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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1927

Page

18

Barnard Elected American League President Slattery Appointed Braves Pilot

Ernest S Barnard of Cleveland was elected president of the American League to fill Ban Johnson’s vacancy. William Harridge named secretary in a newly created post. Barnard will also serve as treasurer, with a three year term, and he vows to uphold Johnson’s high standards as the league’s Chicago headquarters will continue under his leadership.

Chicago Associated Press Ernest S Barnard Cleveland American League Johnson Crar Organized Baseball Barnard Cleveland Indians William Harridge Harridger

Barnard Named President of American League

Ernest Sargent Barnard, named to succeed Ban Johnson, has spent 24 years with the Cleveland club but little time in its clubhouse. A former football coach, he rose through Columbus and Cleveland offices to become American League president, known for fair dealing and bulldog spirit in backing umpires.

Indians Barnard Cleveland Club James C Dunn Ceeland Club Columbus Ohio Dispatch Cleveland Charles A Comiskey White Sox Johnson Theeague Comiskey Esque Black Sox Harry Grabiner Cleveland Millionaires Alva Bradley Brian Best New York Associated Press Ernest Sargent Barnard Ban Johnson Napoleon Lajoie Lajoie Larry Admres Seventeenth Regiment Gmin Ohio Medical University Columbus Ohio Columbus Builders and Traders Exchange Oho Hiseball Pate Rnerd Bob Quinn Boston Red Sox Columbus Baseball Company Fin Western Association National Association of Professional Leagues Dew Ameiia Asciti Columbus Batewall Untiu

Walnut Beach Bowling Team Seeks Matches

The Walnut Beach All Stars challenge any five man team in the area or state. They seek to meet Ceronis Al sare of this city, Fairfield Alford Torrineton New Haven Stamford and Norwalk teams. Contests will be rolled home. Matches can be arranged by calling Milford 1465 or to Mr Ruchmond.

Walnut Beach All Stars Ceronis al Sare Fairfield Alford Torrineton New Haven Stamford Norwalk Milford Ruchmond

Eddie Moore 10 Meet as Ryan in First Pro Battle

Eddie Moore meets Al Ryan in a four round feature bout at the Armory Saturday night. Moore, a Bridgeport amateur standout, recently trained in New York with Georgie Levine and arrives amid strong local expectations for his professional debut. The card also features Tony Thomas versus Philly Griffin, Joe Red Garren versus Tom Twin Rizzo, and Jules Sombathy versus Joe Twin Rizzo in eight round bouts.

Joe Emmons Tony Tiniers Armory Acorn Brass City Boy Stillmans New Yok Wille Harmon Clyde Hull Johnny Saxon Steve Smith Saxon Travers Emmons Atunta Travels Stan Clark al Ryan New Haven Wis Eddie Georgie Levine Tony Thomas Philly Griffin Joe Red Garren Tom Twin Rizzo Jules Sombathy Joe Twin

Yale Sophs Edge Freshmen In Closest Interclass Meet

In a tight Yale interclass track contest the sophomores defeated the freshmen 47 to 44 to claim the fall class championship. The hammer throw decided the meet as the sophs placed in three events. The juniors and seniors finished with 19 and 7 points respectively, while the sophomores benefited from a strong freshman team core. John Rockefeller Prentice scored for the seniors and Phillip Carr won the freshmen javelin, with the sophomores led by dual winner Kinger in high and low hurdles.

NFW Haven Associated Press Yale Yalee John Rockefeller Prentice Jolin D Rockefeller Kinger Nurdle Svents Phillip Carr Sabin Carr

Cayuga Wins Feature at Pimlico in Close Finish

Edward F Whitney Cayuga with Harvey aboard won the Pimlico feature at six furlongs by a head. Bobsashela was second and Excalibur third in a field of twelve. The winner paid 32.60 and finished in 1:12. The purse totaled 29.20 to the owner. Sanford and Gormond swept the Fordham Claiming Stakes at Empire City, with Sanford edging his stablemate by three quarters of a length in the mile and seventy yards, time 1:46. The Latonia six furlongs went to Reputation. Achrema was second and Comrade third, time 1:15 2-5.

New York Apostle Sanford Latonia Reputation Achrema Comrade

Elis Wrestlers Face Ambitious Rugged Schedule

The Eli wrestling team unveils a demanding schedule featuring seven top opponents in dual meets and forthcoming intercollegiate championships. Freshman games mirror seven dual meets with key clashes at Brown Army Harvard Princeton and Navy.

WEW Haven Noy Associated Press Veles Grapplers Paul Donovan Lehtigh Princeton Harvatd Iates

Center Quintet to Hold Drill Friday

Center high school boys basketball team schedules a Friday night drill at 9 30 to practice with Tieker and Ms yretica and report details.

Tieker Ms Yretica Frida Vight Aclock Yes Uc

Cobb and Mack Agree to End Relations in Baseball

Ty Cobb will not return to the Philadelphia Athletics next season after manager Connie Mack said the club would seek waivers and Cobb would be free to negotiate with any team. Mack cited Cobb’s high salary and relocation issues, while Cobb hinted at retirement possible but noted he may still play if conditions suit.

TY Cobb Mack Minnesota Joesting South Bend Notre Dame Army Spears Nydahl Almquist Flanagan Niemie Billy Gibson Tunneys Heeney Paulino Dempsey Sharkey Dr Gibson Paulino Dempsey Tex Rickard Qi Heeney Firpo Rusher Willad Morris Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics West Cobb Connie Mack Athletics Tys Philadelphia Americans Gri Smy Salus Mack Pallidelpha

Hard Luck Follows Brown Regular Player Injured

Providence F I November ninth report from Associated Press describes a Brown varsity guard injuring a finger and shoulder during a Lebanon Valley game. The piece notes other players filling roles as the team battles through the setback and aims to recover with tape and care.

Brown Providence Bob Albiese Lebanon Valley P.mn Aicbich Bo Worrner Ecocevin Alissa Sippur Coffe

Coolidge Commends Block for Action

President Coolidge sent congratulations to Paul Block publisher who bought the Newark Intergonal League franchise and hired Walter Johnson as manager The letter praised Johnson’s character and sportsmanship and wished success for Block and the Newark club next season

New York Associated Press President Coolidge Paul Block Newark Intergonal League Walter Johnson Washington Newark

Foreign boxers swell lists of title contenders

New York November 2. Foreigh boxers from France England South Africa and Spain arrive as title contenders. Tony Ascenda and Johnny Cuthbert lead the heavyweights with bids for world laurels while Bantamweight and Featherweight hopes stir among promoters and boxing commissions across several states.

New York Associated Piers Atlantic Annesley Tony Ascenda Ferbhirwechht Chimpton France Tomorow de Groisse Newcomes Urallae Johnny Cithvet Bantamwei England Wille Smit Chatlerze Ascencio Cuthbert Smith Ultie Charley Phil Rosenberg Bud Taylor Terre Haute Punche Benny Bass Philadelpha Johnny Dundee Kid Kaplan Pennsylvania National Boxing Association Steles Bass Red Chapman Tony Canzoneri Boston Beotng Canzoneri Johny Dundee Cimronell Red Chaplan

Former college coach Slattery named Braves manager in 1928

John T Jack Slattery Boston College baseball coach Braves scout and former Harvard coach has been appointed manager of the Boston Braves succeeding Dave Bancroft Judge Emil E Fuchs announced Slattery 45 a Boston native and former Red Sox catcher in 1902 will leave his BC duties to devote full time to the Braves His one year contract carries no salary details Slattery coached Boston College for three years and Harvard for five prior to joining the Braves as scout and coach his career spans White Sox Cardinals and Senators rosters.

Boston Associated Press John T Jack‘ Slattery Boston College Braves Harvard Boston Braves Dave Bencrofft Emil E Fuchs Slattery Pecson Red Sox Boston College As Baseball Coach There From the Tenor of Pheident Fuchs University Harvid BC Slattery Frank A Reynolds Jack Slattery Dave Bancroft Brooklyn Judge Puchs Bancrofts New York Bane +crofts Mices Joe Dunn Baltimore Tris Speaker Cleveland Ard Tdal Russeston College Statvery Tufts College Geere Stallings Slatery Red Chicago White Sox St Louis Cardinals Washington Senators Walter Johnson Old Barney

New Haven Boys to Box at Elks Club Tomorrow

New Haven youths will headline the Elks boxing show at the Elks club tomorrow night. Matchmaker Mike Healy brings top local amateurs to contest New Haveners, with Purdue the 200 pound Mohican expected to face Chick Crenton’s rising heavyweight Tommy Hess Heiss has recently joined the amateur ranks and fought across the state, Mohican backers optimistic but Heil’s supporters equally confident.

Bridgeport New Haven Elks Club Mike Healy Clack Simon Pures New Budgeport Purdue Mohican Rooters Heil Heils

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