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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1927

Page

8

Former Hillie Outfielder Agrees To Bear Terms

Vaile Sperber a top Eastern League outfielder and batting star last season agreed to terms with Providence or Bridgeport teams after holdout tensions. Manager Stapleton and Sperber have negotiated since opening of camp, with right field likely for Yank Yorky and Spillover, as Sperber aims for a strong showing in the circuit.

Eddie Sperber Bears Hillie Vaile Sperber Fan&t Agu Meer Tesat Pittsfick! Hill Imost M.nnger Stapston Calon Sperber Sason Althoush

Hillies May Train At Stamford Park

Pittsfield baseball team of the Eastern League may do its spring training in Stamford Park. The Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce asked Stamford Chamber about park availability, and the park board offered use of the grounds.

Stamford March Pittsfield Hallowe'en Park Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce Stamford Chamber of Commerce Park Board

Harding Shooters Lead State Team With Three Wins

Harding High leads the Connecticut High School Rifle League with three straight victories after defeating Choate Prep 495 to 444 and Central High 494 to 444. Central had earlier beaten Choate Prep and Harding aims to repeat as state champions as Bridgeport schools dominate early. Coach Clinne Kuan of Kemington Arms guides a talented squad building toward a return meeting with Choate Prep at Wallingford and a Saturday trip to Choate’s range.

Harding Central Choate Prep Ridgeport Central Fgh Harting Connecticut High School Rifle League Fiardins Wer Central High Eidgeport New Haven Hillhouse Choate Wallingford Harding High Bridgeport Central High Shooters Las Arathie Clinne Kuan Kemington Arms Company

Parker and Yoos Beat City Champs in Handball

Professor Andy Parker and Fred Voos of Watling defeated Alderman Frank Stapleton and Leu Logash two games to one to claim the city doubles handball championship at Park City Health School. The opening 28 21 loss prompted a rally as Parker and Voos won the second 21 1 and dominated the third with bold plays to seize the title before a cheering crowd of over 100 spectators.

Andy Parker Fred Voos Watling Frank Stapleton Leu Logash Park City Health School Lota' Champonsino Bovash Stapleton Cappeal Benept Bogih Stapleton Britant Pici Woos Heteifc Bridgeport Ts Louncaany

M I T Interscholastic Track Meeting Near Cambridge

Boston area track entries and draws announced for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology interscholastic meet in Cambridge Mass. The schedule starts Thursday with multiple high schools competing in early rounds, followed by semifinals Friday and finals Saturday night.

Cambridge Mass March Massachusetts Institute of Technology Brocklyn High New Bedford Yveral High Salem High Revere High Arlington High Dedham High Medford High Haverhill High

Florida Training Camps Busy While Others Idle

Florida teams hold exhibition games as rain dampens infield drills in Louisiana and Texas. Tigers and Yankees split fields in San Antonio and Sarasota with notable players and managers preparing for the season. Several clubs from the Indians to the Giants drill in Florida, while others in New Orleans and Laketime face wet fields and rescheduled practice.

Atlanta Louisiana Texas Florida San Antonio Detroit Tigers Frank Watt Harry Heilman New York Glants Philadelphia Washington Philadelphia Nationals Stuffy McInnis Phillies Ron Hus Ward Indy Fluth St Petersburg Crescent Lake Yanks Reds Orlando Marey Douthit Bob O O Cardinal Plowers Hornsby Tanny Bob Reyes Georgia Tech Senators Eimps Cosmblaed Sherry Smith Cleveland Dark Scott Fish Crt Adolty Luque Wally Pip Flint Bhem Theronosy Curdangle Bdudic Reush Giants

New Yorker’s Win Features Play In Women’s Tourney

In Beuvoir Fla March the Belleair women’s championship golf tourney saw Edith Quier Chiazo lose to Mrs J T New Jersey on the home green after squaring the match at four down at the turn. Quier bogeyed the 11th, while Mrs New Jersey saved par and clinched the upset. Other matches saw Mrs Ste war Flanley of Detroit defeat Mrs Caleb F Fox of Philadelphia six and seven, Miss Bernice Wall of Oshkosh beat Mrs Edward Stevens of New York four to, and Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Merion Pa best Mrs Howard Pepper of Philadelphia 8 and 6. Ruth Perry of Philadelphia defeated Mrs C Crobaugh of Cleveland seven and six, Virginia Branch Ricamona Va beat Miss Fritsie Stifel Wheeling W Va four and, and Mrs Dalton Raymond Baton Rouge La won over Mrs Jack Blackslee Detroit Mich four and three.

Beuveair Fla Edith Quier Chiazo J. T New Jérsey New York Quier Belleuir Caleb F. Fox Philadelphia Stewart Flanley Detroit Hanley Fox Bernice Wall Dorothy Campbell Hurd Merion Howard Pepper Ruth Perry C. Crobaugh Cleveland Virginia Branch Ricamona Fritsie Stifel Wheeling W. Va Dalton Raymond Baton Rouge A Jack Blackslee Mich

Zuppke Approves New Grid Rules Debate

Zuppke, Illinois coach, condemns excessive rule tinkering while noting some constructive changes. He argues committee meetings should occur only every three years and urges consistent interpretation by a single rulemaking body to avoid constant disruption of the game.

Cilamparen Ill Robert Zuppke University of Illinois Nuchlown Boone

Steve Smith to Meet Parker in Hartford Exhibition Bout

Hartford report previews the State Armory event with top boxers like Maloney, Sharkey, and Delaney. Steve Smith, a lightweight known locally, may face Terry Parker in a three round exhibition or real bout. Several lesser fighters will also perform in three round clashes as part of a full carnival program.

Steve Smith Parker Hartford State Boys Cirls State Armory Kim Maloney Jack Sharkey Mike McTisige Patino Jack Delaney Kid Kaplan Smith Laings Steve Errapa Donohue Jim Bones Jim Prisco Joey Eulo Terry Parker Terry Jimmy Johnston McTeraes Manieor Fhany Rlegraph Mde & Ren Jimmy

New Haven Eagles Meet Tigers Tonight

Boston Tigers visit New Haven Keautesy in a Canadian American hockey game at the Grovest arena. New Haven aims to repeat last week’s victory as the season winds down with four games remaining including trips to Boston and hosting Providence, Springfield, and Boston.

Haven Boston Tigers New Haven Keautesy Boston New Traven New Maven Hosten Arem von Providenes Springield

Harvard Freshmen Out for Workout on the River

Harvard frosh became the Crimson oarsmen to brave March winds as the Leviathan, the 16 oared scow, took to the river for the first time this season. It made four trips to the boat house for recruits while ice cakes dotted the Charles and upper reaches remained inaccessible.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Frosh Leviathan

New Britain Player Wins State Handball Title

A New Britain handball player won the state singles YMCA tournament held in New Haven. He defeated Perking of Bridgeport in prelims 22 9 and 21 6, then beat Warner of Meriden in the finals 17 21 21 6 21 17. Players from New Haven Bridgeport Meriden and New Britain competed.

Understand New Britain New Haven Association Perking Bridgeport Warner Meriden New Haven

New Haven Poloists defeat Tigers 11 to 6 in free scoring clash

New Haven’s roller polo team overwhelmed the Bridgeport Tigers 11 to 6 in an American League game. Army played goal for the Tigers as Thompson’s recovery and a late cage rush highlighted the scoreless stretch, with Davian, Mull, and Lovegreen among the standout names from Bridgeport and New Haven.

New Haven Tigers ARMY March Bridgeport Tigers Thompson Bridgeport New Haven Duggan Davian Thompson Sendens Welch Brown Donnelly Center Morrison Doherty Heatiny Ceeeree Ces

Horseshoes win title series in city midget league

The Horseshoes swept the three game series from the Indians to claim the city midget league championship. McKendrick scored 14 for the East Side and Jepson added 14 for the Indians. Horseshoes face Burr Roads in the first title game.

Horseshoes Indians South Ind McKendrick East Side Jepson Burr Roads

Y M C A Teams Clash In Two Tilts Tonight

Bridgeport and Greenwich Y M C A teams meet in two sports tonight. Bridgeport hosts the basketball clash with Greenwich while the Y M C A swimming squad, led by Walter Orginus, travels to Greenwich for the meet.

Bridgeport Greenwich Y. M. C. A Greenwich Walter Orginus

Exhibition Baseball Narratives From Florida and Arizona Trails

Exhibition baseball reports from Sarasota and Avalon Park detail a March slate with New York and St Louis squads competing against Philadelphia and Florida players. Notable names include Walberg Coch Fitzsimmons Green, Devermer Hanby, Stout Smith Snyder Abbott Bonsy Farra.

Sarasota, Fla Philadelphia New York Gray Avalon Park Fla Florida Stout Smith and Snyder Abbott Bonsy Farra

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