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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1926
Page
7
Yale Princeton clash shows strong southern opposition yet eastern defenses prevail. Georgia smothers Yale while Dartmouth and Virginia halt opponents. Army, NYU, and Navy score decisive wins as Harvard suffers a setback to Holy Cross.
Plans for forming a Knights of Columbus basketball squad head toward a head as tryouts are held tomorrow at 8 PM in the clubhouse gym on Washington Avenue. Manager Charles Johnson urges interested members to attend, aiming for one of the city’s best teams this year.
Tommy Red Jarrett of New Haven Connecticut captured the Nightweight division crown at the National Guards of eastern states boxing tournament held at the Ninth Coast Artillery armory. The eight round bout against Tee Weedo of New York ended in a unanimous decision for Jarrett.
The Sportlight salutes a keen boxing observer who says Harry Wills could beat Jack Sharkey if he fights clean. Sharkey risks getting worn down by Wills’ power and cleverness, while both men eye future clashes with Tunney, Delaney, and Dempsey as talks swirl over a possible title mix.
New York Ort. It is said Harry Wills, once favored over Tunney and Dempsey, is a 7 to 6 choice over Jack Sharkey in a fifteen round bout Tuesday night. Bettors weigh Tunney’s upset of Dempsey and wonder how Wills will perform. Sharkey aims to provide real competition, but may fall short of Tunney’s finish.
The 1926 World Series ended at Cleveland as Grover Cleveland Alexander shut down the Yankees in crucial moments. The Cardinals won after Alexander twice tied the series, earning $6 264 for winners and $4 168 for losers. The game featured dramatic pitching, base stealing attempts, and sharp bashing of Yankees stars as St Louis sealed the title.
Bobby Andrews, pro at New Haven Country Club, earned membership in the Hole-In-One club after driving the ninth hole at Yale golf course. The 225-yard hole plays over a lake from tee to green. Events reported from New Haven on October 10.
The results list shows a series of football game scores with teams such as Detroit Panthers 10 and Milwaukee 43, Green Bay 7, Chicago Cardinals 18, Pottsville 24, Dayton 6, and Brooklyn Horsemen plus Providenza Steam Roller 19. Other lines include New York Giants 0, Rock Island 7, Chicago Bulls 3, Canton 0, Akron 0, and Columbus Pirates 0.
New York and St. Louis set 19 records in the seven games with 328,001 fans attending and receipts of 1,207,884. Babe Ruth led offensive raids with ten records broken and four runs driven in, while St Louis, Lester Bell, and team marks also figured in the historic output amid rain and cold.
The Bridgeport Swimming association will hold a regular meeting at the Welfare building on Wednesday. C Buckingham will preside and plans for the winter season will be discussed. The possibility of an indoor tank is among topics as the association works to foster water sports in the city.
Boxing card at Rakocal hall features Eddie Lords vs Jimmy Jarrett for the state lightweight championship in an eight round main event. Jarrett recently defeated Lee Weede to claim the 136 pound New York National Guard title. Bridgeport lightweights Johnny Allen and Phil Chapman are among other matches discussed with potential opponents.
Port Chester prepares for its second annual national marathon from Columbus Circle in New York to Liberty Square Port Chester on October 12. Top entrants include Al Whitman, Clarence De Mar, Frank Zuna, Schou Christensen, Chuck Meuiler, Percy Wyer, Bill Kenedy, Harvey Frick, Harry Parison, Mike Lynch, A Vern Holes, Edouard Fabre and other Olympic and national race veterans. The field spans East and West, aiming to prove the best long distance runner title across the country and Canada.
In mud at Newfield Park yesterday afternoon the Mohican football team and the Brooklyn Blue Devils fought to a 0–0 tie. Both sides produced sharp defense and multiple scoring chances but poor footing and breaks kept the ball from crossing the goal line, with a late drop kick by Ray Shea coming closest to a score.
Red Grange and the New York Yankees defeat New Britain 19 to 0 in Hartford. Grange scores a second TD from the goal line after a 40 yard run and a 26 yard reception. Eddie Tryon shines with a 25 yard return for the opening score as about 8,000 watch.
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