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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1927
Page
9
Report notes Loughran's challenge to Delaney tabled as Young claims victory in a disputed amateur boxing scene. Rules specify Delaney has until June to defend his title while Paolino prepares to face Statorr. The tangled card contest includes numerous names and unclear bouts but centers on title defense and ruling timelines.
Navy five not ill with mumps. Claims about health and a basketball team disrupted by rumors. Reavy details unclear. official notice references Abin Snapley Jenn and Commander Ressuns amid tension and reception events.
A brief wedding notice indicates a young couple from San Francisco plan marriage. The article withholds the fiancé name and provides limited readable details amid fragmented OCR text. The mother’s arrival and a troubled tone surround the engagement report.
Navy and Notre Dame clash in a tight league battle, both sides pushing to top the standings. Majewski and Latat lead scoring with seven points each as teams chase the high margin in a rough, error-prone game.
New Haven on February 17 hosted a state championship match where Conley faced Varcareli of New York in a tense bout. The event drew local spectators as both wrestlers pressed for control with decisive moves and counter holds throughout.
Mike McTigue announces he can defeat all heavyweights including Sharkey, Delaney, and Berlenbach with a rebuilt punch. He credits improved technique and a hand operation for his new power, aiming to challenge in Tex Hickey’s elimination tournament after a string of knockouts. He recalls his rise from a green novice to a forceful fighter.
A crowd of at least 2,000 from Arkigepert and Norwalk is expected in Jam Roseland Palace Friday night for a four round return bout between Macklin and Bryan. Macklin, a rising local, faces former amateur heavyweight champ Dene Bryan, with Parker and Cavanaugh on the undercard and Bones versus Grande highlighting the main bout between the city and New York fighters. An additional six round bout pairs Joe Weiner and Ernie Perry, opening the card.
New York Feb 1 Mike McTigue the knockout conqueror of Paul Berlendbush says he learned more about boxing from Jack Delaney than from any punch he ever took. He credits Delaney with teaching him to anticipate the right moment for a knockout and notes Tunney’s regard for Harry Greb as the cleverest rival. McTigue, nearing forty, reflects on a career full of surprises and the unexpected emergence of power.
Wil lie Hoppe of New York, the world balkline billiard champion, will defend his title against Welker Cochran of Hollywood in a 1500 point challenge match at the Elks hotel in Boston on February 1, 11, and 12, with evening sessions announced.
Harvard observers follow Cornell rowing under new coach Jim Wray as they assess his system and potential to restore strength after his resignation controversy. The Cornell squad blends veterans and newcomers with Jarvis, Drew, Craig, Sutton, Marwood, Allen, Callahan, Buller, and Walker forming the eight.
Rocky Stone secured third in the state billiard league last night by defeating Grippo of Meriden 102 to 25. Stone edged Haven’s Bob Stone 100 to 44, keeping pace for third place as the two rivals traded neck and neck throughout.
The All Stars under Norman Devlin maintain a four game lead in the Grammar School basketball league at the M C A. Baker still tops scoring charts despite missing two games. Standings and individual totals follow.
Bucknell official cites strict eligibility codes in a proposed athletic conference including Pitt, Penn State, Lafayette, and others. The Som bathy boxers, Johnny Young and Steve Smith, won in Colonial Hall as Young dominated New Haven’s Johnny Andrews, while Triano defeated Cohen in three rounds.
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