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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1927

Page

10

Dempsey Improves in Sparring Ahead of Big Carnival

Chicago crowds of about 3000 watched Jack Dempsey spar three rounds with rivals including Jack McCann My Sullivan and Osk Tk while avoiding blows with strict trainer guidance Dempsey fought within the ropes yet showed left hook power sparring partners struggled to keep away from his punches A busy week ahead includes Moyers Tunney and final ticket seating plans at Cedar Crest Fox Lake and secret ringside allocations

Chicago Associated Press Jack Dempsey Manassa Mauler Jack McCann My Sulll St. Paul Osk Tk Rochester Dempsey Flynn Ting Weav Jack Johnny Moyers Tex Rickard Gene Tunney Speculator N.Y Tunney Cedar Crest Country Club Fox Lake Billy Gipson

Slattery Wins World Light Heavyweight Title in Hartford

Jimmy Slattery earned 2100 and Maxie Rosenbloom received 1900 for their world light heavyweight bout in Hartford, a fight endorsed by the National Boxing Association. Tiger Flowers challenged the winner, but a Hartford staging is unlikely as Slattery is now recognized champion by the NBA and Mike McTigue is named a champion by the New York commission.

Jimmy Slattery Maxie Rosenbloom Hartford Buffalo Boy Tiger Flowers Georgia Deacon Slattery National Boxing Association Mike McTigue New York Commission

Blue Ribbon Tire Service Holiday Bargain Arcade Offer

The Blue Ribbon Tire Service Inc at 554 Fairfield Ave promotes an extraordinary holiday special in their bargain arcade. The promotion highlights Batavia cards as part of the deal, inviting customers to visit for discounted tire services and related perks.

The Blue Ribbon Tire Service Inc Batavia Cards Fairfield Ave

Sergeant Saxon Invited to Dempsey Camp

Sergeant Johnny Saxon, who trained Jack Dempsey for his two latest bouts, has been invited to the challenger's camp again but is unlikely to attend, per his pilot Joe Smith. Smith said Saxon has two decent bouts slated with Isted and will focus on those.

Johnny Saxon Jack Dempsey Joe Smith Saxon

English Cup Combine Leaves New York for Southampton

The English women’s tennis team sailed aboard the Cunard liner Berengaria to Southampton. Leaders include Kathleen McKane Godfree the captain, Ermyntrude Harvey and Braley Nuthall, runner up to Helen Wills, with Gwynneth Sterry, Joan Fry, and Major Dudley R. Lorcombe as manager. Lorcombe says the group will return in two years to defend the trophy after defeat. He praises the courtesy shown and declines to comment on the matches.

New York Southampton Brai~ley Nuthall Helen Wills Sinal Forest Hills Kathleen McKane Godfree Ermyntrue Harvey Gwynneth Sterry Joan Fry Dudley R. Lorcombe

Yates Wins Medal in New York State Play

Rochester N Y Sept 1 Arthur Ducky Yates won medal honors in the qualifying round of the New York state amateur golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club. He fired a par 72 to lead John F Dalley Jr by one stroke as soggy turf slowed 175 entrants and YatesCarded two eagle threes.

Rochester Associated Press Arthur "Ducky" Yates New York State Oak Hill Country Club John F. Dalley, Jr Yates

Portland Club Lands Red Sox Pitcher Under Option

The Portland club of the New England League has acquired under option Fred Wingfield, Boston Red Sox pitcher, to fill the vacancy caused by Ken Duke Sedgewick's recall from Bridgeport in the Eastern League.

Portland Associated Preas Portland Club Fred Wingfield Boston Red Sox Wingfield Ken “Duke Sedgewick Bridgeports

Bathing Pavilion at Seaside Park to Close Soon

The bathing pavilion at Seaside Park will close September 1 unless weather permits continued use. The Board of Recreation set the tentative date yesterday. This summer has been the most disastrous in the pavilion’s history with rainy weather cutting bath house receipts.

Seaside Park Board of Recreation

Windsor race day results highlight tight finishes and payouts

The Windsor track showcases seven races with 3 year olds and up notable. Winners include Brinkley, Nature's Daring, Madame Pompadow, No Regrets, Old Times, and Gaffney, with detailed times and mutuels for each event and several runners noted as also ran. Purse totals range from 41 000 to 81 000 across the card.

Brinkley Swansea the Cocoon Haas Lang Syne Woodstock Time Darby Starmatia Dr Hickman Reigh Shot Donna Mona Nature's Daring Bourassa Royal Flag Townrow Moon Magic Chalmers Roy Williams Betsy Bacon Madame Pompadow Towrow Jewel Kit Bourasse Pavement Pacific Hawthorn No Regrets Brown Peter Peter Arnold Lieutenant II Nozieres Dolly Vedder Fred Parker Guest Gaffney Walls Hicks Faragvo Lanoll Garly van Patrick

Racing Results and Entries

Racing results from six six furlong races for two three year olds and up with listed horses, jockeys, and payouts. Multiple races show times, weights, and finish orders plus several “also ran” entries.

Fairmont Race Day Results Six Furlongs Show Outcomes

The Fairmont program reports six furlong races for two and three year olds and up. Notable finishes include Biloxi ridden by Hardy and Ladyship by Root in early events, Queen Clara and Jessie Belle among top placers, Watchword and Low Gerr among two year olds, Overdraft and Cameo in longer sprints, Harass and Patsy Jane among three year olds, and Poland with Louisville and Nashville in the six furlongs segment. Also ran lists include several horses per race.

Biloxi Hardy Her Ladyship Root Shasta Nut Philpot Atlantic Oregon Fir Sarajeva L Davis Martinique Homewood Whitefoot Queen Clara M. Mey Jessie Belle Pendergrass Beauty Star Peterson I Time Keeper Blaze Ojeda Glide Glae Miss Maggie Lord Valentine Watchword Low Gerr Mertz Shasta Flapper Sheriff Seth Queenstown Flying Rose Avitura M. Meyer Cameo Finister Blue Torch Engadine sHarass Burke Patsy Jane St. Valentine Laidley Flattery Torch Rival Broad Axe Mekines Poland Meyer Louisville Nashville W. Smith Novane Barn Dolier Ian Matengo Maurice

Hamilton Race Meet Results show multi race outcomes and times

Several races for 3 year olds and up are listed with names such as Starlette, The French Girl, Lady Susan. Results include horses like Hutton, Monnie Gold, Liberto, Grassia, Priceless, Kingsland and times ranging from 1:02 to 1:50 for various distances. A total of seven events are described with purse values from 500 to 8600 and participants including Meek, Helene, Janetta, Billy Welch and more.

Hutton Monnie Gold Ciordon Florida Castle Laine Starlette Lady Susan Gol Pat Medden Meadow Lady Grassia Gussie PF Jeffries Sun Broe Pevir Alsy Dalton Lady Ohlene Jane Elizabeth Atador Tom McCoomb Cora Reet Sylvia Pentecost Thme Alarau Flames Macy Hinsman Mike Morrissey Boaz Sevenih Yarca Pevic Elde

Saratoga Race Day First Races Mixed Results

Results from Saratoga show multiple races for two year olds and up with purse totals around $1,000 and stakes details. Notable finishes include Knapsack leading 1 2 in the sixth race and McAuliffe subduing the field with a 4-5 favorite showing.

Saratoga Entries First Race

The Rock Hill claiming event for two year olds lists weights with Blue Autor at 104 and Sonny Golden 122 among a field including Gold Handie 1 222 Star Rocket 118 and Charm 107. The program covers six races featuring hurdles steeplechase and flat contests with entries such as St. Lawrence Oyster Bed Gold Coast Fantastic Grange Niagara Falls Martha Martin and Lucky Play among others.

Rock Hill Blue Autor Sonny Golden Bucky Star Rocket Gay Lehtarlo Dee Charm St. Lawrence Oyster Bed x-Gold Coast Sagamore Chuiming X-Fantastic Grange Niagara Falls Martha Martin ULF Miniator Cockril Ballston War Lords Pricemin HS The Sylvan Chiang Hoyish Bob John J WA Bana Margarita Ud Masel Dale la Vestale Dijon Anna Gorey Lia Joy Aor Gui

Cigarette Smokers' Club Denied Incorporation

New York, Sept. 1. The Supreme Court refused incorporation to the Tobacco society in Voice Culture founded by Henry Burn. Justice Alfred Frankenstein called the aim frivolous, delaying for writers of cigarette testimonials. The court barred the society from pursuing activities linked to voice culture and a claimed medicine for voice care.

New York Associated Press Supreme Court Tobacco Society Alfred Frankenstein Henry Burn Ube Health and Comfort

British polo chances rated good ahead of match

New York dispatch assesses the British four in the sensational Challenge with America’s big four at Meadow Brook. Conditions, field wear, and the British team form are discussed, with emphasis on plans to outplay Milburn Hitchcock and the U S forwards through slick team play and precise hitting.

New York tn-Tridhia Pelo Four America Big Four Mearlow Breok Col Tomkinson Hiclcock Milburn Hitchcock Aclson Captain Port Whams Roark Maj Atkinson Leack Puines Englsh Wikers Indian Service Tris

Contractor Held on Serious Charge in Missing Couple Case

Stamford police pursued LaBelain a contractor from Springdale and his wife to Pittsburgh where the couple vanished. He was arrested in South Ferry New York by federal agents, charged under the Mann Act, and held on $5,000 bond for hearing in September. The arrest followed investigation showing prior involvement and sale of his contract before disappearance. The case centers on a purported fortune of a Maes bel sheik and a young woman with a fine reputation.

Lin Bela Springdale Lucy Volpe LaBela Pittsburgh Stamford Pennsylvania LaBerg Pennsylvana John Brennan South Ferry New York United States Hugh J . Lavery LaBelain Italy Les 4 Awell Ter Ass Entel Stesat Police Maes Bel Sheik

Attorney Announces Brokers Bankruptcy in New York

Attorney Peight Wilson announced he was appointed receiver for Been Guotavia and company brokers of 12 Wall Street, after petitioning into bankruptcy Monday as the district court closed for disky. The order had not been filed, with creditors’ claims estimated around $200,000.

Associated Pies Peight Wilson Cocay Guotavia Ane Company Wall Street Clshgs An Walken Howeser Don Beepley

Car Hits Army Truck Injures Two Women in Stamford

On the Boston Post road near Miller's bridge, a touring car carrying Mrs. Elsa Downs and Mrs. Katherine Ginter collided with an army truck. Both women were treated at Bramford hospital. Driver of the car, Julius H. Ginter, and Private Theodore Erekett, the truck driver, faced charges with the soldier released on own recognizance pending victim recovery.

Stamford Associated Press Elsa Downs Second Avenue West Haven Katherine Ginter Sylvan Avenue New Haven Boston Post Miller's Bridge Bramford Hospital Julius H. Ginter New York Theodore Erekett Mitchel Field

Gas prices in Bridgeport hold steady at 22 cents

Gas prices in Bridgeport remained firm as Massachusetts prices fell. Station prices at the old line stations stay at 22 cents per gallon since the second week in July, while independent stations quote 22 to 14 cents.

Bridgeport Massachusetts

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