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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1926

Page

20

Gene Sarazen Narrowly Trails Leader at Metropolitan Open

Gene Sarazen of Fresh Meadow carded a 70 to trim MacDonald Smith’s lead to three strokes after 36 holes in the Metropolitan Open at Garden City. Smith shot 73 for a 143 total, with Jim Barnes and Tim Barnes tied at 144, while many others failed to reach 158 to make the cut for the final 36 holes.

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Racing results first race five furlongs and more

Racing results show multiple races with purses from 800 to 1200. Entries include Nunth Mooney Irish Smile Jinelle Moore Miscovan-Ginin Tuath and King Matador with various attendants and jockeys. Other races list horses like Desert Cold Triste de Couer and Lady in Gold, detailing times and placements across seven events.

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Empire City Horse Races Feature Wide Field and Finishes

A detailed race card from Empire City highlights multiple events with purses and placements. Notable entries include Arderson and Zat Solia in the two furlong dash and several runners across the card with varied earnings. The report lists riders, horses, and bets across first second and third races with purses and outcomes.

Long Shot Horses Win at Empire Long Shot Horses Win at Empire

Long shot horses won at Maple Heights Empire and Dory courses as outsiders scored. Jockey Verrat Fur Eure Tudge led Pandy and Tomroun to victory, with Pang Hoyem at Dorval and Moaulife among favorites failing to place. Wapmee and Mc Aulife finished close behind in a tight race card.

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Swedish Star to Coach New York Athletes

Ernest Fjertberg former Swedish and Dutch Olympic track and field coach volunteers to train New York mercapolitan district athletes. He will coach at the Houston institute and guide selections for the forthcoming Amsterdam Olympic Games. Athletes attending must report Monday afternoon for trials and coaching sessions.

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Local Tennis Finalists Set After Day of Play

Chandlor advances to finals as Fayard Chenter lead field into the round. Amat Jones Providence and Lewis White Texas reach semifinals at the Agivam Hort Toast Providence section. Final matches expected this afternoon with strong showings from multiple colleges.

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Bridgeport Golf Stars Shine In Local Circuit

Bridgeport revels in golf glory as Brooklawn and Mill River clubs report standout players. Hiviland, Yale captain-elect, tops Brooklawn visitation tour while De Ver H Warner nets a second hole in one on Sasio Hill. John W. Davis and Jim Coknin also join the club of golfers with holes in one at Brooklawn and Mill River courses.

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Delaney Beats Berlenbach For Light Heavy Crown

Delaney wins the light heavyweight title in a hard fought bout with Berlenbach. The challenger climbs from behind in the late rounds delivering decisive blows while Berlenbach absorbs punishment and fights to the end. The match ends with Delaney holding the edge in boxing craft and power despite weight advantages and a damaged thumb.

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Army Navy football game public sale set for 40000 seats

Representatives from West Point the United States Naval Academy and the South Park Board of the city finalized prelining for the Army Navy game on November 27 at Soldiers Field Grant Park. The stadium will seat 160000 with 40000 for Army 40900 for Navy and 24000 for the South Park Board. Army and Navy will return 10000 seats to the public making 40000 seats available at 10 dollars each.

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Opening Pro Football Dates Announced by The League

Sets opening games for September 26 with nine clubs ratifying a 15 game schedule. Boston Rock Island play 14, Philadelphia 18 with no Sunday games. New York opens in Cleveland Chicago Newark. Season ends December 12 as George Wilson’s Pacific coast stars tour Rock Island September 26. William Edwards presides. Zimmerman Cleveland is general, Sternaman Chicago secretary, Coughlin Newark treasurer.

NIN York Cleveland Newark Rock Island George Wison Pacife Coast Stars Chicago Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn William H Bil Edwards XN Zimmerman Joe Sternaman Cheisys Ord W J Coughlin

Lud Wray Named Head Coach for Penn Football End Line

Lud Wray, formerly Penn line coach, is named end and head coach succeeding Howard Stephens. He will serve as an intern in his medical inquiry and cannot coach full time. The 1923–24 season shows a strong wingmen lineup with captain elect Thayer Singer and others returning. new material from the freshman team is anticipated.

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Plans to Stop Bets on Jersey Dog Races

Newark July 11 Mon J Paclow announced immediate steps to halt betting on Jersey dog races. Issex Kennel Club Int plans to install devices to enforce the new system next Saturday at the track, with clerks and cashiers already contracted. Walter Walgren, former manager, now awaiting a hearing on bail.

Newark Moneutor Joan Paclow Yester Issex Kennel Club Whaeiter Walgren

Chapman Draws Babe Herman In Featherweight Clash

New York July 16 AP reports plans for a 15 round featherweight bout as Chapman seeks the title from Lew’s Kaplan. Babe Herman of California to face Boston’s Chapmin contender with potential winner facing top challengers in tentative NY commission plans.

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The Sportlight on Golf's Fickle Fame and Open Controversy

A reflective look at golf stardom and near misses, naming Jones, Bil Mephthorn, Walter Hagen, and Melton as top contenders. The piece notes Bobby Jones near win, Tones’s costly swing penalty, and the fragile line between triumph and ruin in the open championship. It also previews a review of The Buff vs Hinrichbook of Golf, praising or critiquing journalistic and golfing craft.

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Mike Eillon Wins Toledo Race at Forture Park

Mike Eillon captures the feature race at Tort Mrann Park before Walter Coxe and Sadie Worthy push hard in heats, Pep Plan wins the prior heat, and McKinney lands a strong showing as Wig finishes second in the final.

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Dodgers Tie Up St. Louis Series With Win 8 7

St Louis July 18 AP Brekha venes up the verses by beating St Louis 8 to 7 today, in a contest with 34 players. Dodgers had 14 on the roster, 20 for Fry Louia. Alexander, Bartel, and Wirick contributed runs. Grimes and MeWeeny pitched. Losers Bell and Wilson were the opposing pitchers.

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