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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
9
Boxing week features Terris and McGraw in a headlining return match at Madison Square Garden. Contenders for Sammy Mandell’s crown and many challengers from Bridgeport to London are listed, with Rosebuds awaiting a decision and local amateurs reinstated.
FON GURAY claims victory at a dirt track event amid a chaotic scene. The report notes unexpected tire failures and a dramatic finish as competitors battled for position and speed.
Diegal wins the San Diego tournament amid a chaotic field with multiple participants. The event features standout performances, including Obed and Loran, with a final score and placements noted among various teams and individuals. The record reflects a period-typical report from a local newspaper.
In a mixed results card, Ocean Wendertis 2 New York Giants 2 New Bedford 2 Newark 2. P Contest Boxton 4. Fall River 2 Bethlehem 3, Providence 1. The brief lists game outcomes with several teams and scores, highlighting a tight Giants matchup and varied results across cities.
A Central America and Antilles union letter to Charles Lindbergh asks that his Central America flight help withdraw American forces from Nicaragua. The missive praises his courage and hopes his journey will end war and tyranny, urging the US to stop aiding tyrants and support Nicaragua's right to self determination.
Lindbergh attends a charro bull display in Mexico City amid protests regarding bullfighting. Observers note the event as a personal matter for the U.S. guest while officials uphold a cautious stance. The private ranch exhibition featured renowned horsemen and a matador who performed before about a thousand spectators.
Mrs Michael sen of Bit Beerswood avenue reported a complaint to the police in the afternoon. A troup bearing registration was stolen from Harrison Creek near Washington Avenue. The machine was taken sometime between 1023 and 2:50 p.m. Mrs Flanagan, attending services at St Augustine's church nearby, supplied details.
Black Gold returned from a two year retirement at Jefferson Park. Beggar Boy beat Shasta Lad by a head, Almadel placed third. Waffles edged Noine to win the Burnside purse, with Sarajevo third. Step Along won the Biennille handicap at a mile and a sixteenth, paying 6.00 for 2. Fly Hawk finished distant third.
Paris critics say the French press awards excessive space to Charles A. Lindbergh while downplaying Dieudonne Costes and Joseph Lebrix flights to South America. Arthur Fontait argues newspapers bias public attention toward Lindbergh’s Washington to Mexico journey and ignores other aeronautical feats. The French Aeronautic League held a subscription drive and presented honors to notable aviators at the embassy in Paris.
New Haven won 3 to 1 against Philadelphia hockey combine in a rough, penalty filled match. Goalie Stark stood out for Philadelphia as New Haven managed the scoring despite nine penalties on each side.
Chichi DeMartino, long known to police, arrested for throwing stones at a home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Busslare after a party at the Bneiace Lome. He faced a $1,000 bond for appearance in Norwalk City Court Tuesday as officers intervened just as he prepared to strike again.
Racing results note six races at Gretta Volts Handicap and Havana meet. Results list horses, weights, jockeys, payouts, and times across seven Thoroughbred sprints and a longer handicap, with also ran entries for each race.
Connecticut lawmakers across party lines identify tax reform, protection of state rights, customs duties, and opposition to inheritance taxes as key questions for Congress. Four figures John Tilson Schurler Merritt George McLean James Glynn urge stable governance, limited tariff changes, and cautious tax reductions while pursuing northern transport and regulatory reform.
A European widgeon flown from Iceland was shot in Cape Cod by G. Herbert Windeler of Boston. The bird bore a Denmark name tag and a letter from Peter Skovgaard claiming the widgeon hatched in Iceland on July 20 last. Windeler cites Skovgaard and associates who imported 60,000 birds for migration study. The catch is noted as possibly the first duck to make the transatlantic crossing to this country.
Police traced a fatal assault to a planned strike by the Darden brothers after investigators found them missing from a Stamford bound car and later located Banks asleep at home. Officers sped through Noroton seeking clues, while searchers probed whether street trouble sparked the violence. The case centers on a Leighington Avenue incident and a mystery guiding the suspects.
Bertram Anderson entertained a large group of friends at a birthday party for his sixth birthday. Games were played and a luncheon was served. The cake was decorated with pink icing. Guests included Betty McMachle, Hope Caran, Virkinta Klicher, Beatrice Fuller, Jaque Une Winn Fleanor, Dorothy Zabel, Jeanne and Josephine Li Bur, Ruby Geraldine, Patrick Bille Beaveson, Donald Sweet, Bug Carlson, Bobbie and Fraters Wenn, Robertan Bertram Anderson, Miss Marie Kelleher, Mrs Janes Patrick, Mrs Morton Suret, Mrs Harned Riardon, Mrs Brit Benvett, and Mrs Albert Anderson.
Michael Ryan sixty of 71 East Clay Street was found by police in a yard near his home at o'clock this morning and died this afternoon at St Mar hospital. Official verdict cites probable cause of exposure after being in the yard for several hours.
The first day of Chanukah was celebrated in the city with events including menorah lighting and ceremonial prayers. Festivities continued amid candle lighting and traditional observances spreading through the weekend.
Welterweight boxing notes from New York report Tommy Loughran set to defend his 18.2 weight crown against Leo Lominski of Aberdeen in New York next month. The piece also covers Jack Delaney’s hesitation to face Loughran, Sekyra rising in Dayton, and past challengers like Jake Schaefer and Delaney’s scheduling issues.
Everton, top in the English first division, beat Burnley to stay five points ahead of Cardiff City. Portsmouth defeated Newcastle United, Leicester City fell to Huddersfield Town, Chelsea beat Wolverhampton Wanderers to press second place, Rangers and Kilmarnock drew in Scotland as Motherwell lost to Aberdeen.
East Orange New Jersey December 18 Two New England teams appear on the Upsala college football schedule Trinity meets Upsala at Hartford Connecticut October 20 while Lowell Textile visits East Orange on November 3 1928 season outlook from Associated Press notes three key games involving Upsala Trinity and Lowell Textile with locations and dates specified.
William Pierson, former pitcher for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics, was shot in the right leg last night in Atlantic City New Jersey. He refused to discuss the shooting when questioned by police.
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