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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1927

Page

10

Tunney Plans Five Year Retirement As Champion

Gene Tunney expects to retire undefeated within five years while remaining heavyweight champion. He discusses future plans, the Dempsey fight, and lessons from his first year as champion, noting he will avoid stage work and fighting with anger.

WEW New York Evening World Gene Tunney Gene Dorbie Jack Tanpeey Chicago Tunney Dempsey Dempesy Devry

Triangles May Go Into Tie For City League Lead

North End Triangles aim to join Auburn A A in a tie for first as they meet the Auburns next Sunday in the City Football League feature while the Westerns are idle. A bulletin from President Bhugrue and Secretary Mahoney shows Western A C lead the circuit. Protest filed by Bridgeport Arrows centers on weights of Triangles players including Wilson.

North End Triangles City Football League Auburns Westerns Triangles Fhat Edward J. Bhugrue Charles E. Mahoney B. PO Western A. C Brooklawna Auburn A. A Bridgeport Arrowa Brooklawns Western AC Bridgeport Arrows Wilson

Tunney Dempsey plan sparked by billion dollar bets

The Sportlight speculates Gene Tunney will fight twice next summer, first Dempsey in July then the winner of Tex Rickard's heavyweight elimination in September, with a third match in New York likely. The column notes Tunney aims to net about a million dollars and retire after the second summer bout.

Gene Tunney Tunney Dempsey Tex Rickard Jack Sharkey Gibson Rickard New York Theo Yankee Stadium Philadelphia Chicago

Hussey Meets Strong Foe Billy Coe Saturday in New Haven

Willie Hussey protege of Alderman Will faces Billy Coe of New Haven in an eight rounder on Saturday night. The card includes four eight round bouts with Hussey aiming to extend his undefeated decision record. Hussey trains at Acorn gym and carries local backing from Alderman Billy Prince.

Willie Hussey Alderman Billy Coe New Haven Hussey Rex Bell Thriller Hussdéy Coe Iceman Acorn Gym Cee Billy Prince Johnny Scalzi Chick Doracy Westport Scalzi Dorsey Jimmy Rossi Westerly R I Jack Petroziio New York Georgie Day Larry Roach Newark N. J Clyde Jones Wilmington N. C Day Rosch Steve Bmith

Horse Racing Card Full of Stakes and Times

Results from multiple races feature three year olds and up in claiming events, with markets and payouts. Notable entries include Agnes Carl, Jack Bauer, General Clinton, Music Shop, Two Pats, The Engineer, Lawley, Gold Handle, and Williamstown Handicap runners, along with times around 1 11, 1 12, and 1 49 for various distances.

Agnes Carl Cleveland Jack Bauer Pool General Clinton Chiaretti Broomster Gee Eff Cee Bottom Weller Superfrank Wnaibee Sun Dancy Chaiming Music Shop Meyer Judy Engineer Russell Time Loretta Brooks Willie's Maid Babe K Chittagong Newport Lawley McDermott Gold Handle Emery Martie Flynn Legere tan—Cartago Royal Penant

Empire Winners Take First Six Races at Five Oaks Meet

Race results show two year olds and three year olds plus older horses contesting events at Five Oaks. Victors include Acquire ridden by P Ratel and Red Cross Princess with F Baker, plus Vie and Quadrille among top finishers. multiple upsets and wide fields noted with times and weights across six races.

M Garner Acquire P Ratel Red Cross Princess F. Baker Violet BH Huette Gowne Dowager Turf Queer Philens Vie F Hustle Gwynne C. Zoeller Wild Aster St. John Dance King Gay Faris Cyclamen Red Curl Lemnos Ten Sixcy Sandawept High Heart Sam Jowt Spring Michael B

Golf follow through tips for Charles Chick Evans Fr

Instructional note on improving golf follow through for Charles Chick Evans Jr, detailing stance, arm extension, wrist break, clubhead alignment, and a controlled finish. Emphasizes left knee brace, open stance, imaginary three foot line, and keeping hands and clubhead moving as one through a complete finish.

Return Bout Between Cuddy and Brown Headlines Card

Return bout between Tommy Brown and Al Cuddy tops a 16 event inter city card staged by Red Men at the Wigwam on Madison Avenue. A near record crowd is expected as old rivals collide in a match billed for a thrilling display.

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Arlington Heights horse race results summarized

Race results from Arlington Heights list seven furlong maiden claiming events with horses such as Irath Goll Jer Scout Nose Dive and Laetae, plus details for two year olds, three and four year olds, and six races overall. Purses include 1200 and 1400 dollar purses, with times and jockeys noted for each entrant.

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