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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1927

Page

15

Navy Defended in Eligibility Controversy Yale Court Prospects Bright

Navy defends its eligibility stance amid a dispute over a three year rule affecting Army-Navy football. West Point declines further talks for 1927 game as Accused players and cadets with varying years of service are cited. The piece notes Navy seeks to preserve high standards and hints West Point may eventually concede.

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Spor tlight on 1927 boxing hopes and 1924 echoes

The fragmented piece traces boxing and Olympic speed hopes, naming athletes and nations. It mentions Scholz defending the 200 meters, Douglas Lowe and Japanese and German contenders, with speculation on the 100 and 200 meter events and the impact of distance specialists on medals.

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Springfield Indians defeat New Haven 2 to 1

In a Canadian American League contest the Springfield Indians beat New Haven 2 to 1. Anders scored for Springfield in the first period, White added a second period point, and Goldsworthy struck in the third for the visitors.

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Demare Wins Lightweight Title Bout in Philadelphia Card

Jack Demare weighs 195 pounds and defeats Jack Humbeck 202 in a featured bout at the arena as Humbeck loses in a close decision. Kaplan K captor knocks out Plene Ganden Trench in the fourth round to claim the middleweight bout. Ton Ascensio outreaches Andy Komosky in a 10 round semi windup. closer results from Philadelphia boxing card.

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Waterbury Clinches Title With Two Victories In Holiday Meet

Waterbury defeated Meriden 7 to 3 to end Meriden’s hopes in the Amerien Holiday league. Harkins led Waterbury with goals and assists, while Meriden’s Purce and Morrison contributed. In a separate game, Waterbury defeated Holyoke 7 to 3 as Davies and Harkins starred with multiple points. Wallingford beat New Britain 5 to 3 in roller hockey, with Duggin scoring the decisive overtime goal and Bowcher setting up key plays for New Britain.

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National League Batting Averages Lead Show in 1227 Season

The National League batting races detail leaders in hits base hits runs and steals with players from Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis New York and Philadelphia atop key categories. Rogers Hornsby and Lloyd Waner tie for runs scored while Frisch and Brown post high games played. The record for consecutive games, 975 by Campanella, is noted amid season highlights.

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Yale to Stage Basketball Tourney with Four Teams

Yale announces a four team winter tournament at Yale Gymnasium Wednesday and Thursday featuring Vermont Holy Cross New York University and Branford. Holy Cross and Branford bring strong players including Clancy and Reilly with Vermont and NYU also fielding top talent in the event hosted by Yale athletics.

Yale Holy Cross Vermont Elis Yale Gym New Haven High Players New Haven Yale Gimimusium Yale Athene Yale Holyess Vermont Newark University University of Vermont Worcester Catholic College New York University Fuell Couhl New Hawn New Hin Schubert Baskhetbul Falk 4 Les Nassau Austin Henry Neswows New Haven IM Sturdreg Nuuy West Hawn Huth Blue Five Cinek Yell Jack Reilly Clancy Ritle Hoy Cross Jack Mom Am- Inose Wwe Tom Heady

Taylor and Canzoners Set for Feath erweight Elimination Battle

New York December 26 A ten round featherweight elimination bout tops Madison Square Garden's Friday program as Tony Canzoner Brooklyn and Bud Taylor of Terre Haute meet at 126 pounds. The pair have split two prior bouts with Taylor winning the first and a disputed second. A win here would push toward a title bout with Benny Bass and settle the question of supremacy between the two contenders.

New York Madison Square Gearden Tony Canzonert Brooklyn Bud Tay- Im Terre Haute Ind Canzonert Johnny Dundee Dundee Benny Bass Philadelphian Ret Chapman Kid Kaplin Taylor Batle Bass Taylor Ingo Ind Ts Canzanen Nike

Sea Rocket Captures Christmas Race Title in New Orleans

Sea Rocket, a four year old son of Sea Rock owned by C A Coyke of New Orleans, won the $85,000 Addey Christmas handicap at Jefferson Park. Justice F, the favorite, led late but Sea Rocket surged to win by a length. Mutuels showed Justice Footy at 2.940 to 6.200. Sea Rocket tied the track record with 1 44 4-5 for the distance and sixteenth.

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Yale Backcourt, Merrill Lead Strong Start For Elis

Yale basketball shows promise as Captain Gil Wort and Mac McNulty anchor a revamped lineup with guard Paul Fodder and Henry Merrill starring. The Elis beat Rhode Island State and Upsala, display improved passing and defense, and eye a higher finish in the Intercollegiate League after last season’s cellar.

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Kaceys Meet Collegians in Holiday Basketball Clash

Collegians and the Kaceys prepare for a pre holiday clash as Georgetown's Scalzi and Birmingham and Villanova's Kutzo join Red Hein of Dartmouth at center. The lineup aims to counter Kacey forwards while tactics unfold in a high spirited game.

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Jack M Vey Beats Grebe In New York

New York December 24 reports Jack M Vey defeated Grebe in a heavyweight bout. M Vey fought through a torn ligament in his left hand from a prior match with Sand Slefert. Dr W G Fralick operated on the injured hand, with promoter Max Hoff and manager Boo Boo Hoff present.

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