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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
18
Mickey Walker stops European middleweight champion Tommy Milligan in the 10th round to retain the 160 pound crown. The fight featured multiple knockdowns with Walker flooring Milligan twice in the seventh and finishing with a decisive right to the jaw. Walker earned 15 pounds while Milligan received 4,000 pounds. Milligan called for a rematch.
In Wimbledon on June 30, Big Bill Tilden conceded to the French ace Coco Chanel’s pace and talent. He praised the champion, admitting he used to win such matches but remains undaunted as he reflects on the hard- fought loss.
Mr and Mrs W G North captured the 2 handicap mixed foursome at Brooklawn Country Club with a gross 99 and a 25 handicap giving net 74. Second place went to Mr and Mrs George M Bissell with 75, while three teams tied for third at 77.
Miss Helen Van Sehaick and John mer clinched the junior mixed doubles title as Frances Bell and Russell Cate defaulted. Esther Erds captured the junior girls singles crown after others defaulted. The final boys singles round was not played due to no show entries.
A regional sports column weighs whether Jack Dempsey can return to form after his decline, citing historical comebacks by Tunney and others, comparing risk, odds, and the shifting aura around heavyweight contenders. It also contrasts golf and tennis consistency with boxing volatility and praises Paul Waner as a rising star.
First race for four year olds and up ran 1 1 8 miles with Lady Carolyn first, Wrack Ray second. time 1:52. Second race for two year olds $1,500 featured Vendeuse winning, Virginia Beauty and Fairy Girl following. time 1.07. Third race for four year olds and up 1 8 miles saw The Engineer win, Rudolph a distant second. time 1:52 1-5. Fourth race for two year olds 8 furlongs listed Miss Purbelow and Lady Pramour among top finishes. Fifth race for eight year olds and up 1 16 miles led Binary Star and Bonaire. time 1.44 2.5. Sixth race for three year olds 6 furlongs had Port Star and Comrade among top placers. time 1:11 3-5. Seventh race for three year olds and up 1 1 16 miles featured Choler and Susan Reherca. time 1:45 3-5. Also ran lists accompany each race with numerous horse and trainer entries.
Washington Park hosted a multi-race card led by a 2 year olds event at 1:01 for the first race. Notable finishes include Glenaie and Rosalia in the top spots, with Time recorded. The second race for 3 year olds and up carried a $1,200 purse over 7 furlongs, showing Then Fay winning at 7.20 and Col. Seth at 3.40. Third race over 6 furlongs featured Bulletin and Little Cyn in close outcomes with Forest Nymph posting a long price. The fourth race, Homewood Snakes stakes, produced a new track record time of 1:05 with A Seventeen Sixty and Wacker Drive among the top finishers. The fifth race Chicago Furniture Mart Handicap offered strong payouts for Fair Wind and the host city Chicago.
Results from a Hamilton track card with six races. Milavia and Airflight led early two year old sprints, while Care Free and Nimrod topped the three year old and up division. Paymen and Deronda also posted notable times, with Wild Cat and Van Patrick winning the longest events. Includes also ran lists and times for each race.
Race details show War Lord winning the 81.0 feature for 3 year olds and up with jockey McCoy aboard, time 1:47 2-5, followed by Draxing Board and Miniator in the top positions. other runners listed include Hijn Queen Navarre and Toma hawk IV. The second race lists Coronation with Ferguson winning over Mantonian and Endicott in a 2500 distance around two miles, time 1.14, with other entrants Past Play Ronde and Connie M. The third race covers 1 year olds with Fresco and Bel Pal in a close finish, time 1:28 4-5, and Flora also in the lineup. a fourth Woodhaven stakes is noted with added entries and details incomplete.
Mickey Walker, world middleweight champion, defeats Tommy Milligan of Scotland in the tenth round at Olympia Ringside London. Walker led after round four, dominated with a powerful left and rights, and sealed victory with a knockout, while Milligan showed grit and strong body punching.
Lenox defeats Court Wheeler 4 to 2 in the Bridgeport Twilight league first meeting between the teams. Southport Firemen topple Knights of Columbus 4 to 3 in a hard fought Fairfield Twilight league game. Includes race times and participant names from both events.
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