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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1926

Page

18

Bridgeport Beats Holyoke 11 to 6 in Roller Polo Match

Duggan and Hart star as the Tigers down the Holyoke league leaders before a record crowd at Roseland Prince. Hart and Duggan key the Bridgeport offense with multiple goals as Holyoke struggles against Bridgeport’s defense and fast breaks.

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Armory Five to Face Bickslers at Colonial Hall

The Armory Five of Norwalk meet Bickster All Stars at Colonial Hall tomorrow night. Bickslers have yet to win on their home floor, while manager Pick Seltenrich says his Jet night squad is confident of victory.

Armory Norwalk Bickster All Stars Colonial Hall Pick Seltenrich Jet Night

Kaplan's Nemesis Lone Native Alaskan to Succeed in Boxing

An Alaskan-born fighter Billy Wallace rises from relative obscurity in Cleveland after dramatic wins at Municipal Auditorium. He debuted in 1921, fought Babe Herman, drew with Tommy Farley, then stopped Farley in four rounds. Wallace, known for a powerful right hand and resilience, gains national attention as his career progresses.

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Westerns and Golden Eagles Triumph in League Action

The Westerns crushed the Black Rocks té to 1 and the Golden Eagles also won their game yesterday afternoon. Filo scored 10 points for the Westerns while Benzeatta and Bruckner starred for the Golden Eagles in their victory. Scores listed in the report.

Swamp Black Rocks Flying Eagles Westerns Black Rocks Golden Eagles Hkewise Filo Benzeatta Bruckner Golden

Stratfordites Park Citys and Sacraments Win

The Park Citys beat the Yale Cubs 24 to 4. The Stratfordites defeated the Brook lawn 9 to 4. The Blessed Sacraments defeated General Electric 14 to 6 in the openingGirls League games at the City gym.

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Stapleton Attends National League Meeting

Bears manager Frank Stapleton travels to the National League meeting to pursue two pitcher trades for next season. He also aims to learn about outfielder options with Oran O'Neil of Springfield and Dan Adams of Newark as targets.

Frank Stapleton Bears Oran O'Neil Springfield Dan Adams Newark Stapleton

Central High Opens Season Against Fast Apprentice Five

The Central High basketball team starts its season tomorrow facing State Trade School on the Central High floor. Coach Reilly may unveil one of his best lineups, with a demanding schedule ahead including Harding High Stamford High and other top state teams. The Traders come off two straight losses and hope for a win, led by forwards Shubert Dorzan Altremas, centers Jacob Alexander, Royegna Trasaglia Flanagan, and guards.

Central High Reilly Floo Hilltoppers Harding High Stamford High Waterbury Brass City Colunn Shubert Dorzan Altremas Jacob Alexander Royegna Trasaglia Flanagan

The Sportlight on Corbett and Football Echoes

A compendium of boxing memories recalls James Corbett’s late career and rivals like Fitzsimmons and Jeffries, noting long layovers between fights yet enduring edge. It shifts to a broader view of baseball and football pride, pennants and coaching power, arguing for student input over oversized programs and questions about education versus athletics.

Essex to Meet Stamford Team in Lock City Clash

The Essex Ble Five will meet the Forensic club of Stamford here Wednesday night. The lineup includes Reese formerly of Lafayette and Blackman, former star for the Nea walk Red Men.

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Behrens Awarded Letter at Lafayette

Behrens, son of Mayor F William Behrens and former Central High athlete, among 21 Lafayette football stars awarded letters at the annual banquet by Coach Herbert G McCracken. He played regular tackle from mid season and was not replaced in the annual game against Lehigh.

Bil Behrens F. William Behrens Central High School Lafayette Herbert G. McCracken Behrens Lehigh

Winners in club contests round up local leagues

In senior league games at the Boys' club last night the Victors beat the Sterlings 23 to 19 the Monarchs defeated the Centers 22 to 11 and the Rectors overwhelmed the Maplewoods 22 to 6. Sacred Hearts crushed St Marys 26 to 6 St Augustines defeated the Blessed Sacraments and St Charles beat St Patrick's 20 to 12 in Holy Name League play.

Sterlings Centers Maplewoods Monarchs Rectors Sacred Hearts St Marys St Augustines Blessed Sacraments St. Charles St Patrick's Basso Fuccello Ae Caldaront Te Wildman Federici Tees MeeGee Pitt Mahoney Wemaees Gebeau Jordan Pend Munidock Shanon Hf Finelle Tees Youngs Ng Kelleher Eel Whelan Os Balaza Soh Cremi Wasson Donnely le Tee Rueles ST Charles Ghiotto Schwaah I | Conley Td McCullough Wedric Histo Tarasavige C — Reilly

Champion to meet top heavyweight for Christmas fund

Boxing notes report Gene Tunney donating to a Christmas basket fund after a lodge assessment. Jack Delaney begins training for a planned Monday title bout against Bud Gorman, while plans for a future heavyweight showdown include Delaney pursuing regular matches with top contenders.

Associated Gene Tunney Mike Brooklyn Gene Jack Delaney Mence Bud Gorman Kenosha Humbert J. Fugazy New York Eld Delaney Gorman Tex Rickard Gene Tanney Pete Reilly Heavies Reilly

Trinity Five to Play White Rose Bakers Tonight

Trinity Five seeks a fast win at MCA tonight at 8 oclock against White Rose. Trinity has beaten Summerfield United and Park Street this season while White Rose Bakery enjoys league success. Lineups include Shay Royak McCarthy Russell Grosshans Mills Burton Jontos Johnsen and Berry with Jonoa and Mraaik.

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Fairfield County Swimmers Win In Indoor Championship Meet

Fairfield County M C A swimmers win the state indoor aquatic championship held at Torrington Y M C A pool on December 11. Hartford County places first in overall points, Fairfield second, New London third, Litchfield fourth. Separate junior intermediate and senior meets. juniors and intermediates won by Hartford, seniors by Fairfield. The county Y M C A organizes travel. next event is indoor track at Meriden Y M C A on February 5 with expected Fairfield representation.

Connecticut County Torrington Y .1. C. A Hartford County Farfield County New London County Litchfield County Fairfield County W. H. Donaldson Fairfield J. ¥. Lamberton M. Cc CC. A. A.A Meriden

Meigs B C Club Plans Constitution and Events

The Meigs B C Club held its first meeting in Meigs basement last Friday. A committee including FJ Spitz M Alexander Keefe J Spaner E Donovan and P Sabatine was appointed to draft a constitution. An athletic and social program is planned with Yale 53 Providence 23 noted.

Meigs B.C Meigs FJ Spitz M. Alexander Keefe J. Spaner E Donovan P. Sabatine

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