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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1927

Page

18

Bridgeport Club Buys Sedwick and Eyes Fortune in Deals

Bridgeport Club obtains pitcher Bill Sedwick from Asheville and pursues Gary Fortune, former Springfield ace, after months of negotiations. Manager Stapleton seeks to land Fortune, cites knuckleball mastery and past success, while also signing Althausen and hiring Mike Flaherty to coach pitchers and catchers.

Bridgeport Bill Sedwick Gary Fortune Stapleton Springfield Dickering

Coffroth Winner Seeks More Harness Honors

Coffroth winner Marco the powerful three car harness star at Tila Juana yesterday seeks further honors after earning 84 400 for owners in the richest all age state event on the continent. The standout trotter was readied for a cross country tip as Seageim's colt from Coventry stables posted a strong performance. Harrys, New York, and other drivers were among the contenders in a field of 18 with a half length margin separating the top finishers.

Cal Marco Tila Juana Walt Harrys York Coventry Harry Carlarts

Four New Teams Enter National Court Meet

Four new teams enter the national court meet as youths compete for state titles. March dates and locations highlight the event with participants from Mase, Rothe Waar, and Hare Around Flor. The article emphasizes rising talents and regional representation in the tourney.

Hivago Chita Flor

Y Separates Faces Blue Waves In City Meet Tonight

The Y Separates seek a repeat victory over the Blue Waves, one of the top city pairings, at the 4 ML WA event tonight. Lead names include Conley and Schneider as they aim to surpass last week’s win and notch another score for the team.

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Braves 10 Prove League Surprise Bancroft Claims

St Petersburg March 14 AP Traffic officers may not curb the Braves speed this season but manager David Bancroft argues a surprise run is possible. He cites George Stallings 13 years ago, praises new signings Jacques Pourner Lance Richbourn and Charley Wonertson, and notes infield help plus seed pitchers could boost a pennant push despite Cooney injury concerns.

Brlin Bell ST. Petersburg Fla Houston Braves David J. Bancroft Bencroft George Stallings Boston Braves Jacoques Pourner Lance Richbourn Banerroft Richbourn Houston Libert Thom Bancroft Felows Tauht Cone Charley Giants Livy Pine Gants Cooney Conney

Detroit Rockie Sold for Breaking Training

Detroit baseball news reports Roger Owens, pitcher, sold by the Detroit Averian Deaguers to Minneapolis American Association. Owens is expected to report Sunday for Pecaurir Alay to teles the Moanenpidia ei.

Detroit Rockie Man Antonio Torus Maren Tramam Otulea Homer Owens Pitcher Minneapolis Detiofe Averian Deaguers Pecaurir Alay Tela

West Point spring sports start late this month

West Point reports all army sprint squads to begin outdoor work by month’s end. Baseball under Coach Metormick and lacrosse under Mr Grace prep. track, golf, tennis, rifle and pistol also set for outdoor starts. Lacrosse returns many veterans, with twelve games including Maryland April 23 and Navy May 28. track faces holes from graduation with four meets planned through May.

West Point New York Metormick Novak Secon Grace Yeomans Baxter Dride Homme University of Maryland Johnny Hopkins New York University Annapalie Calhoun i Des Islets Feidnér Barton Nourse Springfied Navy Tip Wolf Burwell Motley Vearson Snerue Téadbour Hutton Jom Lemon Lehan Tsraet King Codd Canaust Althouish Boston Univerhisetts Institute of Technology Colpute Hedekin Mathews Burne Grier Bathi Fordham Amherst Cornell

Singer Branch Frays Hy Pork Branch In Bowling Match

Elizabethport S J branch defeated Hy Pork Branch of Singer Sewing Machine Co in an annual roll off at Dwyers Ballroom Mundeeport totals reached 24 780 for Elizabethport and 54 938 for their rival. Kaiser of Elizabethport scored 202 in his last game while a teammate posted 3492 across two games. Sheridan bowled 389 for Bridsport as teams each held one leg toward a cup needing three wins for possession.

Elizabethport S. J Hy Pork Branch Singer Sewing Machine Company Thxon Dwyers Brawlway Tys Mundeeport W Kaiser Elzabethport Keed Sheridan Bridsport

Pole vault dream fuels battle of two young collegians

The Sportlight highlights Robin Carotte and Lee Auries from the University of Southern California pursuing a 14 foot or better vault as world records stand at 13 11 1 4 inches held by Charles Hortf. The piece notes the gap between practice and competition and predicts which athlete will rise to the challenge, while recalling past showings of Burkowski and other contenders and previewing major matchups at Oakmont.

Coleslang Robin Carrotte Lee Auries University of Southern California Charles Hortf McCare Barnes Willam Burkowski Tron Reidgeneri Coun Ieut Danville Clearwales Winnipeg Hagens Cruickshanks Rees Burk al Hae

Penn to Honor Long-Time Heroes at Alumni Night

Philadelphia March 14 Special Pioneers in intercollegiate athletics and past gridiron and diamond stars will be honored Thursday night at the fourth annual University of Pennsylvania event. Noted coaches Arnel Horden L. Ingram and Bite Jones will address the gathering as two of the three gridiron mentors meet John Young on the field near Ball. Original members of the first Athletic Association will receive Varsity certificates along with other veteran players and distinguished figures linked to 1873 baseball and 1877 football. John A C Well, former Attorney General and early football star, is also slated for honors.

Philadelphia Universy ‘Oo Pennsylvania Palestea Arnel Horden Margarit Ha Lil Ingram Naval Academy John AC. Well

Princeton Dartmouth Play Off Set For Saturday Night

Princeton and Dartmouth clash in a tie for the Intercollegiate League title at the University of Pennsylvania gym Saturday night. Princeton beat Pennsylvania Saturday to join Dartmouth atop the standings on the final day of the league season.

Princeton Dartmouth Philadelphia Martmouth University of Pennsylvania Trineton Vennaylana Seagup

Central and Harding Lead Yale Tournament Historic Start

Central High and Harding High opened Yale tournament play as the first two Connecticut teams invited to compete, with Central facing New Haven Hillhouse and Harding meeting South Manchester. Hillhouse, despite a strong record, struggled to regain form while Willimantic and Nauatuck prepared for later rounds. The schedule listed two central quarterfinals, a potential Hillhouse upset, and the ultimate Connecticut championship game for the winner.

Central Harding Yale Tme Have Se Central Bleh Connecticut Harding High New Haven Hillhouse Central High South Manchester Pont Housatonic Valley Nausatuck Mrety Willimantic High Norwalk Bristol Illhouse Jaiper Louks Hillhouse Utanest Ord Se Sion Commercial High New Iriven

British soccer results from March 14 in Britain

The day’s football results include Portsmouth 3 versus Southampton 0, and Tarnaley 3 to 0 against Dresen North Und.

Bivsi Bis Ialon Kfulhem Trevtsmouth A. Hal Uv Southampton Tarnaley Dresten North Und

Interchurch league title clash between United and Presbys tonight

In the Trade School gym two final Inter-Church League games loom. United and Presbys, each with 13 of 16 wins, meet after preliminary Baptist Summerfield faces Summerfield MFL. United guards Buswell and Win Hoffman return, while Presbys field their regular lineup in a high-stakes city clash.

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Hockey Teams to Play Final Series in North American League

New York AP March 14 The home and home series between the second and third place teams in the two National Hockey League divisions will be played on March 29 and 31. Group finals between second and third place winners and first place teams will follow on April 2 and 5. Series decided by total goals. Stanley Cup finals likely to start April 7 with best three of five games. No new franchise applications submitted.

New York

Providence College Baseball Schedule Out

Providence College released a 25 game baseball schedule listing opponents such as Temple Vanderbil, Northeastern, Seton Hall, Villanova, Fordham, City College of New York, Manhattan, Harvard, Brown, Boston University and Boston College. The slate includes exhibition games and matches across Boston, New Haven, New York City, Cambridge and Worcester with dates in April to June.

Providence Providence College Nwcomers Temple Vanderbit Northeastern Seston Plain College East Orange Cathedral College New York City Seton Hall South J Villanova ViMa

Aggies to Begin Grid Training Next Week

In Storrs on March 21 the Connecticut Aggies 1427 football squad will start spring practice, with coach Sumner A. Dole calling for intensive drills three afternoons weekly. Weather may extend the two week session to three. players with dual baseball football duties may suspend grid work when baseball practices occur on Gardner Dow Field.

Tim Gardner Dow Field

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