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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1927
Page
8
Amatuer boxing action features Tigers meeting Holyoke Red Men in Bridgeport. Also tonight Bridgeport faces Roseland in a pivotal tilt as teams vie for near third place. Detailed local listings follow with upcoming games and shorthanded rosters.
The Red Ven hosts Cairfield county amateur boxing championships at the Wigwam on Mach 601 avenue tonight. Local contenders such as Nik MreGilness Ted Ta Croix George Young Wid Day 126 Johnny Binds 24 Phil Moore 135 John Golby 135 Billy Palmer 21A Art Kinh 114 Nick McGuineas 14 Frank Corio 111 Billy L Croix 110 Reyd Grille 118 Lou Lanzert 135 Johnny Heas 126 Frank Mazzi 114 Steve Brode 125 Young Gharkey 18 Johnny Mobeis 109 Gann Carr 147 Charley Rick 128 and Young Baker 118 vie for spots. Finalists advance to the state tournament in Hartford. The event mirrors state and national formats and follows AAU rules ahead of the Boston 2028 national event.
New Haven hosts the arena debut night headlined by Ti hr Fang with Meriden and New York contenders in a star packed program. George Baidue vs Maine’s Day opens the undercard as Pilkington and De Champlaine ready for rounds behind a slate of top prospects in Connecticut’s boxing scene.
Glinton successfully defends the billiard crown at the regional class A Meyn 1 ward tournament. Names from New York and Coron are noted among participants as the event wraps in the afternoon session.
The American Rollay Polo league held a special meeting voting to close the season and schedule the remainder of games. President YoU Keane presided as the league debated a protest from New Haven over technical violations. a spring meeting was set for April 3 in Framingham Fiolvoke, Mass.
Williams of Meriden leads the American Roller Poly League goals with Duggan of Bridgeport atop the rushers. Jette and Blount vie for goal keeping honors as standings list players from Holyoke New Haven Waterbury and Meriden with several names repeating in scoring, rushing, and defensive tallies.
Bridgeport VF Whowing m defeated Meriden two games to one to capture the state championship at the Fine Alleys Wallergerd Saturday night. The Bridgeport team won the first game then Meriden tied with a second, before Bridgeport edged ahead in the final game for the title. Individual scores include Boboris BR 194 40-82 and Wooters 161-90 among others.
New York February 27 AP Babe Ruths salary demand of 100000 dollars a year would rate about 650 dollars per game over 154 games. For a standard nine inning game he would net roughly 72 dollars per inning. Earnings would be divided for fielding and hitting with about 86 dollars per half inning. Retiring the side in one inning would bring roughly 12 dollars per out. Each four trips to the plate would total about 80 dollars regardless of home run or strikeout.
Ambrose, Mass December 27 AP William J Bingham Harvard University director of athletics urges a modern pool gymnasium and new training facilities to expand intramural sports and interscholastic athletics He warns existing funds should not inflate intercollegiate expenses and says no single pool will replace competition but would bolster student participation and fitness plans include seating and coaching support
In Bridgeport the Central High and Warren Harding teams saw the contest end as Sixyko fouled out, with coaches Hunt Reilly and Mead agreeing timing and scoring were proper. Principal Moore undecided on a third game while Harding seeks a neutral rematch, Yale eligibility noted. In Lake Placid Clark Hayes won the Adirondack dog sled derby in 1 hour 9 minutes 27 seconds, finishing 30 seconds ahead of Jack Suzanne.
A league era piece notes Tris Speaker and Walter Johnson shaping a shift in fielding and pitching. It cites Hornsby Ruth Sisler and Carrigan as enduring greats, with managers and teams adapting to new strategies and outfield combinations amid a busy season.
The incident at Brookline High featured a late evening wrestling match with the Browne team facing a ban, leading to uncertainty over the event's outcome and spectators awaiting word on disciplinary actions.
New Haven editors recount Yale University dominance in pole vaulting since 1898 with a string of championships. Yale athletes have won or shared the indoor and outdoor titles, contributing to a legacy of consistent top finishes and multiple champions over the decades.
Illinois meet results show multiple records. Champions from University of Chicago, University of Illinois, and local high schools set marks in hurdles sprints and relays. Notable performances included a world video record second place finish and decisive wins across events.
Cubs arrive at spring training camp with players settling into base, coaching staff organizing workouts and facilities. The group, including Wrigley figures and management, begins practice ahead of the season.
Junior and Midget League playoff action opens with Rosebuda versus Olivers in the Junior series at Whittier gym. Burr Head Cubs of West End meet Columbus five of North End in the second tit. Indiana South End League Horseshoes face East Side circuit at United.
In Saint Petersburg Florida on February 27 Wilter Hagen defeated Gene Sarazen in a 72 hole match finishing 16 up. Hagen led early and maintained pressure as Sarazen struggled with putting and nerves. The event drew a large gallery at Pasadena County elb Hos. final scores shown on the card reflect Hagen 8 7 9 7 nine up and Sarazen 0.
M'Graw tells telegrams he hopes to celebrate his twenty fifth year as Giants manager by winning the pennant. He cites improved mechanical ability, a strengthened roster, and ambition to keep New York atop the league.
Springfield College faces a packed schedule with multiple teams in action. Notable clashes include wrestlers and basketball squads preparing for pivotal matchups against list of opponents and upcoming home games.
Seagle team clinches victory at Newark venue as players Seagle and Roget lead with decisive plays. Newark crowd volleys support amid tense late minutes.
Tonight a field championship at Madison Square Garden crowns contenders for national titles. Notable entrants include Sabin Cirr of Yale aiming to extend the pole vault world mark. Willie Goodwin and Lea Lermond challenge the two mile record. Hahn and Riv Dodge compete in the 11000 yard race. Schwarze and Kuck vie in the sixteen pound hammer throw. Charley Hoff is absent from the pole vault, with coaches and officials promoting a strong meet for crowd interest.
Boston Feb 27 Special Chapman ofhely 4 faces a must win 1 1 round featherweight bout with Sammy Fuller of the North Und hardest hit ting Hitleman in the world. The card features 46 scheduled rounds and marks a key test for the veteran Chaplin who has outpointed prime rivals in the past. A defeat could end his featherweight championship hopes.
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