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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
16
Hugh G Koenig aged 70 of 0 Stockview avenue Frdirfa ho departs for Cincinnati to take a supervisory buying position at a major department store. The Rockwell Co executive, long tied to local dry goods circles, moves to a larger mercantile role in a growing retail market.
An employee of Rockwell's presented Mr Koenig a walrus leather suitcase as a token of esteem. He will depart later today and travel by automobile.
The Gredmar owned by Harold L. Lloyd leads the Nuavis club championship at the Pequo Yarat in Southport with 16 points. The Catrles and Seaton trail, while Scorpi and Swallow head their respective Star and Bug classes. Yachts are planned to race Sunday if plans materialize, over a 2 16 mile course.
English heavyweight Luis Firpo nears breakdown amid months of barnstorming from Cuba to Mexico. Gowler and manager O Keefe report Firpo's extreme fatigue, tremors, and poor training as promoter Tex Rickard plans for the September 14 Dempsey fight.
The White Sox third baseman Willie Kamm, nicknamed the Dublin Kid, aims to break MLB’s season doubles mark. With about 60 games left he has over 20 two base hits, pursuing Ed Delehanty’s 56 and challenging Tris Speaker’s 63. Kamms speed after reaching first base enables him to stretch singles into doubles.
Bridgeport wins behind Gillespie on the mound as LaValle Mullen and Bernard swing. Springfield’s Shaner Damrau Murphy Herrera post hits and runs with strong late effort, but Gillespie holds at key moments.
Adolfo Luque of the Cincinnati Reds has struggled to win his seventh game in a row, despite strong pitching this season. The 32 year old ace has 16 wins in 79 starts and twice saw winning streaks of seven halted by Chicago and Brooklyn. Cincinnati’s pennant hopes hinge on Luque’s continued pace under manager Pat Moran.
New York August 9 The United States Davis Cup selection committee debates the fourth man for the fall team. Expected core players Wilde n Johnston and Williams along with Vincent Richards top the list, while Griffin Hunter or Griffin appear possible contenders for the remaining singles slot amid ongoing deliberations.
In a troubled contract dispute between lightweight contenders Leonard and Dundee, Dundee demands a public weigh-in at 8 PM with Leonard below 12% over the limit. He states signing hinges on Leonard agreeing to the public weigh-in and a specific weigh time as a condition of the fight.
The article reports Greb down to 165 pounds as he prepares for a bout with Johnny Wilson. Promoter Tom O Rourke claims Greb risks weakened condition but aims to force a victory that would secure a future title shot and potential earnings. The piece notes Dempsey and others as possible future opponents and references press and betting activity surrounding the matchup.
A Michigan jumper aims to show the nation the way to leading competitors and seeks permission to compete in trials at the university facility on September. Officials report fines and charges for related incidents including a city lane incident with a bike, involving Veronica Povela and others.
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