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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1927

Page

8

Amateur Boxing Riot Ends Main Bout Disqualification

In Colonial Hall a highly anticipated amateur boxing program devolved into chaos after Jack Lenn was disqualified in the extra round of the main event against Johnny Scalzi. Police cleared the ring as Scalzi and Lenn’s supporters clashed, with referees suspending further action and escorting fighters to the locker rooms.

Lenn Scalzi Colonial Hall Jack Lenn Johnny Scalzi B Fan Batte Fihters Benn Chick Creaton Scala Scales Lena Aigl Mth Ando Leon Vardis Createn Aizi Thia Jai Ted Laix Eddie Moore Moore Jeres Creaton Ted Charlie Gordon Jack Rhey Johnnny Andrews Newven Frank Hubbell Dxeport Johnny Thomas Tilly LaCroix Bridgeport Vemenic Sorrovce Domenic DeMayo Haven

Brown Becoming Paris Boxing Hero

Brown the Tail Negro bantam from Harlem has risen in Paris boxing circles. He defeated Al Merlo and Fabre, impressed French fans, and drew with Seeley, Beirn’s champion. He heads to England to pursue fights at the National Sporting Club.

Brown Harlem Joe Jeanette Paris al Merlo Fabre Seeley Beim Enso Hore

Barbarian on Garden Card Is January 7 Match

A ten round bout between Spig ere of Foratelia Idaho and a sturdy enian flehter of Detroit took place yesterday as the semi final to Tod Morgin Phil Methaw, with a bout at Moullson Square slated for January 7.

Foratelia Idaho Enian Flehter Detroit Tod Morgin Phil Methaw Moullson Square Argen

MIAMT Peach claims top spot in second half effort

The report notes Mirch Beech leading the charge in the second half as Peach edged Beech to win with 277 points. Former star Sarason finished strong, taking second place with a solid score and adding to a list of notable performances in a crowded field.

Conn Wil Pine Tish Tone Sarason Jegle Jegle Iatehtses Hoelder

Williamstown Sports Highlights and Teams Decline

In Williamstown, Masetan, a local athletics summary notes notable past year performances across baseball, basketball, hockey and swimming. The piece highlights Will, a standout on a top team, with references to winter and spring events, a strong coaching presence, and upcoming tennis and track contests amid a developing schedule at Lakaro arena.

Williamstown Masetan Macy Will Cader Coacy Bower Tmuartenby Air Simes Lakaro Jin Oh Honest Tor

New Haven Team Faces Off in Local Showdown

Fringe text from OCR shows unclear lines about New Haven teams and a planned event. Key entities include New Haven and references to a weekly or planned meeting. The legibility issues limit precise details or outcomes.

Western Conference Football History and Leaders 1919–1924

The piece surveys Western Conference football, noting Michigan leads with high conference success while several teams like Northwestern Indiana and Purdue show under 30 percent win rates since 1919. Ohio State dominates the undetermined period, with Minnesota sharing titles in 1916 and 1924 and Chicago staying undefeated in 1913 and 1917.

Saiarksichigan Wolverines Hivagu Lowe Innerota Northwestern Undiana Par Ohio State Anwever Fen Achoel Tate Timois Ohigan Chicago Ittist Bet Vena Ae

Belmont Futurity to Be Richest Turf Event in Country

New York Jan 4 AP announces Belmont futurity entries for next fall will exceed 1985 indicating the stake will be worth more than 100000, making it the richest turf event in the United States.

New York Belmont Peek Wertchester Racing Association Cels Il Fordiam Unt New York University George St. Bona Haery Inter-Council

Traders Defeat Norwalk High by 29 1018 Score

Bridgvenert Trade School defeated Norwalk High 25 to 18 in a rough game. Jace and Baltremas led the offense for the locals while Verlmann stood out for Norwalk in a closely contested matchup.

Norwalk Bridgvenert Jace and Baltremas Verlmann Alexander Rf. J “Wh Meyer E Tererns Ubest Ly Isvinls Cpr Veeer Mace Frommer

Boxer Held For Opponents death In Bronx Card

York January 4 AP A 21 year old Bronx boxer Lane was held for homicide after his opponent Robert Schleiger 28 died from brain injuries seconds after a four round bout. Lane was in custody awaiting examination and the card was halted while officials investigated.

York The Bronx Robert Schleiger Wood Aoe Watert A. C. Kelzer Schleiger Hot

St Patrick's Win, Sor, Oat, Jane 4 CAP Patricks Slip

St Patrick's of Toronto suffered a setback in the cellar of the national league as Detroit edged ahead in a rough game. National Hockey League results show Montreal 2 Ottawa 2 in a tied contest.

Sor Oat Jane Patricks Tem Toronto

Hilltoppers Meet Fairfield Quintet Tonight

Hilltoppers star Buddy Meade leads Central High with 29 points over three games, followed by Winnie Hoffman at 22. Other scorers include Sandy, Mayane, Reilly, Buswehl, Montanary, Sicilian, Chalilin, Munkasey, and Wendell. Tonight they face Fairfield High on the Fairfield court in a promising matchup after a 29 to 26 win over the Alumni. West Haven visits Saturday for a test against the state champions.

Buddy Meade Central High Hilltop Winnie Hoffman Sandy May Ane Reilly Buswehl Montanary Reillykes West Haven Bridgeport Hilltoppers

Holland Enters 1927 Davis Cup Team Championship

Holland has entered the Davis Cup field as the third nation for the 1927 team championship tourney. Announcement by the United States Lawn Tennis Association on January 4 confirms Holland joining Australia and the United States in the event.

New York Holland United States Lawn ‘Tennis Association

Yale Board Weighs Wood Case At Meeting

Yale University Athletic Board sat in New Haven to decide on the Wood baseball scandal. The action may involve former star Wood and Ty Cobb era figures as the board weighs testimony after a prior conference with league officials. Details remained guarded as the board considered its next steps in the long running matter.

New Haven Conn Gap Chicago Kenesaw Mounti Landia Yale University Athletic Board of Montsol Ty Cobb Detroit Yale Board of Control Mintonec Darteh

Bald Player Mattos Md Ds Weds Miss Laura Tone Le

A wedding occurred today as Mattos, a Bald player, married Miss Laura Tone Le at a local ceremony. D'Arcy era, deu oe, and other attendees highlighted the new union in a modest setting.

Mattos Laura Tone le

Smith Expected to Beat Dixon in Third Encurse Bout

Acorn club promotes all star cards at Roseland Palace to satisfy patrons. Headlined by Bec Smith of the Wind and Johnny Dixon of Newark in a third encounter. Smith trains daily with Jules and Steve Culver. card includes Ferguson-High Hat and Saxon-Kelly bouts.

Acorn Roseland Palace Palace Billy Jordan Iteve, Smith The Wind Johnny Dixon Newark Smith Acorn Cirb Dally Jules Steve Culver New York Abin Mowit Steve Durin Sifudy N Smith Shay Markin

Two Overtimes Fail to Decide In Tie Hockey Game

Providence and Springfield battled to a 2 to 2 tie in two overtime periods in the Canadian American Hockey League. The contest, described as the roughest game of the season here, drew a well attended crowd.

Meigs Defeats Public Market 18 17 in Mercantile Lease

Meigs defeated the Public Market team by 18 to 17 in the Mercantile Lease last night. The Post Pub forfeited to Reada in a related note.

Meigs Public Market Post Pub Reada Cinerin Smith

Compromise Reached in Ryder Cup Open Events

Officials report a compromise on the week of July dates for the Ryder Cup related events. The contested schedule affects the five countries involved, with the United States and Britain adjusting to fit a revised plan. The change aims to ensure participation across theOpen championship and related fixtures.

Yor Cap Amela H. He United Americamits Ted Iy Watters Hagen

Wallace Wins Lightweight Bout in Cleveland Ring

Walls Wallace, lightweight of Cleveland, scored a technical knockout over Cud ay De Moree of ittshirsh in the first three rounds of a scheduled 12 round bout here tonight in Cleveland.

Cleveland

Bickslers Stars Play Col GE Night With Stamford Blues

Commissioner Landis hearing in Chicago draws two former Bridgeport players to testify as Big Ed Walsh and Frankie Fuller may attend. Bickslers AH Stars face invading Stamford Blues in a General Electric Night at Colonial Hall with about 300 girls invited and a local Port club feeling ready to win. Lineups show Bickslers Borns Blacasso AL Morale Ahlstrand O Connell.

Bicksler KREF Stamford Blues Quintet Colonial Hall Tlanilis Chicago Bridgeport Ed” Walsh Bears Frankie Fuller Detroit Landis Sler AH Stars Stamford Blues General Electric Cori Portro York

St Augustine's Seizes Lead With Big Win

St Augustine's moved into sole first in the Parochial School League by routing St Charis 48 to 4. In another game, the Sacrament team beat Sacred Heart 36 to 17.

ST. Augustine's St. Augustine’s St. Charis Sacred Heart

Madison coach to choose own successor

Madison Wisconsin George Tittle University of Wisconsin football coach plans to relinquish direction of the team to devote full time to duties as athletic director. He will select a head coach to succeed himself.

Madison Wis George Tittle Athleti Univer Bimeself Unuvrs Aura

Renaissance Five Ties With Local Opponent In Midweek Tilt

The Ortsyal Watex basketball team faced the Renaissance Five in a contentious regional game under evening lights. Key players Jenkins and Coleman contributed, with J. Seo posting a 22.68 scoring mark as Mayet guided the pace.

Ortsyal Watex Renaissance Five Rochelle Mew Haven Coleman Te J. Seo Ee Eee Mayet

Ty Rosarys Meet at the City Holy nr

Readable fragments indicate a sports or meet event involving Ty Rosarys and Colonials at a city venue with names Vichila Mainiero Musante and Vercini Veaees. Details unclear but notes a gathering or meet with multiple participants and teams.

Vercini

Fragmentary Sports Note From an Old Page

The readable fragments describe basketball growth, province popularity, and the spread of courts, noting a shift in regional interest and the adoption of the sport across areas. Specific names, dates, or places are not identifiable in the text.

Frans

Indoor Track Meet Looms At Armory In Brooklyn

New York January 4 A major indoor track and field meet is set for Saturday night at the 106th Treasury Armory Brooklyn. A 14 event program features the Governor Smith trophy invitation race and a field including Vinc ent Lady Ray Clarke Jimmy Burgess Cooke Al Williams and Chet Bowden. Expected top performers include Lori McAlister and the world record holder for 100 meters plus other noted athletes from New York Syracuse and Columbus.

New York Feus Ney

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