Bill Whitman Adds Three Prospects to Bears 1928 Squad
Bill Whitman, acclaimed Eastern League manager, announced three players will join Bridgeport for the 1928 campaign. Jack Jonass Fred Partridge and Joe Brogan, former Toronto and Jackson club standouts, signed to try out with the Bears. Whitman aims to mold them into major league prospects as he continues as manager after rejecting a Newark coaching offer.
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Josepi FE
Kraynick
Bill Whitman
Bridgeport
Billy
Fred Woos
Bears
Whitman
Jack
Lefty
Jonass
Toronto
Fred Partridge
Jackson
Ang Joe Brogan
Philadelphia
Beary
Tegnager
Bill
PartyVideo
Leisue
BNI
Pittsfield
Janss
Janis
Leafs
Jauss
Brogan
Walter Johnson
Newark Internationals
Chester
Chicago Cubs
Newark Team Wins New Haven Fights
Inter city amateur bouts in the Arena drew about 4000. Ralph Aquinio of Newark defeated Joe Maoselli of New Haven in the 120 pound class. Johnnie Andrews of New Haven defeated Jocko Muller of Lawrence in the 130 pound match.
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New Haven
Associated Press
Arena
Joe Maoselli
Ralph Aquinio
Newark
Jocka Miller
Lawrence
Johnnie Andrews
I've Vane
der Calves
Joe
Tony Valente
Jim Feledie
Westport
Jocko Muller
Casey Antatill
Louis Marini
Ralph Aquinic
Joe Masselil
Alex Touraine
Eddie Iynn
Tom Rogers
Joe Mercer
Mike Tarcugna
EK. O
Tory Proto
New Haout
Lew Sherman
Bridgepoct
Bud Taylor Faces Canzoneri Tonight at Madison Square Garden
Bud Taylor, Terre Haute’s punching machine, meets Primo Canzoneri in a ten round featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden. This third encounter follows a draw in Chicago and a Taylor victory in a rematch. Canzoneri enters as a favorite with strong support. Two additional featherweight bouts and four rounds of undercard fights are scheduled, including Petrone vs Fernandes and Rivera vs Mar.
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New York
Associatec
Bud Taywr
Ute Blood’ Fighting Machine
Terre Haute
Ind
New Madison Square Garden
D. Petrone
Harter
Lignueto Fernandes
Piliping
George Rivera
Los Angeles
Puttled Axn
Utung Andy Mar
Boston
Draw for first round of National Challenge Cup announced
New York December 20 United States Football Association reveals the 1927 28 National Challenge Cup draw with 32 teams in Eastern and Western divisions. First round games set for January 14 15 across the United States including Boston S C Providence A F C New York Giants S C Bethlehem Steel S C and several Detroit Chicago St Louis and Chicago clubs.
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New York
Associated Press
United States Football Association Today
United States
Eastern Sea Coast
Mississippi Valley
Boston S.C
Boston
Mass
Whittall Carpet Mills F. C
Worcester
Bedford F. C
New Bedford
J. P. Counts A. A. F. C
Fall River
Morgan Haulers F. C
St. Louis
Buda A. A. F. C
Harvey, Ill
Canadian F. C
Chicago
Tablers F. C
Chicag
Ben Miller
Hockey War Looms Over Harrington Clash Causes League Tension
Boston December reports surge over Harrington of the Bruins who was loaned to New Haven. Bruins president Adams says Harrington likely to be sold to the Canadian American Junior circuit, while New Haven may receive offers from other clubs. Adams warns against crossing leagues as tensions rise between the National League and the Can American circuit.
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Boston
Associated Press
Iceene
Leland “Hayo
Harrington
Bruins
New Haven
Charles F. Adams
Adams
Frank Calder
National League
Hartington
WLW
Donahue Ends Coaching Career at LSU
Baton Rouge Dec 29 By Associated Press M J Donahue resigns as director of athletics and head football coach at Louisiana State University, announcing he is through coaching football. He has coached since Yale graduation in 1904.
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Baton Rouge
Associated Preaky
M. J. Donahue
Louisiana State
Yale
Leading skating clubs vie in Middle Atlantic outdoor meet
More than thirty top North American clubs enter the Middle Atlantic outdoor championships at Downing Park Newburgh New York next Monday. Contenders include Charles Gorman St John New Brunswick international and holder of the Middle Atlantic title, Val Bialos Lake Placid Irving Jaffee New York and Andy Roesch Olympic team alternates, with Toronto rivals Ross Robison Willie Logan Roy Pendyl and others. In the women’s division Leila Brooks Toronto seeks to repeat last year’s triumph against Elsie Muller New York and other stars. The eight lap course at Downing Park hosts the races.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Associated Press
North America
Middle Atlantic
Canada
Charles I, Gorman
St., John
N. B
Val Bialos
Lake Placid
Irving Jaffee
New York
Andy Roesch
Louis Mortis
Conache
Gorman
Ross Robison
Toronto
Willie Logan
St. John
Roy Pendyil
Leila Brooks
Elsie Muller
Downing Park
Favorites Enter Semifinal Round Of Junior Tourney
The four favorites advanced to the semifinals of the national junior indoor tennis championship. C Alphonso Smith beat Eugene McCaulif after extras, Julius Seligson won easily over Sydney Snitkin, Frank Shields edged Gabriel Levine, and Eddie Jacobs defeated Seymour Cribben as Richard Rossheim and William Jacobs also reached the last eight. The boys’ circuit continued with several decisive round results and several seed survivors.
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New York
Associated Press
C. Alphonso Smith
University of Virginia
Eugene McCaulif
Fordham
Julius Seligson
Lehigh
Sydney Snitkin
Amherst
Snitkin
Frank Shields
Columbia Grammar School
Gabriel Levine
University of Pennsylvania
Shields
Eddie Jacobs
University of Pittsburgh
Seymour Cribben
Princion
Cribben
Jacobs
Richard Rossheim
Germantown
Harry
Harry S. Moore
Lawrenceville
John Exton
Richard Rosheim
D. Fowler
Peter Cary
Willetton Academy
Frank Martin
Bloomfield
N. J
B. Minchin
Clark School
Edmund Silver
R. O. Bacon
Military Acade
Walter Rothachild
New Rochelle
N. Y
William Jacobs
Baltimore City College
George Harris
Sidney Setisson
Richard Solomon
John Eustis
Loomis Institute
Alfred Oshinsky
Rossheim
Moore
Cary
Mindlin
Breen
Seligson
Eustis
Rothschild Released by Pittsburgh Club
Sammy Hothechild wing man was conditionally released by the Pittsburgh hockey club. He had been indefinitely suspended last Saturday for failing to keep in condition. He was purchased from the Montreal Maroons earlier this season.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Sammy Hothechild
Rothschild
Montreal Maroons
Upheaval in College Sports Is Expected for Next Year
NEW YORK December 29 The Carnegie Foundation study of college athletics progresses but will not be ready before November 1928 at the earliest George Huff University of Illinois predicts upheaval next year The inquiry has visited about 110 institutions including six Canadian universities and six Catholic colleges It aims to cover administration finances schedules eligibility and the relation of athletics to academics while avoiding muckraking and seeking improvements
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New York
Associated Press
George Huff
University Ofllinois
United States
Canada
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of
Huff
Howard J. Savage
Samogie Foundation
Savage
Harold W. Bentley
Brigham Young University
J. S. Noffeinger
National Association of Correspondence Schools
John T. McGovern
Foundation
American College Athletice
New Orleans Results First Race Two-Year-Old Maidens
Summary of seven races at New Orleans including maidens and claimers for two and three year olds, with times, weights, and payout details. Notable entries include Passuma, The Southerner, Royal Sweep, Montclaly, and Old Tom among others. multiple also ran and betting payouts listed.
Tia Juana Results First Race Eight Year Olds and Up
Eight year olds and up race at Tia Juana for claiming $800 over six furlongs. Golden Bhore 108, Munden 8.80 2.00 4.00. Carlos Enrique 115, Baker 4.80 3.80. Miss Rochester 106, Kern 11.00. Time 1:09. Also Manaikan and a list of entrants.
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Golden Bhore
Munden
Carlos Enrique
Baker
Miss Rochester
Kern
Manaikan 2d
Wynnewood
Tau Sa
Jago
Shefteld
Short Choice
Virginia Morse
Mayfowser
Dukedom
Miss Fountain
Bell
Rob Roy
Billy Todd
McClair
Tine
Gabertline
Luther
Fighting Fed
Pendergras
Claudius
Kelly
Peggy Green
Kentle
Cappy Ricks
Slippery Smile
Pennon
Shor
Price Fil
Flilpot
Fr&Mk
McClarg
Tanist
Bunch
Yaou
Salte
Runloathe
Deep Thought
Furs
Atcasa
Rennie
Betty Oneal
Horning
Philpot
Algoran
Ben Fils
Misa Chatterton
Ida Newell
American Motor
Dolly Benn
MacBerly
Francis
Friskaway
Spearo
Sellout Expected for Bogash Gans Card at State Armory
A near sellout crowd is anticipated for the Allen town Joe Gans Lou Bogash bout at the State Armory next Tuesday night. Bogash, a local draw, will test top contender Gans after his KO of George Zupko in two rounds. The semi final features Jimmy Rossi versus Buck Kelly. Jack Smith meets Emanuel Jondas in a six round bout, with Smith touted as a strong prospect and backed by Chicago’s Jack Holly.
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Allentown
Joe Gans
Lou Bogash
State Armory
Looey
Bogash
George Zupko
Gans
Jimmy Rossi
Westerly
R. 1
Buck Kelly
Jersey City
Rossi
Kelly
Jack Smith
Emanuel Jondas
Smith
Albany
Beight
Jack Holly
Chicago
Ernie Perry
Guy Macedon
Frankie Callahan
Morre Bruno
Penn Calif Flevens Let Down In Training Work
Pennsylvania and California practice light sighet drills ahead of their New Year game renewing a three year absence. Quakers in good condition after two weeks on Western soil. Memorial Stadium covered, dry field expected for wide open plays. California hoping for strong West showing in Roses clash with Stanford and Pittsburgh.
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Berkeley
Del
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
California
Pennsylvania Quakers
California Bears
Lou Young
Memorial Stadium
Pasadena
Cal
Associated Pross
Stanford
Pittsburgh
Roses
Cardinals
Blantford
Alabama
University of Washington
Notre Dame
Navy
Washington
Ohio State
Americans Tie Rangers In Bitter Ice Battle
New York December 2 The second inter city battle between New Yorks NHL teams ended 3 3 after ten minutes of overtime. The Americans fought back from a two goal Ranger lead pacing the final session with goals from Alex McKinnon Leo Reise and Captain Billy Buren who returned after weeks out. Bun Cook assisted Ching Johnson scored twice with Burch tying late on a pass from Bolse.
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New York
Associated Press
Rangers
Ching Johnson
Ranger
Acored
Bun Cook
Alex McKinnon
Leo Relse
Donahue Opposes Connecticut Boxing Judge System
Commissioner Donahue denies proposals to replace referees with judges in state boxing. He cites 1925 law requiring a single referee and officials including timekeeper and physician, and argues one-man control best protects promoters and fighters from added costs and harassment. He notes recent failures of judge systems in New York and stresses preservation of current structure.
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New York
Connecticut Athletics Commission
Yeithout Elion
Thomas E. Donshue
Comratasion
Ternoon
Connecticut
Bs Am
Sioner Donahue
Donchue
New Hampshire Leads in Harding Cup Race at Winter Meet
New Hampshire University led the Winter sports meet for the President Harding Trophy with seven points, Wisconsin seven, McGill five, Dartmouth three, Vermont one. Stewart Weston of New Hampshire won the slalom. R W Thompson of McGill won the seven mile cross country. Helen Louise Taylor of Bryn Mawr topped the MacClay Trophy women’s event with 18 points, while Cynthia Kossmaat of Vassar, Catherine McQuire of Mercyhurst, and Susanne Coehlsaat of Vassar also placed high. Dartmouth vs Williams hockey opener was postponed due to soft ice.
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Lake Placid
N. Y
Associated Press
New Hampshire University Today
New Hampshire Tonight
Wisconsin
Etx
McGill
Dartmouth
Vermont
Stewart Weston
New Hampshire
K. Dahl
EB. G. Pederson
R. M. Bragges
R. W. Thompson
Merymount
Nin
Susanne Cohlsaat
Vassar
Wil-leams
New Britain Beats Meriden 3 0 in Wild Hockey Match
New Britain defeats Meriden 3 to 0 in a Stanley Arena roller hockey game. Referee Billy Lush called 16 fouls, with Molly Morrison and Gid Brown set as major offenders. Alexander, Boucher and Pierce starred in a commanding New Britain lead through the first period, while Meriden fought back but could not avoid the score.
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New Britain
Associated Press
Stanley Arena
New Britain Tonight
Meriden
Billy Lush
Panthers
Molly” Morrison
Gid Brown
Alexander
Steve Pierce
Boucher
Leading hockey teams to clash in Boston soon
An unofficial international college hockey showcase in Boston pits Toronto Varsity and Toronto Grads against University Club of Boston and Harvard. Matchups include Toronto Varsity vs Princeton then Grads versus University Club on January 6 and 7. Four teams vie for North American supremacy with veteran Harvard squad and Canadian club stars leading the charge.
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Boston
Asociated Press
Toronto Varsiy
Canada
Toronto Grads
University Club of
United States
Harvard Varsity
U. S
Toronto Varsity
Druie
Princeton
University Club
Harvard
Grada
Toronto Collegians
University
Toronto
Sextet
Dew Mei
Georges Owen
Clark Hodder
Sykes Hardy
Dave Perry
Ted Learned
Dartmouth
Ferguson
Yate
Big 2d
Mulloweney
Boston College
Herb Kirkepatrick
Harry Whitehead
Don Carrick
Murray Snyder
Mackenegle King
Bill Stewart
Mel Harley
van Richards
Jimmy McMullen
Perce Devins
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Joe Brogan
Freddie Partridge
Johnson
New Haven Arena
Bud Taylor
Can-Am
Cnetrana
William
Billy) Whitman
Bridgeport Bears
Carnegie Foundation For Advancement of Teaching
New Orleans
Bshuig
Passuma
Peterson
Stretton
Thistle Mood
Eden Sweep
Phi Delte
Jun Bouola
Capt. Devil
Jean Bond
St. Charles
Whitaker
Secrecy
Root
Miles Prior
Jon—Aileen P
Anchester
War Man
Forget Me Not
Howard Lee
Hata Up
Ritter
Little Guinea
Sir Barley
Leyland
Montclaly
Royal Highness
Hart
Aikoran
Angry Mood
Morris
Bill Seth
Bowden
Mimi
St. Matthews
William P
Dutta
Pire Fairy
Cuddle
Chuming
I& Miles
Areget
Blue Torch
Sir Leonid
Bwocden
Alley
John T. D
Tom
Hebert
Landolt
Chick Up
Tia Juana
Penn, California
Pitt
Donahue
Meriden Alexander
Willams Boucher
Ceee
Rush Mulrhcad
Lunderville
Vee. Pierce
Morrison
Brown
Blount
Purcell
Seared
Zoe
Wwillieme
Persod
Stope
coula—Muirhead
Pierce
Wiliams
Lush
Figerty
Noble
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