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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1926

Page

9

Delaney Faces Berlenbach In Third Heavyweight Clash

Delaney of Bridgeport prepares for a 175 pound title bid against Paul Berlenbach of Astoria in New York. Delaney seeks an early knockout after training. Berlenbach weighs around 178 with plans to shed pounds. Odds shifted to 6 to 5 in favor of the former champion as rain threatens, potentially delaying to Friday or Saturday night.

New York Jack Delaney Bri¢neport Conn Paul Berlenhbach Astoria Ebbetsteia Tomourrh Bia Berlenbach Crow Delane Bridgeport Delaney Waters New York State Athletic Commission

Hundreds plan special train to Delaney Berlenbach fight

Bridgeport fans race for tickets to the Delaney Berlenbach bout at Ebbets Field Brooklyn. A chartered train departing Bridgeport at 6:50 p m and Grain Central at 7:05 p m will carry hundreds to the event with notable locals Mayor Rehrena Connie Lewis Gene Kelly Doc McCarthy Greg Dunn and Lou Reilly already booking.

Grain Central GS Pom New York Loral Mayor Rehrena Connie’ Lewis Gene Kelly Doc McCarthy Greg Dunn Lou Reilly

Cubs in Roaring Forties Discuss Battle Thursday

New York July 13 In fashionable clubs of the forties and along the avenue the burning question is whether you favor Berlenbach or Delaney on the eve of the light heavy title bout at Wrestfell. Fans are split with many opinions and bets running strong as the contenders appear closely matched and betting is even.

New York Bérenbach Delaney Paul Berlenbach Jack Defor Poer Berlenbach Paul Barlenbach Paul McTigue Michael Whder Ken Delaney Jack Delaney Bridgeport

Delaney Favored Over Berlenbach For Title Fight

Wall street with Delaney at 6 to 5 favorite to unseat the champion. Authorities on Broadway betting say no recent fight attracted such attention. Berlenbach and Delaney, each with strong followings, meet on more even terms. Berlenbach has fought the toughest opponents, while Delaney impressed New York fans with his punch and form. Past bouts had decisive reasons. Thursday night will have no excuses. Ticket sales push past 400000 with field seats for 20 000 and total crowd around 45000 expected.

Wall Street Delaney Broadway Berlenbach Bis New York Serlenbach Béniy Wassel

Profs Edge Hillies In Eleven Inning Tilt

New Haven nosed out Pittsfield 5 to 4 in eleven innings in a tense tilt. Elett batting for Logan drove in the winning run for New Haven as Woodward pinch hit in the eighth and Elliott, Thomas provided key support. Brown held the locals scoreless until the fifth before New Haven's late surge. Thomas earned the win while Brown took the loss.

New Haven Plitefield Elett Logan Woodward Hyman

Dance Hall at Pleasure Beach Prepares Radio for bout

Pleasure Beach club outfits dance hall with radio and amplifiers for Thursday night broadcast of the championship bout between Jack Delaney of this city and title holder Paul Berlenbach.

Pleasure Beach Jack Delaney Paul Berlenbach

Rhode Island Tennis Upsets Shine In Open Play

In Agawam Hunt Rhode Island state tennis matches produced two major upsets in the men’s singles as Bradslaw Harrison of California toppled Louis Thalheimer of Texas and Lewis White advanced in intercollegiate doubles with Berkeley Bel of Texas. In women’s singles Elizabeth Bright of Boston beat Mrs. Frank W. Godfrey to reach the semi finals.

Provinence Rhode Island Agawam Bradslaw Harrison California Louis Thalheimer Texas Lewis White Berkeley Bel Zekio Tawara Elizabeth Bright Boston Frank W. Godfrey

Sixth G O P to Open Club Tonight at Madison Avenue

The Sixth district Republican club debuts its new rooms at Chames street and Madison avenue with an elaborate program. Alderman James Saunders and Daniel Dunn will sing, and the club will present its new policeman William McCarthy with equipment. Accommodations for 600 guests highlight the expanded space.

Distriet Republican Club Chames Street Madison Avenue Delaney-Berlenbach James Saunders Daniel Dunn Polceman William McCarthy North Avenue

Rogers Wins State Open at Allegheny Club

Pittsburgh July 13 AP Johnny Rogers Shannopin Country Club pro captured the Pennsylvania state open golf title at the Allegheny Club links with a 289 for 72 holes. Jock Hutchison of Chicago and Leo Tegel of New York tied for second with 292.

Pittsburgh Johhny Rogers Shannopin Country Club Toda Allegheny Club Links Jock Hutchison Chicago Leo Tegel New York

Berlenbach Delaney Showdown Shapes Boxing Decisions

The piece compares Berlenbach and Delaney, detailing Berlenbach’s aggressive, resilient style and Delaney’s counter, precise approach. It analyzes who might win based on punch power, defense, nerve, and stamina, noting Delaney’s chance to land early while Berlenbach’s relentless pressure tests Delaney’s nervous control.

Cincinnati Wins Second Straight From Phils 10 to 7

Cincinnati topped Philadelphia 10 to 7 in a free hitting game. Key extra details note Washington's 13 to 9 win over Chicago in the opener, with Goslin scoring two hits and McNeely collecting five, while Donohue allowed 7 runs in 6 2 3 innings.

Cincinnati PHILS Everett Scott Senators Chicago Reds Philadelphia Washington Goslin McNeely Rue Po Mostil Humefield U O Collins Falk Sheely Kami Schalk Grabowski Crouse Thomas Steengrafe Connolly Zitzmann Bo Thurston Harris Pineltt Roush Walker Rf Hargrave ¢ Dressen Critz Po Pipp

Gates to meet Firpo in Buenos Aires bout

Leo Gates of New York the Mohawk Indian heavyweight is signed to fight Lule Angela Firpo in Buenos Aires on September 10 in a ten round bout. Announcement by Gates' manager and backed by authorities confirms the match.

Indianapolis Leo Gates New York Lule Angela Firpo Buenos Aires AjaAx Gates

Indians Take Game One of Series Over Boston 6 1

Cleveland wins the opener of the series at Boston 6 to 1 as Carr allows four hits for the Indians. Fich hits a single, a double and a triple while Burns drives in runs. Elchrodt, Spur geon, Speaker, Burns, Rigney contribute, and two base hits go to Elchrodt and Spur geon. Left on base Cleveland 11, Boston 6. Umpires Moriarity Geisel and Hildebrand. Time 1 44.

Snerber McGami Elliott Thomas Sperber Mayer Pittsfield New Haven Brown Hyman Jones Thoman Pall —Logan Brown and Robinson Hargrave Roush Pipp Huber Nixon Mokan Emmer Leach Christensen Walker Lefto Philadelphia Cincinnati Bentley Ulrich Donohue Lucas Knight Pierce Analigue Bentles Mores Reardon Boston Cleveand Wiltse Red Sox Fichrodt Burns Carr Indians Elchrodt Spurgeon Speaker Rigney Hichrodt Stoten Hage— Fitzgerald Sacrifices J. Sewell Summa Ipiars Burns J. Sewell Haney Regan Todt Cleveland Wiltae Whitse Moriarity Geisel Hildebrand

Cheney Wins Connecticut Senior Golf Championship Again

John P. Cheney of South Manchester captured the Connecticut Senior Golf Association championship for the second time at the Fairfield Hills course. He improved his first day play by six strokes, finishing with a two day net 138 to win the low net prize in the five class event. The association also elected officers and reported 122 members.

Fairfield Connecticut John P. Cheney South Manchester Cheasy Gros Han Allvet Revere G. S. May R—F. Watkins George B. Hart New Brietain H. H. Osiens Bridgeport C. Royce Ross Connecticut Benjor Golf Association

Paavo Nurmi Sets New World 3000 Meters Mark

Paavo Nurmi, the Finnish runner, appeared to establish a new world record by running 3000 metres in 9 minutes 20 4-10 seconds in Stockholm. Swedish champion Edvin Wide finished second in 21 minutes 20 8-10 seconds. The previous record stood at 4 minutes 25 4-10 seconds.

Stockholm Sweden Paavo Nurmi Edvin Wide

Tilden and Proteges Advance in Tourney

In Cincinnati at the Hyde Park Tennis club William Tilden and his young proteges Ted Brace of Pontiac Michigan and Junior Coen of Kansas City won today in the tri state tournament. Tilden defeated Ben Moskowitz of Cincinnati 6 0 6 1. Brace defeated Joe Pelmers of Cincinnati 6 0 6 0. Open Kansas City won their matches by default.

Cincinnati William T. Tilden Ted Brace Pontiac Mich Junior Coen Kansas City Hyde Park Tilden Ben Moskowitz Brave Joe Pelmers Kansans City

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