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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1927

Page

8

Meriden Holds Tiger Rushers In Check And Wins Rough Game

Meriden defeats Bridgeport 7 to 2 in a tense American Roller Polo clash at Island Palace. Strong defense from Muirhead and Launery limited Bridgeport, with Meriden’s Will iams and Pierce contributing key goals and Hutchinson limited by Tiger defense. Bridgeport drops to last place as Waterbury beats New Haven.

Meriden Tiger Bridgeport Iseland Palace Waterary New Haven Waterbury Muirhead Launery Tigers Ole Hutchinson New Britain Pierce Willams Saunders Thompson Duggan Tiger Aces Bridgepor Will Bridgeport Wiliams Aes FR Breres Cee Thompson Natrhead Brown Morrison Baeunt Hutchinson

Criterions Defeat Presley Paladins In 62 To 30 Fight

The Criterions beat the Presley Paladins 62 to 30 at Presley gym. Neary and Randolph combined for 34 points while Shaw led the Paladins with 12. After a 24 17 halftime score the Criterions surged in the final quarter to seal the win.

Criterions Presley Paladins Presley Gym Neary Randolph Presley Shaw Paladin

Columbia Crews to Have New Boathouse in Pelham Bay

March 10 AP reports Columbia University rowing officials announce completion of a new boat house and the erection of a boat house in Pelham Bay Park. Construction begins in the spring and regattas of the varsity crews will row at Pelham Bay this summer. Previously the Harlem River hosted the team's activities.

New York Lumbia University Pelham Law Park Varsity Pelham Bay Columba Harlem River

Simonich Defeats Latzo In Chicago Welterweight Bout

Montana welterweight Joe Simonich outpointed world champion Pete Latzo in a 10 round windup at Promoter Mike Malloy's show in Chicago. Simonich weighed 150 8 4 pounds against Latzo's 149 1 4 on catchweights and the title was not at stake. Simonich won eight rounds, the sixth was even and Latzo took the final round by a shade.

Chicago Joe Simonich Montana Pete Latzo Mike Malloy Simonich Simonicch

Waterbury Beats New Haven In Rough Roller Polo Clash

Waterbury defeats New Haven 2 to 1 in a rough Amer ican Roller Polo game here. A near riot halted play with two minutes left as Donnelly challenged Laller. order restored and the match finished. Bib Boucher did not appear for Shamrocks who played a crippled lineup.

Waterbury New Haven Donnelly Halfback Lawler Bib Boucher Shamrocks

Heavyweights at Benefit Carnival in Hartford

Hartford March 10 AP Heavyweight contenders Jack Delaney Paulino Uxeudun and Jimmy Maloney headlined a boxing carnival at the state armory to raise funds for the state boys and girls building. Twelve exhibition bouts featured sparring partners Georgie Day and Steve Smith. wrestling by Wiadek Zybysko and Hans Steinke. crowd over 300 saw the show.

Hartford Jack Delaney Paulino Uxeudun Jimmy Maloney State Armoory Delaney Maloney Paolino Kid Kaylan Johnny Dunde Andre Routis Ruby Bradley Honeyhoy Finnie- Gan Tony Canzaneti Georgie Day New Haven Steve Smith Wiadek Zybysko Hans Steinke Don

Beckman-Petri Close Gap in Six Day Bike Race

Otto Petri and Anthony Berkman closed to within one lap of the leaders McNamara Georgett in the six day race at Madison Square Garden. Madden and Hanley aided the lap stealers raising total stolen laps for the week to 137. Leroy Garrison suffered a serious spill with Beckman and was carried to the training quarters for medical advice to retire. Cardigan withdrew reducing the field to 13 teams as Rohrbach and Chenry left earlier today.

New York Otto Petri Anthony Berkman McNamara-Georgett Mudioon Square Garden Madden Hanley Leroy Garrison Beckman Cardigan Rohrbach Chenry

Schedule Change Affects Coates in Soccer League

Boston March 10 AP reports a schedule change for the American Soccer League. J and P Coates will play in Bethlehem on Saturday instead of Philadelphia. The other team will idle over the weekend.

Boston P Coates Bethlehem Philadelphia

Park City Girls to Face Travelers in Tight Schedule

The Park City girls meet Travelers of Hartford for the season's second clash at 8 pm, preceding the K C Townsend Big Five contest at 9 pm. A Park City win would keep them atop the league standings as they prepare to avenge a prior loss to the Tower squad.

Park City Girls Travelers Girls Hartford K. C.townsend Tower Lasses Setip Townsend Big Five Bloomfield New Jersey K. C. Boya

Vacca to Battle LaBarba March 21 in Boston

Special: Johnny Vacca a sturdy Attle Brighton bantamweight and Sidel LaBarba flyweight king of the world prepare for their 19 round return bout at the Arena under the Suf folk A A. Vacca has kept fit since flooring LaBarba four times and winning a decision. Negotiations with George Blake delay the rematch as offers were refused.

Boston Johnny Vacca Sturdy Attle Brighton Sidel LaBarbati Wa Wart Arena Suffolk A. A Vacca LaBarba Offrey John Buckley California England George Blake la Barba

Auburns to Hold Baseball Meeting at Club Rooms

The Auburn Athletic association held a baseball meeting at the club rooms 2034 Main Street tonight at eight o'clock. All players from last year are asked to report and anyone wishing a tryout may attend. First practices will be at Beechwood Park Sunday afternoon.

Auburn Athletic Association Main Street Beechwood Park

Harding grid candidates to start spring training

Warren Harding High School coach Meade opens two week tryouts starting March 21 for next year’s football squad. Nine-game schedule includes Danbury, West Haven, Naugatuck, Carmel Hall, Norwich, Stamford, New Haven Commercials, Wilby, and Central games with a stronger unit and sodded field anticipated.

Harding Jack Meada Warren Harding High School Stamford High Naugatuck High West Haven Central High Danbury Carmel Hall Naugatuck Norwich Conn Harding High Stamford Stamford High School New Haven Wilby High Waterbury Cent High Prsidenta Risher Pelton Tony Foss Hanusovaky Eddie Sweezey Quartz Meade Pivarnik Vest Rice Ward Graham Chalko Meade Needy Manny” Klein Muleus Warren Harding

DeMolay Five to Face Summerfields in City Clash

De Molays meet the Summerfields at Holden Hall in a strong city matchup. Summerfields, once leaders in the Church League, are rated among the best. The nine o clock game will be followed by dancing with Lou Nandy refereeing.

Tonizhi Holden Hall Summerfields Lou Nandy DeMolay Summerfield Abistrand Randolph Reichert Sseseee Babson LF Peck Ceegesseeseessowe Kloster

Amateur Bouts Set At Walnut Beach Tomorrow

Milford Swimming association presents state AAU elimination bouts for New Haven county. Contenders from New Haven Seymour Milford and others clash for NH championship. Notable entrants include Jimmy Moe Jack Carson Nick Florentine Thommy Amens Youm Sorineco Ney Miller. Bridgeport boxers also featured in special bouts. Show begins at 8:15.

Walnut Bach Milford Swimming Association New Haven Seymour Milford Haven Jimmy Moe Jack Carson Nick Florentine Tahnny Amens Youm? Sorineco Ney Miller Lad Elm City Carson Artis Kish Bridgeport

Johnson suffers ankle injury delaying Senators spring camp

Washington March 10 Walter Johnson star pitcher of the Washington Senators has a broken small bone in his ankle and will be delayed in spring training. Club president Clark Griffith said the injury occurred yesterday in Irvine while stopping a hot liner from Joe Judge. Johnson plans to return to Washington Sunday to resume practice once the move ends.

Washington Walter Johnson Washington Senators Clark Griffths Wasehington Post Irvine Joe Judge Johnson

Crescent Team Beats Demolay in Waterbury thriller

The Crescent club of Waterbury edged the Bridgeport DeMolay a one point victory at the Waterbury YMCA on Wednesday. Ahlstrand and Reichert starred for Bridgeport while Maloney and Collins led the Crescents in a tightly played contest that stayed tied at the first quarter and halftime.

Bridgeport Crescent Club Waterbury Waterbury Y. M. C. A Brass City Ahlstrand Reichert Maloney Collins Crescents

Risko to meet DeMaye in New York or Cleveland

Johnny Pasko the Cleveland rubber man is matched for a return bout with Jack DeMaye of Hoboken, N J, to be staged in New York or Cleveland. Risko’s manager Danny Dann wants Cleveland as the venue with April 12 the proposed date. The pair drew in Grand Rapids Mich and are seeking another test. Risko’s recent knockout over Eddie Huffman returns him to the heavyweight scene. A 10 round clash between Quintin Rome and Rojas Chilean and Larry Gaines of Canada is slated for March 18 at the Shamrock A C Toronto.

New York Johnny Pasko Cleveland Jack DeMaye Hoboken N. J Danny Dann Risko Jin Maloney DeMare Grand Rapids Michi Riska Edldie Huffman Quintin Room Rojas Larry Gaines Canada Shamrock A. C Toronto

Three-Cushion Billiard Stars in Tourney in Washington

Seven car stars compete for the national amateur three cushion billiard championship in the thirty seventh annual tournament to be held in Washington March 14 to 16 inclusive. Dr A J Hare vig of Chicago, two year champion, will not enter. Prominent entries include Lewis M Vogl of Indianapolis runner up in 1925 B Wainwright of Pittsburgh finished third in 1926 and Alfred De Gro Jr of New York a top amateur and former winner of the New York amateur title.

New York Washington A. J. Harevig Chicago Detroit Lewis M Vogl Indianapolis B. 2 Wainwright Pittsburgh Alfred de Gro Jr Ierent

Davis Tops Reds as Yankees Rally Past Cincinnati

Orlando March 10 A rookie infielder subbing for Babe Ruth who suffered a heel injury was the game hero as the Yankees beat Cincinnati 9 5 Ruth hurt while attempting to stretch for a base hit in the fourth inning Davis then batted three hits guiding New York to the win Ruth’s injury described as painful but not serious and he is expected to miss practice tomorrow

Orlando Fila Babe Ruth Yankees Cincinnati Reda Ruth George Davis New York University Davis Yanks

August to Box Irish Fagan in New Pro Show Bout

Pete August will meet Irish Fagan, a top welter, in the main bout of the first professional show by Gilly Prince at Colonial Hall on March 21. Fagan has faced leading welterweights and should give August trouble in the ring.

Pete Fagan Gilly Prince Colonialhall

Mohicans Defeat Essex 45 to 23 in Red Men's Hall

Dominick Cretella led the Mohicans with 13 points as a composite Mohican team beat the Essex colored team 45 to 23 before a large crowd at Red Men's hall. The win dimmed Essex title chances on a chilly night.

Mohicans ESSEX Cretella Stars Mohican Club Red Men’s Hall Dominick Cretella

Kageys Meet Townsend Big Five In New Jersey Showdown

Townsend Big Five, champions of New Jersey, meet the Kageys in a marquee season clash Saturday evening. Townsend brings a 27 game win streak and claims top form with standout players Turner Schwabpene Cody Miller Rowe and Dondero. The Kaceys counter with Buckley Cretalla and Meserol as starters in this duel between regional powerhouses.

Kacey Sum New Jersey Townsend Skeeter Townsend Lawn Mower Company Snort New York Townsend Turner RF Schwabpene LY Rachow Cody Duty Miller Rowe Dondero Townsend

Corner Club Falls to Walnuts 40 to 26 in Rough Bout

Meiga Corner club was swamped 40 to 25 by the Walnuts yesterday afternoon. Rogos kos starred on offense and defense in the rough matchup. The score and highlights defined a decisive win for Walnuts.

Corner Club Walnuts Hand Neat Rogoskos Stars Meiga Walnuts Rogoskos

Sacrament Juniors Defy Summerfields For City Title

The Sacrament Juniors seek games with the Summerfield Juniors for the city junior title. Manager William Kozlawski states the Summerfields have so far not answered prior challenges.

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