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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1927
Page
12
The 1926 college football season saw unprecedented attendance from coast to coast and a wave of upsets that toppled former champions. Stanford and Army stood out as leaders, while Alabama and Georgia faced shocks as top teams collapsed across conferences.
Swedish A C players protested Referee T. D. Jeffrey’s call against their side and exited Meadows field four minutes from time with the game against Celtics tied 2 to 2. Officials claimed a Celtic penalty kick. the Swedes chose to abandon the match.
Heavyweight contenders Silverberg of East Norwalk and Bradley of Ridgefield headline a Fairfield county boxing card at Redmen's hall Wednesday. The show includes Union City amateurs and a featured 10 round bout with Pinkey Bradley versus Dark Bradley at the state armory Saturday night, plus several undercard bouts and local favorites in six and four rounders.
The Big Ten season crowned the All-Star Eleven as the top unit, led by captains Benny Oosterbaan of Michigan and Herb Joesting of Minnesota. Michigan’s new $2 million arena and a total attendance over 1.6 million highlighted a year of record crowds and shifting conference schedules toward a longer playing league.
The Professional Golfers' Association will hold its annual business session in Detroit for officer election and to award 1927 titles and 1928 tournaments. French Lick Indiana bids 85 000 added prize for next year's national tournament. Walter Hagen winner in 1927. By law changes include mandatory notice if a qualified player withdraws from the national meet.
Walter Keeley, formerly with the Brooklyn National League team and later a shortstop with the Sacramento Pacific Coast League club, collapsed on the bench during a semi professional game in Oakland. Keeley, about 25, had suffered a ball hit to the head three weeks earlier and died in Modesto, California.
Steamrollers defeat the New York Yankees 14 to 7 before about 10 000 fans in Providence cyclingrome. Red Grange did not carry the ball due to injury but the visitors rely on a strong passing attack. Ed Lynch caught a long touchdown pass from Wildcat Wilson and Curley Oren scored on a late 18 yard run after a lateral. A rally by the Yankees featured Plowhor Foy on a 20 yard dash.
The Chrysley Red Heid basketball team under Coach Jack Mead prepares to open the season against the Fairfield Big Five Thursday evening at the American Legion Hall in Stratford. The Park City girls, entrants in the State Basketball league, will play Bridgeport All Stars as a preliminary.
Mortimer C. Sprague of Callux Texas, an all American tackle, was elected captain of the Army football eleven for 1924 after the squad that defeated Navy returned from New York. Sprague has played tackle for three seasons and his selection followed the cadet ceremony as the team went to the plains. The cadet regiment gave a roaring welcome at the station as the train rolled in with the band playing and rustics on the platform watched the procession.
A new Italian sports field was inaugurated yesterday after four years of construction and a cost of about 600,000. The facility features a track and is expected to invite American teams to compete next year.
Hockey stars from Harvard and Dartmouth meet at the Boston Arena on December 8 in a benefit carnival to raise funds for the United States Olympic ice teams bound for St Moritz. George Owen will captain the Harvard alumni team while Ted Learned skates Dartmouth alums. Olympic figure and speed skating teams also participate in the entertainment program.
Georgia and Georgia Tech clash in Atlanta to decide the Southern Conference title race with 15 of 22 teams through. A Bulldog win boosts national title hopes while a Tech victory reshapes the standings, leaving the title status highly unsettled. Tennessee and North Carolina trail, with Vanderbilt looming if Alabama loses.
Chicago Cardinals defense intercepted five wild passes by Michigan quarterback Land failed drives. Bloodgood of the Bulldogs hit several long runs while Ma honey and Swanson connected on a key drive setting up a Bulldogs score.
Yale and Pittsburgh stand as top claims after a season with no clear eastern champion. Pittsburgh beat Nebraska and Penn State, while Yale defeated Dartmouth Princeton and Army, with Yale’s sole loss to Georgia. Washington and Jefferson also posted strong results, and Army impressed before later upsets.
In a Thanksgiving era reshaping, the Middle West tops the national Intercollegiate standings with 21 victories and 14 defeats, surpassing the East and South. Notre Dame reserves most intersec play while Army Navy face reverses. Princeton tops Michigan State and Pittsburgh beats Nebraska. Georgia defeats Yale.
St Louis Cardinals announce a home and home series with the Boston Red Sox for the spring training campaign. The arrangement was unveiled today by President San Brendan. Bethlehem 1 Fall River 0.
Boston Tigers lead Can 2M Hockey League race as season shifts to crucial games. Coaches and players emphasize defense and scoring balance amid tight standings.
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