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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1926

Page

7

Big Bill Edwards to Head Grange Grid League

Big Bill Edwards is named president of a pro grid league sponsored by the Grange, with William Coughlin treasurer and Cole O. Whiting senior counsel. The circuit aims to model major leagues, enforcing strict amateur rules and planning an October start with eighteen games per club.

Big Bill Edwards Grange Hagen Smothers Bobby Jone Prexy RED Grange York William Princeston Warald Heady Grange AL Pyte Edwards Internal Revenue New York Che Tyke William Coughlin Newark N. J Cole Whiting Iayward United States District Attorney Wy Edwartde Enncir Milwaukee Goud Colao Ram Pehuod Op College Dre Tooldal Colenel Hayward University of Nebraska

California Tops New York in Fifty-Record Box Office

California reports higher boxing activity than New York in its first year of operation. Secretary Walter Yarwood cites 2,118 licensed boxers to New York's 3,789 and 7 promoters versus New York’s 9. Total receipts favor California at 446 2 dollars against New York's 222,744 with California's expenses at 22.50 dollars. Jack Dempsey among California’s licensed figures.

Acramento Cal California New York Walter Yarwood State Athletic Commission Cals Torm Boxing Baus Autadins Jack Dempsey New York Comissatsn California Commission

Tie Likely in Big Ten Events

Chicago March 7 The Western Conference basketball race heads toward a three way tie for the Big Ten title Purdue Michigan and Wisconsin chase the top spot as Indiana drops from contention Northwesters lead while Michigan State and Ohio State battle for a place in the running PennsylvAnia notes the rough week with tied results and upcoming matchups shaping the final stretch of the season

Chicago Big Ten Purdue Indiana Michigan Wiccensin Padanaia Incis Gara Hbatis Artharstota Ohio Prregnes Toadines Wereeteer

Two Girls Cage Playoffs Set in Metcal League Action

In New Orleans era, two games will be contested in the girls cage league at Metcal. Standings show Stooklaw and Wing leading as Park City claims the league title with consecutive triumphs. Alice Phelan leads in scoring with 99 points, and league records and schedules follow.

Metcal Ieemus G Sto He Park Ci Tentraight

New Training Trip Highlights Rookies in Exhibition Camp

The report covers Coby Triumph and Tom Jenkins among rookies on the first San Antonio training trip led by Bob Quinn. Jenkins, a tall Camden native, showed raw hitting ability but struggled in the outfield, where misplays and poor footing risked injury. The piece notes heavy weather, wet fields, and postponed games as the squad evaluates young talent for future use.

New Orleans Ming Springs Phrat Net Springs Caran Laver Chy Grealest Latacball Bun Anglet Amoss Tom Jenkins Sox Aye Priesmith Warnick Gilae Tawa Tie Ux Bob Quinn San Antonio Tie Paris Camden

Bowling results tease from fragmented OCR note

Fragmented report lists individuals and scores: Trish with single, Tese 150, Ubeb total, Newlett OL with high single. Pradley and Bergman noted with minor scores. Unable to confirm full event details due to incomplete text.

Trish Om Newlett Pradley Bergman Amt

McGraw Praises Pitching Staff in Spring Bench Depth

Manager McGraw expresses pride in his pitching staff and contemplated decisions on who to release or farm out. Key pitchers Virgil Baras Fred Lines Kent Greenfield Jimmy Ring Joe Scott and Hugh McQuilan pace the group with rookies Thomas Clarkeoy Lindberg and Houlihan in heated competition for second-string spots as Art Crimp may move to first base or outfield.

Barasota Ila Mareh McGraw Laan Presen Virgil Baras Fred Iines Kent Greenfield Jimmy Ring Joe Scott Hugh McQuilan

Boley Eyes Major Leagues as Brooklyn Trade Rumors Swirl

Milton Stock blocks Jowe Boley when Robins on pursuit of top Orioles shortstop. Wilbert Robinson aims to assemble a strong infield with Beley possibly joining Brooklyn. Negotiations stall over salary, with Robbie holding line at about $18,000 and Stock seeking higher figures.

Clearwater Mia Milton Stock Robina Means Wilbert Robinson Jole Boley Ballimsr Orioles International Prague Robbie Bsacon Godsip Beley Dunn Charles IL Baltimore Bobey Duan Puntigerda Larry Sutton Nabbie United Vie Tafield Rohitrs Mad Rabgit Maranville Jack Faurnier Johnny Butler Buller Ungcle Minneapolis Grooklyn Milton Ia Milton Jaret Fournier Stock Thobdie Robbs Cardinals Jack Owe Fournier Ning Osly

Helen Wills Wins Mentone Singles in Tennis But Loses Doubles

Helen Wills dominates the Mentone singles event but falters in doubles. She defeats senior partner De Rengb in a tight match, then pairs with Spanish champion Senority De Alvar for a strong showing before losing in the finals of the international Moe event 6-2, 9-2 to Miss Vlis and J. uf. Van Alan. Wills denies rumors of a Sweden link and confirms she has not been asked to partner with him.

Helen Wills Muntoner Feange Mirveh Tunis Rivierin Farmer California Helen Senorits Pcead Augain Tly Sév Ping Moe Didi Viastu Henri France Miss Vlis J. Uf. van Alan Custer Stites Ly van Alen Th Kini Sweden Miss Wills

Firemen Jump to Second Place in MNPIN League

Westport Wiremen climbed to second in the Wrestport bowling league with three straight wins over Water Company, while Independents lost three to the American Legion. Rounders swept the Post Office and Westporters swept three from the Engineers. scores not provided.

Westport Maren Wrestport Water Company Independents American Legion Rounders Post Office Westporters Pio Engineers WAT Company Walsh Betts Ao Hulsbelt C. Lewis Nazzaro Srrigeoll Brown S. Bazatti Sazito G. Nor Kennedy Ea Jones Gallagher Cal Finnegan Bis H Cr Connell Godfrey Aeek Post Orr Saaf Welch Eilirop Invaus Ae Bae Ee Saviano Murphy

Hagen Beats Jones In 72 Hole Florida Match

Boston reports police arrest two youngsters for ticket speculation at the Boston Arena while Walter Hagen defeated Bobby Jones in a 72 hole match in St. Petersburg Florida, winning by 12 up. Hagen collected the gate receipts. Jones earned no prize.

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Bridgeport High Eyes Fresh Baseball Nine for Next Season

Bridgeport High coach Eddie Reilly plans a Wednesday call for players to join the Red and Black baseball team. Only Captain George Chaik and Johnny Linane return, leaving a largely inexperienced squad to face a 21-game schedule and a possible early outdoor start if weather allows.

Eddie Reilly Bridgeport High Wilstons Avril George Chaikin Johnny Linane Durstein Bridgeport Igi Hilltop

Hoff Sets New Vaulting Mark

Char ley Tioff, a Norwegian jumper, shattered the indoor pole vault world record at the National AAU indoor track meet in Chicago. He cleared 13 feet 6 3 4 inches, beating his prior 13 feet 5 1 8 inch mark, with the bar officially set at 18 feet 5 1 2 inches before measurement.

Chicago Charley Tioff W.en T! Hart

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