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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1927

Page

17

Tigers Face Holyoke in Dusty League Clash

Tigers resume Elsy tonight at Roseland Palace to meet Holyoke led by Jenn as they chase fourth place. A win over the runners-up would lift Bridgeport into fourth. Conley, the Tigers’ goalie, shows marked defensive improvement as they fight for league lead with New Haven and keep every result impactful.

Tigers Holyoke G-E Brass Bridgeport Elsy Jenn Roseland Palace Bukht Waterbury Conley New Haven

Yale crews start winter drills after holiday layoff

Yale University crews resume practice after a break, with senior and freshman boat groups heading to water today. Winter track candidates are released for early trials, ahead of a meet against the New York Athletic Club, as Winchester AC hosts the NYAC event and plans to open the arena on the 28th for Bulbee varsity against St. Nicholas club of New York.

New Maven Yate University Cress New York Athletic Club Fai Winchester AC New York A. C Teama Connors Aowkey Arena Bulbee St. Nicholas Club of New York

McCullough Wins Bridgeport Golf Bout

Stamford report notes E R McCullough of Bridgeport won a five putting match at Bill Ryan's indoor golf house this week. His score was 27 for 19 hours and the victory highlighted local play in the brisk winter scene.

Stamford Jan E.R. McCullough Bridgeport Bill Ryan

Young McAullife Undergoes Surgery at St Vine Hospital

Henry Gerrity known as Young McAusife, popular referee, underwent a pan operation yesterday at St Vine hospital. He was operated on by Dr Andrew J. McQueeney and is reported resting comfortably by hospital officials.

Henry Gerrity Young McAusife St. Vinecent’s Andrew J. McQueeney

Rickard to Meet Tunney Today to Discuss Fight Contract

Tex Rickard boxing promoter and Gene Tunney plan a contract talk for the heavyweight title defense tomorrow morning in St. Louis. Rickard arrived from New York with Dudley Field Malone and Tunney's adviser Milly Gibson as reporters gathered. Tunney was in vaudeville and met Rickard briefly before resuming performances.

ST. Louis Tex Rickard Gene Tunney Tunney Richard

West Point Adopts Three Year Rule in Sports

West Point plans to adopt the three year rule in all sports, indicating a move to join the New England Intercollegiate Wrestling Association. An army official wrote to Prof. H. B. Reiter, director of physical education at Lehigh University, chairing the wrestling committee of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Bethlehem West Point Army H. B. Reiter Lehigh University National Collegiate Athletic Associaton Ene

Boxers Ready for Feature Fights at Roseland Palace Tonight

Boxers complete training today for tomorrow night’s Acorn Club card at Roseland Palace. Steve Smith will clash with Johnny Dixon of Newark in the main event, a likely final meeting as both seek supremacy. Also on the bill are Jim Bones vs Frisco Granta, Johnny Saxon vs Johnny Kelly, Tracer Fergnann vs High Hut McColliral, Slam Macklin vs Jack Day, and Ray Davie vs Baroney Kelly, all eight or four round bouts with prospects of action and punch.

Boexers Acorn Roseland Palace Acorn Club Steve Smith Johnny Dixon Newark Jim Bones Frisco Granta Alan Palace Hones Bridgeport Navi Bones Johnny Saxon Johnny Kelly Hout Tracer Fergnann Waltingford High Hut McColliral Jersey City Brideeport Caterier Macklin Qhick Ray Davie Norwalk Baroney Kelly

Qualifying Round Highlights Coast Open Golf Tournament

Los Angeles hosts six-course qualifying for the $10000 Los Angeles open with many high scores. Notables exempted include Amour, Brady, Black, Hare Cooper, Glegel, De Mane, Dalbert, Durrea, Kerrigan, Farrell, and others from major clubs and cities. The top 14 scorers advance to medal play beginning Friday at El Catilero Country Club near Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Cal J H. Kinnear Redford Country Club Detroit Wes el Catilero Country Club Thomas Amour Washington D. C Mike J. Brady Minwroneck N. J. Dunn Black Wichita Res Harer Cooper V. Creavy Larchmant N. J Leo Glegel New York Arthur de Mane Great Nork Vic Dalbert Motie Durrea Tacoma Eorge Duncan Surrey England John Golden Paterson No J Eda Gayer Unteaxu Willie Hunter San- Me Munici Mark Hart Fresno Joe Kirk Skywater Country Club

First Place Up For Grabs In Loyalty League

Tonight teams No. Five and Six collide to decide the lead in the Loyalty Lodge Bowling league. The standings show a tight race with Winnick still atop, while Gurevitz posts a 128 high single and Derman clocks an 1828 high total amid team marks of 605 and 1423 respectively.

Loyalty Lodge Winnicck Winnick Aingle Gurevitz Derman Marklees Jacobson

Hoppe Trails Hagenlacher In 1500-Ball Billiards Match

New York June 5 Wille Hoppe trails defending champion Eric Hagenlacher 600 to 434 in the first block of their 1500 title match at the Hotel Pennsylvania. Hagenlacher shows flashes, Hoppe runs a long string, then Hagenlacher recovers with sharp caroms before Hoppe extends the lead.

New York Wille Hoppe Billard Eric Hagenlacher Pennsylvania Hageniacher Horen- Jacher Balk Hagenlacher Wagenlacher Hat Rune Hatla

Eastern League leaders hail from New Haven and Providence

Chet Thomas of New Haven and Bill Edwards of Providence head the Eastern League pitching averages for 1926. Thomas allowed the fewest earned runs per game at 2.295 over 25 appearances, going 15 4. Edwards led in wins with 25 in 38 games. Johnny Enzmann helped the Bears with 17 wins in 47 appearances and a .680 ERA. Spike Van Alstyne, Andy Rush, and Hank Thormahlen followed among the leaders.

Beer Ave Thomas N. J Edwards Hyman N. H Brown Keefe Water Nichols Enaminn Bridgeport Graham Goldsmith van Alstyne Anderson Wiltse Albany Woodman Fuller Ekelson Rush Thormahien Loftus New Haven Metevier Spr Jayce Boo Fortune Spring Johnson H-Alb Jamerson Pitts Blyvomer Kahn Owen Hart-New Haven Spear Prov G. Brown Pitt H Jones Pitta James Hart-Water Mayberry Batchelder Bridge-Pit Vargas Saunders McCorry Atirey Chise Moger Marquard Cummings Zellars Foreman Martford Tho Taylor Springdeha Dutty Piltshunty Providence Mulin Albany i Gullotan N. He Wa Rachac Wraterbury Howe Jenkins Hartford Tanivan Barry Pittsburgh Wesdward N. HH Springer Waterbury Ruy Matthews Signion Spr- Bridgeport Schwebrer Alb-Pitt Shea Elycing Ecmaretu Stetcker Genedlet Pitt Stone Smith Albany Chet Thomas Bill Edwards Statstician Johnny Enzmann Spike van Alstyne Andy Rush Hank Thormahlen

Yankees to Meet Cards in Training

New York announces a 21 game spring exhibition schedule with nine games against the St Louis Cardinals. The slate includes trips to Avon Park and St Petersburg, Florida, two games against Brooklyn at Ebbets Field, and visits to Savannah Montgomery Atlanta Knoxville Chattanooga and Nashville as the Yankees train in Florida and Georgia before opening play in early April.

New York APA St Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Avon Park St. Petersburg Pla Yankees Cardinals Jacksonville Savannah Montgomery Atlanta Knoxville Chattanooga Nashville Brooklyn Ebbets Field Tosten Graves Cinemati Redy Rainm're Ouldea Yarkees Sti Feterabury

Central High League Leads Show Tied Teams In Standings

Rooms 216 and 224 lead the Central High School Rowing league with three straight wins each. The standings show a balanced race as teams add tests to their schedules and chase early season dominance.

Industrial league clash heightens Brasa Locomobile tie chase

Tonight Bridger port Brasa faces General Eleotergy in a pivotal Industrial league game that could pull Brasa back into a tie for first. Locomobile visits Crane in a key matchup as Crane holds top form with four straight victories.

Brasscos LOCO Crane Bridgerport Brasa General Eleotergy M. C. Dn Brans Locomobile Crane Locomobile

Can't Place Game Under U. S. Control

Washington January 6 Rep Kelly of Pennsylvania Republican said nothing could be done to place baseball under federal control after conferring with Senator Capper Republican of Kansas he announced the investigation would continue to determine Congress power.

Washington Jan Kelly Republian Pennsylvania Capper Kansas Congress

Congress High Fairfield Quintet Preps for Roger Ludlowe Tilt

Congress High prepares for a fast, well matched game against Fairfield High. Coach Harry Lyon runs daily workouts focusing on team play as Congress aims to win next Friday at Roger Ludlowe. Provisional lineups include Kiely Kean Gallagher Devlin McGirr Voorhees. The Congress five also schedules a clash with Fairfield High on Wednesday Jan 19 at Roger Ludlowe gym.

Congress High Roger Ludlowe Congress Gym Harry Lyon Joan Wairfield Congress High Fairfield Kiely « Kean Sakowmr Gallagher E Devlin McGirr Congress Quintet Fairfield High Five Roger Gudlow

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