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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1928

Page

16

Former Bantam Champion Reinstated for New York Feathers

Charley Phil Rosenberg, once bantamweight champion, is reinstated to fight as a featherweight after a year’s discipline. Jim Graham also returns as a featherweight. Tony Canzoneri’s title plans loom as Rosenberg courts a challenge. Also notes suspensions of Benny Bass’s manager and Frank Genaro ineligibility.

Bushy Graham New York Associated Press Charley Phil Rosenberg New Yorktate Athletic Commission Jim Bushey Craham Utica Rosenberg Bill Parr Graham Poatchee Tony Conzoner Benny Baas Pete Stone Biil Duffy Jack Dempsty Roenberg Canzoneri Benny Bass Tony Glassman Bach Phil Glasswhan Bass Fadelpbhian Dan Beneri Glassman Wao Benny Arthur Donovan George Partick George Kelley Donovan Partick Cansoneri Kelley Frankie Genaro iNnee Frisco Grande Buffalo Archie Bell Brooklyn Kid Prancis Roadway Arena

Boston Tigers Triumph Over New Haven Eagles 2-1

In a Canadian American Hockey League game at WeW Haven on February 14, the Boston Tigers defeated the New Haven Eagles 2-1. Verily scored the Eagles’ first period goal, Burke tied in the second, and Oauman added the Tigers’ winner in the third period, aided by a tall goalpost.

Wew Haven Associat- Pres Boston Tigers New Haven Eagles Couta Eagles Burke Oauman Tigers

Bears and Sokols Win in Boys Club League

St Stephens defeated Monarchs 47 to 46 in a tight night game at St Stephens hall. Jum Lesko was top scorer with nine field goals and six fouls for 24 points, as the Bears edged the Monarchs in a hard fought matchup.

Teddy Bears Iamrocks Bokols Evamp Rovers St. Stephens Monarns St Stephens Hall Jum Lesko Esnrores St Stephens Monarchs A .P O. Attega Pie Laskot Ft & Z Deeg Kent Seana Fenrecaro Ol Retina Hirian Roney Federica Jaroh Doreney Oe Mokols Rofers Peter Yatinik Retho Shean Phetan Anahlie Beofie Murihnge

Harding to Meet Crosby quintet in Robeury gym clash

Warren Harding High hosts Crosby High this afternoon in a hard close contest expected from recent scores. Harding is a slight favorite on its home court as Crosby fields one of Waterbury School’s best quintets. Starting for Harding may be McPadden and Dizenzo at forward, Hem at center, Cholko and Jacobs at guards amid lineup uncertainties.

Warren Harding Crosby High School Harding Ames Crosby Waterbury Mead Scrubs Hanusoweky McPadden Dizenzo Gra Hem Cholko Jacchs

Harding Midget League Rooms 221 112 win tight games

In the Warren Harding High School Midget League, Room 221 defeated Room 224 by a 26 to 24 score, while Room 112 edged Room 219 7 to 2. Scholz of 222 led scoring with six field goals for 12 points as the close game featured strong defense.

Warren Harding High Schoe Room Room 112 Scholz Mihnle Gabriel Doherty Mostoa McMaugh Neamey

Little Three Court Play Opens Tonight

Middletown Feb 14 Associated Press Williams and Wesley clash in Payneweather gym in the Little Three basketball championship game set for tomorrow night. Williams has three wins and four losses this season while Wesleyan stands five victories in seven starts after the postponement due to a smallpox outbreak.

Middletown iBy Associated Press Willams Wesley Payerweather Wesleyan

Yale Grid Captain Ant Star Maxon Eddy to Bridgeport Dinner

Captain elect Maxon Eddy and Star back Edward Decker of Yale will attend Bridgeport Older Boys Federation dinner at First Presbyterian church Monday night as guests of honor. Rev Franklin J Kennedy and Harvey L Stowe will speak. Thomas Patterson to act as toastmaster. Delegations from many city churches will be present and awards will be made by William Abbott.

Maxon Eddy Yale Edward Decker Ack Bulldog Bridgeport Bridgeport Older Boys’ Federation First Presbyterian Church Franklin J. Kennedy First Methodial Episcopal Church of New Haven Harvey L Stowe Thomas Patterson Newfield M. C Wiliam E. ‘Abbott Y Mgca Washington Park First Presbyterial Summerfield M. E Newfeld First Baptist Trinity M United Congregational Olivet Congregational West End Congregational Michel M. E Work Boys’ Federation M. Coa

Red Heads Have Three Contests This Week

Ossining Big Five travels to Madison to face Madison tonight in a key regional clash. The Thursday double header at Colonial Hall features Ossining versus Chrysler stuintet with Ossining’s opponent the Park City Girls in the preliminary. Sunday brings a return bout against Mohicans at Colonial Hall as large crowds are expected for the triple bill, with dancing following the Chrysler game.

Chrysler Red Heads Madison Ossining American Legion Hall Stratford Ossining Big Five Chrysler Stuintet Mohicans Colonial Hall New York State Amsterdam Hobokens Ossining Roccers Ossining Lassiéh Park City Ossining Laseles Park City Girls Chrysler

Jaffee Captures First of Olympic Crowns for U.S.

Irving Jaffee of New York was recognized as the 10,000 meters speed skating champion by the International Olympic Committee after protests over ice conditions led to a postponement. The 1500 meters winner Clas Thunberg of Finland also highlighted a day of controversy and near postposed events.

Thunberg Moritz Switzerland Associated Press United States Irving Jaffee New York International Olympic Committee T. Kirby Clas Thunberg Finland Jaffee International Skating Rederation Kirby P. J. Mitaueen Edule Murphy Chicago Mulqueen Federation International Committee Alca Executive Commission Marquis de Palignac France Berne Evensen Imit Aimerican Evensen Otto Polacsek Austria Rudolf Ried Armend Carlson Norway Valentine Blalla Lake Placid Bernt Byensen Ivar Ballengrad Raald Larsen Valentine O'Neil Farrell Charley Gorman Sweden

Americans Face Davis Cup Changeup With Tilden In Lead

The article discusses the US Davis Cup strategy with Big Bill Tilden and Frank Hunter likely leading the home challenge, possibly abroad late. If early eliminations delay acclimation, younger players such as George Lott John Hennessey Bud Chandler and Little Bill Johnston may take over. Harada misses for Japan and Mexico supplies rosters from Mexico City. Dick Williams may seek a comeback as the old guard and new push for action.

New York Associated Press Big Bi Tilden Frank Hunter Hunter Nations Association Aldea Aqierson Sociess United States Ganted Japan Takeichi Harada Abe Harada America Joan Cuba China George Lott John Hennessey Bud Chandler Little Bill" Johnston Ewan Little Bil Pacific Coast Johnston Bill Dick Willams

Central Faces Naugatuck High In Evening clash

Central High's Red and Black basketball team meets Naugatuck High tonight at the Rubber City town gym. Coach Reilly's squad faces one of the strongest Connecticut quintets, as Naugatuck aims for Yale and Penn tournaments. A win could boost Central's hopes for Yale classic entry. The Hilltoppers will start forwards Sandy and Sakowitz, center Munkasey, guards Wasson and Paul Munkasey, after a strong session yesterday.

Central High Naugatuck High Rubber City Naugatuck Reilly Naugy Connecticut Yale Philadelphia Hilltoppers Central Hilltop Itta West Haven Sandy Sakowitz Munkasey Wasson Paul Munkasey

Peltzer Named on Millrose Cup as Outstanding Milrose Star

Dr Otto Peltzer heads the list of three athletes chosen for inscription on the Rodman Wanamaker trophy as outstanding performers of the Milrose track meet on February 2. The Millrose AA announced the ballot results by a special committee which gave Peltzer 13 points, Lloyd Hahn seven, and Pincus Sober six. The vote was cast by a committee including Tom Keane, Harold Bruce, Wood Hughes, J Deignon, Warren Fielding, and Emil Von Miling.

New York Associated Press Otto Peltzer Lst Rodman Wenamaker Warren Fielding Emil von Miling

Donahue Lifts Cohen Suspension for Armory Fight

Commissioner Thomas B Donahue informed Stan Clark that he would lift Lzzy Cohens suspension and allow him to fight Kid Rash at the State Armory next Tuesday night The bout opens the program and promises fireworks after a Stamford clash where Cohen was disqualified for foul fighting The Red Men card also features Culver vs Sena Hussey vs Dee Rossi vs Balko and a slate of heavyweight and middleweight bouts with local favorites and a Bristol team making its first Bridgeport appearance.

Thomas B Donahue Stan Clark Lzzy Cohen Kid Rash State Armory Coben Rash Ego Stamford Pate Dunne Cohen Dunne Ring 3 Joe Chimhole Jim Bones East Side Acorn Steve Culver Steve Smith Johnny Sealzi Sixth Street Senlzi Carmen Cook Tommy Blue Batting Sena New Bedford Willie Hussey Billy Dee Jimmy Rossi Johnny Balko Red Men Jake Dick Stmen Pure Matchmakers Tirschinnon-Muggins Hirschmann Norwalk Tornado Saya Red Jake Hirschann Jack Mann Bristol Sueledecki Szakeye Wiliam “Bhi Stratford James Larry James Derby New England Boston Larry Joe Kiana Ridgefield Vane Pete File Derby Boya Ie Christie Tony Lewis Nick Cavalie Jock Mullins

Randall Acquitted On Drunken Driving Charge

Roy E Randall Brown University football star was acquitted by a jury of operating an automobile while intoxicated after about an hour of deliberation. He had been fined $200 in district court on a prior conviction and faced a Superior court appeal. Brown suspended him after the December 28 arrest, with final university actions pending the trial outcome.

Providence Associated Press Roy E Randall Brown University Lhot Senson Randall

Willey Knights Defeat Whippets In Special Agency Match

The Wille Knights defeated the Whippets in a special nightly match, securing a three game streak. The event featured Willys Knight agency employees including Lee Within and Penns Lath. notable players listed include Deharbert, Garnean, Bednar, Kerwin, Ghieme, Albert Elgo, and several others.

Wille Knights Whippets Willys Knight Agency Lee Penns Lath Sr Ota Deharbert Bmetter Garnean Bednar Kerwin Ghieme Albert Elgo

Pirates Triumph 4 To 3 Over Maple Leafs

Pittsburgh stars Herb Drury and Roy Worters led the Pirates to a 4 to 3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto. Drury scored three goals and assisted on another, while Worters survived a puck hit early and Cotton left after colliding with the boards. Leafs offered a weaker showing, penalized at key moments.

Toronto Ont Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Herb Drury Roy Worters Toronto Maple Leafs Leafs Drury Worters Cotton Hoth Canadiens Fenalties

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N. Y Charley Rosenberg WEW Haven Eagles BEARS Sokols Monarchs Strong Crosby ST. Marys ST. Josephs ST. Marys ST. Jobs Leon'd Sullvan A. Zamant Hendriet Wagner Murphy Hunkel Waldger By Briggs A&a Tata Tva Eddy and Boys’ Federation Chyrolers M. Byles Brower Slootmaker Pidgeon Buneee Cox Bedeil Skerritta Festa Risberg Clinton Loftus Suma U.S Alan J. Gould Gould Central Naugatuck Sandy RF Carroll Butkus Sakowitza Munkkasey Stoker P RG Patterson Wasson le Grebsuskia Peltzer Millrose Hirschman Munn Donahue New Canaan Willys Knights Pirates Maple Leafs
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