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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1927

Page

9

Yale Ready for Harvard in Annual Battle After Injury Returns

Yale’s regulars expect 10 players back from injury to face John Harvard at Cambridge in the annual Yale Harvard clash. Webster Hoben and Garvey improved to rejoin the line, while remaining bruised, as the team limited practice and prepared by drills and dummy scrimmage. Harvard trained with new plays and added coach Montres Shaughnessy to diversify lateral passes, with most of the squad in good condition for the game.

Yale Harvard New Haven Associate A Princeton Tigers John Harvard Cambridge Webater Hoben Garvey Varsity Richardt Ham- Mershy Norman Hall Princeton Webster Tad” Jones Mass Associated Press Frank Shag Joe Crosby Sterling Dave Guarnaccia Horween Fred Oaklay Belmont

Eastern teams rest for big games in modern rivalries

Yale pushes for scrimmage restraint as Harvard, under coach Frank Shaughnessy, works new plays with a heavier emphasis on lateral passes. Harvard plans full strength by Saturday while Yale eyes rest amid bruises from Princeton drills. Lehigh loses Davitowicz. Army Navy set for November 26 service games.

New York Associated Press Yale Warriors Harvard Eli Bulldogs Frank Shag) Shaughnessy McGill University Montreal Crimson Cambridge Princeton Brough Webster Johny Hopen John Garvey Lehigh Davitowicz Lafayette Army Navy Isinus Loyola Baltimore Aery

Doherty Star H C Catcher Joins Sox

Edward Doherty star catcher of Holy Cross signs with the Boston Red Sox and will report for spring training. The Red Sox also announce the release of Marty Karow, former Ohio State third baseman, and Kerin is named coach at the University of Texas for baseball football and basketball.

Boston Associated Press Edward Doherty Holy Cross Deen Red Sox Jim Price Marty Karow Boson Ohio State Kerin University of Texas

Corbally Forms Schoolboy Leagues for Season

F. Corbally, a leading scholastic leagues organizer, starts basketball leagues for the coming season. The South End Junior League for grammar school boys under 15 will play Mondays at the Knights of Columbus gym. The Central Junior League plays Thursdays at the same gym with similar conditions. Nine teams invited to enter the Parochial School League under Corbally, with games at Kacey gym. Invited schools include St Augustines Sacred Heart St Joseph Blessed Sacrament St Chils St Charles St Johns St Marys and St Michaels.

F. &. Corbally South End Knights of Columbus Corbaily Kacey Gym Algo

Rangers Open Season With 7-4 Win Over Maple Leafs

New York Rangers beat Toronto Maple Leafs 7 to 4 in a foggy arena as Taf Abel suffered a fractured left wrist in the first period. About 8,000 attended the season opener in Toronto, where Abel was rushed to a hospital and may miss much of the campaign.

Toronto Abel Rangers

Tunney Needs Work Says His Trainer

New York November 15 press reports Gene Tunney may fight two or three title bouts next year but his trainer Jimmy Brown insists he needs extra action to guard his crown. Brown says Tunney was out of the ring a year and not at fighting form against Dempsey at Chirigzo, and an extra bout or two would keep him in trim for next season.

Ryan Louis Ladd West Didt Kel Webster Noben Garvey Websters Harvard John Harvard New York Aartd Gene Tunney Jimmy Bronnon Gene Dempsey Tunney Chirigzo Philadelphia Jo Brown Associated Press Crimson Yale Big Blue Machine Princeton Army Dartmouth Johnnies Yrie

League Leaders Clash In Y M C A Intercollegiate Action

Brown and Colgate top the standings as leaders clash for first place in the Y M C A Intercollegiate Basketball League tonight. Yale faces Fordham in a separate game as both squads aim to improve from their 1-5 records. Tiler tops scoring with 39 points.

Brown Calgate Teaders

White Sox shortstop marries to avoid suit

Chalmer W. Cisrell, Chicago White Sox shortstop, married Bernice Ryner of Valley Junction to end a seduction charge filed by Ryner. Cisrell returns to St Louis after playing in Portland Oregon. He said they always wanted to marry as he bought a wedding ring and license.

Des Moines Associated Press Chalmer W. Cisrell Chicago Bernice Ryner Valley Junction Cissell Misa Ryner St. Louis Portland

Climax games next Saturday bear on title hopes across regions

Major college football climaxes loom next Saturday with pivotal games shaping conference races from Harvard Yale to Texas A&M Texas and the Big Ten. Key matchups include Harvard vs Yale in the East, Michigan vs Minnesota for the Little Brown Jug, and Texas A&M vs Texas for the Southwestern title, plus Colorado College vs Colorado Aggies in the Rocky Mountain chase. Southern California faces Washington and Notre Dame before a Seattle trip. Georgia vs Georgia Tech ends the southern run, while Alabama eyes a strong finish against rivals as the season narrows.

Dllinois Red Grange Grange Ohio State Michigan Minnesota Texas Aggies Texas University Colonado College Colorado Aggies Rocky Mountain Southern California Far West Stanford Washington U. S. C. Trojans Chicago Notre Dame University of Georgia Georgia Tech Tech Vanderbilt Georgia Alabama

Plans for Boston indoor arena made by railroad

Boston plans a vast indoor station and arena for 18 500 spectators atop a rail yard complex on Causeway Street. The development includes a hotel and fourteen story office building, with a ten million dollar North Station project begun. Tex Rickard and Madison Square Garden interests are tied to the arena’s operation team.

Boston Mass Homer Loring Boston and Maine Railroad Causeway Street Milion Dolar Nethern Grand Central Terminal New York Madison Square, Garden Tex Rickard F. Adams H. R Hardwick Page Madison Square Garden Col John.s. Hammond W. G. Carey

Crusaders May Lose Star Player Daly Injured

Holy Cross faces potential loss of Shel Daly for the rest of the year after a knee injury from the Marquette game. Daly will miss the Boston University game and seems unlikely to be ready for Boston College next week, cutting into the Crusaders offense. Brothers Miler and Carnicelli contend for the fullback job as the team braces for two remaining games under Coach O'Donnell.

Worcester Associated Press Holy Cross Shel Daly Marquette Daly Boston University Boston College Crusader Jos Miler Bulmer Tom Carnicelli

Red Sox Plan 1928 Spring Camp at Bradenton Florida

The Hoxton Red Sox will establish their 1928 spring training camp at Bradenton Florida replacing New Orleans as the site the past three seasons. Officials say the change allows more games with major league clubs during the training period.

Boston Associated Press Hoxton Red Sox Bradenton Fla New Orleans

Georgetown Refuses to Play Villanova Postseason Game

Georgetown University refused to play a postseason game against Villanova on Franky field Philadelphia November 26. Washington authorities had announced Georgetown’s decision last night to skip the extra contest while Villanova, Pa. hosted the event.

Villanova Associated Press Villanova College Today Washington Georgetown University Franky Field Philadelphi Georgetown

Western teams hampered in drills by storm

Western Conference football teams face winter storms and snow delaying practice as coaches shield key players from injury. Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa adjust preparations with indoor sessions and psychological tactics while awaiting the crown clash for the Big Ten title amid scouting and uncertain conditions.

Reinstatement Sought by Cutbill for AAU Return

Harold C. Cutbill a 30 year old Boston clergyman once known as the Firing Parson seeks AAU reinstatement to resume foot racing after a four year suspension for traveling expenses. His bid, among fifteen before the National Registration committee, could restore him to competition at the Cincinnati convention November 20 22. He reportedly could run a half mile in about two minutes and would likely race for Boston A A if reinstated.

New York Associatec Presa Harold C. Cutbill Boston Amateur Athletic Union Cutpill Cutbill National Registration Committee Cincinncinti Cuyolll Boston A. A

Horween Reappointed Harvard Coach Despite Poor Showings

Harvard announces Arnold Horween will return as head football coach for 1928. Director William Bingham defends the decision amid a two year level of team reverses, noting Horween’s improving schedule and the Crimson’s recent victories against Vermont Holy Cross and Indiana while facing strong opponents like Yale.

Briggs Horween Harvard Cambridge Mass Aasecated Arnold Horween William J. Bingham Horween Bingham Lis Priciron Bon Crimson Yale Wiliam and Mary Dartmouth Tufts Geneva Holy Cross Princeton Brown Vermont Indiana Purdue Pennsylvania Bob Fisher Chicago Ralph

Advisory Board Proposes 18 MLB Rule Reforms

Chicago November 15 The rejuvenated Advisory Council of Major League Baseball issued 18 proposed amendments focusing on administration and player contracts rather than playing rules. Key measures cover postponements, draft handling, umpire penalties for reporting players, and scheduling adjustments for tied games. The amendments await joint session in New York on December 15.

Chicago Associated Preas Advisory Council Major League Baseball New York Landis

Norwalk boxing show ends with Kramer KO loss

Joe Kramer of Ridgefield was knocked out in the opening minute by Joe Hirshman of Norwalk at the Norwalk Armory amateur show attended by Willian Kennedy and Joe Wirtz. Over 2,000 people watched as Billy Delaney beat Rudy Marshall and Frankie Mack defeated Steve Burbant, among other bouts.

Joe Hirshman Norwalk Joe Kramer Ridgefield Norwalk Armory Willian Kennedy Connecticut Stamford Frankie Mack Steve Burbant Bridgeport Billy Bridges Tommy Carroll Sammy Kraft Sammy Lawson Eddie Brody Ray Muller Tommy Brown Oaiponieeas Billy McCoy Lefty Glovers Lew Sherman George Hagen Pete Christopher

Buckley and O Neil Bring Damage Actions

In Boston on November 15, John Buckley manager of Jack Sharkey and Bernard R O Neil a Nova Scotian boxer filed suits against each other for 610000 alleging assault on August 24. Buckley says O Neil violently beat him while O Neil claims Buckley struck him over the head with an automobile pump. Cases filed in Superior court.

Boston Associated Press John Buckley Jack Sharkey Bernard R. O'Neil Buckley O'Neil

Canadiens Defeat Americans in NHL Opener at MSG

Montreal s Les Canadiens opened the National Hockey League season by defeating the New York Americans 1 to 0 at Madison Square Garden before more than 10 thousand fans.

New York Associated Press Les Canadiens Montreal Madison Square Garden New York Americans

Mandel Easily Victorious Over Myers In Chicago Coliseum

Mandel defeated Jimmy Spud Myers in a ten round lightweight bout at the Chicago Coliseum to retain his title. He dominated every round with speed and punching, drawing a crowd of about 6,000 and receipts around 25 to 30 thousand dollars. Mandel weighed 137 3 4 pounds to Myers 136 3 4, and the verdict favored Mandel.

Chicago Br Associated Press Mandell Jimmy Spud" Myers Pocatello Idaho Mandel Cou Innit Man+ Gell Myers Pete Bross Nf Rock Mande S. Paul Rodriguez Lexweicht Milton Brock Ed Pou Tv Mexican T Cross Alreine

Bruins and Chicago Battle to 1 1 Tie in Opener

Boston and Chicago skated to a 1 to 1 overtime draw in the opening National Hockey League game. Both teams showed rough play with several penalties as the season began. The Bruins and Black Hawks each earned a point after a tense overtime period failed to decide the winner.

Boston Associated Ss Boston Brunel Chicago Black Hawke

Cougars Defeat Pirates 6-0 In Season Opener

Detroit Nov 1 The Cougars overwhelmed the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 0 in the opening game of the Nations Hockey League season. Association report notes Detroit dominated early and never relinquished control.

Pittsburgh Assoc Aed Cougars Pittsburgh Pirates

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