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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1926

Page

7

Dempsey Arrives in Philadelphia for Training Camp

Jack Dempsey and entourage reach Philadelphia en route to Atlantic City camp after visiting the Sesqui Centennial Exposition arena. He tours the massive municipal stadium with promoters and officials, plans training start, and signals possible delays if facilities are not ready. Crowd massed, police struggled as Dempsey greeted Mayor Kendrick before heading to the city hall.

Philadelphia Jack Dempsey Atlantic City Gene Tunney Tex Rickard Kendrick Dempsey Rickard Jack Kearns City Nall Ctty F. L. Austin Jack Madison Square Bully Gibson Tunney Richard Sthen Evergreen Farms Wildwood N. J Gibson Delaware Water Gap

Delaney Leaves for Camp Again in White Mountains

Jack Delaney, famed Night heavyweight champion of the world, plans at least another month's vacation at his camp in the White Mountains near Meredith N H. Known as "Adonis Jack," he had recently left his outdoor retreat to spend a few days at Johnny Larkin's cottage in Myrtle Beach and will depart tonight.

Jack Delaney White Mountains Meredith NH Adonis Jack Johnny Larkin Myrtle Beach Willeave

Tigers Hit Hard to Capture First of Boston Series

Detroit opened its Boston series with a 9 to 1 win over the Red Sox as Collins limited Boston to eight hits while Detroit pounded three Red Sox pitchers for 11. Fothergill Hellmann and Blue starred with the bat and in the field in Boston.

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Bogash to Meet Robson in Salem

Lou Bogash, Bridgeport battler now based in Boston, signs to meet Tommy Robson in a ten round middleweight bout at Salem Massachusetts Friday night. The match moved from Salisbury Beach after promoter costs. Salem A A officials quickly booked the fight. Bogash aims for a second New England bout since leaving Bridgeport ten months ago, after a recent win in Lynn.

Lou Bogash Bridgeport Battler Boston Tommy Robinson Salem Mass Salisbury Beach Galisbury Beach Jack Salvatore Jimmy Mede Salem A. A Bogash Hay State Bridge Port Pat Reed Lynn Eddie Muck

Barrett Gives Up Swim For Year

Dover reports American swimmer Miss Clara Belle Barrett will not attempt the English Channel this year due to lack of funds and two defeats. She plans to sail home at month end and return next year saying she is not discouraged and believes she can complete the swim then.

Dover England Clara Belle Barrett Barrett United States

Johnny Saxon May Battle On Dempsey Tunney Card

Johnny Saxon, praised as a top sparring partner for Champion Jack Dempsey, is likely to box on the Dempsey Tunney card. Reports from Saratoga Springs and Bridgeport note Saxon’s close training ties, friendly exchanges, and potential preliminary bout on September 23 as Dempsey tightens his camp.

Johnny Saxon Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Saxon Bridgeport Yestern Saratoga Springs Dempsey Atlantic City Johnny Champin Axon Champ Jack Vnt New York Saratoga

Brewsters Tie for First in NYCO League Action

The Brewsters moved into a tie for first place in the New York Connecticut Semi Pro league second section after defeating Stamford on Sunday while Toughkeep Ble lost to Norwalk. Each team now has four wins and one loss. Norwalk’s Ratfile leads batting average at .407 and Poughkeepsie tops team averages at .303.

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Providence Grays Defeat Waterbury in Fast Contest

In Providence R I on Aug 28 the Providence Grays shaded Waterbury two to nothing in a brisk game dominated by sharp fielding. Erielson pitched for Providence allowing six hits but keeping Waterbury scoreless. James pitched for Waterbury, effective except in the third and fourth innings.

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Senators Edge Browns After Turbulent Eighth

Washington Aug 23 AP A wild pitch by Marberry and sloppy defense in the eighth allowed St Louis to plate four runs and break a tie, giving the Browns an 8 to 4 victory after the Senators had tied it in the seventh following a Browns burst in the third.

Washington Marberry Senators St. Louis Browns

Rockaway Wins Title in Polo Championship at Point Judith

Rockaway defeated Buffalo 10 goals to 7 in the fourth match for the 12 goal polo championship of the United States played today at the Point Judith Country Club. Rockaway clinches the title with the victory in Narragansett Pier Rhode Island.

Narragansett Pier Rockaway Ed Buffalo United States Point Judith Country Club

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