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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1927
Page
8
Mew Haven Eagles defeated the Boston Tigers 3 to 2 in a hard fought hockey game. The Eagles surged ahead on a late goal after a back and forth contest, with standout plays from key players leading to the win. The Boston team battled, but fell short despite a strong late push.
A double feature of local basketball tops the bill at Sterling Memorial tonight. Clujer Red Heads face Stamford Jeintes with star Big Gear and Pia City Girls in action, while Park City Grads meet the Humden Gide in another tight contest. Top captains and high school standouts join a strong crowd expected for the two games starting at 8 and 9.
Bridgeport Baseball Club to float $50,000 stock drive to fund a new park and align with Eastern League peers. Harold C Rowd named vice president. Walter Haggerty replaced. Chamber groups back the club. Woos outlines reconstruction plans for a floodprone park with a grandstand rebuild and improved right field.
The Bridgeport Lodge of Elks will remodel their State street hall to accommodate about 1500 boxing fans. New bleachers will be installed around the hall and the first card in the redesigned venue features a strong New York team versus the Bridgeport club team.
The Shamrocks defeated the Rosarys 18 to 12 and the Sokols defeated the Seymours 18 to 15 in the Boys club Intermediate League last night.
Wis Der 28 reports Sangor set to fight despite an edict and suspensions. The match involves Ralph Wette ston as corner, Ike fon ttin and other Wisconsin figures in a boxing event amid controversy and official refusals.
Grid listing from Springfield College details teams, locations, and matchups with names like Procter, Ol, Wrad, and Bay among others. The fragment mentions bets, losses, and scheduled dates, indicating an announced roster or schedule for a college grid campaign.
A discussion on what defines a football coach and how coaching in modern times differs from older ideals. The article surveys coaching persona, pace, and preparation, with references to Dempsey, Tunney, and other boxing greats, noting enduring speed, balance, and the focus required across seasons and matchups.
The Amateur Athletic Federation voted to rejoin the Olympic body, paving the way for harmony in the 1928 Olympics. Henry Breckinridge was re elected president. other officers include Vice President Gen Palmer and Executive Secretary Major John A. Griffith.
Kuht of Columbus basketeers face Collegians at Kacey gym tonight with a rematch on January 7. The Collegians defeated Big George Smiths All Stars last Sunday, showing a sharp, smooth lineup that backs up the hype. The Kaceys and Collegians will clash in a top line, fast paced game as the schedule continues.
Fifty four entrants compete as seventh winter sports meet opens in Lake Placid New Hampshire Bowdoin Dartmouth Vermont and others participate Hockey matches Dartmouth vs Williams set for day one President Harding cup awarded to top overall team Pro events include figure skating 440 yard speed skate cross country ski jumping and slalom with Ernest Pederson last year’s winner for New Hampshire leaderboards and trophy details noted.
Bobby Jones, American amateur and British Open champion, passed his Georgia Bar exams and will join his father as senior partner in the family law firm. He studied at Emory Law School while balancing golf, praised as an exceptional student.
The Mohawks outplayed the All Stars 24 to 32 as teamwork and tight defense stifled De Cheeco and Cesero. The All Stars have lost only twice this season, both to Mohawks, who remain undefeated. The Rangers finally won, beating the Hollows 12 to 6 with Fernarese leading the scorers and Guzzo providing solid defense for the losers.
St Stephens Holy Name League team beat Bridgeport AC 71 to 32 at St Blephess Hall last night. Jm Li'ko and Klein led scoring with strong performances.
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