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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1927

Page

18

Latzo Likely to Retain Welterweight Title Tonight

York June 2 Latzo and Dundee meet at the Polo Grounds in a highly anticipated welterweight title bout. Latzo, favored on slight odds, weighs in with reach and weight advantages while Dundee charts a tall, determined challenge. Promoter Humivert expects about 25 665 in attendance and around 150 000 in receipts as both men train for a decisive 15 round battle.

Latzo Dundee Tonight Humivert King of the Weliers Brother Ans Mike Large Pompton Lakes Dundee Boy Baltimore Max Waxman New York Latvo Dundee Nockout Tye Batza Vive Mickey Walker Lizzo

Latzo and Dundee Confident Ahead of Polo Grounds Bout

On June 2 at Polo Grounds Pete Latzo and challenger Dundee speak confidently about the welterweight title clash set for tomorrow night. Latzo vows his best effort and Dundee promises steady work against a strong defense.

Chew York Pete Latzo Baltimore Hare Polo Grounds Aem

Cubs Win in Exhibition Against Lake Forest

Chicago Cubs defeated Lake Forest 17 to 2 in an exhibition game. Cubs tightened defense after Forest rallied early. strong early offense settled the game.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Lake Forest Co Cubs

Record Stroking of Jones Marks Former Matches

Bobby Jones prepares for the national open at Oakmont on June 14 to 16 after a season highlighted by record stroking. The 25 year old Georgian, who won both the British and American opens last year, began 1927 by winning the Southern Open with an 281. His career pace shows seven straight years posting scores under 74 per round, with multiple high finishes and a historic chase for the open and amateur crowns in one year.

New York Associated Press Bobby Jones Qakmont Georgia Marvel Chick Evans Chicago Jock Hutchison Minneapolis Bob Gardner Merion Bobby Baltusrol George von Elm Los Angeles Sunningdale

Tigers face Yankees in New York series. Moriarty weighs duties

George Moriarty admits managing the Detroit Tigers is tougher and umpiring ahead of a Yankees series proves the same pitching troubles plague Detroit. Ty Cobb defends himself as the Tigers seek stability, while Lou Gehrig and others pace the Yankees. Pirates ship Layne for speed, Fred Brickell joins from Indianapolis, and Frank Wilding returns to Wimbledon after earlier New Zealand titles.

New York Associated Press George Moriarty Detroit Tigers Yankees Moriarty Athletics Tigers Ty Cobb Associated Preas Detroit Pittsburgh Pirates Herman Layne Donie Bush Fred Brickell Indianapolis Layne Bush

Mallory's stepson stars in St Pauls track meet

Concord N H June 2 Assoicated Press Stanford Mallory son of Mrs Molla Mallory national tennis champion won three first places at a track meet marking St Pauls school anniversary events He took the 100 yard dash in 10 3 5 seconds the senior 220 yard dash in 23 2 5 seconds and the senior half mile in 2 minutes 2 5 seconds Morgan Truyn of Albany N Y earned a medal as best all round athlete and sportsman at the school

Concord N. H Associated Press Stanford Mallory Molla Mallory St. Paul's School Morgan Truyn Albany

Grasmere Takes School Meet On Fairfield Field

Grasmere school won the inter school track and field meet on Roger Sherman athletic field with more than half the points, the rest shared among six other schools. Results cover senior and junior boys and girls events led by Grasmere athletes including Stan Wakeman and Mary Toth.

Grasmere Fairfield Field Pairfield Roger Sherman Minnie Walshe Washington and Nathan Hale Dwight Fequot Holland Hill Sherman Inealp John Kocsis Halland Hill Vernon Smith Dwight James O'Rourke Lincoln Stanley Wakeman Alex Hilton Holland Hil Nathan Smirnoff Yaru Dash Frank Lawas Wesley Gritz Robert Morrison George McLeod Steve Kovacs Washington Washington School Richard Vernik John Fodor James Maczko Edward Luces Holland Hilt Julius Staley Howard Ferris Frank Meter Thomas Beker Derzo Feber Walter Finder John Miller William O’brien Arthur Moore Arthur Paddock Robert Kallenback John Curry Ernest Kallenbach Ernest Herzog Edward Finnerty Herbert Knutson Louis Olah Paul Ardell Edgar Williams Clayton Steele Frederick Fish Earl Marsh Pequot Herbert Weinberg Albert Pfannbuch Frank Brittingham Clarence William Mary Toth Josephine Chraz~asza Irene Kianin Washingeton School Pell Kish Christing Todiacc Holland Hill School Susie Hermenze Dorothy Holmes Josephine Gill Mary Lutinski Edna Moriarty Marie Honser Ida Matz Annie Lange Mary Mackno Catherine Kehler Josephine Krzaszcz

British House Debates Legality of Derby Sweepstakes

In London on June 2 the House of Commons debated the legality of yesterday’s derby sweepstakes. Home Secretary Sir William Joynson Hicks said no action would be considered for about eleven months. MP Sir Frank Meyer quipped about interference, while another member asked if a sweepstake was organized at the Home Office. Hicks replied he had not heard of one.

London Associated Press House of Commons William Joynson Hicks Frank Cecil Meyer Great Yarmouth Home Office Wham

Kinsey to Engage Fraulein Aussem in France Tour

Howard Kinsey, a top U S tennis player, is expected to announce his engagement to Fraulein Cecilie Aussem of Germany. Both players are participating in the Saint Cloud tournament in France, with Kinsey and Aussem widely regarded as leading figures in American and German tennis.

Howard Kinsey San Francisco Cal United States Fraulein Ceclie Aussem Kinnsey Kinsey Fraulein Aussem St Cloud Tournement France

Alabama hurler joins Red Sox at Fenway Park

Pat Moulton, right handed pitcher from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, joined the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park today on their return from a western swing through the American League circuit.

Boston Associated Press Pat Moulton Alabama Polytechnic Institute Red Sox Fenway Park

Rickard vows to block Wills Paulino clash at Yankee Stadium

New York June 2 Tex Rickard announced he will seek New York State Boxing Commission approval for Paulino Uzcudun to fight June 22 at Yankee Stadium. He claims priority over a June 29 bout between Paulino and Harry Wills and will also try to force a Paulino bout against J Bantard or Jimmy Maloney to compel his participation.

Rickard Paulino Harry Wills New York Tex Rickard Yankee Stadium Peulino New York Boxing Commission J .Bantard Jimmy Maloney Boston

Ryder Cup Pros Set To Clash In Open Round

American and British pros ready for the opening Ryder Cup matches at Worcester. Canadians and Americans prepare as Hagen and Golden lead the U S lineup while Boomer and Espinosa bolster Britain for two days of foursomes and singles.

Worcester Mass Associated Press Worcester Country Club al Watrous Grand Rapids George Gadd Roehampton Jony Hagen Walter Hagen John Golden North Jersey AL Espinosa Watrous Brent Batury George Duncan Archie Compston Johnny Purrell Doc Turnesa Aubrey Boomer C. A. Whitcombe Bill Mehlkorn Leo Diegel Ted RB Fred Robeson Gene Sarazen al Wat George R. Stobbs United States Frederick H. Gillett Frank G. Allen Michael, J. O'Hara Raynor M. Gardner Massachusetts Golf Association Alex Pierie Willie Ogg Professional Golfers Association of William G. Fownes

Recreation Bulletin Diamond Leagues and Sunday Schedules

A dense recreation bulletin lists Diamond Leagues and field schedules across multiple diamonds and parks. Entries include time blocks for teams such as Industrial League, Comets, Dictaphone, Hill Tops Athletes, Underwood Company, and Bears-Cath, with multiple yardages and courts at Yellow MU Park and Beechwood Park.

Diamond I6—Industrial League Trades League Comets Mamand Hill Tops Athletes Underwood Company Fellowcraft Criterions Yellow MU Park Arette St. Bears-Cath Beechwood Fark

Famous Football Star Fights For Life

Chicago June 2. Walter D. Graham, famed Michigan football star from 1900 to 1904, is fighting for his life after an operation to remove a brain tumor. Graham was a guard on Yost's noted eleven and hardly ever missed a game. He played four years straight with Tine never taken out.

Chicago Associated Press Walter D. Graham University of Michigan Graham Yost

Fairfield High's Season Schedule Was Altered By Cancellations

Fairfield June 2 Special: Roger Ludlowe High School baseball will be idle tomorrow as the game with Greenwich was canceled by Greenwich. Next Wednesday Bridgeport Trade School will visit Fairfield, and Friday Fairfield closes its season with a Rams versus Congress High School of Bridgeport in Fairfield.

Fairfield Roger Ludlowe Greenwich Greenwich Nine Bridgeport ‘Trade School Fairfield High School Rams Congress High School of Bridgeport

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