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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1923
Page
6
Delaney outpoints Andy Palmer in a 12 round Philadelphia style war at the Arena. Palmer taunted Delaney and fought unevenly as Delaney battered him to bloodied lips, earning the clear decision while more than 3,500 fans cheered the home fighter.
Aug 20 Chicago report says the Yankees hammered the White Sox 16 to 3 with Ward homering and Ruth contributing multiple hits. Faber started for Chicago before Gillenwater and Castner finished, while Nalen and Owens worked as umpires in a rough, error-prone contest.
Waterbury Aus 29 New Haven and Bridgeport clash as Brown of Waterbury faces Sloan for the Senators. Long afternoon schedule features a 2 pm start at Newfield Park with a doubleheader likely, and top hitters like Henig and Simpson leading the shows.
Fairfield to Westport game describes a contested afternoon with Fairfield prevailing. The narrative highlights key players, early scoring, and notable contributions from teammates amid rough play and uncertain accuracy.
Jack Dempsey, the heavyweight champion, completes a grueling training day at White Sulphur Springs. He weighs 725 pounds? after an eight mile mountain run, then hits eight rounds on light and heavy bags. He sparred with George Dodfrey and Jack Burke, then two rounds with Whaewer Rioux, a Canadian lumberjack simulating Firpo.
The report notes matches at the Wh tennis tournament with rounds advancing. Several second round ties have been completed or begun, while others wait as players push toward the next stage.
Fairfield August 20 George Kish will join Dartmouth College Hanover New Hampshire as a freshman football player. The coach believes Kish will make the freshman team in his first year. he was among the fastest players on the local high school squad and regarded as a top athlete before graduation.
Anna Baum adds another trophy by placing second in the 880 yard Junior championship swim at the Westchester Biltmore club. Ruth Morgan of New York won the race with Rauny second. Bridgeport relay team placed third in the 886 yard national championship event.
Lenox clinches the Terren ay recreation title after a tense season close. The league finish sees Lenox in top spot with a 5 1 record, while South Fonds and other teams chase promotion. This week’s schedule lists Tuesday games at Public Market Walnut A C and Thursday Lenox A C versus South Ends with umpires and scorers named.
Burleigh Grimes yielded five early earned runs before two scoreless frames, then five more in the eighth and ninth as the Chicago Cubs defeated Brooklyn 10 to 4 at Brookline Avenue. Dodgers errors aided the Cubs while Tom Griffith collected four hits off Kaufmann. Steuland rejoined the Cubs after a Texas League stint.
Loren Murchison, famed Newark sprinter, is entered in the American Legion track and field meet at Seasdie Park Labor Day. He faces a lineup including Hussey’s replacement, high jumper Le rgy Liventa, jumper and distance specialists, with several other stars rumored to enter.
Chicago August 24 Waite Hoyt Yankee pitcher suspended indefinitely after attempted attack on umpire Eric Owens. H. W. Barker, Brooklawn midsummer champion favorite, defaults to Charles Groves. Hayes loses to Paul Haviland. Wheeler leads second sixteen. Kuck, eight, shines in national meet showing remarkable independent training.
New York Aug 20 Pittshurah evened the series with the New York Nationals taking the second game 8-1. Morrison pitched well for the Pirates aided by his infield turning three double-plays behind him. In the first inning, Carey Rowlings and Mueller produced three runs on singles and a wild pitch to give Pittsburgh an early lead.
The Composing roar and brains department of New Jersey Portside area staged the first of five names at Seaside Park yesterday. The composing yicm cam won 14 to 5, with We poeely lustrn pave hopes of a silver trophy. A definite date has more been act for the next, yet it is rumoured they may see the boys together again. Miss La Mar gets license. Jeunnet La Mar, holder of female bantam and featherweight world titles, becomes the first woman to receive a boxing license in New Jersey. She may face Princess Uentown. Pa ap Kiddy McCue of St. Maul, Mann.
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