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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1927

Page

8

Bears and Profs Set Five Exhibition Games in Eastern League Prep

Bridgeport Profs and Brasscos schedule five exhibition games with Eastern League teams before the season. The Bears face Waterbury and New Haven in early April, then meet in Newfield Park April 16 17 and Patriots Day April 19 in Pittsfield against the Hillies. Bud Stapleton plans to land Goldsmith the former Travine pitcher, boosting a likely strong conditioning season after spring training at Suffolk with Norfolk Baltimore Jersey City and Boston Braves matchups on the slate.

Buddy Stapleven Bears Georges Mike Healy Waterbury Brass City New Haven Brassees Profa Newfield Park Pittsfield Hilbdoys Massachusetts Boston Buddy Stapleton Goldsmith Hears Beantown Suffolk George M. Wilss New York Norfolk Richmond Jersey City Baltimore Boston Braves Norfolk Tars Profs Portsmouth Truckers Bridgeport Yale Profe

Baltimore Club Eyes 1926 Roster Without Boley

Baltimore club coach Jack Dunn plans to assemble from Orioles reserves a strong outfield depth and two seasoned catchers Harry Lake and Otto Freltag. Infield lacks standout prospects with Infeld below par and questions loom at shortstop and second base regarding Tulewski Urbanski and Slayback.

Baltimore, Md Jack Dunn Orioles Harry Lake Otto Freltag

Ruth to Arrive in New York to Discuss Salary

New York February reports say Babe Ruth will travel from Hollywood to discuss contract terms with the Yankees owner Colonel Jacob Rappert. Ruth denies demanding 100000 but seeks significantly more than 52000, with salary talks possible up to 75000. Ruth trains in California, reportedly working long hours on a new picture project.

New York Ruth Todas Jacob Rappert Yankees Hollywood Cal Demanny Muth Feak California Arthur Mettoy Ern Ruth Fanhee

Burke tops opening round field in Florida golf

Clearwater Florida February 11 14P William Burke Danyire Kentucky led the opening day of the Florida open golf championship with a 36 hole total of 147 after a 71 in the morning and 76 in the afternoon Prizes of 34700 awarded for medal place James Carberry Chicago was second with 148 and BJ Mehthorn Hrash With 149 Lois Wad in Tha ton and Willie Klein Garden City New York tied for 159 for the day

Clearwater Fla William Burke Danyire Burke James Carberry Chicags BJ Mehthorn Lois

M Gill Wrestles Thursday Night

Irish champion Pat McGill defeats Mondt at the Grand Opera House Boston and eyes a finish with Fil Strangler Lewis at the Boston arena Thursday night. Fans believe a win over Lewis would bring fame and fortune for McGill as he restarts training after a long, hard bout and looks toward the main event.

Tat McGill Joe Toots Mondt Bill Sandow Mondt Grand Opera House Boston Fil Strangler Lewis Boston Arena Val Lewis Strangler Big Mersill Pat Amerea

Wrestling best states coach outlines wrestling defense

CIWI Keen, coach of the Michigan wrestling team, says wrestling is the best means of self defense. He argues wrestling’s techniques strengthen the brain and circulation and can be vital in a burglary encounter, noting muscle exertion boosts blood flow and cell repair.

Ciwi Keen Michigan Nourssney Alan

Cornell Tracksters Prepa re For Harvard Meet

Ithaca notes on Cornell track team gearing for opening meet against Dartmouth and Harvard in February. Key athletes include J. Cohen winner in the 35 pound weight, Murray in the 16 pound shot, Werly second in the 100 yard dash, and Brad y in the high jump. The squad aims for first place with eight core members likely to lead.

Ithaua Fenale Cornell Uushy Dartmouth Harvard Ty Ithacans Mos Carpelliany Ea Ates J. Cohen A Murray M. Werly Brrong J + Bradley

Close Encounters Mark Contests in Boys Club League

The Centers defeated the Hangers 20 to 18 in a tight senior league game. Brooklawns beat Maplewoods, while Sterlings topped Victors 26 to 20 in another close matchup. The stores:

Hangers Brooklawns Maplewoods Sterlings

Havana Entries Racing Results and Entries

Racing results from Havana list multiple races with entrants and weights. First race 5.5 furlongs three-year-olds claimed purse 700. Notable entries include Romp vee vaeee Mlen Tosedale Edna Glen Coleen O Palm Court Estin Policeman Day. Sixth race maidens three-year-olds one mile sixteen. Entrants Blue Beana Canadonna Flying Shot Wet Queen My Pmy Mary Bine Diamond The Gude My Sunny Land Beaugalant Keydet Sandswept Vurnem liz addy. Seventh race purse 1500 claiming older horses one mile seventy yards. Entrants Vulnad Treasurer Nova Sancarlos Handys Bend The Rove Gloria Quayle Lemnoe Allpange Delusive Stelike Golden Box L. B. Draun stable Apprentice allowance claimed Weather clear track fast.

Mlen Tosedale Edna Glen Coleen O Palm Court Estin Beaugalant Sancarlos Handy's Bend the Rove Gloria Quayle Lemnoe Allpange Delusive Stelike Golden Box al. B. Draun Stable Feranda Sakowitz Carraan Sreeeeny Passowtz Jauett Seus Lew Popa Voordler Benador Vasquez Bello Dortu Mary Fayne Lady O'Neil Donnetls Ella Rufus Jim Bennedetto Feddack Sainte Iene Thea Fay Merry Monarch Hizzulo Mortetle Brooklaw Washington Klein Pond King David Indmark

Bernstein Easily Outpoints Goodrich In New York Battle

Jack Bernstein of New York, former junior lightweight champion, outpointed Jimmy Goodrich of Buffalo in a ten round bout in New York, winning the judges decision by a wide margin. Also, Jimmy Madore scored a technical knockout over Pete Williams in the fifth round, and Paul Gullotta defeated Jack McFarland in a ten round decision.

New York Jack Bernstein Foremer Jimmy Goodrich Buffalo N. Y Bernstein Goodrich Jimmy Madore California Pete Williams Moore Williams Paul Gullotta Jack McFarland Elizabeth Gullota McFarland

French Conquer German Boxers In Berlin Debut

The French amateur boxing team defeated German rivals in Berlin with a warm welcome for the French ambassador. Over 6,000 spectators witnessed the event, marking a notable rise in German amateur boxing as clubs multiply from about 30 to over 50 in the city amid war-time shifts. Experts foresee continued growth and potential American-level prominence in German boxing.

Germany Berlin Esxperts Europe Jaly France Sweden Geremany America

Miami Entries First Race Purse 1500 For Claiming Six Furlongs

The Miami track lists the first race purse at 1500 dollars for claiming horses four years old and up, running six furlongs.

Fair Grounds Race Results First to Seventh

Results from the Fair Grounds detail seven races for three and four year olds and up. Each race lists owned horses, jockeys, and payoffs with times and margins, noting also the field of runners and many also-rans. The card shows six furlongs to one and one sixteenth miles, with purses from 1200 to 1500 dollars and top payoffs reaching into double digits.

Peggy Arnold Valley Light McGonigle Kia Johnson Tinte Turner Jad Great Northern Kumonin Curler Hitrump Plain Dealer

Miami Racing Meet Summary for Six Furlongs and More

Results from a Miami race meet feature multiple divisions for three, two, four, and six year olds. Key horses include Simon's Rise, War Queen, Partake, Vietto, Stampdale, Carraman, Rock Thorn, and Terkeley Square with prices and times across six races. Also ran lists and payouts accompany each event noting jockeys and weights.

Simon's Ray War Queen Workman Candy Lee Wails Luis Rinehart Sol la Duse Evader Gusule Bain Tipperary Mary Formula Partake Abel Clelland D Clear Star Southern Kiss Tensax Rule Brittania Brown Berry Winkin Charm Stage of Kildare Eloise Niles Vietto Lanois Fields Fanney Betsy Bacon Chickvale Lord Melsey Stampdale Workban Sancia Gold Buck Carla Rock ‘Thorn Benny Rubin Zoeller Thorn Blossom McGuire Nelya Rosa Mary Tavsman Black Nan Solo Silver Wings Quadrille Turqualve Lady Harriet Osman Terkeley Square Walker Buck McTague Suth Dold Garner

West Point announces spring sports schedules and strong rosters

West Point releases a 43 game spring slate across baseball lacrosse tennis golf and track led by Maj W A Cepthorns. Key away and home dates include Navy on May 28 and matches with Catholic University Columbia Colgate NYU Georgetown Maryland Johns Hopkins Fordham Cornell MIT and more.

West Point W. A. Cepthorns Ag Ig Usuu Navy Annapolis Catholic University Columbia Colgate New York University Georgetown University of Maryland Johns Hopkins Pennsylvania Fordham Cornell Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Vermont Lehigh University Swarthmore University of Penna Steena Inat. Technology Columbia Univ Springfield College Out of Delaware Bucknell Univ Williams College Union College Nav Springfield Beston University Mass. Inst. Tech Lacrosse Univ. of Maryland Stevens Tech Hobart College Univ. of Penny Lafayette New York Univ Rutgers Univ Union Amherst Springfeld Maas Inet.Tech Wesleyan

Amateur Bouts at Colonial Hall Spark Tonight Action

Amateur boxing at Colonial Hall features eight title bouts with stars from Samford East and New Haven. Notable clashes include Manley versus Young, Black versus Arleish, and McGuinness versus Anderson, with local favorites Brody plus Teddy La Croix and Gordin on the card. Show begins 8:30 p.m. Officials listed: Creaston, Welch, Burnick, Hurley, Whewey.

Colonial Hall Tredal Billy Prince Amateur Boxers’ Association Ime Threat Samford Manje Steve Black Sonney Carmi Connecticut Chin Puncnere Con Manley Johnny Young Black Arleish Waint Mead Young Eddie Moore Moore Shoul Togethe Nick McGuiness East Charley Anderson New Slaven Walnut Beach McGuiness Brody Miller Roy Miler New Bridgeport Teddy Billy la Croix Char Gordin Tommy Heaney Red Grille Jack Sharkey Frank Corbett Bark Lcraft George McGuiness Gene Carr New Haven Naval Bobby Pease Jimmy Moe Charly Anderson Joe Triano Andy Murry Johnny Andrews Young Horro Ur George Grant George Waleters Ack Carson Rey Miller Ber Heferen Chick Creaton Milan Welch al Burnick Joe Hurley al Whewey

Emil St Doggard wins Quebec dog derby heat in 3:47:30

Emil St Doggard of the Tas with a thin team of greyhounds won the forty mile Quebec International dog derby heat in hilly snowy conditions. His time was 3 hours 47 minutes 30 seconds at about ten mph. George Chevrethe of Quebec finished second in 4:05:35. Leonard Seppala of Nome followed with 4:12:25. All dogs finished in good condition.

Quebec Emil St. Doggard Tas Stven Grey Hounds Buskles George Chevrethte Leonhard Seppala Nome Alaska Dleep Paddy Nolan Frank Dupuis Lavigne Nixth J Roberts A. Beaulieu R. Pauloft P. Blouis J. Vinleneuve Joe DuPuis A Lapointe George Tanguay

Capablanca Wins Chess Match in International Duel

Aaron Nimzowitsch of Copenhagen resigned to Jose R. Capablanca of Cuba in the world championship match. Capablanca launched a strong attack before re sumption, leading Nimzowitsch to yield without another move when play resumed this afternoon.

New York Aaron Nimzowitsch Copenhagen Jose R. Capablanca Cuba Capablanca

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