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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1927
Page
17
The Chrysler Red Heads dominated the Mohicans in a hard fought game, edging them 18 to 1 in a season highlight. Strong defense and precise offense led to the win as the Red Heads showed late game resilience and scoring bursts.
A dense England league roundup lists results and postponed matches across many clubs including Arsenal, Portsmouth, Swansea, West Bromwich Albion, Notts County, and Plymouth Argyle. Notable results show Portsmouth 2 United 2, Lincoln City 2 postposed, Crystal Palace 2, Plymouth Argyle 0, and numerous ties and partial outcomes amid a busy match slate.
The report shows Pittsburgh led in plate appearances with 5897 and hits at 1628, while New York tied for scoring the last runs at 817 and posted the most total bases 2298 and home runs 109. Chicago claimed the most doubles 244, St. Louis had 7 three-base hits and most steals 110, Cincinnati recorded five hits 218, and Pittsburgh had the most one-base hits 1258.
New York December 26 The New York American reports that J Pierpont Morgan has been chosen as Chairman of the United States Steel corporation board to fill Elbert H Gary's vacancy. James A Farrell becomes chief executive officer and Myron G Taylor chairs the finance committee. Morgan's role will be largely nominal and he will act as an arbitrator on major issues.
High team single Damomds 521 and high total clubs 1488 mark a lively league. Sinderman averages 102 with Cretehton 128. High team total Sinderman 24h Hah markless single Juimne high total 92.
A fragmented notice describes Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company bonds from 1938 and an oil purchase deal related to outstanding bonds. Names Hemphill Noyes and Company, New York Store Merchants, City Savings Bank, and several financial and city references appear amid blurred text about market price yield around 5.70 percent.
New York reports forthcoming announcements for successors to Elbers H. Gary in three United States Steel roles after the directors’ meeting, plus a potential vacancy from William P. Palmer’s death. J. Morgon named as possible future head. Grn Motors lists sales to Nov 30 with changes in the Vega division amid production cuts. The New York Stock Exchange maintains caution on securities issued in lieu of direct listings, clarifying rules about when issued securities and identical substitutes may be traded.
Washington reports that fully one seventh of global trade rested with America this year. Government figures show total trade reaching $61.268 billion as of January 8, with exports and imports estimated at $49.131 billion and $4.200 billion respectively, and parts accounting for about 84.93 billion.
Weekly price indices show the average movement of stock volumes and total value on the New York Stock Exchange. The figures are presented as Jones Index numbers for industrial common stocks.
The page lists multiple race results across divisions for three and two year olds, including winners and payoffs such as Upward, Climax, Jemmr, Regular Gil, and Stump. It names numerous horses, riders, and owners, with times and odds, across seven races and a late running summary.
In New Orleans, two year old races showcased multiple contenders including mute Miennst Kentuchs and others with names like Jim Bane, Baby snd also rin dargue M eia ast Wind, Mud, T Chars Pucker. Senior runners in the three year olds and up divisions included Royal Sweep Led and Archer entries with times and placings noted, highlighting Baumdecht 108 Burge and related finishers.
Washington Dec 26. Industrial activity and freight shipments declined in November while retail trade rose with the usual seasonal increase. The Federal Reserve noted the general wholesale price level remained largely unchanged from October to November. Production and inputs showed declines in mining and coal, with steel and petroleum showing mixed signals as year end approached. In hockey, the Boston Tigers beat the Quebec Beavers 1–0 in a Cenaday Americ league game, George Redebing scoring the lone goal amid few scoring chances.
Negotiations continue to secure shore frontage for the Seaside Sanatorium for tuberculous children at Niantic. The State Tuberculosis Commission and the McCook estate have debated minimum shore length, with governors and officials pressing for a compromise or possible condemnation. Progress has been slow for over four years as parties seek a plan under 350 feet of frontage.
The state commission seeks to condemn the McCook property for a new sanatorium site, citing unique shorefront curative sands. Funding dates back to 1923 and 1927, with added appropriations, but the McCooks resist sale. Legal action began under Governor Trumbull after a prolonged stalemate involving special counsel.
Shipping news lists vessels arriving or sailing from various ports including Deutschland Hamel burg La Bourdonnais American Trader London Minne do Drottningholm Gothenburg Atlant a Liverpool Aiertic da Mandu Rio Jansiroy San Lorenzo San Juan Helen Roy Ponce Lelee Maersk Kelfuku Maru Hamburg Vethdijk Batavia City of Durbar Glasgow Algize Calcutta Maravi Santiago Huron Bas Domingo Favorita Cristobal Raby Castle Manila with multiple destinations and origin notes.
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