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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1927
Page
7
A fragmented college football report mentions Warner and Wade preparing their strongest lineups for a title bid. It references players like Lavin and Swan, notes on Western and Alabama, and cites losses by Washington and Stanford as context for the upcoming season’s stakes.
Eastern Anticorollgial League begins its 23rd season with Yale Penn in Philadelphia as contenders eye a return to form. Columbia and Cornell face stiff tests while Penn seeks to extend its outright titles, and Dartmouth and others aim to halt a slide after recent weak showings. The era of uncertain form promises a competitive campaign.
The Beach hosts a late evening boxing card at Wonderland Base Hall featuring Bridseport contenders facing Haven Milford Derby and other opponents. Matches include notable weights and local prospects with plans for undercard bouts and a crowd expected at Park venue.
Challenge era of play is outlined as Cue Stars agree on rules for upcoming match. Officials ensure fair conduct with referees, scoring standards, and dispute procedures across venues.
San Francisco's Coast-West charity gridiron test pits East and West squads in a high profile all star clash at Kezar Stadium. Both sides prepare for aerial attack, with betting odds highlighting a tight contest as fans anticipate a capacity crowd of about 27 000. Players from the 1927 class are noted for strength and size, while a training camp report details a brisk practice session and tune up.
Eastern League recap showing Bridgeport’s upset season under Buddy Stapleton. Bears finished third as Providence, New Haven, and Springfield contended for pennant. Key events include Bramfield’s Waterbury struggles, Hart ford release of MacDonald, and New Haven Prof s surge under Billy Gleason.
New Haven defeated Waterbury 7 to 1 in a roller polo contest under the American Roller Polo League.
A New York dispatch surveys 1927 potential comebacks across boxing tennis baseball and golf. Babe Ruth and others loom as titlists, with Tunney Dempsey and Sharkey in boxing, Helen Wills aiming for a return to top women’s tennis, and Rogers Hornsby shaping deep Cardinals and Yankees title pushes amid a bustling season preview.
Terris plans a January 17 bout at New Broadway Arena Brooklyn likely against Ray Mitchell of Philadelphia. The card, under Abe Kate and Charlie Rogen, builds toward an early ring test for the promising Terris as he trains in the Berkshires before entering the competition.
New York December 81 AP reports that the NCAA and National Amateur Athletic Federation withdrew from the American Olympic Association, ending a long dispute. Officials say preparations for the 1924 Amsterdam Games continue, with AAU leadership stressing collaboration with governing bodies and public support to sustain American Olympic participation.
Chicago news wires report that Charles Swede Risberg, a member of the 1919 Black Sox, agreed to visit and disclose more about baseball corruption. Commissioner Landis and league officials weighed federal control and possible legislation to clean the game, with responses from Ban Johnson and others signaling cautious openness.
Race card summaries show multiple events for three year olds and up with $700 purses at Havana. Winners include Hun Conway ridden by Allen at 7-2 and See It Through carrying 116 by Mc Cabe, plus Mint Teddy and Milord among other horses with times and placements noted.
Horse racing card lists eight races with $1000 purses and six furlongs to 16 miles. Notable entries include Pure Dee Vie, Garner, Whitacre, Passport, Royal Charlie, and Smiling Gus. Times vary around 1:13 to 1:48, with multiple Thoroughbred names and entrants across five races.
City golf players paid 5964 toward Seaside Park proceeds while Camp sites on Pleasure Island brought 14400, giving total recreation receipts of 94064. Actual expenses for Bridgeport Board of Recreation rise to 315, while June to August poor weather, blamed by Superintendent Robert A Lechie Guifgis, reduced swimming and dancing returns. Increase in receipts cited by Leche.
Stamford Guards defeated their rival in a Sunday afternoon meet. Capt George Smith led local scoring, with Samford Coumuteaue cashel bai team hampering Stamford in a rough last match.
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