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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1927

Page

7

Dempsey Seeks Reversal of Dempsey Tunney Fight Result

Jack Dempsey plans a formal letter and telegram to the Illinois State Athletic Commission demanding the decision be reversed and that he be declared the knockout winner over Gene Tunney in the Soldier Field bout. He may appeal to the National Boxing Board if denied.

Chicago Jack Dempsey Tilmots State Athletic Commission Soldier Field Dempsey Ilinois Boxing Board Tinos Statr Athletic Commission Transportation Building Leo P. Flynn John C. Righeimer Illinois State Board Flynn National Board of Boxing Commissions Baltimore Ilinois Commisssion Oswald W. Huncke Illinois Board Commission Ta Ming Dempery Tunney

Zuppke Proposes New Grid Changes

Urbana, Sept 25. Robt Zuppke of Illinois proposes a double marking rule to reduce gridiron injuries and aid spectators. He suggests moving a line six inches behind and parallel to the current goal line with posts and flags at goal and sideline intersections for clearer scoring and safety.

Urbana Ill Associated Press A. A. Stagg University of Chicago Robert Zuppke Zuppke Piuers

Prep School Stars Make Harvard Eleven

Cambridge, Mass. prep schools accounted for 29 of Harvard's 39 man 1927 football squad as revealed tonight In the tally Andover follows with six Eader and Worcester Academy provide three Loomis Ja Mark's and Milton two each Boston Latin two and eight other high schools one each

Cambridge Mass Associated Press Harvard Eader Andover Worcester Academy

Bears blank Cardinals in Chicago showdown

Pro football recap notes Chicago Bears win 9 to 0 over the Chicago Cardinals. Other scores include Green Bay 12 over Cleveland Dayton 6, Frankford 3 over Ottevibe, and Buffalo shutout 22 to 0.

Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals Green Bay Cleveland Dayton Frankford Ottevibe Buffalo Geren Bay

Three Referees for Pure Bouts Planned at Red Men Hall

Promoter Jim Dwyer introduces a new plan for the opening card at Red Men’s hall on Wednesday. Three referees will alternate, with Johnny Red Allen and Benny Dorkin named, and a third official to be selected today. The program features top amateurs from New Haven Stamford Ansonia Westport and Bridgeport, in a remodeled hall suited for the bouts.

Jim Dwyer Red Men’s Hall Johnny “Red” Allen Mary Ann Benny Dorkin New Haven Stamford Ansonia Westport Bridgeport Aces Poutes

Moments of sport thrill and heavyweight menace across eras

The piece recalls the peak thrill of sports from opening kickoffs to the decisive punch in prizefights and the charged atmosphere of heavyweight bouts. It cites George Godfrey and the Black Menace lineage, notes boxing color line myths, and blends fan fervor with a look at historical rivalries and NL versus Yankees pitching debates.

Fistigne George Godfrey Leiperville Jim Maloney Monte Mann Peter Jackson John L. Sullivan John Arthur Johnson Bam Langford Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Siki Senegal Hamhag James Dougherty George Blank Battling Brown Harlem

Beloit Coach Builds Own Field House on Budget

Beloit Wisconsin September 25 The Beloit College coach Roy Bohler said the school needed a field house but funds were lacking so he spent the summer working as a carpenter and built it himself, turning handyman to create the needed facility.

Beloit Wis Associated Press Roy Bohler Beloit College

Central Eleven to Start Work for Carmel Tilt

Central High coach Reilly will refine the Hilltoppers after Saturday's win over Stratford High. Penalties and ball handling hurt gains, with fumbles and offsides limiting scoring. Next, Carmel Hall Prepsters at Newfield Park provide a tougher test despite Harding defeat.

Central Eleven Carmel Tilt Reilly Central High Eleven Stratford High Boys Stratford Hilltoppers Speed” Roberts Hilltop Heaphy Carmel Hall Newfield Park Harding Jack Mead Carmel

New Gridron Rules Not Tested In Eastern Openers

Opening college football games in the East showed little impact from new rules on lateral passes shifts and huddles. Teams posted dominant scores, including Cornell 41-0 over Clarkson and Dartmouth 47-0 over Norwich, with Penn leading attendance at 40,000 for Franklin and Marshall.

New York Associated Press Pais Gilmour Dobie Cornell Clarkson Dartmouth Norwich Pittsburgh Thiel Army Boston University Boston U Brown Iron Men Providence Rhode Island State George~rown Lenoir-Rhyne Lefayette Schuylkill Lafayette Syracuse Hobart Orange Colgate Hamilton Columbus Vermont New York University Niagara Fordham Bethany Pennsylvania Gusiees Franklin and Marshall Penny

Cardinals Back in Second Place by Winning Twice

The world champion Cardinals swept a doubleheader against Boston 4 to 2 and 5 to 4, moving into sole second place two games behind Pittsburgh while widening the gap on the Giants. Old Pee Alexander relieved in the seventh to hold the Braves and preserve the comeback. Bill Sherdel won the first game as St Louis battered Charley Robertson and Wertz with three hits in the sixth inning.

BT. Louis Associated Press Cardinals Boston Pittsburgh Giants Bt. Louns Pirates Pee" Alexander Reinhart Braves Wirse Po Richbourg Gautreau Welsh Cf Fournier Brown Farrel Moore J Urban Robertson P Wertz P 'R. Smith Ropertson At. Louis Ah BO Douthit Ct Frisch Hafey St Bottomley Orsatti Toporcer O'Farrell Schuble Sherdel Bottomley Richbourg Doubit Frisch Schu Hobo Rf Gautreau Fournier If Farrell Moors Gibson Morrison R. Smith Wertz Louis H Douthit Orsattt Alexander A. Smith Farrell St. Louis Morrison Reinhart Hls

Tildens Team Wins Tourney in Intersections Tennis Championship

Chicago wired report details the Simpson cup victory by the middle states team led by William Tilden II and Wallace Johnson of Philadelphia. Tilden dominated George Lott Jr in singles, Johnson swept Luke Williams, and the final round saw middle states defeat westerns 2-1. Lott and Hennessey edged Tilden and Johnson in a dramatic doubles, 11-9 6-4 7-5, as darkness halted play at Chicago Town and Tennis Club courts.

Chicago Associated Press United States Middle States William T. Tilden Wallace Johnson Philadelphia Tilden George Lott, Jr Johnson Lott Willams John Hennessey Indianapalla Hennessey Chicago Town Tenntay Club

Sterling Members Prep For 1924 25 Basketball Season

The Sterling basketball team, 1924 25 Boys' club champions, holds its first practice of the year on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the club. Under Carrano they expect strong leadership to reclaim honors, with players Basso Cilrone Reichert Arlio Fuccello Charvalle Tareavage and Carrano set to report for practice and captaincy selection.

Sterling Carrano Basso Cilrone Reichert Arlio Fuccello Charvalle Tareavage

Athletics Defeat Orioles In Exhibition

Philadelphia Americans beat a Baltimore pickup team in Baltimore on September 25. Earnshaw pitched seven innings for the Athletics while Grove started for Baltimore. Fielding standout Bishop and Boore contributed for Philadelphia as rosters shuffled with Earnshaw twirling and seven of his teammates satisfied.

Athletics Orioles Baltimore Associated Press Philadelphia Americans Baltimore Internationala Grove Earnshaw Bishop Boore

Local franchise decisions loom as Hartford open territory

Hartford franchise prospects for the American Roller Hockey League remain undecided after owners meeting. Details cover rival rink upgrades, seat expansions, and a December 15 site expectation, with Hartford ruled open if a suitable arena is not secured by then.

Hartford Associated Press John Grinold Waterfury Brass City Marooney New Haven Arthur R. Iven Meriden Maroons Frank McDonough New Britain Hardware City Wallingford Bridge Park City Hugh J. Rorty

White Eagles Triumph 4-2 Over Mohicans in Championship Opener

In front of 1800 fans the White Eagles beat the Mohicans 4 to 2 to take the lead in the Senior City League title series. Parker and Dorgan both fanned 11 in strong pitching duels as White Eagles pulled ahead with a seventh inning run and added another in the eighth. Mohicabe see 24 White Eagles 1 Parker and Pond, Dorgan and Snooka.

Fana White Eagle Mo~ Hicans Eagles Parker Dorgan Mohicabe White Eagles Parker and Pond Snooka

Kacey Court Five Practices Tonight

Knights of Columbus manager Charlie Johnson calls last year’s squad to report for practice at Kacey gym Monday at 8 p.m. Other members may try out. Johnson hopes for a full house on the Kacey floor.

Chariie Johnson Knights of Columbus Kacey Gym Johnson Kacey

Toledo Captures Association Flag

Toledo easily won the 1927 American Association pennant by taking two games from Indianapolis 5 to 2 and 2 to 0. Milwaukee split a doubleheader with St Paul as Toledo finished with 101 wins and 67 losses, two games ahead of Milwaukee.

Indianapolis Ind Associated Press Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul

Amateur Grid Stars In Benefit Contest

An all star football game on Christmas Day features amateur players from the south and Pacific coast. Organized by Chimp Pickens of Hem, Alabama, the teams will be led by Fred Pickhard of Alabama and Dick Hyland of Stanford. Proceeds will benefit charity.

Los Angeles Cal Associated Press South Pacific Coast Chimp Pickens Hem, Als Pickens Fred Pickhard Alabama Dick Hyland Stanford University

Lockhart Wins 100 Mile Auto Race at North Randall

Ohio racer Frank Lockhart of Canton sets multiple dirt track speed marks by winning the 100 mile auto race at North Randall. He averaged 80.636 mph for 1 hour 14 minutes 34.4 seconds, breaking De Palma and Tommy Milton records across distances from one to 100 miles.

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