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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1928

Page

10

Diamond Plans for Newfield Park Renovation Details

A conference with City Engineer James A Mebiroy and expert Edward Echenk outlined plans to renovate Newfield Park Diamond. Work aims to start soon, with a March timeline and contracts speeding countywide to prepare the field including new layout and grading.

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IBMOLAY QUINTETTE TO MEET STAMFORD IN TRAVELING SHOWDOWN

IBMOLAY QUINTETTE from Moing 10 Stamford travels to Stamford tonight to play the OY M team. Lee and Oi out, traveling aggregation hits Presovs in camp led by Con-Owlo. Bub out for season with broken leg. Merritt and Foran expected to start at guard and center.

DeMela Barker Stamford OY M . A Lee Raf Wmple Stamford Conray Ceesies Merritt Yash Rt Adlstronc Claike

Teams Meet for Title In H N League Tonight

Threat Stephens and St Charles clash tonight to decide the Holy Care League crown at Knights of Columbus arena. After a tight season with eight wins each, a single decisive game will settle the championship, replacing a best of three format.

Threat Coles Tua .c Celes Mitfud Cde Id Tartval MiMord Ani Fot Tao Pielireizviv cUak t+ traction Nino Tau Aekpine Evenits Entertar St. Charles St. Stephens K. of C. Hall

Crimson stars of track face tough talk on Saturday

Harvard coach Parrell has picked a 30 man squad for the New York trip to defend the indoor intercollegiate title. He cautions Cornell and a strong field including Yale Penn State Georgetown and Dartmouth may outpace the Crimson in the fast-paced finals.

Cambridge Associated Press Harvards New York Eddie Farrell Parrell Cope Cornell Walvard Penn State Penn Georgetown Yale Dartmouth Farrell New York Art French al One Jim Reid Nile Benson Cornell Gumson Reid Pratt Guarnaccia Wright Cohen Anderson Worden Mary Correl Fanells Bates Cox Wildermuth Geocetwn Benson Correll Carr Stares Glendenning Swope

Vacca Reinstated by New York Commission

Johnny Vacca of Boston was reinstated today at the request of the Rhode Island authorities. The New York commission, which had a working agreement with Rhode Island, lifted the ban that had been placed on Vacca here.

New York B. Associated Press Johnny Vacca Boston Phode Island Vacca New York Commission

Olympic Coach Urges Conger to Concentrate on 800 Meters

The report notes 23 year old Iowa star Conger urged by national coach Robertson to focus on the 800 as he trains for the Olympics. Mentions rivals like Lowe of England and Peltzer, and discusses indoor mile pacing and preparatory strategy at Madison Square Garden.

Lympic Conger York Mare Associati Iowa Star Rober Ven Jols Tear Liod Hahn Otto T & Bon Robertson Gogi Douglas Lowe England Peltzer Churces Madison Square Garden Couger Peltze Rile Halin Velwer Peltger Haten Ut Engey Ympeliimn

New Britain Triumph In Overtime Thriller

News brief reports New Britain defeating Waterbury in overtime after a tied game. The recap mentions a late surge and a close finish, with New Britain winning at a pivotal moment. Names and precise details are garbled but the outcome is clear.

The Sportlight: Grantland Rice on Golf and Heroes

An excerpted rail of Grantland Rice style musings covers golf strategy and sports writers. It weaves in Dempsey Tunney and boxing rivals, noting public fascination with star athletes and the craft of putting. It reflects on writing circles and the push to create heroes while detailing golf techniques and discipline.

Ritarg Miny Collec Hese Mike Peo Heroe Gene Tuna Richard Coy St-Elasy Tainne Antes Sérand Dempsey

Kacey Five Prepares to Face Queens Pros in Weekend Showdown

Local teams Kacey Five and Queens Pros collide in a regular weekly game at Kacey gyin. Queens Pros, rated above par alongside Hoboken Germans and St Augustine Triangles, pose a stiff test as Lockwood AC and Community Club Meilden stage the second game of their series and Kuerss meets EOS T an hour later.

Kacey Gyin Jamin Fonorros Queens Lone Isand Hoboken Gordon Hart Sylth Berry Elnand GeLson Koslovak Pastucs Cody Driset Geteltn

Chrysler Red Heads Defeat Devon Five in Tight Game Night

The Chrysler Red Heads edged the Devon Five in a hard fought contest finishing 35 to 30. Players Giumer Red Heads and Koslowsk shined for the farmers, with Gusele and Koslowsk among top scorers. The final score reflected a defensive battle and notable effort from Me etule and Fineshe.

Chrysler RED Heads Devon Five Giumer Koslowsk Shone Tor Te Farrers Tepee

Montreal Man 5 Races Into Second in Nhl Clash

The Montreal Man 5 surged past Ottawa into second in the NHL standings with a 6 to 3 victory over the Hawks. Boston 3 appears in the score lines as part of a broader recap of results.

Montreal Associated Press Montreal Man Ottawa Staurling Cf Cs BI Hawk Ile

Color Sergeant Wins At Orleans Racecard Highlight

In a dramatic Jefferson Park dash Color Sergeant led early and held off Watch On and Paty Jane to win by a slim margin. The mile and a quarter event featured a crowded stretch drive with Sir Leonid and Star Falco also strong, while other notes highlighted baseball chatter and seasonal strikeout milestones.

Whitnes Jefferson Park Dr Shee Port Eads Witch Paty Jane Candy Giaffingina Hariss John John Leonid Heart Star Falco Richards Caslly Phings Sun Falcon Leonid John Juanson di Ike Daisy Vanru Broolly Amos Tisleth Howse Ual Holt

Mrs Horn Advances to Finals with Hollins

Mrs Horn reaches the Pebble Beach championship final after defeating Mire Joe Mayo of Monterey Peninsula CC 7 and 5 in the semi finals. Hollins also advances, defeating Ingalls 2 and 1 to set up a final against Mrs Horn tomorrow.

Mrs. Horn Hollins Asc Mission Buna Kirsis Cynitdon Marien Folly O New York Champior Nexrens Pebble Beach Gulf Mire Joe Mayo Monterey Peninsula Country

Jepson Sets New Scoring Mark in School League

Jepson, leading Putusmas in the Granma TM Behoo league under Norman Devlin, is believed to set a city scoring record for the season with nine games totaling 180 points at an average of 20 points per game. The Puliamas won the championship with a nine-win, no-loss record.

Jepson Norman Devlin Vila Puliamas Reco Eam No Dow & & Sted

Miss Ryan and Partner Advance to Semi Finals

Miss Elizabeth Ryan of San Francisco and Dallas Cor Pete of Boston moved into the women doubles semi finals for the Beaumont cup, defeating the South African team D B Guleman and A Miss B E Petchell 61 62 in the later stages. William Endicott of Boston and Iliy Marteile Vortl of Deda Moss fell to the British pair Satterdsville and Br Ansey.

Monie Garlo Ec Press Iis Piizabeth Ryan San Trancisco Dallas Corpete Boston Emue Tounament Mis DB Guleman Aliss BE Petchell Teavy Mos Wilam Endicott Teavy Mos Wilam Endicott O. Boston End Iliy Marteile Vortl Ot Deda Moss Phic Min

Delaney Wears His Socks But Hits Only 178 1-4

Philadelphia news notes Ty Cobb signs with the Philadelphia Athletics for another season after much speculation. Connie Mack confirms Cobb’s return and outlines the deal size, while Cobb praises Mack and looks to contribute as a veteran bat and fielder.

Ty Cobb Athletics Delaney

Sabin Carr Aims For 14 Ft 4 In Pole Vault Saturday

Sabin Carr, 10, seeks a new collegiate pole vault record at 14 feet 4 inches during the Intercollegiate 4 AAA championships. Yale star cleared 14 feet 1 inch last weekend and will attempt three more tries to pass the bar as McGall predicts a strong push for the mark.

Sabin Carr Yale REW York Marca I Sabin Saul Nelson Ehall Pennethai Cau Stephen Ro Bradley BP McGall Isle McGall

Milford High Team Prepares for Stratford Matchup

Milford High is set to play Stratford in a key league clash. The contest, pivotal for Milford’s standings and playoff hopes, hinges on early scoring and defense to tilt the outcome in a scheduled evening game at the home floor.

Milford Stratford

Holy Name Champs Decided In Columbus Hall Showdown

Holy Name basketball titles were decided tonight as Charles team faced off against the Sacred Heart squad. Stepher combine and Morgan lead a balanced attack while Clark and Rieln anchor the defense.

Holy Name Champs Columbus Hall St Charles Staphess Elie Scha

Major League Squads Near Complete at Southern Camps

Southern camps near completion as major league teams finalize rosters for spring drills. Notables include Michael J Hever of Waterbury Conn elected captain elect of Manhattan College basketball and member of football varsity. Reports detail multiple clubs holding workouts across New Orleans, Fort Myers, Shreveport, and Augusta with pitchers and lineups shaping for early season.

New York Accetated Michael J Hever Waterbury Conn Elecd Erptuim Manhattn College Hayes Varsits

New England Champions in National Tourney

New England claims top titles in a national tourney as bout entries surge. Jom Kahn at the Boston Athletic Association reports a record field and a forthcoming final in Detroit with Team New England favored.

New England Busion Souamtack Peta Detroit Simon Pire Jom Kahn Boston Athletic Association

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