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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1927

Page

12

National Title Grid Race Narrows To Six Teams Yale Injuries Hurting Contenders

Across the country top college teams suffer upsets and injuries in Saturday games as Yale regulars face setbacks and national title hopes fade. Dartmouth crushed by 79 to 0 while California and Southern California also stumble. Georgia, Notre Dame, Michigan, and others see their paths narrowed in a volatile race for the national title.

Yale Alan d. Gould New York Associated Press Daytmouth Michigan California Aingle Dartmouth Indians Las Elis Quiden Pacific Coast Goa Peuher Aso Anu Johnson Notre the Yester de Witneis Minnesota Indiana Californs Ce Laseyelle Euockea C.lengo Iga OAS Bae Bacans U Mons Nore Georgia Trea Hacvard's

Tony Travers TQ Melt Emmons Here

Tony Travers wins a boxing bout described as a favored performance at the Arena. The report mentions No titles, amateur status, and systolic notes, with recurring names including Bombay, Smith, and Steve. The text is garbled but centers on Travers and a boxing event.

Tony Travers Melt Emmons Slendta Bayardey Travers Wilson Bombay Smith CREO Tadisputed Connecticut

Favorite Sova Wins 19,000 Franc Prize at 6209 Meters

The final Sunday of the season featured favorable weather as Sova, ridden by J Wotous Bots Josselyn, captured the 19,000 franc Prix over 6209 meters. Bilbao, owned by Filipseco, finished third while Sova led by ten lengths as the favorite paid 22 ARG.

Georges Bougatz Sova J. Wotous Bots Josselyn Tr. Filipseco Bilbao

Central High Fights Back in Title Hunt with Win at Newfield Park

Central High School defeated Bulkeley High of New London at Newfield Park to emerge as a strong contender for the state scholastic title. Captain Symes led scoring as Central finished a portion of their schedule with wins and losses, while teammates Roth Roberts and Sandy trailed closely in points.

Central High hesiMant Bulkeley High School New London Newfield Park Reilly Crew London Central High Boys Lyon Terrace Couchaants Alc Vury Vaiua Ucial Alvecuy Bi Aws Cos Ansonia Hill Boys Croby Stamtore Harding Ansonia High

Pro Golf Play to Start Today at Cedar Crest

Sixty professional golfers arrive for the Professional Golf Association Lourna aent at Cedar Crest Country Club as a high wind challenges play. Defending champion Walter Hagen and Harry Cooper head a field of notable players. the tournament opens at nine with three 18 hole rounds and later elimination matches, with Tingen exempt from qualifying.

Harry Cooper Los Angeles Walter Hagen Pacadenr. Fia Joe Turnena Gene Satezen New York John Golden Paterson Tingen

Stratford Arrows Shut Out Owls 25 to 0 in Greens Farnia

Stratford Arrows defeated the Greens Ferris Owls 25 to 0 yesterday in Greens Farnia after a strong defensive effort. Meserole starred with two touchdowns and a standout performance, while the Owls failed to score.

Stratford Arrows OWLS Greens Ferris Owls Greens Fasmna Meserole

Princeton Beats Harvard In Benefit Tilt 6-0

In New York at Yankee Stadium Princeton defeated Harvard 6 to 0 in a charity game. Beattie and Drews led Princeton’s backfield while Harvard’s Gearse and Fitts provided late resistance. Proceeds went to the Red Cross as fans watched a tight contest with few bands and chilly stands.

New York Associated Press Su‘ual Harvard Frineden Tiger Harvard Grads Yankee Stadium Harvard Roctors Crimson Erwin Gearse Roscoe Fitts Pme Princeton Beattie Ted Drews Gov Red Cross Princeton UY EL Bradford Sree Deckson Bradford Ecc Howard LG Movson Geese We. McMillan Myce Ce Eise Simvely O RG Evans Tees Ereeeneees Baker Gordra Shearer Dickinson Degnan George Washington Geneington Hastings Corynel Geneve

Yale Eleven Improving With Each Game Says Roper Review

Yale shows progress after defeating Dartmouth 10-0 in New Haven as Roper notes improved defense and running game, with Penn and Harvard among teams praised for flashes of strength. The piece analyzes line play, hidden-ball strategies, and the need for consistent power rushing to sustain success.

YALE Roper Aml Prince Vamos Football Authority Velegramada Nechh Smerien Allanece Princeton WN. J Am Ong Baynmouth New Haven Xuiz Zoor Darmouth

Amherst Drops Princeton From 1928 Football Schedule

Amherst Mass Oct 10 Amherst will not meet Princeton in football in 1928 as it has for the last three years. The Amherst Schedule announced today contains eight games all with familiar colleges. The Princeton game is abandoned under Amherst’s policy to select opponents from colleges of similar enrollment. Trinity takes Vermont’s place while Wesleyan and Williams keep their spots.

Algecs Princeton Pauaiary Princecon Wes Atracs Sea Qtick Caugh Princeon Tein Navy Chou Peuu Henn Bh Eac Ios Brill Luuit Shover Houghton Harrel Houpinion Caidas Penn Tam Eure Lou Young Harvard Abe Ciameon Indiana al Tal Amherst Mass Assocated Press Ambheist Trinity University of Vermont Wesleyan Willams New York Atvack Yale Starvard Anna Quakers Dres Paride Pennsylvania Redland

Princeton and Ohio State to meet in first intercollegiate soccer

Princeton and Ohio State will play the first intercollegiate soccer match in the history of the game next Saturday at Palmer Stadium in Princeton New Jersey. The Buckeye supporters will attend with the football team for a curtain raiser to the football game marking Ohio State's first college soccer contest.

Princeton N. J Associated Press Ohio State Buckeye Rooters Palmer Stadium

Swedes Beat German Club 6 to 1 in League Match

The Sweden A. C. defeated the German Club 6 to 1 yesterday afternoon in a Soccer League game. In the Chesky league the Danersks of Bionfogd lead to double wing from the Tarrytown Camecrons 6 to 1.

Sweden A. C H Sports Club Danersks Bionfogd Tarrytown Camecrons

Lane Keeps 70 Point Lead In Eastern Grid Scorers

Myles Lane of Dartmouth still leads the college football scoring race with 70 points but Dartmouth was shutout by Yale. Johnny Roepke of Penn State surged to 75 points, moving into second place, as Georgetown’s Nork jumped to third with 67 points in a rout of Waynesburg.

New York Associated Press Myles Lane Dartmouth Green Yale Lane Lala Johnny Roepke Penn State Nork Georgetown Waynesburg Garnegls Cornell Maine Lafayette O Og Temple Madden Columbia McAndrews Willa Briante N.Y A. Murrell Ary Siyed Nav A. Iiddy Conn Agetes Walker Amherst Weston Boston Col O PD Ted’ Muea Suaibuag Barbutt Parkinson Duplin Russell Lloyd Navy Army Harvard Pennsylvania Melanson Villa Nova

Injuries Hit Left Side of Yale Dartmouth Game

The article notes key Yale players Sid Quarrier Greene and Stew Scott are sidelined with injuries after the Dartmouth game, forcing reserve linemen Hall and Marting to fill in. It details planned light practice and a cautious approach ahead of Maryland and Princeton tests as coaches stress defense and adjusted schemes.

New Haven Astoredc Press Vacca Eli Casualles Dartmouth Stew Scott Sid Quarrier Greene Maryland Soott Quarrier Fea Hall Marting Bilinardt Hoben Brown Army Bulldogs Bouth Emerg Washington ‘and Lee Big Green Princeton

Giants Dominate Pottsville Maroons 16 0 in Open Game

New York Giants defeat Pottsville Maroons 16 to 0 in a NPFL matchup. McBride scores the first touchdown on a 22 yard run off tackle. Wycoff adds the second TD after intercepting a pass and returning it 35 yards. Pottsville fails to advance beyond two first downs as safeties and strong defense seal the win.

New York Associated Press New York Giants Pottsville Maroons Pottsville Giants McBride Syracuse Wycoff

Bears Rout Dayton Triangles 14 to 6 in NL game

The Chicago Bears extended their winning streak by defeating the Dayton Triangles 14 to 6 before 16,000 fans in Chicago on Oct 30, per Associated Press.

Chicago Bears Dayton Triangles Chicago Associated Press

Waterbury Area Scores and Team Standings Unclear

Fragmentary OCR lists various games and scores across Waterbury area teams including Meriden and Torrington Valley. Readable items mention Waterbury teams and nearby towns but lack full context or dates.

AL Waterburnts Waterbury Hyma al Thomaston -Ponter Meriden Torrington Valley Perks Torsington Brooklyn Ingles

Argentine Tennis Stars Retain Mitre Cup Again

In Buenos Aires on Oct 20 the Argentine team secured the Mitre cup for the sixth consecutive year. Robson and Boyd won the doubles final, defeating Brazilians Pretchel and Asumpcao with scores 6-1 and 6-4, as Argentina retained the title.

Buenos Aires Associated Press Argentina Robson and Boyd Brezil Janw Pretchel Asumpcao

Garland Grange Stars In Saturday Tilt For Minnesota

Chicago dispatch reports Garland Grange led a sensational display as Minnesota defeated Michigan 13 to 7, boosting the Gophers atop the Western Conference standings with two wins and no losses. Earlier actions saw Indiana drop Michigan, while Purdue’s Ralph Weich and Cotton Wilcox shone in other matchups and the Big Ten balanced with several key results.

Chicago Associated Press Michigan Th.nois Minnesota Indiana Louis Gubert Garland Grange Red" Grange Wisconsin Herd Joesting Hone Badger Ohio State Buckeyes Chio Robin Bell Kriss Montana State Ralph Weich Purdue Harvard Denver

Cleveland Beats Nevers Eleven 21 to 20 in Gridiron Clash

In Chicago on October 30 the Cleveland Bulldogs defeated Ernie Nevers led Cardinals 21 to 20. Eddie Tryon’s toe kick and a 85 yard rush helped the Yankees toward the narrow win as Nevers and his line contributed three touchdowns and a safety for the final margin.

Chicago Ly Associatet Re Grange New York Yankees Chicago Cardinals Tod Feu Eddie Tryon Fry Yankee Merker Cleveland Ohio Cardinal Strasocrated Bennie Friedman Jerory Jones Cleveland Bulldogs Dutt

Waterbury and Hart Al Waterbury Ford Scandias Tie

Waterbury 3 Hart Al Waterbury ford Scandias 3 in a lively soccer clash. The two teams shared the points as the match ended level with a balanced attack from both sides.

Waterbury Hart al Waterbury Ford Scandias

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