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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1926

Page

18

Delaney Claims Knockout Victory Over McTigue Runser

New York March 15 Jack Delaney, the Bridgeport born fighter, stopped former light heavyweight champion Mike McTigue in the fourth round at the Garden. Delaney’s right crosses and sharp body blows broke McTigue’s defense and sent him sprawling through the ropes for a knockdown before the bell. Delaney, managed by Pete Reilly and backed by Eddie Casey and Scotty Monteith, became the first lighter man to defeat McTigue in the arena’s modern era.

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Delaney Wins by Technical Knockout Over McTigue in Fourth Round

In a fast paced light heavyweight bout Delaney dominates rounds one to three with aggressive punching while McTigue struggles to counter. The fourth round ends when Referee Haley stops the fight after Delaney floors Mike twice and McTigue Cannot rise. Delaney earns a title shot and seats record crowd of 17,767 with gross receipts near 79,600.

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Team No. 3 Tops Crane Duck Pin Bowling Standings

Team No 3 leads Crane Duck Pin league with a two game margin over Team No 2. VW Sullivan tops the averages while O Neill posts the high single 135 and Sullivan 367 for high three strings. Team No 1 owns high single 519 and Team No 2 high total 1473.

Billy Sullivan VW. Sullivan W. High O'Neill W. Sullivan

Central High Quintet Prepares for Yale Tournament Run

Central High School basketball faces two more practices this year before the Yale interscholastic tourney. They close the Lyon Terrace schedule with a Thursday workout against Danbury High and aim for a 13th straight Yale appearance if victorious.

Central High Quintet YALE Bridgeport High Lyon Terrace Danbury High Red and Black Danbury Hatting City Wairfield Hatters Hilltops Reilly

Chestnuts Lead Noisy Nut Loop in Amateur Pool Standings

In the state amateur 18.2 billiards league at the Bridgeport club, Chestnuts top the noisy nut loop with high totals. Teague records high single, Connors 14 total, Robo 336 team single, Chestnuts 421, Chestnuts 1191 overall. Upcoming Thursday matches feature Miller vs Hawley and Hettinger vs Hubinger with several players unbeaten or carrying one loss.

Teague Records Connors Bridgeport Rawley Danbury Charles Miller New In le ‘ Oe Hubinger Hawley We Hwettinger Soo Schiller - Say Spencer M'Conneil Ferguson Bog League Pys. Ayer Wubinger TIS Hawley Hettinger Zio Miller McConnall Ferguson

Revor Takes Lead in American Bowling Congress Play

Toledo reports Jack Rehr of the Manhattive at Cleveland surged to first in the singles, surpassing Ole Glatt of New York who led with 685. Rehr posted strong scores, placing sixth in all events with 1,821 and contributing 570 in the team event and solid doubles today.

Toledo Ohio Jack Rehov Cleveland Ole Glatt New York Despit Rehr Tolay

McMahon to Return as Life Guards Meet Norwalk Red Men

Larry McMahon is set to rejoin the Norwalk Life Guards in the second game of the Life Guard-Norwalk Red Men series Friday night at the Norwalk Armory. He has an injured toe and missed the first game, which the Life Guards lost. Eddie McMahon and George Smith starred in the opener as the Red Men edged the Guards with strong centers, while Ed Quinn and Clagt McGinn added notable scoring for their teams.

Westport Larry McMahon Compo Life Guard Norwalk Red Men Norwalk Armory McMahon Stratford American Legion Life Guard Norwalk Tdfe Tv Jo George Smith Ned Smith Clancy Ha. Quint Sted He McMahon O Veee Smith Driscoll Veeeees MfcGraw Quinn Cavanaugh

Delaney May Be On Hartford Card

Hartford March 15 There is a strong chance that Jack Delaney of Bridgeport will appear in a spring bout at the state armory. A report said Matchmaker George Mulligan had signed Delaney for a late April bout, but Mulligan, in New York, denied signing him. It is believed Atlas Show officials Yardley Porty Pakulaki and Pete Reilly discussed Delaney with his manager, with no signature confirmed.

Hartford Jack Delancey Bridgeport State Armory George Mulligan Contacticut A. C Delaney Armory Mulligan New York Moore New Haven Flynn Johnnie Moore Teague Johnnie Seamless Rubber Company Frank Woodward Bill Clancy Yale South Weiss Park Southland Kent Greenfield Chick Davies Giants Chick Buffalo McGraw Greenie Philadelphia Washington Benatcra Ray Joyce Bill Morrel Piteline Braves Morrel Johnny Cooney Yankees Harry Rhonds Harry Courtney Sterling Stryker Wobert Robinson Brooklyn Robins Jimmy Wilson Philes Bradentown Stan Baumgartner Athletics Pinky Hargrave Toelnr Brown Washington Brooklyn Bob LaMotte Browns George Lister

Runser plans to quit baseball if not traded by Bears

Chicago and surrounding notes report Jess Runser threatening to quit baseball unless traded, with Walter Hapgood holding an option on George Army who might move to Jersey City. The Bridgeport roster shortfall impacts pennant chase as Charlie Wolfe and others deal with injuries.

Jess Runser BEARS ARMY Bridgeport Tim Sullivan Mater Sullivan Runser Walter Hapgood George Army Jersey City Chuck Wolfe Frank Watelf Joe Burns Bob Caffrey

Robins Advocate Numbered Jerseys For Fans Ease

Clearwater Fla March 15 Milbert Robinson manager and president of the Stobing favors numbering players on sleeves to help fans identify men during spring training. He notes the idea would boost interest without resembling a fire sale and cites stadium and training camp conditions as context.

Clearwater Fla Im Milbert Robinson Stobing Robins Robinson Lne Robina Yanks Braves Senators Robbie Brooklyn Elmirs Florida

Harper's Pinners to Roll Tomorrow

Harper's All Stars and the North End bowling team meet tomorrow at the North End alleys. Action starts at eight o clock with lineups listing Harper stars versus North Ends.

Harper's Pinners Harper’s All Stars North End Harper Stars North Ends aAnzeline Cunningham Davis Dewey Hansen -Eeee Falco Harper Kammy Hylo Metz

Amateurs to Box at Norwalk Armory Carnival

Tom Flynn will lead ten of his amateur boxers from this city to Norwalk on March 30 for a boxing carnival at the Armory. The lineup includes Ted Lacroix Johnny Kelly Steve Kopen Jack O'Brien Young Andy Bob Riccio and Joe Nagy.

Tom Flynn Norwalk Armory Flynn Simon Pures Ted Lacroix Johnny Kelly Steve Kopen Jack O'Brien Young Andy Bob Riccio Joe Nagy

Westport Y to field ball team in new conference

Westport Y M C A plans a baseball program with a meeting next Friday in the gym to form a six to eight association Y conference league. The club has material for a winning nine led by Erwin Holmes Stretch Flewerlyn Bill Vornkiht and Charles Huck as pitchers and Tommy Ireland Ralph Sacca and George Darby as catchers. Expected reporters include Allen Darby Eadie McMul len Ed McMahon Sam Groggins Frank Pritchard Harold Shippe Sam Sallick Ted Crofut and Charles Lyman.

Westport Speela Erwin Holmes Stretch Flewerlyn Bill Vornkiht Charles Huck Tommy Ireland Ralph Sacca George Darby Allen Darby Eadie McMullen Ed McMahon Sam Groggins Frank Pritchard Harold Shippe Sam Sallick Ted Crofut Charles Lyman

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