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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1926

Page

8

Brooklawn Women Win State Golf Championship Over Hartford

Brooklawn ladies dominated the Connecticut state golf meet at Mal Sequin defeating Hartford 49 to 6 to claim the state title. Georgianna Bishop and Helen Wheeler led with multiple wins, as Brooklawn swept individual and team events despite cool weather and strong Hartford competition.

Rooklawn Hartford Grooklwan Mal Sequin Connecticut Chamip Spridgeport Harts Gklown Becticut Wendel Bor Posse Achuasatts Ile Sequin Georgianna Wop Alles Dorig Bryant Mra. Martin Misa Helen Ler Reycroft Georgeianna Bishop Brook Henry Martelie Hart

Ain't It a Grand and Glorious Feelin

A dramatic brief notes a sudden impulse to commit a rash act interrupted by a special delivery from a mysterious woman, delivered by the postman. The scene hints at tension and surprise with a period voice and concise, crisp wording.

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Central High prep for Naugatuck clash with state title on line

Central High warriors prepare to host Naugatuck in a crucial afternoon battle that could decide the state championship. Captain Chalklin hopes to play after an injury. Foley and Reilly expected in backfield. Szaryus shifts to center. Sherman, Greenberg, McMahon, Meade, Fray, Wasson, Kasey to see action as others rest or fill in.

E Central High Warriors Naugatuck Chalklin Carmel-Hall- Seaport R Foley Reilly Szaryus Carmel Hall Y. Sherman Greenberg Szaryns Chaikin

Schiller Leads Rensselaer Football Backfield Hero

Henry Schiller of Bridgeport, a senior civil engineering student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N Y, plays full back on the varsity football team. He maintains a strong scholastic record and participates in multiple student activities.

Henry Schiller Bridgeport Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Trey N.Y Schiller Institute

Tunney and Dempsey to attend MSG ceremony

New York Oct 19 Madison Square Garden will host a boxing writers Association ceremony where Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey will receive heavyweight belts. Dempsey plans to attend after court duties while Tunney has accepted the invitation. The event may avoid state athletic commission interference as Dempsey is unlicensed in New York.

New York Ring Madison Square Garden Jess McMahon Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Pacific Philadelphia the Garden Boxing Writers’ Association of Greater State Athletic Commission Dempsey Boxing Writers’ Association Convision Tunney Konte Munn Nebraska Carl Warter DeKanh Jim Maloney Boston Roberto Delifino Pat McCarthy Okun Jack DeMare McMahon

New York to host November Olympic planning meeting

Washington will host the quadrennial meeting of the American Olympic Association on November 17 and 18 to set up a permanent setup for America's participation in the 1928 Amsterdam Games. Fred W. Rubens announces an Olympic committee will be named and coaches for the athletic teams may be chosen. The session follows the AAU convention in Baltimore November 14 to 16.

New York Amsterdam Holland Washington American Olympic Association Fred W. Rublen The Amateur Athletic Union Baltmore

Yankee catcher Benny Bengough pursues Senate seat

Benny Bengough, young catcher for the New York Yankees, unable to play in the World Series due to a broken arm, has entered Niagara Falls, N Y, as a Democratic candidate for the State Assembly from the 2nd District.

Benny Bengough New York Yankees Niageara Falls N.Y Benny State Assembly

Princeton Tigers brace for Lehigh with four regulars returning

Princeton N J Oct 19 morale rose after trainer Keen Fitzpatrick announced four regulars who missed the 27 14 loss to Navy will return for the Lehigh game. Captain, Caulkins, Williams and Miles resume action while Slagle, hurt earlier, shows rapid improvement and may dress for practice.

Princeton N. J Tiger Midshipmen Keen Fitzpatrick Shane Lehigh Jake Slagle Washington Davis Bill Roper Dan Caulkins Ted Williams Mike Miles Fitzpatrick Charlie Weekes Une Navy Roper

Babe Ruth Silent Amid Maine All-Stars Win

Babe Ruth batted sparingly as his All-Stats edged the Maine All-Stars at Bayside Park in Portland. He struck out twice against Jimmy Fitzpatrick and appeared in 12 chances without an error. Lanky Jordan of the White Sox pitched effectively for the victors as about 1,060 spectators braved cold rain.

Portland Lanky Jordan White Sox Maine

Routis to Meet Leonard in Broadway Arena Bout

New York Oct 19 AP Andre Routis French lightweight who impressed critics in two bouts here has been matched with Johnny Leonard for a 10 round fight at the new Broadway arena next Monday night.

New York Andre Routis Allentown Johnny Ionards New Broadway Arena

Big Ten Elevens Quietly Adjust for Key Weekend Games

Western Conference coaches report little injury impact after three weeks of play. Michigan and Minnesota face major tests with limited absences while Iowa Chicago and Purdue push toward conference clashes. Indiana Wisconsin and Ohio State also prep for pivotal matchups as title race momentum builds.

Chicago Harper Bob Zuppke Michigan Minnesota Wabash Hanson Iowa

Stratford Golfers Defeat Harding In Season Opener

Stratford High defeated Harding High 21 2 to 9 1 2 at Mill River Country Club rinks. Markostoa scored two points while Captain Duzmatl managed 1 2. Slesson and Nelson led Stratford with three points each. match included notable performances from Chuba Henkel Duzmatl Murko.

Harding High Stratford High School Mill River Markostooa Presidenta Duzmatl Slesson Nelson Stratford

Stratford High Slosson Nelson Roster

Slosson Nelson appears on Stratford High roster. Roblagen is noted in the section alongside the roster entry. The fragment lists players and possibly positions or team notes.

Slosson Nelson Roblagen

Model of Grange Becomes Fireman in Champaign

The 1926 model of Grange on the University of Illinois eleven, Stopty Peters from Billings Montana, is to be commissioned a fireman in the Champaign Fire Department. He will be on night duty as the football season ends. Peters, a running and drop kicking star, failed to raise funds for a team transfer and has supported himself through college.

Champaign Ill Stopty Peters Grange University of Illinois Peters Um.il Mont Hehoel

Industrial Basketball League Planned by YMLCA Teams

An Industrial Basketball league will be discussed tonight at YMC A offices with 12 city factory reps attending. The Atlantic division of the YMCA sponsors the league led by Harry Abbott and Lou Naney. Players signed include Mor rar, Schneider, Simmons, Lenard, Spivack, Roper, Werner, Hays, and others.

Atlitic Department Harry Abbott Lou Nanehy Effentt Seasion Underwood General Electric Bridgeport Brass American Chain Locomobiie Barsicka Barbestos Singers Cranes Bullards Eastern Malteable Iron Harvey Hubbells Bryant Electric Lou Nanedy Morrar Schneider Simmons Lenard Spivack Roper Werner Hays P. Klein Brewster Lanson Harabowaky Btriteh Jiler Jennings McDonough Shutze Cegledy Bischott Pederson

Hawley Emphasizes Aerial Methods in Pre Yale Prep

N. IL Oct 19 Hawley outlines the team’s aerial strategy as it returns to form after injuries. He notes a back-to-start approach for passing with George Tully and Vennie Say key to the evolution. Yale game analysis andThursday practice detailed as the squad works toward Crison Saturday with players Tardy and Phillips sidelined by injuries.

N. IL George Tully Vennie Dartmouth Yale Thurvard John Phillips Harry Tlhliman Crinson

Webster returns to Yale lineup at right tackle

New Haven October 19 AP veteran guard Bill Webster ends four week absence with injuries and re joins Yale football team shifting to right tackle to fill Ryan injury gap from Dartmouth game Saturday Charlesworth moves to guard after starting in Webster’s spot

New Haven Bill Webster Yate Blue Eleven Ryan Dartmouth Charlesworth Webster

Former Cardinals manager honored by fans in St. Louis dinner

Branch Rickey, vice president and former manager of the world champion Cardinals, was honored at a testimonial dinner in St. Louis attended by about 850 people including Senator Williams and ex governors Hadley and Garner. Speakers praised Rickey for building the farm system and bringing in players. Rickey thanked Breadon and Hornsby.

ST. Louis Branch Rickey Cardinals United States Willams Hadley and Gardner J. C. Jones Rickey Cardinal Sam Breadon Greadon Breadon Rogers Hornsby Hornsby

May fine catcher for football play

Newark N J Oct 19 AP Mike Wilson catcher of the Newark International League baseball club faces a 1000 fine and no pay for one year if he continues playing professional football according to statements attributed to Charles A Davids president of the Newark club Wilson a former Lehigh athlete and halfback of the Rock Island team of the American Professional Football league scheduled to meet the Newark team next Sunday Davids holds Wilson as an asset of the Newark ball club risks violating his base ball contract which bars hazardous off season activity Football is not banned by the contract and Wilson plans to test the matter in court if needed he has already played one game with Rock Island

Newark WN. J Aps Mike Wilson Newark International League Baseball Club Charles A. Davids Newark Chab Wilson Lehigh Rock Island American Professional Football League Newark Davids Hazardoues Rock Island Eleven

Indians to Turn Pro Gridders

Dayton Ohio October 19 AP Professional football contracts were signed by Maves Mepain star fullback and George Levi halfback of the Haskell Indian team after negotiations by Akron promoter Charles Skelly. They will start their pro careers after graduating from Haskell.

Dayton Ohio Maves Mepain Haskell George Lavi Charles Skelly Akron McCain Levi

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CTORY Donis Bryant Brooklawn Wayland Ellis Robert Martin Brocklawn Ross McCain G. E. Webster R. K. Smith J. K. Williamson Grace Balch Helen Wheeler Arthur Collins J. W. Parker Seguin Mrs By Briggs Agreer Aptain Chaiklin Bos Hilltop Rensselaer Olympic Committee Princeton Tean Babe Ruth Johnny Leonard BIG Ten Ulmers Hines Maroona Stars Purdue Boislermakers Wuisconsin Pat Page Indiana Var Northwestern Hanis Wisconsin Badgers Oreasy Poes Stone Notre Dame Harding Chuba Henkel Duzmatl Murko Stratford High Traternition Ymlc.a Hawley Kieggeté Lee Vteysno Tabacc Ey Ane Lantre Indians
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