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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1918

Page

10

Lew Tendler Beats Willie Jackson in Thrilling Contest

New Yorker says Tendler wins a close 13th round decision over Willie Jackson with a large Bridgeport audience. Tan Fenfiler defeats Willie Jackson in 15 rounds on referee's decision. Red Alien defeats Tommy Marengo in 10 rounds on reserve's decision. George Proto defeats Youns Caplan in 6 rounds. The three decisions were fully justified.

Lew Tendler Willie Jackson Red Allen Tommy Marengo Proto Caplan Tan Fenfiler Philadelphia New York Red Alien Bridgeport Boston George Proto New Haven Youns Caplan Meriden

Tendler Edges Jackson In Fifteen Round Thriller

Lew Tendler wins a fifteen round decision over Willie Jackson at New Haven Arena with Benny Leonard watching. Referee Dave Fitzgerald awards Tendler the verdict amid crowd support. Jackson proves tough as Tendler muscles ahead in later rounds and the bout hints at a future title clash. Allen defeats Marengo in a lopsided ten round bout, showcasing form and suggesting a May match option with Kunz.

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Stage Sunday Games at Harrison New Jersey

NEAV WORK April 20 Ree War championship pages of the National and American Leagues will be played every Sunday hereafter at the former Newark federal park. A weekday game will be reduced to Polo rounds at Tibbetts field, Brooklyn, with Harrison Park hosting Sundays. President Toner of the National League admitted that both leagues will use Harrison Park on Fridays.

NEAV National Newark Federal Tibbetts Field Brookllyn Harrison Park Toner National League Hirvisvon Park Buridays

How They Stand Vester Results and Postponements

Vester standings show numerous postponements due to cold and wet grounds. Cinema and major matchups like Brooklyn-Boston Philadelphia-New York and Chicago-St. Louis are affected, leaving several games delayed or rescheduled amid poor field conditions.

Vester St. Louis Chicago Pittsbugh Brooklyn Boston Wetyrounds American Washington Philadelphia New York Nhagu Cleveland Detroit St. Taonis Navion Prague Chico Cincinnati Joe Boston

Sandlot Boys Keeping Busy

Sunday afternoon on city sandlots hosted 20 plus amateur teams as crowds of about 5,000 watched games at Easide Park. The Federal Juniors defeated the American Juniors 14 to 0 while other local clubs like the Royal Blues and Jacksons eyed upcoming matchups, with managers seeking players and arranging future dates.

David Kane Easide Park Federal Juniors Federal Jrs William Phalen Jefferson Street Royal Blues Blues Green Yates North Avenue Fast Jacksons Maplewoods Jacksons Lone Stars Seaside Park Eagles Jrs Belmont Jr Grant Maya Faia Irs St. Michaels Iy, Ale Jrs Lawrence A. C Favoy A. C Daarifie Park Pacie Ruly Amely Lawrence Walnut Beach Red Soy Pioneams Wa. S. Bengals Federaly St. Josapha Columns Boys Inhorn Walnut Hearh A Joseph Wiser Tengers Wmgshs Sleatford Moneers Faust Tema Tonelars He Aloprin Joseph Wier Grice Street

Brothers in Baseball Defy Sibling Stereotypes

The report notes Stanley and Harry Caveleskie as brothers who rose in the American League. While many siblings failed to succeed, Stanley followed Harry to the majors and appears set to stay with Cleveland, as Harry nears the end of his run at Detroit.

Stanley Harry Caveleskie

Untitled sports notes and crowd chatter from regional paper

The piece records talk of an O Neil crowd plans for May 22 and a Sunday game, notes on schedule details, and praise for a team’s performance yesterday. It mentions Bridgeport representation at a show, new owners at Afuindins, and players like Ward Chat, Wid Murphy, Roll up Shelton, and VicGiaw men in a long, lively local sports column.

English and Scottish elevens to replay International series final

The final of the International series ends tied. a replay Sunday at the Meadows. Changes include Stam Fordford replacing Casham, Cave named due to Logan’s absence, Wilson earns a regular spot for England, and Jimmy Miller of New Haven to referee.

Job Booth Meadows Alex Cave New Haven Ehookie Wilson Coombes Ansonia Milley Pawtucket RNU Jimmy Miller Charlie Caoeper Bridgeport Ravens Jerri Manrien Danins Populie Certor Bridgeport Travers Waeglish International Medicmeniad Hie Weides Mie Mesenifes Daniells Lis Uridanyiweh Mephen Hanmer Tiiglish International Deryniv Berlin Derby County Gernany

Boxers and clubs face uncertain season shifts

Ragged wartime era notes list pitchers and boxers, Shelton and Bridgeport clubs, and players switching teams. It mentions Phillip Lower handling Rohe interests, Rohl near retirement but welcome in boxing circles, and several Connecticut and New York games, with Stratford andBridgeport rovers in Cup play.

Murphy Walt Tommy Rohi Shelton Ikoki Young Trooks Eddie LeTour Phillip Lower Perry Avenue Shelton Tower Rohl Soeal Teg Pawea Tall River New England Bridgeport Rovers Connecticut Jetimies America Baturidiy Ak Paws

Stamford High to Meet Local Team Tomorrow

Bridgeport High School beat Norwalk High 8 to 3 at Norwalk. Hawes Tyern Stein Hammeat Reuther and Korseck shone for Bridgeport as Howie Williams eyes a tryout with the H. S. team.

Stamford High Bridgeport High School Norwalk Lavery Hawes Tyern Stein Hammeat Reuther Korseck B. H Stamford H Stnside Park Stamford Bridgeport Howie Willams Yea Erick The Pioneers H. 8 Rutter Dunt Davis Murphy

Tesreau Too Much For Moran Outfit

Springfield April 29. The astern league mag­nates adopted a 112 game schedule from May 2 to September 2 with 30 cent admission, part of the proceeds aiding a war fund. Openers set for Bridgeport May 2 at New Haven, with Sunday games in Providence Waterbury New Haven Bridgeport and others.

Bugan Bridgeport New Haven O'Neil Springfield Dan O'Neil McMahon Carey Collins Providence Waterbury Park City Marling Bridgeports Clark P. Lane,Jr Paul Krichell Hartford Springfiell New London Worcester Drrztors Collins BC Marlin Cam O'Neill

White Sox Hammer Indians Pitchers in Cleveland

Chicago opened its series in Cleveland by pounding three Cleveland pitchers and winning 4 to 0. The game featured strong hitting by the White Sox and solid defense in an early-season foray.

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A Pokras Promises Tailored Salt Style at Right Price

A Pokras, first class custom tailor at 897 Fairfield Ave opposite City Court, advertises stylish salt to order with perfect fit and workmanship guaranteed and reasonable prices. Contact Tel B-6745.

A. Pokras Fairfield Ave City Court Tel

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