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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1926

Page

8

Meriden Poloists Clash With Alumni Tonight

Amateurs duel for third place at Roseland Palace as Meriden faces Verldon in a Hartford New Year’s slate. Chevrolet and Pauldine open the Amateur League with a preliminary tilt before the big Meriden matchup.

Roseland Palace Reitsepart Raller Meriden Hotors Roseland Wasterbury Beryts Vera Verldon Hartford Chevrolet Pauldine

Pioneer Midgets 1 beaten by Bridgeport 26 to 4

Reported in the Pioneer Midgets league game Bridgeport defeated Pioneer Midgets 26 to 4. Other match details appear garbled with illegible portions.

Pioneer Bridgeport

New Attendance Record Reported in Pittsburgh

A noisy and garbled dispatch notes a new attendance record in Pittsburgh with scattered references to drivers, a battery of dates, and mentions of towns like Meorestown and Penn State. The text is inconsistent but suggests a regional event drawing crowds and extending into nearby areas.

Bouts to Be Held In Roseland Hall

The Acorn club featuring Steve Smith of the West Made and Johnny Dixon of Newick will stage fights in Roseland Palace. Officials announced final arrangements by last night and sponsor Leu Aneer, Billy Jordan and Ane Smith. Previously bouts were at Rakorgs hall with Rosebind seating 2,190 fans.

Acorn Club Steve Smith West Made Johnny Dixon Newick Roseland Palace Thetetah Leu Aneer Billy Jordan Ane Smith Rakorgs Hall

Leonard silent on Wests claim in Fresno dispatch

Fresno December 24 AP Leonard refused to comment on Wests declaration that he bet the money over the eye in training instead of the ball game on September 26 1919 He said there is nothing I can say regarding that and insisted his public statements are complete and official for publication to the public today

Fresno Cal Dee Leonard

Park City Girls Open Season Saturday Night

Park City welcomes the girls basketball season with a home opener Saturday night at 7 p.m. The event promises a strong matchup and includes details on the Park City lineup and roster as the season begins.

Park City Girls

Kremer Dominates NL Pitchers in 1925 Record

New York December 29 Ray Kremer right hander of the Pittsburgh Pirates led the National League pitching leaders for 1925. He topped the list in earned run average and games won and lost over Charley Root Jesa Petty and Fred Fitzsimmons. Kremer posted a 2.51 ERA in 37 games, the best among NL hurlers.

New York Ray Kremer Wittsburgh Pirates Kremer Kre Mer Charley Reot Chicago Jesa Petty Brooklyn Fred Fitsimmons

Milford Jacques Defeat Norwalk by 61-14 Score

Milford DeMonlay basketball team defeated Norwalk last night in the opening game of a series at Milford. Blowers led Milford with 21 points. The score was 61 to 14.

Milford Jacques Norwalk Milford DeMonlay Mulford Blowers Milford

Latzo to Battle Omaha Contender in February

Pete Latzo, world welterweight champion from Scranton, pa, was matched to fight One Step Watson of Omaha, Neb, in Newark on February 3. The 12 round bout calls for both fighters to weigh 147 pounds, Latzo’s fighting weight, with Latzo’s future at stake amid a previous draw and recent news of postponement.

Newark N. J Pete Lats Scrinton Tavoma Wash Joe Dunales Baltimore

Crane and White Rose clash as Loco faces Brass in dusty league

Crane meets White Rose and Loco battles Brass in the Industrial League night card at the YMCA. Crane and White Rose field fast starting players, while American Chain and Locomobile clash. Lindmark’s absence weighs on Locomobile as Crane eyes first place. Also elects UNH president to the American Football Coaches association. district reps named.

Crane White Rose Loco Brass New York William H. Cowell University of New Hampshire American Football Coaches Association Gilmour Dobie Cornell W. W. Raper Princeton Hugo Mealek Penn State John W. Wilee Ohio State Fielding H. Yost Michigan William A. Alexander Georgia Tech Ren. G. Owen University of Oklahoma Joan F. Meehan New York University Charles I. Crowley Columbia University Wm. Tateriy Virgina Military Institute Aid Whits Rose Bakkers Crane Combine Locomobile Lindmark Chinn Combine Toni Ht

Prout Denies AAU Holds Majority in Olympic Association

Willian Prout, chairman of the American Olympic Association, counters claims that the Amateur Athletic Union dominates the body. He cites voting totals showing AAU with 26 votes, far short of a 61 vote majority, and notes other groups like the National Collegiate and Y M C A influence. He argues no single faction can control the organization under the current constitutional structure.

Prout Olympic Association Boston Vetina Pimner Willan Prout Tharman American Olympic Association Amateur Athletic Union New England Hawaii Colliztlte Wcencineion Varius Atihate Baddies Federa Colon

Sothoron Named Cardinal Coach

ST. LOUIS December 29 AP Alan Sothoron a 24 year old spitball pitcher was released by the St. Louis Cardinals and named coach for 1927 succeeding Otto Williams He pitched a three hit win over the Pirates in 1926 and has thirteen years in professional baseball President Sam Breaden praised his smart knowledge of the game Bill McKeehnie newly named assistant manager will head coach

ST. Louis Alan Sothoron St. Louis Cardinals Otto Williams Sothoron Pittsburgh Pirates Someron Sam Breaden Bill McKeehnie

Team Five Leads Loyalty Bowling Circuit Showdown

Team Five sits atop the Loyalty Bowling Circuit by two games and faces Team One in a featured match tonight. Standings show Team Five with a high total 1423 and Curevitz's 128 as the high single, Jacobson 92, while Team Two claims the high team single.

Team Five Jacobson

Alumni Teams to Clash With Central At Hilltop Gym

Trenton New Jersey December 29. Alumni teams will face Central High at Hilltop gym in a two game program. Alumni boys and girls teams square off against Central faculty and freshmen squads with a large turnout expected from graduates and students.

Hilltop Central High Edkile Reilly Central Loys Beidy Buddy Meade Jimmie May Miss Lockwood Fenr Central Girls Alumni Central

Hawley Teams Defeat Alumni in Gym Night Victory

The Hawley High School team defeated the Alumni lineup 21 to 10 at the Hawley school gym on Monday night, finishing off the last quintet of the night with a clear win.

Hawley Hish Hawley School

McAllister Enters Kacey Track Meet in Brooklyn

New York December 29 Bob McAllister filed entry for the 200 yard dash in the Columbus round. Knights of Columbus games will be held at the South Infantry Armory Brooklyn on Saturday evening January 8. The former national 200 yard champion had not raced since the indoor season of 1924 when he set the world record for 100 meters. He has trained for a month at Hampden University.

New York Bob I McAlister Knights of Columbus Sopth Infantry Armory Brooklyn Mdoor Ar Hant University

Fairfield High Teams Win in Tight Uptit Victory

The Fairfield High school team defeated the Alumni combine 23 to 22 in an uptit game in Fairfield last night. The game highlighted accurate shooting by T. Gallagher in the second half. In the opening game, the Fairfield High girls beat the Alumni 28 to 8.

Fairfield High School Fairfield Cing T. Gallagher Fairfield High Girls Er.mn

Penns New Indoor Stadium Ready For Yale Opener

Finishing touches are being put on the University of Pennsylvania's new 200000 indoor stadium with seating for 10090. It will be ready for the Intercollegiate League basketball season opener with Yale on New Year's Day.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Yale

Jacks of All Trades at Rutgers Education Drive

Eighty one Rutgers athletes across nine varsity teams earned over 19000 this summer and anticipate another 8000 in winter and spring. About half hold scholarships. Jobs ranged from construction superintendent to taxicab driver with roles in dining, factories, mail, and research, plus winter work as waiters, chauffeurs, and orchestra players.

Rutgers New Brunswick N. J. Des Rutura University Tod Department of Public Information Gardne

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