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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

10

Boston Runner Ties Mark Set Outdoors by Sheppard

New York Feb 15 By Associated Press American middle distance ace Hahn sought to beat the world two thirds of a mile record finishing the last four laps alone in 2 44 25 on a smooth board floor with warmups. He tied the world best outdoor time set in 1920 by Melvin W Sheppard at Newark N J while Connolly did not contest the attempt. John Walsh paced Hahn for the first two laps as he unleashed a late spurt that fell short. The Boston runner’s efforts occurred amid a special indoor event at the Engineers Armory.

New York Asovnat Ed Prows Lloyd Hohe Tomght Hahn Jimmy Connolly A.C Connelly Hehn Ramine Newark N. J Melvin W. Sheppard Connolly John Walsh James Madison High School Boston Ietersehe'astic Bengineers

Rockefeller Inspired Golf Reform Cuts to Six Holes

The writer applauds reducing course rounds from eighteen to six holes to ease strain on players and broaden access. He recalls the old Edgewater course, supports community courses with shorter layouts, and notes personal benefits from playing fewer holes for better well being. Strong language defends shorter formats as a beneficial trend for golf enjoyment.

John DR. W Rockefeller Hut Bor Gale Edgewater e@hibhouse

Northwestern University Huskies Hope for a Strong Basketball Season

The article previews a rebuilding year for Northwestern basketball under coach Dutch Lonberg. It highlights veteran stars Waklo Fisher Hal Gleichman and Luke Johnson, plus a wave of newcomers led by Rut Walters. Sophomores like Rus Bergheim and Frank Marshall add depth as the team aims to climb from a Big Ten last-place finish.

Alta Northwestern University Franston JM Wild E Waklo Fisher Hal Gleichmian Luke Johnson Aid Bob Rusel Rut Walters Kokomo Ind Indiana Walters Rus Bergheim Frank Marshall Merryk Mundy Ralph Mohier Edwin Carter Johnny Hass Les Heiderman Doug McKay Bus Owens We Town Dew Prunes Arthur Dutch" Lonberg Kansas University Washburn College

Breeding Farms Planned for West of Chicago for Horses

Chicago Feb 11 The development of thoroughbred racing stock through breeding farms in the west near Lincoln fields Arlington park Aurora Fairmont and Washington Park draws attention of the Minors Turf association Two farms Avon Brook and Leona Stock already operate in Wine owners Stuyvesant Peabody and John Hertz expect others to follow Peabody’s Arrow Brook farm covers 160 acres with buildings, paddocks, and a three quarter mile track. wintering rack stock experiment under way Trainer Bob McGasvey assists at Arrow Brook while plans for extensive breeding and racing expand in Illinois This arrangement would allow owners to monitor horses easily from nearby west side locations rather than distant estates

Chicago Ihe Lincoln Fields Acington Park Aurore Fairmont Washington Park Minors Turf Association Avon Brook Leona Stuyvesant Peabody John Hertz Peabody Tarf Association Arrow Brook Bean Bob McGasvey Arey Bronk Farm Uo Statinel Cooente

New Britain and Meriden Score in Roller Polo Play

New Britain edged Waterbury 6 to 5 after overtime as Bib Boucher led a late surge for the winners. In Meriden Bristol trailed 3-1 but yielded nine unanswered goals,, Meriden defeating Bristol 10 to 4 in Roller Hockey League action with Steve Pierce, Kid Williams, and Maxine Conley among the standouts.

New Britain and Meriden New Britain Aby Waterbury Shamrocky Bib Loucher Panther Bill Jette Waterbury Rush Heary Waterbury Mesumder Daylew Heneher Jurgins Urvs Qlonet Douley New U. Sea Kteain Boucher Yauerlury Bavien Wierda Davies woWa Warking Nary Meriden Bristol Tigerslin Maxsle Conley Hinhant Steve Pierce Kid Williams Williams Jenn Mlrlden Baltol Mains FU S. Bien Vdurteryile M

Luke Sewell Signs With Indians at Increased Salary

Luke Sewell, star catcher for the Indians, signed a two year contract today at an increased salary. General manager Billy Evans announced the deal. Sewell’s brother Joe Sewell, their shortstop, has not yet agreed, with both sides seeking more pay.

Land Associated Luke Sewell Indians Billy Evans Joe

Unclear Racing Results Fragments From Historical Page

Fragmented horse and race results list names, times, distances, and placements. Mentions athletes such as Vins Bach and gelli, Brune, Rodriguez, and Craver with various times and mile distances. Includes references to races, ages, and event notes, but overall readability is limited by OCR garble and missing context.

Vins Bach Gelli Tinity Munden Manny Yo Chiavelti Brune Rodriguez S ‘Vine Rus Wind Coot Rina Noraetia Prark' Beane Selbier Werden Conniea Tho Tolks Girklens Aly Aay TO Pards Cain Aut McDermitt Billy Cottertien Craver Pitndylibe Leyland Aleyan Huy Banoli Sporthine Veln Keutucky Coloueh Sacqueminot Phe Orlenntay Royal Behe Tarnbane Borne Allowaners Mt Klube Leonust Bown Lay Comity Tes Time Lisah Qin Almuder Last Treme Bonddise Polir Sen Wrphatie Col Prage Wourth Alluwa Sweet Lerland Aeronan Beth Feu. de Say LE Natuve Tze Nak Bleele J Alsyren Alen Atl Pichon Fine Vetalan Bilent Jack Manchu Worth Crargy Doster Tow

Havana results by bac and scattered names in OCR

Fragmented OCR list shows Havana results with numerous personal names, affiliations, and numbers. The text reads like a long roster or score sheet with many misread words and no clear events or outcomes.

Jumbled Race Results and Odds From Local Meet

Fragmented OCR lists scattered names, times, funds, and bets from a local meet. Entries mention fees, backers, horses or runners, odds, and monetary figures, with unclear associations and many garbled terms.

Unclear OCR: fragmented text with mixed names and places

The readable content is highly garbled with numerous misspellings and random strings. It mentions multiple names and places in a disjointed sequence, lacking coherent events, dates, or contexts to form a clear news item or summary.

Sandy McGregor

Ivy Wingo Signs with Cincinnati as Coach

Ivy Wingo, former manager of the Columbus American Association team and former Red caliber, signed a contract today for a coaching role with the Cincinnati Reds under Manager Jack Henricks.

Cincinnati Ivy Wingo Columbus American Association Cincinats Red Jack Henivicks Reds

Big Sweep Wins at New Orleans in Handy Fashion

Big Sweep at the J. W. Lewis stable won the Barker purse league race at the Fair Grounds. Jockey Leyland steered Big Sweep to lead from the start, defeating Herodian by more than two lengths with Florian close third. Bets paid 26 to 42 for the winner. Polly Timber and Ham contested the four furlong dash, Polly Timber taking it by a length over Mrs. M. Meiner's Ham.

New Orleans J. W. Lewis Fair Grounds Beatin Wooh Herodian H Massey Florian Big Sweep Leyland Florian George Foster Bever Pan Herldian Tavorine Eer Kino Brennan'a Juvenke Polly Timber Polly T. Murley Het

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