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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1928

Page

16

Army Books Nebraska for Game at West Point to Replace Cancelled Navy

Army unveils a 68 game schedule with Nebraska set for a November 24 clash at West Point, replacing Navy. The Cadets face the most strenuous slate in history, including Harvard, Yale, Notre Dame, and a Yankee Stadium showdown with Carleton before a 34 game Notre Dame tilt.

Army Books Nebraska West Point Navy Associated Press Middle West Naty Army Cornhuskers Missouri Valley University of Missouri Aris Addshipman Primstau Philadeyouty Nurs Anyn Majw Philip Fleming Gaduate Managet Cadeta Universitny of Chicago Ciungo Nottre Dame New York Los Angeles California Oklahoma Harvard Yale Notre Dame Boston University Southern Methodist Providence College Cambridge New Haven DePauw Wey Yankee Stadion Carleton College

Suburban teams clash in first night of basketball series

A doubleheader opens tonight as Devon, Park City, and Hartford teams face rivals in a county league. Devon adds Clay McGran and Harry Ablstrand to boost its lineup, while Park City and Hartford meet tough opponents in a bid for league leadership.

Tre Devon Quaiet Clayt McGhan Hany Strand Devon Sodie Clavt McGran Harry Feu Bevon Ite Park City Carla Hertford Fray Everin Aetna Tife Girls Hartford Plen Tom Tle

Providence to Seek Major League Franchise

Boston February report states Providence bankers and prominent residents aim to make Providence a top national sports hub by pursuing a major league franchise. The story notes Philadelphia and other cities as benchmarks, with speculation on timing and feasibility amid league expansion discussions.

Providence

Canada Favored To Win Olympic Hockey Honors

Canadian sports writers rate Canada as the top favorite in the 1936 Winter Games hockey event with the United States lacking a team. Norway Finland and Germany lead in other disciplines while Germany heads the parade of nations. Canadian team Toronto Grads are noted for beating the U S in 1934 Olympic hockey.

Canada ST Moritz Suiherland United States Norway Finland Germany Anders Haugen Americas Jongrat Dominion Today Great Britain Belgium Cyzechoslovakia Austin Hungary Sweden Une Yugoslavia Switzeland Buisse

Caldwell to Try Pro Baseball After Yale Career

Bruce Caldwell, a top Yale back, plans a move to professional baseball this summer. Scouts from the Giants and others express interest as Caldwell contemplates a tryout with Polo Grounds, aided by Joe Wood’s mentorship, after completing one more college season. Caldwell believes he has the talent and seeks big league experience to launch a pro career.

New York Bruce Caldye Yale Histor Clark Griffith Caldwells Atla Washington Chub Alm An Polo Crounds Caldwell Miso Anid Joe Wood Boston Cleveland Heas Wood

Jimmy Walsh Signs Contract With the Giants

New York February 8 The young California outfielder Jimmy Walsh reportedly signed a contract with the New York Giants after being acquired from Boston in the Herazby deal. Walsh sent the signed agreement to the Giants office as official confirmation, with details appearing in Chicago and other outlets.

Jimmy Walsh Giants New York Aso Lated Dimm California Boston Herazby Todas Tames Chicago Beétvenr Oy

Traders Edge Congress 35 33 In Close Court Battle

Trade school powerfully defeated Congress High 84 to 33 after a tight first half. Masi Yeshy led Apprentices with 20 points including two long-range shots. Clarke starred for Congress with 16 points, as Trades held the lead from the third quarter onward and sealed the win in the final minute.

Trade School Congress High Congress Boys Bachelors Rovegno Trade Tradera Masi Yeshy Clarke Strauss Bia Congress Munt Cray Tevagy Mabwatl Ou Cinelt

Favorite Loses in Bermuda Play

In the Mid Ocean club first round J E Lang of Rempstead NY loses to REK Osborne of Rockaway Hunting Club by one up. Defending Bermuda champion George Butterfield defeats Woo Kenny of Weston Mags one up in nineteen holes. Ralph Edwards defeats Frederick Winston and Charles Brewer defeats G W West. Other results include R Gana Fo. Hill Club over J F Hutchings 6 and 6 and A Gosling over R D Reynolds 6 and 4.

Hamilton Bermuda Associated Press J E Lang Rempstead Mid Ocean Club R EK Osborne Rockaway Hunting Club Lang Langs Belmont Butterfield Mesis Ralph Edwards Beledair Golf Club Tomorrow Edwards Frederick Winston Concord Mass Charles Brewer G W West R Gana Fo Hill Club J F Gates Montela N J Gerald Henderson Wweton

The Sportlight on Ruth Mitchell and Dempsey Boxing

Grantland Rice surveys Ruth and Abe Mitchell hitters and their body turn power. He notes balance, timing, and relaxed effort as keys, and mulls boxing matchups with Dempsey and Tunney, predicting need for a stronger challenger and cautious promotion.

Babe Ruth Abe Mitchell Ruth Abe Adda Babe Abedo Johnny Evers Bitte Max Carey Hornsby Waner Ruth Om Hellmann Ashey Alexander Moat Arsebill

Toronto Leafs Lose Happy Day for Season 1

Montreal report notes Toronto Maple Leafs captain and defenseman Day cannot play this winter due to a nearly severed heel tendon. Dr Middleton of Werstein Hospital expects weeks before he can even walk, though surgeons hope to save the tendon.

Montreal Associated, Press Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League Middleton Werstein

Olympic Gym Tryouts in Jersey New York

The Amateur Athletic Union announces national gymnastics championships to be held at the Swiss Turnverein of Union City New Jersey in May. Prescribed exercises mirror those used at the Amsterdam Olympic Games, with Roy E Moore as gymnastic committee chairman announcing the details.

New York Amateur Athletic Union Union City J May Roy E Moore AAU Amsterdam

Plan to Name Okeson Grips East Football Selection

East coast colleges debate a plan to vest football selection power in Walter Robeson of Lehigh and abolish the central board. Opposition grows as critics warn of one person or small group arbitrarily controlling key decisions and leaving many schools without warning.

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Kageys 10 Meet Germans Saturday at Kacey Hall

Hoboken German team with a strong record of 25 consecutive wins will appear at Kacey gym Saturday evening. The Dutchmen are labeled strongest quintet this season. notable victory over Columbian Ramblers shows their sharpness. Ramblers briefly led by 20 before Hoboken rallied to a 34 to 33 finish, with former Amsterdam players Gottfried and Kent among mainstays carrying Dutchman colors.

Hoboken Germany Kacey Gym Cel We Woods York New Jeracy Connecticut Columbian Ramblers Honoken Melang Phe Kacey Hall Kent Gottfried Amsterdam

Plane Fueled by Cigarettes Breaks Altitude Record

Daredevil Bill Hockus claims new altitude record flying an airplane fueled by Old Gold cigarettes replacing gasoline. He jokes with the Man in the Moon and notes the stock market and a forgotten meter at home. The prior record holder is cited as a Pirates pitcher who drew 56,000 fans at the 1927 World Series finale.

Bill” Hockus Hockus Yankee Stadium

Social Notes From A Local Gathering And Visits

Edger P Rollstone hosted a college trend themed gathering at his home last night with dancing and punch. Joseph Perk visiting his parents on Morton Street boasted winning a auto sales award in Philadelphia and promising prospects for Old Gold.

Edger P Rollstone Joseph Perk Fiae Mortom Street

Help Wanted Be a Contrib at Amanca Daily Tabloid

Amern tabloid seeks contributors for Amanca edition with large circulation and editorial staff. Fill out address at Lomilard Co Inc West mh Ss.NYC to submit name for paid byline.

Amanca

Crossword Puzzle Clue Fragments From Local Page

Fragmentary crossword clues show a mixed bag of terms and misspellings. The readable hints reference a treasure, a southern state, foolish fellows, and an indefinite article among others, with several garbled lines suggesting a puzzle draft.

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