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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1927

Page

6

Tigers Meet Waterbury Here Tonight

locals expect to regain stride as Delaney starts training for Maloney bout. teams ranked and standings feature Bridgeport, Waterbury, Meriden, New Haven with matches and schedules listed. Ridgport hosts week events while Algonquin club tournament is planned with five weeks of qualifying rounds and prizes for class winners.

Tigers Waterbury Delaney Maloney Veante Dillard Pocket Villard Algonquin Club Ehares Phara Clase Theis Mauners-Aup

Champion eyes peak form in lead up to Boston bout

Amateur and professional boxing notes center on Delaney versus Maloney with a mid February Park City fight setting the stage. Maloney aims to pressure and outpace Delaney, who must make 175 pounds on fight day under New York Commission orders. Delaney seeks a stoppage style win as Maloney plans to crowd him and push for a rapid finish.

Jack Delin Centum Jim Matathee Bridgeparden Will Oper Maloney Park City Boston Tex Rickard Telaney Raple New York Delaney Meloney Tis Stu Jack Tiger Towers Belanes Delane Malo

Three Cage League Games Set For Holy Name Tonight

Three Holy Name cage league games are scheduled tonight at the Hazel Avenue gym. St Charles meets St Augustine in a 7:20 p.m. opener and St Patrick faces St Mary in the later contest. Listed players include Buckley, Murdock, Mahoney, and Whelan among others as teams compete for early season position.

Holy Name Cage League St. Charles St. Augustine Adie St. Patricka St. Mares

Newtown Teams Split Contests in Big Friday Night Fight

Nan ter High School boys defeated Westport 2% to 1% in a hard fought game. Bill Teahy started for Hawley High with Kuhns and Greenman delivering strong play. Westport’s Siblskie, ahs and Wood starred for the losing side as Hawley gained a narrow win before about 76 fans in Westport Friday night.

Sewtown Dat Fast Boys Nanter High Pol Bankatoalt Westport Bill Teahy Hawley High Kuhns Greenman Siblskie Ahs Wood Haw Eigh Gregation Weetport Choss Suname

Lawson Renamed Williams Coach

Williams College in Massachusetts announces Douglas Lawson will return as football coach after players voted to reappoint him for another season. Lawson, a Harvard alumnus and former Dartmouth assistant, has led the team for two years and was praised for a successful tenure by the squad.

Williamstown Mass Willams College Douglas Lawson Reonnell Thedel Williams Lavon Harvard Varady Wiame Goltembia

Lockwoods Win at Home but Lose to New Haven Five

The Lockwoods won at home against Black Rock Big Five 33 to 20 at Sokol hall, then fell to New Haven Five 25 to 4. Key scorers included Joe Yates, Murdock, Fullem, John Yates, Kaplin, and Herby. The read was messy but confirms two game results over the weekend with names tied to players and teams.

Lockwoods NEW Haven Fawckwoods Black Rock Sokol Hall St Michaels New Havey Loce Woods Yor P Uc Joe Yate Murdock L O Mahoner Sola Fullem Ile 'Kaplin

Michigan Tops Western League Standings After Win Over Indiana

Michigan leads the Western Conference basketball race after a win over Indiana. Wisconsin nudges to second by edging Northwestern 26 to 24, while Indiana falls to third in a tight chase with Purdue. Upcoming schedule includes Michigan versus Minnesota and Indiana hosting the Badgers as Chicago remains fringe.

Chicago University of Michigan Indiana University of Wisconsin Northwestern Purdue Michigan Minnesota Badgers Ohio State

Princeton Tigers baseball schedule for 1927 released

Princeton announces a 77 game 1927 baseball schedule with a heavy emphasis on Yale with multiple Yale games at New Haven and Princeton during Easter holidays. The plan includes trips to four Virginia colleges and potential Harvard Yale series adjustments amid blurred OCR text.

Princeton Tventy Athleti Association Virginia Yale New Haven

Central High grads threaten athletic setback at Lyon Terrace

Central High faces a significant drop in sports prowess as February graduations remove key players from football, basketball, and track. Notables include George Chaiklin, captain of football and baseball, and Edmund Buswell, four-year basketball captain, with multiple letters and leadership roles across teams.

Central High Lyon Terrace Institute George Chaiklin Chaiklin Thressona Hilltop Institute Varally Edmund Buswell Buswell A. A Winnie Hoffman Hilltop Hoffman Vico Meade Lepring

New Boxers to Box in Amateur Bout at Colonial Hall

Amateur Boxers association brings new faces to the Colonial Hall card tomorrow night led by Izzy Coohan of New Canaan making his city debut. Sammy Manley of Stamford headlines featherweight entries with Kid Carnie and Steve Black also slated in 112 and 148 pound classes. Billy Prince notes promising prospects Joy Nevers Tory Cohen and Ernie Miller in debut bouts with notable matchups against local favorites as fans expect spirited action.

Colonial Hall Izzy Coohan New Canaan Billy Prince 4. B.A Sammy Manley Stamford Jack Lenn Manley Lie Leek City Kid Carnie Steve Black Joy Nevers Tollow Billy Pringe Twill Ikely Nevers Jack Sharker Wharley Gordon Nevers Prince Ernie Miller Stratford Fred Roeman Sime Tory Cohen Mickey Martin New Haven Cohen Elm City

Chanio Wins Prix at Vincennes in France

In the Prix d Amerique with a purse of 159,009 francs, Uranic driven by F Van Ackerer won today. Bourgele Templer finished second and G Beauvais American bred horse R B E MacGregor took third as the trace proved decisive.

Vincennes Framce F. van Ackerer Bourgele Templer G. Beauvais Jorse R. BE. MacGregor Traci

Ruth’s popularity grows amid autograph requests in Long Beach

Babe Ruth drew crowds as police filed charges over vaudeville stage antics in San Diego. In Long Beach fans, especially boys, mobbed the stage demanding his autographs, with Ruth previously handing out autographed baseballs to volunteers. He has distributed five hundred dozen signed balls at his own expense during a vaudeville tour.

Long Beach Cal Babe Ruth San Diego California Youleville Rutara Alge Ruth

Massee Prep 10 Oppose Harding Here Tomorrow

Harding High meets Massee Prep of Stratford in a key early season game. Massee, famed as one of the east’s strongest scholastic outfits, challenges Harding after both teams posted similar results against Carmel Hall.

Massee Harding Harding High Massee Prep Stratford Arding Fairfield High Tigh Fairfield Fulfielad Thast Ta Alvmini de Carmel Hall Ansonia Tives Narding Mansee Prep Masses Prep Masser Koslowski Senses Woods MacPedden Sullivan i Uheeey Ule Spathcdenge Ah Abe Tah Antena Walsh Murphy Rie Rielly Eeeee Weeee Garnet Chelko Obrien Vwisher O

Sullivan Peer on Sullivan and Heavyweight Greats

A Bostonian compares Sullivan to legends like Corbett Jeffries and Johnson. He praises Sullivan as lightning fast with unique in-air punches, notes his strength in prime, and mentions Sharkey as the best modern challenger. The piece recalls Sullivan’s late life and a visit to Abington Farm before his death.

John J. Sullivan James Julita Sullivan Canbett Mmons Jeffries Johnson Bempa Corbett John 1 Dempses Reoe Kis Abington Fern Jack Sharkey

Boys Club Senior League Trio of Thrillers Tonight

Three Boys Club senior league games spark tonight as the Victors meet the Centers in a key race for second place while a Monarchs loss could flip the lead. Sterling faces Maplewoods tied for third and Monarchs tackle Retors in another tight matchup.

Monarchs Sterlings Maplewoods

Laurels Challenge Bridgeport Junior Court Teams

The Laurels, a leading Bridgeport junior court squad, seek tests against any 15 to 18 year olds in the state. Mentioned challengers include Milford DeMo ortia Sterlings and Y. M. C. crest affiliates. Declares eleven prior wins and lists several team names and local affiliations as context.

Bridgeport Y. M.C Milford Harding Forgamas Oini

Maples to Meet Harding Juniors in Prelim at Warding High

The Black BR team faces Harding Juniors at Warding High gym in a preliminary game for the Harding contest. Thrilling matchup expected with Maples stars Cb. tred Dulhaime Tyr W. Larner certe 8. Coiling and Gi. Ryman in the lineup.

Warding High Harding Hh Maples Tred Dulhaime Tyr W. Larner Certe Coiling Gi. Ryman

Pete August Aims at Welterweight Title At Madison Square Garden

Pete August, a veteran welterweight star, seeks the world title by beating top challengers. He has defeated several rivals and eyes a showdown with Musa Callahan after a successful run through the tournament.

Jack Delaney Mani East Madison Square Garden Jan Guts Gargane Callahan Battie Pete Scranton Musaey Callahan Jo Dundee Eddie KO. Roberts al Hhudkins Temmy Obrien Sergean Ammy Baker Dack Zivic

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