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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1926

Page

10

Lineburgh Loses to Wheeler in City Tourney Finals

In a crowded city championship at the Monyy Dasa Country Club Wilber advances to meet Wheeler in the finals after defeating Lineburgh 46 to something amid tight singles play. Buckingham Moulton upset earlier, with doubles and ladies events shaping the semifinal slate as competition continues.

Lineburgh Wheeler Tilden Wilber Buckingham-Moulton Toms Wilber Gerald Lineburgh Monyy Dasa Country Club Yeill Jock Mitch Witten Hofin Wes FC Daly Losnyder Alles Chapman Helen Wheel Tod Motion Kate Tone Wodber Tanebatah Wootlen

Gene Tunney Near Fighting Edge In Stroudsburg Visit

Reporter Boum Teonard chronicles Gene Tunney and Benny Leonard during a Stroudsburg stop. Tunney shows strong form in workouts while Leonard observes, with quotes on Tunney’s speed, conditioning, and plans for sharper training ahead.

Gene Tunney Fighting Edge Benny Leonard Stroudsburg

Bodily Blows Test Benny Lemps Nose in Loughran Bout

The article reports on the boxing match where James Loughran lands blows that test Benny Demspey’s nose. It notes Demspey admits secret training work and describes the fight sequence including punches, ropes, and a near stoppage. Demspey plans another lay-off and resuming work Saturday.

Bdempsey Loughran Champ Hansler Eday Vet Honkard Pempaty Saturda

Local Boy Wins Popular Decision at Sixteenth Armory

A local boxer from New York’s Sandathy area earned a popular decision over opponent Blg Algiers last night at the 66th Gürert Armory in New York. Fans cheered the twelve rounds as the decision was announced after a lengthy show.

Sandathy Junto Algiers New York Gtrert Armory

Finnegan Beats Red Chapman in 16th Round Decision

Finnegan defeated Red Chapman in a 16 round bout at the Scatterweight event in Rostron. Hienexst D K D Hienexst, representing Doneste, reported the decision over Chapmin of Cwleen in a night of boxing action.

Finnegan Red” Chapman Roston K Hienexst Doneste Red Chapmin Cwleen Raved Teld Foote

Westport Owls Seek Games Amid Turbulent Season

Fragmentary OCR notes show Westport Owls negotiating more games and possible schedule changes. Names and places are unclear but the item hints at reassessment of the team’s schedule and fees.

Yankee Takes Officers’ Flag Race Summary

A racing meet recorded 42 points across three days with Yankee leading. closely followed by CoH OW Fosters Mov, who earned 3% points, while several others lagged behind in the event.

The What and Why of Gene Tunney

A fragmented account traces Geno Tunney after World War I, detailing his reluctance to public life, finances, and intentions to pursue boxing as a business. It notes his desire for privacy, his rise as a heavyweight contender, and his media image amid early career challenges and training.

Spectacula Billy Gibson Straudsburg Gibson Fam Adlomiaeka Milan Dempsey Ument Min Tunney

Jimmy Delaney Aids Tunney In Brisk Workout

In Stroudsburg, Pa Jimmy Delaney assisted Gene Tunney during a brisk four round workout. Tunney, the St Paul light heavyweight, fought at several intervals and absorbed hard punches as Delaney showcased sparring skills amid holiday planning and near-term bout chatter with local boxing figures.

Jimmy Delaney Tunney Stroudsburg Scot Gene Tunney St Paul Reasouts Strowdsburg Chameionship Datanes Catset Delares Eyiinian Punney Elisgan Adootl Delanexs Tanney Vitacheck Funney Jie Leonard Baxera Leonard Billy Mile New York Ein McCabe France

Richards Remains Sole Hope of America in Tennis Title

Rene Lataste reaches the semi finals after defeating Richard Norris Williams in straight sets as Vincent Richards emerges the last American hope amid a French onslaught. Johnston faces Lataste in a pivotal semi final as the Wimbledon era looms.

Johnston Fita Wots Dirk Rene Latoste Thieats Richard Norris Willams Vincent Richards Amelia Nile

RICHEST COLLEGES TO MEET ON GRID

Yale and Harvard football draws feature top endowments while Trinity College Duke and Columbia loom large in the college gridiron scene. The piece notes endowment scales near one hundred ten million dollars and highlights gifts from James B Duke shaping Duke University formerly Trinity College.

Yale Harvard Anks Trinity College North Carolina James H Duke Duke Unhersty Trinity Colteger Cleven Baker Neld Columbia Colume

Woollineburgh and Starion Wing Face Wilber and Via

Match lineup lists Woollineburgh and Starion Wing against Wilber and Via at 140 o'clock. Alice Chapman meets Mra with Y Daly against ONortock in the same program.

Woollineburgh Starion Wilber Via Alice Chapman Mra Daly

Chesterfield's Quality Earns Broad Popularity

Steadily setting new records for taste and uniform quality, Chesterfield enjoys instant recognition nationwide. The advertisement asserts such popularity is deserved and highlights the brand's tobacco character and outstanding taste.

Chesterfield

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