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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1927

Page

11

National League Approves Handis Recommendations Cobb to Sign

New York Feb. 9 AP The National League backed Commissioner Handis reforms after Risberg and Gandil scandal testimony. It approves penalties for players trading favors, including five year bans for some, one year bans for others, and permanent bans for wagering on games. American League defers action. both leagues ratify 1927 schedules.

National League Landis Cobb Athletics American League New York Handis Wny Xtace Risbers- Gandil White Sox Detroit Plareta Boston Red Sox Ccluba Risberg Gandit Berg Wayer Teagie Frank Bo Nacin Winder Tur Tonnrrow Inter Detroit Kiraga Aleroland Rosshingter Philadelphia Heston Pittsburgh Cinemewet St. Tans Chisase Wen Tauls Jordan New Orleans Philadelph Stadt

Cobb Confirms Signing with Mack in Philadelphia Banquet

Tyrus Cobb announced he would join the Athletics for next season at the Philadelphia Sports Writers dinner, praising Eddie Collins and Ike Mack. The declaration caused a melee as the crowd cheered, with details suggesting a 75 000 salary and 40 000 base plus 25 000 signing bonus and 10 000 end bonus, though figures were unofficial.

Philadelphia Athletics Tyrus Raymond Cobb Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Adelphia Philadelphia Sports Writers Eddie Collins Ike Connie Mack Cobb Conie Mack Shibe Park Bender Dracent Collins Kid Gleason Georgia Peach Stuffy McInnis Phillies Hackmen Samuel Riddle Mmm of War Crusader Tommy Reilly Frank Weiner Pennsylvania State Athietic Come Mission Woodtie Platt

Senator Norbeck Injured in Auto Crash at Union Station

South Dakota Senator Norbeck suffered possible shoulder and rib fractures in a late night auto collision at Union Station. He was unconscious for minutes while Olaf Eidem, U.S. attorney for South Dakota, escaped unharmed. Driver Joseph Lemense was arrested on technical charges awaiting investigation. Yale prom features a revival piece Call Me Pet Names Dearie performed by 600 best girls at the musical clubs concert.

Norbeck South Dakota New Haven Yale Musical Clubs

More injunctions granted in Mexico

In Tambico Mexico Federal District Justice Mendoza Lopez continues to grant injunctions to restrain the Mexican government from enforcing the new oil regulation. The moves create delire among circles and chagrin among government chiefs. The Transcontinental Petroleum company announced the closing down of their Mantillas property. Latest amparos involve Panace Oil Boston Oil Jones and Transcontinental. The Mexican Petroleum company obtained orders restraining the government from revoking 125 drilling permits.

Tambico Mex Fel Federal District Mendoza Lopez Ilyay Transcontinental Petroleum Company Panace Oi! Company Boston Ol Company Jones and Company Transcontinental Petroleum Compan Mexican Petrolean Company

Travelers Club Frolic At Champ'y Farm Black Rock

Travelers club of the Reldpepart Vetriet office and Travelers Insurance plans a frolic and dance at Champy Farm Black Rock on Thursday evening. About 200 guests expected incl agents and local branch staff. Professional entertainment, whist tables, dancing to follow. committee includes BH Noren Guy Brown Joba la fines Vila Latley William Jd. Mitzpatetek and Doc Hurst.

Travelers Club Travelers Insurance Company Champ'y Farm Black Rock Agenta Dpandu Joba la Fines Vila T. Latley Wilam Mitzpatetek Doc" Hurst

Bud Taylor Crowned Bantamweight Champion by Donahue

Bud Taylor of Terre Haute is recognized as bantamweight champion by State Athletic Commissioner Thomas E. Donahue. The piece notes Rosenberg’s title vacancy after failing to make weight and the NBA’s removal of Rosenberg for misconduct, with Montreal offered the first title shot before the NBA’s ruling.

Bud" Taylor Terre Haute Avery Right Thomas E. Donahue Connecticut New York Charlie Phil) Rosenberg Bushey Graham National Boxing Association Fleelater Bud” Taylor Donohue Montreal Taylor Graham Rosenberg

Fire at Holy Rosary Convent Promptly Extinguished

Firemen answered a box alarm from 416 at 9 o clock reporting a small kitchen blaze in the convent of the Holy Rosary on Harriet Street. Sisters occupied the kitchen briefly before the fire was put out with no damage reported.

Children absorb bad habits at home says speaker

Daniel P. Griffin of the Bridgeport Mental Hygiene society told about fathers night at Maplewood Junior High. He warned parents that children copy dishonest acts and temper, urged setting a good example and punishing dishonesty, and advised sufficient sleep, proper food, and avoiding bribery or pampering to curb temper tantrums.

Daniel P. Griffin Bridgeport, Mental Hygiene Society Parent- Teacher Association Maplewood Junior High School

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