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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1928

Page

8

United States Finish Second at Olympic Winter Carnival

United States bobbers led by William Fiske and John Heaton took second overall as Norway won the meet at Moritz Switzerland with Sweden and Finland following. Canada dominated hockey with a 13 to 0 victory over Switzerland while Heaton and Fiske notched first and second in the bob finals and the U S sled teams collected multiple top places across skeleton, passenger sleigh, and other events.

Austria Canada Canadians Switzerland Wiliam Piske United States John Heaton Paul Kilian Germany Gramajo Hopi Ernest Casimir Lambert Belgium Mads Heaton Marteneau England Western Hemisphere William Fiske Beaton Old King Sol Jack Frost Charron Noway Starus Chamonix Dupineme Finland Norway Sweden Switzelant Tre Mation Tia Heaton Brothers Pasenger Bos Cousies Rolf Munsen America Finnshing

Pirates Arrive At Camp Today For Paso Robles Trip

Pirates reach camp en route to Paso Robles California after long cross country train travel. Team officials say departure time near seven thirty five in the evening with players to bed by nine and rise early for the long journey ahead.

AMLES Jodie Tdf Pittsburgh Pirates Paso Robles Thei Dorys Ney Pirate Pice San Bernardis Dyer Anhough Terau Thorougals Davon Aelove Trudix Cf Sunshine Jouney Fronists Galfornia Los Angeles Paso Pelork Vyverdale Maiitained Dorle Bost Adams Amd Pitta Poate Usler and Aldridge

Championship series decides Holy Name league title

The Holy Name basketball championship will be settled in a series rather than a single game. Rival managers Frank Kish of St Stephens and Bob Christy of St Charles will meet President Fred Corball tomorrow night at St Mary’s Hall to finalize fuel arrangements, as announced by league leaders.

Frank Kish St Stephens Bob Christy St Charles Fred Corball Tomerow St Mary's Hallownihe

Mandell and Walker Refuse 10 Post Fight Forfeits

Chicago February 19. The heavy forfeit dispute surrounds Mandell and Walker as the National Boxing Commission threatens suspension unless forfeit money is posted. Mandell, facing McLarnin hopefuls, and Walker, awaiting opponent, race to secure signings and avoid penalties.

Chicago Associated Press Sammy Mordell Tackie Fielde Mandell Eddie Kans Ylnots Blatz Athletic Commission Jimmy McLarnin Unilesa Thomas Donohue NBAA Micharnin Jim Mullen Sid Terris New York McLarmin Terris Mullen Kate Minels Day Mission Mickey Walker Mullen Saia Walkers

Stecher and Lewis Clash Tonight in Wrestling Title Bout

In St Louis on February 19, a historic wrestling match between Joe Brecher of Dodge Neb and Ed Lewis of Kansas City is set for tomorrow at the Coliseum. The two will vie for the world heavyweight crown in a two fall finish with gates expected to top $9,500. Lewis offers 30 percent of gross receipts, Stecher 50 percent of net, with weights 226 and 216 to 222 pounds respectively. The bout is billed as a toss up, both confident of victory, as fans anticipate a record crowd and high-stakes action.

ST Louis Associated Preas Joe Brecher Dodge Neb Ed “Strangier" Lewis Kansas City Fritz Goteh George Hlackense Chicago Lewis Stecher Lewis Relsine Fama

Walker Trains Hard for Bout with Texan

Walker continues intense workouts ahead of his ten round bout with Tuk Witshem in Washington on Friday. Trainer Mickey Walker reports he sparred with a 175 pound partner and drilled fast combinations as the fighter recovers from ten weeks of soreness and overtraining concerns raised by his manager.

San Francisco Mickey Walker Tuk Witshem Washington Walker

Five Big Track Meets In One Busy Week In NYC and Philadelphia

New York and Philadelphia host five major indoor track meets in six days creating a mini Olympics week. Highlights include the New York AC at Madison Square Garden, Meadowbrook in Philadelphia, a Masonic benefit double header, and the National AAU championships at MSG. Veteran stars like Harold Cuthill and Joe Ray plan comeback efforts, with world records and Olympic hopes hanging on performances.

Ulvirial Service New York Philadelphia Madison Square Garden Meadowbrook Masonic Amsterdam Harold C Cuntbil Apice Wate Pinkie Saber Parsons Rev Cuthill Joe Ray Amercan Ray Olympic Roland Leche Jincoln Nebrise Helder Madison Sqa Reaiden College Sabin Carr Yale Hlawok Ao Tomorro Wren Fie

The Sportlight by Grantland Rice on Baseball and Golf Odds

Grantland Rice surveys baseball chatter about Hornsby Boston and pennants while weighing golf wit and talent. He cites Tunney on retirements and possible futures, notes pirates signings, and muses on putting, duffers, and the marry of golf and fishing amid a stream of vivid asides.

New Britain Leads League In Close Basketball Standings

New Britain moved into a lead in the Carve Uecht State Basketball League after a 18-? to 16 loss by New Haven on Saturday night. Bristol trailed at 32 to 8, with Merifien also showing despite a foggy schedule. Remaining games will decide the top spots as teams resume postponed contests.

Waterbury Fea Ts Pieds New Fite Uecht New Haven Merifien Theansure Bristal Bndees Fegane Cette IV New Britain Bristol Honos Meilden Teldanian Nuns Jenas Blomnan Bel City Hat Peldimer Budees

Red Heads Triumph Over Mohicans In 37 16 Showdown

The Red Heads of Stratton defeated Mohicans 37 to 16 in a home-and-home set. The Stratord squad controlled the floor with strong defense led by Skeritte and a solid team effort. Separate notes mention a Catholic Community event and other scores from New Haven, Providence, and Brooklyn, detailing a day’s basketball results and local contests.

Stratton Stratord New Haven Mohans Stem Ag Shore Tetrat Og Onal Wit Wiloney

Canadas 120 mile dog sled derby opens with 19 entries

The eastern Intermineral dog sled derby starts today in Quebec with 19 entrants. Pole Spring Me Raker leads the field along with Poland Spring Me Rice as a notable first woman participant amid a diverse lineup including St Godard Seppala and Channing. The race runs Tuesday and Wednesday, covering 40 miles daily, with a total prize fund of 82000 and 1000 to the winner.

Quebec Uwlidlig Canad Tomorow Mornin BP Rice Poland Springate Eaaal New England Emil St Godard Leonhard Seppal Berg Alaska St Godard Einlle St Godard Lary Brydges Sheity Russick le Pas Manitoba Boston H Mason Waller Channing Raker Poland Springs Sepyala Wous Paddy Balan

Kansas City Plugs Past Winnipeg In Hockey Battle

Winnipeg Maroons defeated Duluth 4 to 1 while Kansas City beat St Paul in a separate game. The report notes Winnipeg’s defense stifling the Duluth offense as Kansas City builds momentum.

Kansas City Winnipeg Winniplu Man Winnipeg Maroons Duluth Duluth Owls Loals

Giants Await M Graw Arrival Amid Hazy Camp News

In a sprawling note filled with sport chatter and clouded by OCR glitches the Giants prepare for the arrival of manager John McGraw. Reports describe early spring drills, star players, and looming schedules as the camp opens and expectations rise amid winter remnants.

Dartmouth Holds Lead in Collegiate Court League

Dartmouth University maintains a lead in the Collegiate Court League as teams compete for top standings. The article notes strong performances from Dartmouth players and upcoming matches shaping the race for the crown.

Dartmouth

Risko Sharkey bout to draw formidable prize purse

New York reports a looming show where the Risko Sharkey heavyweight bout is expected to draw 15000 0 in earnings over three years under promoter Rickard. Rivalries with rival boxers and past bouts with Tyson Sharkey and John Risko are noted as context for a major boxing event in advance of the planned presentation in Madison Square.

New York Tix Rickard

Intercollegiate meet lists seven champions entered

Seven champions are entered in the Intercollegiate AAA championships and field meet on March 3 at New York. The lineup includes pole vault king Bavin Carroll holder of world indoor and outdoor marks, high hurdler Kher Wells of Dartmouth, long jumper Tom Mutnad of Delmonmouth, weight men Harold Camberg and others, with Penn State, Georgetown, Yale, and Pennsylvania represented by top sprinters, hurdlers, and throwers.

Nfw York Associs @d Potentia Horace Benson Canell i Twovulle Norgood Wright Cammell Harold Camberg Onia Sion Pat Amling Phil EdWaras New York Universites Runer Kharl Carmell John Caler Brown James L Reid Harrad Harry Richadaom Maie Tistome Taye Adelmin Georgetown John Anderson Cabellny Fred Turty Yale

Lockwoods to Meet Meriden Team Wed

The Lockwoods prepare for a midweek clash with Meriden in a state club series. Local junior teams and community games fill the schedule with preliminary matches and a 2:30 start for the junior event, alongside other city league activities and birthdays noted.

Lockwoods Meriden

Hahn accuses Conger of fouling in race dispute

Kansas City meet saw Lloyd Hahn claim Ray Conger fouled him on the final stretch as Conger won in 4 minutes 11 seconds, breaking Hahn's indoor record. Hahn alleges elbowing and unethical tactics and vows not to race Conger again after protests filed with the AAU.

Kansas City Ray Colger Lloyd Balin Boston New York Yan Hahn Yorst Conger AA U Halute Frends

Milford High Meets Alumni Tomorrow

Milford High faces the Alumni quintet tomorrow on Milford’s home court in Centre d ’tarmamur echoul. The grads won the first meeting 38 to 37. Alumni players are spread to other schools this season and cannot all attend.

Milford High Milford Milfad Migs Centre d Echoola

Holy Name Bowling Teams Busy Tonight

Four matches in the Holy Name Bowling League are scheduled for tonight with teams including Ba cred Hearts facing St Peters, Mt Au ustines meeting St Cys Blemed Sac aments, and St Stephenn facing St Josephs while St John's plays tomorrow night at 8 at Marys Hall. A special meeting is set to discuss BT tra matters.

Holy Name Bacred Hearts St Peters Mt Auustines St Cys St Stephenn St Josephs St John's 8 Mary's Hal BT Tra

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