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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1922

Page

20

Fishermen Report Strong Blue Fish Run in Rough Seas

A dull overcast morning gave way to a real run of blue fish as rough seas favored fishing along the coast. By afternoon, rowboat crews struggled to route lines, while small mackerel appeared in quantity. The motorboat Witt and the 32 foot sea sled Elf were mentioned in service news near Oyster Bay and Bridgeport despite weather problems.

Witt Dy Guerse Casaman Oyster Bay Erst Frank Nelson Doubleday Doubled, Page O& Company New York Bridgeport Elf Saybrook Long Beach Peteig Mali

Unclear waterway work and vessel movements reported

The report notes The Blue Girl unloading sand at Crane plant and a schooner Calvin Tompkins loaded with bricks waiting for favorable weather. It mentions the Virginia returning from Oyster Bay and describes a shellfish boat legal or company connections, with a humorous remark about Grand Street Bridge.

Calvin Tompkins Hamypleing Grand Street Bridge

Four Ball Teams Rally for Bridgeport Relief Drive

The Bridgeport Tuberculosis Association plans a major relief event with ten four ball teams. The largest hearted game aims to raise funds via a tugboat and a race between Remington Arms and American Chain employees. Henry J. Neale, secretary, urged full turnout to support The Big Blue Girl fundraiser.

Henry J. Neale wWder Lbridgeport General Lechc Toom Remington Arms Company American Chain Company Bridgeport Neale Frederick T. Kellers

Radical shifts in eastern college rowing systems

Eastern colleges move to American methods as Yale and Harvard drop English rigging with noted coaches departing. Changes include slate of transfers at Cornell Penn and Princeton and a likely shift of the intercollegiate regatta to a new site with Princeton Cornell Columbia and Penn fielding crews in the spring season.

Eastern Collegine Jarni Luein Rovers Prinesten Cornellumbi Mid Penn Wassington al Ecuaslere Naval Academy Yale Harvard Visi Jeors Ube Vonsengus Pour Poughkeepsie Pringeton Lythe Corel Colpinpta Denn Wien Dunvant Spaeth Enach ePrinceton Syracuse Tint Rice Columbia John Hoyle Cornell Doe Wright Penn

Cross After Britton in Welterweight Title Showdown

Marly Cross of Wasi faces Nate Siegel the England welterweight champion in a night of boxing at Long Inland City’s Stadium on Saturday. The main event, billed as the Old Master jourels, aims to settle the welterweight title ether after tough reunions and exchanges on the trail.

Marly Cross

Princeton Roper faces rebuilding basketball squad this fall

Conch Roper of the Princeton football squad plans to report sixty candidates at Palmer Stadium for drills in September. He faces a tough task as most of last year's stars have graduated and many positions will require new players to be filled.

Whittall Hoover Bissell Glenwood Coal and Gas

Fragmentary sports chatter hints at player trades and interest

The note lists unnamed players and teams with unclear dates and intentions. It mentions major trades or judgements affecting interest, but specifics are missing. No clear names, places, or outcomes are readable from the fragment.

White Bout Depends On Ben Leonard Recovery

World lightweight championship plans hinge on Leonard’s recovery from mouth injuries and infection after his draws with Tendler and a later clash with Hammer. Leonard has undergone surgery and remains under a dentist’s care. if fit by season’s end, a bout with White may occur, otherwise it will be indoors. Promoter talks, with Gibson and Flournoy, indicate no firm details until Leonard’s condition clears. Braves acquire Roser from St Lucie with a possible St Louis lineup inclusion.

Augus Finny Leonard Ghirley White Chicago Challenge Leonard Lew ‘Tendler Champio Wammer Michigan City Ind Billy Gibson Leonard Aweie Gibson Fisume

Roser Posts Solid Batting Average Season Highlight

Roser delivers strong batting with an impressive average noted as .380, contributing consistently across games. The standout statistic underscores Roser's key role in the lineup and boosts team offensive potential.

Rufe to Meet Villa for Flyweight Title Bout

Flyweight champion Johnny By defends his title against Tancho Villa in a closely watched bout. Frank Churneit, who trails Villa, has signed for a tune up while Lew Diamond will attend the event. The fight is slated for the Latinmated arena at 112 o'clock on fight day.

Johnny By Tancho Villa Uo Sturdy Filiping Frank Chureniit Villa Lew Diamond

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