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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1927

Page

7

Tigers M Meet Yet Waterbury Here This Afternoon

Harry Starkle’s Tigers face Waterbury roller polo at Roseland Palace this afternoon after two weeks of rest due to a leg injury. A second win could lift them toward third place behind Holyoke, with Meriden classed as league leaders visiting tonight with George Hart returning to the lineup.

Harry Starkle Tigers Waterbury Roseland Palace Harry Thompson Ene Sionesa Shamrocke and &Iectory Holyoke Meriden George Hart Tiger Towa Ala Shamrocks Alaa Jette Brass City

Notre Dame to meet Army at Yankee Stadium again

Notre Dame will play Army for the third straight year at Yankee Stadium on November 12, with Ed Barrow confirming the date. The game, a season highlight, has sold out the past two years, and both teams expect strong squads as Christy Flanagan returns to Army and Knute Rockne leads Notre Dame. About 70,600 fans attended the 1926 contest, continuing the stadium’s football sellout trend.

Notre Dame Husky Army Yankee Stadium Ed Barrow New York American League Baseball Club Notre Dame Army Army Christy Flanagan Knute Rockne Warriors

Essex to Encounter Wolverine Five of New York Tonight

The Essex Wolverines host a strong Wolverine Five from New York tonight at Revd Men's Hall. The visiting Wolverines bring one of the state’s best ensembles and will provide heavy opposition. Essex lineup includes Williams Clapton Goodman McDowell Hines Bisco Emith Blake Brown with referee Mahoney.

Essex Wolverine New York Revd Men’s Hall Wolverines New York State Essex Wolverines Blade Wiliams Clapton Goodman McDowell Coleman Peewee Ee Ereeesees Hines Ce J. Bisco Eee Ees Emith Blake Ceeveeeaeees Brown Bisco Batt Mahoney

Johnny Vacca Weighs Offer To Meet Hill

Boston February 21 Johnny Vacca, conqueror of Fidel Labar a, is weighing a $16 000 offer to box Johnny Hill in London. The offer was cabled by George McDonald, English fight promoter.

Boston Mass Johnny‘ Vacca Fidel Labar Johnny Hill Lonon W&4 George McDonald

Cardiff Wins Over Bromwich Albion In League Match

Cardiff defeated Wheat Bromwich Albion 2 to 1 in an English First Division league soccer match, with Cardiff clinching the victory on February 21 as reported by AP from London.

London Cardiff Wheat Bromwich Alban

Petrino to Referee Central Hardin High Game

Charley Petrino, a top young basketball official in the county, will referee the second Central Hardin High contest at the Red and Black gym Saturday afternoon. Eddie Reidy, Hilltop coach, announced the assignment last night.

Charley Petrino Central Harding High Red and Black Eddie Reidy Central

Horseshoes Win East Side Title In Thrilling 22–21 Final

The Horseshoes clinched the East Side Midget League championship by edging the Mohawks 22 to 21 in a tightly contested city gym showdown. In another game, the Rovers moved into second place with a 24 to ? victory over the Pioneers, completing a standout day of play.

Mohawks Horseshoes Rovers Pioneers Theacores

Sixteen CN YC baseball games on city college schedule

Sixteen varsity games three freshmen and three junior varsity contests are listed for the College of the City of New York baseball season. Nine varsity games will be at Lewisohn stadium seven at foreign fields. Drops include Boston College and Lafayette. Openers April 2 against St Francis and Fordham May 28 close the varsity slate. Internals feature NYU May 10 at Lewisohn and Union College next, with CCNY hosting Manhattan College May 18.

College of the City of New York Lewisown Stadium City College Rosenberg St Francis College Lawisdon Stadium Fordham Fordham Field New York University Lewisohn Union College CC. N Manhattan College Manhattan

Maloney to Face Winner or Paglini in Elimination

New York February 21 Jim Maloney after his win over Jack Delaney plans a rest but manager Dan Carroll and promoter Tex Hickard reportedly seek a fast return. If Paglini impresses against Knute Hanson next Friday Maloney would meet Paglini and then face the Sharkey Mo Tigue winner on March 3 in an elimination bid.

New York Jim Maloney Jack Delaney Boston Strong Boy Dan Carroll Tex [Hickards Carryl Hickard Paglini Sendon Knute Hanson Maloney

Amir. Roller Polo League ver Lem 14

Amir leads Holyoke 2 to victory as roller polo action unfolds in Lem 14 with Holyoke securing a win over rivals.

Holyoke

Central High to clash with Harding in city tilt

Before a crowd of twelve hundred, Central High and Warren Harding High meet Saturday at Central High gym to decide city basketball supremacy between east and west. Central edges Harding but has four stars gone, odds even, tough test with special seating planned. Koslowski and Sisko lead Presidents while Reilly drills his East squad for victory. The game starts at three o clock with Petrinow as official.

Central High Warren Harding High Central Hilltoppers Meade Harding Blue and Gold Hilltop Reilly East Aldera Lyon Terrace Central Rooters Refily Koslowski Sisko Kowslowski Reallyltes Charlie Petrinow

Penn State Nine to Start Next Season with Veteran Team

Penn State's 1926 baseball squad will open with a veteran lineup as 18 games are scheduled including a southern training trip in April with six games in seven days against North Carolina and Washington. In May the Nittany Nine will visit Princeton Pennsylvania and NYU, with Coach Hugo Bezdek relying on returning regulars at key infield and outfield positions and a strong pitching battery, while several freshmen compete for spots.

Delaney Out Two Months After Elbow Injury in Fight

Jack Delaney may be out of boxing for two months after a right elbow rupture and contracture, plus a sprained left thumb from a bout with Maloney. Doctors warn the injury and fatigue from personal worries affected his performance, with x rays and further examination planned.

Jack Delaney Maloney Dre. W. G. Fralick Delaney Pete Reilly William Walker Jack Walker and Fralick Dr. Fralick Traininear Bridgeport Rothstein Mara Boston Brothers

Georgia Tech Eyes First Southern Conference Title in Basketball

Georgia Tech, long known for football, seeks its first Southern Conference basketball title this month in Atlanta. The Golden Tornado lead the league with top wins over Auburn, Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama and Vanderbilt. Key players Ning Hearn Frank Player Wilder and George provide scoring and guard defense under coach Roy Mundorf as Tech faces North Carolina and Auburn in forthcoming tournament play.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Golden Tornado North Carolina Auburn Tech Georgia Kentucky Alabama Vandenbilt Tornado

Louisiana Derby set with 3-year-old entrants listed

Justice F is among the favorites nominated for the Louisiana Derby on March 26 at New Orleans. Other nominees include Peter Peter Overlooked Tip top and Comrade from various stables, with numerous entries such as Aregal Winyida Gold Lucky Susan Jeony Denr Two Pata Creek Indian Marlboro and more.

New Orleans Justice F Willam Daniel Peter Peter Tiptop Green Tres No Regreta Immortal Swingalong Shoestring Aregal Winyida Gold Lucky Susan Jeony Denr Two Pata Marlboro Scotland Laughn Master Walter Fred Jr Red [Urvey Bob Rogers Torehila Doo Bright Show Binary Star F'rley M Medley Contemplate Ciey

Tunney Readies Gibson Return as Manager

New York report says James J. Tunney plans to reunite with Bly Gibson after a period apart. Tunney, heavyweight champion, gears toward England and Europe tour then light training in Speculator New York to begin after March 19.

New York James Joseph Tunney Bly Gibson Bette Gibson 600Nan Tunney Mr Gibson Dudley Field Maione Gertrude Mderie Dudley Tunney England Erope Gene

Soccer match in Buenos Aires sparks chaos and injuries

Seventy thousand fans gathered for a national championship soccer contest between Boca Juniors and Independiente in Buenos Aires. Amid intense heat, spectators rushed the field during the second period, police charged crowds, about twenty people were injured, and later a group vandalized the stadium after the match was called off. The blaze was extinguished with little damage.

Buenos Aires Boca Juntory Independiente

Tufts Declines To Hold Inter scholastic Tournament This Year

Medford Mass Feb 21 AP Tufts college New England Interscholastic basketball tournament will not be held this year. Tournament committee chaired by Professor C P Houston said principals questioned the benefits of the event. Brockton High School was winner of the tournament last season.

Medford Mass Tufts College New England Ageat

Duggan Stars In Tigers Win Over Holyoke 14 3

New Haven roller polo beat Bridgeport 6 to 4 with Duggan excels for New Haven and Davies and Boucher starring for Bridgeport. Meriden Maroons top Holyoke 14 to 3 in a fast rough game led by Williams and Saint Aubin amid fouls and penalties.

Duggan Stars Tigers Meriden Holyoke New Haven Bridgeport Boucher Davies Dugeen Davien Er Brown Dannelly Center Morrigan Samson Conley Lovegrean Tome Davien Tree Duggan New Haven Bouchers Maroons Meriden Maroons Jean Wilams Meriden Holyoke Willams Pierce FR Percee Davien Tris Neale Duggan New Haven Davies

Central High Baseball Tryouts Ordered by Coach Reilly

Sixty candidates responded to Coach Eddie Reilly as Central High baseball opened yesterday afternoon. A short meeting directed all infield hopefuls to report for practice in the school gymnasium next Monday while the battery men have trained for three days already.

Eddie Reilly Central High Reilly Battery

Bickslers 10 Meet Stamford Blues Tomorrow

Bickslers Stars will meet the Stamford Blues for first position in the Fairfield County Basketball League tomorrow night at Colonial Hall. Whitey Straves will join the Bickster lineup as additions strengthen the team for the battle. Several hundred fans are expected to attend as leadership in the league hinges on this matchup.

Bickalor Stamford Blues Colonial Hall Whitey” Straves Bickster Stamford Bi Moruke Burne RF O'Connell Randolph Smith Weer Ee Esse Ce Carlaon Reeeeeses Btrausi RG Brennan

Rutgers Baseball Practice Set to Begin Tomorrow Afternoon

New Brunswick announces Rutgers baseball practice starts Wednesday with battery candidates reporting to Ballantine gym. Coach Fred Jackitsch orders daily half mile runs on the outdoor board track to condition for the season. Chick Fox is the only veteran pitcher, joined by sophomores Carl Gordinier Mike De Muchlo and Victor Triola as likely varsity arms. Captain Greege Hibbs leads for catcher but faces strong challenge from George Frasier.

New Brunswick Rutgers Battery Ballantine Gymnasium Fred Jackitsch Chick Fox Carl Wolff Twistler Carl Gordinier Barr- Inger Mike de Muchlo Princeton Victor Triola Greege Hibbs George Frasier

Y. M. A. Five to Battle DeMolay on Home Floor Tonight

The M. A. basketball team meets the last DeMolay five on the Y floor tonight in the second game of a series. Both teams are among the top amateur combines in the state and should provide a tough battle for honor. In the prelim, the Auburns meet the Y Separates. Lineups include Reichert Lindmark Sansone Murdock Higging and others.

Auburns YMCA Ahistrand W.yeeeee Seeeeee Mlein RF Reichert Brewater Peck EE Lindmark Clinton Eeeseseeer Reese Hagar Srees Sansone Murdock - Higging

Dog Teams Prepare for Eleventh American Derby

Nineteen dog teams enter final training for the eleventh annual American dog derby association race over 24 miles in Ashton Idaho. Champion Bull Trade of Shotgun faces strong fields including Tud Kent and brothers Sam and Norm Kent. Two women drivers, Monte Bauer and Deane Anderson, lead teams with Labrador Retrievers and deer hounds as next day’s race looms.

Ashton Idaho Bull Trade Shotgun Tud Kent Clagaic Sam Trude Norm Kent Monte Bauer St. Anthony Or. Harris Salt Lake City Deane Anderson American Falla Bias Bauer Sheperda

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