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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1926

Page

17

New Speed King Clinches Crown in 200-Mile Salem Race

Harry Hartz clinched the national auto racing title at Salem New York in a dramatic 200 mile event. The race featured record attempts and a late surge by rival drivers with Hartz breaking the world mark before Leo Durie later matched and surpassed it. The meet drew strong crowds and highlighted the era’s top contenders led by Hartz and Durie as the season’s climax.

Harry Hartz Salem Pasiten Pashime Ling Odin Pavel Evans Tony Ralin Tay Lal Stara Tie Spective Tackhard Imedis Tris Bolt Saad Fay Leo Durie Ann

Yale Squad Works Hard in Longest Practice of Year

Yale varsity held its longest practice of the year in preparation for a coming Dartmouth game. The scrimmage featured a standout touchdown and solid work from the first eleven and scrubs.

YALE NTA Haven Yale Varst Rob Varsity Moeabiad Fatinge Dartmouth Yate Lionfsnt

Nutmeg Boxing Club Sees Matchmaker Change Amid Turmoil

Tony Bache will remain matchmaker for Nutmeg Athletic Club of New Haven as the arena delays shows until fall. Paolillo resigns as matchmaker amid internal strife. officials plan no meeting on the slated night and will act on the matter later.

Tony Bache Nutmes Athletics New Haven Ela Elm City New Trayen Nutmes Ne Kihs Paolilla Paolilio Tony Imly Gettber Paothiky Ieee Haven Wag Tehmie

Benefit Program Broadcast for Local Red Cross

A benefit program intended for Florida relief was aired last night on WOwWS after being postponed due to small attendance. Local performers from Legion hall resumed the planned acts, with Dorothy Stevenson as accompanist and a chorus director, featuring songs like By the Waters of Minnetonka and Pretty Primrose Flower. Readings and selections by Ferguson, Bartram, and Miss Stevenson created a lively broadcast, though no contributions were requested by the Red Cross.

Legion Hall Florida Mom' Ss Bridgeport Dorothy Stevenson Minnetonka Turin Tor Dayton Colberts Marjory Heurschel Ces Bartram Tetor Annie Larrie Porter Garraamat Eneadt Vivian Porstram Danny Hoy Jane Chapman Frenea Elsie Stevenson Samily Wyckham Ako Harriet Carl Alannah Ward Burlison Retha Funt Mary Kirk Berethy Peck Helen L'il

Campbell's Driving License Suspended in Norwalk Area

Robert D. Campbell of Bridgeport appears on a weekly list of drivers suspended for driving while intoxicated. Also listed are Robert Bertrand E. Lemaire and Timpson and Ross B. Seaman, all of Norwalk, along with Frank J. D. Lewis of Winsted, Pet Lieswski of Leymour, Raymond Miller of Wenbury, and Roles Wysocki of Ta.

Robert D. Campbell Opty Bridgeport Hauer Robert Bertrand E. Lemaire Timpson Ross B. Seaman Norwalk Frank JD. Lewis Winsted Pet Lieswski Leymour Raymond Miller Wenbury Roles Wysocki

The Surviving Three in Sport Light of Champions

A look at Hagen Ruth and Jones as three survivors of a tough year in sports. Hagen won three professional titles, Ruth hit 47 home runs and set a world series mark, while Jones captured two open titles and extended his medal rule from England to Ohio.

Walter Hagen Babe Ruth Bobby Jones Hagen Ruth Fnal Park Bobby Yankees Spi England Ohio Ater Yale Dartmouth Eiher Navy Princeton Nas Michigan Diiigis Dame Penn State Floc Nets Berkley Cambridge Vamin Inhiense Lkach Gheut Ag Manny Wy Yolmger

Boxing cards announced for multi city venues

Numerous regional boxing shows listed with ten to sixteen round bouts. Notable matches include Joe Gans versus Jim Goodrich in Chicago, Bak versus Freedman in Manhattan, and Benny Valgar versus Jon Azzarella in Milwaukee. Also slated are Bud Taylor, Mickey Travers, Johnny Dundee, and Jack Zivic appearances across cities from Albany to Los Angeles.

Chicago Baby Joe Gans Jimmy Goodrich Chick Suggs Johnny Datto Ney Manhattan Sammy Bak Freedman New York Soflor Worcester Jiass Steve Smith Johnny Drew Milwaukee Wis Benny Valgar Jon Azzarella St. Paul Bud Taylor Via Burrone Waterloo Billy Stribbling Louw Roliinger Albany Wue Harmon Red Werring Philadelphia Tommy Herman George Balduc Shamokin Ad Stone Joe Kurn New London Conn Mickey Travers Young Conley San Francisco Johnny Dundee Yod Morgan Isandta Borton Port Johny Brown Jersey City N. J Carman Cook Mike Thallering Gleveland Jack Zivic Tommy Freeman Los Angeles Taommy O’brien Bob Joe Gans

Chicago Penn series resumes with high scoring clash

Chicago prepares to confront Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, aiming for a first win in six meetings. The 1898 tie remains the lone stalemate as Chicago fields a stronger offense this year, with early-season scores above 40 in several games. The article notes Pennsylvania’s potent attack and Chicago’s defensive strength, highlighting upcoming inter sectional action.

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