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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1927

Page

20

Eight Harding Veterans to Face Four for Central Tomorrow

Harding and Central meet in the second annual scholastic football showdown at Newfield park tomorrow. Eight Harding veterans oppose four Central veterans in a clash of seasoned line play and backfield stars led by Harding captain Eddie Sweeney and Central captain George Syme. Open field at noon, game starts at 2 pm. expected crowd near 3,000 students and 2,800 adults with temporary bleachers and student sections filling the stands.

Harding Central Wasson Bridgeport Newfield Park Eddie Sweeney Tony de Obasth George Syme Posiion Mikkey Roth Mickey Roth Syme Roth Gus Sandy al “Spred” Roberts Joe Fivarnik Ill State Bill Chalko Manny Kein al Rich Jim Ward Elliot Graham Harding High Central High Wheeler Wilson Kane Centrals Hart Grammar School

Yale Stands Pat on Caldwell Case

In Cambridge Harvard authorities indicate no new action will be taken to reinstate Bruce Caldwell, the Yale backfield star barred from the Yale Harvard game. Harvard has waived the rule and awaits Yale's stance, with Yale officials reportedly viewing Caldwell's incident as settled.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Bing Bruce Caldwell Yale William J Bingham Harvard Athletics EM Star New Haven Tolay

Dartmouth Names Dick Black Grid Coach Headline

Dick Black was elected captain of the Dartmouth college football team for next year but is injured and confined to the college infirmary after the Brown game. The Brown contest was the only major game he played this year.

Dover Richard W Stack Feri Ill Dartmouth

Central-Harding Tilt Officials Are Named

Officials for Saturday's Central versus Harding Highs tilt were announced. Herman Swaffield of Roger Ludlowe High Fairfield serves as referee Clarence Wana maker coach of Yale hockey team as umpire and C E Kingsbury Stamford serves as head linesman.

Central Harding Herman Swaffield Roger Ludlowe Fairfield Clarence Wanamaker Yale C E. Kingsbury Stamford

Stratford and Fairfield clash in suburban gridiron showdown

Fairfield High meets Stratford High this Friday at Roger Sherman field in a key Class B title race tilt. Fairfield seeks revenge after a 26 13 loss to Kingswood and aims to curb Stratford’s hopes in a bitter, injury cautious pregame with Coach Walter Hellman fielding a near same lineup, possible Ziroh return from a shoulder issue.

Fairfield Fairfeld High School Stratford High School Roger Sherman Field Kingswood Stratford Bridgeport Walter Hellman Cop S Combine jMsuddy Fairfields Aefeat Hellman Ziroh Randall le Strople Beirne Welsker Richmond

Bridgeport Battery A Routed by Milford in League Clash

Bridgeport Battery A traveled to Milford Wednesday night and were decisively defeated by Battery E 41 to 11 in the Inter Battery Basketball League. Milford capitalized on turnovers and strong defense to pull away early, sealing the win in the third period.

Bridgeport Batter A Milford Battery E

Holy Cross fears Boston University ahead of big game

Worcester Mass November 17. Holy Cross seeks focus on the upcoming November 24 showdown with Boston College while pausing on Saturdays match versus Boston University. The Crusaders face a weak backfield due to injuries and struggle with a ball carrying shortage, while last year Boston University beat Holy Cross 3 0.

Worcester Mass Associated Press Holy Cross Boston College Crusaders Boston University Terriers O'Donnell

Newtown Academy to Meet Newtown High

The Newtown Academy quintet will be the attraction at Hawley school gym Friday night a lively contest is anticipated The younger students at Newtown Academy and Hawley second team will play the preliminary game Hawley High will play Bethel High at Hawley gym on Wednesday night November 23

Newtown iBy Newtown Academy Hawley School Hawley High Five Bethel High School

New Haven and New Britain Win Roller Polo Tilts

New Haven defeated Wallingford Tigers 4 to 0 in Wallingford in opening home game of the American Roller Hockey League. Seventeen fouls were called, one short of the 18 record. A separate minus-score mark for Fall River and Providence was threatened but not met.

Wallingford Assocated Press New Haven Wallingford Tigers Falliver Providence Hardy New Britain Rg Associated Press Waterbury

Central and Harding pep assemblies spark battle preview

Central and Harding student bodies stage pep assemblies to back their teams for a big clash. The Knights of Staten Island face a strong rival lineup led by Cody Rowe and Meserole. New Haven, Haven Harkins and teammates prepare for a tight contest with undedined standings. The night also features New Britain's 6 0 rout of Waterbury in roller hockey plus listed lineups and referees shaping both shows.

Central Harding Knights of Columbus Basketeers Staten Island Kacey Iweup Herb Hart Joe Burns Larry Neary Kaceys Cody Rowe Meserole Cretelia Keccys New York New Jersey Paramounts Bachelors Nes Haven Harkins Staten Island Racers Jeotins Ba Burns Fear’ G New Haven Harkins Davies Piameno Sees Hart New Haven Davies Heshagen Seneeeenes COGP Wallingford Hardy Keegan Seeeee Reese Rowe Duggan Lovegreen Conney Donnelly Laviler Shute Creteliz Saunders McDonald

Central High Turples Up for Harding Game Pep Rally

Battery D beat Battery B by 44 to 6 in a league game. Holmes and McPadden led scorers with 12 and 10. A pep assembly at Central High energized students for the upcoming clash with Warren Harding at Newfield Park. Principal Moore opened, Alvin Bruel introduced a new football song, and cheerleaders led cheers for players and Coach Reilly.

Battery D Battery 8 Inter Battery Ieague Esterday Holmes McPadden Central High Warren Harding High Newfield Park CG .Moore Bulkeley Moore Alvin C. Bruel Fiske Roger Fox George Dixon Reilly Syme Roberts Roth Rolleri Sandy Sakowite Sau Scully Pappas Doherty Cullahan Haikabus Heaphy Gross Danber Lakaopoulos Angilopoulos Waidell Huey Lafontaine Dreyer Jennings Wakeley Burke Carboneau Spellman Assembly Gooch Mead Swezey Chen Behine Harold Foote Fred Couture David Dobbs Alfred Kahaneck Hardings Vict Toy Harding Band Hedges Coach Mead Behing

Central Highs meet West Haven in return at Seaside Park

Central Highs soccer eleven aims for a third straight win against West Haven High in a return match at Seaside Park this afternoon. Coach Barron’s team, after a 2–0 victory at West Haven recently, seek to repeat the upset as both squads push toward the season’s end and lineup details list Tuttle, Hesk, Leddy, Keayes, and others in key positions.

Central Soccer West Haven Hilltoppers Seaside Park Central Highs Central Central High Barron West Haveners Central West

Fairfield Meets Laurels Tonight

Fairfield hosts Bridgeport’s Laurels in a 6 pm game at American Legion Hall with a preliminary contest featuring the Fairfield Wild Cats. The local five, led by J Russell Moran and N Russell, seeks momentum after an overtime loss last Friday to Bridgeport Criterion and a season-opening win.

Fairfield Laurels of Bridgeport Fairfield Big Five American Palificki Arestate J Russell Moran N Russell Risley Charles Houison

New College Hockey League to Be Formed

Montreal reports a new inter national college hockey league forming with Yale Princeton Williams Toronto Montreal and McGill almost ready. Local college authorities expect formal approval from two colleges to finalize schedules for next season.

College Hockey League Montreal Yale Princeton Willams University of Toronto University of Montreal Mclll

Central High Faces Harding After Key Injuries Storied Cup At Stake

Central High, defending holder of the Frei Cup, prepares for a pivotal game with Harding High amid injuries to Eddaia Wasson and Watson, with Hurley possibly available. Coach Reilly and Coach Mead pushed for fitness at Seaside Park, emphasizing tackling, punt returns, and line drills as both sides seek a crucial victory tomorrow.

Central High School Eddaia Wasaox Reilly Central High Eleven Isong Wasson Cole Lapre Hilltop Watson Eddie Hurley Reiily Hurley Harding High

Brooklyn Pros to Show Strong Team Here Sunday

The Brooklyn Professional team, led by Haver quarterback and Merlon fullback, faces the Mohicans Sunday afternoon. Coach Eddie Reilly oversaw a heavy workout at Newfield as injuries from last Sunday's game against All-New Britains ease, with many players ready to compete.

Brooklyn Mohicans Haver New York University Merlin Penn State White Frankford Yellow Jacket Invaders Eddie Reilly Newfield Brooklyn Mohicans

Dixies Organize For Coming Court Season

The Dixies of the South End prepare to open the 1927 28 basketball season booking games through manager Phi Guerin at 345 Park Avenue. Roster features top junior players Freddie Schiller Frank Keller Ed Tarsavage Billy Sansone Johnny Augist George Murdock John Conley Peter Klein George Carpenter and Phil Guerin.

Dixies South End Phi Guerin Park Avenue Freddie Schiller Frank Keller Ed Tarsavage Billy Sansone Johnny Augist George Murdock John Conley Peter Klein George Carpenter Phil Guerin

Joe Dundee to defend welterweight title at Madison Square Garden

Joe Dundee welterweight champion will defend his title at Madison Square Garden New York on December 12 against an opponent chosen by Tex Rickard. An agreement for a 16 round title bout against any man Rickard might select was signed by Max Waxler and Jess McMahon.

Philadelphia Associated Press Joe Dundee Madison Square Garden New York Tex Rickard Rickard Max Waxler Dundee Jess McMahon

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