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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1926

Page

11

Delaney to Meet Billy Britton in Hartford Ring Clash

Promoter George Mulligan brings Delaney back to Hartford to headline a card at the Connecticut Roof arena with Billy Britton, billed as the Kansas Avetone, for a heavyweight showdown. Delaney, weighing near 185 pounds after Montreal camp work, says he’s in his best shape and ready for action while manager Pete Reilly handles matchup decisions.

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Pimlico Racecard Notes and Amateur Sport Commentary

Race entries at Pimlico for four two year olds and one mile routes with purses around 1300, listing many horses and weights. The column includes extensive notes on race conditions and an adjacent opinion piece debating amateur versus professional sport and the integrity of boxing, with reflections on lines, backfields, and coaching challenges.

Crusader Wins Inaugural Pimlico Race On Open Day

Crusader, the Man O War colt, captured the Rigea handicap mile and a half feature at Pimlico, top weight 128 pounds, in 2 28 5, two lengths ahead of Mars. Gaffsmar finished third as Mont ferrat led early before Mars overtook. Disobedience at the post led to fines for Junglar Jock J Sylvia and others.

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Pimlico Race Card First Race Four Year Olds Steeplechase

Pimlico hosted a multi race card with purses from 900 to 26000 added. The first race over 2 1/2 miles saw Husky Chey and Kangaroo among top finishers with times around 4.05. Other races featured Peter Fiz Room Arrogant Everglade Kathleen Crosby and more with varying times and payouts.

LLATONIA RACES FIRST TO SIXTH FURLONGS FEATURED

Horse racing results from LLATONIA showing multiple races for different age groups and weights. Myra M. wins race one with 4.80 2.40 2.20 payouts. The Runt second. Speckled Heauty third. Time 1 1 28. Also ran include Col Beard Drone Ben Hundley. Race two lists Ho-Harry, Elisha, Sabbatus, and others with times and payouts. Race three features Agure, Red Grange, Turquoise among others with times close to 1 13 1-6. Race four includes Jovan DAlbret and Golden Wringe with out finishes. Race five shows Great Sport, Huntaman, Pighon, Volante with times around 1 16 4-5. Race six lists Florida Gold and Ortheb with top payouts and times near 1:19. Also listed are additional entries and non runners.

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Big Ten title race looms as sectionals end

Chicago November 1 AP The Big Ten race tightens after a sectionals close as Illinois and Northwestern chase key wins. Michigan scrambles with Friedmans injury while Minnesota to Iowa and Wisconsin seek momentum. Ohio State idle as Indiana faces Notre Dame in the coming week.

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Loughran and Wlesins Suspended by Rhode Island Board

Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia and Chuck Wlesins of Indianapolis were suspended for sixty days by the Rhode Island Boxing Commission for alleged stalling in their ten round heat at the auditorium. The purse was ordered returned. Loughran was awarded the decision after a fan claimed a low blow in the fifth.

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Williams Ready for Little Three Battles at Wesleyan

Williams College prepares for key Little Three football showdowns with Wesleyan and Amherst after a tough season. Most injured players have recovered, Dunning is expected back to bolster the line, and coach Rawson plans multiple backs to pressure Wesleyan and Amherst in late season contests.

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Yale shuffles scrubs to varsity backfield in wake of defeats

New Haven reports a broad Yale lineup shakeup after heavy losses. William Holabird of Ferndale Michigan moves from the scrubs to the varsity backfield as Knomlion Stone shifts to halfback. The line gains Webster at guard and Burt Benton at right tackle, with Richards taking left tackle.

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Abad Defeats Rapostre For Connecticut Bantam Title

In a six round bout at the new Walker A. C. in New York Davey Abad defeated Mike Rapostre to capture the Connecticut bantamweight championship. Abad dominated each round showcasing his mastery.

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