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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1927

Page

6

Yale Georgia New Loom as Chief Claimants for National Grid Championship

Yale suffers a 14 to 6 setback as Georgia highlights a strong Southern season, while Yale earns Eastern title credentials by beating Army and Princeton. Army crushes Notre Dame 18–0, Stanford edges Santa Clara 13–0, and Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin chase conference crowns amid a day of major upsets and standout performances.

Yale Georgia New Alan J. Gould New York Associated Press Georgias Bulldogs Army Dartmouth Princeton Tennessee Vanderbilt Clemson Pittsburgh Washington and Jefferson New York University Southern California Pacific Coast Texas Aggies Illinois Big Ten Minnesota Notre Dame Rocknes Rumblers Stanford Santa Clara Harvard Eli Washington Nebraska Panther Bulldog South North Carolina State Texas Agiles Rice Kuma Bouth Methodist Arransa Sanford Colorado University Californis Colorado Aggies Colorado College Yais Elis Crimson Brown Cambridge West Point Yankee Stadium Rocknemen Tufts College Boston Orone Medford College Bostom Penn State Violets Colgate Navy Michigan Jarnhuskers Bucknell

East West Fight to Section Honors Shifts in standings

In a tight weekend clash the East and Middle West wrestle for section honors. Notable wins include Agimy defeating Notre Dame and Pittsburgh beating Nebraska. Michigan delivered a standout victory over Navy as the East leads the combined record by a narrow margin amid ongoing regional rivalries.

New York East Middle West Agimy Notre Dame Pittsburgh Nebraska Soineteen Michigan Navy Celifortia Vic Lono- Redo Univere Tuslov

Yale Mainstays on Injured List in Harvard Prep

Yale's "battle of the century" left captain Bill Webster and quarterback Hoben in the infirmary with injuries ahead of the Harvard game. Websters elbow issue and Hoben’s elbow strain prompted lineup shifts with Zimet Kell Norman Hall at guard and Bob Hall or Karl Buthardet set to shift to quarterback if Hoben can’t play. The team will scrimmage and develop the passing game, with 21 players named for their Princeton game performance and several sophomores highlighted among the honorees.

New Haven Associated Press Yale Varsity Bill Webster Hoben Harvard Webster Princetons Zimet Kell Norman Hall Scott Beng Bob Norman Hall Brothers Firpo Green Frank Martin Quarrier Charleswoith Eddy Hoben Garvey Decker Cox Hammersles Ryan, Foote Hubbard Ketl Goxinine Stone

Grange's Eleven Beats Cardinals at Yankee Stadium

New York’s Grange led his team to a 20 to 6 victory over the Chicago Cardinals in a professional football game at Yankee Stadium. Eddie Tryon of Colgate starred briefly, driving a late Cardinals touchdown as Grange rested on the sidelines. Lamp scored the Cardinals’ lone TD after the late surge.

Eddie Tryon Yankees Chicago New York Colgate Red Kelly Flaherty Cay Cardinals Lamp Jine Grange

Chicago Bears Beat Pottsville in NFL Showdown

Chicago bears defeated Pottsville 30 to 12 in a National Football League game. Paddy Driscoll sparked the offense in the second period with long gains after a scoreless first, contributing to two safeties and three more touchdowns as Wentz Helas and Sternamens connected on drives. Driscoll kicked two extra points, while Pottsville failed on both goal attempts.

Chicago Associated Poets Chicago Bears Pottsvillle Paddy Driscoll Bears Pottsville Wentz Helas

South Dakota Player Severely Injured in Football Game

Carter Dennis a 14-year-old end on the South Dakota Brae college football team suffered a dislocated neck vertebra in the game with Creighton yesterday. The vertebra was reset while he was conscious and he is expected to recover.

Omaha Neb Associated Press Carter Dennis South Dakota Creighton

Packers Beat Dayton Triangles 6 to 0 in Wisconsin

Green Bay Wisconsin reports the Packers defeated the Dayton Triangles 6 to 0 in a NP football game. A 66 yard pass to Kotal set up a late second quarter score as Llewellyn plunged in on fourth down for the winner. Dunn's place kick was wide.

Green Bay Wis Associated Press Green Bay Packers Dayton Triangles Kotal Daytons Llewellyn Dunn Eick

Illinois Seals Big Ten Title Hope With Weekend Upsets

Illinois reinforced its grip on the Big Ten race by routing Chicago 15 to 6 as Ohio State, Iowa, Indiana and Minnesota also posted wins. Michigan crushed Navy 27 to 12, while Minnesota beat Drake 27 to 0 and Purdue edged Franklin 46 to 0. Next Saturday determines the conference crown with Illinois and Minnesota looming as strong contenders.

Chicago Associated Press Bhut Olinole Illini Oho Buckeyes Ilingis Illinois Zupplies Ken Rouse Chicago Center Rousegate Vieta Iowa Wisconsin Indiana Bell Toters Northwestern Wildcats Michigan Minnesota Purdue Ohio State Denison Drake Pudue Franklin Ilinois

Godfrey to Meet Johnson in 12 Round Philadelphia Bout

Announcement from Philadelphia states George Godfrey and Sam Johnson have agreed to a 12 round heavyweight bout at the Northside Athletic Club Acanth City on November 21. Godfrey, weighing about 237 pounds, will face Johnson at roughly 210.

Philadelphia Aseo Jated Presa George Godfrey Clam Johnson New York Northside Athletic Club Acanth City Godfrev Wil Johnson

Ties Shape South Title Picture in Conference Race

A string of tie games and key upsets muddles the Southern Conference battle for the title. Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Georgia Tech, North Carolina State, and Virginia show strength with perfect or near records while Florida, Virginia, Wake Forest, and others post notable results. Non conference losses shake standings as Mississippi and Duke suffer defeats in recent action.

Atlanta Asso Ciaterl Preas Vanderbilt Tennessee Georgia Tech University of Georgia Clemson Bulldogs Bert North Carolina State Maryland Washington Bewanee Tulane South Carolina Furmah Davidson Mississippi Loyola of Chicago North

Steamrollers rally past Eskimos with Odens 74 yard run

Culley Oden produced a 74 yard kickoff return for a touchdown late in the game to spark the Steamrollers to a 13 to 7 win over Ernie Nesers’ Duluth Eskimoes in a Minnesota clash at Providence Cycledrome. Nevers starred earlier with a first quarter touchdown and a key g8 yard gain.

Providence Assocated Press Culley Odens Steamrollers Ernie Nesers Duluth Eskimoea Minnesota Nevers Spellman Duluth Bill Cronin Sonnenberg

Bulldogs Rout Yellowjackets 37 to 0 in NP League game

Cleveland Bulldogs dominated the Philadelphia Yellowjackets in a National Professional League matchup winning 37 to 0. The Bulldogs crossed for 8 first downs while the Yellowjackets struggled to move the ball with only one successful pass of 25 attempts.

Cleveland O Philadelphia Cleveland — Bulldogs Yellowjackets

Polo Circuit 10 Opens Season With THO Battles Start

Hartford November 18 Associated Press. The American Hockey League opens a 24 week season with games in Meriden New Britain and New Haven. Teams feature stars from prior years including Higgins Mercer Blount Duggan and Dugan with будущие matchups and a dense schedule through December 18.

Polo Circuit Tho Battles Hartford Associated Piesa Meriden New Britain New Haven Wallingfod Digger Higgins Jack Mercer Bill Blount Bill Jette Alexander bin Bouiie Waterbury al Davies Fred Pickins Dick Donnelly Bill Duggan Trank Hardy Mossy Conley Wallingford Fred Jean Arthur St Aubin Holyoke Steve Pierce Arthur Kid) Willams New Britain Tomorow Higgins Wild Bit” Dugan Rush Takera Toilet Hockey League Follo Willingford Wellingford Menden Waterbury Meiden Watebury Hole Watlingfored Marten Holyoke Watterbury Meiiden

Crusader Seeks High Earning Handicap Victory

Crusader, son of Man o' War, heads west to set a record for winnings in the Coffroth Handicap at Tia Juana next spring. The 3-year-old has won about 197,908 in stakes and purses but trails Zev's $313,638 mark. Zev’s sire Men o’ War earned about 825,000 in three years on turf.

Louisville Associated Press Crusader Man o'Wal Tiajuana Zev

Mays and Rizzo Set for Star Boxing Showdown

New London lightweight Bobby Mays returns to the ring this Saturday night to fight Tom Twin Rigvo of Elizabeth II in a ten round match. Mays has built a strong Connecticut record and aims to topple Rizzo, who endured a close loss to Johnny Scalzi recently, in a card featuring three six round bouts and a four round opener.

Bobby Mays New London State Tom Twin Rigvo Elizabeth II Elasa Mays Connecticut New London Iirt Reninsi Georgie New London Hour Tencer Pepe Buen Kid Kaplan New Haven Rizzo Batuidiy Biieeporu Jules Sombithy Joe Nick Tiley Stat Hee Riszo Johnny Scalzi Will Appeda Young Wagner Wagner Phily Griffin Livy Cohen

Pro football Columbus standings after NFL games

National Football League standings update shows results from Sunday games. Columbus area coverage highlights team performances, key players, and implications for divisional race.

Yale Fights Way To Lead In Scramble For Section Honors

New York reports Yale leads the race for eastern honors as Army and Notre Dame clash, Princeton falters, and Georgia, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh stumble or surge. Yale, after defeating Princeton 14 to 6, holds a clear sectional record, with Harvard and Army pushing for national acknowledgment as Notre Dame’s season reshapes the standings.

YALE Tigers

Springfield and New Haven Tie In Opener

New Haven and Springfield battled in the Canadian American League opener drawing a 4-4 tie after five periods of play with each team using many substitutes. Whyte Walte and Mirache scored for Springfield while Harrington and Cannil netted for New Haven. overtime failed to decide the result.

New Haven Associated Press Springfield Arens New Maton Whyte Walte Tirn Mirache Dick Harrington Caniil

Mandell to Face Myers Tomorrow in Colosseum Fight

Chicago reports a ten round lightweight bout at the Coliseum featuring champion Sammy Mandell against Spug Myers of Pocatello Idaho. Mandell, 137 pounds, eyes a quick defense before next month’s title defense against the Detroit elimination winner Bly Wallace or Jimmy McLarnin. Myers known as a hard puncher, aims to challenge Mandell’s crown with a solid offensive showing.

Chicago Associated Press Sammy Mandell Battles Spug Mveis Pocatello Idaho Bla Campaten Myers

Pauly Rates Honors as Heaviest Guard

Washington and Jefferson star Frank Pauly, a 267 pound guard over six feet tall, dominates the line with power and speed on a rain soaked field. His mayor impact is in breaking through defenses while teammates note his weight gain from mud and water at the final whistle.

Washington Associated Press Frank Pauly United States Washington and Jefferson College Steya Yut Paley Washington and Jefferson

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