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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1922

Page

6

Blaney Wins Decision Over Hugh Ross In Casino Fight

Delaney defeats Hugh Ross by decision after a hard fought bout at a casino arena. Griffin stops Pete August in the fourth round after a fast start but August rallies before the referee intervenes in the fourth.

Ack Delaney Hugh Ross Pete August Kayoes Johnny Griffin Blaney Pete August Griffin Delaney Loulsweentac Atriot Cesino Riggs Sack Ross Iscal Van Mware Ova Wilericht A J Delane Jack Ney Rosa T .E Spain Eii Delaney Ted Jeff Lother Watermack Rosa Jack the Tans Rose Ein Bath Colion eWaes Soad Hugh Delanerck Park City Ross Connec Euelaney Engs Rukoi Ross Aix iDe- 4 Huehie Jeter

Records Expected To Be Broken In Bridgeport Meet At Seaside Park

Hel Wins Verdict as Joe Hall of Bridgeport defeats Danny McTwerney of Danbury in an eight round bout. Bridgeport hosts the high interclass meet at Seaside Park on Saturday with top athletes from Hilltop and Yale entrants aiming for marks in sprints and relays. Strong contenders include Ryder, Whelan, McTighe, Carley, and Skane as they vie for multiple events amid rain affected conditions and upcoming interscholastic meets in New York and Philadelphia.

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Draw Between Bones and Roach Stuns Boxing Crowd

The bout ended in a four round draw after Bones won the first two rounds but Roach captured the final two rounds, leaving the judges to rule a split draw. Reports note the match featured solid exchanges and a tense finish.

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Bischop On Way and Baseball Results Reported

Manatter McCans travels to New York and surveys major league camps. He looks for players released after injuries and notes Biscop is out with a severe strain and headed north. Yesterday’s college and exhibition results: Brooklyn Americans beat Brooklyn Nationals 12 to 9. New York New York Americans 7, Brooklyn Nationals 4.

Y M L H L A To Play New Haven Five This Evening

The Y M L H L A tossers close their season tonight with the New Haven Y A H A Tk meeting the ideal quintet. Atlas players expected to be ravarae. Juniors will play the SN team. scattered results from Boston and Philadelphia games.

Y. M.A New Haven Tate Atlas Tontehr Nreimlas TV. MH Ae Tuniors

Fitzsimmons: Lightweight Overcame Hefty Odds in Ring

Bob Fitzsimmons, famed for three titles, never weighed more than 172 pounds. The record shows his clever defense, brutal body blows, and a legendary left shift that felled rivals like Corbett, Sharkey, and Ruhlin. Born in Cornwall, England, he moved to Australia as a youth and later shone in America before fading from the scene.

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Breckett Cook Bout Disappointing Affair

April 19 Hondon reports a boxing bout where the referee warned contestants to avoid holds in rounds three to six. In the final round the referee disqualified Beckett, ending a disappointing contest with the crowd reacting to the unexpected finish.

Beckett-Cook Hondon Pesteres

Tilden Enters Indianapolis Clay Court Tourney

William T. Tilden world tennis champion was notified by the Associated Tennis Clubs of Indianapolis he will enter the clay court tournament to be held at Woodstock Country Club early in June. He said he will bring Sandy Weiner and Donald Strong to play singles and that Vincent Bicharan also plans to compete. Weiner will partner in doubles with Tilden.

Indianapolis William T.tilden Associated Tennis Clubs Woodstock Country Fund Tilden Sandy Weiner Donald Strong Vincent Bicharan Weiner Tien Nla

Wisconsin May Enter Poughkeepsie Regatta

Wisconsin may enter the Poughkeepsie regatta this year after an absence from the Bastrrn class. Coach Harry I. Vail will decide when to row the men, with Leko Mondolo leading a squad of first year rowers as funding and training proceed.

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Hunt Sets Selections for Choate Game Today

Coach Prat Hurt plans final practice selections for Choate game. Hunt expresses confidence in his young players, expecting a large victory. Paddy Lavery to pitch opening date. Fred Galagher to start in outfield. infield adjusted with Oneway replacing Maher at third and Matern replacing Cooney at short.

Prat Hurt Hunt Pa Miuch Paddy Lavery Fred Galagher Oneway Maher Matern WU Cooney Positon F Colway Fivee Shea Wn Bey Stark Erper Wil Ceteh

Golf Game Helps Champ Schaefer in Billiard Play

Chicago April 4. The article reports golfer turned billiards champion Schaefer credits golf with improving his billiards technique. He cites better balance, arm movement, and follow through aiding his indoor and outdoor play, including lessons learned from Jack Hoppe and his father introducing him to cue sports.

Champ Schaefer Chicago Gowered Press Liareé GiLlbe Young Seaeter Ihe Sorin Liam Samyen Briviner Wile Hoppe Goif Gilliards Jake Y. Uf Aly Nist Rolnag Whem Pier Haya

Cleveland boxers named for Amateur Union tourney

Cleveland Athletic Club selects six boxers to represent the city at the Amateur Union tournament in Ro tor on April 27 and 18. Named are Harry Marcus 107 pounds Louie Maddy 125 Eddie Phillips 125 Scot TonDAigh 145.

Cleveland Aprila Thes iCleveland Athletic Club Ness Bowers Voley Rotor Or Harry Marcus Louie Maddy Eddie Phillips

Connie Mack’s rookie catcher stars in new phenom rise

Reports say Connie Mack has found a vibrant rookie catcher who impresses with defensive skill and power at the plate. The piece contrasts the newcomer with veteran Johnny Walker and references Bergero as a rising talent, noting Mack’s praise and team plans.

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Interclass Meet Highlights for B H Girls at Raidgepar

Girls from Raidgepar compete in an interclass track meet with events including yard dash sprint hurdles and obstacle races. Notable performances feature Miss Carrie Cerold and Miss Varriel Hunter, with others like Miss Gerold and Miss Hiner in the lineup.

Évanta Misa Cuirk Laokwond Gelinas Varriel Hunter Carrie Cerold Misa Hiner Misa Gerold

Seals Offer $25,000 For Good Shortstop

San Francisco April 10 A Pacific Coast League club seeks a shortstop for 25000 as a replacement for Jimmy Caveney who left for the majors. The San Francisco club previously offered 228000 for a shortstop last winter and the bid remains open, according to club owner Charles Gratien.

SAN Pranicisco San Francisco Wveinhelder Jimmy Caveney San Francisco Ely Charles Gratien

Harvard Hopes To Stage Repeat On Track This Year

Harvard aims to defend track success as Coach Bill Bingham reloads for April meets at Viring, Annapolis, and Penn Relays. Key stars include Burke, Wanaker, Merriwag, and Tollbert, with strong sprinters Chapin Merveil Chase and pole vaulters Kravig Reidy. The Crimson seek depth in distance events, javelin, discus, and hammer as they pursue Intercollegiate honors.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Bill Bingham Crimson California Princeton Gonrihi Bingham Carder Viregins Annapolis Penn Charles Wan " Chapin Kim Merveil J. D. Chase Wanaker Bie Burke Aaul Coagh Bingham Diane le Tlarvard Jakko Miikalo Jaain Rriph Greenides Rakin Mark Pall Coburn Fiske Brown Hemmes Fitts Mal Morse Wansker Merrill Percy Jenkins Harry Kravig Dave Reidy

Opening Day Set as Major Leagues Start Tomorrow

New York and national league figures project a strong season with balanced clubs and potential surprises. Leaders like John Heydler and B B Johnson forecast competitive pennant races, while managers in Cleveland Washington St Louis stress strong lineups and depth for a robust spring.

New York John *& Heydler National League Casabel Banaball Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Ream Nana Dut Alto Yin Strugeis Landis Ramsing Piforis Pieng Cb Judie Landis

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