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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1926

Page

18

Central High Smothers Danbury in decisive win

Central High cruised past Danbury 64 to 16 at Lyon Terrace gym, extending its win streak to 18 and improving to 19 starts this season. Johnny Linane led with 20 points, while Hollman added 14. the Hatters trailed 40 to 8 at halftime as Reilly relied on regulars in the first half.

Central High School Danbury Wich Lyon Terrace Eddie Reilly Hatters Johnny Linane Hollman Bridgeport High Linane Milstana Kimmarlin G . Meade Hoffman Munkasey Buewell Reilly Varrone Chalkitn Danbury High Risso Kansch Grulge Giegerich Harty Gorbin Murphy Rgo Gallagher Strait Melanio Petrino

The Money Game in Boxing and Pirates Rise in Pittsburgh

The piece argues heavyweight boxing earnings dwarf other roles, citing Jack Dempsey passing up title bouts for $3,000,000 potential, while exploring sport finance shifts. It also notes Pittsburgh Pirates building a stronger, deeper rotation with Yde and Kremer, and highlights young lightweights like Jimmy Macklaren poised to redefine the division.

Jack Dempsey Millon Dempsey-Kearns

Essex to Face Eskimos Tonight in Waterbury Showdown

Essex travels to Waterbury to meet the Eskimos at the YY M C A in the third game of their series, aiming to clinch the south t arn New England tile. The Eskimos have held the title for five years, losing only three games in that period, and Essex hopes to repeat their earlier close victory.

Essex Waterbury Sokol Hall Minoeg South Avenue Main Street

Favorites Reach Southeast Net Play Semi finals

Jacksonville reports that favorites swept to the singles semi finals at the Southeastern tennis tournament at the Florida Country club. In doubles, Wilam Tilden and A. J. Chapin Jr. advanced in the lower bracket by defeating several Jacksonville players. Vincent Richards and Harada were set to meet in the upper bracket as Tilden faced Vermicelli in another singles match.

Jacksonville Fla Florida Country Club Wilam Tilden A. J. Chapin, Jr Springfield Mass Vincent Richards T Harada

Two Fast Games on K of C Court This Saturday

Knights of Columbus gym hosts a double bill with Compo Kacey vs. Paramounts in the feature and a preliminary clash between Biegssed Sacrament Ss. and the other team. Lineups list L McMahon Hart Quinn Marie Schofield Darby Buckleys E McMahon McGrane Darby Driscoll Rowe Quinn Creteria May Parks Murphy Colligan Fazkas Burns Jacobs White Colligan Undernin at Westport next Wednesday.

Knights of Columbus Paramounts Biegssed Sacrament Compo L. McMahon Hart H. Quinn Marie Schofield Vesere Buckleys L. E. McMahon McGrane Darby Dondero G, Driscoll Rowe H. Quinn Blessed Sacrament Parks Beeeeee Murphy P. Colligan Kas Burns Jacobs Seeeee White J. Collgan

Helen Wills Beats Mrs Liseass In Cannes Final

Helen Wills of the United States defeats Mrs. Liseass of India in Cannes 6-0 6-1 to extend her dominance at the tournament. She also teams with Henri Cochet for mixed doubles, beating Miss Westcott and Grace Wood of England 6-2 6-1 in their first appearance.

Cannes France Helen Wills Liseass India Keays WhillIs Studant Aagaln Miss Wills Henri Cochel Aeschlimann van Alen Kingsley Miss Westcott Grate Wood England

County Y M C A Teams in Volleyball Play

Stamford March 17 Special Bridgeport Stamford and Greenwich Y M C A volleyball teams will play a sectional tournament there Saturday. The winner advances to the state championship. Stamford last night won five games from the Bronx Union Y team in New York by 15 9 25 9 15 7 15 2 16 4. Stamford players A B Nordin James Balmer Arla Wilhon Walter Maguire Garry Zweit Charles Schroeder.

Stamford Specelal Bridgeport Greenwich Lastight Bronx Union New York A. B. Nordin James Balmer Arla Wilhon Walter Maguire Garry Zweit Charles Schroeder

Hawley to Meet Hubinger in Bridgeport Club Feature Cue Match

In Bridgeport tonight Dr. Hawley of Danbury faces Nick Hubinger of Ulm City in a prominent state amateur billiards event. Both players stand undefeated this season as the league standings show Hawley at five wins and Hubinger at three.

DR. Hawley Hubinger Bridgeport Doat Lidgeport Danbury Charles Minler New Haven Ty Bletlinger Nick Hubinger Ulm Trawley Miller Hetlinger Toama Hawley

Delaney Praised As Superior Boxer By Critic

WW CL Vree, a leading boxing critic, declares Jack Delaney more skilled than Jack Dempsey. He praises Delaney as a two handed sharpshooter with rapid, varied punches and superior feints. Delaney’s right cross and uppercut are highlighted, with notes on past performances against Bettenbach and Joe Lohman.

Jack Delaney Dempsey Jack Dempsey CL Vreeland America Bridgeport Ce Dempsey Delaney Dempasy Kid McCoy Sam la Igford Ant Berlenbach Deliney Bettenbach Joe Lohman

Dartmouth and Yale Score in Y.M.L.C. Collegiate Play

Neal Ball, veteran player, is among a group set to operate the Fittfield club of the Kinstern League on lease this year.

Dreptie Wibert Robinson Milton Stock Robins List Jeard Nessing Dskend Robbie Bethie Robins Stu Dartmouth YALE Neal Ball Fittfield Club

Park City's 10 Play Traveler Misses Tomorrow

Park City Girls face a tough test in Hartford against the Travelers, a strong Capitol City quintet. The Park City squad, led by Max Fitelson, seeks another win while hoping for a favorable officiating call and a chance to challenge Catholic Community again. The team boasts an 18 game win streak and has played 40 games in five months, with 36 wins and four losses. The lineup for tomorrow includes Lieberum, Quinn, Cager, Hampson, Feder, Glass, McMinnigal, Clarke, Baldwin, and Gerold.

Park City Hartford Travelers Girls Travelers Court Capitol City Travelers Max Fitelson B.C D. C Park City Girls Esses Linsup Park City Trave'ers Lieberum L. Quinn F. Cagper Hampson LE R. Feder EL Glass Cade M. McMinigalt I. Clarke BE. Baldwin le C. Gerold

Stamford Girls Engage New Canaan in 30 6 Victory

Stamford March 17. St John Recreation Girls defeated New Canaan girls 30 to 6 at St John’s school hall. Miss Smith forward for Stamford scored seven field goals.

Stamford St John's Recreation New Canaan St. John's School Hall Miss Smith

Hoff Granted Extended Permit to Compete in Titular Games

Norwegian star Charley Hoff received a longer American invasion permit allowing competition through mid July. He aims to headline a cross country tour culminating in the national AAU championships at Philadelphia and the decathlon title events. Hoff's run includes the Philadelphia tests against Morton and Osborn, with Osborn withdrawing due to an ankle injury.

Hoff New York Charley Hoff Norway Viking Middle Far West Phiadelphia Jule Philadelphia Autumor Mmerson Morton Georgetown Harold Osborn Hinds Athletic Club Osborn Hott Dy Dle Chicago Madison Square Garden Norton Dehart Hubbarg William Dowding Georgettown John G. Daan Automeblia Los Angeles Deg Moines Iowa

Chick Sages Busy Ring Star Seeks Work After Blue Law Ban

Chick Sages, famed New England bantam, has few assignments in February and March. The scheduled dates feature Abe Goldstein, Babe Norman, Jackie Nichols, Phil O'Dowd, Jackie Snyder, Hill Marlowe, Terry Miller, Dominick Petronne, Terry Martin, Petey Mack, and other names at venues like Madison Square Garden and Columbus. Sages laments Sunday blue laws limit his work, while Sammy Dunn, a St Louis semi pro, joins Columbus as a strong hitter and notable soccer football figure.

Chick Sages New England Terry Miller Fall River Dominick Petronne Madison Square Garden Terry Martin Marieville Petey Mack Jersey City Sages Sammy Dunn St. Louis Wisconsin Frank Gow

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