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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1928

Page

16

Bridgeport Swimmer Johnny Anderson Ships to Intercollegiates

Johnny Anderson of Bridgeport, a Bedgeport Rec swim stalwart, leaves Oregon for the National Intercollegiate meet in Philadelphia. Coached by Eddie Abercrombie, the Yale workouts will prepare him for the 150-yard backstroke and 60-yard dash as he chases new marks. Oregon claims its first Pacific Coast title with four wins and no defeats.

Joseph F. Kravnick Johnny Anderson Bedgeport Board of Recreation University of Oregon Philadelphia Johnny University Eddie Abercrombie Bridgeport Young Anderson IBS Yale Oregon New Haven Carnegie Slobert Kiputh Anderson Glampete Abercrombie Pacific Coast California Stanford University University of Southern California Springfield College Eddie Connecticut College

Red Heads V Holy Name Tonight in Stamford Showdown

A large crowd is expected for the Stamford game between the Red Heads and Holy Name. Holy Name recently routed the Red Heads and defeated the Columbia Ramblers in Stamford, starting the championship series. Both teams ride winning streaks as the Crusaders Crzescik Ludolf line up for a thrilling season tilt.

Red Heads Holy Name Stamford Holy Namers Red Columbia Ramblers Stormford Reds Chryslers Stamford Christers Convoy Crzescik Ludolf

Celtics and Kaceys Clash in Weekend Exhibition Match

Original Celtics and the Kaceys meet at the Kacey gym in a Saturday evening exhibition billed as a showcase of passing and team play. Davey Banks returns for the Celtics as top scorer in the National Pro League, while Captain Dam Creteila of the Kaceys is set to guard him. The regular Oae-Iu Kaceys provide steady opposition as a packed crowd is expected for the 9 p.m. tipoff.

Oaginal Cems Arason Celtics Davey Banks Davey Kaceys Dam Cretelia Oae-Iu Celtics Kareys Hart Neary-Linane Koslow

Harding Easily Defeats Ansonia In Warmup Game

Harding overwhelmed Ansonia 53 to 18 in a warmup. strong second half effort by the Presidents. Captain McPadden and Manny Klein tied for team scoring with 13 points each, while Miska Oso added eight on defense and transitions.

McPadden Warren Harding Ansona High School Ansonia Suburban Fire Harding Bridgeport Manny Klein Klein Miska Oso AuPadden Fe Carell Thelke Janis

Taberski Advances In Billiard Play

Frank Taberski of Schenectady defeated Onofo Lauri of New York 126 to 114 in 25 innings to move within one game of Ralph Greenleaf and Erwin Rudolph in the national pocket billiard title race. Taberski's 28 high run came in the ninth as he led early and capitalized on a late safety, while Harry Oswald of Pittsburgh finished his tourney with a win and a nine inning game.

Chicago Associated Press Frank Taberski Schenectad Snoy Onofrio Lauri New York Taberski Ralph Greenleaf Erwin Rudolph Lauri Son Harry Oswald Pittsburgh Peter Durocher Oswald Durocher Petersburg Fla Baron Hraves Alexander Frank‘house Rogers Hornaby Bt. Louis Borton Nkhouse Enid Mancuso Greenfield R. Smith Taylor Urban Robina Swamp Sr Clearwater Brooklyn Robbue University of Florida Acore U. of Florida Brookasn Marsh Antriner Helverston Koupal Danforth Rauch Lonez Wise

Class 4 Wins Congress Indoor Soccer Battle

Congress High School hosted indoor soccer games with Class 4 defeating Class 2 4 to 0. Class 1 tied Class 3 1 to 1 while Class 4 edged past opponents, with standout goalkeeper Shanley and defender Bud Clarke cited for strong play in a neighborhood league style contest.

Congress Congress High School Congress Gym Shanley Bud" Clarke Gregory Boaney Fatese Perlaita Ones Spring Downes Bobowikta Shinde Terebirksufid Lark Federics Mapeweke Torle Rowe Bellon Wow Qiscols Stace Una Siuiaede & Ait

Payson Wins First Round at Belleair in Golf Tourney

Helen Payson of Portland Maine defeats Mrs Edmund Guptenheim of Roslyn New York 6 and 4 in the opening round of the Belleair Ladies Invitational. Virginia Wilson of Chicago and Ruth Perry of Philadelphia also advance. Other results include Bernice Wall Beatrice Gottlieb Mrs Stewart Hanley Florence Wadfield Mrs George Morrow and Florence Burrows. Payson to meet Wilson tomorrow.

Belleair Fla iBy Associated Press Helen Payson Portland Maine Edmund Guptenheim Roslyn L. I Belleaire Virginia Wilson Chicago Edward Hodges New York Miss Payson Ruth Perry Philadelphia Norman KH Toerge Fritzl Sifel Wheeling Oshkosh Wis Beatrice Gottlieb Stewarl Hanley Detroit J. H Indogo Florence Wadfield St Petersburg George K. Morrow Florence Burrows Dulola Wack Miss Wilson Miss Stifef Miss Perry Miss Wall Hanley Miss Hadfield Burrows

Park City Girls Seek Series With Neighboring Teams

Park City girls prepare for a three game series to decide Fairfield county honors with Norwalk’s Crafut and Knapp squads after a postponed game with Legional Stratford. The team hopes to face Arma Life of Hartford and All Merides in upcoming dates while awaiting official schedule details.

Park City Legional Stratford Anna Casper Crofut Knapp Norwalk Fairfield County Park City Girs C and K Lassies Park City Girls and K Aeros Hartford Arina All Merides Girls Park Gis Pully

Traders Capture County Title Beating Greenwich

The Bridgeport Traders clinched the Fairfield County Tutor scholastic league championship with a 26 to 24 playoff victory over Greenwich at Danbury High School gym. Franky Mast led with six baskets and three free throws, supported by guards Matty Flanagan and Johnny Darl, as Danbury fans packed the stands for the close contest.

Danbury Mass Flanagan Duda Bridgeport Franky Mast Brillant Ampsnike Trace Greenwichs Greenwich Franky Masi Matty Flanagan Johnny Darl Planagan Hcop Sammy Ryback Laprinza Wers Schinal Hanson Hatcer Charlie Petrino Hank Griffin South Mancher Connecticut

Milligan Disqualified After Ninth Round Fouls

In Edinburgh on March 14 Aira Tivland won the Europe’s middleweight championship, defeating Milligan who led early but fouled in the ninth round and was disqualified.

Edinburgh Scotland Associated Press Aira Tivland Middlewell Fran Toning Milligan

Shields and Bell Win in Southeast Tennis Round

Berkeley Bev of Texas defeated Victor Ponce De Leon to reach the quarterfinals in the South Eastern tennis tournament in Jacksonville. Frank Shields beat John Temple Graves in straight sets, while John Hennessey and Wilmer Allison won their third round matches. In another match, Detroit beat San Antonio 13 to 8 as Yenawine and others advanced in Fredericksburg Texas. Dartmouth defeated Army in gymnastic competition 84 to 20 at West Point.

Jacksonville Fla Associated Press Berkeley Bev University of Texas Victor Ponce de Leon Mexico Frank Shields New York John Temple Graves John Hennessey Indianaporia Charlton Shafer Philadelphia Wilmer Allison L. & J Rice Newton Center Mass Fredericksburg Tex Hennessey Allison George Yenawine University of Flor Tigrida Ar Aquad Allen Behr San Antonio Terchant Stoner van Gilder Careroll Farrell Shea Rovertson Bunkle Cox Myers Arvatti

Joe Hassler Stars as Macks Win over Buffalo Team 4-0

In Fort Myers Florida on March 14 Joe Hassler debuted at short for the Mackmen against the Buffalo Bisons 1927 champions. Hassler handled 25 chances cleanly as the Mackmen won 4 to 0 after a rain delay. The Buffalo lineup included Auer Pond Bush Daney Powers Lyons Quinn and Perkins.

Joe Hassler Macks Buffalo Fort Myers Pla Philadelphia Aufetes Buffalo Bisons Joe Haesler Waterbury Philadelphia Auer Pond Bush Daney Powers Lyons Quinn Perkins

Record Payouts From U S L T A Surpass Past Totals

New York March 14 The Associated Press reports a record breaking tennis melon will be split by thirteen district associations of the United States Lawn Tennis Association. About 75 percent of the net income for 1997 amounting to 45000 will be distributed pro rata to district bodies. Eastern District including New York will receive about 11000, Western about 6000, with other sections following in order.

New York Associated Preac United States Lawn Tenure Association National Tennis Governing Body Philadelphia Metropolitan Western Association Chicago Igures Middle States New England Missouri Valley California Mountain Pacific Northwest Southwestern Texas

White Sox Triumph Over Shreveport For Third Straight Win

Chicago White Sox powered by a barrage of hits and early errors defeated Shreveport 2 to 4 in a Texas league matchup. Scoring details show Chicago led with a strong first inning while Shreveport struggled defensively as Brieveport and players like Thomas Goodell Luque Berg contributed to the victory.

Shreveport Associated Press Chicago White Sox Chicago Brieveport Thomas Goodell Luque Berg Jrouse Nuhilick Lewis Price Heyworth Blankenabip

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