain Hunter Heine So Africa Miss Fry England Mle Bouman Holland Hs Chapin

Johnny Hoben Guest of Town

Johnny Hoben received a town welcome at a banquet in Torington attended by about 250 residents at Fike Club. He and two other Yorke teammates Jim Ho and Ducky Pond were honored, each presented with a gold watch, as part of a unity front wall unveiling during the evening’s festivities.

Iorrington Associated

Waterbury Holyoke win polo contests

Waterbury and Holyoke battled to a split polo contest with Waterbury leaning on a second quarter offensive burst. Davies Harkins and Donnelly featured in a sharp passing game while Williams and Hary were limited by penalties as the teams traded blows through the match.

Waterbury Holyoke Associated Press Waterbury Taller Hockey Willingford Phoenix Arena C.unt Davies Harkins Donnelly Hudy

Young Griffo Dies Under New Rules in Broadway Slump

Albert Griffith known as Young Griffo, famed under the Queensbury rules, dies after a life of fighting across Australia and the United States. Once a top featherweight and lightweight, he drifted into poverty with a rent free Broadway basement room and a life of excess. He battled 55 rounds with Ike West and earned fame for speed, while trainers and peers recall his elusive style and lack of serious training.

New York Associated Press Queensbury Broadway Young Griffo West Side Albert Griffith Sydney Australia Joe Gang Young Scotty Georgie Diton Jack McAuliffe George Mesmic Miadway Griffos Coor Jane Frazier Fish Potters Field Griffo Fisher Rose Collings San Francisco Young Guffo San Roeale Cafe Poplar Mee Grath McGrath Meet Grath Grand Opera House Patti McGrath Patty Bloomin’ Cove Pat Ike West Belfast

Yale Noses Out Upsala Five 19 to 13

Yale defeats Upsala College 19 to 13 in a bizarre on campus game at New Haven as Upsala scores first on a free throw after more than 11 scoreless minutes Yale seals win with Faul Fodder baskets late in the game Art St Autin nets final minute goal in Holyoke hockey clash as Meriden champions prevail in a fast game.

YALE NFW Holyoke Associated Press Art St Autin Meridenere

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