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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1923

Page

19

Johnny Evers Predicts Yankees Pennant Run If Injuries Stay Mild

Former Cubs star Johnny Evers argues the New York Yankees will win the AL pennant barring accidents, listing White Sox strength with Kami, Browns loss of Sisler, and Cleveland's pitching as key factors for a crowded league race. He pins hopes on solid hitting from Collins, Del Pratt, and Johnson, with Hooper and Schalk backing the Yankees.

Chicago Cubs New York Cleveland White Sox Kami Tay Haveretic Blankeuship Robertson Hooper Collins Schalk Kid Gleason H Cobb Harry Hell del Pratt Boston Cellins Villette Johnson Iine Haney Rigney Bassir Tigers Sisler Browns Aldo Ray Francis McManus Poke Coveleski Inrton Edwards Sherrod Suman Connelly Galloway Rommell Nay- Harvis Hasty Jan Connie Jelnson Mogridge Aly Gini Ince

Harvard Defeats Navy in Wide Cardiac Victory

Harvard overwhelmed Navy with a 7 to 10 score in a dramatic late comeback. Navy pitcher struggled as Harvard rallied, reversing yesterday’s 14 to 0 loss to boost morale amid regional sports notes and upcoming university games.

Kearns Denies Dempsey-Gibbons Match Talks

In Los Angeles April 1a Jack Kearns manager of Dempsey denied reports that negotiations for a Dempsey versus Gibbons bout were finalized in Salt Lake City. He said the matter was unsettled and he did not know whether Dempsey would meet Willard or Gibbons.

Los Angeles Oalif Jack Kearns Dae Dempsey Sny Oro Dempses Tomy Gibbons St. Port Satie Salt Lake City Onitaly Dempacy Willard Gibbons Wills Firpo

Bridgeport Trade Trims Congress High Nine Eight Three

Bridgeport Trade defeats Congress High Nine to Three in a junior baseball game. George Chacklain in his final Apprentier uniform went 3 for 4 with three walks and solid defense. Burns and Burns contributed strong pitching and fielding as tradesmen secured the win.

Bridgeport Congress Don Breese Thea Dover Niriua Wydle George Chacklain Chacklai Burns Sloan Cilwon

Rally in ninth wins for Cleveland to open season

A vivid late rally in the ninth carried Cleveland to a win over the Sox as A. A. will begin its 24th season of play today. President Hickey touted strong attendance, noting 1,804,009 fans last year and predicting a bigger turnout this year as Milwaukee and Chicago clubs eye a record season.

Cleveland SOX A. A Columbya Poul Promnation Hickey Eireszit Six Hive Bcst

Cleveland Triumphs Over Chicago In Opening Day Thriller

Opening day crowd near record as Cleveland edges Chicago 6 to 5 in a late rally. Key plays include a ninth inning double by Waniby, walks by Guisto, and singles by Suma and Sewell. Arm debuted in the American League with two assists and a double out of four at bats, while Coveleski left after seven and one third innings.

Cleveland Imad Waniby Speaker Guisto Suma Sewell Doutle Chicago Strunk Coveleskie Abor Jamniexo Wamplesganes Unkle J. Sewell Wandsganes Watbskanss J. Kewell Johnson D. 2Son Shevl O'Neill Guiste Balle Faber Mack Hoona Meek Coveleski Boone L. Kig Wyld Uhle Sehail Niyg Stack Hidebrans Ang Rowand Tims

Americans Active in English Sports Spotlight

The article surveys U.S. athletes in British sports, highlighting Hornsby as a premier hitter with a record 450 total bases and a prime forecast. It notes his 1940s-era competition and fitness, then shifts to amateur golf and early tennis in Cambridge, detailing American players earning Blue honours and shaping the New Blue rowing and sports culture.

Princeton A. Venn Navy Harvard Tiny Toe

Rector Midgets to face White Eagles in Oak Street clash

Readable fragments show Rector Midgets challenging any $1 city foe with a forthcoming game against White Eagles at Oak Street tomorrow. Odd phrasing and stray lines hint at local sports hype and scattered notes on players and rivals.

White Eagles Oak Streou Center Errect Eli Ar Ay

Local Heavyweight Boxers Battle in Waterbury Showcards

In Waterbury boxing notes four local ramistingers are set for varied shows. Main card features She Tyee in Londos and Dal heeless in Walecure with comeback plans and a semi final by Jovel Sonat. Keeley aims to upset Waterbury rival amid contender chatter involving Roper and Pred Tulton. Johnny Latza WEst End welter faces Tracey Mersuson in Wallingford, with Frankie in the final against Sheik in Jazz era ties.

Ruiss AleNanny Keeley

Bridgeport High Looks to Face Collegiate Prep Today at Seaside Park

Bridgeport High plans its second season game against Collegiate Prep School of New Haven at Seaside Park. Coach Duddy Reilly tightens lineup after last week’s loss to Choate. Schine and Minneno strengthen infield. Moffit to start on mound with Fleming, Shea, Carr, and O’Winfield in the field as expected.

Bridgeport New Haven Seaside Hilltop Choate Minneno Shea Cremins Lovals Paddy Lavery Reilly Ntil Citch Sehine Short Carr O'Winfield

Liggins Chosen to umpire Bridgeport High games

Bridgeport High coach Eddie Reilly selects Fred Liggins, a top city official, to umpire all home games for the Hill toppers. Interschool baseball opens Friday with Bedford School facing Bridge Street nine at Saugatuck diamond. Brown beats Holy Cross 4-0 in tennis opener in Providence.

Peed Liggins Eddie Reilly Bridgeport Hilltoppers Wespport Bedford School Bridge Street Nine Ter Saugatuck

Smiling Contender Faces Stamford Foe in Six Round Bout

Latzo's stablemate Steve Smith meets Willie Angelo of Stamford in a six round featherweight clash. The rising fighter, undefeated, eyes a KO against Tele City's Young Downey in the curtain four round bout.

Prankie Cavanaugh Adonis Wallingforl Steve Smith Latzo Willie Angelo Stamford Asainet Young Downey

Beardsley Park links set to open May 1

Beardsley Park golf links officially open on May 1 with Don Carten returning as professional. A new clubhouse with showers and facilities is under construction, slated to be ready by May 3, while Johnny Mealin and local high school players prepare for opening events. Brocklawn. state champions Georgiana Bishop and Seeley plan to compete. George Sparling remains pro with A Cute as assistant. LYRIC A C notices call a Friday night meeting for players.

Beardsley Park P. V. Gahan O! Recreation Don Carten Bridgeport B of Recreation Teigs Johnny Mealin Dan Carten Gene Sarazen Algo Brocklawn Georgiana Bishop Parker Seeley Shennescosset Seeley Jesse Sweetser Yale Misa Biarhop Nias Cilenne Caliett Brooklawn George Sparling A? Cute

Eddie Eagan Wins World Amateur Heavyweight Title

Edward P. Eagan, an American student at Ozford, defeated F. J. Hulks of St Pancras in the third round at Alexander Palace to claim the Amateur Boxing Association heavyweight championship. He trained in Dublin as a sparring partner for Mike McTigue. the victory marked the 39th contest for the title and the first by an American.

London Anefi Associated Press Edward P. Eagan Ozford Toneht F. J. Hulks St. Pancras Alexander Palace Amateur Boxing Association Hagan Dublin Mike McTigue

Six Amateurs in New Haven Bouts This Evening

Six local amateur boxers travel to New Haven for inter city bouts against City pugs at Winchester tonight. Joe Morgan faces Johnny Turner in the star featherweight bout after Turner beat Morgan three times previously. The traveling lineup includes Jos King Young Kelly Bob Riccio and Joe Smith.

New Haven Winchester Cint Pack City Rose A. C Stamford Bridgeport Boys Joe Morgan Johnny Turner Turner Dalaver Jos King Young Kelly Bob Riccio Joe Smith

St Cyril School Nine Defeats St John In Baseball

St Cyril's baseball team defeated St John with a 7 to 1 score at Old Mill Green yesterday. Key players included pitcher Joe Stagfer and hitters Imbre and Pies contributing to the win.

ST. Cyril School ST. John St. Cyril's Seaut St. John Oine Old Mill Green Joé Stagfer Imbre

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