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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1928

Page

9

Delaney Begins Heavy Drills Ahead of Heeney Bout

Jack Delaney intensifies training with eight rounds on light and heavy bags in New York City gym sessions. He aims to sharpen power and accuracy for next week's eight round bout with Tom Heeney as sparring partners are arranged and reports praise his prime condition.

Jack Delaney Tom Heeney Tex Rickard Rk City Jack New York Rio Joe Jacobs Heeney Bimaeh Raupbaurd Delaney Chamyuon Horself Candifion Scully Montgomery Jack Humbeck Leo Gates Heeney Mebariain Clelanan Errs Traininy Nee- Wars Sanmy Durfman Durminick Peteronret

Thirty Six Day Riders Entered in New York Grind

Thirty top professional six day cyclists are listed for New York's Madison Square Garden event March 4 to 10. The field includes Americans Reggie McNamara Bobby Wallhour Freddie Speer Charley Winter Ernest Koehler Ste Merkner Tony Beckman Harry Horan Dave Sands and international stars Maurice Broccu Franco Georetti Gaeta Belloni Alphonse Gogsenk Gerard Debaets Georges Fauchet Gabriel Mareillac Eileas Van Nek Otto Petri and Cecil Walker.

New York Associated Press Madison Square Garden Tofee Wome Reggie McNamara Iron Man Bobby Wallhour Freddie Speuner Charley Winter Ernest Koehler Ste Merkner Tony Beckman Harry Hioran Dave Sands Maurice Broccu Franco Georetti Gaeta Belloni Taly Alphonse Gogsenk Gerard Debaets Belgium Georges Fauchet Gabriel Mareillac Pranc

Haugen Falls In Second Jump at New England Meet

Lars Haugen of St. Paul Athletic Club faltered on his second jump to lose the Brattleboro trophy and place sixth in the New England ski jumping championship. Bjorgaard of Aurora Ski Club, Red Wing, Minn, took first with jumps of 142 and 152 feet.

Brattleboro Associated Press Lars Haugen St. Paul Athletic Club New England Haugen Hender Bjorgaard Aurora Red Wing Minn

Canadians Capture Olympic Hockey Title

Canada defeated Switzerland 13 to 0 to win the official Olympic hockey championship. Sweden beat England to claim second place as spectators watched Canada dominate the tournament with an unscored-against goal record. The piece notes goalie exploits and a high profile nickname for one Canadian player.

ST. Moritz Switzerland Iby Associated Press Canada Stonewall Gullivan Ceragorile

Jack Dempsey to Manage Emanuel in Future Deal

Armand Emanuel, San Francisco heavyweight, will be bandied and managed by Jack Dempsey. Tom Maloney, former manager, said Dempsey telegrammed from Mesico about buying Emanuel for $50,000 and arranging a Denver March 17 match against OK Riley.

Los Angeles so@mated Armand Emanuel San Francisco Jack Dempsey Tom Maloney Maloney Mesiro Dempsey Gene Normile Emanuel Denver Riley

Catching Stars on Same Team Seek Positions

Wilkes Barre, Pa Feb 19 The Associated Press reports two 1927 Wilkes-Barre N Y P league teammates Al Spohrer and Dick Stahlman seek major league berths. Spohrer aims for the New York Nationals while Stahlman joins Cleveland after strong Class B season with 342 batting and 977 fielding in 71 games.

Wilkes-Barre Associated Press New York-Pennsylvania al Spohrer Dick Stahlman Spohrer New York Nationals Stahlman Cleveland Btaluman Bocircalt Statuimian Lis N. Y-P Hatte Sewell Glenn Myatt Chuck Autry Grover Hartley

Former Big League Stars in Minors

New York news recounts former major leaguers entering the International League for the coming season. Notable names include Bill Skis and Le Dixon as catchers, Walter Johnson and Wa Shawkey as pitchers, Goldie Rapp and Jack Fournier infielders, and Bill Lamar Nick Cullop Merwin Jacobson Frank Gilhooley and Billy Southworth among outfielders with teams in Newark Baltimore Buffalo Rochester Jersey City Toronto and Montreal.

New York Associated Press International League Bill Skis Newark le Dixon Baltimore Mickey Devine Buffalo Walter Johnson Hugh McQuillan Jack Bentley Rip Collins Toronto al Mamaux Curly Ogden Vic Keen Rochester Wa Shawkey Montreal Jim Barley Jersey City Infiekders Goldie Rapp Jack Fournier Rube Lutvke Bill Lamar Nick Cullop Merwin Jacobson Frank Gilhooley Billy Southworth

Giants Without One New Yorker On Roster

New York Nationals players for 1928 total 9, all from outside New York state. California leads with six Giants while Florida has five, as the team represents New York but has no native New Yorker on its roster.

Giants New York Associated Press New York State California Florida

Youngster Captures Non Stop Walk Mark

Milwaukee Wis Feb 19 Oscar Stronberg 19 year old Tomahawk Wis youth tonight completed a non stop walk of 192.2 miles in 25 12 hours. Stronberg it is said broke the world non stop record of 123 miles established by James A Graham of Buffalo N Y in 1924.

Milwaukee Wis Associated Press Oscar Stronberg Tomahawk Stronberg James A. Graham Buffalo

New Britain Triumphs Over Bristol In Roller Hockey Game

New Britain defeated Bristol 8 to 5 in an American Roller Hockey League game. The Panthers exploded for five goals in the second period to seal the win.

New Britain Associated Press Bristol Panthers

Johnny Scalzi and Jim Bones Prep for featherweight clash

Johnny Scalzi trains at Sixth Street Gym shadow boxing and sparring with Carmen Cook and Tommy Blue, weighing 127 1 2 pounds as he aims for a featherweight fight against Jim Bones. Jim Bones also trains, plans a road windup, and both fighters eye a decisive bout in Bridgeport with support from Lock City fans.

Jonny Scalzi Dol East Side Fang Sixth Street Carmen Cook Tommy Blue Bones Scalas Qute Johnny Jim Bones Actra Hstic Culver Gorin Steve Culver Chataner Izzy Cohen New Canaan Kid Rash New York Stamford Lock City Bridgeport

Americans Second In Olympic Figure Skating

At St Moritz on February 19, Beatrix Lough and Sherwin Badger of the United States placed fourth in the pairs figure skating championship. The event was won by France's Mile. Andree Joly and Flerre Brunet, with Austria's Lill Scholz and Otto Keiser second. Melitta Brunner and Walter Jacobeon of Poland finished fifth, Belgium's Josy Venterverzue and Robert Vanzeerroeck were sixth, and Theresa Blanchard with Nathaniel Niles of the United States ended last among thirteen couples.

ST Moritz Switzerland Associated Press Beatrix Loughran Sherwin Badger Guy Mile Andree Joly Flerre Brunet Lill Scholz Otto Keiser Austria Melitta Brunner Walter Jacobeon Pinland Josy Venterverzue Robert Vanzeerroeck Belgium Theresa Blanchard Nathaniel Niles United States

Phillies head south without Dutch Ulrich

The first group of southern bound Phillies left Philadelphia for spring training in Winter Haven Florida led by new manager Burt Shutton. The squad excludes standout pitcher Dutch Ulrich and includes Business Manager Nugent Coach Hunter Ferguson Mitchell Walsh Mails pitchers O'Donnell Wheat catchers and Scout Joe O'Rourke among others.

Philadelphia Associated Press Phillies Burt Shutton Frank Uhlen Winter Haven Pla Bhotton Nugent Hunter Ferguson Mitchell Walsh Mails O'Donnell Wheat Joe O'Rourke

Smith and Attell to Clash in Norwalk Ring

Norwalk flyweight title to be decided Monday night at Norwalk Health School. Frankie Smith and Wille Attell meet in the 110 pound class as the main bout with Smith holding a 26 of 30 record and Attell 14 of 16. Smith is fast and clever, Attell a noted slugger.

Norwalk Frankie Smith Wille Attell Smith Attell

Travis Jackson Named Giants Captain for Spring Training

New York Giants manager John J. McGraw announced that Travis Jackson will be offered one position as captain upon arrival in Hot Springs for preliminary training. McGraw refused to discuss Rogers Hornsby trade and noted pitcher Jess Doyle has not signed his contract, with salary talks to be pursued.

Hot Springs Ark Associated Press Travis Jackson New York Giants John J. McGraw McGraw Havana Giants Rogers Hornsby Jackson Jess Doyle Toronto Doyle

Yale Grid Leader to Head Bridgeport Boys Dinner

Yale football captain elect Maxon Eddy and captain Buddy Decker will attend the annual dinner of the Bridgeport Older Boys Federation at First Presbyterian church. Delegations from city churches will join the event, a project of the local Y.M.C.A. extension program.

Maxon Eddy Shlaingy Star Yale Bridgeport First Presbyterian Church Baidy Edward Decker Bulldog First Presbyterian Summerfield M. E Newfield Washington Park Flat Baptist Trinity M. E. United Congregational Olivet Congregational West End Congregational Michels M. E Work Boy's Federation M. Oc. A

Unclear Race Meeting Board Results and Entries

Fragments show a racing day with multiple horse names, ages, and claimed horses. Mentions include 3 year olds to older, various weights, purses, and jockeys, but details are largely garbled. No clear winners or full event structure can be determined from the readable text.

TIA JUANA RACING RESULTS FOR FOUR ROLD HANDS

Race meet reports results across multiple racks with names for horses drivers and times. Notable entries include Hominy in 4:40 finishing near top and various finishers such as Maree John High John A Scott and Lady Shasta Expres in a long, name-rich listing of events and times across three to five races.

Molly Morrison Quits Hartford Polo Team

Hartford February report states Molly Morrison, traded from Meriden for Gene Armada, leaves the Hartford Polo setup to join the Hartford Roller Hockey League and is placed under indefinite suspension by owner Harry Starkie. Rube Williams, last year with Waterbury, is slated to replace Morrison.

Hartford Associated Press Molly" Morrison Meriden Gene Armada Hartford Roller Hockey League Harry Starkie Indienses Rube” Williams Waterbury Murison

Black Hawks defeat Detroit Cougars 2 to 1

Detroit fell further in the NHL standings as the Chicago Black Hawks held the Cougars to two goals after a two goal burst in the first ten minutes. George Hay answered for Detroit while Keats and Arbour scored for Chicago.

Detroit Associated Press Detroit Cougars National Hockey League Ghrcegs Black Hawks Black Hawks Cougars Chicago Tiis George Hay Keats Arbour

Meriden Stars Leading Scorers In Polo Circuit

Meriden Stars feature top scorers as district polo circuit action unfolds with Waterbury defeating Meriden in a key match. Details highlight individual standout performances and team standings amid ongoing competition.

Meriden Stars

Leading Stars of Nation In New York Meet Tonight

Meriden stars lead roller hockey and track events in New York and Hartford sites. Key names include Kid Williams 106 goals and Steve Pierce 101, with Ossie Alexander and Bill Jette notable in trades and guard play. Schedule lists games from Monday through Saturday across Meriden Hartford Waterbury New Britain Bristol and Bristol.

New York Hartyord Associated Pres Meriden Rush Ue Bonord Kid Williams Steve Pierce AL Davies Waterbury Bil Duggan Bristol Duggan Ossie Alexander New Britain Bristol Star Panther Frank Hardy bin Blount Jette Hartford Purcell New Brite

Women to Play for Florida Open Title

The Women’s Florida Open golf championship begins tomorrow at Palm Beach County club course with a strong entry. National contenders include Maureen Orcult Virgin Van Wie H. L. Reinhardt Beatrice Gottlieb Helen Payson Mes. F. B Malcolm and Harriet Ellison, aiming to reach about 50 players by noon.

Palm Beach Fla Palm Beach County Club Maureen Orcult Mariam Burns Horn Virginia van Wie Chicago H. L. Reinhardt Beatrice Gottlieb New York Municipal Helen Payson Portland Maine F. B Malcolm Chicago Park Harriet Ellison New England

Bruins Take Lead In National Hockey League

Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers 3 to 0 at Madison Square Garden to seize first in the American section. The win ended a scoreless stretch for the Rangers as Boston struck twice in under a minute late in the second period. Harry Conners and Harry Oliver scored for Boston with assists from Shore and Clapper, while 13 penalties were called, seven on the Rangers including four on Ching Johnson. American League game notes mention Boston at Newark postponed due to cold.

New York Associated Press Bruins New York Rangers Madison Square Garden Rangers Boston Harry Conners Shore Bocarde Harry Oliver Clapper Ching Johnson

Chicago bowler nets first perfect game in ABA tourney

Frank Karthriver of Chicago rolled a perfect score of 300 today at the International Bowling Association tournament in St Paul. It marked the first perfect game in the ABA’s 20 year history.

ST. Paul. Minn Associated Press Frank Karthriver Chicago

Robertson Wins Six Races at Havana

Jockey A Robertson of Cleveland Ohio swept the card at Oriental Park Havana under the wire today scoring six straight wins. He placed third in the first race with Rugbins and then won with Tar Baby Our Buddy Moonlight Old Guard Don Bonero and Gay Paris. All Robertson winners paid 2 to 1.

Havana Associated Presa A. Robertson Cleveland Oriental Park State Rugbins

Eagles Defeat Arrows in Canadian American Hockey Clash

The New Haven Eagles defeated the Philadelphia Arrows by a 3 goal margin in a Canadian American League game. Roberts starred in goal for New Haven as most scoring came in the first two periods.

May Haven Fety Associated New Haven Eagles Philadelphia Arrows Roberts

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