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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1923

Page

16

Douglas Edges Keeley in Stinging Bridgeport Title Fight

Veteran Jack Douglas of New York outboxed Bridgeport's Ed Keeley, delivering steady jabs and power blows to bloodied the opponent’s mouth. Keeley fought hard early but failed to close gaps as Douglas pressed, boxed smartly, and wore him down through nine rounds before Keeley’s late attempts fell short.

Ed Keeley Ife Jack Douglas New York Keeley Gre Sey Douglas Park City Bridgeport Ali Goulett Maiz Burt Amack Keeley Kerles

Joe Leary to Play with Pittsfield Club

Pittsfield baseball club of the Eastern League trades Waterbury outfielder Joe Leary to Pittsfield for catcher William Fish of Philadelphia. Fish to be reinstated after paying a $200 fine. announcement notes Fish on the ineligible list prior to the deal.

Pittsfield Pittsfield Baseball Club Willam Fish Philadelphia Albany Joe Leary Waterbury Fish

Hilltoppers to play Ansonia High tonight

Hilltoppers meet Ansonia High in the final Hilltop gym game this afternoon at five o'clock. The Reserve squad will feature Eddie Schine at guard with Rey Whalen, Andy Mrazik, Ray Shea, and Carroll in the forwards and center. Lineups include Bridgeport Angenis Shea Andrew Mrazik Scelly Carroll Walen Schiner Glaser Whelan Castro.

Hilltop Ansonia High School Eddie Schine Rey Whalen Imate Andy Mrazik Ray Shea Carroll Bridgeport Angenis Shea Andrew Mrazik F Scelly Carroll Walen Schiner Glaser Whelan Castro

Prospect School Enters West Side Grammar League

Prospect Street School submitted its first application for entry into the West Side grammar school baseball league through the Board of Education after a citywide inquiry. Officials plan to draw up the schedule and launch the league by April 16 with responses due by week’s end.

Prospect Street School West Side Grammar School Board of Education Ischannte

Dusty Leaguers to Roll Tonight Shifts in Standings

General Electric leads Singer by three games as action starts tonight. Locomobile sits fourth, Brass and Cuderwood challenge top teams. Alleys schedule shows Burns Baasiek, Harvey Hubbert, Remington Arms, and others in key matchups. Records note high singles by Taylor Wigh and Remington Arms for total.

General Electric Singer Singers Brass General Electric Boys Locomobile Sumfraries Alleys Burns Baasiek Harvey Hubbert General Lbleciria Remington Arms Cuderwood Idgeport Brags

Lions Bowlers Edge Kiwanis in Narrow Win

The Lions bowling team defeated Kiwanis in a two match series, adding to a 108 pin advantage. CM Wall posted 124 and 316 in the strings, while N Autchinon hit 99 in one string for the highest score on his side. The Fairfield club rebounded with an 89 pin win in the second match, as Lions improved their overall standing.

Cea Felfield Lanshean Edars Gotas Lions King of Beasts M.C. A. Allega Fairfield Piya CM. Wall Dldons N. Autchinon Bennett Mele

Schine and Fitelson Spar in City Playoff Tilt

In Bridgeport the M H A title race tightens as the Kaceys host the Hebes in the city championship second game. Schine and Fitelson, stars facing the Kaceys, are touted to test the hometown lineup on Lyon Terrace. McGraw vows to keep the same starting five. A preliminary Colonials versus Saints game will precede the main event with betting barred by school authorities.

Bridgeport Kaceys Shhine Eddie Schine Igh Max Nelson Highchoo Eaceys Schine Hebrews Schiner Fitelson Hag Hilltop Lyon Terrace Madison Avenue Gordon Hebes Skaplan Max Clayt McGraw Cretella Burns Sari McGraw Rowe Sand Dondern Board of Education Colonials Saints St. Joel Haope Racers VOMAG Wwy Ketelia APU Metra Gupta Rowe Wat Lan Idonsdera Mi Hsan

Lions Bowlers Trim Fairfield Luncheon Club

The Thaelrb rollers swept three straight games from the Kiwanis at Arcade alleys on Wednesday night. Lineburgh led the effort with a high single of 122 and the top individual total of 143.

Lions Bowlers Trim Fairfield Luncheon Club Thaelrb Rollers Kiwanis Lineburgh Thasco

Latzko 10 Meet Tracey Ferguson in New London showdown

The Latzko 10 meet Tracey Ferguson in a semifinal on April 2 in New London. Ferguson faces Wallingford rival in a tough bout while A Suburban Detroit prospect named Sheniangke draws attention as a promising youngster.

Latzko Tracey Ferguson

Staples to Play Alumni Tonight

Staples resumes play against a group of former students in an evening match at a local venue. The event features alumni such as Bieling Wheeler Bedley and Petrie, delivering a reunion style contest amid festive turnout and school spirit.

Staples

Sacraments to Play Compo Five This Evening

Westport April 5 The Blessed Sacraments of Bridgeport will face the Compo Life Guards here in National Hall Friday night for the season’s home finale. While Bridgeport won four of five, the Guards seek an easy romp after beating Norwalks, and Sykes with Mello Berns and Eddie Schine tallies opposition.

Westport Blessed Sacraments Rdgeport Compo Life Guards National Wall Mus Norwalks Syes Mello Berns Eddie Schine Joe Waterswill Leups H. Quinn

Mohawks Organize For Season Open At Yellow Mill Park

The Mohawks of this city organize for the season and plan to bank games with several teams in and outside the city. The team will hold its initial practice at Yellow Mill Park Sunday afternoon.

Tha Tein Yellow Mill Park

Former local outfielder to stay with New Haven

Babe Ruth visited a bed ridden boy near Vicksburg to fulfill a prayer, then rumors of Gene Martin joining Baltimore were denied. Martin, Osborne, Dunn and St Angelo figure in New Haven outfield plans. Ty Cobb cited as example of a color line draw.

NEW Haven Cosgrove Norwich Vicksburg Mias Babe Ruth New York Ruth Bab Huth Gene Martin Baltimore George Welss Wilson N. C Gene Welss Martin Frank Osborne Dunn Jack Dunn Jack Bentley Haley Osborne Johnny St. Angelo Virginia League Ty Cobb Baseball Cobb Mensel Bob Meusel New York Yankees

Presbys to Play Hartford Church Team Tomorrow

The First Presbyterian five of this city will face the Swedish Lutheran Hartford team in the state inter church basketball final at Presby Hall tomorrow night. Next Tuesday the Presbys meet Stamford YMCA at Presley Hall. Over 162 attended the Inter Church Basketball League banquet at YMCA last night with speeches praising teams and a post banquet social and musical program.

First Presbyterian Hartford Presby Hall Stamford Y.M. C. A Presley Hall YM. C. A

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