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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1926

Page

18

Sullivan Plans to Operate Ball Club Tonight in Albany

The Eastern League meeting in Albany approved a 154 game schedule for the 1926 season. Timothy J. Sullivan pledged to operate the Bridgeport franchise if sold, with Paddy O’Connor as manager, amid negotiation over Bridgeport interests. Opening games set for April 21 with Albany hosting Springfield and other matchups to form a strong minor league circuit.

Albany Dan Pell Hampton Bridgeport Timothy J. Sullivan Paddy , O'Connor Hart‘gold Hartford O'Neil Sullivans Ni Rt Shi Te Teague News of Paper Providence Worcester Springfield Pittsfield New Haven Waterbury Geores Man George White Carl FR Mayon J. C. Ellis Eal Ball Dennis J. Hayton Phisfeld Michael J. Hawking Arthur Alheim The Albany Aly

Governor orders sheriff to prevent Tunney Stribling fight

The Florida governor telegraphed Dade County Sheriff Henry Chase to stop the Tunney Stribling exhibition set for Hialeah tomorrow night. Promoter William Gibson cited financial issues and Tunney declined to fight without his manager’s orders amid Miami negotiations and city officials weighing action.

Miami Fla Billy Gibson Gene Tunney W. L. (Young) Stribling Jess Baugh H. Lester Quigg Pollice Gibson Quigg Gloxon West Palm Beach William Dietch Tunney Baugh

Park City Girls Top Aetna Insurance in Hartford Clash

Park City girls overwhelmed Aetna Insurance company girls 32 to 7 at Broad Street High School Hartford. Charlotte Liebtrum and Jeanette Casper starred with 14 points each.

Park City Aetna Insurance Company Hartford Charlotte Liebtrum Jeanette Casper

Ter buys WurlER Mempits club deal dates to Monroe Mitchell

The Memphis Southern Association club announced sale to the Barchester International League team of pitcher Monroe Mitchell, who joined Memphis years ago from Mississippi A&M College.

Mempits Tenn Memphis Southern Association Barchester International League Monroe Mitchell, Piteher Memphis Dmassissippi Agricultural ‘and Mechanical College

Helen Wills Advances at Nice by Defeating Joan Ridley

American champion Helen Wills beat Joan Ridley 6-0 6-2 in the Nice tournament to move a step closer in the women's singles. Despite a slow second set, Wills dominated the match while coping with a severe cold. Suzanne Lenglen mother and father exchange tempers over coverage and exhibition plans color the report, with Lenglen deciding Suzanne will not grant American reporters interviews.

Helen Wills Nice Joan Ridley Nich France Mi Joan Ridley Bliss Wills Papa’ Lengien Fuzanne Nasing Suzanne Milo Lenglen Mme Lenglen Aun

Central and Harding High rifle teams set season start dates

Central High rifle team opens March 25 in the Connecticut High School Rifle League against New Haven Sluthouse, aiming for league supremacy after last year’s runner up finish. Harding High releases a bright schedule with ten shooters per match at Remington Arms, led by captain Neary Ruch and Paul Carrubba as team representative.

Central High Connecticut Jlaven Sluthouse New Uiven Hilltop Marksmen Hillhouse Remington Barracks Central New Traven New Haven Harding High Harding Remington Aams Neary Ruch Carrabba Emmons McCann Tlarding High Chutel Prep Tlarding Harding Hogh Va

Berlenbach to meet Taul Berlenbach in Hartford bout

Barry Strens Hartford reports a ten round meeting between world light heavyweight champion Taul Berlenbach and heavyweight Ray Neuman. The bout is set for April 5 at the State Armory, with the arena and arrangements confirmed for the event.

Hartford Marcy Apy Taul Berlenbach Ray Neuman State Armory

Lenox Nine to Meet Tonight at North Indy Bowling Alleys

The Lenox baseball team plans a meeting at the North Indy bowling alleys tonight to discuss plans for the coming season and to elect various positions. Manager Dooley has assembled top local performers and expects a banner year. Several players are named as reporting. Brooklyn will send Corgan and Heroman for an option to Minneapolis in the Jimmy Butler deal.

Lenox Bridgeport Dooley North Indy Scoming Geason Amd A Tlerk Brewster I. Werk Klinger O'Connell Creevey Drew Scholz Dowling McCarthy Wargo Casner Iy T. Goode Arnold Nelson Brooklyn Corgan Jierman Manneapolis Jimmy Butler Hollngsworth Wmarney Loftus Ford Itubheil Miller

Central High Readies Semi Final With Greenwich

Central High prepares for a semifinal clash at Greenwich against Greenwich High basketball in a rematch. Coach Reilly’s team, nicknamed the Reillyites, enters the Yale tournament chatter and aims to repeat past victory. A light workout tops off a day of strategic planning before the season’s close.

Central High Five Greenwich Greenwich High Basketeers Millionaires Reillyites Reilly Hilltoppers Greenwich Firemen Yale Banbury High Five Lyon Terrace

Collett and Payson Reach Belleair Finals in Women’s Golf

PulIear Florida March 11 Miss Glenna Collett of Providence the national women’s champion and Miss Helen Payson of Portland Maine will meet in the Belleair tournament final for women tomorrow. Milas Mollett defeated Bernice Wall of Oshkosh Wisconsin 6 and 5 while Payson eliminated Mrs G H Stetson of Philadelphia 3 and in the semi finals today.

Pulleair Fla Glenna Collett Providence H. L Helen Payson Portland Maine Belleair Milas Mollett Bernice Wall Oshkosh Wis Payson G. H. Stetson Philadelphia

Hawley and Hubinger Win In Bridgeport Club Match

Doc Hawley and Hubinger kept their slate clean in the Bridgeport club billiard tournament with easy wins over Hron and Spencer. Hawley topped Hron 200 to 1164 with a high run of 33. Hubinger beat Spencer 200 to 98 with a high run of 18. Other results: Ettinger 200 over Ferguson 83. high runs Ettinger 23, Ferguson 12. Miller 200 over McConnell 94. high runs Miller 33, McConnell 11.

Doc Hawley Hubinger Bridgeport Hron Spencer Ettinger Ferguson Miller McConnell

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