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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1928

Page

6

Major League Camps Open Amid Busy Spring Schedule

Major league teams begin strenuous spring camps across Florida and the Southeast. Players such as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig are noted among the veterans while newcomers and staff prepare at Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and other early sites. Teams plan for cooperative drills, workouts, and intrasquad scrimmages as they ready for exhibition games and the upcoming season.

Bert Robinson Dazzy Vance Pete Jablonowski Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig St. Petersburg

Cubs Rest After Harsh Week As Regulars Headed Home

A disjointed report outlines the Cubs receiving rest after a demanding stretch with regulars on the way. The piece mentions team fatigue, camp notes, and pending roster adjustments as players shift toward a quieter period.

CUBS

Palorida Tennis Tourney Opens at Palm Beach

The Palorida tennis tourney begins in Palm Beach with veterans and rising players. Hunter shows late form as contenders emerge in a field featuring national champions and local hopefuls.

Palorida

Tri Ho's and T. M. fives victors in rough match

Local boys Tri Ho's and T. M. fives won their games with scores around 43 to 20 and 20 to 10. The report lists players and minor incidents from the court, noting several scorers and positions as part of the day’s basketball results.

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Holy Name Bowling Teams Meet Tonight

Holy Name bowling teams are set to meet tonight with planned competition and trophy presentations. Officials announced committees to supervise events and noted schedule changes including St Augustine versus St Stephess and Macred Heart matchups.

Holy Name Bow NG

Bell Wins Canadian Ski Marathon Title

Bell led a field of 21 in the seven mile ski marathon across mountainous terrain, finishing in 44 minutes and seconds to capture the Canadian ski marathon title. Clarke and Ari Gin followed, with narrow gaps and limited details on positions beyond second and third.

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Eagles Top Reds In Rough Arena Hockey Fight

In New Haven at The Arena the New Haven Eagles defeated the Providence Reds 20 to 6 in a brutal game noted for its fierce pace and physical play. Fans witnessed a high energy contest with heavy checking and multiple penalties as the Eagles dominated the period.

NEW Haven Fely New Haven Eagle Providence Rens

Honors In Polo Circuit Remain Unsettled

A scrambled report from the American Rolle weather league polo circuit outlines undecided honors as leaders clash and players like Williams Pierre and Duggan push for top marks. Standings show New Britain and Bristol contenders with multiple players accumulating goals, saves, and penalties, while many names from Meriden Waterbury and Hartford appear in stat lines and rush tallies.

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Basque and Godfrey to Meet Tomorrow in Heavyweight Clash

The article reports an upcoming heavyweight bout between Basque and Godfrey set for tomorrow. It notes Godfrey will outweigh Basque by about 30 pounds and towers over him, with betting interest surrounding the match as experts weigh who may win.

Anglles Associated Press Patio Uzcudua George Godfie Ayers Godtrey Jeans Taicy

Agee Wins Ten Mile Race in Baltimore

Agee romped to victory in a ten mile street race in Baltimore finishing in 52 minutes and five seconds. Wilson Meadesbroekelui of Philadelphia pressed hard as the Philadelphia clubs competed for the team trophy won by Joseph Catholic Club of Newark, with Meadowbrook Club of Philadelphia and Emon Wood noted among the contenders.

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Cardinals Honor Glover Alexander on 41st Birthday

The St Louis Cardinals celebrated Glover Cleveland Alexander Old Pete turning 41 with a ceremonial plate surrounded by teammates and friends. Alexander, who pitched for Phillies Cubs and Cardinals, reflected on his long career and noted his spring training goals to maintain control and longevity in the major leagues.

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Mullen Pushes Mandell Fight for McLarnin Bout

Chicago promoter Mullen seeks to lock Sammy Mandell for a world lightweight title bout with McLarnin. Negotiations involve contrasting contracts on the two fighters with Mullen holding a longer option and plans to align Mandell’s side for a potential Chicago venue. Rickard and McLarnin’s team hold rival contracts, while Kane and others travel to advance talks.

Richard Nimmelt Tole Mullen Bolling McLinmin Mandel Rickard Mandel Hickard MeLarnin Fickaig ideLarnin Mandell McLarnin Chicago Eddie Kane Kane Mandells McLanins

Americans Beat Canadiens 1 to 0 in Montreal

New York Americans defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1 to 0 at Montreal as Billy Burel scored late. Howie Morené had a goal disallowed for offside, and Vernon Foibi stopped several Canadiens chances as Montreal skidded after a strong start to the season.

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Indoor Track Season Peaks With Record Breakers At Nationals

The indoor season nears its peak as Madison Square Garden hosts AAU senior championships with top athletes like Ray Congo Lloyd Hahn and DJ Otto Peller. Records fall in both indoor and outdoor pole vault, mile events and sprints as Yale and NYU competitors chase titles. The intercollegiate meet next Saturday ends the indoor season, with most previous champions set to defend titles.

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Baltimore Marathon Set for June 2

New York February 26. The Baltimore marathon, a classic event in long distance running, will be held on June 20. Announcement came at a meeting of the executive committee of the Amateur Athletic Union. The course runs from Bowle to Baltimore, promising a more level profile than prior years to ready runners for the upcoming Olympic marathon on the lowlands of England.

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Lynch Aims to Probe Fight Fix at Day Trial Hearing

Connecticut hearings shift to Hartford as Representative Lynch opens a public inquiry into the Currie Day boxing match allegations. Donohue and Pagliaro face scrutiny over payments and alleged fixes while other figures discuss motives, leverage, and past arena conflicts.

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Park City Girls Beat Mamaroneck 29 to 28

Park City girls claim a 29 28 victory over Mamaroneck in Mamaroneck New York Saturday evening. Lillian Con May and Nora ale led scoring while Grofit and Knipp aided, with Park City edging the New York team in a hard fought amateur contest.

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New Britain Tops State Cage League

New Britain with a double victory over Hartford maintained the Connecticut State Basketball League lead. They must beat New Haven in a postponed game on March 7 or defeat Waterbury to secure the second half title. Bristol slid from contention with a loss to New Haven.

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