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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1926

Page

9

Delaney to Train Hard for Garden Bout Monday

Jack Delaney plans to trim about six pounds this week to face Mike McTigue at Madison Square Garden next Monday night. Delaney aims to exploit McTigue's defense and aims for sharp punches, with the winner likely to fight Paul Serlenbach for the light heavyweight title on the season’s first Park card.

Jack Delaney Park City Sixth Street Mike McTigue Madison Squire Garden Delaney McTigue Hawever Tne Paul Serlenbach Bath Park Joe Lahman New York Jack Flowers

Ring Wood Busting League Leads Tied After Start

Three teams lead the Ring bowling league as it opens a new series Bamolik tops the averages while standings and records follow in this preliminary rundown with tied leaders and emerging figures.

Ring Bowling League Bamolik

Holy Cross Aims for 1600 Meter Relay Record

Early indoor season see Holy Cross relay team set a world record for the 1600 meter relay with Georgetown and Boston College finishing behind in 3 minutes 24 4-5 seconds. Georgetown coach Dr O Mailly forecasts breaking the mark and the New York Knights of Columbus are adding a special 1600 meter relay race at Machada Square Cratden on March 16.

York Ticky Cross College Georgetown University Boston College O'Meillly New York Knights of Columbus Machada Square Cratden

Finnegan Tops Average Column in Pin League

Westport March 9. Dick Finnegan of the Rounders has climbed to the top of the Westport Bowling League average column, sharing first with Jimmy Maruca of the Westporters. Hadie Brown of the Miremen and Murphy of the Engineers are tied for second. top figures include 80 plus averages, Finnegan high total at 329, high team total by Rounders at Lids.

Westport Dick Finnegan Rounders Jimmy Maruca Westporters Hadie Brown Miremen Murphy Engineers Finnegan Brown H. O'Connell Godfr W. Bazata Todd W. Brown Jones O'Connell Uh Nazzaro Bristol Kennedy Walsh WN. Northrop Hh, Brown Krause Gol J. Saviano Welch Sid G. DF. AY Firemen Independents Water Co Am. Legion Aoa Post

Jacobson Seeks Center Field Start in Dodgers Camp

Merwin Jacobo the dark horse in Dodger outfield bids for a center field slot as first spring drills begin in Clearwater. He joins Buck Wheat Dick Cox in the fielding lineup while Eddie Brown’s prior out count is noted. Witt Maranville Butler and Del Bissonette also expected to participate as Dodgers aim for a complete camp squad.

Clearwater Merwin Jacobo Dodger Jersey City Charley Hors Jake Pelix and Witt Buck Wheat Dick Cox Wideat Cox Roddie Eddie Brown Jacobson Max Carey Pirates Maranville Johnny Butler Uing Minneapolis del Bissonette Boseman Stack Dodgers

Navy grid transport to Chicago costs $90,000

Annapolis Md March 3 Admiral Louis McNulton announced 68 Pullman cars and 16 diners forming 8 trains will move 1700 midshipmen from the U S Naval Academy to Chicago for the annual Army Navy game next autumn. Expenses for transport meals and lodging will total about $90,000 with Chicago bearing the cost of the two hour westward move. Midshipmen lose usual master leave to accommodate the autumn trip, the first of its scale in academy history.

Annapolis United States Naval Academy Chicago Louis McNulton Academy

Hagenlacher Defeats Schaefer In First Cue Block 509-17

In Philadelphia on March AP reports Eric Hagenlacher of Germany outscored Jake Schaefer in the first block of a 1,600 point cue match. Hagenlacher opened with a strong run, built a 274 point edge, and finished 509 to 17 as Schaefer struggled with several failed shots and limited innings.

Eric Hagenlacher Jake Schaefer Philadelphia Jake Sehaefer Balkhire Tuy Hurpepern Eric Lagenlacher Germany Schaefer Hagenlacher Schoeter Iagenlacher Pion

Hoff's Record Proves Him Superior In All Around Meet

In New York, a March 16 indoor all around test at Madison Square Garden pits Charley Holt, the Norwegian star, Norton, Plansky, and Hoff in a seven event trial. Hoff leads in four of seven events based on outdoor marks, with strong showings expected in 60 yards, 100 meters, 400 meters, and the broad jump, though pole vault and high jump favor Holt and Osborn respectively. The format keeps all events on one night, heightening the challenge for the field.

Milligan New York Tommy Milligan Scotland Mickey Walker State Athletic Commission Aein William Ames Walker Wor Madison Square Garden Tiger Flowers Paul Bessenbach Mar Charle Holt Norton Tony Plansky A. U Hott Osborn Holt Plansky Joft Vlancky Cssborn Vals Hoff Ja Ais Norweeith Norten Off Hoft

Bead Shrinks Bruins Beat by Americans 1-0 in Boston

The Boston Bruins fall to the New York Americans 1 to 0 in Boston as Pittsburgh and Montreal wins loom. Burch scores the lone goal in the first period after 14 minutes of play, leaving Boston in third place in the NHL by one point.

Boston Boston Bruings New York Americans Canad_ians Montreal Bostonians Burch

Compo Guards Face Red Men With Star Player Injured

The Compo Lire Guards brace for a Norwalk Road Men series on Wednesday night with star forward Larry McMahon sidelined by an operation after an injury sustained with Stratford American Legion. Bridgeport's Charles E. Mahoney will referee all games. The Life Guards, 15 of 17 wins, meet the Red Men, 10 of 15, in a closely matched set likely to produce three strong contests.

Westport Norwalk Liar Larry McMahon Tne Stratford American Legion Charles E. Mahoney Bridgeport Life Guards Red Men

Exhibition Baseball Yankees Lose in Tampa

In St Petersburg and Sarasota exhibitions, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox injuries and lineups noted. Pipgras Braxton Beall and Collins among pitchers listed. Other games show Wisner Davley Snyder, McMullen, Profitt and Brice in Keystone action with Buffalo and Hershey affiliates.

Yankees Petersburg Fla New York Amer's Boston Nat's Pipgras Braxton Beall Collins Benton Wertz Cooney Cronin

Pirates Rally Past Canadiens 4–3 in NHL Duel

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Montreal Canadians 4 to 3 after a late rally in the final period. Pittsburgh scored twice in the last frame to seize the victory in Montreal.

Montreal Pittsburgh Pirates Montreal Canadians Pittsburgh

Yale to Host 8-team interscholastic basketball tourney

The Yale Athletic Association will host an eight-team state interscholastic basketball tournament under its auspices, with schedule: March 16 two games at 2 pm and 4:15 pm, then 7:15 pm. March 20 semis at 1:30 and 2:45, final that evening. Teams include Torrington Greenwich Bridgeport Wilby Waterbury Hillhouse South Manchester.

New Slaven Yale Athletic Association Connecticut Interscholastic Association Torrington S. West Haven Greenwich Nauga Tuck Bridgeport Wilby Waterbury Hillhouse Tilgh

Wills Skips Nice Tourney Amid Heavy Cold Edges

The Riviera ladies field thins as Senorita De Alvarez withdraws with health issues, leaving Helen Wills without a top rival. Wills also fights a heavy cold but plans three singles matches and mixed doubles tomorrow with Charles I Kingsley. De Alvarez will sit out several months due to ill health, and friends urge Wills to rest in Italy.

Riviera Senorita de Alvarez Spain Nice Helen Wills Miss Wills Misa Helen Shirles Misa Sallie Maynard Charles I. Kingsley England Italy

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