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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1926
Page
10
The Crescenta, Scro ls and Rangers win in boys club games. Crescenta defeats the Metrolines 31 to 11, Scro ls top the Dixies 28 to 25, and the Rangers beat the Westerns 28 to 14 in a late night lineup.
Westport December Special reports the Staples basketball team fielding an all new roster after graduation. Edward Kechin announces a schedule through March 18 with home games at Bedford Junior High and several road contests including Ansonia, Tufts, Bridgeport Trade, Seymour, Stamford, Danbury, Norwalk, Fairfield, Ridgefield, and others.
Three year olds contest a six furlong race with a $790 purse at the Havana venue. Mungo and Pearcennet head a field including Guerra and Caroline Carter as the race distance and times are listed among the day’s GTO results.
YMHA basketball side unveils a strengthened lineup for a 240 game against Maryland Collegians at their Madison Ave hall. New stars Flesh Mancell and Hick Rubenstein join Wexler Dorkin Noavek and Greenstein in a bid to add heft and speed versus Bridgeport favorites led by Magner Dumshot and Carroll.
New York December reports promoter Jesa McMahon signed heavyweight contender Jim Maloney to a three fight deal with Boston rival Jack Sharkey considered among potential opponents. The plan aims to secure a 1927 championship match as Maloney seeks top challengers including Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney in a bid to determine the era’s strongest heavyweight.
The account describes a round where Rockefeller wins a hole with a pure four and celebratory dancing after a Henken putt. Generals Adelbot Ames and other figures attend as Miss Tao and Pastor Woeltkin from Pak Avent Bay Baptist Church, who has preached to Rockefeller for fifteen years, are noted in attendance.
Congress High school awarded athletic letters and certificates at a morning assembly. Fourteen students received letters including notable recipients Tom Cage, Genevieve, Jetty Sirowitz, and Bay hoot. Principal Joseph B. Jettbery praised the group.
In the Weatchesti division of the New York State league, the Dee 23 and Greenwich derby features Dee 23 at Greenwich on Sandy Stamord Coca Team Park. Otis Pileveato leads Unlloween Park as the match comes to Sunday afternoon action.
Toronto dispatch cites Dan Howley, former Detroit coach and Ty Cobb aide, defending Cobb and Tris Speaker against a gambling scandal. Howley recalls 1919 season, insisting Cobb would never bet on a game and vouches for Speaker as a high minded man. He recounts Detroit’s near-miss for third in the American League and Cobb’s reputation.
Twenty one eastern and mid western college football stars arrived for a New Year charity game in San Francisco. Navy coach Bill Ingram, organizer of the eastern squad, was delayed by illness. Jack Gagnon defeated Battling Levinsky in ten rounds in Lowell. Levinsky, former light heavyweight champion, showed ring generalship but lacked speed.
The American Can company basketball team edged General Electric to stay alive in the Industrial League last night winning by scoring 36. Raybestos led 21 to 20 at halftime before Accos surged late in the second half. Dan Buckle and Brod sustained the Raybestos attack as forwards and centers, while a memorial service for Paul Murphy caused the GE Bassick game to be postponed.
A long report outlines sweeping shifts in both leagues as 1927 looms. Key moves include Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker turmoil, reconstructions of managers at Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, and Boston. Cardinals trade Rogers Hornsby to the Giants, while Frank Frisch and Doyle Busth reshuffle rosters.
Waterbury defeats Holyoke 4 to 2 in a roller polo league match. Waterbury's defense and quick counterattacks secured the win as Holyoke struggled to convert chances on goal.
New York December 4 from the plan followed at the organization first indoor field meet the Mervegian Turn Society at its second annual bear meet to be held night January 2 in the Secaml Naval Battalion Armory Brooklyn where competitions include five rich events for all registered athletes and six championship events for Scandinavian American Athletic League clubs open events include 60 meter dash 30 meter run 3000 meter run high jump 220 yard dash and mile relay plus 309 meter run for second Sav el Militia members
The piece debates whether boxing moves are instinctive or scientifically learned, citing Jack Delaney and a veteran athlete who retires and tries a comeback. It explores muscle memory, subconscious action, and the difficulty of regaining old speed and spark after a layoff, plus a note on the origin of Charley horse.
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