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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1923

Page

10

Dempsey Firpo Title Licensing Debate Baffles Commission

Gotham boxing panel discussed the heavyweight match as promoter Ruhard seeks license for the Dempsey versus Firpo bout. Wills challenges territorial claims while talks with Muldeon's reorganization set power dynamics. The commission indicated no license decision until a formal application is complete and reviewed.

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Walker Eyes 160000 Bid To Box Leonard For Title

Mickey Walker seeks 160000 to box Leonard in a possible bout amid promoter talks in New York. The featherweight contention stirs interest as both camps explore terms with promoters eyeing a staged clash in the near future.

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Fournier Drives Cardinals Split Doubleheader For 13th Homer

Fournier hit his 13th home run of the season as the St. Louis Cardinals split a doubleheader with Brooklyn. Horoshy added a 13th homer in the first game while Brooklyn produced eight hits and two homers in the nightcap. Fournier and Smith supplied the late offense in the opener as Brooklyn led early but lost 7 to 4.

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Reds Fall Back as Phillies Win Double Header

Reds suffer defeats in both games of a doubleheader as Philadelphia pitchers overpower Cincinnati. Rixey and Ring matched strong shows despite Reds rally attempts, while Bohne and Shober powered Phillies in key moments. Betts closed out the second game as Philadelphia completed the sweep.

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Billy Gibson Hopes To Sign Tunney Today

Billy Gibson seeks to sign Tunney today amid tense negotiations and speculation. The potential deal centers on boxing promoter leverage and immediate implications for heavyweight matchups in the era.

Billy Gibson

Giants Bay Southpaw Joins New York Grits Report

A Milwaukee club southpaw pitching prospect from Giants Bay is announced to report to the New York Grits. Details on the purchase price are not disclosed and the report cites a Friday arrival. The deal involves the American Viaci aion Geitin as the presenting party.

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Deforest Won’t Train Firpo for Dempsey Meeting

A scrambled paragraph discusses Jimmy Deforest not training Firpo for a possible bout with Jack Dempsey. It references training details, press coverage, and tangential notes about boxing figures, but the text remains garbled and unclear.

Jimmy Deforest Firpo Jack Dempsey

Centre College to Host Ambitious Football Schedule

The article outlines Centre College’s extensive football slate described by The Sportlight writer Grantland Rice. It notes training diets, player conditioning, and expectations for key opponents, with emphasis on fitness, stamina, and tactical planning for the upcoming season.

Fairfield Legion to Play Hearts at Sherman Field

Local pro baseball scene features Fairfield Legion meeting Hearts at Sherman Field with Fish Timees and McCopy lineup notes. Stars facing Sealinw MDP lark, Striner on bon duty, and a ten week constraint hints at a notable team mystery involving Cheris unines. There is uncertainty about dates and rosters due to garbled OCR.

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Cleveland Wins Over Boston 5-4 in Ninth Inning Rally

Cleveland narrow victory over Boston 5-4 as Speaker leads offense. The decisive run scored in the seventh on a past ball and a fielder’s choice, with Lutwke and Myatt key with hits. Errors and odd phrasing from the report obscure exact players and events.

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Harvard to hire new crew coach within ten days

Cambridge letters report Harvard will announce a new varsity crew coach within ten days as the selection process progresses. Four candidates are named with Foster Mason and Henry Clark among likely contenders, and the team plans an earlier start to the season with broader coaching oversight.

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Former Bridgeport Twirler Joined Hartford for Rest of Season

Hartford July 3 Lehigh Nd Struffer, a right handed pitcher once famed with the Bridgeport club, is sent to the Hartford team by Bill Killifer of Chicago Cubs for the remainder of the season. He will join the club midweek and bolster the hurling staff after recalls of pitchers Betis and Stone. Struffer had a notable minor league season, earning a place in the Hall of Fame with a one run game against New Haven last summer.

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Pre Olympic Games Fine Program Highlights Sprint Events

The report outlines a pre Olympic Games program with sprint events at Yankee Stadium and proposals for awards and top sprinters. It notes top competitors and intercollegiate champions expected to contend, with details on distances and specific races mentioned.

Red Sox Transfer Likely as New Owner Takes Over

Boston’s American League club faces a formal takeover by a new owner. Robert Quinn of Columbus Obie may become president, with limited changes expected for the tail-end roster. Minor league selling of stars could occur once ready.

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Acmes Need Last Two Wins for Pennant Lead

The Acmes must win their remaining two games to clinch first place ahead of the Western Cubs and Independence. With nine wins in eleven for the Vadisans and seven of nine for the Acmes, both teams eye a decisive stretch as Ames Che standings show broader competition with Madioons and AeroMs also in the chase.

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Heavy Track At Saratoga Hinders Starting Races

Saratoga Springs NY report describes a heavy track disrupting early races with slow starts and multiple riders switching leads. The field faced slipping footing as the surface remained unfavorable and horses struggled to gain traction during the initial legs.

Saratoga

Bridge Cup Play Starts Amid Turbulent Qualifiers

A flood of fractured OCR text outlines early Bridge Cup play with teams from Norpour, Potahia, and Poa Stupyr competing. The report mentions defeats and standings, including references to Mota and Meorehe Poly, with scattered names like Nora, Tait, Hodis, and Woe Me Dense.

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Freak deliveries redefine Tony Kauffman and Pillette’s impact

A fragmented report highlights Tony Kauffman and Pillette as surprise factors for younger pitchers in Chicago Cubs games. It notes shifting roles, early effectiveness, and late-season adjustments affecting pitching dynamics amid uncertain rosters.

Tony Kauffman Pillette

Helen Meany to defend title in 1922 trio

The article notes Helen Meany will defend her crown with plans for a 1922 meet. It references locations and events including Madison Square, Canal Zone, and Miss Jamie Davilsen as possible contenders, with various regional venues and dates implied.

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