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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1927

Page

16

Duggan Reinstated by Polo League Chief Agrees to Meet

Polo league head reinstates Duggan after investigation into an alleged attack last Thursday. Sharkey agrees to meet Mike McTigue. Tigers travel to Roseland tonight to face New Haven as the season reopens with the league leaders.

Duggan Polo League Sharkey Mike McTigue Tigers New Haven Roseland Riederport Creghtont A. W Keine Enul Digzan Levine New Paver Club New Uwasen Flarey

Plans emerge for elimination of heavyweight title seeker

New York February 2 a boxing setup outlines a Madison Square Garden elimination program led by Tex Rickard. Jack Sharkey vs Mike McTigue anchors a 15 round bout while others on the card include Young Stribling vs Eddie Huffman Jim Delaney vs Pat Maloney and Paul Azendon vs Knute Hansen. The four bout lineup aims to determine Tunney’s September title challenger with potential additional eliminations possible between Stribling Huffman and Hansen Paulino.

The Gardens Tunney’ Sren Jack Dempsey Iere Tex Rickard JJ McMahon Young Atlanta Eddie Huffman Los Angeles Jack DeLaney Bridgeport Paul Azendon Spain Knute Hane Aconbin Jaeck Sharkey Mike McTigue New York Pilteen Miloves-DeLaney Hey McTigue Ute McTigue & Jeane Pat Berlenbach Richard Tunney Yankee Stadium Sharker MeTigua Johny Buckley McMahor McTigue

Carmiel Hall Dominates Grail Prep In 64 19 Win

Carmel Hall cruised to a 64 to 19 victory over Grail Prep in an afternoon game. The Rebels led by strong defense and early offense, maintaining control throughout.

Carmiel Hall Grail Prep Carmel Hall Carmel Hailout A. Ameuen

Essex 10 Battle Armory Five Here

Essex 10 battle armory five hosts a game against strong Arags Five Netwalk in Farfield County preliminaries. Auburns and North End Tangles clash as Jyes Eases Armory Blade leads lineup including Burkley Fagan Coleman Fanning and Thewellyn Plake.

Peu Cye AI Ree Ag Neous Ted Madsen Farfield County Teng Ie Auburns North End Jypts Eases Armory Blade Burkley Goolms Fagan

Navy Boxing Team Star Injured In Camp Practice

Navy boxing standout injured during camp drill at Annapolis Maryland. Team reports rib and ankle injuries with uncertainty over recovery timetable as coaches assess next steps and training status.

NAVY

Delaney Boxes For Five Rounds In Training Session

Jack Delaney conducted a five round workout session starting yesterday afternoon in a training for Jim Maroney. He boxed ten rounds total including sparring and work with Ray Neuman and Jack Warren. Delaney does not expect to box for a few days.

Jack Delaney Siice Jim Maroney Fie Ray Neuman Jack Warren Delaney

Rosebuds and Tigers Win in Junior League

The Rosebuds beat the Whittiers 28 to 10 and the Pirates defeated by the Tigers 22 to 12 in a Saturday afternoon junior league doubleheader. Pike scored for the Rosebuds.

Rosebuds and Tigers Whittiers Tigers Pirates Rosebuds Ncores Rosebl Ds We Pike Ragrskas Savage Walsh Uw Pike Campa Pta Stambathy Libratven Bhinder If Tulteren

Penn Ties Notre Dame for Court League Leadership

Penn and Notre Dame battled to a tie for the top spot in the intercollegiate league as Penn beat Notre Dame 23 in a fast tilt. The other game saw Columbia defeat Yale 80 to 37 with strong play from Zale and Sonorente.

Penn Ties ND Court League Notre Dame Columbia Yale Tenn Wen Colimbia Zale Sublouske Parks Zak Strich Sturtz T. F. Nagy Baker Hlanukovaky Crerand Orgledy Mr Thonough Anderson Notre Pasr Colligan Jones Tiuerin Hrousell Murphy Vennaylvania Notre Baume

Miss Lambert Sets Swimming Mark at Buffalo Meet

Adelaide Trimbert of New York established a new world record in the 36 yard medley for women at the National AAU Swimming tournament held at the Buffalo Athletic Club. The previous record of 1:36 2-4 was held by Carin Nitason of New York, who could not attend due to illness.

Buffalo Feu Adelaide Trimbert New York Buffalo Athletic Club Carin Nitason

East Ends and Horseshoes Win Easy Contests

The East Ends extended their Tajdd winning streak in the Last Ride Midget league yesterday by defeating the Triangles 64 to 9. In the other game, the Horseshoes beat Bridgeport Midget.

Triangles Horseshoes Bridgeport

Fairfield Girls Lose To Bridgeport Y W C A

Fairfield girls fall 26 to 25 to Bridgeport YWCA in a nine game Friday night match. Principal Charles F. Otte stated the floor score was final and no official record matches a different result.

Roger Ludlaweish Bridgeport Y. W Charles F. Otte Fairfield School Otte Tre Bridgeport Velegran Airtel

Jacob Stars as Traders Beat Waterbury Combine

The Stith Trade School five defeated Waterbury Continuation 42 to 22 at the Trade School gym yesterday afternoon. Jacob starred with all around play and accurate shooting, lifting the team to the win as they outscored the visitors two goals to one in the paced game.

Stith Trade School Waterbury Continuation Trade School Remkus Jacob

Central High Ready for Fairfield Clash at Hilltop Gym

Central High brings a revised lineup to face Fairfield this afternoon at Hilltop Gym. Coach Eddie Reilly targets a strong start after a 4 to 34 win in their first meeting, with star guard Jett and center Paul Munkasey leading a disciplined frontline and Sandy, Winemore, and Montanaro in support as they aim for a decisive home victory.

NEW Central High Fairfield Combine Hilltop Central High Fairfield Hilltop Gem Central Bers Eddie Reilly Harding Fairfield Boys Lddie Lellly, Jr Montanayg Stclan Aul Munkasey Eddie Melly Paul Munkasey Sandy Wll Central Sandy Vo Vitapatrick Steer Eee Hanley LE Mankawya Wakeman E Montanaro Vaurhee Reilly Wakeman

Locomobile and General Electric Clash In Dusty League

The Locomobile and General Electric teams meet in tonight’s feature Dusty League game at 7:30 PM at the YMCA. GE seeks to extend its winning streak while Locomo may crack it, following Taco’s upset of Bridgeport Brass. Other scores noted include Annapolis Fordham 30 Navy, Army 32 West Point, and St Stephens.

LOCO General Electric Locomobile West Point Army St Stephens

Frisch May Not Report to Cards

Rochester report says Prankie Priesh was traded with Picker Jimmy Ring to the St. Louis Cardinals for Rogers Hornsby and Lester Bell. The move followed a conference last week between players and Branch Rickey, per an authoritative source.

Rochester NW. OY Prankie Priseh Whith Jimmy Ring St. Louis Cardinals Rogers Hornsby Lester Bel Cardinal Branch Rickey

Ages and Laurels Win Easy Tilts in Boys' Club League

The Aces defeated the Athletics 4 to 12 while the Laurels won 32 to 24 against the Brook lawns. Triangles also played, with scores listed for the day, reflecting a busy boys' club league program.

Aces Athletics Laurels Brooklawns Triangles Rescents

Miss Sigourney Wins Tennis Match

In New York on February 2 AP notes Miss Sigourney of Boston, ranked among America's top players, advanced to the Brooklyn Heights Casino indoor invitation semifinal by defeating another Boston entrant 6-3 0-4. She earned a place against Mrs. J L Fremer of Boston who beat Mrs. B J Stenz of New York 6-4 6-2, while Francis defeated Mrs Howard Raymond and Mrs Beth Reeser beat Miss Tsibella Mumford in the lower half.

OW York Missney Boston America Brooklyn B. J. Stenz New York Howard Raymond Tartsdale Francis T-a Beth, Reeser Tsibella Mumnford

Delaney Maloney Prize Fight Tickets Ordered at Garden

Tickets for the Jack Delaney vs Jimmy Maloney bout at Madison Square Garden on February 18 were ordered yesterday. Tex Rickard says advance seat demand is the largest in Garden history, with strong nationwide interest and anticipated sellout.

Jack Delaney Jimmy Maloney the Garden Tex Rickard General Assembly

Milford Legion Amateur Boxing Tourney Planned at Town Hall

Milford Post No 34 American Legion schedules an amateur boxing show at the Town hall with prominent local business support. Notable fighters include Jackee Lenn and Steve Smith’s brother. Danbury’s Dabe Denico and Sid Sullivan expected in bantam class, plus Louis Burle to wrestle 170 pounds. Transportation arrangements and officials named. attendees urged to report by 7 49 p m. Bridgeport boxers invited to meet at Post-T Telegram Guiding point.

Milford Legion Pat Johuny Sears Bridgeport Jackee Lenn Steve Smith New Haven Norwalk Danbury New Canaan Dabe Denico Sid Sullivann Izzy Cohen Andy Murray Miller Nrites Bridgeport Bos Ars Guidimg Mid- Mo Stturdiy Louis Burle

Legion 10 Meet Compo Guards In First Home Tilt

The Stratford Lerien basketball team hosts the Compo Guards for the first home game of the second last Fairfield Velpty league. The Guards have strengthened their squad and won a tough matchup, with lineup featuring Lewis Scofield McMahon Quinn Hefferon and others.

Legion COMPO Stratford Lerien Fairfield Velpty Giuairds Ares

Paladins Meet Bradsscos Tonight in City Showdown

The Paladins face the Bridgeport Brass at Presley Hall tonight in a top amateur clash between league leaders. A lively rivalry fuels the players as dancing follows the game. lineup details are unclear due to OCR errors but include Decker Shaw Higgins Hamilton Ban Barney and Walls.

Presbey Patading Bridgeport Brass Company Presley Hall Paladins Brass Walls Serene Pee Una Eeie Decker Shaw Es Veeas Higgins Urpey Sangene Hamilton Ban RG Barneyt LG

Milford DeMolay Beats Read's in Bridgeport Clash 26-10

The Milford DeMolay team defeated Read's of Bridgeport 26 to 10 last night. H Mathews starred for DeMolay, while Hurley’s Read center matched with 10 points. The score:

Milford TJ. M. Read Bridgeport Alilford H. Mathews Hurley Read

Detroit Acquires Shea in Cash and Players Deal

Stockton Cab February 2 Mervyn Shea a catcher from Sacramento Pacific Coast league was sold to the Detroit Americans for cash and players valued at 4000 Hank Severeld will report to Sacramento as part payment Shea will be on trial until May 15 when Detroit must decide on keeping him.

Stockton Cab Mervyn ‘Haymaker Shea Sacramento Pacific Coast League Baseball Club Detroit Americans Hank Severeld Sacramento Detroit

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