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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1927
Page
9
Tracey Ferguson faces Sheik Leonard in a headline boxing bout tonight on the Bridgeport program. The card includes a strong preliminary lineup with local and invited fighters, amid enthusiastic downtown arena support and expectations of a fast paced slugging contest.
A garbled report describes Vyenow declining a contract at the Pacers home game. The text mentions players, bonuses, and various oblique references, but the key action is the refusal to sign the contract during the event.
In a billiards contest at the Wa shington event Cochran overwhelmed Horemans 400 to 28. The match featured notable showings from Bach Haennlicher of Germany and others, with Cochran’s strong finish highlighted by several high runs.
The Conn Aggies lost four mail matches in a weeks play, ending their season with no wins. A summary lists Miron, Meech, and Storrs as named figures in the upset, while the Connecticut Agricultural College squad finished the campaign without a victory.
A chaotic garble of spring training notes covers exhibition games across the circuit. Teams like the Reds, Giants, Browns, and Phillies prepare in Florida and elsewhere with pitchers led by Tobin and Hurts. Numerous injuries and line changes hint at unsettled rosters as managers eye early form and readiness.
The fourth annual county Y junior tournament opens with Connecticut Agriculture College hosting events tomorrow night. New London and Hartford counties are represented by Bethel, Unionfield, and Tullland counties. The final championship game is set for Saturday afternoon.
Veteran rowing coach Jim Rice announced a contract with the Detroit Post club for the 1927 season returning to a post he held from 1899 to 1903. At 87 his 41st season in rowing, he previously trained crews at Columbia University for 17 years and worked with Weld Club at Harvard, shaping championship crews.
Manager Joe Wearthy plans towning mound work by Hrdiheart and Jones against Oscar Villa as Cubs prepare to meet Hollywood sides in Southern California on the coast today.
Racing results list multiple races for three year olds and up with purses from 700 to 900 dollars and miles and furlongs distances. Entries include horses such as Hardy, Solomon, Glorianes, Riverside, Brillo, Jaco vein Hampton, and Mint Todds Mandelette with various owners and trainers. The page reads like a late manuscript with inconsistent spellings and embedded notes across seven races plus extra entries and finish times.
Race card from Jefferson Park shows multiple events with a mix of horses and jockeys. Notable entries include Foreland, Nash ville, Armstrong, and Kreonaria in the opening mile plus fixtures, with times ranging from 1 40 to around 2 40 for varied distances. Additional races feature Behrman Ra dreamt and Mayor Behrman in the lineup, along with Town Sixty and McGonigle in mid-card heats.
First race for two year olds with $800 purse shows Furious Sunchen leading early with Pishe, Operalta, and Ronville among top finishers as Horses Gallop across Club House Course. Second race for three year olds and up with $856 purse features Stage Star and Count Vieta among noted runners and concluding results. Third race for three year olds and up with $800 purse includes Aiche King Persia and Midnight Stories in competitive show. Fourth race for older horses with $800 purse highlights Curlings Tondstyo and Samibarity among entrants. Fifth race for three year olds with $800 purse lists Tidy Verridon and Doughs Ho Johnston among notable finishes.
Havana entries list races with purses of 700 dollars for 3 year olds and up in Calming and full longe. Names include Dintz'e Seaboard Will Wells Spirea Sun Silent Hugh Daya Goldie Polar Cub Anna M Dougherty Sagamore Elwood and others. Weather clear, track fast.
Spectacular polo under ideal conditions opened the New England indoor polo tournament at the Cavalry Armory in West Hartford. Nine teams entered the four-match program preceding the national championship. Fort Ethan Allen Vermont defeated Troop B 12 to 4 in Class I, while Yale Lady Lam won 5 to 2 over the Blue Herons of Hartford.
Dartmouth faces a potential setback after a controversial high jump prize at an intercollegiate meet in New York. Edward Decourses and coach Harry Hillman pressed the secret ary for an investigation as two Dartmouth runners allegedly wore prized varsity spikes in the event. Competing against Cornell, Penn, and Yale, the matter centers on eligibility and fairness in awarding honors.
Timmy Barber of Waterbury defended his crown in the opening tournament game tonight, defeating Otto at Irington. Total pin fall was 1057 for Barber and 940 for Otto.
At Tallahassee and Miami, dog and horse tracks faced shutdowns as Governor Martin sought guidance on halting game betting. The Pompano Club delayed today’s meet but intends to resume tomorrow, while promoters push petitions to legalize pari mutuel wagering and seek state racing control.
Augusta March 10 Two clubs expected to contend in the American League this season and neither are the Yankees or Indians, says Lee Fohl former manager of the Cleveland club now with Toronto champions of the International League in training. He pins hopes on the Washington Senators to win the pennant with pitching by Johnson and Cuveleskie and young help from players like Crowder Liserbee Carroll Coffman and Jones. The Athletics look strong on paper but Fohl doubts their field execution. he expects the Yankees and Tigers to dominate, with the Indians a mild promise for the pennant chase.
In eastern Massachusetts Brockton and Kalem Hinh schools won their first round matches. Brockton defeated Bedford Vocational 9 to 13 and Sahm released Revele 33 to 28.
Promoter Rickard says Dempsey will focus solely on boxing, with careful handling of outside issues. A return bout is anticipated, aiming to reestablish ring prowess after a public set of doubts and sparring in New York and beyond.
Greenwich High School girls fall to Ludlowe 19 to 15 in a Fairfield School game. Notable performances include Tayior and Andrews for Greenwich and Lampman Drake Cocker Flint Lull for Ludlowe. Referee Robins officiated.
New Haven March 19 Officials named for the Yale Navy boxing meet include Frank McCratk of Phillie as referee. Judges listed are Harold Lo Davis of the University of Pennsylvania and Rae Crowther of Colgate.
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