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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1927

Page

8

Veterans Return to Yale Eleven for Dartmouth Clash

Yale prepares to meet unbeaten Dartmouth with a heavy workout in New Haven. Stew Scott returns at end, Karl Brikhardt shifts to quarterback for a brief spell, and Cox and Caldwell score in scrimmages against scrub squads as Tad Jones eyes strong play and adjusted tactics ahead of the showdown.

Bridgeport Telegram Yale Dartmouth New Haven Associate A Stevens Stew" Scott Duncan Cox Karl Brikhardt Johnny Hoben Brillhardt Ho- Ben Craldwell Cox Scrubs Varsity Tad Jones Brown Army

Carr unites pro football under one league banner

Columbus Ohio AP reports Joe P Carr, longtime sport writer turned NFL president, brokered a merger removing two rival leagues. He absorbed C Pyle's American League into the NFL, ending the two-league split that crippled pro football finances. Grange era tensions loom, merger seen as salvation.

Columbus Joe P. Carr Carr National Football League C. C. Pyle Red” Grange Pyle National League New York Yankees Giants New York

Hair-Groom Comb Cream Promises Easy Grooming

An ad style blurb touts Hair-Groom or Har-Groom as a dignified, greaseless hair cream costing only a cent per cent and available at drugstores. It claims a natural gloss, smooths unruly hair, and provides a final touch for a neat appearance.

Central High Soccer Eleven Defeats Lincoln Junior High

Central High’s soccer team traveled to the Meadows yesterday for a practice game against Lincoln Junior High, winning 1 to 0. Mickey Sydiskus scored after a ten minute first-half buildup from Tackacs, as both defenses shined and Coach Barron praised the team’s passing and teamwork.

Central High Meadows Lincoln Junior High Central Lincoln Mickey Sydiskus Tackacs

Meehan Reveals Secret of New York U Signal Calling

New York October 25. Chick Meehan New York University coach reveals a modified huddle tactic used to coordinate plays. He describes players stepping back in formation while the backfield shifts, creating a wheel signal system and a martial cadence to synchronize the team and outpace opponents.

New York Chick Meehan New York University Meehan N.o Light Brigade Sig Firesis

Harvard Eleven Back on Dummy Practice

Harvard football squad returned to fundamentals with long dummy scrimmage and blocking drills. Team A carried the ball in a period split with Team B while coaches watched closely. Returns of Deve Guatanscola Tim Clark and Guy Holbrook boosted morale after a setback against Dartmouth. a scrimmage against Indiana is planned tomorrow.

Hanover N. H Associated Press Dartmouth Yale McAvoy Fusonie Cameridos Soimm Pagues Deve Guatanscola Tim Clark Guy Holbrook Crimson

Dole Returns as Conn Aggies Coach

Storrs Conn Oct 25 After weeks of inactivity due to illness following an August operation Sumner A Dole today resumed direction of the Connecticut Aggie football squad for the final half of the season Freshman Coach Louis A Alexander who had led the staff in Doles absence returned to his yearlings relieving Roy J Guyer head of the Physical Education department who had taken over Alexander duties

Roper the Telegram Expert Makes Week of Pick Predictions

Princeton coach Roner questions a string of ten picks yet highlights Yale Harvard Penn State Syracuse Princeton Cornell Ohio State Michigan Notre Dame Vanderbilt Northwestern Lafayette Brown. Predictions show close scores and several correct outcomes while others miss, noting Yale Dartmouth and Vanderbilt Tulane as wins.

Bull Roner Princeton Telegram Wees Yale Arms Yale Harvard Dartmouth Penn State Syracuse Cornell Ohio State Michigan Notre Dame Indiana

Dempsey Leaves East to Defend Self in Suit

Jack Dempsey leaves Los Angeles as Associated Press reports him traveling with Wistramer and Jerry Tusaar to address a lawsuit exceeding 3 million dollars filed by former manager Jack Kearns. In New York he plans talks with Tex Rickard on next year’s fight plan and potentially another bout with Gene Tunney. He denies conflict with Leo Flynn over business affairs.

Los Angeles Associated Press Jack Dempsey Wistramer Jerry Tusaar Teft Jack Kearns New York Dempsey Tex Rickard Pogram Gene Tunney Accasion

Two Elevens In East Shift Men In Long Drills

Penn shifts to a new signal caller Paul Murphy takes over for Johnny Shober as Navy game looms. Army moves Nave to quarterback in hopes of boosting scoring against Bucknell. Yale Dartmouth and Colgate prep for key games while Columbia Cornell clash. Bucknell trains under lights to bolster defense.

New York Associated Press Penn Navy Paul Murphy Johnny Shober Lou Young Army Nave Mechan Bucknell Generals Yele Yale Dartmouth New Haven New York Univ Columbia Cornell Ithaca Fred Rieger Cherles Crowley

Wrestlers convert gridiron dreams at Oklahoma A&M

Two heavyweight wrestlers bring star power to football as Karl McCready from Canada joins Oklahoma A&M. McCready, a 935 pound heavyweight standout, arrives with little football experience but raw size and speed. Coach Johnny Maulbetsch notes his potential to be a top line time man in the Missouri Valley. Buck Miles of Virginia Tech is captain of the Virginia Tech associated team and brings wrestling success to the field.

New York Associated Press Oklahoma Aggies Karl McCready Canada McReady Aggie Stillwater Knowlere Ihe Geme McCready Johnny Maul Jbetsch Velon B Buck’" Miles Notions

Mike Dundee Sets Up Featherweight Clash Next Week in New Haven

Mike Dundee from Rock Island Illinois is slated to meet kid Kaplan in a 12 round featherweight bout at New Haven lta next Tuesday night November 1. Kaplan, a former featherweight champion, has battled back through losses and comebacks, aiming to prove he can still challenge top opposition.

Kaplan Kingdom New England South Mike Dundee Rock Island Ulhnois New Haven Lta Ovember Tne Tigat New York Babe Herman California Keplannom Herman Yok Kaplan Panther Cop the Sammy Mandell Billy Wallace Cleveland Keplan Wallace Gammy McLainin Bing Mike Dunder Dundee

Colgate Hopes To Win Over New York University

Hamilton October 25 Colgate trains for a crucial game with NYU after a prior win over Columbia and a loss to Virginia Polytechnic. Coach Meehan era memories loom as Colgate aims to improve offense and defense with four more days of practice. Players Schuene and Callaway were limited but the squad moved with new energy as the Maroon team prepares for a tough surge at Yankee Stadium.

Hamilton Columbia Fraser Virginia Poly Colgate New York University Yankee Stadium Marcon-Violet Egitt Sulin Jabe NY U Colgat Chick Meehan By'acuse NYU Lty Vico N U. Pertireahri Agi Colpate Callaway Wort

Heinie Groh Named Charlotte Manager in Sally League

Charlotte, N C October 25 Heinie Groh Pitts burgh third baseman signed a one year contract to manage the Charlotte team in the South Atlantic Association Felix Heyman owner announced The salary was not disclosed but was said to be the largest ever paid a Sally League manager Groh succeeds Ray Kennedy who was released last week.

Charlotte N. C Associated Press Heinie Groh Pittsburgh Felix Heyman Groh Wyman Ray Kennedy

Wilder to be ranked second in Southern New England

The Southern New England tennis district will name its No 2 player in the ranking list before December 5. Royal Leighton of New Haven announced the move as part of the Southern New England district committee selection. Hobby Hyde of Hartford Tom Wilber of New Haven Francis Smith of Waterbury are tipped for top positions in the regional and New England rankings, with the annual meeting set for early December in New Haven.

New England Royal TP. Leighton New Haven Tne Fan Connecticut Francis Smith Waterbury

Bucknell Prepares for Army Clash at West Point

Bucknell drills for a tough Sunday showdown with Army at West Point as Bucknell, led by star halfback Matthews and fullback Tintyea, seeks an upset after Army wins in 1900 and 1911. Bucknell boasts its best team in years and hopes for a breakthrough after recent strong showings against Penn State and Villanova.

Jucknell Bucknell West Panis Penn State Villanova

Harding Beats Carmel Hall In Practice Game

Harding defeats Carmel Hall in a late scrimmage at Harding athletic field. Carmel Hall arrived late and played briefly. Harding backfield fumbled but Harusovsky and the Presidents rolled to a score. Coach Mead criticized the backfield for fumbles and lack of a powerful drive.

Warren Harding Harding Carmel Prep Presidente Jack Mead Carmel Carmel Hall Ford Stratford Presidents Harusovsky Big Blue and Gold Rice Mead Scrubs

Congress to Battle West Haven Thursday

The Congress H gn soccerites travel to Seastle Park for a return game with West Maven am on Thursday. Congress has won its last two by clear margins while West Haveners were beaten 3 0 in the previous meeting.

Congress West Haven Congress H Gn West Maven Am Seastle Park Congress Boys Bachelors West Haveners

Farhad Wins Rich Criterion Stakes

Farhad, a Brown colt by Phallris-L'Armour, won the Rich Criterion Stakes by three lengths over Norwest with Tarnad third and Tetoill close behind. Five furlongs covered by six two-year-olds in England, with betting five to four against Farhad and the race worth about 4500 dollars.

Ewmarket, Inc Associated Press Tae Agakbon Tarnad Myre D. Hallis Norwest Tetrat R Cohen England Farhad Tetoill Phallris-L'Armour

Yale faces Dartmouth pass attack as season heats up

Herbert Reed notes Yale’s stout defense may be tested by Dartmouth’s varied passing attack next Saturday. Dartmouth uses concealed passes and decoys in running plays, with Myles Lane and Marsters as first receivers. Yale’s line and Bruce Caldwell’s blockers must withstand the Green’s tactics and cross formations.

YALE New York New Haven Dartmouth Army Harvard Elis Princeton Jess Howley Blue Myles Lane Marsters Soi Cudale Bruce Caldwell Caldwell

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