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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1926

Page

20

Central High Five Ready for Yale Tourney

Central High meets West Hartford in the Yale Interscholastic Tourney first round as Wilby withdraws, with Mancheser and Bristol alternates. The Red and Black, led by Hoffman and Linane, enter as favorites after a 17-2 season and aim for a title over Hilltoppers strong in practice.

Central High Yale Hawley Hubinger Black Five West Hartford Wilby Central High School Central High Gang New Hill Bristol Rifle Athletic Association Husky Hilltoppers Wao Reilly Kimmerlin Linens Rds Hoffman Ell Varrone Guards Hartt Munkasey Meade May Hilltoppere Torringy Stamford Cen Mie Hoffman Linane John Ken Kimmertin Wes Varrone Chaiktin Buddie Meade Anlece Bol RenaleMroaby High Commercial High Iatford High Josy Hisa Reenwith High Anbury

Manchester Highs meet in first open tourney game tomorrow

In Manchester two high school teams from different states prepare to clash in the opening games of the championship tournament at Tufts. Also noted are bouts of boxing, tennis, golf, and intercollegiate swimming and wrestling events across the nation with players named and results reported.

Manchester New Hampshire Wil Tufts

Travelists Tilt Postponed Due to Gym Availability

Anna Casper of the Fark Birla received a phone message Thursday morning delaying the City Travelers matchup to tonight at Hart gym. Travel managers say gym access could not be secured and a new venue is being sought, with implications for scheduling and attendance.

Ger Anna Casper The Fark Birla Iart

Essex Five to Meet Renaissance Big Five Tonight

The Essex basketball team faces Renaissance Big Five on the Sokal Rosebud court tonight. The New York squad has beaten the Original Celtics this season. A fast preliminary will precede the game, expected to draw a record crowd. Lineups include Ricks Flowers Coleman Slocum Goodman Jonking Tumes Mayers.

Essex New York Celtics Essex Renaissance Blade Wee Seers Anes Ricks Flowers Coleman Slocum Goodman Seepiseeees Jonking Ces Tumes Veea Mayers

Massey School Beats Y M H A In Stamford Game

Massey school defeated Y M H A 60 to 13 at Massey gym in Stamford with Copeland Bonacker and McPartland as top scorers. The match served as a prep for the Allenst Pails tourney and will continue with further games to keep Massey sharp.

Stamford Copeland Bonacker McPartland Massee

Greenwich enters Yale tournament team named for Greenwich squad

Greenwich High School will send a basketball team to the Yale championship tournament after illness nearly kept them out. The Greenwich unit, led by Reilly Peek Dow er Pults Nametz Nolte Dower and Johnson, will face Naugatuck Heh Windsy this afternoon in the first round at the Grst musch.

Stamford Greenwich Reilly Peek Dower Pults Nametz Nolte Johnson

Girls' Title Swimming Races Next Saturday in Atlantic City

March 18 report on the 400‑yard junior national relay championship for women at the Ambassador Hotel pool, set for Saturday March 20 under Ambassador Swimming Club. Teams from New York, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Allentown expected to compete for the only national championship in mid Atlantic district this year.

Atlantic City Ambassador Hotel Ambassador Swimming Club New York Pittsburgh Detroit Kleay

Bridgeport Y.M.C.A. Five Beats New Britain 45 35

The Badgepool Y.M.C.A. basketball team defeated New Britain 45 to 35 on the local court last night. Brewster and Wilber starred for Bridgeport while Harber led the visitors. The Y will face the DeMolay quintet Saturday night.

Bridgeport Y.M.C. A New Britain Wilber Brewster Badgepool Fritaiy Bridgeport Harbert Upstaters

Veterans Battle for Jobs in Spring Training Camps

Major league clubs push into the home stretch as veterans clash with rookies under southern skies. Brooklyn pursues Hobbes reconstruction with seasoned players like Whitey Wilt and Rabbit Maranville, while Jess Barnes and Douglas McWeeny seek major league returns. Washington veterans such as Johnny Tobin vie for regular roles, and Roger Peckinpaugh faces a tough shortstop race with Buddy Myer. Jil Wambsganss and Everett Scott contend for infield spots, with Cleveland’s Speaker hoping for a George Yale pitching comeback after a troubled 1924 1926 stretch.

New York Brooklyn Washington Hobbes Whhitey Wilt Elmer Cox Rabbit Maranville Jess Barnes Boston Douglas McWeeny White Sox Johnny Tobin Browns Roger Peckinpaugh Buddy Myer Jil Wambsganss Cleveland Athletics Everett Scott Yankees Senators Manageyris Speaker George Yale Vale Ae

Delaney May Become Champion of Heavies say Corbett

Jack Delaney earns praise after his knockout of Mike McTigue at a St John’s College charity event in Broadway Arena Brooklyn. Corbett, ringside, tells Delaney he has a good chance to become heavyweight champion as 2,500 fans cheer. Delaney and manager Pete Reilly attended with Fathers Keenan and Noonan.

Jack Delaney Mike McTigue New York Telegram Corbett St. John's College Broadway Brooklyn Mike McTigne Pete Reilly Fathers Keenan Noonan Delaney Saave

Dudes Lead Assorted Bowling Standings in Tight Race

The Dudes hold a three game edge over Spark Pines in the Assorted league as V Kristie leads averages with A Vargo second. Standings show Dudes 21 12, Spark Pines 15, Speed Kings 161, Dead Heads 11 22. League records include V Kristie with 133 high single, A Wargo 352 high total, Dead Heads 403 high team single, Dudes 1186 high team total.

Spark Pines V. Kristie A. Vargo W. L Dudes Spark Speed Kings A. Wargo AL Wargo Szalko M. Kundrath C. Kristie Wargo G. PF. AY Kristis A. Wa BO Bai Ko Wee Ic. Kristie Ga M. Simko J. Pastor Se F. Wargo J. Saabo J. Palinkas L. Standish J. Timko Babinsky J. Buzas J. Zenhigh J. Kochis Kochis Baa V. Kustic Rathoe Enka Pastor BO Ralensky Sansko Kristi

White Eagles Organization Meeting Tonight

The White Eagles will convene an organization meeting tonight at their clubrooms. Manager Kaskle invites Bin Brags Otto Brags Tila Wilson Ted Jowle Yep Youngs Buckley Kris elnsky Newells Alvnauson Targon T Mulls Toots Slattery Lublic and all others wishing a try out to attend.

White Eagles Kaskle Bin Otto Brags Tila Wilson Ted Jowle Yep Youngs Buckley Kriselnsky Newells Alvnauson Targon Mulls Toots Slattery Lublic

Hawley and Hubinger Win Sixth Straight Cue Wins

Waterbury March 18. Dives of four Wilby High School players and a fifth’s poor condition forced Principal Kennedy to withdraw Wilby from the state interscholastic basketball tournament starting tomorrow in New Haven. Hawley defeated Miller 200 to 124 and Hubinger beat Hettinger 200 to 188 at Bridgeport club. Hawley and Hubinger to meet next week in the deciding match.

Jacksonville Fla Vincent Richards America T. Harada Harada Richards Palm Beach Tilden New Haven Frank Russell Yale Penn State B. C. Miller Dan Allen Wheither Russell Miller Russell Waterbury Wilby Joseph P. Kennedy Bridgeport Dr. Hawley Dick Hubinger Hawley Hubinger Ty Hettinger Charie Hron McConnell Hettinger

Klien Tops Y M C A Point Record and Team Standings

Klein is the high scorer for the Y M C A basketball team with 28 points to date, followed by Tommy Wilber with 20. Lou Nanchy’s group has won 19 of 26 games. The team and individual records list numerous clubs and scores, including Waterbury DeMolay, Stamford, Milford DeMolay, Criterions, Westport, and other local organizations with varying tallies.

M. E Black Rocks Bridgeport Brass Co Waterbury Sstamford Milford Presbyteriana Stamford “x Church Stars Criterions Waterbury “Ş Westport Brooklawny Presbyterians Bridgeport Greenwich Firet Waiters Stars New Britain Naval

State teams to be busy Sunday in regional league list

Weather improves and a busy Sunday soccer slate is planned though grounds remain unfit for play in the State League. Protective Cup matchups include Wartford Bhistles versus Scandiaa at Charter Oak Park Hartford with A York refereeing.

Wartford Bhistles Scandiaa Charter Oak Park Hartford A. York Torrington Bridgeport Athletics Scandineviang Seaside Park A Fern Stelton Woodlawns G. W. Brandon Bridgeport Waterbury Athletics Bridgeport Celtic Brassco Park Waterbury J. Miller New Haven Westchester Danerak F.C Otis Elevator Company Yonkera N. J. Stamford Tarrytown Hallowe'en Park Stamford

Danersk and Otis Elevator to Fight for Westchester Pennant

Danersk soccer team of Yonkers meets Otis Elevator eleven on Sunday with the Westchester division New York State League pennant at stake. A Danersk win would clinch the title for the club for a second time, while Otis victory would leave both teams tied for first with three games remaining.

Stamford Danersk Otis Elevator Eleven Yonkers Westchester Danerskk Otis

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