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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1925

Page

8

Rocky Kansas Wins Lightweight Title in 14-Year Quest

Rocky Kansas defeats Jimmy Goodrich to win the lightweight title before a record Buffalo crowd near 12,000. The bout drew about $35,000. judges were George Patrick and Thomas Flynn. The fight featured sustained exchanges, Kansas bloodied Goodrich’s face, and the champion pressed with left hooks and rapid rights through ten rounds, with the challenger rallying late in rounds eleven and twelve before Kansas sealed victory. Other preliminaries included Mike Miller halting Billy Pat r and several four-round bouts featuring local fighters from Buffalo and nearby towns.

Buffalo Cox George Patrick New York Thomas Flynn Eklyn James Crowley New Yook Jimmy Goodrich Kansas Atery Tolund Bas Goodrich Rocky Pryment Jimmy Seky Jim- WE Crowley Ronse Hamron Belton Cheoe Kanang pAite Antroyil Kane Kaneia Mike “wiMerrol Dublin Billy Pat R Starry Fuller Niagare Falla George Nichols Iralo Oby Tracy Ruffalo Buddy Ahearn Buffo Sider Ony Ruse Pittsburg Lake Err Buffalo

Dr Fralich praised for saving Delaney and guiding era of boxers

Between Ourselves credits Dr Fralich, a prominent New York surgeon, for Delaney’s rapid recovery and vital support to several fighters. The piece lists many boxers mentored by Fralich, describes his imposing presence, and notes a golf hobby alongside a reluctance to discuss surgery. It also includes baseball star stats from 1924, highlighting Meusel, Heilmann, Goslin, Simmons, and others.

Jack Delaney Fratich New York Dr. Fralich Delaney Fraliah Bob Meusel Yankees Bob Harry Heilmann Tigers Yankee Detroit Tiger Simmons Athleics Goslin Senators Sheely White Sox Williams

Two Inter-Church League games listed tonight

Two basketball games are scheduled at Pregby Hall in the Inter-Church League tonight. At 7:30 St Johns and Park Street combine clash, followed by Stratford versus First Baptists. Probable lineups include St Johns Park Street and Stratford Baptists with listed players and positions.

Pregby Hall St. Johns and Park Street Stratford First Baptists St. Johns Park Street Lewis Es Clark Rr Borg Ee Kubica LF Heskus Steada Schilling Ka Wilmot Peers Roberta LG Baptists Stratford Decker Anderson RY Ed Ay Aden Secves Hefferon O'Neill Slootmaker Stenquist Cc Christiansen Clinton RG Schempp Even Palrohitd

Al Jennings backs Delaney to stop Berlenbach in eight

Al Jennings, former Bridgeport manager, predicts Jack Delaney will defeat Paul Berlenbach within eight rounds at Madison Square Garden Friday. Jennings watched Delaney train with Andy Kid Palmer and Jon LaRocca, noting Delaney's power, timing, and distance judgment. Delaney weighed 168 pounds, aiming for slight lightening before Sunday’s weigh-in.

AL Jennings Delaney Paul Berlenbach Jack Delaney Madison Square Garden Bridgeport Warrior Jennings Jack iPark Civ Andy Kid Palmer Jon La'Rocco Palmer La‘Rocco Berlenbach la Rocca Willepser

Presbys Lead in Church Basketball Circuit

The Presbys top the Church Basketball League with four straight wins records show a strong early run across the circuit. The standings highlight the team’s offense and early-season consistency as they push for the top spot.

Presbys

Fairfield Wood Busting Program Bowling Schedule

Fairfield shows a weekly bowling schedule with leagues listed for Monday DuPon League Tuesday Fish League Wednesday Newfield vs All Stars and Friday Red Men’s Leave. Team standings are promised for the local leagues in this brief.

Fairfield DuPon Fish Newfield Va All Stars

Office Team Leads Post Bowling League Standings

The Office team leads the Post Publishing bowling loop, with Editorial behind. Roberti tops the averages while McKeen posts a 130 high single and Curry a 383 high total in the current league records. Solan has a 92 high single without a mark.

Post Publishing Roberti McKeen Curry Solan Robert Lon Jakablen St McKeen Tee iTrudeau Nessau Gruza Nelson Moran Perellie Wright BO iMcKevitt Hurley Bezak Ray Saunders Hibault Ra Ondeck Ww. L. Fe i Office Bene Roberts Nelson Oe Oo Oe Jakobsen Bezaka McKevitt Wright Az Moran OL OL Tag Reg Saunders Schine Au Boo Trudeau A Agg Om Ondeck Thibawlti Curry Wees Ja Is

Grange lauded as ideal gridiron physique

Physical training experts praise University of Illinois star Harald Grange for ideal football physique. Stocky thighs long muscular calves and exceptional balance cited as key traits enabling him to withstand heavy hits. Analysts expect his form to boost team performance this season.

Harald Grange University of Illinois

Reilly lauded at Hilltop football banquet in Bridgeport

At a Hilltop football banquet in Bridgeport, Coach Eddie Reilly received praise for his leadership and the team ethos. Captain Roland Keating and lettermen were singled out for their roles, with coach praised for producing resilient players and a strong on field defense.

Reilly Hilltop Chairlin George Chaikin Bridgeport Hillwo Gridiron Lyon Terrace Chalklin Eddie Reilly Robert E. DeForest James C. Moore Roland Keating Clarence Romi Rossi John “Bus” Redgate the Athletic Association James Emmons Gene Kelly Palace Theatre Carrall R. Reed Worcester Warren William McKee B. HL Charles BE. Mahoney The Sunday Herald Wilmot T. Ficke B. H John B. Wynecoop Board of Education Julian Cohen Thomas J. Murphy Bridgeport Post Edward J. Shugrue Bridgeport Telegram George Chalkim James ©. Moore Carroll R. Reed John B. Wynkoop Robert H. Poland Frank J. McKee Edward J. Reilly Edward Shugrue Charles Mahoney Wilmot T. Fiske Arthur J. Bachman Kenneth W. Kimmerlin John Co. Redgate James E. Emmons David A. Anderson Milton Soderstrom Frank E. Lewis Harry H. Dober Anthony F. Varrone Harry H. Blas«bulg Harold Burstein Gerald Andres Walter McNamara Walter Pitt Chfford Sherman Clarence Rosas Louis Szarvas Samuel Muliana Ir. Aassistant Louis Levine Louis Liet

Stratford Ladies Bowling League Names Captains and Rosters

Mrs W H Cooke announces the Stratford women's bowling league lineup of 12 teams with captains and rosters. Each team lists its captain and four to six players including Mrs Wheel er, Mrs R Young, Mrs E Ettershank, Mrs Bow man, Mrs W Cooke, Mrs P Goodell, Mrs George Bayelsa, Mrs H Grandage, and others across teams.

W. H. Cooke Stratford Women’s Bowling League Wheeler T. Probert R. Atherton R. Phelan R. Young F. Hollingren M. Hutchinson H. Bradstreet P. Goodell H. Levall M. Judd C. Back F. Beach F. Curtis A. Curtis

Senior League to Start Thursday in City Basketball League

Three games will open the Al cheway Senior City Basketball League at the City gut Thursday. The circuit runs for two weeks then pauses until after the holidays, resumes until Feb 25. Thursday games feature Longfeltows vs Brocklawns, Westerns vs Ramblers, Laurels vs Lakeviewa.

Alcheway Senior City Basketball League City Gut Longfeltows Brocklawns Westerns Ramblers Laurels Lakeviewa

Dance Proposed For Hammill Fund At Ritz

A dance and entertainment is planned at the Ritz next Monday night to aid the Ching Hammill benefit fund. Organized by the little pals of the late athlete, the event will feature a full vaudeville program and dancing with two orchestras. The Park City four members contributed their services yesterday.

Ritz Ching Hammill Athlete Park City Vance Fkaposite C, Grewcock G. Underhill

Mohawks to Play Stamfords Sunday

The Mohawk football team will line up against Cave A. C. of Stamford in their final game of the season at Senaide Park next Sunday afternoon. Charley Harrison arranging the game. Probable lineup includes Halvergon, Smith, Durlenson, Kuhl, Connors, McCarthy, Larkins, Kavertsky, Kane, Romeck, Rocco, Zaholsky, Dorgan, Kondor, Billingham, and Ceve A. C. as the opponent.

Cave A. C Stamford Seagon Senaide Park Charley Harrison Mohawks Halvergon Cave Smith LE Durlenson Kuhl Ganiale Oom Een Eens Connors la McCarthy Larkins Tassogna Kaxwasky Kavertsky Burgene Kane RT Romeck Leonard Rocco RG Ryan Zaholsky Tesseeys O' Nei LE Dorgan Johns Pedreaux Lhe Kondor Kallin

Penn State Names Weston Captain of Football Team

Kenneth R R Weston of Allentown Pa was elected captain of the Penn State College football team. He is a junior in the School of Chemistry and Physics and plays at right end.

State College Kenneth RR. Weston Allentown Penn State College

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