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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1926

Page

6

Figers 1 Climbs into Test or Fourth Place Defeating New Haven Poloists

The Bridgeport Tigers edged New Haven 7 to 6 at Roseland Park in a last minute goal by Bob Hart to rise to fourth in the American roller polo league. Davies scored thrice for New Haven with Dusvan adding more goals for Bridgeport, while Brown and Conley helped lock the visitors’ offense as the home crowd watched a dramatic, see-saw battle.

Bridgeport Telegram Figers New Haven Bob Hart Bridgeport Tigers Yietesy Mew Haven Roseland Pal Mayer FL Rehrong Offerala Tlers UL Leagan Boucher Hart Brown Tocns Morrison Conley Davies Tne PLC Dusvan Donnelly “Hen Jhonty Ny Haven Davies Bridgeport Dugran Donnelly Boucher Hart ps—Conley Lov Con Fovis—thunan Si McDonald Ture Toree

Sullivan Enters Catalina Swim Entry Shocks Coast

In Los Angeles on December, Henry Sut of Lowell, Massachusetts officially enters the Catalina swim. News: Sullivan of the American team announced entry for the long Beach channel event next month after weeks of training.

Los Angeles Henry Sut Lowell Masa Santic Teday Sullivan Americam Tng Binet Mel Fos Heen Ning Long Beach

Elks to Give and Show in Stamford Event

Stamford residents will attend an Elk club charity event and exhibition of riding talent on Wednesday evening January 5. William McGrane, matchmaker for the club, has arranged the evening’s program featuring several eager entrants and a number of beaver-themed acts to entertain the crowd.

Stamford Mwiely Beavers Wild Wiliam McGrane

Fournier Signs Up with Braves

Jacques Fournier, released by the Brooklyn Dodgers, signed to play for the Boston Braves replacing Dick Burrus. A 14 year major leaguer, he led the NL with 27 home runs in 1924 and hit 22 in 1925 but was hampered by an ankle injury last season. Salary around $16,000.

Boston Jacques Fearnier Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Lraves Fournier Dick Burrus

Rambers and Rogers Triumph in East Side Youth Games

The Rovers overwhelmed the Triangles 49 to 1 and the Ramblers beat the Mohawks 14 to 9 in Fast Side Miller League yesterday afternoon. Jelliffe, the Rover left forward, scored 20 points.

The Rovers Triangles Ramblers Mohawks Miller Jelliffe Rover

Swedish Amateur Boxers Arrive for International Meet

Eight amateur boxers from Denmark and Sweden arrived in Boston aboard the Samaria to compete in an International tournament. They will also box in New York on January 7 and Grand Rapids on January 14. Officials welcomed the athletes, who travel under the auspices of the American Athletic Association.

Boston Denmark Sweden Cunard Samaria New York Grand Rapids Mich Per Mm Athletic Associaten Sti Jth Boxing Committee Alleplers

Rival elevens in tournament of roses start daily drills

A garbled account describes rival teams preparing for the Tournament of Roses. Coach Glenn Jurnet and his red shirted squad drill daily while Wade and his South group resume practice. Mentions of players Pearge Payne and telegraphed tactics, with Stanford and Dixie links, surface in the scattered text.

Glenn Jurnet Foxy Phief Nferd University Walles Vade Hollywood

Center, Sterling and Monarchs Triumph in Boy Club Games

The Centers defeated Maple Woods 25 to 17, the Monarchs beat the Victors 28 to 4, and the Sterlings topped the Rectors 26 to 19 in Bo club senior league action last night.

Maple Woods Monarchs Sterlings

Opening Gun Sparks A Year End Football Outlook

The piece surveys the upcoming New Year clash of unbeaten Alabama and Stanford, praises star players like Hard Picking, Winslett, Shipke, and Swan, and notes Pop Warner's passing attack. It also discusses coaching influence, pro football stars, and questions about American distance runners and the sport’s evolving public image.

Alabama Stanford West Winslett Shipke Oosterbian Hanson Arola McGrath Caldwell Pickard Swan Amon Stanfora Aline Pop Warner Warner Crimson Tide Ring of Ten Rockne University of Detroit Beaxith Lravill

Mercantile Circuit Schedule Revised By Captain Baum

A revised Mercantile Shuset Jeune schedule, issued by Captain Max A. Baum, drops the Mohican Market from the league. Two games are set for tonight as D M Read meets Public Market and Post Publishing faces Post Office. The list continues with dates from December 28 to February 8 featuring Meigs, Middle Market, and other teams in alternating matchups.

Mercantile Shuset Jeune Max A. Baum Mohican Market D. M. Read Drost Ortles Post Publishing Public Market Tread Post Office Meigs Cubtishine Fanuasy Punla Midlle Read Post Artic

Local boxing card slated in New Canaan village hall

In New Canaan amateur boxers will stage bouts in the village hall with a local youth, already noted in a legal record, featured on the card. The New Canaan Sporting Club sponsors the show set for December 27 8 p.m. in Setampord.

Syhere New Gansun Sporting Club Setampord

Cubs Park Citys and Sacraments Win Girls Tilts

The Yale Gubs overwhelmed the General Electrics 18 to 2. The Park Citys beat the Stratfordites 9 to 6. The Blessed Sacraments won over the Brooklawns 4 to 2 in the Git's League games last night.

Yale Gubs General Electrics Park Citys Stratfordites Blessed Sacraments Brooklawns ALE Cubs A. Fimehi C. Schulze Vivirskh D. Geldrgee Gernat General Electric Bialore M. D B. Debiar M. Cavano N. Healy Klein Martino Kulwlez Griffin

Miami Stuns Havana 23 to 0 in dull football clash

Miami University defeated Havana University 23 to 0 in an uninteresting game. Havana managed only one first down, while Miami dominated with quick tackling and steady possession. The Caribbean team showed little opposition and failed to score.

Havana Tec Miami University Havana University Mae Floridans Biami

Amateur Federation quits Olympic Association over AAU dominance

The National Amateur Athletic Federation voted to withdraw from the American Olympic Association amid claims the AAU dominates US Olympic participation. The move follows criticism of AAU leadership and calls for broader state and regional development of amateur activity.

Olympic Association New York America Amateur Athletic Union National Amateur Athletic Federation American Olympic Association AA. U Federation Amateur Athletic Activit Nes Olympic Gusf Kirby AUA A. A Roach Washington, D. C Kirby Association of Athletic Clubs Henry Breckinridge Breckinridge John L. Griffith Palmer B. Pierce A. A Apte Association Blise Adrawal Rob Thompson Ciation Herbert L. Major Griffith

First Presby End Unto Combines To Meet TCG

A fragmented Ontario newspaper snippet describes FIRST PRESBY United Alistrand in a church league game against Black Rock. The readable names hint at players like Hoffman Shaw Echultz Smith and Hamilton with scattered roster fragments and errant letters.

Landis Welgahee Probe By Gov Gress Chicago

Dec 27 report mentions Mountain Lamoo and baseball figures Ty Coby and Tris Spelline traveling to Washington. Officials deny any objections to derailment and note new diets and a received coms from a conference speaker last week after commission investigation.

Ctuicago Mountain Lam Baseba Tris Spelline Washington

Jolson to Buy Horsby Stock if Offered

Fragmentary newspaper note quotes Jolson in a potential stock purchase of Horsby. The legible text hints at a financial move but lacks clear date, entities, or full context. Further readable details are needed to confirm specifics.

Routis Again Wins Ver Anderson Victory

Trex, 27, and AP report Routis again defeats Ver Anderson. The brief sports item notes Routis victory and scores mentioned in terse game recap style.

Routis Anderson

Leonard Fails to Play in Tourney

Dutch Leonard, a standout goit payer for Sunnyside Country club, was unable to participate in the qualifying rounds of the tourney held on Saturday and Sunday due to unresolved status. The situation sparked general discussion among board members on his eligibility and potential entry.

Leonard Freeng Cal Leonee Ty Coob Ull Ting Sundige

Wesleyan grid players receive pay says president

Trustees at Wesleyan voted to grant compensation to football players amid criticisms of the program. Dr Work cited aims to balance athletics with academics, noting football’s prominent role while stressing broader needs. The change follows concerns over church school standards and rising costs for students.

W. W. Wesleyan Grid Athletier Wesley Baela

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