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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1926

Page

18

Hilltoppers Conquer Hatters Milford Beats Stratford

Bridgeport Hig defeated Danbury 35 to 18 in Danbury last night. The Hilltoppers led all the way and had an easy time in scoring. Milford High beat Stratford 22 to 20 in overtime, Blowers’ work stood out and Milford’s first victory over Stratford in eight years. The big game features Bridgeport High vs. Stamford High at Lyon Terrace gym this afternoon, with girls from Bridgeport and Fairfield High in prelims. Congress High vs Watertown High was postponed to later in the season.

Bridgeport Hig Danbury Hilltoppers Milford Milford High Stratfordigh Stratford Lyon Terrace Bridgeport High Stamford High Stamford Leek Agay Bridgeport High School Fairfield High Red Warren Harding High Trade School Five

Records Still Fail In Swimming Races

Miss Martha Noro Ilas of New York retained her national 200 yard freestyle title by a narrow margin over teammate Ethel McGary. Agnes Gernehty, also of New York, set a new world record in the 200 yard breast stroke to defend her title, while Ethel Loeckte of Chicago posted a new American record in the 70 yards handicap. Geraghty meanwhile broke the world record for the 100 yard breast stroke twice, with a final time of 1 minute 19.25 seconds.

ST. Augustine Fla Martha Noro~ Ilas New York Ethel McGary Agnes Gernehty Ethel Loeckte Chicago Gertrude Ederle Miss Geraghty Belne

Fairfield Girls to Meet Bridgeport Locals in Return

Fairfield girls prepare for a return game against Bridgeport High School at Bridgeport today. Bridgeport holds a 22 to 11 edge from last meeting with Fairfield seeking stronger play. Lineups list Fairfield Marsh Wilson Bentze Hinson Wickham Crenan McGarry Rock and Bridgeport players Hinson Moore Wickham McGovern Roek.

Roger Lodiowe Fairfield Bridgeport Ac Marsh Wilson Nichola M. Bentze L. Hinson Les

Dictaphone Wood Busters Banquet Ends Season

The Dictaphone Bowling League closed its season with a banquet at Champs Farm attended by nearly all members despite a blizzard. J M Lucarelle, general superintendent, acted as toastmaster and urged re operation of employees harmony and goal fellowship for organizational success. Prizes were awarded by a toast master and guests thanked donors for support and equipment.

Dictaphone Bowling League Champ's Farm J M. Lucarelle Lucarelle Staet Masten Howard Wriebt

Dell 1 Best in Brassco League Berlin Bout

Paplino Tyendun the Swaiis heavyweights heads to the United States for a ten round bout here tonight as the German heavyweight Denar seeks a decisive win in the presumed title bout.

Dell 1 Brassco League Berlin Frb Paplino Tyendun Swaiis United Sretes

Stamford Team Beats University School 62 to 17

King School defeated University School 62 to 17 at Bridgeport. King led 11-10 after one period and 19-13 at halftime, then widened the gap in the second half. Mennillo scored nine field goals and two fouls for King with Bry and Bolton adding multiple baskets. Meyer led University School with four field goals and two free throws.

Stamford King Echol Bridgeport University School Menmillo King Bry Bolton Meyer King School Carmel Stratford UT Gyphas Jumbers Samford High G. Fr, Pte. Bry Levene Yampton Pitsgerala Neferee—Hahoney

Stratford Legion to Meet Blessed Sacrament in Fast Local Clash

Stratford American Legion hosts Blessed Sacrament of Bridgeport in Sterling Memorial hall on Saturday night. The game is touted as one of the season’s fastest in the local auditorium with junior teams scheduled earlier and dancing planned after the games.

Stratford Stratford American Legion Sterling Memorial Hall Blessed Sacrament Bridgeport Tegion Sacramenta Seltenrich Hefferon Oa Cece Stauss Anderson Colway Lewis Cassidy Wheeler Rourke Delmore LG

Harvard Students Seek H Letter For Games Against Princeton

Cambridge Massachusetts Feb 12 AP A move by the Harvard Student Council asks the Athletic Committee to grant H letters to students who compete against Princeton in hockey baseball track and football if approved the plan would award H letters to those who participate in these Harvard Princeton contests.

Cambridge Mass Princeton Harvard Student Council

Sharkey Triumphs Over Huffman in Garden Bout

In Madison Square Garden Jack Sharkey heavyweight from Boston outpointed Eddie Huffman from California over ten rounds. Sharkey weighed 190 1 4 pounds to Huffman 174 as Huffman endured a one sided beating and finished bleeding, while DeMare defeated Neuman in the undertaker. Joe Dundee of Baltimore won a ten round welterweight bout against Jimmy Jones in Garden action.

Sharkey Huffman Joe Dundee Jones New York Jack Sharkey Boston Eddie Huffman California Madison Square Gaten Yankeetar Tilshis Tauffman Jack Demare Lght Ray Neuman Jersey City DeMare Neuma Baltimore Jimmy Jones Youngstown Ohio Dundee

Murphy's All Stars Sweep Bridgeport Bowlers at Red Men's

Fairfield February 12 Tom Murphy's All Stars defeated the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad bowlers of Bridgeport in three straight games at the Red Men's alleys. The scores follow.

Fairfield Tom Murphy All Stars New York New Haven Hartford Brigeport

Mohawks Defeat Question Tossers In Industrial League

The Mohawks of the Y M C A defeated the Questioners on Thursday night with Fazekas and P Colligan leading the scoring and strong floor play. Norton and Bogen top-scored for the Questions as Mohawks prepare to face Congress Reserves next on their court. Industrial league action also saw clean sweeps by Bassick Bullard Locomobile, and American Chain, all at North End alleys with results over Singers.

Ay Wattera K. Oliver M. Waters Strutz Aurkes Wells Drew Norton Mahoney M. Laughlin Bees M. Carral A Scherer Crehan Locomobile Hannon Outhouse Young Eismore Wright Ween Ll Lo Hardle Buckley Kelly Pen Ceneral Electric Plavan Eevee Sd Od Norton We Dae Ee Sumuple Sa Fence A Y. M Fazekas P. Colligan Entine Bogen Norton Congress Seague Bas~ Sick Bullard Locomobile

Catholic Community Travels to Manchester for State Teague Contest

The Catholic Community basketball team will travel to Manchester tonight to meet the town team in a State Teague contest. The locals previously defeated the upstaters and hold hopes of repeating the win.

Manchester

World records fail water measurement at Alcazar pool meet

At the Alcazar pool in Augustine Florida during the women national swimming meet several world records were declared unofficial after water measurement showed bulheads altered the standard. After adjustments two records fell and Bybl Bauer of Chicago set a 200 meter backstroke mark of 52 2 5 seconds while Agnes Geraghty of New York won the 100 yard breast stroke in 2 08. Other details note Agnes Geraghty defeated her 100 yard free style title.

Augustine Fia Alcazar Teneth Bybl Bauer Chicago Agnes Geraghty New York

Hebre ws Nosed Out by Atlas in Close Tilt

Lake Placid Feb 12 Clas Thunberg Finnish skating phenom clipped 5 1 5 seconds from the world amateur one mile record in the American cup first day. He bested Charles Jewtraw Lake Placid Olympic ace in the feature event after Jewtraw won the 200 yard pursuit. Thunberg led from laps two to finish quarter lap ahead with 2 38 1 5 as the new mark.

Lake Placid Clas Thunberg Charles Jewtraw Jewtraw Koting Thunberg Qyere Richard Donovan St Paul

Fords Hold Lead In YMCA Court League Battle

Ford combine maintained lead in the YMCA Ninth School Basketball League by defeating Nash rosters 41 to 7 yesterday afternoon. Siler and Reardon starred as the Stars beat the Buicks 33 to 10 with McGee feature in the other game. Daffle led a hard fought 26 to 26 tie between the HMAA and Allag after key players Marron and Gordon missed action. Hennie Cohen and Eddie Lehine contributed for the locale, while Pite, a former Yale man, starred for New Haven. The Compo Lite Guards beat Hudson-Essex 32 to 21 at Wentport with Eddie Quinn starring.

Ford Combine Nash Siler Reardon Buicks McGee New Haven Gordon Marron Gordon Saatttering Hennie Cohen Eddie Lehine Pite Yale Wentport Eddie Quinn

Y M C A Five to Meet Brooklawn Basketeers Tonight

The Y M C A basketball team will play Brooklawn on their court at 8 30 PM with a preliminary contest. The report notes various players and scores though the text is garbled with missing letters and names.

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Nevers Considers Offers From Movie Companies

Ernie Nevers, noted football and basketball pro, said three film companies have made offers. He plans to report to the St Louis Browns training camp in March and has a football game in Los Angeles next week, with a decision expected soon.

Milwaukee Wis Ernie Nevers Nevers Loula Browns Browne Angeles

Tom Murphy's All Stars Meet Walnuts in Bridgeport Showdown

Fairfield February 12 Special. Tom Murphy's All Stars travel to Fairfield to face the Walnuts of Bridgeport at Red Men's alleys Thursday night for the season's second meeting. The Sterns won their previous encounter, taking three straight games.

Fairfield Tom Murphy All Stars Bridgeport Stern

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