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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1928

Page

8

Former Bears Player Fails To Report To Fort Worth

Hartford Senators offer Fort Worth Profs a price for top outfielder Johnny Roser who may remain in the Easter league. Roser, a feared hitter, is a major draw and training start was delayed as he remained away in Briggeport awaiting movement. Meanwhile New Haven adds infield depth with 22 year old William A Usant as a prospective shortstop alongside existing infielders, while Cleveland Indians arrange midseason moves for Eddie Montague and others.

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Barnard Pleased With Sox Rookie

Barnard praises a Sox rookie during a Shreveport spring workout. He notes Chalmer Smilin Bi of Gleau and John Menn at infield drills with third base work and infield mastery as the team prepares for the season.

Shreveport Barnard Ruy Cisse Ike Schalk

Ist on New Bedford Open Series March 10

Boston and New Bedford open series in the American Soccer League path to the final. Semi final matchups set in New Bedford and Boston with the winner meeting Bethe Beem in the finale as total goals decide the advancement. Regular second half feature games schedule released for the week end.

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Waterbury and Meriden Win In Play-Off Games

Waterbury edged New Britain in a tight playoff thriller as Beored and Trttain led in the opening period. Meriden defeated Hartford in overtime with Kul Wilhung setting up the winner, as Detere and the Maroons staged a late comeback to force extra time.

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Pirates to Play Yannigans Today

Pirates prepare for a game with Yannigans after outdoor practice. Manager Doane Bush consolidates the lineup with Battry, Warner, Granthan, Brewer, and others as the team aims for a solid performance. Weather and field conditions are noted as factors for the match.

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City Elimination Bouts In Waterbury At Red Men’s Hall

Waterbury amateur boxing eliminations promoted by Jake Dick will crown city champions at Red Men’s Hall tomorrow night. Two top local stables Franzo American and Atlas AC clash as Bridgeport hosts the melee with 170 to 145 pound bouts and fighters including Mugging, Hirschmann, Paotse, Lucien Gregory, Christy, Lord, Cohenman, Rollins, Reynolds, Harmon, Kaplan and Degnal. Special AAU officials will supervise the program.

Jake Dick Hatemmaker Waterbury Red Men’s Hall Atlas AC Brass City AAUW Heath Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Muggins Ib Ballor Muggins Angelo Russo Baleor Hirschmann Hirschmann Altoy Waterbury City Bmi Reed Dua Murphy Jack Sharkey Bob Morrison Jack Paotse Lucien Gregory Nick Christy Paul Lord Buck ¢Olemnan Roby Rollins Clase Andy Lucas Joe Reynolds Jackie Rovers Jackie Harmon Sam Kaplan Joe Degnal A U Nding Thy Bours

Amateur and Pro Boundaries Blur in The Sportlight

Grantland Rice discusses the fading line between amateur and professional sports over the years, noting rising playtime and finances eroding old distinctions. He praises Johnny Evers as a model of team focus and humility, then shifts to golf grip advice, stressing a firm but not tight hold.

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Wesleyan Baseball Candidates Report Middletown

Wesleyan baseball candidates report shows 1927 team prospects with four veteran pitchers returning and Speed Kelly back after a years absence. Rupprecht missed last season due to injuries but will be in uniform when spring starts. The squad will open with a game on April 2 and face Poat on April 22.

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Nick Toronto Challenges Cusio to Fight in Milford Ring

Nik Toronto, a top amateur fighter, issues a verbal challenge to Nick Cusio. He agrees to a printed challenge and is willing to meet in a Milford ring with Westport and other venues possible.

Nik Toronto Nick Cusio Westport

Harvard Dartmouth Players Join Club

Harvard and Dartmouth announce acquisitions of two hockey players each for a two game series with Soneton NB. Harvard adds Joe Morrill the star goalie for the intercollegiate championship, while Dartmouth sends Myles Lane to bolster the Big Green. The meeting follows a 3 to 1 Halifax defeat of the University club two weeks earlier.

Boston Associated Press University of Today Soneton Harvard Joe Morrill Dartmuth Crimson Myles Lane Met Halifax

Star Second Sacker Signs Contract for Two Seasons

Tony Luger settles with the Yankees after weeks of holdout, joining Miller Huggins in St Petersburg to discuss terms. The holdouts now include Watte Hoyt awaiting a $3000 bonus, with others like Vic Aldridge and Dazzy Vance still unsigned as talks continue across MLB teams.

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Bucky Harris Aims for Johnson in Coming Campaign

Tampa Florida March 6 By Associated Press Stanley Harris manager of the Washington Senators previews a strong pitching staff. Harris cites a mix of rugged youth and veteran experience and notes plans to carry more left handers if they prove effective. He acknowledges missing Walter Johnson and hints at continued selection decisions for the rotation.

Tampa Fla Associated Press Stanley Herris Maanager Washington Senators Washington Hoesik Feft Walter

Naugatuck Boy to Lead Aggie Quintet

Henry Schilgren, 29, of Naugu tucket, elected captain of the 1929 Connecticut Aggie basketball team. Schilgren starred at guard and is regarded as one of the leading defensive players in New England college basketball. He also plays on the varsity football team.

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