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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1928

Page

9

Promoter Odds Chp M Larnin Bout With Mandel

New York promoter seeks a big bout offer for lightweights Mandel and McLarnin with talks over a Chicago defense and a possible New York title tilt. Mandel plans to sign with Tex Rickard for a June 21 defense as promoter Mullen eyes Chicago or Newark bouts and state receipts.

New York Champ Mullen Laigsgo March Ib Associate Press Samm Mandell Lightwe Lthampion Connces 1 Mullen Mandel Tex Rickard Mandell McLarnin Chicago Lleu Newark Calvago

Etna Girls Win State Honors in Close Title Game

The Etna Girls basketball team of Hartford captured the state tournament title by defeating Crofut Knapp 19 to 17 at Norwalk Armory in a hard fought championship. Key moments included player Conroy being fouled out for Hartford and a late rally that fell short for Crofut Knapp.

Orwalk Aetra Hartford Crofut-Knapp Norwalk Armory Xe Cros Tne Jed Thie Jaf Totads Telr Ceen Conroy

Outdoor Polo Schedule Prompts Six-Game Ale Team Run

The Associated Press reports the Ale Outdoor Polo team will play six games in upcoming events. Tentative plans list three home and three away matches, with the schedule to be formally announced Friday May 16. The venues include a New York City location and other out of town fields.

Phipps New York City

Frank Taberski Wins In Billiard Tourney

Frank Taberski of Chicago defeats the defending champion in a billiard tourney. The match details are incomplete due to OCR errors but Taberski emerges as winner in a close contest amid March events.

Frank Taberski Pec Chener Idy Cour Othiard

Rain Delays Cubs Workout On Catalina Island

On Catalina Island March 5 rain dampened Cubs activities as newcomer Ed Ransome, a Los Angeles semi pro, joined in drills. Gabby Hartnett inspected his hand of fourteen spades and players complained of foul trouble while awaiting further practice under a damp, breezy sky.

Avalon Catalina Island Catalna California Ed Ransome Los Angeles Gabby Hartnett Abe Guy Webb

Room 207 Dominates With Shutout Win

In yesterday’s Shelton High 2001 Room League action Room 207 shut out Room 208 while Room 202 defeated Room 204 34 to 4. The day featured tight play and clear dominance by 207 as the standout team.

Jarur Shelton High

Davis Cup Star Heads to New York

Reported in fragmented text a Davis Cup star travels to New York for upcoming competition. The note hints at preparations and possible sponsorship details. Names and places are obscured, but the event center remains the Davis Cup team journey.

New York

Holy Name title won by St Gyrils over St Johns

St Gyrils defeated St Johns to claim the Holy Name title in a tense final. Other schools such as Sacred Heart, Cure Mom, St Austs, and St Peter also posted medal results with varied placements across events and ages.

ST. Gyrils Holy Name ST. Johns Mars Peter LotiNs Ouyris

Williams Wins Scoring Honors In Polo League

Hartford March 5 AP reports Williams of Meriden claimed scoring honors in the American Rolle Hockey League season with 137 points, followed by Steve Pierce of Meriden. Records list Alexander New Britain 96 and Duggan Bristol 95 in top scorers, with Williams also leading in other stat columns.

Kushts Ron Duggan Bristol Alexander New Britain Davies Waterbury Willams Meriden Welch Hartford Pierce Meriden Huds Broyn New Britain Ge Country Jean Hartford Mortiser Meriden Alexander New Briton Pierce Meriden Bristol & Welch Muirhead Blount Shoupson Doherty Love Keen Aubin

Holdout Era Nearing End as Vets Sign Major League Deals

Boston area wire report outlines shifting spring training rosters as veteran players sign holdout era departures across teams. Notes on new arrivals to Cincinnati, Chicago White Sox, and the Braves, plus workouts at St Peterburg and San Antonio camps. Scott Winner beats Levine in a 10 round bout at Springfield, with Deluge results from Worcester and Boston matches.

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Dempsey Says He Has Quit The Game

A garbled San Diego region item reports Dempsey claiming retirement from boxing. The piece mentions letters, speculation, and possible opponents, noting no official confirmation and referencing local intrigue around the statement.

Dempsey

Laurels Capture City Tile For Fourth Season

The Laurels defeated Sacraments 22 to 18 at Knights of Columbus gym last night to capture the city tile for a fourth season. Lindmark and Eddie Kuslowski led scoring with nine points each. Ahisti and Coty starred in center play. strong defense from both teams marked the tight contest.

Aut Allstrands Blankou Knights of Colunbis Gymnasium Lamrels Lautels Lindmark Eddie Kuslowsk Joe Cody Taved Casey Waltman i Hs v Bod Hex T Huber Serce Petrino

Finn Captures Second Lap Of Cross Country Marathon

Finn wins second lap in a grueling cross country marathon as a large field including Gabe a Sturt and Sam Richmin compete for the prize. Strong contenders from New York and Arizona finish top ten amid fatigue and cramps while spectators and walkers push to complete the long course.

Finn Pucuten Bern Dan Ollie Wautinen Anteke Joe Dee New Yorks Sam Richmin Kugar Andrey Payne Will Rogers Claremore Okla Rogers Dwight Housleales Michigan Amer Nick Quomayahu Quomayahu

Auburns Baseball Meeting At Club 2034 Main Street

The Auburn AA announces a baseball meeting at 2034 Main Street at 8 PM Thursday. All club members, last year's team members, and new candidates auditioning for the team are urged to attend. Sul Jsouna was elected manager for the upcoming season.

Auburn AA Main Street Sul Jsouna Wis

Eddie Martin Kayoes Johnny Huber in Second

Eddie Martin the former bantamweight champion floored Johnny Huber with a right cross in the second round at Bt Ni arena. Martin sent Huber down three times in the first round and delivered the knockout at 1 minute 37 seconds of the second. Martin weighed 128 pounds to Huber’s 124 1/2.

New York Associated Eddie Cannonball Martin Johnny Huber Bt Ni Martin Fi Huber

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