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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1926

Page

8

Passaic Shadowed By Coach Blood System In Gallery Of Matches

Bridgeport readers are urged to see the Fussale Wonder team meet the Y. M. H. A. Thursday night on the ASul onial Hall floor. Ernest Blood, famed Passaic High School and West Point mentor, fields a tightly timed system built on plays planned before each move. Blood’s son and Jermatowitz will join Bachman against the Hebrews, with amateur rules for a clear display of Passaic’s discipline. Blood’s approach contrasts Yale’s, while Crneby High’s success came from systematic play. The reminiscences include Honus Wagner’s 30-year milestone and Barrow’s memory of signing him. There’s also a note about a possible error in Wagner’s signing.

Passaic Blood Army George Taylor Yale Taylor Hennie Carrington Crneby High Hans Wagner Ed Barrow New York Yankees Barrow Gotham Mr. Barrow Honus Wagner Paterson Pittsburgh Newell’s Cafe

Parochial Cage League Title At Stake Today

The Parochial school league championship will be decided this afternoon at Stratsfora Avenue gym as St Cyril and St Charles, tied for first, must win to avoid a tie. St Cyrils faces last place St Mary while St Charles meets St Augustines in a tougher test.

Stratsfora Avenue St. Cyril and St Charles St. Cyrils St. Mary St. Charles Five St. Ausgustines

Milford Prep to Play in Stratford

Milford Prep basketball travels to Stratford to face Carmel Hall of Stratfort in Legion Hall tomorrow at 3 30 p m . Milford reserves include Smyth Booth Slootmaker Peck Wiley Sherwood Toaatcher Wigmo and Russell with Camel Hall listed among players.

Milford Stratford Carmel Hall of Stratfort Legion Hall Stratford Milford Camel Hall

Three Red Sox Stars Mail Signed Contracts

Boston Feb 15 Tra Pliestead outfielder from Little Rock Washington James Geygan infielder from Columbia Ohio and William H Moore catcher from Kansas City Mo had their signed contracts received at the Boston American League office today, as announced by Secretary James Brier.

Boston Mase Tra Pliestead Little Rock Washington James Geygan Columbia Ohio William H Moore Kansas City Boston American League Baseball James Brier

Holmes Edwards Girls Victorious in Alley Match

Holmes Edwards defeats American Chain in a bowling event at Holland Alleys. Misa Janco posts .288 series for Holmes Edwards while Higgins banks .278 for American Chain. Team scores show Holmes Edwards 275, American Chain 252, with individual tallies listed for both sides.

Holmes and Edwards Holland Alleys Misa Janco Holmes Edwards Miss Higgins Holmes & Edwards Jn Brathwell M O'Leary Kiley Janen L Brooks Gan Bof Ad Vo Tishona Kieth A. Higgins A Callagher Wrozina

Hilltoppers Ready for New Haven Game After Final Drill

Bridgeport High completes final practice for a 3 15 PM showdown with Commercial High of New Haven on Lyon Terrace. Coach Reilly pushes hard to avoid overconfidence as Bridgeport seeks another win after beating New Haven on its home court.

Bridgeport High Commercial High New Haven Lyon Terrace Reilly Hilltoppers Demarest New Jersey Meade Kimmerlin Munkasey Chaikiin Heilly

Harding to face Carmel Hall in tough upcoming clash

Harding High faces Carmel Hall next Saturday aiming to reverse losses this season. The Presidents add Eddie Koulowski from Central High and may slot him at right forward, hoping a stronger lineup can upset the seasoned Carmel Hall squad that beat Harding twice already. In prelims, Harding will meet Stratford High Jr Varsity.

Harding High Agaa Carmel Hall Eddie Koulowski Central High Cen Jlarding High Burns Carmel Tall Stratford High Jans Meade Carmel Halk Bisco Smith Kouslowski Ase Shottmaker LY Bonard Peck Yeeerees Russel RG Fisher Clinton Harding Ulgh Ira Fittatford High Jr

Reed Amoot and Utahs First Pro Baseball Team Pitcher

Reed Amoot, United States Senator, pitched for the first professional baseball team organized in Utah.

Reed Amoot United States Utah

Y M H A Passaic Wonder Team to Play Under Amateur Rules

Y M H A Passaic to host four star attractions over the next month at Colonial hall starting Thursday with the Passaic Wonder Team, featuring Ernest Blood’s cadets and top New Jersey stars Jermalowicz and Paschman. Manager Sol Mooney guarantees the game and enforces amateur rules to benefit local fans. Also planned are the Renaissance five in two weeks, the Celtics around March 3, and a possible Atlas appearance on short notice.

Sol Mooney Colonial Hall Passaic Ernest Blood Varelty West Point Blood Paschman Jermalowicz New Jersey Mooney Monney Renaissance New York Celtics Atle

George Mogridge Sold to Boston Braves by Yankees

Stamford Blues overpower Norwalk Five 49 to 17 at Columbus hall led by Big George Smith with nine field goals and four for four from the line. Carlson added eight, Brennan and Meeker contributed, while Norwalk’s Meeker and Court fought back. Triangles beat St Tom's Recreation 46 to 35 in Stamford. In New York Mogridge, veteran pitcher, is sold to the Boston Braves as inter league waiver price.

George Mogridge Boston Braves Yankees Stamford Stamford Blues Norwalk Columbus Hall George Smith Smith Carlson Nne Meeker Weil Stamford Triangles St Tom’s Recreation Club Moaheen Chadstone Teading Scovine Birmingham Jewling St. John's Suimminzies BIRES_Go Carlson Rf Brennan Ifs Qmith O Ve Horan Lg Aeeea Abbarzia BIG Five Meeker Clancy Kelly Blackman Sg C, Mahoney New York Braves Mooridge Shocker Jones Pipgras H. Johnson Bengough Ward J Meusel Paschal

Socora Popular Here In Greater New York Soccer Scene

In Greater New York sixty five schools play soccer football with seven thousand five hundred players across 746 class elevens.

Greater New York

MCA Fifth Team to Play DeMolay and Others This Week

The MCA basketball team will travel to Milford tomorrow night to face DeMolay on their home court. It begins a three game week including a Friday rematch with Bridgeport DeMolay at Holden Tisll, and a Saturday trip to Greenwich for a State League game.

MCA Milford Bridgeport de Molay Iecord Greenwich Lattle

Brothers to clash in court fray Tuesday

In Philadelphia on February 16, St Joseph's College meets Villanova in Weightman Hall at the University of Pennsylvania gymnasium. Bart Sheehan, St Joseph's captain, faces his brother Gore Shaughan, Villanova's top scorer, in their third annual meeting as foes after formerly playing together at Camden Catholic.

Philadelphia St Joseph's College Villanova Weightman Hall University of Pennyylvania Gymnasium Bart Sheehan St. Joseph's Gore Shgshan Seriou

Crescents Triumph in East Side Junior League Showdown

The Crescents defeated the Junior League Independents 21 to 8 in a special game at Stratford Avenue Gym yesterday. They clinched the East Side Junior League title and plan to rest players as they prepare for the West Side champions. Thursday, the Crescents face the East Side All Stars in a key tuneup.

Crescents Stratford Avenue All Stars

Princeton Teams Busy After Midyear Break Week

Princeton plans a busy week with six varsity and five freshman teams active after ten days of exams. The hockey team resumes with Dartmouth on Feb 3, while the basketball squad plays Catholic University in Washington and Maryland College in College Park. A first call for Tiger baseball candidates is issued as crew and track intensify practice.

Princeton N. J Tiger Columba New York Dartmouth Earlir Catholic University Washington Maryland College College Park

Staples Girls Tip Fairfield In Season Opener

Staples High School plans a Friday night girls basketball visit to Fairfield for a season opener. Ludlowe girls recently beat Westport in Westport, as Fairfield and nearby towns seek to even results. Julia McGarry leads Staples with strong early performances amid a competitive local girls program.

Fairfield Staples High School Ludlowe Westport Nptain Julia McGarry Bridgeport Bridgeport High School Lodlowe

Petrino Names Tom Webber as Most Valuable Player in Inter church League

Charlie Petrino, renowned amateur basketball referee, selects two all star Inter Church League teams for the Telegram. He hails Tom Wilbert as the league's most valuable player and cites Wilbert's speed, vision, and Union College captaincy. Shaw, Stenquist, Randoph, and others on the first and second teams are noted for shooting, versatility, and team play.

Bridgeport Park Citys Petrino Tom Webber Charlie Petrino Pietrina H. Anlstrand RFC Waltera Bob Skerrilla M. FL Presley Rgve United Tom Wilber Wither Charley Randolph Summerfield

Jacksons Lead West End Loop

The West End Senior basketball league plays this afternoon at Rakocat Hall under the end provision of Tred Corbally. Jack Sen Cubs lead with six straight wins. Standings show Jackson 39, Belmonts, Feurons, Carassa, Triangles in order.

Rakocat Hall Tred Corbally Jacksen Cubs Tackson Belmonts Feurons Carassa

Hair Groom promises glossy well groomed hair at low cost

The advertisement extols Hair Groom as a dignified combing cream costing only a few cents at drugstores. It claims millions use it for natural gloss and a final touch to dress in business or social settings. It also says the product helps grow thick, healthy hair and suits any hair style.

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