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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1927

Page

8

Dempsey Reported Unfit to Box Again as Sir Harry Wins

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey faces spine trouble and a possible operation, casting doubt on a return to boxing. Reports say he may never again box competitively, with doctors uncertain about recovery while he trains and plans. Sir Harry captures the Coffroth Handicap amid the turmoil shaping a cautious future for Dempsey.

Dempsey Sir Harry Breus Jack Frempsry Dior Pees Rng

Mohicans Face Essex in Wednesday Basketball Clash

Mohicans and Essex are set for a midweek basketball showdown at Colmal Hall. Mohicans seek to rebound after a rough first half while both teams push to break a tie in the Wohican series, with key lineup notes and a battle for control on the floor.

Wohican Colmal Mohs Secs Ecole

American League Soccer Rownd Cup Outcome Not Clear

Fragmentary OCR text mentions American League soccer and cup names with garbled names such as Baume Gout and Joand PV Coats. No coherent event, date, or scoring detail is readable to establish a summary.

Rownd Orien Val Faee Joand PV Coats J

Betting On Wide Hahn Race In New York Grows

Gambling circles in New York buzz over the Wide Hahn race as bettors push odds, money moves and rumors of a master plan surround the event. Wide Hahn, holder of the indoor world record, shows time trial form, with reports of strong speed hints as race day nears.

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Exhibition Baseball in New Orleans and San Antonio Results

AP reports brisk spring exhibition play with Boston hurlers facing New Orleans. Wiltse Welzer Semmers and Hartley Knox versus Hodies Freeman and Single Miley. In San Antonio Detroit tops the locals 94 to 4 behind Walkup Smith Collins and Bass with Woodall Williams and Morgan contributing. Chicago and Los Angeles sessions feature Ward Chicago and a Chicago ensemble led by Hartnett Mulcahy McCabe and Coo.

New Orleans Boston Pau L Wiltse Welzer Semmers Hartley Knox Osborne Hodies Freeman Single Miley Detroit San Antonio Smith Collins Bassler Woodall Williams Victor Morgan Wilis Long

Michigan Captures Western Court Title

Michigan wins the Western Conference basketball title for the first time in several years, finishing with a strong record. The Wolverines secured top honors by combining steady play, with ten wins and only two losses to Indiana and Purdue.

Michigan

Aggies List Boston College On Grid Match Plan Origin

The Connecticut Agricultural College will extend an invitation to Boston College to play a three game series. The schedule centers on November 19 in Hartford with two games in Boston. Officials expect a strong rivalry and notable attendance as both teams contest the series.

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Newtown High Teams Triumph Over Westporters

Reported at Westport High gym Newtown teams defeated Westport squads in girls and boys basketball. Readable lines indicate both sides showed effort with key players scoring, boosting Newtown in varsity contests and signaling strong season form.

Newtown High Westporters Nowtown Wareh Tinley High Westport High Ho Acre Inystein

LENGLEN'S TROUPE TO HAVE NEW ADDITION PAPI

Langlen’s troupe adds Papi as a new member with March 13 noted in the fragment. The text mentions players, France, and South France context, but remains largely garbled with missing nouns and dates.

Lenglen Papi Hiulwn J Baldwin C € al Forrie Suviant Lenglen Bal Maniy South France Scindinas A Lund

Williams Still Leads Scorers in Polo League

Williams remains top scorer in the polo league with multiple players named from Waterbury, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford clubs. The report lists goals by Williams, Dagon, Duggin, and others across teams including Waterbury, Meriden, New Haven, and Bridgeport with several matches and dates noted in a bustling regional polo standings.

Williams

Dartmouth Ready to Stage Playoff Tilt

Dartmouth lines up a playoff with Princeton on a neutral Hanover floor this Saturday to decide the eastern collegiate basketball title. The Tigers lead 26 0 with Princeton at 5 2 6 in the standings and Dartmouth aims to host the event after recent wins in New York.

Dartmouth Hanover Princeton Astern Reallegiate Skedal Pougue Fion Columba New York Mainige Luneton Feu

Hagen Mrs Harwood Capture Doubles Match

Mrs Harwood Hagen and partner won a doubles match at an Orlando event. The scoreline shows a tight contest with late bursts, Hagen flipping the lead on the final green after a birdie. Opponents fought back to tie, but Hagen's late hole secured the victory.

Orlando Walla Fieba Oshkosh Vass Wall Hegen Solomons Algoraun Tonetra Dan Blay Marino Bani Land

Major Leagues Gain Million In Value

The text records a discussion on the growing value of major league baseball, noting a figure around sixteen million and referencing teams such as New York and Boston. It mentions investments, valuations, and players or teams tied to expansion or market growth within the sport.

New York Hove Dallas Toyaar Danlers Sud Tedays

Massee to Play in Basketball Tourney

Massee High schedules a basketball tourney appearance with local teams and officials organizing travel. The event notes include entries from the Massee School of Southern and a planned open 204 event in New York City with Ferguson Feld and other participants.

Massee Battssy Watch Borper Moby Land Unin Sd York City Norton Weraeuse

Managing Ball Team Is Full Time Job in Washington

A garbled Washington owner claims managing a ball team is a full time job as he discusses players, leadership, and a tense season. The dialogue references a smurf pitcher, a president, and ongoing maneuvers affecting team morale and possible scandals while stressing commitment and policy.

Griffith Washington Tampa Jr APD Chad Geriffith Chins Citi Hantin

Racing Results From Diverse Claiming Races at Temon

The card lists multiple races for older claimers and three year olds across several courses. Notable entries include Barbiv, Flsian, and Amen in key claiming events, with purses around 400 to 780. Other named contestants include Pelket, Garnett, Woodiike, Ranger, and Franc-Cratat among many.

Jirat Rvc Sear Olds & Upwid Tim Malthus Pangold Virginia Morse Phris Gentry Ihe Hirvey Slognd Rae R Temon Seth Histon Woodiike Pale Gove Crainmile Ttu Chile Murray Sorfield Elilming Club Dumbfounda Craigmile Exis Ranger Stag Star Sandirt Art Zeller Roy Williams Demiva Dunrobin EB Dalton Ojo NM West Fan Alcester Olds & Upwart Huigins Austin

Governor halts horse racing at Pompano amid arrests

Florida governor orders a halt to racing at Pompano as Broward deputies seize the track amid arrests of Pomdrano Horse Club officers and two horsemen. A county judge and state actions spark further legal moves while racing resumes intermittently under injunctions and closures.

Pompano Cort Laualadale Marth 13 Morse Racing Florida Desputus Broward County Shenits Horace Club Shippey Orly John W .Martin Fioida Wth Paul C Brgin gambHnz Inother Heriff Mitty Kerdall Storida Super Sailors Pompano Horse Club

Seagram Stable Colt Wins Mexican Coffroth Handicap Upset

Sir Henry, a Wile barley chestnut three year old trained by Seagram Stable, led a 17-horse field to win the Coffroth Handicap at Mex March 13. Jockey O Bourassa steered the winner to a slim finish over Dinke rong with Cotlogomor and Giftsman following, in front of a crowd of about 10000. The upset netted $84600 for the Seagram Stable, with Dangerous earning $5500 for Rosedale and Cotlogomor’s share $3000 plus $600 for Giftsman from Bea Gran Stable. Carlaris placed 11th as the pace set by Buckbone caused a lengthy delay before the field charged into the stretch.

MA Juana Mex Sir Henry Wile Dair Ballolade Seiziam Stable Bir Henry O Bourassa Dinke Rong Giftsman Tims Dangerous Rosedale Cotlagomors Gafleman Beagran Buckbone Capiluris Daneraus Carlogomor Guffsman Carlaria Justice Jocky Bourassa Wight Carlaris Justice J

Summerfields Back Claims To Honors

Summerfield Juniors have a strong 21 win record and seek the county junior title. They are ready to play Lockwood Jr, Blessed Sacrament Jr, Laurel Jr, or any other worthy junior team. Games can be arranged by calling N-8062-1 or writing Manager Harold Dowdney at 61 Standish Street.

Summerfield Lockwood Jrs Blessed Sacrament Jr Laurel Jrs Harold Dowdney Standish Street

Russie Leroy to Fight August in Puritan Hall Bout

LeRoy of Fargo North Dakota, famed conqueror of Ace Hudkins, will meet Pete August in the main event at the Puritan A Cat Colonial hall next Monday night. Promoter Benny Prince announced the deal after closing in New York yesterday afternoon with LeRoy’s manager.

Usele LeRoy Fargo Ace Hudkins Pete August Colonial Hall Bnty Prince New York LeRoy Manger

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