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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1928

Page

8

Jimmy Bishop Signs with Montreal Rookies and Bears Drama

Jimmy Bishop signs with Montreal Rookies and the Bears’ mainstay works on George Stallings Farm amid franchise talk. Article notes Intermunicipal standoff, city franchise debates, and Waterbury roster details as teams plan southward training and Savin Rock games for New Haven Profs season.

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Marathon Across Country Starts in New York City

Associated Press reports the start of a trans continental marathon from the Pacific to the Atlantic with about 278 runners and walkers beginning in California and moving toward New York City. The event lists prize money of up to 842000 and 2500 for later standings.

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Scalzi to Fight On Day Caplan Program

Lead boxer Scalzi faces Day Caplan program in an eight round bout slated for March 12 at Haven Agena. Opponent names Ginter Checent and Lews Kaplan are listed with uncertain details, while promotional text emphasizes savings and tour events around the card.

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Hahn's Run For New 880 Record Stirs Olympic Hopes

Lloyd Hahn shattered the outdoor half mile record and tied the indoor record with a 1:51.2 clocking, signaling his status as America’s top hope for 800 and 1500 meter gold at Amsterdam. Dr. Otto Peltzer praised the feat and urged three weeks’ warm weather prep to beat climate and reach peak form.

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Dartmouth captain-elect Black may miss next season

Dartmouth College in Hanover reports captain-elect Richard Black of the 1928 team underwent surgery yesterday on his left knee. Doctors say it is uncertain if he can play next season, with recovery time and potential complications noted by Dr. John P. Boller's staff. The team, led by Black, faces uncertain prospects as medical evaluations continue.

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Westport Y M C A Wins On Court 32 31

Westport Y M C A claimed a 32 to 31 victory on the basketball court in a tense game. Both teams battled to a one point difference as the final seconds ticked away.

Westport Y. M. C. A

Alexander the Kid Grips Macks in Exhibition Debut Thrill

Avon Park Florida reports two big thrills in Alexander's career. The rookie pitched five hitless innings of the exhibition against Philadelphia as Pat Moran trusted him for a third game. The later World Series moment came in 1926 when Alexander faced Tony Lazzeri in a tense late-inning sequence for the Cardinals against the Yankees.

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Polo Play-Offs To Be Started Tonight

Polo play offs begin tonight with teams contesting the opening matches. The event features regional clubs and is billed as a decisive stage in the season series, with championships expectations high.

Schaff Shatters Scoring Record in College League

New York March 4 By Associated Press Penn guard Schaff shattered the Intercollegiate scoring mark with 16 points in a 34 28 win over Columbia boosting his total to 109 points in eight games Yale’s Sammy Pite’s 1924 record of 99 had stood. Penn leads the race with Princeton close as Yale and Columbia fade. next games decide the title with a Penn win possible.

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Leo Durocher Likely To Stay With Yankees

Petersburg Florida March AP reports Leo Durocher and Jumping Joe Robertson appear as reserve infield options for the Yankees. Miller Huggins dispels Dugan rumors by planning Robertson at second, Durocher at third if Lazzeri misses opening game. Babe Ruth ready to join squad next Tuesday and continues light golf workouts.

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Pocket Billiard Tourney Opens in Chicago

Ten of the world’s leading pocket billiard players finish practice for a Round Robin championship starting tomorrow and running to March 17. The National Billiard Association announces five-pocket games with 150 point matches. Notable entrants include Timph Greenest of New York, Sol high roller, and others from Philadelphia Pittsburgh Washington and Duluth. Prize money totals $600, with winners sharing receipts.

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Swimming Title Meet at Williams Falls Behind Schedule

A swimming title meet is planned at Williams with local teams and swimmers preparing for Sunday night events. Officials urge attendance as heats showcase emerging talent and possible records.

Williams

Hall Winner in Three-Cushion Play

Hall wins in a three-cushion billiards match with a decisive finish. The event featured a strong display by Hall, securing the victory and earning first place in the competition.

Hall

Central Meets Commercial Five This Afternoon

Central meets New Haven Commercial High in a semi final tilt at Hilltop gym. The Red squad, led by Coach Eddie Reilly, faces a tougher Elm City foe after recent drills to stay sharp for the busy schedule ahead.

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St Stephens Lose In Overtime To Sterlings

St Stephens dropped an overtime decision to the Sterlings in a boys club game. The upset unfolded after a close regulation period with both teams trading leads before the overtime period decided the winner.

ST. Stephens Sterlings

Kaceys Defeated by Stamford Five in Tight 28 to 26

Stamford five edged Kaceys 28 to 26 in a hard fought game. Beers led the attack with key baskets while Culcuts and Bombiers contributed for Sleunteyts Vierdey.

Kaceys Stamford

Mike Marinky Signs With Springfield Club

A fragmented report notes Mike Marinky signing with a Springfield club as part of a flurry of baseball moves. The piece also mentions Joe Logan, Pitcher Michwel ur ako of Bridgeport, and several other players connected to teams in the region.

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Sharkskey Risso to Finish Grind in Inn

Sharkey of Boston and Risko of Cleveland are due in New York to finish training for a heavyweight title eliminator bout. Telegraphed as a semifinals step, the winner could challenge Gene Tunney in a future title bid, with the eliminator process aiming to cut the field.

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Brick Muller Marries Reno Grid Star in Silent Ceremony

Harold P Brick Muller wed in Reno to Mrs Zanile Campbell after a private ceremony presided by Rev William Mollace. The 73 university note owner learned as a junior at UC Berkeley, the couple tied the knot yesterday afternoon following a two hour elopement.

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New England Colleges Form Officials Association

Walter Okeson of Lehigh led a New England colleges effort to unite in selecting football officials. The Association of Engkind Colleges for Officials will include Williams Trinity Worcester and others with Amherst Springfield and Spr ingfield co as founding members. An executive committee will pick qualified referees from the region to be approved by Okeson and the colleges. The plan aims to cut transportation costs by centralizing official selection. Invitees include New Hampshire State Vermont Nor witch Middlebury Lowell Textile Rhode Island State Coast Guard Academy New London Conn Providence Boston College Boston University and Holy Cross.

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Wesleyan Baseball Schedule and Olympic Tour Plans

Lloyd Hahn announces Wesleyan baseball schedule and plans a tour after the Olympics. The report notes Middletown games against Yale and Hartford opponents and hints at Hahn's broader postOlympic plan in a terse, period tone.

Wesleyan Lloyd Hahn

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