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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1928

Page

21

Braves Triumph 6 2 In Final Game Of Series With Yankees

Braves pull ahead with two singles and six hits, defeating the Yankees 6 to 2 to clinch the series four games to one. Lazzeri and Combs homer for New York as Coveleskie and Johnson dominate. Giants edge Red Sox 6 to 4. Levy and Clark strong for Boston as Harper homers for the Giants. White Sox fall to Wichita Falls 10 to 5 in camp action. Reds topple Orioles 8 to 1 with Curtis Walker going deep, while Cardinals rally to beat Athletics 5 to 3 in Florida. Dodgers rally for 7 to 6 win over Phillies as Senators roll past Reading 10 to 3. Norwich set for semi pro basketball title games between Plainfield Pros and New Britain Guards.

ST. Petersburg Fla Braves Han P Bebe Ruth Lasseri Tanley Coveleaki Yankee Coveleskie Johnson Thomas I Wakl Bergough Greenfield Ith Taylor Urban MacFayden Boston Giants Russell Levy Clark Red Sox Harper Giante Tork Nation Olpisorsoe Clarkson Summings Kei Norwich Associated Press Plainfield Pros New Britain South Manchester Plainfield

Sande Reinstated by Maryland Racing Board

Baltimore March 22 A four months suspension from Maryland tracks for fouling another rider’s mount in the Pimlico Futurity has been lifted. Jockey Earle Sande was reinstated by the Maryland Racing Commission and will be permitted to participate in turf classics immediately. The ban, imposed last November after he allegedly pulled Beigh Count across Beateau In the Pimlico Futurity, is lifted as other tracks across the United States and Canada are expected to follow the ruling.

Baltimore Associated Preas Maryland Earle Sande Maryland Racing Commission Racing Commission Sande Bateau United States Canada Maryland Commission

Thoroughbred race card summary for multiple races

Racing results show a packed card with two year olds and up in several events. Notable entries include Geounded, Wrench, Rennie, Kemon Seth, Rural Gossip, Zing, Combat, My Leddy, Marengo, and Luther among others, with times ranging from 1:01 to 2:11 and various payouts.

Hardy Wrench Luther Audi Rennie yan—Plack Hills Lydia Mister K. Dijima Cuitlal Bunker Hill Tanee Kemon Seth Hooper Hedge Tennie Woolf Brony Davis Ts. Snowmen al Porter May Baker Swift Lady Miendsome Star Frank Weatherrane Acquitted Circuit

New Orleans Racecard Details Mixed Outcomes and Entrants

A New Orleans racing page lists multiple races with entries and payouts. First race shows Veisel and Deprema among key contenders, second race features Bir Barley and Highsize with varied odds, third race highlights Gud and Founded among favorites, and additional fields include numerous horses and riders across six races, with purses mainly at $1,000 and notes on odds and placings.

Bir Leonard Highsize Foxvnwre Luz McTaggart Hime Annie Coughlin Caplinger Edikued Emma Hougland Little Guluca Lady Herbert Meseiduz Magnus Queen Maviv

Reds Three For Top NL Berth In 1927

Reds manager Jack Hendricks forecasts a top finish for Cincinnati, citing a healthier lineup, faster outfield, and improved pitching. He notes earlier injuries to Cruz, Ford, and Kelly affected the club, but believes remaining players and new pitchers strengthen the team for a stronger 1927 season.

Brian Bhorlando Fli Mare Associated Press Jack Hendricks Cincinanati Reds Ais Cruz Ford Kelly

The Color of Sport and Amateurism in the Press

Grantland Rice discusses amateur status in track and tennis, the influence of publicity and money on amateurism, and the need for genuine competition. He analyzes color in sports through figures like Ruth, Jones, Dempsey, and Tunney, arguing that attacking style and personality drive appeal more than rigid defense. He also notes golf swing dynamics and the risks of overrigidity in training.

Babe Ruth Bobby Jones Walter Hagen Jack Dempsey Bill Tilden Jimmy MacLarnin Suzenne Lenglen Red Grange Jack Sharkey Dempsey Heeney Risko Gene Tunney Tunney Martin Burke Greb Wiggins Jeff Smith Tiska Riska Beeney Aveadin Ric Lous Hite Joe Quinn Lae Mark Cobo Woth Omianne Quin Alex

Columbia Crew Faces Injuries Halting Championship bid

New York. March 32. Columbia's intercollegiate crew battles injuries with Gordon Piercy out at No 4 due to a foot problem and Horace Davenport sidelined by appendicitis. Eric Lambert returns as stroke. lineup shifts move William Blesse to No 4, Lighthowne to No 7, and Jim Reynolds to No 6 as the eight trains for defense of the title and Olympic hopes.

New York Associated Preas Columbia Gordon Piercy Piercy Horace Davenport Eric Lambert Sincr Hudson Davenport Jim Reynolds

Captain Foster Wins New Orleans Feature

Capt Thorge Moster owned by P Reuter won Jefferson park feature over Patuxant of H L Crain by a few inches at a mile and a furlong. Jockey H Richards steered, Patuxent challenged in stretch but settled for second with Crose in third. Win paid 8.00 in matuels. Eight races announced for Saturday starting 2 pm for owners without a win this winter.

New Orleans Capt Thorge Moster P. Reuter Jefferson Park Patuxant H. L. Crain Wildrest Farm Crossco Dr. Cardenas Georgia Move la Diva Mysterious H. Richards

Schools to Vie for Track Honors in Northwestern Meet

More than 600 prep school athletes from 60 schools will compete in the state interscholastic indoor track and swimming meet at Northwestern University March 23 and 24. Wilmington Illinois is sending a strong team to defend its swimming titles, while Detroit Northeast and LaGrange High bid for track glory. Wisconsin and Detroit high schools join a large turnout with 1000 invitations issued. records compare with college marks set by Bob Cuhel and Dick Howell.

Chicago Associated Press Northwestern University Wilmington Wes Northeast High Detroit la Grange Wisconsin State Athletic Board Daetroit High Ilinois Northwestern Dick Howell

County Amateur Elimination Bouts at Ellis Hall Tonight

The Fairfield county amateur boxing eliminations move to Ellis Hall tonight with about 1,000 spectators expected. Led by Joe Kramer, the county’s top heavyweights contend for state finals in New Haven and national tryouts in Boston. Sailor Muggina may join, while several Bridgeport boxers seek opponents and a strong night of action is anticipated.

Ellis Hall Fairfield County Joe Kramer Ridgefield Bridgeport Blks State Street Billy Prince New Haven Arena Boston Sailor Muggina Prince Muggins Sailor Hirechman

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