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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1927

Page

11

Paul Haviland Qualifies in Greenwich Invitation Tie

Neal Fulkerson of North Hills won the qualifying medal at Greenwich Country Club with a 72 in a 190-player field. Englewood’s Lauren Upson, defending champ, was runner-up with 73. Jess Sweetser and Paul Haviland among notable finishers in the 1926 event.

Paul Haviland Greenwich Jess Sweetser Neal Fulkerson Lauren Upson Associated Press North Hills Queenwich Auren Upson Englewood Jess Sweetie Sears Paul Huland Bridgeport Vale Sumimats Lanré Upson JB Ao Carlson Siwano OH Taft Montclal David Gamble Race Brooke Fllis Knowles Apawamis Tuning T Smip Jr Greenwich Harry Fisher Englewood Kendall Keeley Grassy Spain Jrss Sueetser Sidney

Travers Defeats Horner In New Haven Boxing Night

Tony Travers of New Haven won a decision over Horner in a star event at White City track. Other results included Jackie Holli of St Louis drawing with Jimmy Toi of Westerly and Jack Petolosio of New York in a controversial bout. Plukey Silverberg stopped Charley Diamond by knockout, Colle Tletues defeated Mike Sarkis in a six round bout, Baby Tooll stopped Laurie Rie in five and Rich Soidilior’s bout ended with a stoppage.

KMFW Haven Tony Travers Tevers Jackie Hollii St Louis Bou Ito White City Stu Levin Rock Jimmy Toi Westerly Jick Petolosio Wew York Plukey Silverberg Ansonia Charley Diamond Jeans Athedaive Colle Tletues New Haven Giten Mike Sarkis Hutto Baby Tooll Watribury Laurie Rie Fugen Referey Rich

Hamm sets broad jump mark with wrong foot takeoff

Atlanta July. Associated Press reports Hamm of Georgia Tech sets a new broad jump record at 24 feet 11 3 4 inches during the Southern Intercollegiates, then wins at Penn Belts and National Intercollegiates in Chicago using a wrong foot takeoff. His early high school days featured 24 feet leaps and a later auto accident, yet he adapted by practicing with the nonstandard takeoff to dominate major meets.

Atlanta Associated Press Hamm Georgia Tech Chicago Baton Rouge Ed Himm Loanoke Okla High School Chiewo Damm Georgia Tech Cecaga Tech Penn Ches

Dempsey Replies on Training Claims in Saratoga Sparring

In Saratoga Springs on July 14 1927 Jack Dempsey fights are said to be preceded by tough training. He refutes claims of secret methods, insisting sparring partners attack hard and that he follows rigorous daily road work rowing and boxing drills. He argues no secret training exists and condemns soft workouts. He credits his improved condition to honest hard work.

Leo OP Edvas Hick Dempsey Saratoga Springs N Y Jack Dempsey Jacks Dempsey Metokah Jack Dempsy Tick Sharkey

TILDEN BEATEN IN N. E. TOURNEY

In the Northeastern tennis tournament Tilden loses key singles and doubles matches. Jim Jesup and partner Jorsup suffer defaults and illness affects results as Arnold Jones of Providence advances. Doeg of Sin Vouce Cali and other top players win their rounds amid upsets.

Providence Nt Tider Jr Levis Merion Zande Jim Jesup Tilden Morr Sara Meme Claws Bel Gorchakoff Nor Geeldental College Lott Jorsup Miss Martote Mortl Boston John Ven Ren Parcero John Doeg Sin Vouce Cali Tomario Arnold Jones Herineton Californi Brivele Bell Ralph McElve California

Tigers Lead Senators As Rain Forces Halt

In a rain delayed game the Detroit Tigers hold a lead over the Washington Senators as weather halts play. A muddled field and uncertain conditions slow the action, with the score showing the Tigers ahead by a slim margin in the third inning.

Tigers Senators

FALSE PRIDE EMPIRE WINNER FALSE PRIDE

The Empire winners and placings are listed for a racing event with several heats. Dew Lone Jus 14 AP Displ 5 shows a pointed finish, while Lit Bre and Worm Heat capture top places in respective races. Pedrig 2 and Kestick Ac Ans claim second and third in their heats with Bloom and Sours also placing in later events.

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Harvard Athletes Fail To Earn Degrees In Grim Year

Harvard faced a disappointing academic year as three captains Clement Coady Isadore Zaiikov and William Ellison failed to earn degrees and must remain at the university until January to qualify. Track captain Elleneth Red Haggerty graduated with honors while others struggled through their final examinations.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Clement Coady Isadore Zaiikov Wil Liam Ellison Elleneth Red Haggerty Coady Zarakov Ellison

Racing results from a crowded 7 race card

Races feature 3 year olds and up racing at a mile to 1 12 miles on dirt with times from 1 46 to 2 00. Notable runners include Last Bite Datrone Irish Marine Potent Pheasant Romp and Aragon in a program listing weights odds and finish positions across seven events with several horses shown as also ran

Datrone Weiner Culpepper Callahan Gaige Baln Colleen Delphia Joan Grier Miss Crump Dorado Laidley Bo Durie Robbins Rose McTague Malden Julie Be Still Sande

Lincoln Racing Cards Mixed for Three Year Olds and Up

A sequence of races listing entries, weights, odds, and jockeys across four races for 3 year olds and up and two races for 2 year olds. Details include horse names such as Red Grange Riot Bolero Chink Jenne Tine Alson King Tut Agnes Call Tom Nash, and others like Furious Stitches Col Campus Finney and Shasta Sheik with weights and times noted in the program style.

Red Grange Jenne Alson King Tut Agnes Call Tom Nash Crossco Col Campus Finney Pirate J Smith Bill Guint Ogeld Pichon Post Dispatch Johnson Crom Hardy Bowden Gene Olive Glennie Roswisa MacMaxim

Raceland race results and entries for six events

Racecard shows results and listing details for seven races at Raceland. First race for 27 year olds with $800 purse over 5 furlongs lists Dentess Chilputt Bellham Frenk Spikelet and others with times. Subsequent races cover ages three and up, distances from 6 to 1 mile, with horses like Stay On Drastelli Sunnyland The Missus and Dingo Pobech among participants, and include optionals and also-rans.

Secord Sunnyland Squire Park Meyer Treaswer Jelous

Wine league reform gains steam as farms join drives

The article notes movement within the wine league toward reform with farm bureaus participating. It mentions leagues forming in a county and farm involvement aiming to organize a championship event. Plans include a large attendance target and regional coordination.

Willis Hudlin Emerges as AL Star For Cleveland

Willis Hudlin, signed from the Texas League, has become a key figure for the Cleveland Indians. At twenty one he won seven games early in the season, showing stamina, calm under pressure, and a potential to become a lasting staple in Cleveland’s pitching staff. The move, cost structure, and early success illustrate a rapid rise from small-town beginnings to big league prominence.

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Outsider Wins Trotting Stake at Toledo Grand Circuit

Clayworth driven by Franka, a recent half mile circuit graduate, captured the 42000 Secor Hotel trotting stake in two heats. Rain halted rest of the program. Callie Direct Riley won the 212 pace with Callie edging Pine Grattan by a nose. Clayworth paid $42.60 for a $2 ticket in the first heat.

Toledo Clayworth Franka Secor Hotel Swing Callie Riley Riles Pine Grattan Secon Pete Green

Windsor race results mix of young horses and contenders

A fragmented Windsor program lists multiple races from two to four year olds and up, detailing horses such as Tip Top 99 Arnold and Stampdale 108 in a 1200 race, with times and placements. Entries include Mino bunsud Anco Mc Luke and Canister The Mujm Clout, plus various finishers across four heats and a seventh race, reflecting a busy day of pacing and sprint events.

Baines Arnold Stampdale Mino Bunsud Anco Luke Roll Mujm Bolton Bill Gee Suntogt Dedans Fourih Kay Brown Bloom Tip Obiten Tamu Pendergist

Mobil oil offers superior freedom from carbon deposits

Laboratory tests show Mobiloil leaves 15.85 grams of carbon after a two gallon trial on an eight cylinder engine versus 28.55 grams with a rival oil. Made by a major lubrication specialist, Mobiloil promotes independent dealers and Mobilon options for proper grade.

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