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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1927

Page

20

Yale and Princeton Prepare for Weekend Football Clash

Bruce Caldwell, declared ineligible, reports to Yale practice as Garvey, Hall, and Hammersley vie for backfield spots. Princeton, practicing in secret signals, lanes for Yale at New Haven with Stinson and Caldwell in reserve. A 48-person traveling party heads to the New Haven game.

New Haven Associated Press Bruce Caldwell Yale Eli Theield Jim Thorpe Caldwel Princeton Aeria Caldwell Garvey Winswerth Neuman Hall Firpo Greene

Wesleyan Prepares For Final 1927 Football Game

Wesleyan heads to Rochester New York for the season finale against the University of Rochester after beating Williams to claim a share of the Little Three title. Coach Bill Wood reports the squad in good condition following the Williams clash and the team aims to end 1927 on a strong note.

Middletown Assocated Press Wesleyan University of Rochester Rochester N. Y Williams Edgar Fauver Edwin Fauver Bill” Wood

Tunney says Rickard manages Dempsey adviser claim

Gene Tunney asserts Tex Rickard told several people he appointed Lean Flynn as Dempsey's adviser, while Tunney denies management by Rickard. He doubts Kearns will charge a Rickard-Dempsey managerial link and plans to stay at Bill Osborn’s inn for training nearby.

N. Y Associated Preas Tex Rickard Lean Flynn Jack Dempsey Rickard Gene Tunney Billy Gibson New York Tunney Bill Osborn

Dartmouth Drills On Muddy Gridiron

Dartmouth football under coach Jess Harney held a long sharp signal drill on a muddy field in Hanover as they prepare for the Cornell game. Forward passing received attention with Marsters Ham and McAvoy Cole making several spectacular catches. The return of George Cole Armstrong and Lanky Langden to the varsity restores the roster.

Hanover N. H Associated Press Jess Harney Dartmouth Cornell Marsters Ham McAvoy Cole George Cole Armstrong Lanky Langden

City Football League Holds Session Tonight

The City Football League will hold a regular meeting tonight under President Edward J. Shugrue. Weighing in of all players and seating of officials will be done as plans for the rest of the season are discussed at the Welfare building.

City Football League Edward J. Shugrue

Yale Alumni Weekly weighs unpaid coach option at Yale football

New Haven November 10 Associated Press report says Yale Alumni Weekly will discuss proposals to retain the unpaid head coach model as Tad Jones nears retirement. The piece notes debate between hiring a graduate coach for prestige and moving to a captain led undergrad system, with emphasis on ending sideline coaching to push amateur ideals.

New Haven Associated Press Yale Tad Jones the Weekly Yuri

Powers to Conduct Boxing at Settlement

Bobby Powers the genial referer of the Red Men’s amateur boxing shows and boxing instructor at the Y M C A has accepted the position of boxing instructor at the Halt Home settlement. He will conduct boxing classes on Thursday evenings. Powers has experience as a contestant and referee and has instructed YMCA members for three years, developing several capable contestants.

Bobby Powere Halt Home Mings Powers Bob

Nedlinger Named Tiger Hockey Coach at Princeton

Lloyd K. Nedlinger, former Dartmouth All American tackle and standout goaltender, is appointed varsity hockey coach for Princeton for the coming season. He will pursue graduate work at the university while coaching. Nedlinger played three years of Dartmouth hockey and was highly regarded in intercollegiate circles.

Princeton Associated Press Lloyd K. Nedlinger Darthmouth Ube Princeton University Athletic Association Nedlinger Dartmouth

Fordham Captains Lead New Britain Mohicans Showdown

Three former Fordham football captains will headline the New Britain Mohicans as they host Bridgeport’s Mohicans at Newfield Park next Sunday. The New Britains, boasting a powerful scoring machine, feature notable names like Graham and Bing ham and plan a Bridgeport born lineup to challenge the Mohicans who were stunned 34 to 0 by the upstate eleven in a recent clash. The squad includes former Fordham captains and All Americans at multiple positions across the line and backfield, with strategy hinged on leadership from captain Graham and captain Manning.

Fordham Eleven Mohicans Bridgeport Mohican Gridiron Newfield Park Mohcans New Britain Fordham Shep Bingham Yale Tommy Humphries Big Boy Donlin Williams New Haven Giiham Zev Graham Pordham Tommy Leary Staton Georgia Tech Verwais Boston College Don-an Conklin Notre Dame Humphries Snasdow Conn Aggies Manfeldt Cornell O'Neil Manning Potts Miller

Kaceys Face Port Chester Five In Big Five Clash

Kaceys meet Port Chester Big Five tomorrow night aiming for a second straight win. Port Chester has troubled the Kaceys in recent meetings, with last season’s thriller ending in their favor. Captain Herb Hatt leads the Knights with a 9 p.m. main game after an 8 p.m. prelim.

K of C Port Chester Downstaters Big Five Kaceys Knights Herb Hatt Lockwoods Harmony Hig Five Joe Waters Port Chester Racers Moger Wa Burns Goof Neary GOON Eersteenee Cody Buckley Rowe Menercle Myers Cretella

Cornell Team Leaves for Game with Dartmouth

Ithaca New York November 10 Following a light workout at Schoelkopf field the Cornell football squad boarded a special train for Hanover New Hampshire for the game with Dartmouth on Saturday Coach Dobie plans to hold signal drill and punting practice in Hanover tomorrow after noon Forty two players are making the trip.

Princeton N. J Associated Press Baruch Wittmer Stinson Caldwell Yale Lawler French Hi Ohio State New Haven Yale Bow Ithaca N. Y Schoelkopf Field Cornell Hanover N. H Dartmouth Dobie Hanner

DuPont Defeats H. O. Canfield 17–16 in League Play

DuPont edged H. O. Canfield 17 to 16 in a late game of the American Legion league. The victory came from a strong defensive effort and clutch late points by DuPont players.

Faircitld DuPont H. O. Canfield

Harvard Regulars Out For Brown Game

Three Crimson regulars will not play against Brown at Cambridge Saturday due to illnesses and lingering injuries. Dudley Bell Seldon Douglas and Joe Crosby are sidelined. Douglas and Bell have colds and stomach ache Crosby suffers a lingering injury. All will be ready for the Yale game later.

Cambridge Mase Aadociated Crimson Brown Harvard Dudley Bell Seldon Douglas Joe Crosby Douglas Bell Crosby Yale Yale Game, However Today's Oii Soldier's Field

State Billiard Title Play to Be Held Here

Bridgeport will host the annual state three cushion billiard championship announced by the National Association of Amateur Billiard Players. The event opens November 22 at the Bridgeport Club on Cannon Street and runs every Friday and Tuesday until completion.

Bridgeport National Association of Amateur Billiard Players Cannon Street

Dundee Allowed To Continue Home From Los Angeles

Dundee the welterweight champion and manager Max Waxman were allowed by City Prosecutor E J Lickey to return east despite charges of false advertising connected with Dundee failing to appear for his title bout with Ace Hodkins. The case involved alleged referee bias and a no contest fight at Wrigley Field.

Los Angeles Associated Prese Jce Dundee Max Waxman E. J. Lickey Ace Hodkins George Blake Tick Donald Donald Seth W. P. Strelinger State Athletic Commission Blake R. D. Knickerbocker Strelinger Lickley Waxman Dick Donald Wrigley Field

Norwalk Quintet Seeks Contests for Local Basketball Games

Saint Thomas Aquinas club of Norwalk secured use of the Norwalk Catholic Community house gymnasium for basketball and aims to arrange contests with prominent local teams. Written inquiries should go to Jack Reynolds at 94 Burritt Avenue South Norwalk.

Saint Thomas Aquinas Club Norwalk Jack Reynolds Burritt Avenue

Summerfield Team Drills for Season

The Summerfield M. E. H. team held another lengthy practice in the Summerfield M. B. church gym last night in preparation for the opening of the 1927-28 Inter-Church League.

Summerfield M. EH Summerfield M. B

Harvard Yale clash over Bruce Caldwell eligibility

Harvard backs changing ineligibility rules to allow Bruce Caldwell to play Yale barred him this season. Yale Daily News urges adherence to existing agreement and a future review of the rule, noting Princeton supports the current policy and urging a united approach.

Caldwell Princeton Harvard Yale Bruce Caldwell Bingham Sale News New Haven Associated Press Yale Daily News

Bill Lush to referee in polo league this year

Hartford to host the American Roller Hockey League season opener as Bill Lush joins Hugh J. Rorty on the officiating staff. The league plans a pre season meeting in Hartford with games scheduled in Meriden arenas starting next Monday night.

Hartford Associated Press Tommy Connally Natick Masa Billy Evans Cleveland Billy Lush Yale Hugh J. Rorty Evans Connolly A. W. Keane Rorty Lush Albert Kunn Springfield Mass Simon McDonald Eddie Hart Cheshire Meriden

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