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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1926

Page

19

Strong Quintet Battles Locals to Climb From Last Place

The Archigeport roller polo team aims to move up from the cellar as it faces Meriden on the Roseland Vilsee floor tonight. Notable visitors include Steve Vieroe and Kid Williams, while Bridgeport’s Dickie Pieroe leads the offense alongside Pieroee and Speed. The Tigers seek a decisive win to shake the prior slide, with Brown, Muirhead, and Conley supporting in a contest expected to hinge on the guest stars and Bridgeport’s three man attack.

Archigeport Roller Optlar Meriden Pargan Dan Dickie Pierve Brugeport Wolriome Bale Bridgeport Roller Polo Club Conley Morrison Duggan Rush Hart Brown

Williams Water Schedule Made

Williams water schedule for Williams Town in Mississippi outlines upcoming events and opponents New York University Coimbra scheduled dates include February 4 in New York and February 12 at New York. Charles Graham resumes charge as organizer. Details list matches against Columba at New York and Amherst at Williams Town with dates in February and March.

Williamstown Neasomoers New York University Coimbra New Yoo Coren Charles Graham Bern Alt Troy Springfield Willelm New York Columba Sihenectady Westevan Willeamstown Amherst Williamatown LZ New Enghard

Crescents and Laurels Victors in Boys Games

The Crescents defeated the Savoys while Doant beat the Crescents 17 to 18 in the Roys' club league games. The Crescents led by Cy Ace 17 to 1 in the intermediate division.

Savoys Laurels Aces Crescents Danense Doant Cy Ace Roys

NCHAWNKS ROVERS DOMINATE EAST SIDE MIDGET GAMES

The Rover Midgets crushed the Rambler Midgets 46 to 2 and the Mohawk Midgets routed the Hionver Midgets 17 to 1 in Hast Shire Midget league action yesterday.

Nchawnks Rovers Rover Mohawk Hionver Hast Shire

British agency to ship horses to America and South America

Newmarket Dec 22 AP The British bloodstock agency has bought several well known horses for export to the United States and South America. Purchases include Sen erit a three year old Ekald devearcort Abena 8 guinea, White Glade 400 guineas, Maraaline year old, and others to be sent abroad.

Newmarket Enz Blomlstock Agency United Sates South America White Glade Culeas

Columbia Winter Prospects Poor In New York District

New York Dec 22 The Metropolitan college race sees Columbia’s basketball team struggle to defend its title after a five point loss to Navy at Annapolis Brooklyn Polytechnic handily defeated Columbia in wrestling claiming the Metropolitan title at Brooklyn Poly City College earlier defeated by Poly in wrestling Union College beat by C N Y in basketball Penn defeated C C NY in swimming 52 4 while C C NY leads in Metropolitan standings behind Coe Y and Fordham in contention Nat Holman again proves top court mentor for CN Y as he compiles a winning lineup from limited material The outlook for Columbia grows darker as the season advances

New York C. 1c. N Union College Columbia Naval Academy At Annapolis Brooklyn Polytechnic Brooklynites City College Poly C. C. NY Penn Palo Quakers Columbus Ita Coe . Y Fordham Tts Yen Monica Ft Wiil Willams Loge Plum Dartmouts Lions Nat Holman

Football Played for Sake of Game, Cavanaugh Says

New York December report on athletic researcher Carnegie Foundation explores whether varsity football players enjoy the game or merely play from duty. Fordham coach Frank Cavanaugh notes likely few players play for pure joy, with many injuring shoulders when duty overrides enthusiasm. recalls three backs lost from such strain, yet courage remained.

Cavanaugh New York Carnegie Fourtation Thoag George Owen Harvard Caliere Owen Frank W.cavanaugh Fordham Ruscles Brad France

Racing results from a multifield ledger of races

Race card shows eight events with multiple horses, weights, and times. Entries include Golden Red, Bessie Hope, Norfi Lut, chile Con Carne, Shasta Grand, Kanakani, Viola Burton, Virginia Carleton, and more across six furlong to one and one sixteenth mile races, with times and wagering figures noted.

Havana Race Day Results Highlight Five Races

First race for three year olds and up run over five and a half furlongs with Capple 108, Pickens 4 18 5, Little Jennie 100, Morar 4 1 2 1, Old Guard 101, Kerskle 4 1. Time 1 16 Also ran Polar Cub Village of Hit Gaynor Ceres Zoona Myrrh Ambulance In the Bag Mutiny. Second race three year olds run stay on 106, Kerskie 10s 4 1 2 1, Play Hour 115, Collins 6 5 2, Director 109, Catrone 1 4, Time 1 70 Also ran Connie V Adventuress Uncle Velo Acquitted Somerby Dr Mayer Black Angel Pacwell Lad Trafalgar. Third race two year olds 70, five and a half furlongs Newt 194 McCabe 6 5 26 5 Bethlehem 102 Hardy at Time 221 4-3 Also ran Nidned Mayhap Moon Cat Irish Beauty Lady Parker Funny Bunny Trashery Key of Paradise Magnus. Fourth race three year olds and up 700 six furlongs La Ferte 103 Groas 5 24 52 5 Golden Lynn 106 Buxton 3 18 5 Spunters 106 Mortensen 1-4 Time 1 15 Also ran Mia Finley Who Knows Me Dante's Inferno Misa Mischief Chesterbrook. Fifth race three year olds and up 790 one and one sixteenth...

Pickens Little Jennie Morar Old Guard Kerskle Polar Cub Village of Hit Gaynor Ceres Zoona Myrrh Ambulance Mutiny Newt McCabe Bethlehem Hardy Nidned Mayhap Moon Cat Irish Beauty Lady Parker Funny Bunny Trashery la Ferte Golden Lynn Buxton Spunters Mortensen Mia Finley Who Knows Me Dante's Inferno Misa Mischief Chesterbrook

Jefferson Race Day results and notable horses

Race card reports results for seven races including winners and payout odds. Notable entries include s.x Furion and Linde's Can in race one, Wili-Aster and Long Fortn in race two, Talequa and Kiyl in race three, Contemplate and Hawk God in race four, Sir Peter and Silver Song in race five, Bolton and Starbeck in race six, and Overdraft and Ballot Grush in race seven with times ranging from 1 15 to 1 51. Also listed are numerous also ran horses and connections such as McDermott, Crowell, Hurn, and Craver.

S.x Furion Horn Sparkling Waters McDermott Sol Shoplifter Foundation Litude L. Dr. Ed Keefer Mary Beverly Rock Candy Miss Carew Shasta Trish Bilig Long Fotnt Crowell Mungo Chalmers Belle HL Despond Waponoca Critical Moment Plain Dealer Tee Northern Mass Talequa Lynch G40 Kiyl Dubois Lucy Kate Hurn Sorline Zealand Scamp Rusovia Green Blazes Centuria Famous Blue Peasy Bledsoe Contem Stott Medley Johnson Hawk God Garner Sturdy Stella Thaddeus Drummer Boy Sir Peter J. Garner Sliver Song Craver Hec Blockhead Bolton Smith Starbeck Picton Little Dave Cooper Ballot Grush Alopex Spander Sevmonway Cockney

Seminola Results Highlight Five-Furlong Race

Semnola track results show notable finishers in a five furlong sprint. Te Beille Claire ridden by McCrossen paid 4.60 to win with John Finnegan and Lou Shank among top contenders. Timte and Affectionate Mary also posted strong times amid a field including Booster, Pierre ihue, and Red Alex. Second race features three-year-olds and up racing five and a half furlongs with Koscouske and The Peruvian among front runners. multiple bidders and times listed with several horses running pacers around 1:58 and 2:20. Fourth race covers five furlongs with Affectionate Mary and Priceless near the top. final lines include Sam Landers and Jal-Alal among also ran entries.

Hebert M. Ryan Sentiment Mecrann Jan. Broocklesby Last Friar Rotman C. T. Worthington Messiness Letty Mae Sarah Allrange Tryon Mary Pascuma Priceless McCrossen Sam Landers Jal-Alal Fin Rooney Gelon Ragman Forget Mé Not An-derson Ben Fairy Pas

Horse Racing Result Card From Local Meeting

Cuma finished at 6.60 with Pulcy Lou 116 and Marr at 3.00 as Tame clocked 1.13 for 4-5. Other runners included Charette Sweetwin and Sealing Wax, all listed in the brief race card.

Cuma Pulcy Lou Marr Tame

Bell Saves Swedish Boxer From Kayo In Dramatic Finale

In New York on December 22 AP reports Jim Maloney of Boston won his third straight fight with a 4 to none judges decision over Harry Persson of Sweden in Tex Rickard’s heavyweight elimination tournament. Persson was saved from a knockout by the bell as Maloney dominated rounds with a sharp jab and right crosses. Persson bled from cuts and nearly fell through the ropes in the final minute. Monty Munn saw his long winning streak halted after losing a ten-round decision to Knute Hansen in the semi final. Hansen used speed to win eight rounds. Burke stopped Ven Porat in the eighth round in the undercard. Other bouts included Harry Fay stopping Mel French and Day B. Moore vs George La Rue ending in a quick knockout.

New York Jimmy Maloney Paston Tex Rickard Harry Persson Sweden Persson Maloney Boston Arthur de Kuh Franz Diener Germany Munn Monty Munn Knute Hansen Racine Wis Maloney-Perason Ohio NY York Day Bmo Rig George la Rue

Leonard to box in Stamford in new show Batt Butler

Benny Leonard the former lightweight champion will box six rounds at the Stamford theatre Saturday afternoon in his new show Batt Butler. He trains constantly and plans a future match with Mickey Walker as part of the act in Stamford.

Stamford Soecia Benny Leonard Ashtelg Mickey Walker Batt Butler Stamford Theatre

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