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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1927

Page

20

Johnny Dundee Fails in Comeback at Kacey Hall Tonight

Former champion Johnny Dundee loses in a 15 round bout as Tony Canzoneri wins the semi final in New York. Canzoneri outweighed Dundee and earned a judges decision. attendance was 8,808 with net receipts of 34,457.

THE Bridgeport Telegram Johnny Dundee Kacey Hall Canzoner Ras Dundee Jee Canzoneri Burrone Schwartz Baltimore Mun Johnny Erickson New Bradin Brooklyn Grande Phillippines Randin Martin Heaton Henry de Wenker Wenker

Princeton Holds Light Drill for Coming Game

Princeton NJ Oct 24 The Princeton varsity had only a light workout today in preparation for the William and Mary contest Saturday. The second team scrimmaged against the scrubs and won 6 to 0. After a run around the field the varsity players were sent to the dressing room.

Princeton N. J Associated Press William and Mary Scrubs

Steve Smith Victorious Over Duan In Holyoke

In Holyoke mass October 24 by Associated Press Steve Smith of Bridgeport earned a 10 round verdict over Tommy Dunn after a first round knockdown. Earlier York’s Joey Kaufman won on a foul in the fifth over Sammy Offerman of New York in a scheduled 10 round bout.

Holyoke Maas Associated Press Joey Kaufman Coney Island Sammy Offerman New York Kaufman Offerman Steve Smith Bridgeport Tommy Dunn Smith Teddy Beidman California Jules Sompathy Enrith

Horse Racing Card Shows Multiple Races and Winners

A detailed results page lists seven races with entries, weights, times, and performers. Dry Moon leads the first race, Partake and Doctor Fred contend in the second, Peter Prim and Silver Winga in the third, Hot Time and Rival headline the fourth, Irish Pal and May Cooper in the fifth, Sturdy State and Jessie Belle in the sixth, Alloy and Samaron among others in the seventh, plus additional results from the Avondale and Norwood events with times and payouts.

Peter Prim Connolly Silver Winga Troteek Judge Caverly Bolden Mr. Kirkwood Yalovian Jack Horgan Pepper Shot Bollero Rival Philpot Anna Marroto Hebert Florence Mills Balboa Big Sweep Irish Pal Hardy May Cooper Hughes Black Wood Sisher Wecker Drive Miss Torch Noine Blessefield Gera B Sturdy State Finnerty Jessie Belle Francis Sphere Asoran Kanawha Lough Linder Candy Rock Royal Oak Tommy Foster Captain Conan Love Palm Court Alloy Samaron Peterson Firth of Toy

Football Star Safe After Three Weeks Lost in Forest

Grover McGovern, former St Thomas College football star, returned to civilization near Grand Marais after being stranded 40 miles from the nearest settlement for three weeks with a back injury and paralysis. He crawled, then walked, covering six days to reach help and later told his tale of survival in Chicago Bay. In the same report, racing results list several races with horses Sleepy Time, Forecaster, Lucky Play and others with times and placements.

Minneapolis Minn Associated Press Minneapolis, Journal Today Grover McGovern St. Thomas Civilization Chicago Bay Grand Marais McGovern Lake Shore

Laurel Race Results Overview From First to Sixth

The Laurel card lists six races with purses from 1 300 to 2 000 dollars. Highlights include McCarthy Moore and Gracie among early winners in the first race, six furlongs open two year olds in the second, and maidens plus handicap sections through the Somerset Handicap and Blue Ridge stakes with times ranging from 1 13 to 1 51.

Fair Lark Jackson Boyish Bob Chalmers Milania Mergler Rati Marie Blanche Miss Martin Fire Fairy Lily Sue Devious Sun Ranger Niki Lillian Esmond Nowana Shawl Julie Richards Olive Dexter Harry Heilman Bristol Stanmore Bodyguard Serko Gymkhana Arno Fields Brown Study Warner Fuerst Phineas Moonyeen Claire General Tripp Jim Bean Ambition Bayou Crusader Sande Gaffeman McTaggart Princess Doreen Ellis Edith Cavell Mara Banton Blue Ridge Water Lad Congress Schaeffer Polish Huff Mime Club Vespers Inquisitor Mellet Panther Modification Eugene Sun Meddler Chancellor Whitaker George J Bachelor’s Error Speare Rocklight Canadonns Gilmore Ed Pendleton Sandpile Agefi Dentaria Sea Bee Bubtle Whiskey Run

Latonia Race Day Opens With Claims and Furlongs

First race for three year olds and up at six furlongs shows Edna Glenn and Violet Betyt leading the field with paid odds. Second race for two year old fillies ends with Storm Signal and Clee among the top finishers as time hits 1 12 4 5. Third race features Seagrave and Dinzo battling over one and one sixteenth miles, with Love Child close behind as prize money tops 1500. Fourth race starts for two year old fillies with early results listed.

Dry Moon Bowden Odd Seth Hicks Pontela McCrassen the Hangman Leo Lampe Quoen Olivia Hetty Ball Prince Pan Colonel Spregue Poison Devil Girl Gay Parisian Partake Meyer Doctor Fred Geving McGonigie tan—Zefine Civility Totara Our Maggie Clear Star Ferneth Jackie Boy Glint O’ Gold Colonel Campus Avondale Neil McDonald Crump Hedemars Lauscher Perle D'Or Garner Sweet May Misa Lee Fluff Circe Norwood Rhinock Hunt Florian Anderson Canaan D. Smith Marcon San Utar Indian Love Call Malvina W. Garner Fairy Man My Son Steel Algoran Mom’s Boy Alabama Iraq Billy Baughn Marlboro Royal Omar Max Brick McDott Susan Rebecca Gerner Heed Allen Fewell Bright Sten F. Hastings Growing’ Board A. Collins J. Maiden Jet Aragon C. H. Miller Grace H BE. Fator Maanwell Stuart Edna Glenn Violet Betyt Bileg Margon C. Meyer Watch It Bolton Friendlike Little Jimmy Quince King Deapard Daffodil Chesterbrook Sincerely Storm Signal Picton Clee Virginia Beauty Spotlight Dallas D Smiling Betty Rose of My Heart Edith Alice Blanche Epine Nauset el Mondace Helen Handset Seagrave Myer Dinzo Love Child Luther Time Julie Lane Mandelette Dynamo Gregfrre Bocaratone

Kelly Winner In Waterbury Bout

Jock Kelly state amateur Middleweight champion out pointed Larry James of Ansonia in the feature bout. Johnny Reynolds Waterbury scored a technical knockout over Johnny Pundee. Harmon Waterbury 106 pound champ defeated Steve Vane of Derby. Morrison Waterbury beat Curman Sugman. Durant Springfield knocked out Joe Daley in first round. Anone Springfield defeated Charles Vaorneli Waterbury second. Billy Kelly beat Stanley Zremeski Springfield in four rounds.

Waterbury Associated Press Jock Kelly Larry James Ansonia Franco A. A Johnny Teynolds Johnny Pundee Jack Harmon Stata Steve Vane Derby Bobby Morrison Curman Sugman Deby Elxra Harry Durant Springfield Joe Daley al Anone Charles Vaornelil Billy Kelly Stanley Zremeski

Eddie Kane Loses Suit To Longshoremen Officials

New York Oct 24 By Associated Press Eddie Kane manager for Tom Gibbons Sammy Mandell and other boxers must pay Richard Butler 4500 for arranging the 1924 Gibbons Bloomfeld London bout Supreme Court Justice Black ruled Butler president of the Longshoremen Union testified he arranged the bout with a 5 percent commission and tried to collect but was forced to bring the matter to court Gibbons won the fight by knockout in the third round.

New York Associated Press Eddie Kane Tom Gibbons Sammy Mandell Richard Butler Gibbons Jack Bloomfeld London Supreme Court Black Butler Longshoremen’s Union

Army Starts Drills for Bucknell Game

West Point notes that after a Yale game with only minor injuries Army will train fully tomorrow for the Bucknell clash. Coach Biff Jones led timbering up exercises and a blackboard briefing outlined new angles on weaknesses as the Cadets prepare.

West Point Associated Press Army Yale Biff Jones Bucknell

Springfield Boxers Set for Intercity Amateur Cards

Springfield boxers head a trio of Danbury, New Haven, and Derby entrants in a Star night show at Knights of Columbus hall. Artie Chapdelaine and teammates Marler Pagh an Bill Lieberman Orenstein and Moran face Bridgeport and New Haven rivals with a possible Nagy pairing in the feature.

Springfield Danbury Jim Dwyeget Knights of Columbus Hall New Haven Derby Artie Clapdelaine Jack Delaney Bridgeport Dwyer Joe Nagy Chapdelaine Marler Paghan Bill Lieberman Matt Orenstein Harry Moran Invaders Jack O'Mara Mike Sterback Nick Carba Jules Young Red Tnight Simon Pure Mitt

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