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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1927
Page
18
Eastern football turns toward the last games with Yale and Harvard settled. N.Y.A. prepares for a Lincoln meeting with Nebraska. Brown, Colgate, and Colgate's Thanksgiving contest with Brown highlight final practice. Team veterans near final appearances as seniors brace for postseason showdowns.
Renewal of the Thanksgiving football rivalries shows Pennsylvania ahead of Cornell and Syracuse. Penn State and West Virginia trail, while Pittsburgh leads over Washington and Jefferson. Historic series pages list game dates, gates, and winners through early 20th century, with Penn and Pitt strong across multiple matchups.
Fred Voos newly elected president of Bridgeport Baseball Club will attend the Eastern League annual session in Albany N Y today to discuss league matters. He says no trades will be sought and a new manager will be appointed soon. A split season plan will be among the topics considered.
Central High boys basketball leagues start Monday with two divisions the National and the American supervised by Hugh Barron. National games are Monday afternoons with teamsRooms 245 318 221 224 223 and 310. American games Thursday afternoons with Rooms 220 216 313 222 323 and 218. First week schedule lists games on Nov 28 and Dec 1 with times shown for each matchup.
The 1927 Illinois football team celebrated its Western Conference championship at a Champaign banquet. Coach Robert Zuppke praised the players as the best group he had coached in his seventeen years. Minnesota boasted a decisive victory over Michigan and rejected any tie in the conference race, while the Risman Big Ten trophy under the Dickinson system was presented to Illinois at a university convocation.
New York report states Harry Wills, a Black heavyweight, plans a staged return within about a month. He predicts a future title bout and mentions a possible fight in the light heavyweight division to earn money.
Irish lightweight champion Mose Doyle from Ireland lands in New York on November 21 seeking the light welterweight title. His fiery reputation and recent bouts draw attention as he vows to claim the crown held by Sammy Mitchel.
The St Cyrils set a new league high of 1644, nearly 100 more than St Joseph, with three straight wins over St Charles and Sacred Hearts sweeping St Marys. Jimmy Kelly led with 244 in other games as St John and St Neasec edged St Stephens in two of three.
New York November 21 Paulino the man today was quoted a six to five favorite to beat Johnny Risko Cleveland heavy in their ten round shuffle at the Garden Friday night.
Alexander M Stoll Meyer of Trinidad was selected captain of the 1928 Harvard University soccer team. He is a member of the class of 19 and plays left wing. He prepared for the role and took a leading part in early team activities.
Harding High and Hartford Public High clash for the state title, but officials cannot fix a date. Hartford refuses to extend the season beyond Saturday while Harding pushes for December 3 at Bridgeport or Hartford. Debate over scheduling follows prior tough games, including Harding’s 12 to 7 win over Central and a 12 to 0 victory over Stamford.
Mohicans prepare for the annual battle with Stamford at Newfield on Thanksgiving Day. Wilde hails Onid team for strong showing as Cleveland coverage notes the leadup and alumni sentiment surrounding the event.
Mitchell Clark reports a stacked local boxing card with rivals Georgie Da and Steve Smith headlining a ten round bout. Day trains at Grand Street New Haven while Smith prepares at Acorn gym. Semi finals feature Culver vs Castie and promising lightweight prospect Culver, easing back after injuries, faces a rugged foe. Other bouts include Bryin vs Cavanaugh and Middleton vs Hees, with Triano meeting Leonard in the opener.
Newtown Nov 21 By Speci Compmuent the last quintet of the Newtown Athletic club wil en counter the ends of Danbwy at Town all Newtown Friday night the lo cal Leam Jo made up to former girls o the local counts Hank Gritten of Bridgeport will referee the name The line up of the Athletic club fol lows Prank Hopkins tf Thomas Ken neds If Thederick Kuhne George Farol to doin Ray ding Francis Hubbell substitute Dancing will to low the game.
Yale Daily News lauds TAD Jones for his eight seasons at Yale, noting 46 victories, 14 defeats, and three ties while expressing desire for his return as football coach for next year. The piece frames Jones as a pivotal figure in Yale football history and signals strong sentiment for continuity.
The Ohio State athletic board ends the traditional captain election across all sports amid campus politics concerns. November 19 actions prompt postponement of announcement until after football season. Athletes fear the change may affect team morale and selection fairness.
Central High's sone team meets Warren Harding in the second game of a two match series for the city championship this afternoon. Harding won the first contest 2 1 and seeks the title while Central hopes a decisive victory ends their season on a high note.
Central High school hosts a theatre event inviting participants from Central and Harding to attend tonight. The program includes a screening of the Cont 1 Huding game photos and a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Central High school with entertainment by Solis Thtatle management.
Worcester boxing card features Simon Pure teams from Stamford Norwalk and Daibury, top contenders listed for a return bout. Main event includes Tony Brown and Peterson in a four round setup, with wins and matchups outlined and a planned confrontation with Billy Burns of Westpath mentioned.
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