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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
18
Harding and Central High nines triumphed while Stamford trounced Congress in a rough, high scoring game. Key performances by Rice and Schreiber highlighted a clash where strong pitching and batting defined a tight contest.
Yale edged William and Mary 3 to 2 in a baseball contest. The report notes runs, fielding plays, and key at bats surrounding the tight finish.
Nine state teams from Connecticut prepare for the Yale Interscholastic track meet this Saturday. Roxbury leads with 26 men, Peddie Institute and others send strong squads, with Roaduit Cheshire and Westminster among notable entries.
Horses entered for Bridgeport's annual show arrive at the arena and are quartered in the basement stalls. Local entries include the Torsey and notable show horses. Out of town entries come from Vernon, Long Island, New York, and Washington.
Hilltoppers edged West Haven 8 to 7 in a loosely played high school baseball contest at Sensie Park. Latney sat out late, Cummings doubled to bring in the tying run, and Reilly and Mariell stood out on the mound and at the plate as West Haven barely pulled ahead late but Hilltoppers answered with a comeback bid.
The Connecticut Shore League plans include Bridgeport Trade School and Norwalk area schools. Sponsoring coaches from Norwalk and Yale tie to a meeting at Newkirk High School to finalize members and schedules. Nearby towns Long Island Sound area show interest, with Westport and Bridgeport schools discussed as entrants. The league aims to boost athletic ties and local sports enthusiasm along southern Connecticut.
Fragmented OCR reflects a German Davis Cup team history with veterans Mas to Cap Toe yele in, led by Ferlin captain, including Lathar apiring, Meldenhiller, and Thinnemann. It notes wartime service, early rankings, and doubles pairing with Geog Demasius, detailing years and positions as the team sought to prove in championships.
Stamford reports a high school baseball clash where Lock City edged La Fontaine amid tight pitching. Mangino starred in the field while La Fontaine built offense late but fell short as Congress faced Stamford in a doubleheader context with notable batting and pitching highlights.
The Norwich planning committee outlines the annual road race event with multiple prizes including cups and a trophy for the winner. It details prize distribution, event organization, and the presentation of awards at the ceremony.
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