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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1927
Page
10
Colgate Mermen prepare for an upcoming meet with drills and practice at the pool. Coaches note the squad’s progress as they work on strokes and conditioning, aiming for improved performance and team cohesion in the competition season.
Park City dominates Brooklawns in a clear victory as Stratfordites and Sacraments also triumph in Lok City, delivering strong showings for multiple teams.
The Centers nosed out the Victors 34 to 27 and the Monarchs, league leaders, defeated the Rectors, up to 7 in the feature games of the Boys Club League last night. In the other, the Sterlings defeated the Plewoods 31 to 29, the scores:
Philadelphia sports writers discuss plans to pit Delaney against the heavyweight champion for a world title by summer. Promoters weigh terms, venues, and the possibility of a sanctioned bout with the current title holder.
Massee Prep prepares for a tough home contest against Harding Combine tonight in a matchup seen as evenly matched by locals. Analysts note Massee Prep’s stronger first team and Harding’s home-court edge, with a key test ahead before facing Mutral High in their annual derby.
Rock Sugar, ridden by J Mc Cay, swept to a four year old gelding victory on the New Orleans track. A restaurant owner reportedly paid $40 for a winning bet, with the horse returning $151.60 in a show. HL M. Dixon trains Rock Sugar in the tn race, marking a high-stakes win.
Stara of Bickster faces the strong Insilcox team of Meriden Wednesday night in what is billed as the feature contest of the city week. Insilcox bring Mandell and O Brisn Stara from New Haven teams and expect a tough tussle for the locals.
The Horseshoes nosed out the Rovers 32 to 26 while the East Ends defeated the Mohawks 16 to 5 in East Side Midget league games yesterday afternoon with close finishes and scoring summaries.
Park Street Congregationals host the First Baptist team of Meriden at the Summertie M. E. church tonight. Local club has slumped recently and aims to snap its losing streak by challenging the Silver City squad in a key matchup.
Congress High meets Stratford High in a fast varsity contest this afternoon in Congress High gym. Coach Harry Lyon’s squad has trained hard, with expectations to deploy refined plays. The Congress five include Kiely Prevaphus and Balowitz with Sperling Devlin and Lounsbury among others.
Pete Latzo of Scranton welterweight world champion won unanimous decision over Jimmy Jones of Youngstown in a ten round bout here. Latzo weighed 142 pounds five pounds overweight while Jones weighed 156, with Latzo retaining his title.
Rudolph Greenleaf, world pocket billiards champion, faces Oswald’s immediate challenge for the title within sixty days. Oswald earned a first challenger spot by finishing third in Philadelphia last November, while Greenleaf’s 1925 season saw him reclaim the crown through a six game series with Gaberski. Experts note Greenleaf’s invincibility and insistence on training as key to his possible comeback, with plans for a ten point match against Julian on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Central and Harding will field full-strength lineups for the city championship showdown Saturday. Star forward Buddy Meade and center Winns Hoffman, plus Chaikin and Captain Buswell, return as eligible players. The matchup promises one of Bridgeport’s fastest contests with Central boasting recent wins and a strong eight of nine record, while Harding seeks to rebound from a lone defeat.
A motion to expel the United States from the international football federation was submitted to the congress of the Central European Federation. The expulsion was denied due to many players remaining in the U S during wartime and signing with American League clubs. The proposal will be revisited at the next international meeting in Helsinki next June.
Late Delaney failed to appear for a scheduled gym session at Sixth Street gymnasium as he prepares for his upcoming bout with Jim Malone in the Garden next month. He is expected to resume workouts today or tomorrow.
Central meets Hillhouse at home tomorrow at three after a prior win push. Reilly will start a strong lineup with Meade, Hoffmen, and Munkasey, aiming for a ninth win in ten and the season's first meeting with Hillhouse.
World flyweight champion LaBarba will fight Tony Vacca in Boston at the Commercial A.C. on February 14. The title will not be at stake in the ten round match, scheduled for a ten round distance with no title on the line.
The Dixie Juniors defeated Lockwood in a South Had contest. The game produced strong play from key Dixie Juniors as they pulled away in the second half. No further details are clearly legible due to OCR issues.
Western college teams form a league with Stanford, St Mary’s, and Southern California joining. The schedule lists fencing bouts including Yale against the University of Toronto, with 7 to 3 results noted.
The United Church basketball squads face a tough Interchurch League test tonight at United Gym against Summerfield. The Uniteds lead the circuit with Summerfield close behind as rival lineups include Moss Visser and Dobson with Randolph Kuhl and Slag among others in a hinge game.
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