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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1928

Page

10

Tunney Opponent Battle Looms as Heeney Faces Riko Ultimatum

Richard Forcing Heeney into a risko clash to name an opponent for Gene Tunney looms with twenty four hours to go before the New York State Athletic Commission reviews the heavyweight title challengers. Jess McMahon, Tom Heeney, Johnny Risko, and others maneuver for a June title bout as Heeney’s reply to the ultimatum and possible safety measures spark talks of a canceled or contested championship.

Richard Heeney Gene Tunney New York Associated Press New York State Athletic Commission Tew Rickard Todey Ung Jess McMahon Madison Square Gardener Tom Heeney Johnny Risko Jose Whyetever Tinney MecMillon Charlie F Harver New Zealand Bianch Riska Turner Cleveland Baker Hax Ruaranier bin Tig Gome Risko Detroit Victor Jack Sharkey Dee Rickwra Gaiden Acumir Strengen Madet Bs Wadrow New York State

Golf Shoulder Work and Timing for Proper Swing

Golf guidance on maintaining the right shoulder level during backswing and impact, avoiding shoulder droop to prevent slicing and wasted power. Emphasizes keeping the right shoulder up, left hip in check, and timing body movement for a solid drive.

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Boxing card set for Saturday at Red Mens Hall

The 22nd A A officers deny rumor of shows at Red Mens Hall and confirm boxing carnivals at the tale armory every Saturday except April 7. Promoter Ren Clark has arranged a five bout card headlined by Dan Bisko versus George Connelly with multiple ten round bouts featuring top fighters from East to Bridgeport.

Red Mens Hall Armory Pro Tale Armory Sten Clark Clark Bridgeport Glare Dan Bisko Lorain Obie George Connelly New Haven Bisko Johnny Bisko Overeland Glenbrook Keets Conneily Phil Mercurio Murray Gitlitz Pat Lester Jack @agnon Risko Connelly Pete Filo Joe Maserack Timmy Blue Jackie Lenn Lou Massy Howie Dunn Red Gritle Ada Jack Beatty Al @connelly Kerley Liptack Chaunecy Belliozi Young Augie Eddie Roberts King Merediah Blackie Bartok Johnny Young Danny Murphy Gilbert Payne Mike Toronto Payne

Glick Outpoints Bryant in Newark Boxing Show

Joe Glick Brooklyn junior lightweight won a referee's decision over Al Bryant in a ten round main event at Laurel A. C. boxing show in Krewark New Jersey. Both boxers tipped around the lightweight limit. In the semi final Eddie Nugent of Nutley boxed Able Zain of New York.

Krewark N. J Associated Press Joe Glick Brooklyn al Bryant Laurel A Eddie Nugent Nutley Able Zain New York

Skating meet opens at New Haven with trials and events

At New Haven the skating meet begins as competitors in the U S figure skating championships take part in primary trials for the school four proficiency. The arena hosts morning and afternoon sessions with the final in the evening. In addition to singles there will be championship skating a waltsing and a fourteen step event tomorrow night with notable entrants from Boston and New York including past champions and Olympic contenders.

New Haven Nehatuel W. Niles Boston Mehelder Homers Sherwin Badger New York Roger F. Turner Frederick Goodridge

Williams Wins Star Inter City Encounter

Sammy Williams of New York defeated Mike Rick of Philadelphia in the 12 Pound division at the New York Athletic Club intercity amateur boxing event. Williams also won the 212 pound and 126 pound divisions by decision, with other bouts including Ray Strong's decision over Laurel Taylor and Jimmy Walker's win over Willie Muzciak in the 126 and 147 pound classes.

New York Sammy Willams Mike Rick Philadelphia Loncaument New York Athletic Club Rick Sany Wiliams Frank Yowry Joe Sullivan Boston Decison Ray Strong Hartford Conn Laurel Taylor Jimmy Walker Willie Muzciak Lorre Cowboy Deluca Pittsburgh Charles Nuazzio

Mexico to field three players in Davis Cup ties

Mexico will enter a three man team in the Davis Cup contest with the United States in Mexico City on March 26. R. J. Kinsey, Alfonso Unda, and Ricardo Tapia will represent Mexico with Kinsey guiding Tapia, while Kinsey and Anda are set to play the singles and likely pair to meet the U S doubles.

Mexico City Associated Press Mexico United States Robert J. Kinsey California Alfonso Unda Ricardo ‘Tapia Yapia Kinsey Anda

Evanko and Young Triumph in Norwalk Encounters

Mickey Evanko of this city defeated Pete Hywe of Norwalk in a featured bout on the Norwalk Health school card in South Norwalk. Johny Young of this city won over Tommy Hayes in a stirring battle, with Hayes near a knockout at the bout’s end.

Mickey Evanke Pete Hywe Norwalk Johny Young Tommy Hayes Hayes

Fire at Policeman O'Reillys Home Causes Alarm

Smoke issued from the home of Policeman Patrick J. O'Reilly at 280 Pixlee Place triggering box 724 alarm at Boston Avenue and Willow Street. Firefighters found an unattended roast burned to a crisp with no other damage. Assistant Chief Martijn Hayden led the response.

Patrick J. O'Reilly Pixlee Place Boston Avenue Willow Street Martijn Hayden

Siemon Company bout ends in late stoppage win

In Buppalo Armando Schake and Arturo Schekel faced a ten round bout with a late finish. Freeman Mueller scored a technical knockout over Garey Brie in the fifth round. The fight featured a scheduled extra frame and ended with a dramatic finish as the judge rapped.

Buppalo N. Y iBy Freddie Mueller Armando Schake Belgiam Torarturo Schekel Armand Kayo Jonnar Garey Brie

Foot Care Incident Causes Toe Fracture at Local Emergency

George UC Chase, 54, of 204 East Avenue, dropped a 409 pound cake on his right foot while at work yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Emergency Hospital where Dr Agostino Sammartino diagnosed a fractured big toe and reduced the fracture.

George UC Chase East Avenue Agostino Sammartino

Jadick Beats Winkle in Eight-Round Philadelphia Bout

Johnny Jadick, at 127 pounds, defeats Al Winkle in an eight round decision in Philadelphia. Both fighters are city locals. The semi final also goes eight rounds with Jadick winning another verdict over White.

Philadelphia Associated Press Johnny Jadick al Winkle White

Steinke Defeats Zbyszko In Madison Square Garden Finish

German heavyweight Hans Steinke defeated Wladek Zbyszko in a finish wrestling bout at Madison Square Garden, pinning Zbyszko after 1 hour 25 minutes 15 seconds. Zbyszko tried a flying mare. Steinke escaped and applied a body fold and arm lock. Steinke weighed 235 pounds, Zbysko 217. Jim Landos drew with Paul Jones in a 45 minute semi final. Renato Gardini defeated Joe Zickmund in 41 minutes of a 45 minute bout.

New York Mani Hans Steinke Wladek Zbyszko Madison Square Garden Zbvazko Zbysako Steinke Zbveziy Jim Landos Paul Jones Texas Terror Renato Gardini Joe Zickmund

Wagner Edges Traban In Ten Round Swede A C Bout

Eddie Cid Wagner of Philadelphia decisioned Joe Traban of Kansas City in ten fast rounds at Rochester. Wagner weighed around 150 pounds while Traban was near 140. Canada Lee of New York City outboxed Canastota Bob Byracage throughout six rounds to win the semi final decision.

Rochester N. Y Associated Press Eddie Cid) Wagner Philadelphn Joe Traban Kansas City Wagner Tranan Canada Lee New York City Canastota Bob Af Byracage

New York Boxing Results Feature Marullo McTigue Match

Tony Marullo outpointed Mike McTigue in a ten round New York bout at St Nicholas Arena as Marullo dominated early and held off a late rally by McTigue. In Boston Sammy Fuller defeated Chick Suggs in ten rounds to claim the New England featherweight title with a late resilient finish. Johnny Drew scored a technical knockout over Newport Johnny Brown in seven rounds, and Henry Goldberg won his middleweight bout in Brooklyn defeating Rene De Vos in the opening round.

Juin Philip Hallara Street Phillips Ravert A Robert McCullough Dunnigan Sawyer Phys Phillips Crum Krelacier ' i Meyer Keio Sd KSI Casale Bowen Ballard Ballard ™ 77 Za Pyierang Brower Lee New Orleans McTigue Marullo Fuller Suggs New York Assisciated Press Manalls Uecisius Mike Mc'ligue St. Nicholas Wrens Muarulio Marlo Fishman Melague Sinth Lenin Matullos Marialo Ang Me Waller Brats Suggs Boston Aseycuyte Press Sammy Puller Chick Suggs Net Bedford New England Ail Bue Berford Sugge Johnny Drew Worcester Newport Johnny Brown Muar Layton Chie Donahue George Gurney Franks Provencher Canada Berg Assocated Press Henry Goldberg Rene de Vos Broadway Brooklyn Goldberg de Vos

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