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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1927

Page

8

Greatest All Star East Nine to Face Coast Team in Charity Game

Eastern Eleven, starring Minnesota fullback Latethe and Nebraska halfback Prenat, leads a star studded East roster including Amos Wash Jefferson and Nick Kit against a Western squad led by Brick Mule and Tyler, in a charity football classic set after mid December. The matchup pits prominent college and Olympic Club players against West stars in a national exhibition with past finales noting Western dominance.

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Georgetown grid list announced in Washington and local notes

A garbled item lists multiple names and dates including Georgetown and Washington figures, mentioning James Little and Lou Little as directors. It references upcoming games, opponent hints, and potential events around late October and November with scattered scores and locations.

Mohican Five to Meet Red Heads in Stratford Clash

Mohican five, regarded as one of the county’s top teams, faces the Chrysler Red Heads tonight in Stratford. The game is a key early encounter as Mohican vies to establish dominance in Furheld county and continues a strong season push.

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Gene Tunney Spends Quiet Christmas Day

Gene Tunney spends a quiet Christmas Day while others enjoy festive gatherings. The article notes he remained home, avoided public events, and focused on rest and personal routines during the holiday season.

Gene Tunney

PAVE BARSEE SOLD TO PORTLAND BY MACKS

Fragmentary OCR text describes a sale involving Portland and Mack’s, with unclear items and awkward phrasing. The readable portion indicates a transfer of property or asset to Portland by Mack’s, but essential details, dates, and item names are missing or garbled. The record remains uncertain but notes a sale transaction.

Pave Barsee Portland MACKS

Monarch Quintet Seeks Road Battles Across Region

The Monarch basketball quintet plans travel for the season facing teams in Port Chester Danbury Bay Norwalk and Gunnison area with key players from local scholastic backgrounds and rising stars expected to lead the squad through southwestern county matchups and a potential 1927 campaign run.

Robins 10 Play 24 Contests On Training Tour

New York December 25. Ill pitts of Florida demand Uncle Wilbat Robinson show if his new team there next spring. Brooklyn management plans a 1926 Robins schedule totaling 24 contests, with charity games and clashes against Seitz, Phil es Browns, Jacksonville, Atlanta, and West Palm Beach among others. The tour begins March 15, with a slate including a game at Ebbetts Field April 16 and stops in Miami, Jackson ville, and Washington area venues.

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Westport Kaceys to Face Collegians in Foot Ball Plan

Rockne argues that football should be mass entertainment and education. He envisions coaches guiding a nationwide program where every college field could be used to train players, inspire students, and awaken public interest in the gridiron.

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Boston Tigers Lead in Canadian Amateur Hockey League

Boston Tigers hold first in the Canadian Amateur Hockey League as of December 25. The standings show Boston 8 1 0 10 points, Springfield 6 4 2 34, New Haven 5 5 2 12, Philadelphia 6 1 9, Providence 8 6 3 9, and Quebec 2 4 3 7. The Tigers defeated Springfield in a key contest to maintain their early-season advantage.

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Fordham Eleven Faces Busy Schedule Next Fall

Fordham's football team ready for a tough 1938 slate. Coach John F. Cott leads a squad that will play major opponents including West Virginia Washington and Jefferson and Detroit University. The schedule lists games at Yankee Stadium Fenimore Field and other venues with pending contests and key players like Craige Wilmington and St. Bonaventure product N. Boren from Olean.

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Johnny Scalzi Replaced on Arwory Pro Card in Fight Card

A garbled report details Johnny Scalzi being replaced on the Arwory pro card with mentions of upcoming bouts, opponents, and various fighters. The piece references Mills and other boxers, with scattered names and results alongside unclear event specifics and locations.

Johnny Scalzi

Dailey to Be Renamed Lawn Tennis President

New York Netw 25 91 Associated Press reports Dailey named for reelection as president of the American lawn tennis association. Officers nominated include first vice president Hawler, treasurer Phetty Jr, and secretary Wallhomopr. Names from New Jersey and New York listed among nominees.

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Pro Golfers Enter Florida Open in Miami Beach

Pro golfers travel southeast to Florida for upcoming Miami Beach open January 2 and 3. Hutchison seeks another American title after Gene Sarazin and Billy Burke in the British and American Open circles.

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Senators Obtain Two New Players for 1928

Washington December 25. Reported by Associated Press that the Senators have secured two new players for the 1928 season. Details note signings and anticipated roles for the new men with possible impact on the lineup.

Senators

Van Alstyne Joins Harris's Spring Baseball Plans

Washington’s reserve list shows manager Harris and owner Griffith shaping a pitching staff from about fourteen men, with five lefties. The article notes negotiations involve Speaker, Bill Lamar, and Muddy Ruel behind the plate, plus Hart and other infielders in flux as Washington eyes a first division berth next season.

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Early Intercollegiate Basketball League Origins and Members

The Intercollegiate Basketball League began in 1908 with Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, and Huard as members. Through 1904 to 1920, teams like Fenn, Hal sata, Yale, Piikcston, and Dartmouth joined at various years. The cup, donated by F J Heepe of Philadelphia in 1911, was to be won three times by the Pennsylvania team, and in 1920 the Archibald Alexander Memorial Trophy was introduced by former Columbia players in memory of Captain Arthur D Alexander.

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Paddock to Sprint Train for Spring Pre Olympic Tryouts

New York December 15 Charley Paddock plans a fast spring on Essien tracks to sharpen for pre Olympic trials. He aims to race against Chet Bowman Rollie Locke and Jack Stholz, potentially at the University of Pennsylvania relay meet and other Eastern meets. Dagged by Boston and Penn broadways, the scene anticipates strong sprint bouts across the East with Harvard, Stanford, and Pitt figures also noted in a broad national football and track context.

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Browns Complete Another Big Deal In Major League Swap

The St Louis Browns announced a massive trade involving seven players in a deal with New York and Detroit. Infielders Spencer Addis and Cris Milley were sent to the Milwaukee Brewers, while Shortstop Galloway moved to St Louis. The Browns also sent Harry Rice and Jim Gilder to Detroit in exchange for Hume Manush and Lu Bhuc, completing a complex reorganization of the roster.

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Sid Terris Injury Forces Delay After McGraw Bout

New York December 25 By Associated Press Sid Terris of New York won his light relief bout with Phil McGraw but will be sidelined for months due to hand injuries. Terris’s physician said he will recover before rescheduling a tentative match with Jimmy Welarn, postponed indefinitely at Madison Square Garden. The losers share was 1d,94.

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