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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1927

Page

8

Tigers Top Holyoke as Bridgeport Cruises in Dusty League

Bridgeport Tigers outplayed Holyoke Funware-up 19 to 4 in an American Roller Fato league game. Thompson starred with swift rushes and a six goal night, teaming with Duggan to power Bridgeport ahead, while St Aubin led Holyoke’s scoring in a one-sided match.

Bridgeport Tiger Holyoke Funware Tigers Harry Thompson Barry Af Wadi Thompson Marine Tialyoke Moothly Id Dusan Larky George Hirt Duggan Brown Dungan Thompsn Pierce Holyoke Dungsan St Aubin Pratt Fara St. Aubin Thompson SR Jean Cusick Morrison Torley Gow Bridgeport Thomson Bridgeport Thompson Holyoke Pierce Bridgeport Dugean Holveks Bridgeport Dusen Holyoke St Aubin

Telegram to Have Series on Amateurs Box Promotion

Senator Charles A Shang Wheeler will present a bill to place amateur boxing under the state boxing commissioner. The move aims to end corrupt practices by promoters and AAU officials, with several prominent boxing figures backing the measure. A three part series will begin tomorrow.

AAU Charles A ‘“Shang'' Wheeler

Kid Kaplan Beats Lou Paluso In Cleveland Bout

Kid Kaplan won a decision over Lou Paluso after a six round bout in Cleveland. Kaplan controlled every round while Paluso showed a brief rally in the second frame with a couple of stiff blows. The card listed Kaplan at 123 22 pounds and the other results included a six round draw and another feeder bout in the Cleveland area.

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Injured McCallister Named Cleveland Indians Manager

Jack McCallister, once an early baseball prospect from Marietta Ohio, becomes Cleveland Indians manager without ever playing a big league game due to a broken kneecap suffered before his major league debut. He rebuilt his career through study and scouting, rising from minor leagues to the Tribe’s coaching and front office, earning the manager job after long service in the sport.

Cleveland Jack Mrailister Cleveland Indians Jack Marietta Flumbue McCallister Harftford Connecticut St Louis Cardinals Pliny Charley Horee Columbox Nfe Barnard Indiana Columbus Bernard Tribe Trin Speaker Booke Thelub Sperker

Bear Stockholders Meet Friday at Bridge-Dort Club

The Bridge-Dort club will hold its annual meeting Friday afternoon at two o'clock in A J Merritt's offices. Election of officers and plans for the coming season will be discussed. George S Hil is expected to be reelected president while he recovers from a severe bout of influenza. He will attend the Eastern league meet next week.

Bridge- Dort A J. Merritt George S Hil Hill Rippe

Presidents Face Carmel Hall Five Tris Afternoon Clash

Harding High meets Carmel Hall of Stratford in Stratford for the first game of a series filling in after Stamford cancellations. The Presidents seek revenge after last year’s losses to Carmel Hall as they face a grueling eight day stretch including Fairfield High and Ansonia. Lineups list jaiding High Carmel Hall with FE Russell MacPadden Sisko Dizenzo Klein Be Russell Cholko Fisher Larson De Rosa La Hanusovaky Graham Savola RG.

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Hawley High Dominates New Milford In Big Win

Hawley High defeated New Milford High 63 to 7 in a dominant home victory at Hawley gym. Leahy led with 18 points, while the Hawley quintet shared the spotlight as every starter contributed. The Hawley seconds also topped New Milford 4 to 2 in the preliminary clash.

Newtown Hawley High School New Milford High School Hawley Achool Leahy Reading Hiy Croft Hawley High Berkshires

Rovers Tied for East Side Lead After OT Loss

The Bridgeport Midgets defeated the Rovers 20 to 17 in overtime at City Gymnasium, tying for first in the East Side Midget League. Bridgeport led 18 to 15 at end of regulation, scoring five points in OT to Rovers two, ending the Rovers’ prior lead. Mohawks crushed Triangle 21 to 4 in the other game.

Bridgeport Midgets Rovers City Gymnasium Bridgeport

Princeton Crew Starts Practice in Gymnasium

Princeton New Jersey January 17 150 candidates for Princeton crews began winter training under coach Cowen Cuck uoge in the Bro kin Gymnasium The team will prepare on machines and in two mile runs as they lift shells for spring on Lake Carnegie while undergoing physical drills with wrestling coach Clarence Wexter assisting

Princeton N. J Brokin Gymnasium Cowen Cuck Uoge Washingham Lake Carnegie Continena Wen Clarence Wexter

Bigglers Host Brooklyn Team in Underwood Night Game

The Bickster's Stars face Brooklyn AC in the Underwood Night game at Colonial Hall tomorrow night. Brooklyn line includes Dunn, Burns, Maker, Daley, McNamara, Ahlstrand, O'Rourke, Cassidy, and Cody Le. Two hundred Underwood factory girls have tickets.

Underwood Shor Colonial Hall Bickster Stars Brooklyn AC Underwood Iritenrich Brooklyn Combine

Golden Eagles and Burr Roads Win Boys Games

The Golden Eagles defeated Waldorfs 22 to 5 in a West Indies Midget League game. Burr Roads beat Westerns as Homko scored 14 field goals for Burr Roads.

Golden Eagles Burr Roads Homko Burr Roads Swamp Westerns Waldorfs Burr Roade Westerns Ind Swanson Prichner Marshall Sass Hatrick Benczo

Six Meriden High Players Suspended For Season

Meriden April 17 AP Six star players from Meriden High School basketball teams, three boys and three girls, were suspended for the season by Principal Paul Muller for breaking team rules. Boys involved Captain Al Smith Tony Tomkelvicz and Bob Trefoar admitted taking part in semi pro games while the girls Catherine Steele Catherine Brye and Edith Cummings violated training rules during a recent road trip.

Meriden Meriden High School Paul 3. Muller al Smith Tony Tomkelvicz Bob Trefoar Catherine Steele Catherine Brye Edith Cummings

Central High Poised To Extend Win Streak At Naugatuck

Central High basketball seeks a seventh win in eight games as it hosts Naugatuck at Hilltop gym. Coach Eddie Reilly emphasizes a strong defense and improved shooting after a tough New Haven matchup, aiming to continue a challenging schedule’s solid run.

Central High Hilltop Naugatuck Eddie Reilly Central New Haven Rely Atx Trade Congress Fairfield High West Haven Croaby Lyon Terrace Hilltoppers Greenwich Bill Tierney Stamford Lock City Reilly Millionaires Rely Will Naugy

Cupid Tackles Iowa Court Quintet Hard

In Iowa City on January 17 three University of Iowa basketball players are married and two more are rumored engaged. Capt Hogan, guard, married before freshman year and fathered a child before completing his first year. George Van Deusen, veteran guard, wed after his freshman year. Mrs Van Deusen is a university junior. Pereay Rawland, center aspirant, married in August. Rex Captain Chuck McConnell, guard, and Gordon Hetty Phillips, forward, are reported engaged.

Iowa City University of Iowa Capt Hogan George van Deusen Ward Pereay Rawland van Deusen Rawland Rex Charles Chuck) McConnell Gordon Hetty) Phillips

Leading teams tied with four wins apiece in league action

The Industrial bowling league shows Bassick Warners and Underwood tied for first, with Bullard Singer and GE contesting remaining spots. Falco leads individual standings, posting high average and top single, while Mabaly records high single of 148 and Bassick posts high team total. Young to share Catalina marathon purse after trainer payment plan details emerge.

Bassick Warners Underwood Bullard, Singer General Electric Falco Mabaly Horne Warner Brow

Fink 1s Winner Over Herman in Hard Ten Round Bout

Frankie Fink of New York won a decision in a grueling ten round bout against Tommy Herman of Philadelphia. The card also saw Jimmy Jones knock out Eddie Burnebrook early, with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission ordering an investigation into the KO count. Milton Cohen defeated Al Miller, while Eddie Leonard stopped Jack Gentile in the fourth.

Philadelphia Frankie Fink New York Tommy Herman Jimmy Jones Youngerons O Eddie Burnebrook Baltimore Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission Burnetrook Milton Cohen al Miller Youngstown Eddie Leonard Jack Gentile

Interchurch basketball double bill at United gym

Two Interchurch Basketball League games tonight at the United gym floor Park Street First M E versus Olivet Uniteds against the Olivet combine with lineups featuring players such as Walters Holmes Kalmes Elam Curwaenaee Thorndyke and Reichert amid a roster of Amstrand Moss Hunt Trepper Hoffman Ahlstrana Thompson and referees Petrino.

Interchurch Park Streets M_E Uniteds Olivet United Gym Park Street M. E. Breate Walters Holmes

Steade's All Stars Meet TeMolay Five in Local Heat

Steade's All Stars will meet the TeMolay five Friday night at Holden Hall in a high heat amateur contest. Steade's team is from the Church League, adding local interest to the matchup.

Steade All Stars Holden Hall

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