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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1928

Page

17

Richard Fights Mullen For Stage Battle Victory

Richard wins over Mullen in a staged boxing battle at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Tex Rickard and manager Eddie Kane negotiate terms with McLain and Rubin, with a reported forfeit and potential rebooking affecting plans for a winter season finish in New York.

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Day and Kaplan Eve Under Prominent Boxing Card

A major boxing bill is set for Tuesday at New Haven Arena featuring Day against Kaplan in a ten round bout. Local ringside reporters note rising tension after recent scrapes and a March 12 scheduling dispute, with weigh-in near 135 pounds. Other bouts include Travers vs Whitton and Moraudk down the card with 122 pound entries amid late changes and expected attendance.

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Elks Prepare Final Counts for County Boxing Tourney

Boxing committee at the Elks completes eliminations to pick the Fairfield County team for the state tournament. Heavyweights to feature, with strong local entries and anticipated turnout from all towns. Matchmaker Prince reports more entrants than previous shows as bouts in Pittsfield on March 26 loom, with several Cleveland connections under consideration.

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Morenz Holds Slim Lead In NHL Scoring Race

Howie Morenz of the Montreal Canadiens leads the NHL in scoring with 41 points on 26 goals and 15 assists as the season nears its close. Claude Provost and others trail with 35 and 28 points, while Detroit’s Hay tops the American division with 29 points.

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Marconi Is Winner Of New Orleans Race

Marconi captures the Elm Hull handicap at Jefferson Park in New Orleans on March 14, dominating the field to earn a share of the $1200 purse. Algol of the B B McLea stable finished strong but could not overtake Marconi, with Plustan and others also contesting the stretch drive.

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Duluth Takes First in Ice League

Duluth tops Ice League with a 2 to 0 win over Winnipeg, securing first place and planning to finish the season strong. The victory keeps Duluth ahead of its rivals as the league nears its end.

Duluth

Sailor Mugains Scores Knockout In Opening Round

Sailor Mugains knocks out Pat Shea in the opening bout as Bridgeport boxers dominate the ring. Highlights include Virgins, Knapp, Larson and Liberty winning decisions, with multiple quick finishes and strong showings from Waterbury and Stamford fighters in a crowded ring card.

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Farming Out of Recruits Starts at Major Camps

Exhibition contests headline spring camp activity as major league clubs begin shaping rosters. Scouts monitor prospects across cities from Cleveland to St Louis, with youngsters facing limits and clubs planning future rosters. Managers meet to discuss Youngsters and spring schedules as workouts continue.

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Whither Are We Drifting In Golf Circles Today

Grantland Rice surveys golf culture amid a glut of players weighing heavy figures and long odds. The piece riffs on Marginal stars like Milam Buns Horn and Glenn Collett shooting 74 at Pebble Beach and St Augustine Fl with broad, dated sports-page color.

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Harvard Crews Work Outdoors for First Time

Ten Harvard oarsmen joined the outdoor session in Cambridge as Coach Cowhie Brown led the squad through an initial training day. The lineup included veterans Jack Welty Tim Clark and others as they practiced on the January river course amid a few early-season drills and selections.

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Rickard Says Tunney Won't Fight This June

Promoter Rickard confirms that heavyweight champion Gene Tunney will not fight in June and discusses possible opponents including Tommy Loughran and a Timmy/Tex plan. Talks cover controlling matchups, title implications, and referee approval amid boxing commission scrutiny.

Rickard Tunney

Yale gridiron squad to report next week in March

New Haven March 14 By Associated Press slated Yale football players for 1928 season to report Wednesday afternoon to Head Coach Marvin A Stevens at Pratt Field. Stevens will begin his first stint as head coach and plans two weeks of spring practice before Esther vacation. roster not yet selected and to be announced by Wednesday.

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Delaney Sharkey bout eyed for Braves Field in Boston

New York March 14 Tex Rickard faces a board of Garden shareholders over the Tunney title defense. Plans center on eliminations and potential bouts including Jack Sharkey versus Jack Delaney at Braves Field in Boston. Other match talks include Risko Heeney and Godfrey with vetoes from promoters and managers.

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Newton Captures Eleventh Lap of Pyle Marathon

Rhodesia ram­bler Arthur Newton extended his lead in the transcontinental marathon from Los Angeles to New York City as he completed the eleventh lap in 7 hours 60 minutes total elapsed time near Phoenix. Newton passed Nestor Ericksen of Port Chester after Ericksen led for 45 miles, and also beat Nestor Gu’s lap by 266 miles. Giacomo Clarizzo of Chicago suffered a tendon injury near the end, reducing his chances to finish.

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Roberti Knocks Out Tiny Jim Herman in Fifth Round

Italian heavyweight Roberto Roberti defeated Tiny Jim Herman of Barberton Ohio by knockout in the fifth round of a scheduled ten round bout in Rochester O March 14. Herman fought fiercely and pressured Roberti until the finish, when the Italian landed the decisive blow. Roberti weighed 220 1 4 pounds.

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Obaw Made for Semi Finals In Scottish Cup

Hibernian was drawn to face Rangers at Tynecastle Park Edinburgh. Celtic will play Queen’s Park at Ibrox Glasgow. Matches set for March 24 with the semi final round decision.

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