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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1927
Page
9
The Amateur Union and promoters mobilize to oppose the bill in Hartford as a judicial committee prepares to hear arguments. Key figures named include Senator Charles Sbin and local organizers, with debate centering on regulation, penalties, and the sport’s governance. The outcome could affect amateur and professional boxing interests.
Dusty League plans a final gathering this evening at 7 30 at the Education Building of the MTA. Officials aim to discuss prospects for a bogus fundraiser and related matters amid disjointed notes from the draft.
Fragmented review highlights Davis praised by Walsh, with Marquard quitting and lingering talk of team reshuffle and injuries. The piece sketches Orlando and New York events, shifts in lineup, and potential replacements as seasons approach.
The article highlights Bill Tilden and Frank Hunter as America’s top tennis hopes, detailing their training, recent Wimbledon and Olympic experiences, and anticipated participation in major 1920s tournaments. It notes their dominance on foreign courts, past championships, and the prospect of silencing rivals in upcoming events.
Oxford University women defeated Cambridge in a half mile river race with a large crowd in attendance. The stylish Oxford team wore brown stockings and blue skits as the crews from both universities competed, with significant support from townspeople and a spirited atmosphere.
New York newcomer Lady Wax Buxtoum leads a handball night with swift serves and quick clears as the competition heats up. The match features San Pinas Comprum and other top contenders, with notable performances by Lane Vi Willu and Snel Donovan, and a dramatic finish seeing Anght city earn a default win over Mathwal Chansig City.
Major H O Segrave arrives with the Sunbeam special racing car to attempt a 200 miles per hour beach record on a 14 mile long sands track. Mechanics work to ready the car as conditions are tested, with the run planned for a forthcoming week at low tide.
Washington March 15 14P BH flughes of this city defeated Jews Mo Vogler of Indianapolis 50 to 99 tonight in the national amateur three cushion billiards tourney. The match ended in 83 innings with Vogler as the previous record holder.
Pittsburgh Regulars stage a strenuous batting drill with top performers such as Mike Cyem108, Guy Meutsun Nichels, and Jon Caniay Maniser Dome leading practice. Officials note no established tradition for reports of transfers or top order changes amid league play concerns.
AP reports petitions begin today for a middleweight championship bout set for this march. Vickey Moalker holds the title after winning from Th or Prowess this past winter, facing challenger Dave Shide Califerate for the title.
Exhibition baseball reports from Bradenton St Petersburg Tarpon Springs and other Florida sites on March 15 16 and 1 detail line scores pitchers and players including Dye Reinhart Snyder Grove Gray Perk and others in matchups involving New York Philadelphia Cincinnati and Indianapolis with rosters and game notes from AP dispatches.
On Santa Catalina Island March 16, the Chicago Cubs opened week three of spring training with Joe McCarthy ordering heavy batting drill. Pitchers lined up for three inning sessions in practice games, while McCarthy plans the day’s busy mound sessions and selects from seven newcomers and existing hurlers for mound duty.
The 1927 Davis Cup entries closed with Sweden joining the competition on the final day, bringing total nations to twenty in Europe and four in the Americas. The draw will be sponsored by President Coolidge in Washington this Thursday in the presence of diplomats from contender nations.
The Puritan 4C boxing show is postponed from March 1 to March 4. Billy Prince matchmaker says the date change avoids clashing with the Acorn AC card on Friday night.
After a layoff the Crescents beat the Armory Five 56 to 49 on the local circuit. Hemido led Crescents with nine baskets and one free throw, while Holmes paced Armory with nine points. Referee Benny Blade officiated.
In a dense recap of state duckpin action, Meriden’s Teller and Torrington’s Nelle Torrington each post seven and three wins respectively. Other lines note New Haven Hal Arness New Waven defeating Ray flames Hartford by 5 to 4 while Waterbury Peters Bristol shows varied scores and standings across multiple racks and players.
A semi serious feature outlines Swedish schoolmaster Wide's rise in distance events and a looming clash with American champion Lloyd Hahn at Madison Square Garden. It notes Nurmi’s era, the intrigue of training secrecy, and the potential for an American feather in the cap if Hahn defeats Wide in an anticipated mile duel. It references notable names and the historic context of U S and international track competition.
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