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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1926

Page

18

Brown and Service Teams Clash in Eastern Title Race

New York AP report notes the Big Three contenders Brown, Army, and Navy face tough tests this Saturday as they chase the Eastern title. Brown meets Harvard and Yale rivalries loom, Army faces Notre Dame and a decisive mock battle, Navy must hurdle Georgetown and Washington gift. Strong opponents arise for all three as the season nears the climax with Chicago looming.

New York Brown Aivery Army Flarvard Inceton Vile Ath Yale Partth Har- Ward New Hampshire Colgate Midshipmen Jorgetown Chicago West Point Notre Dame Knute Ockne Yankee Stadium Rockne Co Wen Navy Volgate New York University Lafayette Boston College Pacine Drake Princeton Michigan Nebrhs Taneninton College Haskell Tuchins Holy Cross Ate Pordhaw Maine

Eppa Rixey Failes As Drill Master Story

Eppa Jeptha Rixey, famed for baseball prowess, is depicted as a drillmaster in a garbled tale. The account claims his military training involved chemical warfare units and harsh marching drills, ending with a chaotic scene as soldiers faltered and he struggled to issue commands.

Eppa Jeptha Rixts Phillies Drian Meero Virginis Aid Rixey Bates

Mohicans to Meet All-Stratfords at Newfield Sunday

Mohicans and All-Stratfords set to clash at Newfield Park this Sunday after a season opening dispute. Manager Wetstine of Mohicans announced the annual matchup following earlier tensions. The two squads previously tied in the first game of last season, with Mohicans edging ahead in the rematch.

Mohicans All-Stratfords Newfield Lvidgeport MoKicans Linas All-Stamfords Newfield Park Wetstine

Michigan and Ohio State Face Key Big Ten Showdown

Michigan prepares for Ohio State with renewed confidence after the Wisconsin rout as the Wolverines seek a share of the Big Ten title. Ohio State, Northwestern, Purdue, and Notre Dame loom in a crowded race with remaining schedule tests.

Chicago Ohio State Buckeyes Michigan Ohw Exern Tueshuwak T Mnentan Robin Bell Tawa Ihipage Llana Rowesep Merhuessta Agai Wee Norhwestern Ohua Northwestern Ohm State Miehisar Maroon Tewa Wisconsin Mallon Purdue Franklin Liliana Watersi Inaa South Notre Dame New York Nore Dame

Paddocks to face Essex on Thursday in basketball clash

Paddocks play Essex Big on Thursday at Sokol Hall with Ros Welch champion sprinter presence and a lineup featuring Rain Blowers Wall Joy Steb Tins and manager Rents. They schedule Wednesday home games at Wonderianse Park facing local foes and other teams.

Tre W. ‘Beach Seton Essex Sokol Basketeers Ros Welch Shampion Board of Recreation Waek Wall Joy Stebtins Wada Mets

Stamford Pros Held Scoreless In Narrow Tilt

Stamford battled to a 0-0 tie as both squads produced a cautious, defense driven game. The visiting team pressed early and often, but the home side answered with steady forward passes and solid goaltending to limit scoring through the opening periods. The second half featured a slower pace with chances spread, leaving the final result at a scoreless draw.

Stammossy Novy. H ALL Ios Stamford Ageia Par Bain Serehowhn Soal

LaVayette Teams on Busy Schedule

LaFayette teams face a crowded slate with numerous engagements across spring events. Opposition includes Navy, Princeton, Penn State, Temple, Swarthmore, Swarthmore, and Lehigh, with lacrosse and wrestling highlights and dates in April and May.

Lavayette D. le Roy Reeves Penn State Phihidel Mareha Brookisn Polytechnic Lehigh Lacrosse Tyne Pennyapron Peniate Apronay Swarthmore Arms Law Maryland Buren E

Americans Eighth In Berlin Race

Erin No 8. Harry Horan from the American team startled the field with a sudden sprint, gaining two laps before the group recovered. Elarder had fallen and was unconscious for hours last Friday, delaying progress. By the ninth hour of the race Jungent Mareilii's German-French team led with 1,573 laps. the Americans trailed seven laps behind, sitting eighth among ten.

Erin Harry Horan Horder Elarder Howe Jungent Mareilii

Holy Cross Players Allowed To Return To Team

Three Holy Cross football players were briefly barred from participation after missing a team football clinic. The college announced the action, saying the trio would be permitted to re enter the squad and resume activity, provided they meet team and college requirements.

Worcester Brendy Ryan Lynn Clary Fiy Tien Shanahan Jamaies Plain Holy Cross Maly Cross Kiter College Iulaorides Sah Anya Wa Culvisea i Trey Holy Cros

Spider Fynan Named N H Hockey Team Head

J Fynan known as Spider Fynan will manage the New Haven hockey team in the Canadian American League for the coming season. He past 24 years as a player and organized the first professional hockey team in 1914. New arena due late winter will host games, and Fynan has arranged the franchise and signed three players including George Weiss, president of the New Haven club.

New Havin J. Fynan Spider Fien George Weiss Sbeven Besehatl

Germans Aim for Top Olympic Position as Outdoor Season Ends

Berlin reports Germany aims for a top three finish at Amsterdam 1928 after a strong outdoor season. Star athlete Peltzer, world record holder in 800 and 1500 meters, centers Germany’s bid with rivals Koernig and Heorer Hagen. Distances, swimming champions and track talents are listed among likely Olympic entrants.

Berlin Germany Amsterdam United States Ehanes Peltcer Jer Uitte Peltger Stettin Jouns Peltzer Wickersdorf Thuringia Veltzers Lerbert Hoecher Basel Switzerland P. Helneth Korring Breslau

The Next Test Looms as Army Faces Notre Dame

A pivotal Saturday looms with Army meeting Notre Dame in New York while Navy tackles Georgetown. Ohio State vs Michigan and Michigan’s season pressures add to a crowded slate. Notre Dame and Army renew a notable 28–0 loss memory as top contenders brace for tough showcases.

Army Notre New York Navy Georgetawn Iurother Kyotiy' Rampart Anyborty Yate Princeton Ohio State Michigan Notre Dame Ich de Plinagan Parisien Niemie Wilson Murrei

Johnny Saxon Knocked Out By Herring In Bridgeport Bout

Johnny Saxon was beaten by Red Herring of Gult in a ten night bout. Herring dropped the Bridgeport fighter four times to win the decision as the challenger showed uneven form and Red Herring claimed the victory in a cautious matchup.

Johnny Saxon Herring Johnny Baxen Red Herring Gulta Bridgeport Battler Tim

Open golf plans move to two day St Andrews qualifying

St Andrews Scotland November 8 AP The Royal and Ancient Club abandoned sectional qualifying for next year's British Open opting for a two day qualifying event at St Andrews June 20 and 21. The top 100 plus ties advance to the 1927 championship with rounds on June 22 and 23 and final stroke rules. The 1927 amateur title will be held at Muirfield with Hoylake hosting the Open.

ST. Andrews Scotland The Royaland Ancient Club of Bobby Jones At- Tanti Georgia Andrews Jones Atlent St. Annes Royal and Ancient Club America Sumningdale St. Annes Western Gatles Jes Bweetser Muirfield Hoylake

Danersk Beat Unmerans 4 0 In New York State League Game

Danersk soccer team defeated Unmerans 4 0 at Tarrytown in a New York State league contest. Inside right James Johnstone twisted his knee in the second half and left the field. Postmatch notes cited training and supervision gaps as contributing factors to injuries across teams.

Stpamford Nov Danersk Unmerans Tarrytown Harlowe'tn Para James Johnstone Tanersk

Matchmaker to Decide Lynch Bout After Silvers Draw

Joe Lynch ran out of a bout with Silvers as Jordan reports. Friedman signed to oppose Silvers with Kid Herman Silvers, while Lynch may be reassigned or donated to charity. The card is set for Ninth Coast Armory in New York with Furman Hughes and other local fighters in eight round bouts.

Joe Lynch Lif Herman Kid” Silvers Young Silerhurs Ansonia Billy Jordan Jack Sharkey New York Jordan Lynch Thomas Donahue Eneuris Matehmason Jordan Felts Friedman Silvers Friedman Lew Pesfelt Esiges Avery Armory New Yorkatur Ne York Frielman Perlin Bert Young Saereo Noweven Jack Pexs Bridgeport Tommy Jilue Gritla Baite Johnny Minon Steve Culver Stamford Harry I Sutin This City Frankie Cavanaugh Fairfield

Delaney's Crown To Be Claimed By Mike McTigue Today

Mike McTigue plans to post a forfeit of 2509 dollars with the New York Boxing Commission to claim the world championship from Jack Delaney. Le Janey allegedly added twelve pounds to his weight, and Bridgeport’s Gene Tanney has vacated the crown won from Paul Berlenbach, with a match sought.

Jack Delaney Mike McTigue New York New York Boxing Commission McTigue Ete le Janey Gene Tanney Bridgeport Paul Berlenbach

Day and Lord 10 Battle for Third Time Friday Night

Waterbury November report on a boxing card featuring Georgie Day of New Haven and Eddie Jord of Waterbury Meriden in a 1 round main bout promoted by the Sedgewick Guards at the state armory. The piece recounts past meetings at Hartford and New Haven with Day favored in the rematch and previews supporting eight round bouts including Baby Doll versus Redren and Jackson versus Frankie O'Brien.

Waterbury Georgie Day New Haven Eddie Jord Meriden Sedgewick Guards C. NG State Armory Brown-Hartling Kane Joe Shea-Young McAuliffe Connecticut Yale Glee Club Olte Hartford Gord Day Lord Eddie Georgie Cami Baby Doll Red Ren Thesere Tom Garvin East End Pete Fox Frankie O'Brien Tfe Calcrum Phil Jackson Bridgeport Jackson Frankie Johnny O'Keefe Wil AS Materio Bristol

Smith to face Dorfman in New York title bout

Steve Smith of Bridgeport, the Cantender for titular boxing honors, is matched with Sammy Dorfman for a ten round bout in New York next Tuesday night. Dorfman is a popular New York figure, recent foe Lew Hurley sparked near riots as officials were booed and abused.

Steve Smith Bridgeport Sammy Dorfman New York Portman Lew Hurley

Goodman Wins on Foul From Garcia in New York

Charley Goodman of New York defeated Webby Garcia of Baltimore on a foul in the ninth round of a ten round bout in New York. Garcia led on points when the foul ended the match. Goodman weighed 126 and Garcia 181. Billy Humphries beat Lew Perfetti in ten rounds. Vogel defeated Billy White in ten rounds.

New York Charley Goodman Webby Garcia Baltimore Garcia Glen Goodman Billy Humphries England Lew Perfetti Humphries Perfetti Samm Vogel Billy White Jersey City Vogel White

Jimmy Maloney Wins By Knockout In Buffalo Bout

Jimmy Maloney of Toston knocked out Tony Stabenau of Buffalo in the first round here tonight. George Godfrey stopped Larry Gains in six rounds. Johnny Helstein knocked out Frankie Dugree in three rounds at bantamweight. Elkins of New York won a decision over Pete Petrofiie in a light bout. Phil Richards of England defeated Henry Zimmerman in ten rounds, with weights 148 and 136.

Bufful N.Y Jimmy Maloney Toston Gas Tony Stabenau Buffalo George Godfrey Philadelphia Larry Gains Toronto Johnny Helstein Frankie Dugree New York CAP

Hair Groom Combining Cream Promises Natural Shine

A vintage ad promotes Hair Groom a clarified combing cream priced at ten cents a jar at any drug store. It claims to give natural glow and well groomed effect for all hair types, helping stiff or unruly hair stay styled all day with greaseless results.

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