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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1928
Page
6
Reports indicate the Bears plan to add catcher prospects Johnny Hill and several rookies as Major League teams begin roster trimming. Speculation centers on trades, acquisitions, and hoped impact from new signings to bolster the roster for the upcoming season.
Rhode Island schools host a regional meet with teams from nearby New England institutions. Coaches and students compete in athletics, highlighting local prep competition and school pride amid dense participant representation.
Fragmentary text indicates Kaplan alters his management setup with a New York office insertion involving Billy Gibson and Matchmaker Tony Paoli. Names Dinny McMahon and Menden appear in references, suggesting a behind the scenes reshuffle and allocation of roles in a sports or entertainment context.
Fans visit the Bridgeport ballpark site to gauge progress on rebuilding for the upcoming season. Local observers note the partially rebuilt stands and new seating as a sign of spring activity and renewed optimism for opening day.
Nebraskan runner Hahn to race in Jasper Trophy 1 000 yard event at Manhattan college games Wednesday night His bid aims to extend a history of Jasper wins three times in three attempts The race could produce a new record while Hahn pursues Olympic hopes and confirms his steady speed before Easter festivities
Fairfield High defeated Darien 13 to 10 after a tense back and forth battle. The Fairfield offense rallied in the final moments while the defense clamped down on Danvers late to secure the win.
New Britain Panthers defeated Hartford in a polo playoff zone here this afternoon 8 1 0 3. Panthers showed sharp shooting from inside a short radius aiding their win.
Four records fell as University of Illinois athletes won the Western Conference indoor track and field title. Northwestern's Droegemüler vaulted 9 feet 2 1 2 inches, setting a new conference and American dirt-floor indoor mark. Iowa led scoring with 31 points, Illinois 27, and various events produced first-ever under-roof marks.
Yale swimming team defeated Princeton 41 to 61 in the Easter Intercollegiate series while also beating Nassau 29 to 28. The double win gives Yale an 8 to 6 edge in the season against Princeton and contributes to a 89 to 44 series tally in water polo. The New Haven swimmers previously beat Princeton earlier in the season.
In Miami, Ciuci and Kirkwood lost to Sarazen and Farrell as the Amenean Open foursome reached the semi final round. Tomms Amour and Robby Cruickshank advanced, defeating Haz23 Hampton and Clarence Huckne, while Macdonald Smith and Bill Mehlhorn secured the other semi final.
Celtics meet Knights of Columbus in a big arena clash at Races Gym Saturday night. Abe Kaeye and the Red Men heavyweights top the undercard as fans expect a packed house for the amateur bouts and main event. The program features local and regional fighters, with New Haven and Norwalk showcased in separate showings.
Strangler Lewis, heavyweight wrestling champion, is set to defend his title in Chicago tonight. The match, awaited amid state commission scrutiny, faces procedural delays as officials and promoters clash over the event’s authorization and safety measures.
Norwalk girls meet New Canaan in a March 3 contest. New Canaan has won 13 straight, entering a second round as the Ni Canaan Big Five features top Norvell Industrial League players.
Canadian runner John Cronick of Saskatoon wins the eighth lap in the Los Angeles to New South Marathon spanning 57 miles from Dinky in 8 hours 44 minutes 20 seconds at about seven miles an hour. Erickson Tunnish from New York led early but slowed, with Cronick extending a late surge as the desert heat wore on.
In Salisbury Connecticut a ski champion suffered a first setback before a crowd of 2900. Jansen of Noemens sh and Broukhy NY topped jumping with 108 feet and 105 feet respectively, while RC Coombs of Brattleboro VT and AC Hermenson of Notsemens Ski Club followed in the event.
New Haven edges Providence Reds 1 to 0 in a tight game. Had a strong defensive showing led by key players as the period closed with the winning score.
Maria Sande, a jockey known in New York racing circles, was hospitalized after a fall. Reports indicate Sande is scheduled for a Tuesday operation to address injuries sustained in the incident.
Major league clubs enter week four of spring training with unsettled lineups as managers test dozens of players. Miller Huggins plans the Yankees familiar starting unit, while several clubs, including the Browns and Senators, mix in recruits from other leagues. Exhibition games dominated the day as teams evaluate first base, shortstop, and center field options and weigh new arrivals against incumbents.
Local schools prepare for the Yale Inter College basketball tournament. Teams from Central and Warren Hud limits hold practice sessions and friendlies, strengthening lineups ahead of the competition.
Princeton and Pennsylvanian tied for first in the East Intercollegiate Basketball league, forcing a playoff to decide the champion. The date to be set at a meeting of Princeton representatives. the Palestra venue favored by capacity. Penn led individual scorers with 125 points. Yale’s Kinney record stood close behind.
The report notes Margaret McBurney of Edmonton Alberta tied and then broke a free throw record during a West Temester Teachers College basketball game. Eile Baird led the team as they list night. The record moved from 37 of 60 to 8 of 60, with Tokyo Japan mentioned in relation to the previous holder.
Cubs win 3 to 1 over the Los Angeles Coast League club at Wrigley Field. Joe McCarthy’s squad produced eight safeties, led by Weathersby and Cunningham pitching by Weathersby and Cunningham. The game lasted 1 hour 26 minutes with three Cubs hits in the second inning and a third-run tally in the sixth.
Waterbury game marked by rough play as Shamrocks edged Maroons to hand them their first playoff loss. Key figures include Willin Hennelly Tun lersit Hine and Morriz Vas egree with strong efforts from Davies and War ber Peia.
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