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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1927

Page

10

Toronto Youth Captures Swim-Landis Triumph at Catalina

A 11 year old Toronto swimmer, facing a treacherous kelp filled course and hostile tides, wins the $25,000 Santa Catalina Island marathon with a heroic burst late in the day. Crowds cheer as the young victor endures a grueling race to reach the finish, earning high praise from trainer and backers.

Vince Vincente Elif Tivader Toronto Ant Wilkens Tony Santi Cataligy Arm Neer Guidmer Hootyeves Atras Remy Calvina Island Finn Batog Santa Catalina Island

Racing Results and Entries from a Mixed Card

Race card summary lists results and entries across multiple races. Winners and prices shown for six furlongs to a mile events, with horses such as Malahe Tittle and Green Vase among entrants, plus four and five and a half furlong races for various ages. Also noted are other featured runners and time marks for the day’s program.

Havana Results First Race at Local Track

Race card lists multiple events with horses and odds, detailing first race results and entries such as Tavlos, Expressive, Royal Dick, and Peterse among others. notes times and placements, while other races cover claiming purses and distances, including six furlongs and a one mile event at the Lincoln Hotel Handicap.

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Young swimmer tells how he won the Catalina Channel

George Young a 17 year old Canadian long distance swimmer recalls his grueling Catalina Channel feat. He credits his mother’s faith and trainer H O Byarne for guiding him through the 32 to 45 stroke per minute crawl as he crossed the channel in the early hours, aided by friends and a borrowed motorcycle journey from Toronto to California.

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Princeton Takes Lead In Intercollegiate Circuit

Princeton moved into the top spot in the Intercollegiate league with a 20 to 8 win over Yale, giving Yale a 24th straight league defeat. Foote scored for Yale, and Princeton seized leadership with 36 seconds left as Columbia and Penn posted notable results in the circuit.

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Young diver wins daunting open water challenge in kelp lanes

George Young completes a grueling 12 mile swim to shore amid rough seas and kelp, finishing to cheers as the Greyhound crew and coastal watchers relay hope. He earns $25,000, plans to buy a home and bring his mother to Los Angeles, praising her influence.

Ross Guthrie George Young Fred Cady Cady Automobile Lightz San Vincente Akiff Willmington Yacht Club Youngs Los Angeles Mother

Major and Minor League Boards Confer On Draft

Major and Minor league committees will meet in French Lick Springs to discuss the baseball draft, including fixed price drafting and recall options. National and American league delegates from Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and others join discussions lasting three days.

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