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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1927

Page

8

Cohen Scores Sensational Win Over Martin In Feature Bout

Cohen of New Canaan knocks out Mikes Martin of New Haven in the first round at Colonial tail to claim title potential in the amateur light weight division. The event featured fierce slugging with many kOs and outpoints among New Haven and Bridgeport boxers. Johnny Bunce stopped Kid Blinks in the second, and Joe Manley defeated Andrews in four rounds.

Tay Cohen Low Candin Mikes Martin New Haven Colonial Tail Hi Roe Anit Ehen Maretin Steve Gruna Stamford Steve Carr Binck Hoth Joe Manley Johnny Ann Cage Andrews George Mazalef Frank Nevis Bridgeport Johnny Bunce Kid Biinks Nick Flomin Tommy Carmine Johnny Ross Deeport Johnny Black Ine Massrtlt Lew Haven Jick Kharsey

Tilden backs plan to rank Richards in amateur tennis

New York January 25 AP Willim T Thdn says Vincent Richards should be considered for ranking among amateurs. He questions critics who push a pro status for Richards and notes Richards played as an amateur in 1916 earning $5, urging a fair amateur ranking and recognizing his past play.

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Navy men enter balloon race in Akron start May 9

Navy representatives will reenter the national balloon race with a Akron Ohio start on May 9. The Navy has not been represented since 1923 and entrants will be selected from trainees at Lakeshore. The winner advances to the international sailing event in Tergh.

Washington, Tan Navy Akron Ohio Nis Nity Lakeshores Ternth International Baling United States

Stnington Youth Admits Auto Theft

A Stnington youth pleads guilty to auto theft in Superior Court. The case details include the city and the defendant’s name in the record, with sentencing pending and a state fine noted.

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DeMolays Meet DM Read Girls Basketball at Knights Gym

The D M Read girls team faces Blessed Sacrament tonight at K of C gym in Amburg with an 8 pm tip. Matchups include Hedford Waldhaus Smith and Hagen leading the DeMolays against Gervid Hagen Graham and Hibbard Reichert from Blessed Sacrament in a lively Recreation League contest.

D. M Read Blessed Sacrament Amburg Monica D M. Read AL Reads Affstrand Hibbard Reichert Peek Bantle Hibbing Clark Cumion Blake

Central team poised for Hillhouse clash this afternoon

Central High meets New Haven Hillhouse at Hilltop gym at 3 pm in a pivotal game as coach Eadie Reilly plans to field regulars Meade Hoffman Chaiklin Buswell and Chaklin with Young and Munkasey among top substitutes. Hillhouse seeks upset while Central aims to extend a winning string before graduation.

Central High New Haven Hillhouse Hilltop Eadie Reilly Hos Candy Meade Hoffman Buswell Chaklin Heilly Munkascy Alwy Hillhouge Wilby Central Lyon Terrace New Haven Boys Graduaton Mer Meade Hoffman Chaiklin Huawei Young Reilly Munkasey May Sicilian Central TV House SUNGY

St Augustine Defeats Sacred Heart In Tight Basketball Match

The St Augustine school basketball team extended its winning streak to five with a 26 to 16 victory over Sacred Heart as Dorlo and Broderick clinched the late rally. Blessed Sacraments edged St Marys 22 to 20 in the other game, with final scores listed.

St Augustine Sacred Heart Dorlo Broderick Blessed Sacraments St. Marys

Yale Athletes Defeat Toronto In New Haven Meet

Yale defeated Toronto in New Haven in a mixed athletics meet. Yale won 22 to 9 overall with strong performances in wrestling and fencing. The sole mat victory for Toronto came in 125 pounds as Chempson beat Covert, while Yale fencers won seven of nine bouts.

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Bicksler's Stars to face InSilcos in Howland Night game

Bicksler's Stars meet the InSilco of Meriden in a feature contest at Colonial tonight. The Meriden squad features Flash Mandell and a strong front line as Hurwitz Evang O'Brien pace the visitors. Local Howland girls have invitations to the event.

Bicksler Insilcos Colonial Meriden Mandell Hurwitz Evang O’brien Howland

The Sportlight on Jones and the March Golf Season

The piece centers on Bobby Jones as he nears his twenty-fifth birthday and eyes Oakmont for the British Open, with odds and analysis of his chances at the 72-hole test. It touches on Delaney Dempsey Tunney fights and broader stamina talk across golf and other sports, reflecting golf lore and springtime anticipation.

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Eight Men Fined in Leominster Rum Bust Case

Eight men arrested in May during a raid on a $1,000 gallon still in Leominster were sentenced in federal court in Boston for conspiracy to manufacture. Louis Cubblerl of Boston received a three month jail term.

Boston Leominster

Presidents Rally in Last Period to Beat Massee 41 27

Harding Highs basketball team unleashed a fast, passing attack to defeat Massee Prep 41 to 27 at Harding gym. Koslowski led with 15 points, Hanusovakly shined on defense, and Kiem complemented at center as Harding built a steady lead through three quarters before widening it in the final period. MacPortland led Massee with 11 points. The win boosts Harding ahead of Yale tournament implications.

Massee Massee Prep Harding High Harding Gymnasium Koslowski Hanusovakly Harding Kiem MacPortland Bridgeport New England Yale Matsee Maplewood

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