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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1927

Page

19

Hill Re-elected President as Bears Stapleton Club Elects Officers

Bridgeport Baseball Club yesterday elected officers and directors. Hill was reelected president. Healy to be renamed. th offcers and directors announced. Thirteen players will receive contracts with the roster led by Schouvel Nutte Enemann Bencp Le Pict.As play resumes, training plans target four weeks at a southern site if possible.

Hill Bears Stapleton and Healy Bridgeport Baseball Club Hove Beira A. Khering Freedeet Hill Minster Stapleton Hil Ine Des Alec Schouvel Johnny Nutte Ptchers Tetony Enemann Jimmy Bencp Ardy Rusa Eddie le Pict Stapleton Shay Miser Devd Ond Ober Voordv Jacobs

Central Quintet Faces Greenwich Court Five Today

Central College meets Greenwich Court Five this afternoon at Greenwich. Coach Reilly starts Ian Willionaire and the alma line against Saugutuck's boss with Meade Buswell Hoffman and Reiity in key spots. Meade, Buswell and Hoffman to pace scoring as Bleth adds hustle. lineups include Nemetz Opperman Johnson and Loprinzo.

Central Quintet Greenwich Court Five Cgorbit High Greenwich Ian Willionaire Reilly Alma Greenwich Hay Hird Reidly Meade and Buswell Hoffman Reiity Loung Bleth Natusgatuck Mielinnaires Lyon Terrace Central Greenwich Sandy

Baseball Memories and Mentors from a Bygone Era

A nostalgic survey recalls players and coaches like Jim Thunder and Herman Schaefer, detailing Orioles and Washington teams, relief pitchers, and crowd-pleasing antics. The piece celebrates personalities, crowd engagement, and the humor that shaped early baseball culture with notes on specific figures, roles, and memorable moments.

KACEYS FACE STAMFORD BLUES HERE TONIGHT FIRST TILT

Stamford Blues meet Park Citys in a home game at Kauny Gym with Big George Smith appearing. Hamden Girls clash precedes the Park City tilt as locals seek state league progress and a sharp lineup from Congress Highs upcoming game notes.

Kaceys Stamford Blues Park Citys Kauny Sym Park City Hamden Girly New Maven Hamden Stamford Blues K Carlson Teeees Cretella RP Moruke Aeee Buckley Abbazz Dondero LY Brat Seeaesess Cody Brennan Ceyeey Seeaeseee Rowe

The Sportlight Winter Rules and The Shell Game

A fragmented 1920s style column discusses winter golf rules, a rowing regatta prospect at Poughkeepsie, and winter sports pace. It mentions Yale, Leader, Princeton, Harvard, Southern California, Stanford, Navy, and Washington, plus coaching wit on golf from an Uncle Samuel figure and Olympic hints.

University of Southern California Washington Poughkeepsie Southern California Stanford Leval

Girls' teams to bowl at North End alleys tonight

The North End Tassies host Holmes and Edwards girls at the North End alleys at eight o'clock. This early meet features lineups with Misa Hagen, Miss Gitlerains, Miss Hinsey, Miss Sthard, Miss Martin, Miss O Leary, Mrs Chunk and Miss Anderson among others.

North End Holmes and Edwards Aileys Lassies Holmes & Exlwards Misa Hagen Misa Reslove

George Sisler Signs Contract With Browns

Ian Louis reports George Sisler, former St Louis Browns manager and 1922 AL MVP, signed a contract to play first base for the Browns in 1927 for a reported salary of 315,000. The deal marks a return to major league action after prior tenure with the Browns.

Fish League Banquet Tonight At Meath District Club

The Ninth and Fish league holds its annual banquet at the Meath District Republican club tonight with Al Zinn Rob Filta and B Sullivan in charge of a long program. An orchestra will provide music and Captain Handy and his team are among those invited along with captains A Herb Schiffer Ed Stehler Ashcroft and Ed Katy. League officers include President Albinn Vice President Art O Con nell Secretary Fob Panville and Treasurer Harry Danber with other guests C Mahoney E shugrue A Wh tway and J Kraynigh.

Ninth and Fish League Meath al Zinn Rob Filta B Sullivan Handy A Herb, Schiffer Ed Stehler Ashcroft Ed Katy Albinn Art O'Connell Fob Panville Harry Danber C Mahoney Eshugrue A Whtway J Kraynigh

French tennis star plans to quit game

Mile Didi Viasto, a leading French woman player, announced she will quit tennis on the eve of her departure for Paris to marry Jean Serpiers. She has been among France's top players alongside Helen Contastavlos since Suzanne Lenglen left amateur tennis.

Cannes France Mile Didi Viasto Helen Contastavlos Suzanne Lenglen Dis Paris Jean Serpiers

College Basketball Scores and Roller Polo Action

Mase Ageles led Boston University with 19 points while Rhode Island posted 27 in a lopsided win. Mame Williams scored 24 as Wesleyan fell 63 to 33 to Rhode Island. American roller polo saw Meriden at 11, New Haven 2 in a brief regional contest.

Mase Ageles Boston University Rhode Island Mame Williams Wesleyan

Hornsby Sued Again By Lawyer in St Louis

St Louis Jan 41 RPY Rogerk Hornsby former Bt. Louie Cardinal Manager was ordered to pay 5250 in attorney fees to Frank J Quinn who alleges he defended Hornsby in 1928. Hornsby prepares to leave for New York to join the Giants amid mounting troubles as Moore, a Cincinnati fan, threatens suit for about 34000 claiming advances for horse betting and real estate purchases.

ST Louis Rogerk Hornsby Louie Cardinal Frank J Quinn Hornsby New York Giants Moore Cincinnati Lreat Estate

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