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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1928

Page

22

Lomski and Sekura Ready for Elimination Battle in Garden

Lomski, 8 to 5 favorite, trains ahead of Friday night ten round light heavyweight bout with Joe Sekura of Dayton at Madison Square Garden. If Sekyra wins, promoter offers Tommy Loughran $40,000 to box Sekyra in Ohio on July 4.

New York Associated Press Leo Lomski Tommy Loughran Loughran Priday Lomski Tiger Flowers Los Angeles Lomakt Maxie Rosenbloom Harold Mays Billy Vidabeck Mike McTigue Sekyra Ohio City Tommy Sunny Jim Williams Lou Bogash Gotham Benny Ross Buffalo Andy di Vodt Jimmy Finley Georgie Kid) Lee Boston Nick Testo Troy Jack Smith Jack Rozler Philadelphia

Meriden Traders Edge Bridgeport In Narrow Victory

Meriden Traders defeated Bridgeport Trade five by 28 to 22 yesterday in Meriden. The contest featured a fast pace and shifts in momentum with Meriden rallying from a seven point deficit to win. Wes Gray sustained a facial cut requiring stitches as Bridgeport’s effort remained strong throughout.

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Leaders Passed Up In Cross-Country Race

Leaders in a long cross country run from Los Angeles to New York were passed up in the 39 mile stretch from Los Lunas by Harry Rea of Long Beach and Ed Gerdner of Seattle who finished the 7lth lap in a dead heat Their times were 8 81 30 Ollie Wanttinen Frank Chavez and Gulstu Amex took second third and fourth The field included Mere Jouminen Peter Gavuzzi and Andrey Payne Souminen built a three hour lead in elapsed time over Gavuzzi and Payne in a segment from Claremore Oklahoma to Soumincz with his advantage increasing as the laps continued

Seven Springs N. M Associated Press Los Angeles New York Los Lunas Harry Rea Long Beach Cal Ed Gerdner Seattle Ollie Wanttinen Frank, Chavez Pasadena Gulstu Amex Arne Jouminen Detroit Peter Gavuzzi Southampton Eng Andrey Payne Claremore Okla Souminen Guvure Tix Ates Soumincz Ead Parr i

North and South Open Starts at Pinehurst Today

New York dispatch notes the North and South Open begins at Pinehurst NC with top pros entering. Macdonald Smith Gene Sarazen and Johnny Farrell head a field that has earned over $20,000 collectively, chasing prize money after winters on tour. The piece depicts the pro golf circuit ending its southern swing and returning north for spring.

Pinehurst Lester Rice Universal Service New York California Texas Arkanara Florida Mecca Caroline

Rangers Seek Playoff Win Ahead of Stanley Cup Push

New York report notes the Rangers must win tonight to reach the NHL finals after a decisive playoff win over Pittsburgh. The season moves toward Madison Square Garden hosting the Stanley Cup series starting April 5 as rival winners clash. Montreal faces Ottawa with a one goal edge as the Canadian group advances toward the second playoff series for the Canadiens.

New York Associated Press New York Rangers Madison Square Garden Heston Montreal Maroons Ottawa Senators Montreal

Classes Two And Three Win Congress Matches

In indoor soccer at Congress High yesterday Class 2 surged to beat Class 4 by 4 to 1, while Class 3 defeated Clues 1 by 4 to 0. Poor finishing and disjoint teamwork plagued Class 4, with Bobowick scoring their lone goal and Class 1 pressing early before fading in the final period.

Congress High Bobowick Cage Ploelwe Caren Ve Perth” Gregory Clase Busweil Guy Pickly Bung Clabes Chass Delgo Seers Helton Picente Kebowsik

Recruiting Prominent Coaches See Continued High School Stars

Grantland Rice reports veteran coaches confirm ongoing football recruiting at major universities. Scholarships or paid jobs fund expenses for prep stars, with a broader, more indirect approach than in the past. The piece also touches on boxing ticket prices and public attitudes toward pay-per-view events. It notes German world records and American aims to compete in Amsterdam, stressing the need for speed and proper technique in golf and football instruction.

East Middle West Far West Risko Heenty Sharkey Delaney Amsterdam Kornig Pelzer Paris Axtremely Ted Alredith Mel Shopzrit

Pequot Wins Fairfield Tourney Final Over Grasmere 31 17

Pequot Grammar School defeats Grasmere 31 to 17 to clinch the Fairfield tournament title sponsored by Walter Hellman. Southport led from the opening tap and held on for the win as Grasmere struggled at late points.

Pequot Grasmere Pequot Grammar School Walter Hellman Fairfield Southport Pequol Grasmere Cairne DS Steele Ardelt Bob Erinpter Feher Roger Slomon You Bonesty Porch. Loe

Erie Bowler Now Third in American Tourney

Erie bowler George Pepplinski of Erie Pennsylvania slipped in the tenth frame of his last game to miss a share of the lead in the American Bowling Congress singles. He totaled 696 after games of 248 230 and 218 to hold third place behind Henry Schmidt of Chicago and Hork of Chicago. Other strong bids came from Walter Smith of Minneapolis and Wrenee Winking of Quincy.

City Assoiiated George Pepplinski Erie Henry Schmidt Chicago Hork Walter Smith W. B. Poshay Minneapolis Wrenee Winking Quincy Mhs Seule

Smith and Perretti Close Training for Norwalk Fight

Lew Perretti of Long Island City trains hard for a Norwalk bout facing Steve Smith at Brute Armory. Promoter Dave Rose, Joe Chimbole, and Jimmy Johnston plan a light workout for Perfetti at Norwalk Health School. A large local crowd travels to Norwalk to watch the card topped by Dan Kivko vs George Connelly.

Lew Perretti Long Island City Steve Smith Brute Armory Norwalk Trojan Bridgeport St.Nicholas Rink Uenusaak Lero Lew Guldberg Gil Ballerina Goldberg Petrone Bere Ihis Amazgement Perfett Gien Jimmy Johnston Jack Sharkey Dave Rose Joe Chimbole Norwalk Health School Jimmy Phil Scott Dolunston Tey Scott Hewill Perfetti Johnston Rossin’ Forties Long Island Bory Tratawiz Rowley’s

Norwich University names wrestling captain for next year

William J. Pins of Weetfield Massachusetts has been elected captain of Norwich University's wrestling team for the coming year. Major R. D. Potter, the rector of athletics, announced today thatPins is a junior and competes in the 165 pound class.

Northfield Mares William J. Pins Weetfield Mass Norwich Universitys R. D. Potter Todate

Wilby to Open Eastern States Open Scholastics Tourney

Glens Falls N J March 26 Associated Press The first night of nine annual eastern states open scholastics championship basketball tournament action pairs Wilby High Waterbury Conn to meet Englewood High School The schedule lists Pennskee Newport and others in early round matchups with Friday night winners advancing toward the championship tilt.

Glens Falls N. J Associated Press Wilby High Scheal Waterbury Conn Engiewou High School Peensket An Yo. Migtary Academy York Wil Pine Tray Ous

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