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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1926

Page

19

Senators Buy Two In Hartford Lineup Upgrade

Hartford Senators announce the acquisition of two players, catcher McAvoy and first baseman Miller, from Buffalo International League. Scout Jack O’Hara says the additions strengthen the club for the long grind from April to September.

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The Professional Side of Sport in the United States

A roving columnist notes sport careers are fragile and short lived. Many former stars struggle financially after peak years, with few saving enough to last, while a select few like Berlenbach and Delaney may accumulate wealth. Coaching and teaching emerge as stable, long term paths amid growing competition and youth talent. The piece reflects on boxing, football, and broader sports careers, forecasting future records.

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Essex Five Set To Play Plainfield Tonight

The Essex Five travel to face Plainfield in a game billed as strong by records. Plainfield has won 26 of 27. Lineups include Dusinger Blade Normandin Madden and Sisco among others, with Goodman and Coleman also listed in the roster.

Essex Plinfield Sokolhan

Trench Champions Defeats Frisch in Ten Rounds

Paris February 24 AP Fred Bretonnel former European lightweight champion now in welter class defeated Paul Frisch tonight in a ten round rough bout. He won with the honors which Frisch took for him at their last meeting in January 1925.

Paris Fred Bretonnel Europe Paul Frisch Fritsch

Jackson Cubs Tie For Lead In West End Senior Loop

The Jackson Cubs shared the West End Senior League leadership with seven wins and one defeat after beating the Cardinals 39 to 7 at Fairport Hall. Belmonts also have seven wins and one loss, with a championship game set for next Tuesday. The Hurons defeated the West End Triangles 24 to 11 in yesterday’s action.

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Final Games Tonight in Senior City Loop Basketball

The Senior City league plays at Stratford avenue gym with Laurels aiming to reach eight wins after clinching the pennant. Ramblers clash with North End Triangles while Westerns face Longfellows as one postponement remains before standings finalize.

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Fairfield High Court Teams 10 Perform Friday

Two Friday night games are set at Roger Ludiowe High School gymnasium as Fairfield boys and girls teams host Bridgeport YWCA misses and University School of Bridgeport. Expect large turnout for first evening games this year as resuming night games boosts attendance. Portable lineups list players with positions and numbers for Fairfield squads and Bridgeport opponents.

Fairfield Roger Ludiowe

Criteria lose to Westport Y in gym game

Westport M C A senior basketball team beat the Criterions of Bridgeport 19 to 16 at the gym. Hugh Beattie Staple’s star scored 12 of Westport’s 19. The Y team plans to face Stamford Y on February 27 here, while the Westport junior team meets New Haven juniors for state title. DuPont bowling league teams missed games this week due to a holiday. next match is Monday.

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Stratford High and Carmel Hall Dominate Local Court

Two Stratford outfits posted decisive wins on basketball night. Stratford High overwhelmed Bridgeport Trade 43 16 with Curtis and Risberg starring. Carmel Hall crushed King School Stamford 48 21 led by Cinten and Peck.

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Yale and Dartmouth Dominate in Y Net Play Scores

Yale defeated Harvard 87 to 21 and Dartmouth beat Princeton 53 to 31 in the M C A intercollegiate basketball league games played last night. The article lists the results of the battles that followed.

Yale Dartmouth Harvard Princeton

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