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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1926

Page

10

Tigers Lose to New Haven in close 6-4 sports upset

New Haven rallied in the final quarter to defeat Bridgeport 6 4 as Leonard denied a league letter sale claim. Brown Tesora center suffered a ball injury but later appeared minor. Muligan and Bouche scored for New Haven while Doirty and Donnelly contributed in a tight, physical home game.

Tigers New Haven Leonard Brown Bridreport Newven Tesora Boucher Denala Doandy Bouwehs Mulilan Bridgeport Roueher Donnelly Doerty Green

Boxing and football flash items from New York shows many names

AP report outlines boxing match costs and proposed bouts at Madison Square Garden with figures around 27 dollars and 50 cents. It lists fighters Fidel Lasmobo and Eisy Chirk and notes tax considerations by the New York Athletic Commission. Also referenced are football shifts, a track event, and a roster of colleges and teams including Notre Dame Ohio State and Colgate with names like Coby Cress and Moricuse in a broad sports digest.

Jou-bin Eocast Dempsey-Tanney Dempacy Ferht Butt York Athletic Commission Fidel Lasmobo Eisy Chirk Paul Chandatonsiin Jangacy Dt Maikisen Gary den Mitreak Pendeges Vnlyes Qurnisl Square Garden Fi Fe Linclidins Clarvard Moricuse Hegton Coby Cress Grown

St Mary Juniors Winners On Court

St Mary Juniors defeated Regale 78 to 20 last night as Jo O Nel led with outstanding scoring. The veteran team member also earned praise for steady play and strong defense as St Mary secured a dominant win on home court.

ST. Mary Juniors ScoMpery Tanters Jo O'Nel Stere

Former Home Run King of Eastern Signed by Profs

The East League faces upheaval as star Julius Roser, once baseball’s home run king, and rivals move to Birmingham and New Haven. Worcester and legcork test him in 1824, where he batted .203 with 23 homers despite doubts about his fit for the Inter League showcase. Brouin McNeill will manage the Eastern team under Eroll L. Dore’s direction.

King Profs Lgte Yar Campa Weiss Tle Juliamy Roser Gene Mart Burne Heineth Birmingham New Haven Baltimore Tye Testn Worcester Legcork Brouin McNeill Tohntetn Intierlell Ording Eroll L. Dore Acont Johnstown

Americans Fall to Boston 2-1 in Slim Loss

Horton, Dec 29 report describes a tight contest as the Americans lose 2-1 to Boston. Despite early action by Mickey Bow and Keats tying the score, Boston wins with late penalties and key saves.

Horton Savare Oatrich Hes New York Atesieins Nathanal Hinckey Mickey Bow

McGraw cites dice drama nearly wrecking 1911 Giants

In a retrospective remark McGraw discusses dice playing around 1911 that nearly ruined the New York Giants, noting misdeeds and discipline issues among players, including references to Matty and others, and the impact on team stability during the season.

Mgraw NEW Yorks Aoconoan Daly Ny York McGraw Neys Crape En Pullimana Ord Cape Gleising Heller Ieee Harnsivy Fulham

London Soccer Roundup Aims at Second Division Results

British notes from London reportrounded scores with Arsenal defeating Manchester United 1 0 while Aston Villa tallies five. Lamb United 1, Leeds County 3, West Ham United Powerpant a. Kellen Wanderers 2 The Weenesday 1 and Tottenham Hotspur 1. Second Division standings implied.

Arsenal Manchrater United Aston Villy Lamb United Jools County Westham United Powerpanta Kellen Wanderers Tottenham Hotspurs

Auburns Defeat Crescent Team by 26 15 Score

The Auburns defeated the Crescents 2H to do and the Mohawks defeated Notre Dame 29 to 13 in the Boys' club intermediate Hague last night. In the third game the Mohawks won from the Laurels by forfeit. The scores.

Auburns Crescent Crescents Mohawks Notre Dame Hague

Amateurs to Box Here Next Week in Bridgeport

Bridgeport Amateur Boxing Association plans opening show at Covenanl hall next Tuesday evening. Local stars from Bridgeport Milford and New Haven including Johnny Sealai the McGuinness brothers Eddie Moore and Billy La Croix will fight. Chick Creaton from Walnut Beach will serve as referee. American Roller Polo score noted as Jinolyoke 4 Meriden 3.

Dan Quilty Covenanl Bridgeport Amateur Boxing Association Dance Palace Mr. Quilly Billy Prince Athletic Simon Pure Bridgeport Milford New Haven Johnny Sealai the McGuiness Bathers Nick and George Eddie Moore Billy la Croix Chick Creaton Walnut Beach

Central High Set To Take On Alumni In State League Opener

Central High boys and girls basketball teams host Alumni in two games at Hilltop Gym tomorrow. Girls play at two, boys at four. injuries include Buddy Meade out for a week. Alumni lineup features players from K Prep Syracuse and Manhattan College among others. State League opens next week with Catholic Community and Park City in key matchups as Insilcos and other clubs join the circuit.

Catholic Community Park City Central High Hilltop Gyi Ihres Eddie Rely Central Heh Buddy Meade Butta Varrone Taptain T. Maher Caintain K Prep Kimmerlin Syracuse Schiller Kenssalacy College Dumnnie Linwne University of Wolland Ed Johinson Manhattan Elizabeth Moor Keth Dulbis Dornendell Ruth Ravi Theresa Bandyhon Me Tat Feior Ifelen Seon Mourmer Jean Mets Moni — Crean Wanda Sehuvinekey Josephing O'Tarey Ataool Mae Wil Phorenea Outnna Kine Thridgeport William le Travelers Insurance Actin Life Insurance Hartford Insileo Meriden Hamdens Neven Crolut-Knapp Norwalk Insilcos Trevelers Aetni Lite Crofut Knapp Cathole Community Catholic Com Insileos Aetna Life Travelers Vratul Knapp Dark City Jiamdens Catholic Cam Tafeag Tnt Tafe Hamedenrs Hianwlens Catholiyon Kof Park Uhy Unsilcos Aetna Lify City Fueleos Park Udy

Bickslers Stars to Battle Port Chester Combine Tonight

Thelister's AN Stars face Port Chester in a key Fairfield County basketball clash at Colonial tonight. Port Chester leads the league and aims to extend a winning streak, with new signings Cinyt M Gran Wooddy Maher and O Rourke strengthening the lineup. A Catholic Community girls game is scheduled as a preliminary.

AN Stars Fort Chester Colonial Port Chester Latire Wooddy Maher O'Rourke D. M

Collegians Set Return Game in Bridgeport Showdown

The Ma ind Collegians return to Bridgeport on New Year’s afternoon to face the Local Hebrews after a one point loss last week. Mash Mandell is slated at forward as he aims to reverse the pace, with witnesses calling him the sharpest hoop tosser seen in Bridgeport. The Hebrews counter with Captain Wexler and a strong lineup.

Ma Ind Col- Yegiing Bridgeport Dumshott Carroll Jackus Cavanaugh Mariner James Collegians Wexler Dorkin Novak Mandel Rackowitz Kata Fox Amsel Greenstein Schwartz The Hebrews

Dutch Leonard Breaks Silence On Cobb Speaker Fallout

Hubert Leonard issues an official statement from near Fresno detailing his version of the Cobb and Speaker resignations saga. He asserts letters were not sold and claims no money changed hands for them, while hinting at further disclosures to come. Leonard notes his silence was due to baseball authorities and signals future remarks may follow as the dispute continues to unfold.

Orang Ber Shane Gust Aogatcher Mae Warren Brown Fresno Calif Ty Cobb Tris Hubert “Dutch” Leonard Kenesaw M. Landis Baseball Leonard Here Landis Chicago Acton Landis American League Landia Jetters Leoi Nara Cobb Detroit Ithher Universal Service Crowleg Speaker Clevelans Aise Leonard Decal Dam Safard Due Epe Chase Maude Asldo Geveral

Leonard's Defense Clarifies 1922 Detroit Claim

Fresno dispatch quotes Leonard denying any direct payment for letters or influence related to a 1922 claim against the Detroit baseball club. He disputes misstatements, says settlement preceded letter deliveries, and asserts he acted to clear up rumors without publicity. The statement, he says, is the sole authorized account.

Fresno Cal Landis Chisago Detroit Baseball Club Landlis Ghostion Baseball Detroit

Reno Wins in Ten Round Welterweight Fight

Local welterweight Joe Reno defeated Jesse Goss in a ten round bout. In the semifinal, Mexican flyweight Elis Rodriguez defeated Tommy Dundee. Newspapers noted Reno's victory and Rodriguez's win.

Trenton Joe Reno Acoren Jesse Goss Elis Roudriguez Tommy Dundee

Columbia braces for strong baseball and crew in 1927

New York date reports Columbia plans strong 1927 baseball and crew programs. Veterans led by John Loch plus Andy Coakley’s candidates will face a deep roster with rookies from undefeated freshman baseball. Rowing shows parallel strength, aiming for a banner year with promising yearling crew.

New York Columbia Morningside Dartmouth Andy Coakley Ferdinand “Ey John Loch Jack F Rothenield Frank Trentacosti al Kunitz Hol Whitaker Ralph Furey Mount Norris Guider Arthur Smith EL Luthenbae Avon Fitch Loreh Rothentehi Thentacosti Streshman Joe Burke Burke Cook Burne Luward Joseph Glendon Moit Poushkeepsie Cautifort Wisconsin Vornell

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