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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1926

Page

10

Ruth Gehrig and Coombs homer as Yankees roll past Tigers 13-9

New York, May 10. The Yankees slugged Detroit pitchers for a 13-9 win. Babe Ruth hit his eighth homer of the season, with Lou Gehrig and Earle Combs also homering. The game featured rough moments, several hits, and a loose, high-scoring pace, with the Yankees breaking even against Detroit in the series.

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Yale Rowing Faces Severe Tests This Season

Yale's rowing fortunes show the severe tests ahead as the Elis seek to maintain a long string of victories. The team faces Penn, Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, and Cornell in upcoming events on the Housatonic and Cayuga waters, with a pivotal clash against Harvard for the Cambridge eight at New London on June 25.

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Kaufmann Victor III Dominates New York Velodrome Debut

Swiss cyclist Kaufmann, holder of three championships, debuts in New York at the Velodrome. About 7,000 fans watch as he defeats Newark’s Reggie McNamara in the Smile match race, winning the event in straight heats. Kaufmann’s time leads the mile event, with Rhaufmann finishing second and McNamara close behind.

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Jess Hawley Named Green Coach Again

Jess Hawley is appointed head coach at Green College for a fourth consecutive season. The move follows a season of mixed results and a transition period under interim leadership.

Jess Hawley

Rhinock wins feature at Churchill Downs in Derby trial

Rhinock timed well to win the Churchill Downs feature race as a Derby trial. Baned Sulvi finished second with Mal Colm third, while American Son, Prince Pal, and other Derby eligibles trailed. Rhinock entered as 1 to 2 favorite and appears positioned for the Kentucky Derby next week.

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E B C League Meet Highlights and Errors

A garbled report notes haynes with a high single of 135 and a high total of 848. Mentions include anes amd Poster and markles sine aati. No team single data or clear standings available.

Syracuse Teams Face Tough Week of Eastern Games

Syracuse University prepares for a packed week across diamond lacrosse track and court with St. Lawrence Niagara and Colgate clashes on campus and Army stakes in lacrosse and track. Army lacrosse leads to a hard fought meeting while Clinton Lenueks sparks track hope as Pittsburgh tennis and New York golf events loom. Crews head to a Schuylkill regatta next week against Navy eights with Middlesex favored over Tulane?

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De Mar to Represent New England in National Marathon

Clarence H. De Mar, veteran runner with multiple Boston Marathon wins, will be one of New England AAU Marathon representatives in the National AAU Marathon Championship, from Livarel to Baltimore on May 15.

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All Round Track Athletes Hold Strong Appeal Says Harvard Coach

Cambridge May 10. Ellery H Clark of Harvard argues the all round track athlete still commands top appeal amid a specialist era. He cites past champions from Princeton, Harvard and Georgetown, highlighting Kraenzlein and Garrels, and notes modern stars Norton and Plansky in Georgetown’s strong versatile lineup.

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