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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1927

Page

11

Hearing Draws Chicago and Detroit Stars in Scandal Probe

A large delegation from Chicago and Detroit teams is expected to attend a Landis hearing in Chicago on Wednesday January 5. The accuser cites charges of irregularity in the Detroit Chicago series of 1917 and 1919. The meeting at 172 South Michigan Avenue will scrutinize past and present players, managers, and officials in a bid to uncover wrongdoing.

Chicago Detroit Contaat Kenesaw Mountain Landis Clarins A Hisberg Rush Rg Xase White Sox Landis Baselet Dabating Sone Clint Manasers Kay Schalket Donte Bush Fittaburgh Pirates Commission Asacring Ty Fobh Wite Tris Wale Src Philadelp Athietics J Owen Tlarry Hetjawon Detroit Cinh Rab Walsh Soa Marry Ibold Ruston Ontieder Dave Danforth Milwaukin Tim Georss Burns Howard Kil Mke George Pause Oscar Vitt John Colling Budow Murphy Whits Sox Sox Schalk Hox South Michigan Avenue Wold Sandia Riebere Roechester Minn

Racing results and entries across seven races

First race three year olds and up ran six furlongs with Trendy finishing first at 6.80, Rapht Stede second, Atropoa third. Also ran Armades and others. Second race, five furlongs, Healy's Safexward won at 4.00 with Mrtitueri fourth. Also ran My Glory, Transactine, Bombardier. Third race six furlongs saw Hilly Ohare top at 7.80 with Guy Clayton third. Whiton and Healy also in action. Fourth race six furlongs led by Lou at 6.40, Sweetin and Trealy placed. Also ran Sealing Wax. Fifth race one mile and seventy yards won by Hopalong at 4.90. Padfork second, Molinera third. Also ran Richard Murray. Sixth race six furlongs saw Sient Liltun win at 3.46. Esnhelt and Armatronz also ran. Seventh race one mile sixteenth saw Mountain Chief win at 6.68. Perhaps and Vanishing Boy next. Also ran La Kross and North Pine.

Ryan Atropoa Ryan O. Thue Lokbb Healy Vodp Dod Safexward Fisnor Mrtitueri A Bimoriia Simon Ag Bombardier Bagman Bloom Kace Hilly O'Hare Tagcuma Guy Clayton Smith Whiton Jaitlee J Upward Hopalong Pascuma Padfork Molinera Foo. Smith Richard Murray Lorantus Him Sanda Miles S Argal Suxrth Sient Liltun If D. Smith Esnhelt Armatronz Mary William J. Smith Joy Taylor Mountain Chief Elealy Vanishing Boy M. Tyan

Johnson May Act in New Scandal

Johnson of the American league tonight addressed the scandal saying he is ready to do his part in cleaning it up. He indicated the league will act if necessary and referenced Mr Landis’s stance.

Ban Johnson American League Pers Jonson Ead Landis

Wolfgang Will Not Meet Judge Landis Albany

A 1917 Shi y See member said he would not comply with a request from Judge Landis. Wolfgang appeared in Chicago Wednesday among 74 players summoned to appear before the commission related toockeyw issues between Chicago and Detroit.

Wolfgang Landis Albany Dan Mary M Fidon Waleing Canaiseitner Landia Chicago

Jennings Not 10 Attend Meeting

Fragmented report notes Jennings and others absent from a meeting in New Mexico. Mentions involvement with a commission, references a Detroit series, and hints at legal or procedural doubt. The text is garbled with multiple place names and names unclear.

Jennings

Fair Grounds Race Results Summary

Race by race results show multiple Thoroughbred sprints and middle-distance events. Winners include Mimi ridden by Daniel at 7.80 given 3 furlongs for two-year-olds and Long Paint with Minnetty aboard at eight furlongs for older horses. Other notable placings: Muldron ridden by Finnerty and Clonaxlee with Johnson, plus Changing Moods in a two-mile event episode.

Mimi Daniel Legere Glennie Smith Furlomss Muldron Finnerty Crump Garner Asp Pat Calhoun Big Sweep Fretwell Clonaxlee Johnson Baward Gray iLevens Lida Oe David Th Fifra Workman the Hall Harvery Atxo Marsdale Blue Torch Green Blazes Andy Wauton Run Sublma Fexson Cele Joan Zon Jenny Dear Yo Platte J Uhy Alay Gmar Crrl Chapple Huathormne Peace Maker Karasla Sincereby

Orlando Entries First Hack And Thoroughbred Mile Race

Fragmented OCR text lists multiple race results and horse names with purses around 700 dollars. Entries include Three year olds and maiden, various weights, and noted horses such as Colonel Pat and Golden Lorks with unclear placements. The passage shows racing card style details in a deteriorated form.

Grate Charles Dd Burt Pat Golden Lorks Sun Hedron Savev Beinimar Tribun Gitte Ees Cgarlah Basil

Rifle League of High Schools Formed in State

The Connecticut High School Rifle League forms for the coming year with 20 matches planned. Martha McCann is president and Robert Rourke secretary treasurer. Teams include Warren Harding Central Bridgeport Weaver New Haven Hillhouse Hartford Choate Prep. Schedule lists 20 matches across home and away venues.

Martha McCann Warren Harding Hilgh Robert Rourke Central High School Bridgeport Bridgeport High New Haven Hillouse Weater High Hartford Choate Prep Wallingford Warren Harding-Central High Warren Harding New Haven-Choatsa Prep Walingford Warren Harding-Weaver Prep Central High-Choate Prep New Haven-Weaver High New Haven Warren Harding-Chaate Prep Weaver High-Central High Aeideeport New Haven-Central High Newaven Weaver High-Choate Prep New Haven-Chase Prep New Traven Warren Harding-Weaver High Wal-singford Warren Harding-Choate Prep Wal-iingford Warren

Pitcher Eddie Phink and Plank's Spitter Memorable

Four celebrated pitchers formed the Mach machine as Eddie Phink of Gettysburg and his peers showcased eccentricities and skill. Plank’s spitter against Ty Cobb sealed a key moment, while Phink pitched with rheumatic pain to help Connie Mack’s team win the 1910s World Series. Tomorrow, Charles Albert Bender.

Atery Paem Eddie Phink Gettisburg Rube Waddell Hadie Plank Detroit Crawford McIntyre Cobb Bush Rossman Phink Jack Lapo Tyris Cab Sam Eddie Lapp Jack Lupp Piang The Glans Connie Mack Mathewson Connie Matty Danny Murphy Giants

Rickard to Sign Tunney for Title Bout in New York

promoter Tex Rickard prepares to lead a St Louis trip with associates and reporters to sign Gene Tunney for the world heavyweight defense in New York next September. He hints at a possible agreement but declines to confirm details, while Jack Dempsey may join plans. Humbert Pugazy of New York says he is watching and denying a westward trip to see Tunney ahead of Rickard.

New York Tex Rickard St. Louis Gene Tunney Rickard Tunney St. Leis Jack Dempsey Wckard Dempsey Tameet ‘Tunney Humbert Pugazy

8th District Women's Fist Race at Havana Club Event

Odds listed for a mixed harness card show multiple trot and pace races for three and four year olds plus older horses. Notable entries include Forest Love The Wife, Flying ne ta, Demijum, Belly Helle, The Ally, and Mountally Sibde with purses around 700.

Havana Forest Love Drewing Kheing Myon Cavalry Ward Belly Helle the Ally Demijum Flying Neta Merline Tole Wandering Gelie Mountally Sibde Imekary Ashburton North Wales Barrister Bi Rockswork Ink Henry Attractive Merry Minx

Leading Amateur Batters of State in Tonight’s Tournament

The piece notes top amateur golfers including Light Horse Harry Cooper entering the $10,000 Los Angeles Open and Kalifornia events amid environment effects on scores. It highlights Cooper’s early wins, the field’s strength, and the East-West contest dynamics as California courses host major tests.

Harry California Cooper Los Angeles el Cabellera George von Film von Elm Pur Cooper Vane Columbus Metropolitan Rey del Monte Pebble Beach Monterery Peninsula Bill Methorn Johnny Farrell Cyril Walker Bob Cruickshank Ge Yon Ebn George Dunan Duncan Assi Cass Cooper MacDonald Smith Lakeville Mac Smith Ceonge von Jsanther Wei Wooper Etey Smith Ovbe

American boxers win over Swedes in major meet

Report from Chicago notes American boxers capturing honors in a tournament against Sweden and Denmark. Welterweight matchup saw strong rounds as American fighters prevailed. Danish, Norwegian, and other teams struggled. results highlight USA success in the event.

Rboeton Anne Sweden Elias Orem Eden ‘de Sen Denmirk Ated Kurt Jen Tony Taverliest Andreas Petre

Wisconsin Wins In A Sudden Finish

Wisconsin pulls out a victory in a tight contest as they edge the opposition at the buzzer. The win keeps their momentum in a key early season game and signals strong performance from the team.

Ohio State Triumph In Pillshur Sectional Clash

In a tense sectional contest at Pillshur tonight, Ohio State overpowers Columbus opponents with a 43 point margin, showcasing sharp shooting and rebounding as the home crowd cheers a decisive victory.

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