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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1928

Page

16

Delaney Refuses Training in New York Boxers Clash Tonight

Delaney shuns New York training as Scalzi and Belgian Pedro Corri set for a four round heavy workout in Park City gym. Fans barred from drills all week as manager Joe Jacobs plans sparring in preparation for Delaney’s elimination bout with Tom Heeney next week.

Liness Delaney Joe Jacobs Rapier North Pietro Corri Jock Delansy Tom Hreney Hie Little Gym Sixth Street Yas Milnager Joe New York Speciel Jack Delvery Park City Yester Pedro Corri Corri Corr Tom Heeney Deok Nps Wow Ike Corrt Wangs Ack Mopes Rapler Heeney

Untitled page fragment on daily routines and schemes

A fragmented snippet questions a man under a hot towel and mocks people who shave, suggesting different schemes to influence behavior. It lacks clear names, places, or events, leaving only a vague satire about grooming and manipulation.

Conger to Lead Chicago Athletes to Title Games

Chicago contingent of 24 will travel to New York for the Amateur Athletic Union track and field meet at Madison Square Garden. Ray Conger, recent indoor 1000 yard record setter, will run the mile leg in the medley relay and faces Woyd Hahn, the defending 1000 yard champion not entered in that event. Hahn previously defeated by Conger in New York and in Chicago events.

New York Associated Ray Conger Otto Peltzer Woyd Hahn Weed Clinois A. C Jole Ray Geo

Walker Bemicans Lack of Men Ten Fight in Class

Elizabeth, N J middleweight Edward Michael Walker, 168 pounds, prepares for a ten round bout with Jack Willis at the Ratate Armory in San Francisco. Walker, accompanied by manager Jack Kearns and trainer Ted Hayes, discusses career moves and opponents including Loughran and Lomski while praising boxing and lamenting few turtleweights.

Alec X. M'Caleland San Francisco Fistiana Edward Michael Walker Elizabeth X. J Jack Willis Wasashington Ratate Armory Walker Jack “Ballyhoo Kearns Dool Teddy Hayes San Prandeco Elizabeth Iriahman Mike McTigue Paul Berlenbach Loughran Jim Griffin Mickey Leo Lomski Ascribe

Park City Girls Clash With Meriden In Close Race

Park City Girls travel to Stratford for a nip and tuck league clash with Meriden’s Connecticut Telephone Girls. The Red Meads meet Port Chester in the main event as Park City aims to close league play strong hoping for a second place tie behind Meriden despite recent setbacks and harsh weather.

American Legion Hall Stratford Park City Girls Connecticut Telephone Girls Meriden Red Meads Port Chester Combine Hartford Norwalk Insido Girls Culver

Central High rifle team falls to Hillhouse in New Haven meet

Central High School rifles opened with a 459 to 432 loss to New Haven Hillhouse in New Haven. Top Central score went to William Perry with 86 while Hillhouse’s Hisshug posted 87. Arnold Olson elected captain after the meet.

Central High New Haven New Haven Hillhhouse Hilltoppers William Perry Central Boys Hisshug Hillhouse Arnold Olson State Armory Central Herk Batley Aberland Williams Ball Haventy Parry Coren Qison Kissling

Yale Football Stars Attends Boys Banquet in Bridgeport

Yale football figures Maxon Eddy Edward Decker and Captain elect Eddy spoke at the Older Boys conference banquet in Bridgeport. Rev. Kennedy and Dr. Alison welcomed the 100 attendees from multiple churches as cups were presented to Newfield for athletic championships.

Yale Bridgeport First Presbyterian Church Maxon Eddy Edward Edév Edward Decker First Presbyterian Summerfield M. E Newfield Washington Park First Baptist Trinity M West End Congregational Michel M. E Harvey L. Stowe H. N. Clemons Summerfield M. E Mr. Stowe Thomas Patterson Patterson William E. Abbott Abbott Maron Eddy Eddy Ster Stew Scott Harry Wilson Wilson Scott Maryland Decker Alexander Alison, Sr Franklin J. Kennedy M. EB. Church of New Haven Kennedy Charles Lindbergh Lindbergh the Atlantic

Penn Crew In First Workout On Schuylkill

Philadelphia Feb 20 Coach Rusty Cullen of Washington fame recruits the Penn crew for a first Schuylkill workout. The new coach aims to restore Penn to its former high standing in intercollegiate rowing as the Red and Blue crews begin practice on the Schuylkill river.

Philadelphia Rusty Cullen Washington Pennsylvania Penn Schuylkill River

Brass and General Electric Quintets Clash Tonight

Bitter rivals since the start of Industrial League play, the Brasscos and General Electric Quintets meet for the fourth time on the M. C. A. floor. Brasscos seek to remain undefeated and claim the city’s best season record while GE aims to halt them.

Brass General Electric Ataam Brasscos Dsem

The Sportlight on Amateur Code and Winning Teams

Grantland Rice discusses the amateur code in tennis and golf, contrasting expenses and rewards for amateurs and pros. He weighs football scholarships, entrance standards, and the impact of winning teams vs stars on crowd draws, citing Babe Ruth, the Cubs, and the Yankees to illustrate drawing power and fairness in sport.

Salto L. P Universitiea Athlena Hankinga Babe Ruth Cubs Jos McCarthy Septemba Satilh Yankees Ruth

Two Games Tonight in Church Circuit

The Baptist and Stratford combines meet Moor this evening in a likely close court contest. The B's eye progress and will contest hard with the strong Stradgardites. In the late game Black Rock faces St George as they seek an upset and improvement.

Electrics Eddie Barwell Eddie Reilly Decker Higgins Zak Hayes Ahistrand Babson Brewster Electrica Brasacos Crane Warner Flven Etnah Baptist Stratford Moor Stradgardites Black Rock St. George

Walthour and Spencer Team for New York Six Day Race

Bobby Walthour Jr. and Praddy Spencer, rising American riders, will pair up for the 44th six day grind at Madison Square Garden beginning March 4. Walthour, former national amateur champion, has many long grind victories and high finishes. Spencer has won three six days and placed high in others, teaming previously with Charley Winter.

New York Associated Press Bobby Walthour, Jr Praddy Spencer Madison Square Garden Walthour Spencer Charley Winter

Harding and Central Prep For City Championship Battle

Harding and Central vie for the city championship with a crucial game looming. Harding, led by coach Jack Mead, seeks a victory to clinch the title after beating Central 24 to 21 in the first skirmish. Central, missing captain Joe Sisko, must rebound as both teams prepare for the decisive clash and a potential Yale tournament berth.

Harding Central Jack Mead Eddie Reilly Boya Ant Thighh Bridgeport Yale Central Boys Joe Sisko Joe England Harding Gym Penn Philadelphia Central High Stratford High Hilltoppers Stratford Fairfield High Reilly

Hawley High Teams Defeat Woodbury Fives in Showdown

Newtown Feb 20 Hawley High School boys beat Woodbury High school 44 to 11 at Woodbury in a lopsided game. Hawley also edged Woodbury girls 17 to 16 in a hard fought clash. Woodbury second team fell to Hawley second team 17 to 13 in the prelim.

Newtown Bill” Baxter Hawley High School Woodbury High School Woodbury Ris

East Side Rivals Face Star Armory Card Bout

East Side bantamweights Jimmy Bones and Johnny Icalzi clash for sectional honors at the state armory in a ten round main event. Weigh ins are set at Ratley’s Lunch with Bones at 1 45 and Icalzi fifteen minutes later.

East Side Jimmy Bones Johnny Icalzi Hives State Armory Spd Enmasa Janis Rowley Jocal Bosing Oh Ratley Sixth Street Jack Delaney Mentel Bones Alug

Star Bout Features Muggins Versus Pole Tomorrow

Sailor Muggins tops the program at Abe Red Men on Madison when Beuniey Kwawik of Polis faces debut hopeful Rem Npilug Nid. Franco American Waterbury Willash leads a strong, popular contingent as Danbury and Springfield boxers bring a wave of New England weight divisions to the ring.

Sailor Muggins Madison Dake Dick Tanerraw Wong New England Doe Kramer Ridgefield Bee Balk “Sal Jrechainui Pane Forte Kramer Danbury Red Cud Pawumbo Connelly Steve Maiko Nuk Andrews Ioye Wre Ore Gillorth Springfield Boys Jolen Chilety DeLey Charles Pepe Fort Duquette Jimmy di Brnto

Traders Meet Darien Five Today In Big Showdown

Bridgsport Trade five faces Danbury High this afternoon at Kossuth Street gym as both teams push for league lead. Apprentice boys aim to rebound after a loss, with Hy Walsh Warding added to strengthen the lineup. Trade five lineup features Mast, Gray, Shap sop, Flanagan, and Duda in a crucial regional clash.

Bridgsport Trade Five Darlten High Kossuth Street Bova Danbury High Lenhard Hy Walsh Teague Norwalk Mast Gray Shapsop Flanagan Duda

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