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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1926

Page

8

Undefeated East List Narrows to Eight Teams Led by Brown

In New York on October 91 AP reports the undefeated East shrank to eight as Saturday reversals hit West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Brown tops the scoring table with 291 points across six games, lead now in the eastern conference standings. The published table lists wins, losses, points for and against.

East Brown New York West Virginia Pennsylvania Boston College Jegan Charsetown Wits

Northwestern and Chicago Teams Lead Big Ten Race

Northwestern and Chicago sit atop the Big Ten after close wins while Michigan drops a conference setback to Navy. Purdue and Indiana trail as Illinois and Minnesota loom, with the season stretching toward pivotal matches and standings shaping the chase for the title.

Chicago Fap Oni Ohio Minnesota Michigan Illinois Purdue Northwestern Northwest Purdue Indiana

Yost Questions Football Favorite Before Navy Clash

Baltimore October 30 AP Iding H Yost veteran Michigan coach and athletics director doubts experts favoring Michigan over Navy Saturday. He argues both schools are evenly matched and that an upset is any finish where the predicted winner loses. He cites past game outcomes and notes most experts would call an upset if Navy wins.

Baltimore Iding H. Yost Jtball University of Michigan Michigan Navy Mich-san Pigood Slicht

Football standings high chaos in early league tabulations

National League results list City defeating Hartford 7 to 2 and Okford beating Providence 6 to 3. Other scores include Panthers 6 over Canton Bulldogs, York Giants Brooklyn game postponed, Bears 17 over Akron Indians, Cardinals 0 to Green Bay Packerville 14, Buffalo 6. American League shows Wildcats 6 over Cleveland, Grange Yankees Newark Bears postponed by rain, Bulls 23 over Boston Bulldogs.

As City Hartford Okford Providence Uth Milwaukee Radfers Olt Panthers Canton Bulldogs York Giants Brooklyn Age Bears Akron Indians Go Cardinals Greenley Pack Croville Buffalo Jon Wildcats Cleveland Pawers Grange Yankees Newark Bears Bulls Boston Bulldogs Chicago Bears Frankford Phila Potteville Deena Duluth Green Bay Soo Chicago Cardinals Angeles Fe Detroit New Yorker Kansas City Daytons Milwaukee Akron Canton Racine Columbus Louisville Hammond

Dates Set For Women's Winter Golf Tournaments

Three championship events will bring top players to Florida on the East Coast. From Feb 14 to 18 Palm Beach hosts the Florida Championship, Feb 23 to 28 Ormond Beach hosts the South Atlantic, and March 1 to 5 St Augustine Lakes hosts the Florida East Coast Championship. V. Van Wie won two events last season and claimed the new Gold Challenge Cup lead.

ST. Augustine Fla Florida Little Cot Palm Beach Country Club Palm Beach Miss van Wie Flagler Collett Dorothy Klotz H .Austin Pardue Ormond Jas Mary K. Browne Miss van Weap Mrs Pardue U.S G. Henry Otson Philadelphia Mia van Wie Southern Sun Augustine Winter Golf League Unitel

American jockeys vie for second in 1926 turf race

The 1926 French turf season sees a close contest for second place between American jockeys. Frank Keard riding Matt McGe and Semoblat on Sheepshead Day battle neck and neck with Keard poised to repeat his 1925 tally.

Frank Keard Kentoet Matt McGe Sheepshead Day Semoblat

Maine Leads Elevens In New Conference Race

In a New England Conference day CT Aggies defeated New Hampshire 3-0 at Manchester. Maine beat Colby 7-6 to move to six wins in as many starts, while Massachusetts Aggies fell 21-7 to Amherst. Bowdoin looms next for Maine in the state title chase.

Rhode Island New Hampshire Connecticut Maine Pine Tree Stars Granite State Wesleyan Massachusetts Bowdoin University Fort Williams Middlebury Agmies Bates Colby Massachusetts Aggies Amherst Lord Jetfs Aggie

Wills to Seek Sharkey Battle in New York

Rochester Oct. 1 AP Harry Will, the negro heavyweight fighter who has been in town ten days for treatment on a damaged left arm, will depart for New York tomorrow morning. He said the arm has been straightened from a 45 degree bend and he will resume training under his manager Paddy Mullins to arrange a return bout with Jesse Sharkey at an early date.

Rochester Harry Whig New York Wills Paddys Mullho Jush Shurkey Philadelphia Dempsey

The Sportlight And Duffer's Dirge Ahead Of Spring

The piece blends sports commentary with boxing notes, noting Princeton Harvard football form, Horween’s coaching changes, and the coming Dempsey Tenney bout discussion. It contrasts Dartmouth Princeton results, Notre Dame vs Southern California, and previews Jack Delaney’s return at 175 pounds, signaling tension and expectations across games and rings.

California to Ban Wrestling at USC Intercollegiate Level

Los Angeles October 31 United States university circles report that wrestling may be dropped as an intercollegiate sport at the University of Southern California. Professor William La Porte says lack of interest and injuries, plus non self supporting finances, drive the move. Boxing was abandoned three years ago but classes continue. The USC team faces students from local and rival schools as professional wrestling thrives in Los Angeles despite officials’ concerns.

Princeton Harvard Houshton Yale Horween Perod Los Angeles University of Southern California Peart William la Porte Physical Education Department Profesor la Porte U. S.e Manlyarl Department of Phsical Education la Porte Trojan Southern California Stanford University of California Nick Lutse Renate Gardini Chipt. Heth Strelinger State Athletic Commission

Dietitians Step Into Football Training Tables 1926

The piece surveys diet trends in college football training. It mentions Syracuse University, University of Florida, Brown, Amherst, Hobart, Chicago, Pattle Creek College, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and figures like Milo and Red Grange. Suzanne Lenglen is cited about horse meat. The report jokes about meat vs vegetables and ice baths as diet and training elements.

Fitchburg High School Elusec Gates Syracuse University of Florida Brown Amherst Hobart Welch Chicago University Coarn Chicago Pattle Creek College Harvard Yale Princeton Trig C. C. Pyle Milo Suzanne Lenglen Wal Wedge Wedge Suzanne Pocopus Pyle Footballers Red Grange Red Hovse Mest Wheaton ice+ man

Lombardo Tripoli Bout Ends In Draw In New York

Jose Lombardo of Panama fought a ten round draw with Al Tripoli of New York in New York last night. Lombardo was scored 126 1 2 to 129 1 2 for Tripoli. Ahad South American flyweight champion defeated Mike Tasposita of Jersey City. Abad weighed 111 1 2 pounds. Esposito a half pound heavier.

New York Jose Lombardo Panama al Tripoli Lombardo Tripoli Ey Ahad Chimpion Miike Tasposita Jerrsey Cla Abad Esposito

Columbia Defeats Cornell as Navy Upsets Yale in Saturday Play

On Saturday, Columbia crushed Cornell as undefeated teams fell throughout the schedule. Navy routed Yale while Notre Dame loomed as a possible Army cloud. Missouri tied West Virginia and Syracuse beat Johns Hopkins. Brown beat Dartmouth and Holy Cross stayed undefeated in inter sectional action.

New York Columbia Lion Cornell Brown Dartmouth Latquette Washington Jefferson Pennsylvania Ilinois Illini Michigan Navy Army Yale Chicago Notre Dame Missouri West Virginia Valley Holy Cross Dayton

Central High Prep For Key Saturday Clash In Football

Central High’s eleven beat Crosby 32 7 in a fierce contest to inch toward the state title. Captain Chaikin’s knee hobbled him but he showed spark. Aerials looked strong though backs often stumbled. Fumbles by Doherty and Starvus stood out as Hilltoppers chased by. Dark finish hid players as Wasson intercepted and returned 40 yards. Next week, New London visits, then Harding and Central at Newfield, ahead of Stamford Central’s showdown.

Central High School Crosby New London Harding Central Titt Newfield Stamford Central Hilltoppers Doherty Starvus Wasson Newfield Park

How They Stand In Columbus National Pro Football League

Columbus Oct JI AP reports official standings of the National Professional Football League. Included are teams, records, and results from today’s games, highlighting leads, ties, and position in the standings.

Columbus Ohio

Local Amateur Boxer Kay Doyle Wins at Walnut Beach

Kay Doyle of Bridgeport defeats Tim Connérs of New Haven in the 115 pound class amateur show at Walnut Beach Saturday evening. Doyle outboxed Connérs in every round, avenging a prior loss. Eddie Brody beat Johnny Andrews in the 13 pound class, a fast three round bout with Brody holding a slight edge at the finish. Dock Dillon of New Haven won over George Florantino in the 105 pound class. Eddie Moore of Bridgeport knocked out John Bunster of New Haven in the first round. Jack Treastey of Devon scored four technical knockouts in the first round against Jim Stewart of Milford as referee Chick Creaton halted the bout. Newark rain delays American League soccer game.

Kay Doyle Bridgeport Tim Connérs New Haven Walnut Beach Doyle Connors Eddie Brody Johnny Andrews Brody Dock Dillon George Florantino Eddie Moore John Bunster Buster Jack Treastey Devon Jim Stewart Milford Mreferee Chick Creaton Stewart

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