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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1927

Page

22

Invaders Reach Fore in US Women's Golf Championship

Mrs Alexa Stirling Fraser defeats Miss Glenna Collett in a fierce battle as invaders from Canada and France push toward the national title in Garden City New York. Aga Mackenzie and Mile. Simone Thion de la Chaume progress with other matches shaping the third round lineup.

Glenna Collett Alexa Stirling Fraser Miss Collett Garden City N.Y Canada France United States Providence R. I Collett Ottawa Aga Mackenzie Toronto Dominion Simone Thion de la Chaume England Helen Payson Portland Meville de la Chaurme H. G Higble Detroit Earl Frayer Ada Mackenzie Virginian van Wile Chicago Maureen Orcutt Haworth N. J Marie Jenney Yonkers N. Y Miriam Burns Horn Kansas City Mrs Fraser Miss Godett Mrs. Fraser

Worcester English soccer team wins series opener

The Worcestershire England team representing the Worcester sports fellowship defeated the Morgan Construction Company team 2 to 0 before about 3000 fans in Worcester, Massachusetts, in the first match of a series of international games against Worcester county teams.

Worcester Mass Associated Press Worcestersh Englind Sports Fellowship Worcester County Morgan Construction Company

Mohicans Hold Final Practice Before Sunday Tilt

Mohican football coach Eddie Reilly drills the squad at Newfield Park for Sunday’s game against Mario A A of Whitestone Long Island. Returning players fill most positions with only two sidelined by illness.

Eddie Reilly Mohican Newfield Park Mario A. A Whitestone Long Island Mohicans Orange N. J Orange Jersyites Brody Montanaro Davis Causidy Fennel Scholtz Ziggy Schik Strauss Crowe Neary Blackburn Sc Waterbury Tribune Hartford Blues G. Schleichert Connecticut Agates

Harvard Varsity Dominates Scrub Eleven 35 to 0

Cambridge Mass Sept 21 The Harvard varsity under Coach Arnold Horween routed Jim Knoxs scrubs 35 to 0 in the season opener at Harvard. The Crimson used steady running plays with no passes, scoring five touchdowns two field goals and a safety in about an hour and twenty minutes of play.

Cambridge Mass Associated Press Arnold Horween Jimmy Knox Harvard Lsteral Crimson

Central Eleven Pushes Through Hard Practice Before Stratford Clash

Central HighUnder coach Reilly the Central squad held a strenuous drill at Newfield Park with full scrimmages and punt catching work. Two teams alternated in a hard practice that featured tackling dummy drills, interception by Mickey Roth, and spotty football before the Stratford High game. Officials for the Stratford game are to be chosen amid concerns Waters and Mahoney may not be used.

Westerns Auburns Wetstine Mohican Mohicans Reilly Joe Waters Stratford High Newfield Park Central Grid Mickey Roth Roth Roberta George Syme Roberts Waters Mahoney Central High Stratford Combine Bers Lindquist Lee Snooks Anson Wadsworth Foley Husky Central High School Eleven Ie Woolley Stratford High School Hardingfield Marvin Vannenvick Galla

Dempsey Predicted to KO in Three Rounds by Flynn

Manager Leo P. Flynn predicts Jack Dempsey will knockout Gene Tunney in three rounds if Tunney opens, and again in seven rounds if Tunney defends. Flynn touts Dempsey as the greatest heavyweight, claims perfect training and confidence, and calls for fair refereeing and judging before tonight’s bout.

Leo P. Flynn Jack Dempsey Chicago Dempsey Gene Tunney Jack Billy Miske

Clytie Retains Seawanhaka Trophy After Victory

Oyster Bay, Sept 21 America’s Clytie the American six metre yacht defeated the Norwegian Norge on a twelve mile triangular course off Oyster Bay to retain the Seawanhaka international challenge cup.

Oyster Bay Associated Presa America Clytie Norge

The Sportlight on Tunney Dempsey Fight Fortunes

A retrospective column analyzes the 1927 Tunney versus Dempsey bout as a clash of wealth and spectacle. It praises Dempsey as a major drawing card while noting the contest will crown both fighters and shape Philadelphia’s affair. The piece calls the event sport’s greatest crowd-drawing spectacle and questions prognostications.

Dempsey Philadelphia Tunney

Presidents Go Through Final Hard Workout Before Scrimmage

The school football squad held a final scrimmage against Carmel Hall prep from Stratford, with De Rosa and Graham starring for the varsity. Coach Mead reported good conditioning but warned the Carmel Hall prep squad will offer a tough test Saturday, as Stratford’s line and backfield vie for spots against strengthened opposition from out of town.

Carmel Hall Stratford Mead Rice de Rosa Varsity Graham Hi Walsh Scrubs Jack Mead Stratford Boys Tarpy Harding Boys Mem

Estelle Bets On Jack Dempsey For Title Return

Estelle believes her husband will win the title. She discusses his ring attire and says Chicago shops rival New York styles. Her attraction to Jack is deep, and her confidence in his success stems from their close bond and her belief in his talent.

Chicago New York Estelle Jack Jack Dempsey

Pure Bouts End Quidoor Boxing Season At Pleasure Beach

The Bridgeport outdoor boxing season closed with 14 bouts at Pleasure Beach arena before 1,400 fans. Jim Dwyer matched Tommy Brown and Franklin Smith of Norwalk for a close decision in four rounds. Al Serra defeated Sammy Scafela in a round decision, Brave Knopp beat Buddy Doran, Tom Carroll topped Martin Jinko, Johnny Thomas knocked out Jack White, Art Logan defeated Frankie Corbett, Fete Gray beat Ernie Martin, and Eid Murphy kayoed Kid Howard in the first minute.

Bridgeport Jim Dwyer Pleasure Beach Arena Feirfield Tommy Brown Frankin Smth Norwalk Fang Prankie Smith al Serra Danbury Sammy Sccofela Milford Brave Knopp Stratford Buddy Doran Tom Carroll Martin Jinko Johnny Thomas New Haven Jack White Derby Art Logan Anasonia Frankie Corbett Fete Gray Ernie Martin

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