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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

9

Indian vs Gates Ends In Knockout After Four Knockdowns

In Rochester, Feb 13, Jack Welney defeated Leo Gates of North Adams after Gates was knocked down four times. Delaney weighed 182 while Gates 241, delivering a decisive right to the pit in the late rounds. Gates earlier buckled Welney into the ropes but could not stay down. A large crowd attended the boxing card at the Center Valley A.G. Delaney and Urban fights also featured with wins for Johnny Urban and Gordon Munce. Other bouts included Willie Harmon beating Canada Lee in New York and Bobby Brown knocking out Zetjev in Massachusetts.

Rochester Arsutimled Jack Welney Bridgepat Conn Leo Gates North Adams Massme Cenesee Valley Delaney Weghed Gates Delaney Arese Johnny Urban Pittsburgh Tony Stabenau Buffalo Gordon Munce New York Duender Harress Willie Harmon Canada Lee Harlem Negro Broadway Harmon Lee Pete Kanal Norway Benny Hall St. Louie Negro Alx Arthur Lynn Laurence Mats Felix Spertiello Italy

New York Garden Aims Million Per Month Plan

Madison Square Garden Corp targets about 1.0 million dollars gross in an 80 day span from February 17 to March 8. Events include five pro boxing cards, a six day bicycle race, minor hockey games, the Golden Gloves and other year sports shows, per Ike Dorgan.

New York Madison Square Garden Corporation Ike Dorgan Tex Rickard

Dundee defeats Clyde Hull by kayo in West fight

Joe Dundee welterweight champion defeated Clyde Hull by technical knockout in the eighth round of a scheduled 12 round bout in Cleveland. Referee Patsy Haley stopped the action as Hull faded. Dundee weighed 147, Hull 148. Half the crowd of about 8,000 saw Dundee dominate, with Hull never landing decisive blows after the fourth.

Cleveland Associated Preas Joe Dundee Clyde Hull Clark Patsy Haley New York Dundee Hull Finsn Baltimore Pete Lazzo Haley Dakota Will

Alonzo Defeats Hunter in Finale of Galino Play

In Chicago at the Heights Arena indoor tennis final Manuel Alonzo defeats Francis T Hunter in four sets 6-1 6-1 3-0 6-4 to win the tournament. The doubles title goes to William M. Tilden and Francis T. Hunter, who beat Charles and Harry Brunie in straight sets 6-1 8-5 9-7.

Alonzo Hunter Galino Roblet Hereford New York Manuel Alonzo William Tilden Francis T. Hunter Charles Harry Brunie Frankie Shields

Dempsey’s Horse Wins at Tia Juana in Mexico

Fonk Menke owned 15 Jack Dempsey and won the seventh race at Tia Juana paying 857 to 9. The colt had been mostly steady money in prior starts but showed dull speed until today. Dempsey is expected to run in the Kentucky Derby. Basretault Mise Aggies 90 St Michaels 53 Cat of Penn 87 Columbia 16.

Tia Suana Mexico Fonk Menke Jack Dempsey Namecafer Tia Juana Dempsey Frank G Menke Mise Aggies St Michaels Cat. of Penn Columbia

Park City Girls to Meet Ossining Lassies

The Chrysler Red Heads are booked to play Ossining Big Five at the American Legion hall in Stratford on Thursday evening. Park City Girls face Ossining Liaisea in the preliminary tilt as Ossining Big Five, a top New York state team, boasts wins over New York Pros and other strong outfits. The Ossining Lassies, with a solid record, will provide strong opposition and travel crowds are expected.

Chrysler Red Heads Ossining Big Five American Legion Hall Stratford Park City Ossining Liausea New York State New York Pros Ammsterdam Mt. Vernon All Stars Peekekill Trucks Brooklyn All Stars Ossining Lassies Park City Girla Ossining

Penn Takes First in College League

The University of Pennsylvania defeated Columbia 37 to 16 to seize undisputed first in the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League. Penn built a strong lead in the second half as guard Pennell scored 19 points, while Columbia struggled to keep pace.

New York Associated Press University of Pennsylvania Columbia Penn Dartmouth Schoal Penn Peon Secord Columeia

Jack Delaney Stops Leo Gates in Two Rounds at Edgerton Park

In Rochester, Jack Delaney, light on weight at 142 pounds, battered Leo Gates 211 3-4, flooring him four times in the second round before the stoppage. Gates showed brief resistance but was outclassed as Delaney displayed speed and accuracy, drawing a large crowd of eight thousand at Edgerton Park.

Rochester Jack Delaney Rochester FBI Water's Edge Gene Tunney Leo Gates Edgerton Park Tune Gates Delaney Tim Jack Gatea Red Smith

Yale Nine Holds First Drill With 25 Candidates

Yale's first baseball practice drew 25 candidates to Coxe Memorial field gymnasium. Battery practice led, with backstops and pitchers. Johnny Hoben did not report due to an arm injury from football. he may return in a few weeks. Dad Smith and Jeff Sawyer, regular pitchers last year, reported today.

New Haven Associated Press Yale Coxe Memorial Field Johnny Hoben Hoben Dad Smith Jeff Sawyer

Chicago to stage amateur boxing finals at AU tourney

Chicago hosts the Central Amateur Athletic Union boxing championships from February 27 to March 1 with entrants from Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois. Winners earn positions for the American Olympic team finals will be in Boston in April.

Chicago Associated Preac Central Amateur Athletic Union Roy Davis Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Boston

American soccer teams get list for week end

Boston Feb 13 By Associated Press Secretary Dave Scott of the American Soccer League today announced the following schedule of games for this weekend Saturday Feb 18 Giants Providence New York Bethlehem Newark Bethlehem J and J Coats Rooklyn Faw tucket New Bedford Ell River New Bedford Houston New Yok Nationals Boston Bund Feb 19 Brooklyn Bethlehem Brouxthi Nat tomals J and P Coates New York Newak Boston Newsies Fall River Giants Tiertan BL Pre varuee New Bedford Providence

Boston Associated Prey Dave Scott American Soccer League Giants Providence New York Bethlehem Newark Fall Rivii Tiertan New Bedford

Norwegians Sweep Olympic Speed Skating Honors

In Moritz Switzerland February 19 Norway led opening speed skating events. Ivar Ballengrud won the 2000 meter, Bernt Evensen and Clas Thunberg shared the 500 meter, with Irv ing Jaffe and Valentine Blade among Americans scoring in later races. Willie Logan and Charley Gorman faced trouble. St Charles basketball drills scheduled tonight.

Moritz Switzerland Norway Ivar Ballengrud Bernt Fisen Clas Thunkei United States Finland O'Neil Farrel Chicago Charles Jewtraw Lake Placid Farrell Evensen Thunberg Jewtran Eixtenths Julius Squinabb Bernt Evensen Irving Jaffe Carlsen Willie Logan Saint John N.eb Logan Irving Jaffee Clas Thunborg O'Neil Farrell Roald Larsen Janko Friman Hakon Pedersen Julius Skuttnab Bernt, Evensen Irving Jeffee Armand Carlsen Valentine Bialis

Harvard Plans Enlargement of Crimson Stadium

Harvard proposes expanding Harvard Stadium in Cambridge to about doubling height and increasing capacity from 54 188 to roughly 80 000. The plan calls for removing the north end colonnade, rebuilding the east and west sides, and replacing wooden sections with concrete, with action deferred for two weeks for detailed study.

Cambridge Mars Associated Press Harvard Harvard Corporation William J. Bingham Athetics Actlon Today Tn Part Athletic Association Crimson

Loughran Defends Title Targeting March Showdown

In Norwalk last night Ciotut-Knapp pilre toppled Park Citys 19 to 14 in a rough duel. Tommy Loughran considers defending his light heavyweight crown on March 30 in Garden, after weighing options and consulting Jess McMahon and promoter Joe Smith.

Wives Garden Lornski Philadelphian Ciotut-Knapp Pirle Park Citys Norwalk New York Tommy Longaran Climppins Thun Stack Dempsey Tom Wiling Garden Jess McMahon Loughard Rudio Miese Summas Park Gtr Uw Fe Uintatuck Progande Progande 0 GU Radehie Loughran UY Imttiguwe McMahon Brovhersen Jimmy Slattery Joe Sekura Leo Lomaki Blaie Sekyra Loni T Philadelphia Iovay Joe Smith Bud Clare

Auto Aces Prepare for World Speed Records at Daytona

Preparations for new world speed records underway in Daytona Beach with the 1500 horsepower Triplex owned by J M White of Philadelphia and the Blue Bird speeder of Capt Malcolm Campbell. Wilbur Shaw will attempt a four cylinder car record on the beach course, aiming to surpass 144.10 miles per hour set by Bob Burman in 1912.

Daytona Beach Fla Uby H. O. O Segrase Wilbur Shaw

Hudkins to Meet Melly in Boston for Welterweight Bout

Boston February 18. Wilbert Hudkins of Lincoln NE signed to meet Al Melly of Lowell for the New England welterweight championship in a 10 round bout under Suffolk A. A. The earlier meeting had Hudkins winning the decision over Melly.

Boston Associated Press Ce ' Wilbert Hudkins Line Coln Nile al Melly Lowell New England Suffolk A Hud‘aire Mellore

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