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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1927
Page
17
Harding outplayed Trade School five as central district rivals clashed in Waterbury. Koslowski led the scoring with a string of baskets and free throws while Crosby High faced a stiff challenge from Trade School’s defense.
In a cluttered OCR segment, mentions of college basketball include Walter Johnson College Basketball with a game against St. Stesene and Westy on 3s, Maidlebury 22, and American Roller Polo results. The text also touches on hockey standings and scattered scores, reflecting a busy sports page with multiple teams and locales.
Yale Five defeats St Stephens by 28 to 45 in a basketball game. Key players and scores are noted, with Yale mounting a comeback effort though St Stephens secures the win.
Florida authorities brace for an intense season as forecasts warn of heavy storms and rising seas. Officials urge preparation across counties while agencies monitor systems and coordinate evacuations and response plans.
The report notes an exhibition involving Georges Carpentier and Coxes at a venue near Wa Manni with anticipation of their big clash. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a forthcoming bout and promotional activity.
Norwalk defeated Congress 23 to 17 on a windy game day. Home team capitalized on turnovers and strong defense to secure the victory.
Fragmentary report mentions TDIMANT BES WARREN and Jack Wain in a potential ownership or transfer of a twelve unit or asset. Details are unclear, but the notes imply a notable local business or property move with mention of Knucks and a Mt reference.
Fragmentary AP sports item describes brief action and outcomes with garbled names and places, yielding limited readable facts. No clear teams, scores, or events can be reliably extracted from the damaged OCR text.
In a tense overtime clash the Americans edged the Cougs in a hard fought contest. Both teams traded leads as late drama kept fans on edge before a decisive late play sealed the win for the Americans.
Harvard Committee report on healing rift with Princeton Tigers remains unacted upon amid two months of meetings. Officials acknowledge failed attempts to mend relations as Harvard faces ongoing strain with the university's historic athletic rival.
Results from Orlando show five furlong sprints for three year olds and older with purses from 50 to 580. Notable entries include St Quentin, Green Woods, Rapid Stride, Mimonides, and Afi with various jockeys and odds listed.
Horse list and times from Havana track show two-year-olds in race one with several entrants and times, including Watson 117 and Himes 41 85 45, plus Ella Rufus Mary Prone Tim Bell and others. Second race features tour-year-olds in six furlongs with Elkcrest and Vulsate among the starters, time 113 4 5. Third race covers four-year-olds six furlongs with Gladstone and Miss Mise chief in notable finishes, others listed. Fourth race for three-year-olds six furlongs with Zuker Mortertsen and Three Sixty 10s, time 1 12 fisn rin. Fifth race lists Mary TR 105 and contenders Worth and Tripo with times 146 13. Sixth race presents three-year-olds and up in one and one sixteenth miles with St John Kellum and Mortensen among the runners, time 147. Also ran notes include Forest Lore and Yellow.
Race results list horses and times for two year olds in a short dash event at Tia Juana with entrants Some Fashion Vo neyee Red Cross Princess and others, detailing miles and fractions, jockeys and weights. The page continues with four and five other races listing participating horses and final times.
Central High school travels to Waterbury to face Crusty High in a fast paced city showdown. Coach Reilly fields his strongest lineup with Meade, Sandy Hoffman Chaiklin, and Captain Buswell as regulars, while May and Munkasch add depth from the bench. The match follows a 23 to 15 win over West Haven last Saturday as the team aims for a sixth straight victory before February graduation amid lineup changes and practice disruptions.
Humber J Fuenze announced a March 1 start for an indoor arena in Brooklyn. The Fugazy arena will cost between 5.0 and 6.0 million dollars, host all sports, and seat about 26 990 to 30 000, promising to exceed Madison Square Garden in capacity.
PORTLAND ME Jan l AP Laddie Lee former Holy Cross athlete knocked out Johnny Saxon of Bridgeport Conn in the fifth round of the minor bout at the Exposition-building Saxon was down four times in the round and again in the fourth showing gameness Tommy Toole and Pal Murphy were noted in other bouts with mixed results and several races listed with times and entries from the day’s program.
Multiple thoroughbred races run at New Orleans with purses from 1200 to 1506 dollars. Entries include Redskin, Wildrake, Rosa Phe, Prince Hewlet, and Fausto among four year olds and up in one mile events, plus a six furlong dash and a one mile three sixteenths claimers. Weather clear, track fast, conditions favorable for the meetings.
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