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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1927

Page

10

Strong and Mott Tie in Brooklawn Tourney

Brooklawn and Mill River stars tied for low medal at 86 holes with 183 strokes in a one day Connecticut Golf Association event at Brooklawn Country Club. Strong and Mott shared the lead, with Charles J. Johnson taking second prize in low net 36 holes and other Brooklawn players earning prizes down the line.

Brooklawn Mill River Stars Johnson Forace D. Strong Brooklawn Country Club Sid Mott Mall River Connecticut Golf Association Brooklawn Country Clube Motu Strong Suenz Esterday New Haven Country Club Whitneyville Charles J. Johnson Meadow Brook Country Club John, Childs Litchfield D. Gamble Dan Wheeler. Jr Carl Mueller Shore Haven J. Hubbard R. Cate C. R. Singer A. A. LeFevre Rosa H. D. Stron Brosklarn Sid Mo D. Gambie Race Brook A LeFevre C Mueller Shore Heaven Jono Childs G. Johnson Meadow Brook Childs F. Wheeler Brooklaw Run Brenson Waterbury Collins Horvat Mill River J Lee H. D. Strow Bud Molt Mil River Rewark D. Cate Brocks Jersey City J Haye Broo Ae Gentle Brock Syracuse Mather Rochester Hales Cave Brooklasn Buffalo Toronto Meada Frook Windus Hubbard Heights Reading River Baltimore

Philadelphia Offers Stadium for Dempsey Bout

Philadelphia officials and business leaders push for the Dempsey Tunney fight at a stadium with near 180000 capacity. They back a top ticket price of fifty dollars or more and seek freedom from promotion interference, hoping Tex Rickard will commit soon.

Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Business Mens” Association Quaker City Tex Rickard

Rosenbloom Beats Marullo With Ease in Ten-Round Win

New York July 26 By Associated Press Manxie Rosenbloom of New York middleweight overwhelmed Tony Marullo of New Orleans in a ten-round final at Queensboro Stadium. Rosenbloom controlled the bout from the bell silencing Marullo with steady body and head punches. Weights Rosenbloom 167 3 4 Marullo 170 Martinez scored a ten-round victory over John Lombardo in the first semi final. Edeler Anderson stopped Jackie Housener in the second ten-rounder. Housener was knocked out in 43 seconds of the first round. Anderson 131 1 4 Housener 124 3 4.

New York Associated Press Manxie Rosenbloom Tony Marullo New Orleans Queensboro Stadium Maxie Marullo Rosenbloom Thlario Martinez John Lombardo Philadelphia Edeler Anderson Wyoming Jackie Housener Vincent Sanchez Housener Anderson

Chicago completes plans for battle at Soldier Field

Chicago moves toward hosting the Dempsey Tunney fight at Soldier Field with officials confirming details will be finalized. George F. Getz, representing Mayor Thompson, will meet with Richard here to resolve last issues on tickets and arrangements while Jack Kearns vows no gate mischief and others debate the war record of Tunney and Dempsey.

Chicago Associated Press Solderfield George F. Getz Thompson Mackinac Island Getz Richard Jack Kearns Dempsey Roger California Jack Kearns Richards Todas Tunney Bert Cronson

Alexander Heads Cardinal Ace With Long Winning Record

Grover Cleveland Alexander, veteran pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, boasts a long career with more wins than losses. Debuting in 1909, he pitched for Phillies, Cubs, and Cardinals, reaching 30 wins in three seasons and aiding two world series runs including last year’s title with St. Louis.

BT. Louis Associated Alexander Phillies Cubs Bul Killefer Dilboefer Prende Alex Grover Jess Boston Red Sox Cardinals Yankees Livers Gelesburgh

Haviland and Hubbard lead Schenecossett invite field

The eighth annual Schenecossett Country Club four day invitation tournament opens with over 180 entries from premier amateurs. Paul Haviland and J T L Hubbard head Bridgeport interest, along with E W Hoyt J W Lushar W S Biz and Jarvis Williams. Fred Knight and Frank C Newton hold trophy legs. Newton skips to defend New England title in Worcester. Thursday features 18 hole medal play, top 116 advance to six flights of match play over three days.

Schenecossett Country Club Brooklawn Greenwich Bridgeport E. W. Hoyt J. W. Lushar W. S. Biz Jarvis Williams Fred Knight Atlantic City Frank C. Newton Brookline Country Club New England Alex Armours Westchester-Biltmore Newton Worcester Johnny Sill Norwich

Grant Leads Connecticut Golfers In New England Amateur

Bobby Grant a 17 year old Hartford public links player will lead Connecticut entries at the New England Amateur, starting this morning at the Country Club of Worcester. Clive Alvord of Greenwich and Bud Geoghegan of Hartford join Grant as the state contenders, with Sam Walden withdrawing. The 36 hole qualifying round will set the top 32 for match play, with the event running through Saturday.

Bobby Grant Hartford Public Linen Connecticut New England Country Club Worcester Clive Alvord Greenwich Club Bud Geoghegan Hartford Public Links Sam Walcox Norwich Grant M. H. Wheeler Bill McPhail Massachusetts Alvord W. P. Wiles R. E B. Susson Geoghegan Seing Grant Geeghigan Feld Frank Newton Ipion Fred J. Wright Herbert Jaques Hadder Billy McPhail Chester Cole Rhote Island Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Foresters and Hearts Tie in Twilight League Action

Court Wheeler and the Sacred Hearts played to a 5 to 5 tie in the Bridgeport Twilight league last night. Knights of Columbus were beaten 1 to by Handy Harman in the Fairfield Twilight league amid scattered scoring and lineup notes.

Court Wheeler Sacred Hearts Knights of Columbus Handy-Harman Ora Dorgan Sovacco Kelman Bowen Burnett

Judges split over Dempsey victory in rematch bout

New York journalists reveal three officials judged the seventh round events differently with Dempsey and Tunney in a dramatic clash. Mathison saw three blows that hurt Sharkey and backed Dempsey’s control while Flynn saw only two weak blows. O'Sullivan’s round by round scoring diverged from both officials.

Charles F. Mathison Dempsey Sharkey Lo Boston Tom Flynn Jack O'Sullivan O Sullivan O'Sullivan Sharkey Even Mathison Flynn Sharke

Seeded Gravem Falls to Hubbell in Chicago Tennis

In the Illinois state men's singles championship Axel Gravem of Skokie defeated by John Hubbell of Kansas City 6-2 8-7. Seventh seed Gravem, Alfred Harris and Alfred H Chapin Jr. advance. Tilden and Hennessey, Withame also win. Carlton Wells joins floating university faculty at Michigan.

Chicago Associated Press Illinois Skokie Country Club Axel Gravem Oxford University John Hubbell Kansas City Missouri Gravem Willam T. Tilden Elis Klingman John Hennessey Indianapolis Luke Withame Ann Arbor Mich Carlton Wells University of Michigan United States Minneapolis Vers

Brooklawn Routs Ridgewood in State Tennis Drive

Brooklawn defeated Ridgewood Danbury by 12 to 16 2 in a Southern district match to advance toward the state team championship. The Brooklawn lineup included Mrs. John K Williamson Mrs. George Bissell Miss Helen Wheeler Mrs. Harold Fish and Miss Caroline Chapman with Mrs. G Hall of Danbury posting the best medal score.

Brooklawn Ridgewood Danbury New Haven Country Club John EK. Williamson George Bissell Helen Wheeler Huroth Fish Caroline Chapman Brooklawn Combine Branch Hartford Shuttle Meadow Longmeadow Racebrook Fairfield New Haven Waterbury Long Meadow Highland Springfield Seguin John M. Willmason Harold Fsh Mies Branch George Halll MecCrean Sunderiin Meeker Georen Hall Steinbach Brown Helen Barber Brethauer A J. Johnson Walter Perry Bertram Aineworth Walter B. Lashar Frederick Sturges Longmercaw East Miss Bradwell Mrs. Babson Kimball Starr Dorothy Walker Belen Smith Mrs. Sibley Miss Potter Mrs. Fitzgerald Long~ Meadow Babson Porter R. H. Fenn Elizabeth Diefendorf R. Cerard E. Gerard Benedict McEvoy Dass Dorothy Minty M. R. Muncey Baker New Raven H. M. Parson RC. Ger L. W. Johnson R. T. Howe Ghuille Meadows G. L. Austin Hi. A. Martelte

Parley Expects Title Bout In N Y

New York boxing chief James A. Farley says the Tunney Dempsey heavyweight title bout is likely to be held in New York City next September, despite no arena matching Philadelphia or Chicago capacities. He hinted ticket price changes could clear the way, with Rickard expected to set top prices around 40 or 60 dollars for the bout wherever held.

New York James A. Farley New York Boxing Commission Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey New York City Finley Philadelphia Chicago Tex Rickard

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Mott International League Charles Chick) Evans, JR Wight Philly Noble Cigar CO Westfield, Mass Grover Cleveland Alexander Haviland and Hubbard Schenecosset Club Foresters and Hearts Handy and Harman Raceys Handy Risley Guido Drew Ablatrand Bill Tilden Alan J. Gould New York Yankees Unis Milter Muggins Ted Tunnry Wills Lobea Delaney Maloney Dempecy Yankers Pirates Giants Cincinnati Hughie America Little Bill” Johnston Johnny Doeg Santa Monica Calif Lin Wilbur Caco Parley N. Y Boxing Board Ball Park Peter Schuyler Victor Victor G. W. van Slyke & Horton Albany, N.Y Lovecorm Actua RCA
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