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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1926

Page

9

Harding Eleven Faces Next Season With Strong Lineup

Harding High School gridiron prospects rely on 14 returning players after a 5-2 season. Coach Jack Mead will rebuild around a strengthened line and backfield as key seniors depart. Notable returns include Sweezy at quarterback and Hanusovky at fullback, with new candidates filling gaps at guard and tackle. Sixteen points scored against them this year came from three touchdowns, two by Central High and one by Carmel Hall, plus a field dropkick.

Warren Harding High School Jack Mead The Central Mead Harding Hugh Sweezy Fisher DeRosa Wooks Rice Andrulis Mead Na Amenty Hanusovky Sweety White Ward Choiko Jim Bono Harding High School Cohen Kiemn Graham Morris Fpivarnik Harding High Andautis Pivarnit Atre Cholko Snooks Sweezy Fienet DeRosa Klein Miller Chernoff Snyder Morgan Vogel Khar Pelton Norwich Fisher Harding

Tiger Eleven to Lose Twelve Men Princeton

Twelve seniors from Princeton's 1925 and 1926 football squads will depart for the next season. Seven starter seniors, including five linemen and two backs, closed their college careers after Yale and Harvard games. The list features Jake Sla ste, Dan Caulkins, Jeff Rosengarten, Dick Baldwin, Ernie Bartell, Bob Darby, Ted Williams, Charlie Weekes, Joe Prendergast, Harry Meislahn, Sam Ewing, and others from Baltimore, Detroit, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Tarentum, Evanston, and Stamford.

Princeton N. J Tigers Yale Harvard Jake Slaste Baltimore Dan Caulkins Detroit Jeff Rosengarten Philadelphia Dick Baldwin St. Louis Ernie Bartell Tarentum Bob Darby Westfield X. J Ted Williama Stamford

Adgie Wins by Technical Knockout in Seventh Round

Philadelphia light heavyweight Matt Adgie battered Ricardo Romano to a seventh round technical knockout in a ten round bout. Adgie weighed 168 13, Romano 142.

Philadelphia Matt Adgie Ricardo Romano Addie Romano

Horses Yesterday's Two Won Great Sport Lounger

Milford 1306 reports on a local sports item featuring a horse race result and a promotional note about a product called the best system. The brief item mentions a victory by Yesterday's Two and a service phone line for inquiries.

Milford

Harding Eleven to Elect Captain for Next Season Today

Harding High School plans a Tuesday meeting in the gymnasium to elect a captain for next season. All letter earners from this year will vote as several seniors graduate, with top candidates including Graham Cholko and Poarnth.

Harding Harding High School Ce Seay Graham Cholko Ani Poarnth

Grange Shadows Linger as Big Ten Goes Without New Hero

Chicago November 15 Big Ten football history fades without a new Red Grange as Frost Peters Friedman and Kutsch are praised but fail to reach the level of the Galloping Ghost. Michigan and Minnesota stars shine while Town d Kuscha struggle, with Grange’s legacy casting a long shadow over the season.

Chicago Red” Grange Ballyhoo Moi-West Grange Istmols Red Frost Peters Plains of Montana Champaign Frosty Michigan Benny Friedman Ann Arbor Minols Marvel Friedman Eeman Marek Karen Olin Joestring Minnesota Baker Northwestern Wally Marks Chisago Kutsch Ohio Illinois

Essex to Battle Naugatuck Thursday Big Five showdown

The Original Ewex Big Five will meet the Naugatuck Big Five at Sokol hall Thursday night despite injuries to several players. The team was on the bus involved in a collision Saturday night in Nichols. Expected starters include Goodman, Blade, Coleman, James and Sisco.

Ewex Big Five Naugatuck Big Five Sokol Hall Nichols Goodman Blade Coleman James Sisco Une

Complaints Against Army Navy Seats Raise Prices

Nov 15 AP reports protests over gate prices for the Army Navy football classic while demand remains strong. Officials note Navy and Army quotas to graduates and public officials, with prices set at 0.60 and 4.59, as frustration grows at resale risk and speculation. Secretary Wilbur cites concerns over charging high prices for major games, reflecting broader views on access and equity.

Waslingto Aime Fren Congesa Wall Les Chicago Navy Tw Academirs Friends of the Fortunate Wilbur Sin West Point N. C Army

Major college football roundup with key conference results

Turn of the Wheel East. Brown and Navy atop unbeaten stacks as Brown crushes Harvard 21 to 0 while Navy edges Georgetown 19 to 7. Lafayette and NYU win. Army loses to Notre Dame, Indiana, Princeton, Amherst claim small titles. Michigan and Northwestern win to stay in Big Ten race. Oklahoma A and M and Stanford win big, Southern Methodist claims Southwestern, Rose bets, Georgia Tech falls, California wins, Nevada beaten.

Brown Navy Hut Bears Harvard Georgetown Eafayette New York University Susquehanna Davis-Silkins Army Noetre Dame Michigan Oho State Buckeyes Northwestern Chicago Wolverines Oklahoma A Grinnell Strath Alabama Florida Tennessee University of Georgia Georgian Tech Southern Methodist Baylor Stanford University of Washington California Nevada

Marathon distance kept at 26 miles 385 yards

Baltimore November 15 The official marathon distance remains 26 miles 385 yards despite evidence that ancient Greek runners covered longer strides. The Amateur Athletic Union convention rejected a proposal to shorten the route, citing the longer course as the official Olympic marathon distance.

Baltimore Marathon Athens Amateur Athletic Union Saipanaseenaias Saas RI

Sammy Vogel to get chance to meet Mandell for lightweight title

Promoter Humbert Fugazy aims to sign Sammy Vogel to face champion Mandell for the lightweight title with plans for a new arena at 178th Street New York. Reilly says Fugazy has offered Mandell a $25,000 guarantee and a 7 1/2 percent cut, while Vogel may be matched as a tuneup for the Kaplan fight amid promoter rivalries and held risks.

Sammy Vogel Mandell Reilly Humbert J. Fugazy Tex Tuckard Pie Richard Billy Gibson Sammy Mandell Louis Noplan Gridgeport Pete Reiss Sack Delaney Park City Pride Azight Pugazzy Vogel Tichic Kane Fugazy George I Tex Hickard Dapper Pete Reilly Hs Us Kaplan Melly Agar Rickard Wugazy Vorel Cmarly Kean Voor

Racing Results and Entries First Race Terse Card

Racing results and entries across seven races for two year olds and up. Results include horse names such as Pomonkey Encamp Indian Lich and Alcoran Star Mirth with times and purses. multiple allowance and claiming events listed with trainers, weights, times, and track conditions.

Bowie Entries First Race Maiden Two Year Olds

Bowie racing list for the first race shows maiden two year olds in a six furlong purse of 1900. Forehead and Trip Along carry 112, Grange and Royal Charge Faddy Wavtaly and Single Star at 112.

Forehead Grange Trip Along Royal Charge Faddy Wavtaly

ALL EST REGULARS REPORT FOR DRILL WITH ONE CHANGE

Miny Haven Nov 16 Yale practice for the forward game with Princeton featured a 40 minute session and a single lineup change John Uoken replacing Fall ing at right halfback. Harvard tickets for the Yale game were 1500 for personal use waived this year but Yale cannot supply tickets as H F Woodcock says Yale has none and many applications remain for returns from allotments.

Miny Haven Tad' Jones Evelu Lincup John Uoken Holabkra Kline Bunnell Quarterbac Seart Fishwickerds Richards Benton Stinhahn Webster Lock Cambridge Harvard Yale Yale Athletic Association H. F. Woodcock Association Woodcock Val

Indians to Run in Title Chase in New York

Baltimore dispatch reports Haskell Institute of Lawrence Kansas will field Indian Yunners for the national senior cross country championships in New York next Sunday. The Maskell team is led by Philip Oslo, who previously swept both national junior and senior six mile titles in Philadelphia last July, challenging Willie Ritola holder of the national cross country title.

Baltimore Nov CEP Haskell Institute Lawrence Kans Villecomnente New York Amateur Athletic Union Maskell Philp Oslf Philadelphia Oslf Willie Ritola

Smith to Battle Dorfman Tonight at Pioneer Club

Sleve Smith a featherweight faces Sammy Dorfman in the feature bout at the Pioneer Sporting Club tonight. Smith has drawn Lew Raymond’s attention through recent contender clashes for the featherweight crown, and promoters expect both boxers to deliver a strong test.

Sleve Smith Sammy Dorfman New New York Pioneer Sporting Club

Lexington Futurity Race Day Results Summary

In Lexington the first race featured three-year-olds and up for an $800 Futurity course with Loyal H leading 40.60 and Time 1:13. Also notable were Queen of Allah and The Girl in Red among the ran entries. The second race for two-year-olds listed Audrey Belle and the Winds as top finishers with times around 1:12 to 1:20. The third race covered three-year-olds and up in 1 3/8 miles with Mohs Meg and Valence leading, Time 1:37 4-5. The fourth through seventh races listed additional Futurity contenders and odds, with winners including Got Spor and Cavalry and multiple also-rans across the card.

Pomonkey Mergier Encamp Peterwell Fletcher Alcoran Foundation Pablo Matilda B Gossip Hand Slasp Saxatile Golden Box Joan Shirley Miss Sant Sarkari Crystal Dominn Walla Jam Crow Stevens Aagen Backbone Abel Senator Norris Mama Glister Lang Tima Polly Monigeles Nida Prince Georges Rulie McCrossen Celldon Fator Apostle Fisher Ursa Major Gaffsman Prince of Wales Tron Inerit Laura Dianti Harry Baker Borrassa Workman Cundzgeller Williams Fly Leaf Fred A Thistlewood Priceman Lounger i Cupida Curse Fleteher Oran All Gene Cares Ood Arbitration Ruban Rouge Frank Fogarty Scissors Taylor Modo Lady Bountiful Spugs Grass Tree Mystic Speedy Prince Lanot Roll Call J Mary Bud Loyal H Goving Tone Mazone Queen of Allah Smith Holly Boy Lottia Lorraine John Yohn Only Star Income Betty @tar Bellfont Bellfont. Second Race—Two-Yew-Olds; | $50) Futurity Course, Audrey Belle Weiner Flarp Crump Catrone Alsgram Quince Delight Margaret D Cecile Lmonne Xcellenza McCoy Valence Ray Mohs Meg Watson Alao Ran Dr. A. le Taswenthal Robbie Shes MeGee McElroy Rosebee Dubois Little Visitor Connally Alo Pury Lare Stampdale Legion Yoo Hoo Cat Schooler Iomy Jeb Finnerty Man Victon Kenna Vole Bond Maid Lady Herbert Clinton Llaire Button Booch McGee

Finnegan Captures Crown Left Vacant by Kaplan

Mike McTigue knocked out Billy Videbeck in New York in the third round of a ten round bout. Die (Honeyboy) Finnegan won a decision over Chick Buggs in Boston to claim the world featherweight title, with Suggs and Finnegan scoring to split the bout’s honors. The Boston crowd reached 144 900 as the arena set a record for indoor sports events. Kaplan relinquished the crown, with Finnegan set to be recognized as champion by the boxing commission.

New York Mike McTigue Billy Videbeck Bayonne Jene Tunney MeTigue Mageck Abd-el Kebir Julius Welen Germany Kebir Velas Boston Honeyboy Finnegan Deree Chick 8 New Bedford Fry Buggs Hia Upas Ponent Httleter Doreh Ftay Weake Viethly Finnega Veigh Suggs Boston Arena Massachusetts Boxing Commission Brenots 4 T 4

Bud Houser Aims to Defend Olympic Discus Titles

Los Angeles Nov 18 Dr Clarence Bud Houser Olympic shot put and discus champion now a practicing dentist plans to defend his joint titles at the 1928 Olympiad. He discusses limits of the world record, the role of rhythm and coordination in discus throws, and his path from Oxnard High School to USC coaches.

Los Angeles Clarence “Bud” Houser Bud Bua Oxnard High School Houser Tom Oxnard Oxnard University of California Dental College Arts Law College Hud

Morgan Faces Duane In Junior Lightweight Title Bout

Ted Morgan defends his junior lightweight title at Madison Square Garden against Carl Duane in a 15 round main event. The card includes Frankie Fink versus Eddie Anderson in a 10 round clash and a 10 round bout between Louis Seeman and Murray of Australia as smaller clubs stage a busy week of boxing events across New York venues.

New York Ted Morgin the Garden Morgan Carl Duane Duane Frankie Fink Eddie Anderson Louls Seeman Is Murray Australia

Ring Gossip and Boxing Events Shuffle Across Cities

Ring gossip centers on Herman Kid Silvers of the Sri Angel stable disposing of Felix Friedman after a slashing draw with 3 Cuneo in New York. Lew Kaplan of Milwaukee plans a ten round featherweight bout against Billy Wallace in Cleveland on December 2. Murray Gillitz, long a drawing power, now promoted by Dan Caplan in New York area. Mickey Travers set to face Ruby Goldstein at the Pion A C next week. Harry Persson seeks postponement of his match with Pat McCarthy due to a thumb injury. New York reports say treatment is slow but Persson aims to proceed after rest, while the NY Boxing Commission suspends him for a foul in a prior bout with Bud Gorman.

Herman Kid" Silvers Sri Angel Felix Friedman New York Cuneo Ninth Coast tiNery Armory Silvera Harry Persson Sweden Gene T Hief Pat McCarthy Boston Ford State Armory Persson McCarthy Bud Gorman Perigee New York Boxing Commission Gorman

Latzo to Battle Simonich in Newark Dec 8

Newark boxing page reports Pete Latzo of Sedon, Pa world welterweight champion ending five months inactivity to fight Joe Simonich Butter, Mont., in the feature bout at the Newark Armory on December 8, with three supporting lightweights and featherweights lined up as negotiations wrap.

Newark N. J Pete Latze Se ‘Ton Newark Armory Joe Simonton Butter Mont Stich Mickey Walker Phielphia Phil McGraw Detroit Dick Conlon Toona Philadelphia Bea Crosa Monte Munn Nebraska Road Jamaica

Hair Groom Makes Hair Look Neat At Low Cost

An advertisement touts Hair Groom as a dignified hair grooming cream costing only a few cents a jar at the drugstore. It claims to keep hair combed naturally all day in any style, suitable for business and social occasions, and even helps unruly or shampooed hair stay neat and potentially grow thicker and fuller.

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