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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
19
The Laurels defeated the Brooklands 15 to 16 and the Triangles defeated the Creators 21 to 16 in Boys Club League games last night. The Aces won by forfeit from the Athletics.
The Original Fasex five will meet the Forencic club of Stamford at Sokol hail tonight. Lineups include Goodman Bennett Morrison Blake Coleman Blackman Sisco William Cristt and others.
New Fordham coach Major Frank W Casanaugh emphasizes personality and psychology as key to building a successful grid team in The Bronx. He draws on experience at Reston College and Boston College, praising disciplined leadership and a calm, persuasive approach to motivate players.
A rambling sports column blends boxing lore with football chatter and whimsical drift through snow and sun. It jokes about Dempsey, Pop Warner, Wallace Wade, Alabama, and late-season schemes, noting pro leagues’ battles and upcoming clashes as winter gives way to spring.
Stamford, Dec 15. The Lions Club to honor Coach M A. Boyle of Stamford High School football and the undefeated squad with a dinner at Wellshell Inn. Boyle has 163 wins 19 losses and 12 ties in 26 seasons while his team has scored 4084 points to 678 against.
Major Leagues aim to set a maximum price for minor league players and revise the draft agreement amid efforts to reduce bidding. National League leaders travel to Chicago to discuss a steering committee plan with Commissioner Landis and to address farming of players by clubs.
Stratford hosts season opener at Stratford Memorial Hall with the girls basketball team facing Skyrockets in a preliminary game. Later, the Stratford Legion side plays Corpo Life Guard, featuring Anderson Dunn Kochiss and others, in a second contest.
The Congress High school basketball team prepares for its lone contest with Center High on Friday. Coach Harry Lyon has been working on changes and says his team will give the Hilltoppers strong opposition in what shapes up as a thrilling schedule clash.
The Criterions defeated Milford 42 to 86 last night. Charlie Decker and Charlie Randolph led scoring with 11 points each for the locals. Blowers paced Milford with 1% points in a tough road contest.
The first annual football banquet for the Warren Harding High School squad is set for six tonight in the school cafeteria. Ten guests join the players, with no Board of Education members invited, honoring the Fathers club volunteers. Speakers include Justin Ricker and team leaders, as the players receive their letters.
Yale Mermen defeated a Canadian squad from McGill and Toronto with key wins by Tilby Bunnell in the 60 yard dash and Gibbons of McGill in diving. Yale swept multiple events including the 50 yard, 220 yard, back stroke, breaststroke and freestyle races, also winning the 220 yard relay.
A rugged league night features Crane and Mobile in a decisive match on the C A floor shaping the Industrial bag league standings. In the other game Rose and Bridgeport Brass vie to stay in contention as observers expect an intense clash with multiple players noted in action.
Presby Paladins prepare for a fast game against St. John’s, aiming to avenge a prior defeat. Captain Watts leads a balanced roster as rivals clash in a key tonight matchup at Presby.
Syracuse N C December AP reports Jack Sharkey of Boston stopped by a seventh round technical knockout, coming from Homer Smith of Michigan, in a one sided bout.
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