Kaceys and Y M H A Open League Play Tomorrow
Professional basketball opens in Bridgeport with Kaceys hosting Jersey Separates and Y M H A meeting Stamford Separates on the Colonial hall floor. Knights of Columbus host Kaceys as Y M H A debuts against Lock City. St Augustine Trianes also set to clash tomorrow with preliminaries held earlier.
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Bridgeport
Evels
Ccm Stamford
Colonial Hall
Seasice
Knights of Columbus
Kacey
Knights
Lock City
MHA
St Augustine Trians
Buckley
Wae
Willams
Gorman Declines Delaney Bout in Chicago Ring
Promoters failed to raise 19000 in Chicago prompting Bud Gorman to refuse a ten round bout with Jack Delaney. Delaney’s camp sought 12000 for his end while Reilly headed to New York as Illinois Boxing Commission pressed for full purse. Reverbers, once penciled as Delaney’s foe, was deemed too uncertain and Sanctioning officials balked, leaving fans disappointed.
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Arrows
Jack Delaney
Chicago
Bud Gorman
Delaney
Pete Reilly
New York
Illinois Boxing Commission
Gorman
Paul Berlenbach
Gene Tunney
Arcando
McCarthy
Tean
Illinois
Reverbers
Boston Sacle Sharkey
Jargey
Stratfords to use Newfield Sunday in showcase
Manager Kecko of the All-Stratfords announced plans to host the All-Colicvlins, southern colored champions, at Newfield Park this Sunday during Bridgeport Mohicans absence. The visitors, who have defeated strong east rivals and tied Stamford 0 0, present a tough test for the suburban club, which has built a large local following and expects a big gate.
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Kecko
All-Stratfords
Newfeld Park
Bridgeport Mohicans
Race Boys
East
All- Stamford
Stamford
Wason
Mohicans
Stratford Combine
Collegians
Southern College Conference
Lee and Cohen to Meet in Boston
New England welterweight contenders Georgie Kid Lee of Worcester and Meyer Cohen of Holyoke were matched for a ten round bout in Boston on December. The matchup was announced in New York with both fighters aiming to stake a claim to championship contention this season.
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Lee
Cohen
Boston
New York
New England
Georgie
Kid) Lee
Worcester
Mass
Meyer Cohen
Holyoke Macs
Polo Franchise Granted to Simmons Promoter
Sam Simmons, veteran roller polo promoter, received a permanent franchise in the American Roller Polo league from President A Keane of Hartford and began assembling a team. Games will be played here once Rosedale Hall is prepared.
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Sam Simmons
A. Keane
Hartford
Simmons
Roseland Hall
Baseball Sparks Fly At Joint Winter Meetings In Chicago
New York dispatch notes restless mood as baseball leaders prepare for the major leagues joint winter meetings in Chicago. Landis and Ban Johnson clash over control and term limits while debates rise on shortening the season and penalties for intentional tosses.
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New York
Chicago
Landis
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Fider
National League
Americans
Charley Comiskey
White Sox
Das
Land's
Landis-Johnson
Bove
Lampoon
Hoss
Ford
New York U Court Team Resumes Practice
New York University basketball returns to practice in the second week for the tough schedule. Manager John Longua notes the squad trained on the floating basketball court at the U Training Ship Illinois due to no gymnasium at University Heights. Forty-one candidates answered Coach Howard Cann’s call, while the loss of three regulars from last year dulls the outlook.
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New York
Tniversity
John Longua
Illinois
Universalty Heights
Howard Cann
FUGAZY OBTAINS POLO GROUNDS 10 STAGE BIG BOUTS
Italian promoter Humbert Dugazy announced exclusive Polo Grounds dates for 1927 as he rivals Tex Rickard in the boxing world. He used Ebbets Field for Delaney Berlenbach and Sharkey, and seeks an indoor arena to rival Madison Square Garden with Tunney as champion and Sharkey as a leading challenger.
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New York
Humbert
Jack) Dugazy
Polo Grounds
Tex Rickard
Gene Tunney
Fugazy
Maroons defeat Boston 2 to 1 in rugged hockey game
Montreal Maroons, National Hockey League champions, shook off the Boston jinx to win 2 to 1 in Boston. Referee O Hara called 14 penalties, with Cleghorn drawing a major for a high stick against Phillips. Phillips was injured and carried from the ice.
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Boston
Montreal Maroons
Bruing
O'Hara
Sprague Cleghorn
Cleghorn
Phillips
Milson
Northwestern Team Gets Congratulations From Michigan Presidents
Northwestern scored a win and sportsmanship praise after a telegram from Walter Dill Scott denied demanding the Big Ten title from Michigan. Clarence Cook Little of Michigan thanked Northwestern for its gracious conduct even after Michigan beat the Wolverines 7 to 2. The exchange reaffirmed mutual respect and the season’s championship context.
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ANN Arbor Midh
Northwestern
Weai
Clarence Cook Tittle
University of Michigan
Walter Dill
Scot
Michigim
Michigin
Wolverines
Mins
Lent
Little
Michigan
Mohicans Seek Revenge Against Stamford Here Tomorrow
Bridgeport Mohicans aim to reverse last year’s defeat as Stamford troops visit Park City field. Coach Fade Reilly drives improved tackles, backs, and line play with18 key players, while Stamford counters with a potent rushing attack and expert backfield leadership.
Boxers Prepare for December 6 Armory Bout at Bridgeport
Amateur boxers from across the state gather for a December 6 event at Bridgeport Armory under Navona and county officials. James Duer, Captain Phillip Hurley, and local managers organize a strong program with top youth and novice classes. Stamford Juniors Lew Contin and Budge Port will be represented, promising foes for the evening.
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Bridgeport
Navona
James Du3er
Phillip Hurley
Taxn'y Managera
Stamford Juniors
Lew Contin
Budgeport
I EU
Phemp
Aly
Carpentier Names Delaney Third Best Heavyweight
Paris Nov 23 Georges Carpentier ranks ten heavyweight contenders in his list led by Tunney and Dempsey. He places Jack Delaney third, with Sharkey Loughran Berlenbach Stobart and Dionne among others, praising Delaney's size and skill as the standout in his weight class.
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Carpentier
Delaney
Paris
Georges Carpentier
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Jack Delaney
Jack Sharkey
Tommy Loughran
Jimmy Delaney
Paul Berlenbach
Young Stbrling
Franz Dioner
Pacino
Tunney
Dempsey
Demps Shaker
Wills Beclus Willy
Stribitn
Europe
Carpenter
Buffalo Move to Abolish Football Sparks Local Debate
In New York on November 23, a plan to abolish football in Buffalo area high schools is raised by Henry Jerge amid a city council chairing, with former Mayor Louis Puhrmann involved. A public hearing is set for next Tuesday to discuss the resolution as the community notes the recent death of Harry Winresin, president of the Avath Warh High team, from a fatal injury in an on-field incident between South Lark and Combs.
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Ufatu
Henry Jerge
Louis Puhrmann
Uite
Jorges
Harry Winresin
South Lark Vol Combs Payh
Midas
Oosperea an Leader Ann Arbor Meeting Scores a Win
OOSPEREAAN leader Lanny Ondlert defended his role at the University of Michigan capitancy as the team met today. The meeting followed the end of the 1427 term with the players signaling continued leadership.
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Ann Arbor
Lanny Ondlert
Michigin
Austin Is Named Williams Captain
Williams College names FC Austin of Doushiston captain for 1927 football. Austin, who played end in his first college season, also anchors varsity baseball and hockey squads.
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Williamstown
Masa
Austin
Doushiston
Long Island
Talaway
Willams
Arrows Defy Western Team In Stratford Clash
The Stratford Arrows beat the Nutmegs by 26 to 6 at Weld field. Captain Dinan opened scoring early, with McQuillan Sefferon and Dezuban keying the offense. The Arrows aim to meet the Westerns again, the sole team to beat them this season, and seek a rematch for Thanksgiving at 2:30 p.m. on Hurd Avenue grounds.
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Stratford Arrows
Nutmegs
Arrows
Dinin
Dinan
McQuillan
Sefferon
Dezuban
Stratford
Stratford All Stars
Strateford
Hurd Avenue Grounds
Kacey and St Marys halls to host league contests
The Eastern league will meet in Providence next Monday with Bridgeport officials including President George Hill attending. Holy Name league opens next Monday with two games at Knights of Columbus hall, Saint Marys hall games postponed to avoid conflict with St Charles parish mission. Six parish teams from St Augustine Sacred Heart St Patrick St Charles Saint Marys and Blessed Sacrament vie for first championship in Cathallas churches. Schedule lists December to February games with multiple matchups between Patricks Blessed Sacrament Sacred Heart St Marys St Augustine and St Charles.
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Providence
George 8. Hill
Bridgeport
Bmapleton
Holy Name
Knights of Columbus
St Mary's Hall
St Charles Church
St Augustine's
Sacred Heart
St Patrick's
Chariem 8 Mary’s
Blessed Sacrament
Patricks
Blessed
Sacrament
St. Augustine
Mary
St. Charles
St Patrick
Augustine Va
T Charles
St. Patrick
Mary's
Augustine
St. Mary
Patrick
St Patricks Va
St. Mary S Augustine
St. Patricka
St. Marys
Return Battles Feature Acorn Schedule Friday
Ernie Perry returns to face Izzy Kaplan in an eight round main event at Rakpert tall as Acorn Athletic club presents Friday night boxing. Jim Bones meets Scotty Horsburgh in an eight round bout, Jules Sombathy fights Young Wagner, and Johnny Mason meets Wile Mack in a four round opener on the Bridgeport card.
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Sterling Battlers
Bridgeport
Rakpert Tall
Acorn Athletic Club
West End
Ernie Perry
Izzy Kaplan
Kaplan
Jim Bones
East
Scotty Horsburgh
Ansonia
Jules Sombathy
Young Wagner
New London
Johnny Mason
Thia City
Wile Mack
Grange Footwear Sparks Grid Talk At Chicago
The University of Chicago football team faces coaching calls over foot size as evidence suggests larger shoes are linked to success. Grange’s rare No 11E shoe stands out, while the average Chicago boot runs just under size 8. Only Hobart Neff wears Grange’s size, and backs require special footwear.
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University At Chicago
University of Trinda
Zuppke
Grange
Ileal
Chicago
Hobart Neff
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Marty Ryan
Bogan
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