Tendler Defeats Moran In Fierce Madison Square Garden Bout
Philadelphia lightweight Lew Tendler won a hard fought fifteen round decision over Pat Moran of New Orleans at Madison Square Garden. Moran pressed back repeatedly, blood streaming, but Tendler controlled the late rounds to secure the victory in a bout described by ring critics as one of Tendler’s toughest wins.
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Johnny Dundee Beats Pepper Martin In Boston Bout
Johnny Dundee of New York, junior lightweight champion, won a 10 round decision over Pepper Martin of Brooklyn in Boston. Dundee weighed 131 1 2 pounds while Martin tipped the scales at 132 1 2.
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Elias Howe 5 Edges Longfellow In Narrow Victory
The Elias Howe school boys defeated Longfellow 16 to 6 in a close Maplewood game yesterday afternoon. Longfellow led at halftime but Elias Howe rallied in the second half led by Roman who sank two neat field goals to seal the win.
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Roman
Maplewood shuts out Black Rock in West Side Class A game
Maplewood held Black Rock to no field goals in a West Side Class A boys game at Maplewood gym yesterday afternoon, defeating the Black Rockers 19 to 5. Buswell and Gordon starred for Maplewood in an all around performance, with the final score reflecting Maplewood dominance.
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Milford Lodge Bowls to Top Standings in League
Milford January 19 Wapewage lodge defeats Monitor Lodge Bridgeport to tighten first place in the State I. O. F. bowling league. Milford top scorer "Dummy" with 111 for the night and 264 high string. scholz 109. Hagberg 105 for Monitor. Detailed scores show Wapewage 478 total versus Monitor 413.
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O. F. Bowling League
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V F W Smoker At New Club Rooms Tonight
The Raymond W Harris post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held its first regular meeting at its new club rooms on State Street. Commander R Mills True and Adjutant Elwin Alexander won the members confidence. A smoker with boxing singing and music is planned for Saturday evening January 20 1928 at the club salon featuring Louis Bogash and his brother in an exhibition bout with Captains wm s imon pures to follow.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
State Street
R. Mills True
Elwin Alexander
Louis Bogash
Pioneer Club
Simon Pures
Bridgeport High Fives To Play This Afternoon
Bridgeport High School basketball doublesheader this afternoon at Lyon Terrace gym. Girls face Meriden High in an all important state title hopeful, while the boys meet Crosby in a game that could widen Bridgeport's slim chance of victory. The lineup lists Mrazik, Ericson, Christiansen, Randolph, Gilman among others as the team aims for a strong start.
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Christiansen
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Gilman
Williams Leads Stratford Legion Scorers in Tough Standings
Williams tops Stratford Legion with 43 points from 39 field goals and three fouls as Mitten trails with 26. The team record shows games won three of six, with tallies across opponents including Ansonia, East Ends, Norwalk Redmen, American Tube, and New Canaan, highlighting scoring leaders and season totals.
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Kelly Tops 2060 League Standings in Seesaw Battle
Locomobile bowling league races for individual honors and team leadership as J. Kelly reclaims the top spot, closely chased by Martin. Cookies Pushers hold an eight game lead with the old gonfalon in sight, while final standings show Cookies Pushers 28 wins 14 losses and other teams trailing.
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Fairmonts Visit Greenwich Y M C A Opener
The Fairmont team travels to Greenwich to meet the local Y M C A squad and end a losing streak. A win would bring them back to Fairmont with renewed confidence.
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Weiss Plans for Eastern League Banquet Gardella Invited
Now Haven January 13 The coming of Judge Landis and other big league celebrities to New Haven on January 26 focuses attention on a banquet honoring Wild Bill Donovan and the 1922 champions. Every member of the club is invited with most certain to attend.
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Bill Donovan
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Gene Martin
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Lew Malone
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Corona
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Tommy Carrigan
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Providence
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Bowman
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Sterling Stryker
California
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Joseph
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Cleveland
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Boston
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Kid Bartela
Joe Miller
Danny Murphy
Chief Bender
Gene
Nedl Ball
Johnny Nagle
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Jack ‘Gillerpie
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New York
Astern League
Stratford Kaceys To Bowl Locals Here On Sunday
In a state bowling league clash Stratford faces Bridgeport at home Sunday afternoon with both teams undefeated. The 3 pm match shapes as a hot duel, while standings show Bridgeport leading in pinfall over nine games and Stratford close behind after twelve games. Lineups include Kelly Hee M Tee Bateman Flynn Pastor Downey Dewey Musante and teams sit atop the standings with high totals by Wood Wallingford and Stratford.
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Fairfield Legion to Play Tonight
The Ridgefield town team meets undefeated Fairfield Legion tonight in the Legion half. The Kelly Brothers appear in the visitors lineup, with Kelly a former letterman. Local community A. team opens the event with a preliminary game. The Legion lineup includes Tiegion Brotherton Mills Kilcoyne Quinn Welly Porter Kilcoyne Stauss Corbona.
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Fairfield Legion
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J. Kilcoyne
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Carroll Corbona
Stratford High Defeats B. J. S. In Clean Basketball
Stratford High defeated the local State Trade school 22 to 5 in Stratford last night. Bedel Jed led Stratford with strong defense and steady scoring. Tieffernan and Flootmaker added eight points. Normgren and Burr starred for the Trade school quintet. Fred Hunt refereed the contest.
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Williams Loses Two Star Runners at Williams College
Williams fails to field star quarter miler Captain Clifton H. Stowers due to mumps while preparing for the season opener with M A C at Amherst. The relay team also loses Mackie and Ferkins to ineligibility as Caseh Seeley builds a new squad with Stew Richmond likely to act as captain alongside Olmstead and Dodge.
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Mohawks Win In Jr League Showdown at City Gym
The Mohawks crushed the Bengals 20 to 7 while the Pioneer Cubs defeated the Kil Kare Arrows 18 to 7 in Junior League No. 3 action at the City gym. OConnell stood out in the Mohawks game and Schevanek provided thrills in the Cubs clash.
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Rutgers to face Richmond on home schedule
Rutgers will play Richmond College November 17 at Neilson Field as part of a home heavy Southern opponents slate. The Scarlet schedule includes Pennsylvania Military College Villanova Lehigh NYU Boston University and Richmond with trips to West Virginia Lafayette Fordham and Ashland Stadium East Orange for away games.
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William P. Garrison
Neilson Iield
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Polo Grounds
West Virginia
Haston
Lafayette
Ashland Stadium
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Anna Baum Shrugs Fourth in National Swim Meet at Hub
Local swimmer Anna Baum finished fourth in a national yard freestyle event in Boston on Thursday night. She trailed Aileen Riggin by a half yard and was edged by Gertrude Hderls, Helen Wainwright, and Grace Kemple in heats and semi finals. The Park City girl showed rapid progress and earned an invite to the New England championships in March. Captain Baum predicts a strong outdoor season and expects local swimmers to contend at a high level.
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Four Church League Games Tonight Schedule
Four church league games are set for tonight. Two games will be at the city gym and several at Presley hall Stratford 3M. E Park street Congregational and First M E First Baptist face rivals at the city gym Nichols M E Wirst. Presbyterian and Summer field M EB play at Presby hall.
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Brasscos Seek Shortstop as King Rebounds
Brasscos hope to land a 10th shortstop within 10 days as Ken King recovers from surgery in Waterbury. Contract talks proceed via attorney Herman Weisman, aiming to complete Bolly Cahill’s job while he studies at Washington College. Neher may join the club next week as ownership pushes a quick roster fill. Skating entries rise for the national outdoor championships in Chicago with top names Roy Newitter and William Steinmetz among entrants.
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Brassco
Waterbury
King
Herman Weisman
Chicago
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Roy Mewhitter
William Steinmetz
Agijon
Kaceys 10 Play Brooklyn Wanderers Tonight
New Canaan Knights of Columbus basketball team defeated New Canaan five 20 to 18. Captain McGraw led the visitors with two late foul goals. Dondero and Burns starred for the visitors in a tense bridgeport matchup.
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St Charles and St Josephs Win at City Gymnasium
In Parochial School league play at City Gym yesterday St Charles beat Sacred Heart 12 to 10 in a tightly contested game. St Josephs defeated St Johns 22 to 6 as OConnor hit a late deciding basket to seal St Charles victory.
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Heilman stars in Detroit handball finals bid
Harry Heilman Tiger outfielder shines in Detroit City doubles tournament as he and his partner dominate all opponents and advance to the championship finals slated for Saturday. The strong local handball show includes notable players and a crowded field with high praise for Heilman’s skill.
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Tiger
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