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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1923

Page

9

Monster field meet slated at Brassco Park attracts large teams

Bridgeport A C and nine girls will represent their clubs in a monster field meet at Brassco Park, with nearly 200 entrants expected. The program features sprint dash events, distance races, jumps, and relays, including top runners from Bridgeport, Waterbury, Stamford, and New Haven areas.

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New Haven Wins Double Header From Pittsfield

New Haven takes both games from Pittsfield in a Worcester area doubleheader. Reis delivers heroics for New Haven with a home run and key plays, while Batchelder and Hynan secure the first and second game wins. Pittsfield fights back in the eighth and sixth, but New Haven holds on.

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Myrtle Beach Amateur Boxing Event Announcement

A damaged report from Myrtle Beach notes an amateur boxing gathering with planned bouts. The piece mentions participants from nearby towns and pending confirmations from organizers, but details are incomplete due to OCR errors.

Three Players Tie in Chess Tourney at York

A crowded chess event in York hosts a three way tie among players including Hyde and Reha. Details are unclear due to partial OCR text but the tie finish is noted with multiple competitors achieving equal scores.

Legion Open to Playing Halls Says Manager Kasper

In a terse public note, USN Manager Kasper says the Legion is willing to play at halls as soon as suitable venues are arranged. The statement signals readiness to engage local facilities despite unsettled access and scheduling concerns.

Legion Leston Aduer Kasper

Veterans to Play Community Sunday

Veterans prepare for a Sunday game as a local community event unfolds. The notice hints at team shirts and participation details while emphasizing community involvement and support.

Johnson to Fight Erminio Spalla in Newark Fight Soon

The article notes an upcoming boxing match between John Johnson and Erminio Spalla set in Newark. It mentions various scattered fragments with little clear detail but confirms the bout. The piece reflects a period sports notice style with minimal verifiable data.

Booth and Bayliss Play Practise Game

An obscure blot of text describes Booth and Bayliss in a practise match or rehearsal setting. It mentions locals, a seaside yard, and a mix of scattered phrases about players, lines, and moments. The content reads like garbled OCR with no clear events or dates.

Patterson Heads to Swim Long Island Sound Today

Walter Patterson intends to equal or beat his best time of 9 hours 53 minutes by swimming from Oldfield Point Connecticut to Connecticut shore inside nine hours. He sails with 24 companions in a motor launch including A A L representatives and a Telegram staffer. If successful he plans a further trip to England to attempt Sullivan's Channel crossing.

Walter Paterson Long Island Sound Patterson Oldfield Point I. T Connecticut The Sound Telegram England Sullivan

Dundee and Leonard Accept 135 Pound Weigh In

New York August 8 Tohny Dundee featherweight champion and Benny Leonard lightweight champion have agreed to weigh in at 135 pounds for their September Yankee Stadium bout. A formal contract was signed by Dundee after Leonard’s signature was added by Billy Gibson. Weigh-in will occur eight hours before the fight in the presence of a four-man press committee. Dundee seeks unified titles, while Leonard aims to solidify his place among boxing’s greats with a decisive victory.

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Sportlight previews boxing era with public verdict uncertain

The Sportlight discusses boxing rumors and public opinion on matchups like Corbett vs Sullivan and Jeffries vs Fitzsimmons, noting experts and insiders split on who will win and when. It mentions Eddie Burgess and emerging stars, plus a September 14 night looming as fans weigh outcomes and watch for developments in training and bets.

Corbett Sullivan Sullivan Jeffries Filagimmnons Gibbons Gempsey

Ainsmith Delivers Ninth Inning Cardinals Victory

Ainsmith hits a decisive home run in the ninth to lift the Cardinals over the opponents. Myers drives in Bottomer with a sacrifice to tie the game, while Haines allows two hits in the late stretch as the game unfolds with uncertainty.

Ainsmith B.L Loing Bageer Cardinals Myers Haines

Y M C A Racouters Defeat Stratford Team

Y M C A Racouters beat the Stratford All-Star team on the Colorado Avenue courts Monday night. The Stratford team featured players from Weatogue and Carmheag imams, with singles results including Halli, Morehouse, Moutlon, and Wille Beroch. Doubles Wilson and Sams defeated Wall and Duddy.

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Superb mound work keeps Yankees on top in tight game

Faber form and White Sox triumph over Athletics as Delphia report details Harris control and strong fielding. Gellaway stars with glove and hit, including a crucial one handed catch. Treimach pitched well, allowing few runs as Harris, Williams and others contributed.

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Yankees Poised For World Series Return This Fall

August notes the Yankees leading the American League by about thirteen games as the team eyes a third consecutive World Series berth. Discussions credit strong defense, pitching staff led by Carl Mays and Hawkey Shawkey, with Joe Bush and other rookies aiding in sustained supremacy.

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Come and Pick My Suit Plums August Sale

Headquarters offers free hand to reduce stock and set own prices for suits in Bridgeport. Most cloth marked with blue pencil, with all wool patterns discounted to $19.75, $21.75, $32.50 and $39.75. Free samples and window displays available.

Headquarters Bridgeport

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