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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1928

Page

16

Boston Runner Fails to Break Indoor Mile Mark

Hahn of the Boston Athletic Association narrowly misses beating the world indoor mile record at the K of C indoor carnival in New York. Ray Conger and Dr Otto Peltzer finished strong as Hahn led from the start before a record crowd of about 39,000. his time 5 minutes 13 seconds, short of 4:17.

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Christy Battles Eddie Brody In Elks Gym Bout Card

Bridgeport amateurs Eddie Brody and Nick Christy of Waterbury meet on the Elks fight card at State Street bone. Brody, a top local, has beaten Red Grillo while Christy seeks a victory after sparring with stronger foes. A large crowd is expected with several other bouts including Johnnie August aiming for three straight knockouts.

Eddie Brody Park City Nick Christy Waterbury Elks State Street Brody Grillo Meaw Norrow Brad Christs Chesty Bridgeport Nick Eddie Menner Johnnie August Johnnie Fairfield Cassie Jchnnie Ime Tony Lasera Sammy Craft Pete Garber Ted Reneer Phil Moore Buddy Doran Franke Smith Pete File WuHe Lewis Steve Herbalat Johnnie Michaels Frank Debone Howie Dunn Waterbury Blues Derby Danbury Ansonia Norwalk Eieinford

Queens Pros to Battle Knights at Rice gym Saturday eve

The Queens Pros clash with the Knights in an all star double feature at Rice gym Saturday evening. Both games are first rate with the curtain raiser at 8 PM and the main event following. The Queens Pros, noted Long Island champions, face the Racers in the final, as Meriden’s Community Club pushes to keep the series even after a previous stirring win by Woods over Lockwood A.

All Star Rice Gym Sturday At & Pom Meriden Stiriing Lockwood A Woods Suser Citi Queens Long Island Cork Kacey Toxsers Mohtans Macup Rice Gordon Thart Smyth Neary Pipane Anderson Koslowski Paunch Drise Ci¢Tell

Yale Cornell Win Intercollegiate Basketball Clashes

Yale defeats Dartmouth 47 29 while Cornell tops Columbia 28 26 in a pair of intercollegiate basketball games. Lewis hits late midcourt shot sealing Cornell win as half time stands 15 13.

YALE Cornell New York Corel Columbia Lewis Pley Gunnell

Aurels Triumph Over Harmony In Club Basketball

In last night’s Boys Club Midget league action the Rangers beat the Hollows 29 to 6 while the All Stars edged the Mohawks 16 to 13. Aurels claimed victory in the featured game, as rounds and scores reflected a dominant performance.

Rangers Hollows All Stars Mohawks

Catholic Sokols Hold Reorganization Meeting

The Catholic Sokols held their initial gathering in Amery last night and reelected manager Cobh Tasiegt for the coming season. Sokols defeated Portela 21 in the state Sokol league championship and earned a National title with a strong roster including Clavers Spincki Henkel Johnson Brecklin Cher agaaine and others.

Ite Sokols AMERY Cobh Tasiegt Sokwls Portela Ardico Clavers Bo- Spincki Kola Henkel Johnson Brecklin Cheragaaine Ge Vinuck Zahoiinsky Padick Creevy Ascella Olicheny Goode Darak Burnett Minchaleck Hentes Marluo

Wakeman Memorial Swamps Westport Y

Wakeman Memorial quintet routed Westport Y last night 84 to 49. Westport Y failed to match pace as Wakeman dominated all facets and led by double digits throughout the fourth period.

Wakeman Memorial Swamps Westport “Y Wikemin Westport

Lockwoods Defeat St Stephens in Overtime 41 38

Lockwoods edge St Stephens 41 to 38 in overtime at Kacey hall after a late Norton shot tied the game at 36. Joe Steco of Harding High starred for the Boush Eaters in the winning run.

Lockwoods ST. Stephens Kacey Hall Lockweods St Stephen’s Norton Yale Joe Steco Harding High Putis

Murgins Defeats Angelo Russo In Red Men's Bout

Muggins wore down Angelo Russo in the heavyweight feature at Madison Avenue Wigwam. Russo, crafty early, faltered as Muggins pressed with power and work on the sounch. Other bouts: Petre and Waterbury opponents, Smith cuts, and a series of technical knockouts and decisions among Bridgeport, Waterbury, Stamford, and Westport fighters.

Mucgins Angelo Russo Bridgeport Avery Angelo Russo Waterbury Madison Avenue Muggins Bass City Benor Russo Angelo Petre Both Buh Canal of Stamand Smith Carrolls Eve Bobby Powers Freddy Liberty Buddy Doran Liberty Lavor Follos Jonnie McLirnin Bodgepart al Bown Westport Jiggs McMann Stamford Nick Fargo Joe DeAndresa Jack Sharkey Bare Jackie Rogers Tommy Canro Hurl Hanson Naval Base Wille Perry Jamie Deley Richie Walte Charlie Sauter Joe Dean Sammy Craft Willie Griffith Tommy Cairel Sige. Bartha Jimny Gehlty Steve Olouski

Trades Triumph Over Carmel Hall Five In Friday Showdown

The Bridgeport traders defeated Carmel Hull five in a Friday game at Fairfielder gym. The pre limmert opened with action, and key players from Trader team like Duda and White led scoring with solid defense. Final score details show Traders edging Carmel Hull by a margin, amid a loud home crowd.

Bridgeport ‘Trade Roger Luclowe Fairfielder

Industrial League Ends Play Tonight

The Industral Basketball League season closes tonight with bag games on the schedule. General Electric meets Crane White in the second encounter. Singer faces Warner in the opener. Cont Agricultural College and Wesleyan score at 46 to 34 while Amherst trails 3 to 59.

Industral Basketball Wagne General Electric Crane White Warner Cont Agricultural College Wesleyan Amherst

Power Teams Meet in Elimination Tonight

Waterbury Tech 29 and Meriden fight in Connecticut Light and Power Company playoffs for the open game lead. Meriden faces Waterbury with the winner advancing to face Norwalk in the conch series title event.

Waterbury Tech Assort Tel Preser Meriden Valk Waterbury Baskethi Jeacue Tome Might Searon Wock Lia Fle Hame Norwalk

Junior Court Title Series Matches Set for Ten Teams

Ten teams will contest the try for the polo championship sponsored by FS Corbally. In the pane the Crescents meet the Hall, while the Jusors face Whittier drs in opening games, with.Writerstine I facing the Whittier drs.

Comote Dun Tone FS Corbally Hall Jusors Whittier Drs

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