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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1927

Page

20

Mistrial Declared In Dempsey Kearns Framing Suit Scene Heavy

Newark, N J November 21 dramatic court proceedings ended the 933 333 and a third dollar damage suit by Jack Kearns against Jack Dempsey with a voluntary nonsuit. Counsel accused Dempsey and Tex Rickard of framing the case as a tempest of shouts threats and tears filled the courtroom. Judge Runyon signaled a mistrial though no guilt was found while Kearns planned to refile the lawsuit.

Newark N. J Associated Press Jack Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Kearns Dempsey Tex Rickard Arthur Driscoll Hippe Driscoll Runyon Arthur Bager Richard Saget George L Rickard Rickard Sager Foy Driscollin Sagers Dempsey-Kearns New York State Bozing Commission Estelle Taylor Unitates

Hulbert Heads Amateur Union Again

Cincinnati dispatch reports Murray Hulbert of New York re-elected president of the Amateur Athletic Union for a fourth term by unanimous caucus vote. Daniel J. Ferris was chosen to succeed Fred W. Rubien as secretary treasurer. Rubien had resigned. Vice presidents named Avery Brundage C W Streit Charles Brennan Frey Hoff man. 1928 convention set for New York.

Cincinnati Associated Press Murray Hulbert New York Amateur Dialetic Union Hulpert Daniel J. Ferris Fred W. Rubien Rubien

Slattery to Meet Loughran December 12 at Madison Square Garden

Tommy Loughran faces Jim Slattery in a heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden New York on December 12 under the National Boxing Association. The 175 pound contest is part of Loughran’s calendar and will not affect his upcoming bout with Leo Lom ski in Aberdeen Washington on January 6 at the Garden.

Tommy Loughran Jimmy Slattery National Boxing Association Madison Square Garden New York City Loughran Leo Lomski Aberdeen Washington the Garden

Maroons Capture Fifth Straight in Meriden Showdown

Meriden defense clamped down on Waterbury Shamrocks as the Maroons won their fifth straight American Roller Hockey league game 3 to 0. Purcell and Jette starred for Meriden, while Waterbury fell on three fouls leading to its only tally.

Meriden Waterbury Shamrocks Maroons Waterbury Purcell Jette Kothes

Lexington race day results and standings summary

Race by race results from Lexington include eight events with horses such as Mose Shepoff and Jolly Boy, times ranging from 1:12 to 2:48, and multiple also ran entries. The card lists owners, jockeys, odds, and times, followed by a New Britain New Haven roller hockey game recap with overtime and scoring details.

Mose Shepoff Guerra Watson Connolly Little Jimmy Myer Bracklesby Upsetta Andry Little Boris Gladstone One Way Theo Fay Jolly Boy Hardy Silene Lillian Meyer Garner Sue Barker Marble Arch Rodney Thane Veces Dette Briar Hill Leavain Busy Fairy C. Myers Dr. Rankin Gamer Lady Jule Stert‘ton Don T. Little Brigade Nauset King’s Row Gussie Jean Bond Daffodil Smith Jealous Mazone Lady Lynn Fdna Gienn Querriere Apoka Malvina Pont Patricia Marian George Be Mar Indianapolis Petruchion Chiavett Wiliam Algo Angleplane Firewater Resolute New Britain New Haven Watkins Liineups Summa Yew Mayen New Beltaliries Higeiia Eet -McAloon Donnelley Ye. Brown Mi Blount

Frankie Genaro to Meet Silverberg Here in Bridgeport

The Nachollal Boxing association favors two flyweight title bouts. Plans call for Frankie Darip of England, European title holder, to face Frankie Galas, former American flyweight holder, with a second potential match between Frankie Genaro and Pinky Riverberg set for Bridgeport on December 3 or November 10.

Nachollal Boxing Association Tovk Frankie Dariip England Frankie Galas N B.A Lew Anger Frankie Genaro Pinky Riverberg Bridgeport

Benefit Boxing Show For St Marys Church

A boxing show featuring leading professionals and amateurs will be held at St John’s Hall on Thanksgiving night to benefit St Marys Church. The program lists Steve Smith Johnny Saxon Frankie Cavanaugh Ley Dohusan Edie Keeley Jules Sombathy Henry DiJulo Kaya Russell Pat Duffy and Kayo O Hilen with Frank Munich heading the organizing committee and members J P O Neil William Stapleton R F P Scherndorf Joseph M Flynn and Alfred Spencer.

St .Mary’s

Tiger Five 10 Meet Red Men in Annual Series

The Tiger Big Five at its city will meet the Norwalk Red Men in the first game of their annual series tonight at the Sokol hall on Hallett street. The Auburns will play the preliminal contest at 8 15 pm meeting a last junior team. The big game will begin at 9 30 pm.

Tiger Norwalk Red Men Sokol Hall Hallett Street Auburns Wll

St Johns and Olivet Win in Church League Action

St Johns defeated Park Street on October 18 and Olivet won from Black Rock in the Church League last night. Tom Wilber and Patten were the high scorers of the games. The scorer finished the report.

St Johns Park Street Olivet Black Rock Tom Wilber Patten

Cox Wins Intercollegiate Cross Country Title at Six Miles

Rangy Bill Cox of Penn State won the Intercollegiate Association cross country title for the second time, leading Penn State to a clean sweep of team and individual titles on the six mile Van Cortlandt Park course. Detwiler of Penn State won the three mile, with Penn State also taking the team crown. Harvard, Maine, Dartmouth, and Syracuse followed in the team standings.

New York Bill Cox Penn State College Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America van Collandt Park Rocherley Gui Wiles Penn State Nittany Juanes Sat L Gwent Jae Harvard Malen Nittany Day of Taumps Richard Detwiler Miles Dartmouth Syracuse Ibird Detwiler Sparago Pataker Cox Harry Richardson Maine Couse Camerlon Jim Reed Vieldix Francis Lindsay Ben Me ‘Embeck Pennsylvania Louis Lee George Offenhauser Pengutie Henry Kittle Henry Ratcliffe John Ful Cornel John Overton Ra Yele Vicam Penn “Des Pee Tike Guital Gould Leon Andrews Hazard Union Desent Yale Dartsmouth Princeton Magdallan Fordham R. O'brien Cameron Bullock Yale Penn Syracuse M.it Rutgers Cornell Columbia Y. U Manhattan

Trade Quintet Starts Tonight At State Trade School

The State Trade school quintet opens its season tonight under new coach Chartie Lea. Regulars Ryback Flannagan Duda headline the lineup against the Alumni, a team dominated by Lesko and partners. The Alumni squad features Lesko, Ryback, Flannagan, Hanusoveky, Trisko, Uriaveghn and Lipovsky in the rotation.

Chartie Lea Tacry Onard Mass JIM Lesko Ryback E Fianagan Hanusoveky Let Lgst Trisko Uriaveghn Lipovsky

Bowie Race Day Results Show Mixed Card At Local Track

Results from a Bowie program detailing races for two year olds and up. Winners include Alain's Bay in race one, Juan Grier in race two, Lovek in race three, Big Sweep in race four, Comet and Scat among others in later claiming races. Time figures and notable also-rans listed for each event.

Baker Alain’s Bay Bigot Schaefer Stage Struck Memory Broom Whisk Larstin Sirdar Sable Laiock Sonny Golden Sangamo Motown Juan Grier Ciaremile San Carlos Barnes San Ami Workman Appellate Bud Bud Dolly Dunbar Sabiut Skirmishe Caretree Kensington Aq Silvermire Bir Barles Maryland Lass O'Gowrie Dotty Vedder Chiton Forge Leyland Abel Acso Ganble Townson Comet Chalmers Ippern Fisher Rajel Charge Signola Ator Foreiark Rockhaws Ebuford Baines Golden Volt Chalmere Hustle Ian Fentight Lidy McNeil Golden Lux Math Jenny Dean Realization Jack of Clubs Ivetta Three D's Manwell Long Joe Belfont Bines Si Glen Jostal

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