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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1928

Page

18

Risko Confident As He Trains For Sharkey Bout In New York

Johnny Risko a Cleveland baker boy heavyweights, opened training in New York for a 15 round elimination fight with Jack Sharkey of Boston at Madison Square Garden. Risko, weighing 193 pounds, predicted a knockout and a future title clash with Gene Tunney. Sharkey left Boston for New York to begin preparations for the same elimination tournament.

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Racing Results From Last Meet Across Multiple Races

The page lists detailed results from a multi-race meet. It names numerous horses and riders, with placements, weights, times, and odds across first through eighth races, including three-year-olds and four-year-olds divisions, with numerous runners like Krause, Jones, Recky Bear, Clary, Lacy, Parkley, and many others. It reflects a dense, human-scored summary of outcomes across divisions and heats.

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New Orleans Results First Race Four Year Olds and Up

New Orleans meet results cover the opening race for four year olds and up with detailed odds and payouts. Notable runners include Etelia, Forte, Sublime, and Panthan Tady among others, with times around 1:13 to 1:14 and varied mutuels from 4.60 to 9.50. Multiple races follow, listing entries such as Victor M, Harry Phelps, and Violet Betty in assorted claiming events.

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Pirates Infield Drills On Bases At Paso Robles

Pirates of Pittsburgh staged infield drills at Paso Robles on March 7 focusing on base running and sliding. Pe Traynor Glenn Wright and Sparky Adams practiced stunts to counter wild baserunners while Fred Russell recuperated from digestive trouble. The Waner brothers and other club talents were slated for a Saturday concert at a local theatre.

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Tigers win 3 1 over Philadelphia in league ice hockey

Boston Tigers defeated the Philadelphia Allons 3 to 1 in a Canadian American league game. Tas sor opened the scoring in the first period, Burke and Contant added later goals. Philadelphia failed to score until the third period as Rheaume’s defense held firm.

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English League results fill midweek football card

British Isles soccer results show Arsenal beating Liverpool 9 to 1 while Birmingham lost to The Wednesday 0. Manchester United and Huddersfield drew 0 0. Motherwell and Ayrshire teams split draws and various Scottish matches feature Kilmarnock Dumferline and Hearts with limited details.

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Franco-Americans Triumph Over Atlas in Local Tournament

In a Red Men’s card at the Wig, Franco-Americans beat Atlas ACG. Delucian Laraivere of the Franco-American club won by KO in the main event. New Haven’s Joe Buck, Waterbury’s Axel Freeberg, and Bridgeport fighters also posted victories or disputed outcomes as the Franco-American group pulled ahead.

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Meriden Defeats Waterbury 9 to 4 in Home Opener

Meriden Maroons dominated Waterbury Shamrocks 9 to 4 in the first home game of the player series. Purcell sparked the offense with sensational goaltending and flying rushes, while William and Pierce provided key plays as Meriden pulled away in three periods.

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Great Timber Wins In New Orleans Feature

Great Timber the Wood gelding scored a strong victory in the Quepea puise feature at Jefferson Park in New Orleans. Held six furlongs, the win boosts its Derby hopes as Brilliant brushed the Idle Hour colt close and Aviator third. Threatening weather and light rain did not dampen a fast field with Great Timber paying $4.60 to win.

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Favorites Win in Florid Golf Tournament Aboard by Spiking Upsets

The article reports on golf favorites winning in Florida with notable matches and players such as McLarnin and Payson. It details results, final standings, and mentions several named competitors from New York Virginia Oshkosh and Marton Tud. It also notes the selection of Goois Lo Miler as captain of the Ney pandit hall team for the next season after trials at West Point.

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Boxing Promoter Rumors Tie Looming McLarnin Fight

Rumors swirl about a potential June title bout at Soldier Field Chicago involving Jimmy McLarnin. Negotiations with promoter Mandel stall as Rickard’s terms loom, with possible opponents Sid Terris Billy Petrolle or Billy Weilace discussed. A Floyd Mayweather era label is not present. report notes McLarnin’s camp resisting low offers and a packed fight calendar into the next summer.

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Boston to Providence race entries surge for April event

Twenty five runners are listed for the Boston Providence road race with top contenders from New York and Massachusetts. Key athletes include Kennedy of New York Melon and Berird of Wakefield, aiming to defend or improve on last year’s showing. The field features past participants Leroy Ute of Wakefield and Lomwbury of Lynn, with the start set for ten o clock Saturday morning.

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