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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1926

Page

6

Mooney Accepts Terms in City Series Championship Talks

Sol Mooney of the M. H. A. signs to back a two out of three city series with the Kaceys. The agreement includes home court expenses, a 60 40 split in favor of the winner, fixed admission, and official framing. Aimed to start at a set time with mutual consent and to invite city sports writers to attend.

Looney PL Mooney Y.V.H.A Kacey Bas Bes Bridgeport Fehasin Collins YY. M.I.A. Hall Joss Frohnarible Mr. Son Geasports Eeepore SOL Mooney M. H. A. Buskettall

Invading players face hard conditions in sport and golf

The piece notes that American players led by Miss Wethered and Miss Lenglen faced tough abroad odds, with handicap challenges and unfamiliar conditions. It discusses national league race dynamics and Pittsburgh’s pennant bid, touches on British amateurs, and critiques boxers’ training discipline and speed development.

Joyce Wethered Suzanne Lenglen Miss Wis Wills Lengen Wimbledon Pittsburgh Campaisas Traynor Wright Carey Cuyler England Bill Johnston

LCA Noses Out Walter's Tossers In Tight Showdown

In a closely contested game the LCA team edged Walter's Tossers 38 to 37 on Saturday night, narrowly securing the result over Walter's All Stars led by Klein and Walters.

LCA Walter MLC. A Klein and Walters

Golfers to Play at Philadelphia Championship Events

Philadelphia Feb 24 The Batlal army navy and marine corps championship will be played at the Huntington Valley club October 11 15. Sports director George W need tet this city four major events during the season Mastennial The other three are the national women's golf championship collegiate championship the Teshe Cup matches all of them.

Philadelphia Batlal Army, Navy and Marine Corps Huntington Valley Club George Ciy Onal Interest Legiate

Otis Clym’r killed by mob in Misn

A brief wire report from Misn February 28 states Otis Clym’r, a Hudl man aged years, was killed by a mob. The incident follows an earlier accident and involves a Jeearsh and Wists, with prior tensions noted.

Oli Hud Jeeiarsh

Fairfield High Teams Busy in Week Schedule

Fairfield high teams are busy with two days of events this week. Girls varsity and junior squads face local rivalries at home. The schedule lists Ludiveu, Fanny Smith and nearby opponents, with mixed varsity and junior games noted for Monday and Saturday.

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Central Boys Win City Title and Girls Top State

Central High claims the City Scholastic basketball title by defeating Warren Harding 38 to 23 in a second straight win after earlier gains over Bridgeport Trade fives and Congress High. Central girls clinch late state title with a 30 to 19 victory over Crosby, finishing undefeated in inter-school play before a later upset by Alumni and a reversal against Graduates.

Central High Warren Harding Harding Central Bridgeport Congress High Trade School Central Ish

Park Citys and Kaceys Triumph in OT Test

The Knights of Columbus were extended to the last in their contest with the Jersey Fires Saturday night. The Kaceys won out 28 to 25 in a five minute overtime period. The Park City Girls scored 27 to 13 over Manchester in a state league preliminary. The scores:

Knights of Columbus Jersey Fires Kaceys Park City Girls Manchester

Park City Juniors Seek Tenth Straight Triumph in City League

Park City Juniors aim for their tenth straight win in the Girls City Basketball League at Stratford Avenue gym tonight. They face Blessed Sacrament while St Mary’s meets Brooklawn in the other game as three weeks of play remain. Park Citys have clinched the title.

Stratford Avenue Park Clays Blessed Sacrament St. Mary’s Brookiawny Park Citys Park City Biles Sacraments Whirlwinds Brookhkywr We St. Marys Poston Blessed Sacraments Parl City Brooklawns Blessed

Sigler Ties Lefty Erkes In State Pocket Billiards

In a tight state pocket billiards circuit, Imi Lefty Erkes of Derby shares the lead with Endrie Sigler of Hartford after key matches. Dom Socell of New Britain upset Erkes earlier, while Amos Warren defeated Erkes decisively at Waterbury. Upcoming games in Derby and Bristol could decide first place as Brkes faces Ligier, Hammill, and other strong challengers in a pivotal week.

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Greenw ich Wins Against Fast Side A in New Championship

Greenwich defeats the Fast Side A to claim the A championship of New England after turning a deficit into a 17-12 first half lead, as reported in local sport notes.

Spe A. Bas- TH Newight New Faeialy

Woodside Nine to Meet Tonight for Season Prep

Woodside baseball team invites AM candidates to meet tonight at the clinic. Manager Lori Jobson and Caneh Ceray will head the session, with players Dannie, Barey Sotite, Actor Ren, and Sars bet Evay expected to attend along with Uncle.

Clin Rentis Phins Lori Jobson Ad Caneh Ceray Dannie Barey Sotite Ren Sars Betevay

Farrell defeats Cruickshank in Florida tourney

In Tampa on February 28 AP reports Farrell of Tampa defeated Cruickshank 72 to 74 in a 72 hole match play event totaling 288 strokes. Nearby at St Augustine Miss Glenna Collett and Dorothy Klotz led women’s national golf action with scores 40 and 88 respectively. In Ormond Beach local exhibition golf saw Massey and Archie Campbine Tyronean teams defeating the Smith brothers, Alex and May Donald, in a 36 hole event.

Tampa Fla Farrel Avon Bobby Crnatekoke Veetordas St. Augustine Pla Glenna Collett Providence Dorothy Klotz Queags Ormond "Nech el Collett Ait. Fla Web Qd Massey Archie Camp Bene Smith Brothers Alex Mav- Donald

Cannonball Martin Held On Larceny Claim

New York police detain Cannonball Martin on a larceny charge after he is found driving a car without a license. Witnesses report strange behavior as officers question him about ownership and identity while en route to a station. The suspect, Edward W. Martin, admits boxing but provides unclear answers.

Cannonball Martin New York Kadie Toston Martin Phil Bantam Rosen Alt Burg John O'Rourke Bii Marin Edward WV. Martin

Stenroos Wins Ten Mile Track Event Title

Finnish marathon champion Stenroos claimed the ten mile race in a swift time, finishing with a clear lead over rivals. The field featured notable runners including Philadelphia athletes, as the national junior champions and local contenders vied for places behind the winner.

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Presbys and St Johns Duel for Church Crown in City Games

The Inter-Church league title pits Presbys against St Johns after near-identical seasons. Laurels clash Dixies for Board of Recreation crown while North End Triangles meet Original Hillcrests in a prelim. Referee Lou Nandy will preside in the big Presbys vs St Johns showdown.

Presbys ST. Johns Dixies Laurels Presleys Pretoy United St. John Lou Nandy Presley St. Johns Wall Censes Wilber RE Bhaw Satuday Board of Recreation North End Triangles Hillcrests Dixins Carpenter Conley Ferrande Guerin Jordan Kelleher Lindmark Tarasevich A. G H. Amstrand Denomme Federech Reichert Schultze North End Barney Lynch Matro Minott Pale Ehesky Pelham Ruggles Sagito Calhown Coleman Harabosky Hugya Klein Mahone

Zach Wheat Signs for 316000 Salary

Zach Wheat, veteran outfielder, signs a 316000 contract for one year with Brooklyn after a protracted dispute. He will report to camp Thursday morning, ending a threatened salary reduction from 14000 to 316000 and finalizing terms amicably.

Clearwater Fie Zach Wheat Outfelder Rothie Robbie Widea Brooklyn Sodie

Wesleyan Captain Chosen For Next Season

Donald M. Jack, 27, of Springfield Massachusetts, has been elected captain of the Wesleyan University basketball team for the next season. He plays forward and previously attended Choate School in Wallingford.

Middletown Donald M. Jack Springfield Mass Wesleyan University Choatesehoo Wellingford Wess Joyan

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