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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1927

Page

9

Ferguson Confident of Victory Friday in Big Card

Ferguson predicts a win as a string of twelve bouts headlines the Friday card at Acorn Arena Roseland Bowen Leonard Loewell, Tein, and other welterweights square off in grueling matchups. The card features Tracey Ferguson vs Leonard, plus several strong welterweights and notable bouts, including Drige against Meriden and Saxon versus Knockout Wallis.

Romeback Tras Tracey Fertuson Johnny Sieik Teenard Acard Roseland Bowen Leonard Hye Tvo Hartier D Squainn Fe Simth Fergusen Ferguson Toey Eonard Yarcl Meriden Mole Dirigo Lattumore Lone Drige Meteriars Johnny Saxon Jimmy Rose Wallns Naval Paddy Burke This City On Thy Vine George Lover

Valley Title Won by Washington 6

Washington High School won the Houston Valley league title with a 23 to 7 victory over Newtown High. Key performances came from Bligh Hill Anderson and Hollister as Washington maintained their tie for the championship, while New Milford hosted the crowd of over a hundred basketball fans.

Husky Anderson Washington Five Sun Ducal Bos Newtown Newtos i New Milford Saurday Washington Hawk

Young's condition reported as same in Antonio hospital

Ross Young of New York Giants was reported in Antonio Texas hospital today in the same condition as yesterday. Physicians at the institution said he has been in the hospital since last fall after undergoing a blood transfusion. The improvement in air condition was noted on sickness date.

Antonio Tex Ross Young New York Young

Tilden Beats Spanish Cup Star In Davis Cup Match

The match featured Manuel Alonso of the Spanish Davis Cup team facing Willab Tilden. Tilden dominated the encounter, winning 6-4 4-6 6-2 6-4 in a gruelling format, with Tilden's powerful returns and precise serves overcoming Alonso's late resistance. The victory solidifies Tilden's performance in the event as he maneuvered through tough rallies and seized control in critical moments.

Miami Willab Tilden Manuel Alonso Plist South Tyne Tilken Alonso Tilden Theote Bill Wistor Lave Vicory Unnso Hin Askuntieg Lillen Isingh Tileden

Leon Duray Wins 260 Mile Auto Race Title

Leon Duray takes the 260 mile auto race at the Los Angeles event opening the AA championship. De Pao lo, Hearne, Wooten and others followed with Warty Harta winning $3400 cash, Ba Hishing second, De Pan third plus cash prizes for the top ten finishers.

Leon Duray Tliree Los Angeles Hammen de Paolo Ard Tadd Hearne Ren Wooten Wturan Wirry Harta

Three chess matches end in draws in New York round

In New York on March 6 AP reports three chess games reached draws after seven moves in a showy round. Mian Vidmoir of Jugestivia and Ru del Speluan of Vienna agreed to a repetition draw. Other games in the 21st round were adjourned with complex openings and late positional chances.

New York Mian Vidmoir Jugestivia Rudel Speluan Vienna Il Chess Lournament Anesos Jo Maehal Helder Marshall Alexander Alewhine Thurs Aron Nimvoewitsch Sekhing

Chicago Cubs Hold Two Workouts At Training Camp

At the Chicago Cubs camp players endured two workouts under sunny conditions with manager Joe McCarthy directing drills. The session featured notable pitching and fielding work as prospects and veterans practiced with the second team and top prospects.

Avabon Sante Catan Island Meira Gatt Minagr Joe McCarthy Bruins Toronto Internetritals Percy Fae Jos Regula Cub Pitehar Sneglish Joan Brihe Hinde di Pocher Senators

Princeton Title Aspirations Decided This Week

Princeton faces two crucial games this week in the Boston Intercollegiate league as they seek a share of the title. A win over Columbia and then Penn could propel Princeton into a first place tie with Dartmouth, with Dartmouth and Princeton both holding seven wins and three losses. Individual scoring race remains tight led by Pickering of Dartmouth with 60 points in 10 games, while Yale’s Bennetler leads assists and Cornell’s Gardner earns top honors in multiple categories.

NEW York Marth Vitors Trimeeton Reigve Dartmouth 2A Pipers Princeton Dartmouth Tigers Greens Corn i Dartmouth Columbua Tigers Penn Cornell Columbia Vale Picken Jartmouth Athea Individul Teaders Bimmen Yale Ikvean Cqarnells Licken Johnny Gartner Pase Penn Chapman E Penn Td Chasshich Cornell Rothenfild & Columbin Heepn Trutmouth Austin Dartmouth la Bits E Teirtmouth Ifean Trvans Rimeton Vossrot Dutmouth Magne Madder Siblatt Smith Cornell Toadder T Yue Bruckeman Spath

Ninety Hole Plan Proposed for Ohio Town Course

In Windsor Ohio plans call for a ninety hole golf course to ease congestion at Walnut Crest Country Club. Founder Arthur Wren notes strong demand and a membership cap, with greenside layout ready by the 198 season. The project aims to serve a population of millions in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania across 2 000 acres.

Cilveland O Windsor Ohio Arthur Wren New Country Club Greenside Pennsylvania

Hockey league may sign new franchises

Expansion plans for the Canadian American Hockey League were revealed at a Canadan Amiuican meeting. Secretary Thomas F Kanily announced franchise applications from Hartford Connecticut Newark New Jersey via Kin a and the Teeny New York. There was also talk that YY bagle could extend to Ric aster SY ound Montrei next year. Members indicated no action was taken on applications and postponed settlements of this journey.

Lospon Thomas F Kanily Nartford Newark NJ New York

Manhattan to Play in Eastern Tourney

The Manhattan Preparatory School basketball team, undefeated this year, accepted an invitation to compete in the Eastern State scholastic tournament in New York City this month. One more team will join from eight entrants drawn from Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

Manhattan New York City Pennsylvania Conneticut

Mulligan and Cuneo set for Norwalk bout tomorrow night

Young Mulligan of Norwalk and Johnny Cuneo of New York wrap training today ahead of a semi final eight round fight in Norwalk. Promoter Kinkie Tay also features Ralph Sombuhs versus Bul Adams and Kenny Didelic in prior bouts. Mulligan, known in Connecticut circles, seeks to prove himself against a rising rival in a hotly anticipated card.

Mulligan CUNEO Norwalk Young Mulligan Johnny Cuneo New York Youn Ben Acorn Cunce Kinkie Tay Rilph Sombuhs Bul Adims Newark Gene Bryin Suilor Mlantises Vetl Bryan Silor Macklin Brown Uftlon Kenny Didelic Ky Davis Hany Burke Vermont Bidgeport Johnny Latzo Ros V Burke New Haven She Wulfigan Unao Aasay Bimyel Connecticut Ind

Fifteen Teams Start Grind in Six Day Race

The 42nd International Six Day cycling marathon opened in Madison Square Garden with fifteen teams from nine countries. Foreign and American riders began a sleepless week as spectators cheered, crashes occurred, and early pace set records as teams covered miles in the first sprint hour.

Mideim Square Garden Harold Liboyd Fir d Regine MevNimara Franco Georgetti Bobbe Walthouf Yreddie Spencer Armericans Carl Stockholm Charley Winter New York Chicago Goosens Vermeerbergen Bel- Bian Vanneh Dinile Holland Italy Kaiser Qwiddameron Tolen Lips Durin Lee Wis He Garden

New Champions SW FOLK March GA Track Meet Crowned

Intereuklesiite indoor track crowned champions with Yale Princeton Penn State top performers. Winners include Mills in the yard dash, Wills in hurdles, Benson in two mile, Maynard high jump, Alfred in broad jump, Carr pole vault, Limberg shot put, Wright corner in weight throw, and Relay squads from Harvard leading the field.

al Mills MW Wills Dartmouth Penn State Lurace Benson Corned Thomas Maynard Alfred Ites Penn Carr Yale Bradley Princeton Harold Limberg Pennsylvania Wright Corner Boston Harvard

Essex to Battle Mohicans Thursday in city series opener

The Mohicans face Essex in the opening tilt of a three game series at Red Men's Hall Thursday night. Essex will try to curb a strong Mohican lineup and mount a tough challenge in the city elimination series.

Red Mens Hall Mohican Tasex Mohicans Syiuble Tridgeport Esscx

Greenwich Beats New York Champs in Weekend Game

Greenwich Iiizh edged TreWitt Clinton High of New York 22 to 2 in a close defensive battle. The Millionaires upset the two year Metropolitan champion New York ers, who struggled against Greenwich defense to lose the title.

Greenwich New York TreWitt Clinton Greewich New Yorkers

Ruth Arrives in Yankee Camp for Training Period

Atlanta March 6 AP Babe Ruth arrived in Florida training circles to join the New York Yankees and chase a powerful season at the plate. Miller Huggins prepared an oversized garment for Ruth while he looks in early form. He will workout tomorrow at St Petersburg as Robins and Phillies camps report limited practice due to absentees.

Atlanta Florida Haining Cime Babe Ruth Ruth New York Yanks Miller Huggins Ruth St Petersburg St Louis Browns Giants McGraws Sarasota Carda Avon Park Cincinnati Red Cleveland Orlando McAllisters Indiana Yannigans

Trade School Nine to Face Leading High School Teams

The State Trade School baseball team unveils a twelve game home and home schedule against Fairfield county powers led by Central Congress Harding Norwalk and Fairfield. Coach Charles H Remkos announced dates with Fairfield Central Norwalk and Harding plus a meeting with the University team. Open dates include June 1 and June 2 with potential fills.

Trade School Nine Fairfield County State Trace Charles H. Remkos Central Congress Harding Norwalk Fairfield Tradera Schéol Fairfield High Norwalk High

Carr and Hussey to clash in Colonia Hall feature bout

Gene Carr and Billy Hussey clash in the feature bout of the amaemr card at Colonia Hall tomorrow night. Hussey returns from a long layoff and scored a sensational knockout last week and eyes adding Carr to his victims list.

Gene Carr Billy Hussey Bily Prince Colonia Hall Hussey Carr

Criterions Defeat Westport YMCA 26 to 14 in Upset

The Criterions returned to form by beating Westport YMCA 26 to 14 at Westport. Decker and Charlie Randolph led scoring with multiple players contributing including Brooklyn, Full Blhyer, NY Giants, Indians Flooring, Providence, and Newark in a compact, era-tinged summary of the game.

Criterions Westport Ymca Westport Decker Charlie Randolph Brooklyn

Pittsburgh Infield Working Smoothly Exhibition Note

In a three hour trading grind the Pittsburgh Pirates showcased a smooth infield with Glenn Wright at shortstop stealing the show. Bush praised Wright and the arrangement with Kial Rhyne at second as Joe Cronin and Lloyd Waner also showing potential at second base. Emil Yde and Byron Spence impressed during batting practice.

Robles Callt Glenn Wright Pittsburgh Pirates Bush Kial Rhyne Wright Amoothly Joe Cronin Lloyd Waner Ste Do Emil Yde Byron Spence Plisher

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