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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1927

Page

18

Yale Freshmen Scrimmage Notes Hard Work Despite Missing Caldwell

Light scrimmage held as varsity falters without Bruce Caldwell. Yale and New Haven map for Army Mule day with cadets arriving by special train. Descriptions of lineup changes, late adjustments, and efforts to develop a reliable backfield.

Varsity Bruce Caldwell New Haven Lale West Point Lupeh Jones South Yale Brown Axak Yakvarany Absince Hrom Duncan Cox Wie Sel Mage Beast Caldwell Cox Shiy Dhill Johnny Garvig Jomy Jo Caldwell Tous

Practice Drills Highlight Naugatuck Prep Ahead

Central High under Coach Reilly ran a long indoor practice at Newfield Park with a full scrimmage where the first team crushed the second and key players Roberts Roth Sakowitz and Carbonneau starred. Outside, several players worked briefly as rain sent other teams indoors for signal drills and chalkboard work.

Naugatuck Reilly Central High Newfield Park Roberts Mickey Roth Sakowitz Carbonneau Biff ’ Callahan Callahan

Central Soccer Team Practices Before November 12 Game

Central Hoboscher coach Coish Huen Bannon leads a practice at Seaside Park as Hilltop’s first year team readies for a season debut. Captain Willie Hom is chosen. Carl Schaefer is manager with Jack Kelly and Samuel Ruskin as assistants. Possible game vs West Haven High at Seaside Park on November 12. other matches pending vs New Haven Hillhouse Watertown Prep Harding High Congress High.

Coish Huel Bannon Senaide Park Gentil Bocce Barton Willie Hom Carl Schaefer Jack Kelly Samuel Ruskin AL @y Schaefer West Haven High Seaside Park New Haven Hillhouse Watertown Prep Harding High Congress High

Harding High Swims Team Starts Tryouts Under Captain Baum

Warren Harding High opens initial swimming drills at MCA pool under Captain Max Baum. Coach Baum plans to shape a 15 man squad from about 35 candidates, relying on veterans Irving Hanavicnh Russo to anchor the team as sessions continue Tuesdays and Fridays.

Max Baum Board of Recreation Algeline Baum Robert Irving Eugene Hanavicnh Jusepo Russo Bauin Hardings Harding Hu Bec Alachine Harvatich Russo

Two Johnsons on Retired List

Two famous Johnsons in baseball history retire within days of each other. Ban Bancroft, founder and longtime ruler of the American League, turns to other bands while Walter Johnson ends a 20 year Washington career noted for pitching feats including World Series gleams in 1924 and 1925. The pair leave enduring legacies in the sport.

Johnsons Ban Waller Walter Washington Big Bang Barney Landis Byron Bancroft Walter Johnness All Modom All Boys Baines Christy Mathewson Babe Ruth

Walker and M'Tigue to Battle in Chicago

Mickey Walker worlds middleweight champion and Mike McTigue former light heavyweight champion have been matched to box ten rounds in the Coliseum here the night of November 1 Promoter Jim Mullen announced today.

Chicago Associated Press Mickey Walker Mike McTigue Jim Mullen

Watters Reports New Haven Eagles Bring Quebec Player

Willie Watters reports new addition for the New Haven Eagles as practice opens at the arena ahead of the 35th Games starting November 13. The Quebec recruit is the first player to arrive for the season.

New Haven iBy Associated Press Willie Watters Eagles Quebec

Harding Team Rebuilds For Norwich Clash After Injuries

Helding High School football faces a setback as three backfield starters and a varsity lineman are injured from the Naugatuck game. De Rosa Pelton and Deber are out, with Graham's shoulder injury uncertain. Coach Mead reshapes backfield with Klein at end and Sisko moving to halfback, aiming to field a competitive team against Norwich.

Ambridge Mass Associated Press Harvard Aeemed Howie Burns Combs Lord Hep Strong Helding High Schol Naugatuck Tony de Rosa Norwich de Rosa Allstate Pelton Harding Deberth Graham Neary Norwich Mead Upstaters Klein Ane Sisko Kleins Place Harding Theater Chalke Wainae Varsity

Big Ten shaken by last weekend upsets

Chicago October 18. Several Big Ten teams suffer major shake ups after last Saturdays football upsets. Illinois and Ohio State receive the sharpest revamps as they prepare to face Michigan next Saturday. Michigan uses nearly its regulars in workouts, while Iowa strengthens its defense for Minnesota. Wisconsin shows strong passing form, and Chicago begins to shape its regular offense behind the line.

New York Associated Press Princeton Temple University Bill Roper Tigers Cornell Roper Pennsylvania University of Chicago Jonny Shober Wil Maroons Ratowsky Wilner Paul Murphy Stagg Chicago Ilinois Ohio Ohio State Michigan Wisconsin Satmday Harrigan Drils Mille Bovard Dick Yanley Northwestern Zuppke Illinois Iowa Kno Minnesota Indiana Hawkeyes Carixon Iowa Purdue Lafayette Heiter Washington and Jefferson Alabama Stanford Georgia Andy Smith Navy Brown Boston College Notre Dame

Lafayette Lone Survivor From 1926 Elevens Unbeaten

Lafayette stands as the lone survivor from 1926 unbeaten elevens in a tense season. New Haven reports a parade review by mayor and cadet commandant, while New York notes college football upheavals. several top teams face upsets as Octobers shocks reshape the race.

Lafayette

Yankees Hockey Team Practices For New Season

New York Americans announce training camp at New Haven starting next Monday with 11 players reporting. Wilfred Sholty Green replaces Newsy Lalonde as manager. Billy Bouche takes right wing. Vernon Borbes goalie replaced by Joe Miller. Key players include Conachor Simpson Bouche Reise Burch Times McKinnon Bouchard Green. season opener November 15 against the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden.

New York Associated Press Yok New Haven Conn Wilfred Green Newsy Lalonde Billy Bouche Vernon Borbes Joe Miller Lionel Conachor Joe Simpson Clarence Bouche Leo Reise Billy Burch Norman Alex McKinnon Jaddie Bouchard Red Green Montreal Canadians Madison Square Garden

West Virginia backs feature Glenn brothers in lineup

West Virginia lists multiple Glenns in its backfield as Albert Glenn Marshell Glenn and Francis Glenn compete with Georgetown. The trio are brothers, with no relation to other players, aiming to boost the offense and defense in a key matchup against Georgetown.

West Virginia Glenns Pirates Hnd Albert Big Glenn Marshell Little Glenn Francis Tarzan Glenn Georgetown

Yale's Unusually Tall Football Players Break School Height Records

Yale fields a remarkably tall squad with nine starters at six feet or more. Freshman tackle Fred Weicker stands six feet eight inches, while Laddy tackle and Miner also reach six four or taller, making Weicker the most influential new student in New Haven football lore.

Yale Laddy Miner Fred Weicker Tomers New Haven

Chapdelaine Victorious In Local Boxing Encounter

Artie Chapdelaine of Springfield won a sensational three round decision over Johny Snape of Meriden in the feature bout at the Knights of Columbus amateur show at Kacey hall. The card included ten bouts with several Bridgeport boxers winning easily and notable fighters like Nick Fargo and Tommy OBrida also triumphing.

Artie Chapdelaine Springfield Jack Delaney Johny Snape Meriden Knights of Columbus Kacey _ hall Bridgeport Chapdelaine Fargo Nick Fargo Eddie Larkin Tommy Obrida Derby Mike Angeletti O'Brien Meilden Angeletti O Brien Georgie Lewis New Haven Bobby Williams Andrews Pete Andrews Bobby Powers Henry Durant Jules Young Elmer Lawrence New DcConno Simon Pores

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