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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1928

Page

23

Ruth and Gehrig Get One Hit Apiece in Trouncing

Detroit marathon lead and baseball notes mix as Ruth and Gehrig each get a hit in an exhibition. Yankee star power contrasts with mixed results from Robins, Cardinals, Memphis, and Cubs in spring action. Detroit runner tops St Petersburg race. Moriarty extends coast-to-coast lead with 4:14:32 elapsed time as other results mention Indianapolis, Memphis, and Chicago.

Ruth Gehrig Plant City Fla Associated Press Louis Cardinals Indianapolis American Association Howard Williamson Red Hugeeil Tommy Thevenow St Louis Nationals Indianapolis American Association Kaufmann Littlejotn Berley Ofarrell Mancuso Duis Burwell Yade Riidre Moriarty Arne Souminen Detroit Seven Springs Dilks Newcastle Gulsto Umek Italy Pele Gavagzi Southampton Ing Andrew Payne Claremore Okla Civugzi Ayd Payne Frank Johnson Granite City Limry Yankees Mackmen Rupert Atandar Greey Pirates Care Nnils Giants Reds Braves Pirates Cubs

Opening Show Brings New Talent to State Armory Lights

Stan Clark has arranged ten four round bouts featuring top prospects in the region at the state armory tomorrow night. Heavyweight Dan Risko faces George Connelly in a likely knockout billed bout. Other matches pit Filo vs Maserack, Doran vs Lartola, Young vs Scannelli, and Durphy vs Paye with several more pairings including Bos vs Beatty. A banner crowd is anticipated as tickets sell fast.

Thuilus Action Gelate State Armory Tomorow Stan Clark Dan Riske George Connelly TNT Risko Glenbrook Lorain Ohio Johnny Risko Cleveland Connelly Pete Fila Ansonia Joe Maserack West End Filo Muserack Buddy Doran Blackie Lartola Stamford Jules Young Jad Mea al Scannelli Pi Ses Action Aplenty Lou &Y Swie Dunn

Bridgeport and Meriden Trade Seek Neutral Court Rematch

Bridgeport Trade School and Meriden Trade discuss a second game either in Bridgeport or on a neutral court with officials to meet later in the week. Bridgeport feels they deserve a return contest after a contested Meriden game and may suggest New Haven as a neutral site. Coach Leonard says his team underestimated Meriden and could have won more decisively.

Bridgeport Meriden Bridgeporters New Haven Leonard Esse Pennock Ruth Bette New York Associated Press Yankees Luis Angel Firpo Luis Jack Dempsey Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig

Berlenbach Divorce Claim Sparks Mexico City Visit

Paul Berlenbach former light heavyweight champion left Mexico City with a document some called a divorce decree. Grace a divorce agent said no such decree. Cuernavaca court officials denied issuing one and Berlenbach reportedly boarded a train for Laredo after a 24 hour stay.

Mexico City Associated Press Paul Herlenbach Grace Berlenbach Pughter Berlenb Morelos Laredo

Hron wins billiard tourney from Ferguson

Charles Hron defeated Donald Ferguson 10 to 7 in the weekly three cushion billiard tournament at the Bridgeport club last night. The result came in the second round finals as Hron moved forward with a steady break and precise caroms.

Charles Hron Donald Ferguson Bridgeport Lero Walsh Aly Asa Ison

Tunney Risko Heeney Paulino debated by Grantland Rice

Grantland Rice weighs Tunney versus Risko Heeney Paulino and Sharkey, arguing no challenger has proven superior yet. He notes Risko and Heeney have progressed since last year and compares boxing matchups to football implausibilities while urging cautious optimism for a Tunney bout in June or September.

Tunney Sharkey Riska Dippy Risko Peulina Paulino Heeney Yarkees Writes & P Penn Yankees Setons Buneh Bernard Manus Nashville Pont pKws Tome Cleveland Brewey Stevan Bembuch Rhodes

Auburns Beat Dixies In Boys Club Play

The Auburns defeated the Dixies last night at the Boys Club by 28 to 17. Smithe led scorers with 16 points. Other names listed include Pe Mijowske and Jo Conyge with various scoring contributions.

Auburns Dixies Smithe Dinits Mijowske Tb O Imec

Sacraments Tie Up Series For Title

The Blessed Sacraments defeated the Teddy Beas 31 to 15 last night and deadlocked the series for the boys club championship.

Blessed Sacraments Teddy Beas Sachamenes Ifdbdy Rials Aor Gorran F Mahiero F Trovegno Eric Vena Ff

Bedfords Win Over Stamford Five 32-25

Bedfords defeated the Stamford Indians in the first game of a series to decide the Teffield County jump championship. The readable lines confirm a 32 to 25 score and identify teams Bedfords and Stamford as participants in the contest.

Bedfords Stamford Thi Bedinds Teffield County

Red Heads Beat Laurel Five 30 to 23

The Red Heads defeated the Laurel five 30 to 23 at Legion Hall. A rough game with turnovers noted and officials unnamed.

Laurel

Shotton Showing Phils How To Avoid One Run Defeats

Shotton explains Phillies plan to curb one run losses by smarter baserunning and alert outfield play. He notes Wright and Kelley in lineup trials, Thompson, Band, Whitney, Friperg infield options, and need for pitching depth as Jimmy Wilson stands out as a top catcher.

Shotton Phils Briw Bite Winter Haven Associated Fress Burton E Barney Philadelphia Nationals Jack Cattery Braves Bill McKechnie St Louis Cardinals Pittsurgh Syracuse International League Cub Philadelphia Phillies Salas Wrightstone Kelley Thompson Whitney and Friperg Jimmy Wilson

Sanborn Wins Star Hartford Encounter

Hartford report lists results from an amateur boxing program led by Ray Banborn of Hartford defeating Vic Carlson of Terryville in the feature bout. Other winners include Tucker over Marconi, Waleh over Kirkley, Strong over Yanks, Laratti over Kasper, Kelly over Sharp, Cugno over D Anuzio, Walsh over Marconi, Pollowitzer over Enright, Vila over Martin, and Taylor over Champ with multiple rounds noted.

Hartford Associated Fress Ray Strong Jake Yanks New Britain Don Laratti Windsor Locks Steve Kasper Terryville Jack Kelly Nelson Sharp Frank Cugno Tony D’anuuzio Jay Jimmy Walsh Louis Marconi Art Pollowitzer Haat Oscar Enright Pancho Vila Gene Martin Ray Taylor Teryville Joe Champ

Wright and Morgan to meet for tennis title

William C Wright of Philadelphia will face Hewitt Morgan of New York in the National court tennis singles final at the Racquet and Tennis club. Morgan defeated John W Appert in five hard fought sets, while Wright beat William T Adee in straight sets to reach the final.

New York Associated Press William C Wright Philadelphia Hewitt Morgan Morgen John W Appert Wight Jay Gould Wille Jam T Adee Tuxedo N

Rangers Rout Websters at Beechwood Park 14 to 3

Rangers of the Boys club Mid defeated the Websters of the North End League 14 to 3 at Beechwood Park yesterday. Contact Nichlas Pinto at 309 North Washington Avenue or call Noble White for game writeups.

Rangers Websters North End Beechwood Park Nichlas Pinto North Washington Avenue Noble White Ecore

Cruickshank Tops North South Play In Pinehurst

Bobby Cruickshank fired 35 34 68 to lead the North South Open after 18 holes at Pinehurst Al Espinose Sandy Armour and Tom Harmon trailed by two strokes Manero Gray Burke and Mehrhorn ... News coverage notes Yankees start poor in exhibition season with Babe Ruth slumping and Gehrig struggling. concerns over team depth and projected AL race contrast with stronger NL outlook.

Pinehurst Associated Press Bobby Cruickshank Reid Tom Armour Espinose Chicago Bulk Mehrhorn Pittsburgh Alex Sandy) Armour Washington Bobby Cruickshank Tony Manero New York Pro Andy Gray Greensboro Tom Harmon New York Billy Burke

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