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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1928

Page

8

Four Pitchers Work Out as Bears Begin Training

Hank Thormahlen leads four pitchers in Bridgeport Bears opening workout as youths and recruits join. Parker and Whitman evaluate arms at Seaside Park while others like Stowers Krepps and Seaton report. Thormahlen hopes to shed weight and match or exceed 1996 form in Eastern League.

Bridgeport Andy Parker Whitman Bippe Walter Stowers Krepps Lenoia N. J Russell Seaton Parker Wee Bears Mike Marinko Chuck Aithausen Marinko

Keech to chase air speed record at Daytona Beach

Philadelphia March 25 Ray Keech, famed air bearing racer, left for Daytona Beach to attempt a new world speed record. His white Triplex previously hit 253 mph on the Daytona course but was ruled out for nonconformity with A A A rules. The Spirit of Eldom remains with Keech as he heads to Florida to try again.

Philadelphia Ray Keech Phil Daytona Beach Florida Beech Keech Daytona Eldom

Scribner Stars In Pin Tourney At National Bowling Meet

Kansas City March 26 Associated Press Joe Berioner excelled in singles and doubles at the national bowling tourney. Scribner with Art Dingwell placed third in doubles with 1316 and 574 in five games, 675 in singles. Krems and Marino of Chicago ran seventh with 1876 in two-man. Two squads of five-man teams bowled tonight, Rocky Mountain region in the eight oclock shift and fourteen Louisville teams in the 10:15 shift.

Kansas City Associated Preas Joe Berioner Ping Delta Phil Wolf Chicago Scribner Art Dingwell Detroit Dinagwell Eddie Krems Hank” Marino Boyle Walves Krems Marino Gettin Rocky Mountain Kentucky Quinteta Louisville

Boston U Track and Baseball Teams Work Outdoors

Boston University baseball and track squads opened outdoor practice this season with Coach Gaw preparing pitchers for the April 7 opener against Harvard. Norman, George, Bill, Medder, and Van Coyne lead the pitching battle while Fred Burns’ veteran track team trains hammer throw, shot put, and discus as field events lag.

Boston Associated Press Boston University Gaw Harvard Norman George Bill Medder van Coyne Fred Burns Burns Terriers

Auburn AA Baseball Meeting Set At Main Street Club

The Auburn AA baseball team will hold a meeting Thursday evening at 800 oclock sharp in their club rooms at 2034 Main Street. All players are requested to report. Practice will be held Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

Auburn AA Main Street

Hilltop baseball squad holds workout at gymnasium

Forty three candidates, 23 infielders and 20 outfielders, practiced under Coach Eddie Reilly at Hilltop High. The session included fielding ground balls, throwing drills, and calisthenics as the team prepares for cuts to begin midweek at Seaside Park if weather holds.

Eddie Reilly Centrall High Hilltop Gymnasium Hilltop Reilly Seaside Park Incluage Cummings Seiler Pavio O'Connell Patuzzi Garrell Franzese Colego Matcnese Sold Wargo Ashmore Crabtree R. Donohue L. Donohue Ivanko Shallue Bisaloln Hastings McGee Fattell

Favorites Triumph in Southeastern Tennis Opening Round

The Southeastern tennis tourney opened with several favorites advancing, including Bryant Grant Jr of Atlanta Southern and Johnny Doeg of Stanford. Results showed mixed finishes as players faced byes and early byes, with wins by New Orleans over Stockton and Florida's Harrison defeating Georgia's Griffin, among others.

Bryant Grant Jr Atlanta Johnny Doeg Stanford University Athuitea Billy Barrett Alusta Dorg Waupar Alassia Walter Harper Ulau Vupusta New Orleans JP Stockton New York J Hedkin Fort McPherson Frank Capers Augusta Harrison University of Florida Ralph Griffin University of Georgia Ree Neston Genter Mass

Rise of European rivals shifts balance in global sports

The piece notes rising European strength in boxing and tennis with Heeney Azcadun and Phil Scott challenging American power, Lacoste and tennis contenders, and predicts shifts in dominance. It highlights American talent from Tunney to Delaney while warning of a European tide in pugilism and the growing golf circuit moving toward Richmond and other southern hubs.

Heeney Azcadun Sharkey Delaney Godfrey Harry Wills Hensen Maloney Phil Scott Tunney Scott Risko Sam Lacoste Beretta Roalp St Louis Coldinals Pittsburgh Pirates Loula Louis Pittsburgh Souis St. Louis State Alexander Rhem Mainen Sherde Rherdel

Norwich mat leader awarded major letter to Chao

Norwich Vermont March 26 Captain Heng Chao of Hunan China undefeated Cadet matman receives major letter from Norwich director of athletics Major B D Potter Chao the only winter sports team member honored He has won every set of the 118 pound class in two years on the team.

Northfield Associated Press Norwich Heng Chao Hunan China D Potter Athletica Anminord

Schaaf and Touchstone Set Rematch in Boston matchmaker announces

Boston heavyweight Ernie Schaaf and Benny Touchstone of Florida to meet for a third time in Boston on Apel 2 at Suffolk A A with prior bouts ending in a draw and a Schaaf decision after their first two meetings at Polo Grounds and Boston respectively.

Schaaf Touchstone Boston Associated Fess Ernie Schaaf Benny Touchstone Florida Suffolk

Shean to Quit as Official of Eastern League Shortly

Springfield observer Arthur J Shean resigns as vice president amid a stormy Eastern League meeting in Waterbury. He criticizes leadership, recounts disputes over schedule bias and finances, and notes only he and Mike Hawkins and George Weiss voted seriously.

Shean Springfield Waterbury Sig Arthur J Shean Herman Weisymann Scerbary Rhean Herman Weinman League Leslie Stearns Union Welsman Dim Pyne Hertford Pyne J Pyne Weismann Hartford Farrell Mike Hawkins Albany George Weiss New Haven Cita

Congress to Hold Inter Class Meet At Conegresa High

Plans for an inter class track contest announced at Congress High School with each class fielding a team. Coach Harry Lyon to supervise selection. May start date pending Seaside track repairs. Indoor soccer resumes today after a week layoff due to gym repairs.

Conegresa High School Harry Lyon Congress High Shanley

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