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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1926

Page

10

Tennis Play Set as Borotra Faces Worm in Title Quest

Jean Borotra extended his bid for a second U S title by defeating his French Davis Cup rival in a crowded indoor championship at the Seventh Regiment Armory. William Tilden II advanced to the quarterfinals, while Vincents Richards and Maurice Ferrer stressed international matchups in the early rounds.

Jean Borotra U. S Tilden York Jean Ya France Herobat L. Bowman New York Armory Jbfyrman Davis Borotra Mayer Boretra Erik Worm Worm Seatory Gregory Mangin Montetair Nish Richards Vincent Richards Yonkers J. G Maurice Ler E. Brant de la Coste Jacques Brusg Soring Phden William T. Tilden Philadelphia Jenkins, Jr Isdward W. Af Iden Maurice Ferrer Switzerland la Coste Wiliam Ardelotte William Duesenbaum Brugnen Ernest Kuhn Worms Baum I. Powell Princeton Francis T. Nunter

Speech at Banquet to Orioles Captures Parade and Charm

An account from Baltimore recounts Uncle Robbie's famous banquet visit to the Orioles. A reception, lavish bunting, and a memorable quip by Captain Robinson sparked cheers from the public and a late night at Kelly's Oyster House. The New York team then swept the Temple Cup series, with Rusie and Meekin dominating and Baltimore's staff overwhelmed in four straight games.

Uncle Robbie Orioles Atwck Armory Rennert Tian Wilbert Robin Robinson Captain Robinson Capt. Robinson Robbie Kelly Utah House New York Baltimore Rusie Meskin Ruste Mekin Walter Gleason Tan Gleason

McCervy to Show One Hand Pool Exhibition Tonight

Frank Shakespeare McCervy is to give a one hand pool exhibition tonight at Fairfield as he faces Ernie Estes who will shoot with both hands and must make 75 before McCervy chalks up 50. McCervy plays at the Central Firehouse Westport Saturday night after defeating Jack Coyle 86 to 42 Monday.

Frank Shakespeare McCervy Fairfield Ernie Estes Estes McCervy Central Firehouse Westport Jack Coyle Coyle

Bowl Tonight in Fairfield Local Bowling Pairings

Fairfield special reports Wednesday night bowling at Red Men alleys featuring Jake Garbo and Sherr against Kelly and Red Tazinski for town title. Kelly and Lezinski hold interim championship with Fairfield Queens to face Bridgeport and Bassick teams. Suburban league begins soon at Red Men’s.

Fairfield Jake Garbo Sherr Kelly Red Tazinski Lezinski Brothers Bridgeport Bassick Bowlne Alleva

Thoroughbred Racing Meet Results From Multiple Stages

Detailed race card results list numerous races for 1 year olds and up with purses ranging from 600 to 7,500. Winners include Andry Wil Wells Leighton Future Mounger Cherokees Leo Shark Bride O'The Wind Quince Garden Georgia's Rose and Dedang across distances from 3 furlongs to 1 1 8 miles, with times and placings for each event and several also ran entries.

Sid Jobso Lad O'Mine Bien Gaffey Caligula Gad Raice Andry Johnson Wil Wells Harvey Leighton Sam Lorch Drummond Nereid Bonavista Gunny Sack 3Lster Sue Barberry Orphelia Future Dubais Tea Tiny Rama Hatvey Timea Merulina the Alcue Bareracuda Quivere Sincere Annie Tale Georgia Rose Pinchon Cyclops Lang Quince Garden Blue Fence Brillant Secuerita Witd Aster Column Mounger John T Horn Leo Blarvey Norms Searocket Bolton Morning Cloud Dazzler Beau Butler Chorgia Armadel Shark Plehon Bride O Skivesdale Simon Watts Day Trap Hell Cat Rowland Mormile Midinetts Jones Viburnw Uowpuncher Yhurber Thunderbolt Leyland Shanghai Williams Tine Keadlan Restus Sarmaletta Cherub Helen Buek Sarah A Leger Stevens Sandree Tornovo Atessa George Kuffan Aristotle Iaseiste Hot Dog Captain Jack Stutts John Lord, Varnon Coney Island Olin K Dragon Benham Flag of Trace Sirens Blutts Als& Ran Munge Prime Minster Claister Hutts Midwestern Steele Red Wingfield Algo Deronda Chickvale

Tas Juana Stakes Aided by Shasta Entrants

Race card summary from a mid-century track meet listing multiple furlong sprints with Shasta and other entries. Highlights include Shasta La entries, Miss Rochester, Kama kani, and Bil Me Ford among numerous contenders, with times and payouts noted across seven races.

SPIO Hildred — Seth Irene Seth Suidiey A-Shasta la Elston Miss Rochester Kamakani Culiacan B-Travel A-Shasta Butte K-Cloud Accelerator A—Brown Shasta Miramonte Ould Elaming Shasta Bes Edwarda Golden Maiden

Thunberg Wins At Saranac Lake In Match Races

Thunberg of Finland defeated Jewtraw of Lake Placid in the fourth series of match races at Pontiac rink near Saranac Lake in heavy snow and wind. Thunberg won the one third mile, Jewtraw fell short before the tape, time 52 4 5 seconds. Jewtraw withdrew from the seven race program after his fall. Thunberg showed speed and form, winning six of seven races across Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, setting four world records.

Sarayac Lake Clas Thunberg Fleet Gkater Finland Charles Jewtraw Lake Placid Pontiac Thunberg Vetory Jrntyas Finteh Jewtraw Thunberr Eddie Murphy Chicago O'Neill Farrell Lake Prachi Adirondack America

Have a Camel on Your Birthday

An old fashioned advertisement extols Camel cigarettes as the best gift for birthday celebrations. It touts Camel goodness, mellow taste, and no aftertaste, appealing to friends at festive gatherings with the call Have a Camel.

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