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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1926

Page

10

Princeton and Harvard Ready for First Big Three Battle

Harvard faces Princeton in the opening round of the eastern threeway for the championship as Yale and Harvard pursue wins. Harvard’s improved form, after a rough start, aims to spoil Princeton’s hopes while Yale plans to rebound. The season’s classic clash at Nassau will test stars like Roper and the Crimson’s backfield against Princeton’s 1919 era strength amplified by new leadership. Army, Navy, and other unbeaten teams loom as nearby tests for the rivals.

New York Tareward Prince Ec Ountor Yale Harland Garh Princeton Harvand Crimson Wis Keshan Prineston Harvard Harvard Lewis Avenue Neeton Atene Tor T Yoover Quiek Aemont Horwre Herent Nassau Tah Roper Vale Flatver Hrowa West Point Neoby Kine Hichards Eun Tiineston Flae Alcrovay Army Navy Mee Enekis

Parochial League Closes Season in Tight Title Race

The Parochial school soccer season ends with Sacred Heart narrowly edging Sacrament Ramne by nine points under supervisor F Tate. Final standings show Augustine’s and others in a close field, with Sacrad Heart and Sacrament Ramne among top finishers.

F. Tate Sacrad Heart Alested Sacrament Orla Augustine's

Stamford High and Fairfield clash after noon game

Stamford High faces Fairfield in a late season contest. The readable text shows Stamford’s uncertain scoring, a rough lineup, and several fragmented notes about the opponent. Limited legible details suggest a close, early afternoon matchup with unsteady offense and defensive emphasis.

Dartmouth Faces Four Strong Foes In Next Grid Year

Hanover N H November 1 The Dartmouth College Athletic Council announced a schedule for next year with Yale Brown and Cornell as the last four consecutive Saturdays. Allegheny is the new foe on the list with open date in October The rest of the schedule includes Harvard at Cambridge and Cornell at Providence and Brown at New Haven and Norwich on dates in September and October.

Hanover Efe Yate Brown Cornell Dartmouth College Athletic Cauneil Allegheny Norwich Hobner Harvard New Blavent Lrown Providence

KACEYS OPEN SEASON AGAINST STAMFORD TEAM

The Knights of Columbus Lasset ball team open their season Saturday night on the Kacey floor facing Stamford. The lineup remains mostly the same except for James Mello Burns, with Dancing to follow the game. The Blue Ribbons meet St Raphael in the preliminary at 7 30 oclock.

Knights of Columbis James ‘Mello Burns Knights St. Raphael Kaceys Stamford Bums Carlson Re " Buckley

Massee School Loses To New York Military Academy

Massee school football team fell 18 to 7 at Stamford on Saturday. New York Military Academy struck early with a kickoff fumble return for a score. Massee added a safety and a late touchdown by Gold but could not overcome the rival’s lead.

Stamford Massee School New York Tary Academy Military Academy Um Owl Military Academy Ries Massee Gold

Rutgers to Have a Boxing Team Soon

Rutgers trustees moved toward adding boxing as an intercollegiate sport. Frank Dennis of New York was hired as coach to run a ten month tournament, aiming to gauge interest and possibly establish boxing under the Athletic Association.

Wrunswick X. J Rutgers Frank Dennis New York City Couch Ttas

Pete Latzo May Quit Boxing and Abdicate Throne

New York reports rumor Latzo the welterweight champion may retire due to a hand injury and blood poisoning. Manager Mullins unavailable for comment. Latzo has not fought since beating Levine at the Polo Grounds last summer and faced challenges from Dundee Freeman Harmon Mudking and others.

RWEW York Pete Latzo Paddys Mullins Latzo Letzo Joe Dundee Baltimore Tommy Freeman Cleveland Ilatzo Mickey Walker Boxing Commission Dundee Freeman Harmon Mudking Ome

American stars win in Mexico Walker defeats Joe Simonick

In Icquity Mexico Bayard of Heston and Penelope Anderson of Virginia won the women's doubles title over Tapia and Gallardo of Mexico. Kinsey and Doeg of California claimed the men s doubles crown by defeating Loza and Del Canto 6 4 6 3 6 3. Mickey Walker, former welterweight champion, won the ladies decision over Ace Stimenick at the end of a ten round fight in Philadelphia.

Mexico Walker Joe Simonick Icquity Artha Bayard Heston Penelope Anderson Virginia Tapia Gallardo Robert Kinsey John Doeg California Tloza Delcanto Philadelphia Mickey Walker Elizabeth N. Jo Ace Stmenick Butte Mont Simenick Joe Bashara Norfolk Nate Gohiman Bobby Barrett Young Chuppie Dray Scotty Raeburn Garberton Ohio Joe Anderson Chicago Rattling Williard Lancaster Pal Iddis Dempsey Heferec Niel Nasciano Baltimore

Pete Herman Held on Liquor Charge in New Orleans

In New Orleans a former welterweight champion Peter Gulatta known as Peter Tierman was jailed on a prohibition violation. Police found a hidden bar and cabaret in the old French Quarter during a raid that drew more than a dozen other patrons and suspects.

Pete Herman Orleans Peter’ Gulatta Peter Tierman Lingngter Police

Army and Syracuse suspend athletic relations over game injuries

Syracuse and West Point suspend athletic contests after a Syracuse Army football clash on October 16 left five players injured. Whippet Carr and Trapnell, key stars, have been sidelined. Carr may miss the rest of the season.

ARMY Syracuse West Point Schwartz Whippet Carr Syracuse Flash High Point

Persson Loses On Foul To Gorman In Fifth

Bud Gorman of Kenosha Wisconsin won on a foul from Harry Persson of Sweden in the fifth round of a scheduled ten round bout. Referee Jimmy Crowley disqualified Persson for low blows after prior warnings. Crowd estimated at 8 528. Also on the card Yule Okun beat Earl Blue, George Godfrey defeated Jack Townsend, Art Welgan outpointed Murray Gulit, Irish Tommy Jordan beat Lew Tendler on a foul, Phil Kaplan stopped Cowboy Padgett, Arthur De Kuh stopped Clem Johnson, and George Balduc narrowly defeated Augie Pisano in ten rounds.

New York Bud Gorman Kenosha Wis Harry Persson Sweden Jimmy Crowley Persson Tersson Gorman Bud Jas Gor-man Harry Reree Yule Okun Earl Blue Godfrey Townsend Bit Goethe Galveston Texas Art Welgan Buffalo Murray Gulit New Haven Tommy Jordan Brooklyn K. O. Phil Kaplan Cowboy Padgett Wyoming Padgett Kaplan Arthur de Kuh Clem Johnson de Kuh Johnson George Balduc Lewiston Augie Pisano Baidac Pisano

Rutgers Pointing to Lafayette Tilt

New Brunswick New Jersey November teach Jack Wallace will lead Rutgers toward the Lafayette game next Saturday, the season’s big home contest. It is the Walter Camp memorial game with pre game exercises. Coaches praise the defense and focus on building an effective offense to face the Maroon. Lou Plackharth may return after a three week injury layoff and Joe Irwin is expected to resume at fullback.

New Brunswick N. J Jack Wallace Lafayette Walter Camp Scarlet Lou Plackharth Joe Irwin

Mountaineers to Meet Pittsburgh Eleven Saturday

Morgantown dispatch reports the Mountaineers prepare for a crucial clash with the University of Pittsburgh at Pitt Stadium. The storied rivalry widens as both programs, dating to the 19th century, seek a tight victory after close recent showdowns.

Mountaineers Pittsburgh Morgantown W. Va Pitt Western University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Panther Mountaineer Washington and Jefferson College West Virginia Jme Little Mountain Laurela Iont Panthers

Basketball Rules Board Meets Soon

New York Nov 1 The officers of the Joint Basketball committee announce the annual meeting for interpreting basketball rules will be held at the Hotel Astor Tuesday night Nov 23 at o'clock. Coaches athletic directors officials and players from New York New Jersey and Connecticut will attend. The officers are William H Ball M C A chairman George T Hephron A A U secretary Ralph Mongan W C A treasurer and Oswalt Tower editor.

New York National Collegiate Association Young Men‘s Christian Association Amateur Athletic Union Hotel Astor New Jersey Connecticut Joint Committee William H. Ball M.C. Aw Chatrman George T. Hephron A. U Ralph Mongan Ww. C. A Oswalt Tower

Roper Plans Big Changes as Tigers Prep for Harvard

Princeton coach Bil Roper announced heavy lineup shuffles this week to form a smooth running eleven for the Harvard clash, with Caldwell and Willaur moved to defensive backs and French stepping in at right tackle. Princeton seeks revenge after a 3-1-1 season start as injuries limit key backs Caulkins Slagle and Williams, while scrubs coach Net Poe drills Harvard plays in Cambridge.

Princeton N. J Bil Roper Harvard Yale Tigers Tiger Joe Caldwell Whitey Willaur Jack French Rosengarten Messiahn Lehigh Poe Varsity Cambridge Janka Slagic Dan Caulkine Ted Williams Charley Weekes Charley Moesger Net Poe Scrubs Vaoralty Moeser Weekes Caulkins Slagle Williams Dartmouth bin Roper

Dempsey Fails to Seek New York Boxing License

Jack Dempsey did not apply today to the New York Boxing Commission for a license to fight in the state. Earlier reports said he would request a license if a Tunney bout was contemplated, then return to California for light training to gauge his comeback prospects. The commission suspended Sailor Friedman for 30 days under a joint agreement with Pennsylvania authorities.

New York APJ Jack Dempsey New York Boxing Commission Lcense Fleht Gene Tunney Calfornia Sailor Friedman Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Purple and Blue Teams Battle For Arcanum Pin Lead

In the Arcanum bowling league the Purple and Blue teams contend for first with the Purples holding a slim lead. Symonds leads individuals with a high single of 135 and a high total of 341, while the Purple team posts a high single of 486 and a high team total of 1383.

Arcanum Purples Blues Symonds Eiworthy Dodds Purple

Congress High Meets New Haven at Seaside Park

Congress High prepares for its third soccer game at Seaside Park against New Haven High. The team, now 1-0-1 after beating and tying West Haven High, aims for victory with strong support expected from local fans. Probable lineup features Sakowicz Curran E Curran Yachenco Scale Heaphy Rosa Resketto Castaldo Brommasne Linton infield and outfield positions.

Congress High Seaside Park Congress Weat Haven Congressites Sakowicz G. B. Curran E.curran

Auburns Seek Tilt With Jackson Stars

The Auburns plan a practice tonight ahead of a Sunday City League contest with the Jackson Stars. If the game is on, contact Manager Jiasonna or Noble at 1823 for details.

Auburns Jackson Jackson Stars Jiasonna Or Noble

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