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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1927

Page

8

Tigers Meet New Haven Tonight Led by Duggan

New Haven Wolves lead the American Roller Proto League meet the Mitdseport Th ory tonight at the Roascland Palaces Door in the feature contest. A preliminary game between Chevrolet and Savin Rock clubs is on the schedule with amateur squads from Bridgeport. The Wolves climbed to first place last Saturday by defeating Holyoke Papermakers.

New Haven Wolves Mitdseport Chevrolet Savin Wolves Holyoke New Haven Rream Bridgeport Simon Purea A Duggan Bridgeparva Rush Atlit Pierce the Holyoke Haven Merkden Wate Bridgeport le Terbury

Bickslers Meet Stratford Legion Thursday Night

The Bicksler’s Stars schedule shows a midweek game with the Norwalk Red Men on Wednesday at Colonial wall floor and a clash with Stratford Legion Thursday. The lineup lists players including Hickster, Maher, Cavanaugh, Ulues, Urulgepert, and Red Men opponents.

Bickslers Stratford Legion Bicksler Norwalk Red Men Colonial Wall Stratford Stratfort Hickster AWD Stars Thorny Alistrand Guimrs Westport New Canaan New Cannan New Annaat

Lott Reappointed Leader in Western Tennis Circuit

Lott is named leader again in the Western division of the United States Lawn Tennis Association. At the meeting, Taitel States Lawn Tennis Association announced the standings with Hennessey of Indian ton and Teasiten of Ciiea distinguished among top players.

Lott Lott Ir Raniis Taitel Ratmciratan Ate Tolan Hennessey Ton ‘Iaowoa Adarien Teasiten Ciiea

Tilden Predicted Champion by Tennis Officials

New York officials of the United States Lawn Tennis Association predicted at a state meeting that William Tilden will become the next champion of American England. The forecast names Franc Jones W. Mersevery of New York as a key figure in the projection.

Ayracuse Tilden Amen Ensland Franc Jones W. Mersevery New York Provident United States Lawn Tennis Association Gaml New State Tennis Association

Sporting Echoes From A Packed 1928 Night Fight

A long fragmented report catalogs boxing night scenes with Munn versus Turner and Hangyen’s stand, noting crowd energy, ringside reactions, and lingering questions about future bouts. It references Tunney and Patton, local spectators, and era context, while describing the spectacle and atmosphere of a boxing card.

Welterweights In Limelight In Ring This Week

New York AP reports welterweight headlines in the east this week led by a Joe Dundee versus Eddie Roberta return bout at Madison Square Garden, 10 rounds, Friday night. A 11 or 10 round semi final features Meyer Cohen and Willie Narman, with Pete Latzo and Sam Baker to headline Wilkes Barre.

New York Wll Joe Dundee Baltimore Eddie Roberta Tacoma Roberts Dundee Madison Square Garden Meyer Cohen Holyoke Willie Narman Pete Latzo Sammy Baker Wilkes-Barre Baker Igtley Henry Goldberg Brooklyn Manhattan Eagina Tony Canzoneri Bushey Graham Joe Ryder Gotham Davey Abad Panama Andy Marten Boston

Michigan Matmen Ready for Meets

Michigan wrestlers train for the conference nett season with veteran leaders named in multiple weight classes. Skippers include Russ Baker at 115 pounds and Doty Kailes Doester as other veterans, with Miller aiming to defend his campus title. Newcomers Reubins and Sullivan challenge at 125, while Solomon contends at 125. Freshman champion Nagelkirk and others vie across 135 to 168 pounds as coach Keene highlights promising contenders.

Arbor Mich Michigan Wilford Keene Russel Baker Doty Kailes Doester Miller Baker Reubins Sullivan Keene Kay Galsterer Tt. F. Warren Donahoe George Rich Lounsbr Yg Smith Hager Breston

Hagenla cher to meet Hoppe again in Boston match

Willie Hoppe who recently regained his world billiard crown will face his late opponent Fagenlacher in a five day 3000 point exhibition match in Boston starting January 24. The event will be played in blocks of 30 and 60 with an avenue winter schedule.

Boston Jan Willie Hoppe Exloh Fagenlacher Willie Tun

Yale Sees Historic Losing Streak Extend in College League

Yale suffers its third straight loss in the Intercollegiate League as Dartmouth dominates 19 to 2. Simmen tops Yale scorers with 16 points, extending a league losing streak dating to 1924. Gartner of Princeton trails with 14 while Princeton beat Columbia on opening night.

New York Yale Dartmouth Itecords Togay Blue Simmon Blue Center Gartner Princeton

Port Chester Defeats Stamford Blues to Lead County League

Port Chester took top spot in the Fairfield County Basketball League by routing the Stamford Blues 40 to 24 before a record Stamford crowd. Buckley starred with five shots from difficult angles and three free throws, fueling the victory and halting Stamford’s hopes in the first half race.

Port Chester Stamford Blues Fort Chester Stamford Buckley

Connecticut Golfers at St Augustine Tourney

Connecticut players C Wilcox Meriden and Jl J O'Brien Wallingford competed in an eighteen hole medal play handicap event at the winter advertising league championship in St Augustine Florida. Wilcox shot 96 14 82 and O'Brien 1117 84 while Ralph Stassman of New York led the field with 92 22 70.

St, Augustine Mb C. Wilcox Meriden Jl J. O'Brien Wallingford Connecticut Sedal Winter Golf League St. Augustine Wilcox O'Brien Ralph Stasssman New York

Board to Probe Paddock's Case

Los Angeles January 1 Amateur status of Charles Paddock champion sprinter challenged by the National Amateur Athletic Union will be discussed by the Southern Pacific association next Thursday evening. Major Gwen Bird, registration chairman, announced today. Paddock's name in connection with a gasoline advertisement prompted the national body to suggest investigation by Robert Weaver, president of the Southern Pacific association.

Los Angeles Aby Amiateur Charles Paddock National Amateur Athletic Union Southern Pacific Gwen Bira Ise Oof Natonal Robert Weaver Southern Pacific Association

California tournament prize boost stalls at LA Country Club

An extra 32,500 for professional sellers may join California money tournaments but the Los Angeles Country Club has delayed its stake. The guide will set the terms for a forthcoming event as officials resolve commitments for the California pro tour team.

Los Angeles Calfornia Arums Prestley Steethe Caifornia Protosd

Harvard Holy Cross Duel in Indoor Relay Meet anunciado

Harvard and Holy Cross athletes will race a feature 1, 60 yard relay at the sixth annual indoor meet in Mechanies Snell on January 22 under the auspices of the Massachusetts Council Knights of Columbus.

Boston Harvard Holy Cross

Italian Youths Sports Plan Aims to Rival American Honors

Italian Premier Mussolini backs a youths sports program to develop athletes along American lines. Secretary Turati maps plans to back the 1928 Olympic team and match the recent Schneider Cup success by Major de Ferranili. A 50,000 seat stadium rises at Bologna with sports facilities for universities and clubs under Fascist oversight.

Rome Mussolini Turati Fascist Party Major de Fernarili United States Bologna Black Shirt Darky

Tigers First Rush Leads Circuit. Holy Name League Schedule

The St Augustine and St Patrick teams meet tonight at Kacey gym as the feature con test of the Holy Name League. Other games at Kacey gym pair Blessed Sacrament versus St Marys while St Charles faces Sacred Heart on Marys hall floor.

St Augustine St. Patrick Kacey Blessed Sacrament St. Mary's Mary's Hall St. Charles Lea Tomachuris Leonard Laren E. Copely Universon Murphy

Haskell Indian Eleven Roams Across Twenty States

San Francisco reports recount the Haskell Indians of Lawrence Kansas who played in twenty states over five years. They met Hawaii All-Stars in one season and had notable games with Boston College Michigan State and Los Angeles Athletic Club. Fullback McFanz led scorers with 247 points as coaches Hanley plan to build a new era at Haskell.

San Francisco Jan Meene Notre Dame Haskell Indians Lawrence Baters Tvrane Seo Atlantic Seaboard Pacific Los Anges Athletic Club Los Angeles Gona Ouniversity Washington State Boston College le Haske Michigan State Taft Lansing Hiskell Haskell Ma Redmen Kansas Haskell Tribe Honolulu Pop Warner Old Carlisle Jachuul Tulsa University Buehnel Pennayl

New Yale rink opens next Monday in New Haven

New Haven builds a fresh arena on the old site burned two years ago. The informal opening features the New Haven Eagles hosting the Springfield Indians, with hockey and skating to follow. A formal opening is planned for February.

New Haven New Haven Eagles Springfield Indians

Bermuda to Stage Tennis Tournament

Bermuda will host the 1927 Bermuda tennis championship at the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Club courts in Hamilton starting February. United States and Canada send strong teams, with Irish players G.O.N. Furn and Charles M. Kingsley set to compete for the International Tennis Club of Cirac Hiluain. Turnbull, a former Britain Isles Davis Cup player, and Kingsley, linked to Oxford-C Cambridge circuits, are noted for recent English tournament play.

Hamilton Bermuda Are Bermdda Ehiamilton United States Canada Boen N. Furn- Int Charles MH Kingsley Will Tenma Club Cireac Hiluain Cureles Turnbull Kingsley Cane Oxford-Cambridge

Fall River Topples New Bedford 3 1 In League Action

Fall River defeats New Bedford 3 to 1 while Providence routs Newark 6 to 1 in recent American League Soccer results. Newark and other standings not specified.

Fall River New Bedford Providence Newark

Northwestern seeks judge as grid coach

Chicago Jan AP reports Northwestern is seeking a head football coach to follow Glen Phistiethwaite. Negotiations were denied by athletic director Tag Wilson. Northwestern officials have made no overtures to Judge Walter P Steffen.

Chicago Northwestern Glen ‘Phistiethwaite Carnegie Tech Notre Dame Tag Wilson Purp Nfo Walter P Steffen

Girls City League schedule and standings update

Three games highlight Girls City League action. Park City Juniors eye a tie for first by facing Sacrament. Yale Cubs meet Stratfordites while Brocklawn faces General Electric as standings list Park City, Sacraments, Stratfordites, Yale Cubs, and Gen Electric.

Ees Ged Sacrament Park City Yale Cubs Strafordites Brocklawns General Electric Park City Drs Sacraments Stratfordites Gen. Electric

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