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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1926

Page

9

Delaney Favored In Titular Bout At Ebbets Field

Promoter Puza zy announces 50 000 plus crowd for 15 round light heavyweight championship at Ebbets Field Thursday with Delaney favored over champion Berlenbach. Weigh ins show 172 8 for Delaney and 172 0 for Berlenbach as training ends and final sparring and weigh ins loom.

Istic Delaney Bertenbach New York Jolly 11 Fanus Bertenbach Jack Lelaney Bhbows Field Humbert J. Fugazs Woolworth Musan Tinanol Fistfourt Aleast Tex Rickard Deo~laney Bollenbach Uttle Beilenbich Hil Deryl Conn Housatonic River Tomormon Berlenbich Jack Delaney Paul Berlenback China Ebbets Field Chevalier Tomms Butte Bob Sage Chat Memn Taining Bridgeport Duke Paul Jacks Berlenbach Jack Tiger Flowers Morpheus M'sleu Delaney

Sports Notes From Historic 1854-Style World of Tennis and Boxing

A collage of early sports chatter noting Tay jind ladies tennis of 1854, Chicago golf interest with 150 courses, a fast tennis server, and boxing star Frank Moods from Ponivsdda Wales. It highlights Gertrude Ederle’s Channel crossing dream, Cecelia Letoh’s English women’s title, Bay City and Saginaw in Michigan League contention, Florida State League midway, Sacramento Senators’ rise, and Jim Bagh’s Rochester stint in the International League.

Favorites Beaten in Grand Circuit at Toledo

Outsiders win two of three opening grand circuit races in Toledo Ohio July 12. Delagoa's Axvelo wins second and third heats of the Wayne stake while Prue Grattan captures the first heat. Red Top wins the 297 trot after opponents falter. Pearl Bendoe surprises in the third heat.

Toledo Ohio Wayne Stake Ben White Delagoa Axvelo Prue Grattan Delazon Axvolo Tommy Murphy Pearl Bendoe Harry Stokes Winening Joan Gallagher Wellworthy Pearl Benhoe John Gallagher Salt Lake Tuie Falls

Chicago Promoter Seeks Rosenberg Ban

New York July 12 Charlie Rosenberg worlds bantamweight champion barred here for failing to defend his title within six months as required by the State Athletic Commission. Promoter Jim Mullen departs after failing to secure Rosenberg for a title bout against Bud Taylor in Chicago next August.

New York Charlie Phils Rosenberg Suite Athletic Commission Som Danzer Chicago Westerdmen Jim Mullen

Waterbury Wins Second Contest From Hawks 3-2 Albany

AP report from July 12 notes Waterbury defeated Albany 3-2 to clinch a second win. Pitcher Kahn was effective with runners aboard as Waterbury bunched two base hits by Helgeth and Gagnon Wiltse and sacrifice plays. Stolen base by Donahue and Hesse, 7 walks issued by Albany pitchers, double plays turned, and an umpiring pair named Stafford and Barnett. Time of game 1 hour 44 minutes.

Albany Waterbury Todry Kahn Helgeth Gagnon Wiltse Moore P‘ilips Donahue Hesse Waterburry Demor Belanger Gagnon Butler Heces Wilitse Stafford Barnett

Favorites Advance In State Tennis Championship Opens

Providence reports the annual state championship tennis tournament opened in Agawam Hunt with favorites and seeded players advancing to new brackets. One notable absence was Big Bil Tilden who withdrew at the last minute due to a business call.

Providence Agawam Hunt Bil Tilden

Day 1s Winner Over Eddie Lord in New Haven Card

Georgie Day of New Haven won a referee decision over Eddie Lord of Meriden in a 12 round star bout. Lord showed late vigor but Day controlled most rounds. Semi finales saw Tom Kirby beat Paul Cavalleri, Mickey Travers over Tommy Gervel, Alfrey Rollinson over Tommy Theyne, and Ernie Perry over George Doeh yer in four rounds.

New Haven Georgie Day Hdldie Land Meriden Star Day Tolk Reunis Tom Kirby Boston Paul Cavalleri Paterson Mickey Travers Tommy Gervel New York Alfrey Happy) Rollinson Shelsteen Tommy Theyne New

Reds Bunch KITS In Early Innings To Beat Phils

Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 7 to 5 as Rixey dominated until the eighth. Grimes Nixon and Henline doubled in rapid succession, Huber singled, and Jakie May held the Phillies. Lucrett Scott had three hits in four at bats in his first full game for Cincinnati.

Cincinnate Cincinnati Philadelphia Rixey Grimes Nixon Henline Huber Jakie May Philies Lucrett Scott Paul Bellenbach Jack Delaney Delaney Berlenbach Berienbach Paul Ber- Inevaeh Riske Herlenbach Dilaney Bss

Racing Results From Canada Track Meet Six Races Listed

A long list of race results from Canada, detailing six races with purse amounts, claiming conditions, and numerous horse names, jockeys, and times across distances from six furlongs to a mile. Included are Also raced entries and finish orders for multiple events, with times and earnings noted for several horses.

Devonshire Results First Race Card Summary

Racing card presents eight races at Devonshire with purses from 600 to 1,200, noting horses, trainers, and early times. Notable entries include Teabell, Puff Ball, Alay ran, Mexican Pete, and Shadow Dance in races one through three, with times ranging from 1 00 to 1:14. The program lists six more events, including a six furlong handicap and longer routes, with multiple contenders and payouts shown.

Canada Hanper Puff Ball Barney Ferrynn Ti Wohlavetti Alay Toinette Mexican Pete Quits Sinter Shadow Dance Shue Tinaugh Larnett Keehy Sue Dubois Haker Clunamon Worthington Feytinee Diana Lure Brother John Stuilonge Thomas Tray

Empire City First Race Result 6 Furlongs Dexterous Purse

In the 6 furlongs Purse for two year olds at Empire City the Policeman Day 115 and Ceo 1Ae5 trainer split place. Combit 115 and Long bel 5-8 6-5 showed early speed while Is Bat Fo 116 and Waleh 8-13-4 chased from the outside. Aberan Benny Rulin clocked a brisk time.

Canada Ciallant Greek McGrainnes Woodyard Blance Hammond Heretrix Arrowvan Bolander W. Smith Lanseur Til Bourassa Bill McCale Smith Who Thompson Alo Pigiating Cook Ace Vandymaker Broadway gSun Thornton Williams Romanelli Royal Pearl Bouragar Shepherd of the Hill Manila Peter Whiffle Stretton Redweed Vondar Tarnhelm Gilby T Word Durie M Banuoline Fairview Furse Crystallite I/I Fator Eliter Kellum Enjoyment Shilling ron—Hunky van Rejuvenation Stanmore Blue Fish Merry Monarch Ming Maiden Bou Chaib Pater Caporal Catrone Sherman Colnietti Milwick Barnes King Jimmy Fitor Bucky Harris Rarne Goat Rock Calahan Collas Alexander Moore Lord Proom Ator Friedjof Nansen Maidneven Hominy Catione Miso Ran General Wane Mgrmine War Flime Blue Liamend Candy We Jonah Chief Bahaltus Sat Young Prince Edge Policeman Day Ceo Combit Long Bel Is Bat Fo Waleh Aberan Benny Rulin Rove

Washington racing results list first race 6 furlongs

Results from Washington races with six furlong, five furlong and seven furlong events. Details include horse names Porto de Oro Lew Pepa Shampoo Alkoran Dust Fever and more, jockeys, odds, weights and race times. Also listed are second to sixth races with purse figures and finish order notes.

Porto de Oro Tyer Lew Pepa Groes Shampoo Finnerty aAlkoran Dust Fever St. Donald Taent Pepe Daz Mudna Hartek Dr. Maxon Jones Crump Lady Luva Watson Alo ‘Rir Carre Bole Hety Murphy Embryo Tapling Amng Grora Shining Mons Lary Jove Pare Tune Mie Pure Thire-Mareedd & Upward Chicago Fool Faran Groos Soneator Norris Tnn Cerne Demar Pickens al Oron tChink Apt Danan Arshline Pu Se

Wilton Leads NYCO League as Connolly Tops Batting

Wilton again takes the lead in the New York Connecticut Semi Pro league after beating Brewster and Poughkeepsie. Connolly of Stamford remains top batter while Poughkeepsie pulls ahead in team hitting as three teams sit within three games of each other.

Wilton Connolly Witon New York-Connecticut Brewstern Poughkeepsie Norwalk Stamford Esrcuit

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