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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1927

Page

18

French Stars Cast Out Of American Title Play By Big Bills

Jean Borotra and Jacques Brugnon are eliminated from the National Turf Court championship by William Tilden and William Johnston. Tilden and Johnston each needed four sets to defeat their French foes, with Rene Lacoste advancing as the last survivor among the French entrants. The match prevails as Lacoste eyes a probable final against Tilden after sweeping Alonso.

Big Bill Little Bill Forest Hills Associated Press Jean Borotra Jacques Brugnon William T Tilden William M Johnston United States Tilden Johnston Ray Big Bit Boictin Brugnon Henri Cochet John Helinesaey Indianapolis Rene Lacoste Manuel Alonso Philadelphia Francis T Hunter Hunters Hiinesser Tider E Tilden Borotras Serice Ola Lacoste- Alonso

Dempsey Fight Promoters Plan Secrecy Before Ring Night

Lincoln Fields Crete Sept report via Associated Press details a secret luncheon and session with Jack Dempsey promoter figures. Righeimer and Finhiv discuss mystery referees and timing, with authorities promising no names until fight night. Dempsey trains amid heat as organizers insist on adjusted plans and fighter privacy.

Lincoln Fields Crete Jack Dempsey Torgan Rickard George F Getr John C Righeimer Tinos State Athletic Commission Michael Hugies Batchelderice Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Leo P Fin Hiv Richard Certis Richemmer Roeheine Dempsey Champlot Dempse Toomney Righeimer Jack Starkey Tunnis Richard Hrllspipermen Eneret

California Boxer Dies After Ring Collapse in Bout

An Associated Press report from California details the death of Harold Williams, who collapsed in the first round of a three round bout after being floored by a punch. He died in a hospital following the incident recorded as the opening bell.

Tos Associated Press Harold Willims Boner Williams Punch

Tablet to Be Unveiled at Forest Hills

A memorial tablet for William A Larned, a pioneer American tennis champion, will be unveiled this afternoon at the West Side Tennis Club stadium Forest Hills L I between the two national singles championship semi final matches. If rain delays, the unveiling will occur the following day.

William A Larned America West Side Forest Hills

Doubles Title to Be Won at Beardsley Park Finals

The doubles team of E T Buckingham and Winnie Hoffman seek redemption after a shock loss to Di Williams and John Wilson in Brooklawn city championships. The Municipal doubles final starts at 10 am Sunday on Beardsley Park Court 6 with a large crowd expected to watch Buckingham and Hoffman, two top state players, face Stanley Lonsdale and Haward Jones. Vido Moulton will referee, Henri Cliffe ensures court readiness and spectator seating.

E T Buckingham Winnie Hoffman di Wilams John Wilson Brooklawn Country Club Beardsley Park Stanley Lonsdale Haward Jones Dartmouth College Buckingham Hoffsman Henri Cliffe Parkshes Moulton

Meadm en Hard Session at Harding Prepares for Carmel Hall

Coach Jack Mead conducts a strenuous practice at Warren Harding High School athletic field to ready his squad for the upcoming game with Carmel Hall. Team A faces Team B as players like Butch Pivarnick and Micka show promise, while Pelton and Sisko work on passing and receiving drills under intense conditions.

Aeck Carmel Hall Jack Mead Warren Harding High School Harding Mead Big One Butch Pivarnick Micka Meads Manny Klein Max Chernoff Ons Pelton Sisko Pelton

English Team To Play In U S Open

The British Army in India polo four resumes action at Meadow Brook in the American Open, facing AC Disartes Eastcott, with Stephen Sanford’s Hurricanes and other prominent teams in the field. The seven club entrants include Meadow Brook, Sands Point, Ramblers, and notable players such as Captain Richard George and Major Erle Atkinson.

New York Associated Press Berrie Army India Meadow Brook Lneup Richard George Austin Williams John Dening Erle Atkinson C T J Roark Stephen Sanfords Hurricanes British Army AC &Disarte Eastcott John Trai Devereux Milburn J Watson Webb Meadow Break Tomms Hitchooee

Day KOs Plemes After Tough New Haven Bout

Georgie Day of New Haven won by technical knockout over Colie Plemes in the fourth round at the Elm City A.C. arena. Day dominated the match with body and head blows as Plemes bled, securing the decision when the referee halted the action.

New Haven Associated Victor Yay Pieines Wes 4 Letinn Pleines Day Buin Rock Battilino Hartford Joe Curry New York Singshe En Perts Battalino Curry Dunn Izzy Kaplan Menden Tommy Jarrett Cits Pete Martin Porto Rico Martin Meriden Associated Press City Hall Andy Gambdella Joint Gray Middletown Pete Oisidie Springfield Bow-Wo Ferrino John Gusta John Saple Meriden Wakte Gotham Bobby Williams Eddie Jacobson Wallingord Paul DeMarico Pinky Kaufman Frankie Costello Branford Eddie Reed Tony Julian Herman Fink Otto Andrews John & Sullivan Georgie Wallace Art Chapdelaine Tim Gonnor Vin

Belmont results first race three year olds purse seven furlongs

Race results list for Belmont Park detailing participants in the first race a three year old event over seven furlongs with horse names jockeys and weights. Also includes times and finish positions across subsequent races including steeplechase and handicap events.

Monauk Point Ciliihan tan—Candy Jan i Son Beau 'Geste Grange Dwyers Houston Fine Champagne Sapia Chhun Brushwood Mantontan Smoot Lipingo Franklin Ballast Duncan Aiboran Heckle Osster Tolaniuc

Ripley fashion tip notes safety pins for emergency wear

A brief note advises carrying safety pins as a precaution. The suggestion reflects practical style advice from the Ripley column, urging readers to prepare for wardrobe fixes on the go. The guidance emphasizes preparedness and quick fixes in daily wear.

Fairfield Budget Totals Seven Thousand Three Hundred Sixty

Fairfield budget totals seven thousand three hundred sixty with an overall rise in town and school funding. The Board of Finance recommends a higher annual budget for the new fiscal year beginning October 1, citing increased teaching staff, salary adjustments, and repairs following a town fire. Tax rate remains to be set after the grand list is completed.

Fairfield Board of Finance Edger Emme Luin B Switver Clara M Flint Cleanse William Craik Board of Assessors Board of Relief Bond of Finance

P U C approves bus change and route shifts

The Public Utilities Commission approved transferring a Sylvan Avenue bus route to Sylvan Avenue Belt Line Corporation with no opposition. Wells will operate a high line from the plaza to Trumbull, while other line changes affect Hartford area services and a New Canaan to Soi Nawin service is addressed.

Sylvan Avenue Midjinla Street Christopher Weiss Sylvan Avenue Belt Line Corporation Public Utilies Commission Hartford Yeesterday Wells Plage Trumbull Gonnectisut Rating Hiven Vuliend Manecticule Company Cich Dda Cerner Mairfield Slik Geol MB Walker Tan Apriaic A Bts Fim New Canaan Soi Nawin Drajya

Winnie Hoffman Reaches City Tennis Finals with Jones Win

Winnie Hoffman defeated Edward Jones in a three set semi to advance to the city singles final at Brooklawn Country Club. Gerald Lineburgh beat Di Hall in three sets. Hoffman will face Tommy Wilber in the final. other semi finals include Knepp vs Fairchild in consolation and Armitage vs Wing in the ladies' singles.

Winnie Hoffman Edward Jones Dartmouth Hoffmans Brooklawn Country Jack Wheeler Jr Jones Hoffmaens Central High Tommy Wilber W Gerald Lineburgh Jrom Wilber Hoffman City of Bridgeport Gerald Isabelle Caps H Michaels Dr Williams Johnny Wilson Wiber Hawley Lonsdale Wil Elso Virginia Armitage Marion Wing Alice Chapman Flyers Misa Lhen

Cost Accountants to Meet Next Thursday

The Cost Accountants Forum opens its fall and winter program on Thursday night at the University club. The event features two speakers, Jordan of Stevenson Harrison and Jordan on the accountant in industry and E A Camman of Peat Warwick Mitchell on the work and aims of the National Association of Cost Accountants. Dinner will be served and the meeting ends promptly at 10 o'clock to allow members to tune in to the big program.

University Club Cost Accountants’ Forum National Association Jordan Stevenson, Harrison and Jordan Industrial Engineers E A Camman Peat Warwick Mitchell and Company National Association of Cost Accountants

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