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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1919

Page

6

Boxing Show At Park Theater Tonight In Bridgeport

The International A C presents a three-bout boxing program at the Park Theater with all fighters from Philadelphia Baltimore and New York. Doyle and Leonard headline a 12-round main event, plus two earlier bouts. Promoter Jose Mulvihill expects strong attendance and a high level of competition for the 26 scheduled rounds.

International A.C The Park Theater Philadelphia Baltimore New York Allo Jose Mulvihill International A. V Dig Veara Joe Bridgeport Idgeport Fester Nelson Young Castile Entre Walter Rennis Joey Nelson Frankie Itton Leo Stahl Abby Doyle Battling Leonard Alista Sritton Okesman Bill Jack” Snellen Denny Kelly J. Adama Frankie Britton Terry Lee F. O'Connor Frank Braithwaite Joe Mulvihill D. Kelly's Barnum

Burglars Escape on Skis in the Alps

Report from Geneva says robbers fleeing Alpine hotel lootings during winter use skis to vanish into remote snow. Guides and police dogs are now deployed to track them, a novel tactic in these investigations.

Alps Geneva

Fraturi Bout Opens Boxing Card With Local Debuts

The event features Bobby Doyle versus Batthig Deon over twelve rounds in a light weight clash. Debuts headline backing acts Frankie Briffamove and Kahl in a second twelve round bout. Officials include referee Jaek Vorey and timekeeper Michal Comoe with Frank Teandithie as announcer. Promoted by Tatemnational.

Fraturi Bobby Doyle Batthig Deon Weleght

Poking Around in the Bag Bus and the Odd Fighter

A stylized feature notes a quirky fighter, Sam Watlach, and a notorious character Bat Hurley, recounting dubious amateur bouts, unusual training, and exaggerated exploits across Buffalo and Syracuse. It blends colorful anecdotes with reflexive humor about boxing lore and local personalities.

Buffalo Syracuse Hurley Sienna Kelly Fred Melkay Bat Wee Dooleys A. Reebaara Queensbury

Rector Five Defeats World War Vets 55 15

The Bridgeport Boys’ Club Rector team beat the World War Veterans of Stamford 55 to 15 on home floor. The game featured strict amateur rules and a clean, team-centered effort. Next week Rector faces the Rosebuds of Anson. An open date is available on Jan 3 for interested teams. Dancing followed with Iscarus Orchestra.

Bridgeport Boys Rector Faust Battery T Stamford Jearner Donbi Yuan Anson Tmanucgeer Reeters City Towner Wishhng Dondero Plin Moisile Henge Iscarus Sore

Johnson See No Danger to League

CHICAGO December reports say attorney George W Aller for Ron Wohpson claims the American League faces no danger to the league or its championship season. Miller asserts owners can only harm by not opening parks. a formal meeting will decide next season's actions. Charles Corlskey warns the league could dissolve by July if leadership changes aren’t made.

Chicago George W. Aller Ron Wohpson New York Actin Pe Sale Tti American League Gleau Kport Miller Afr Jolson Essary Eall Tim Jonnsen Dec Charles Corlskey Ownler White Sox Teague Johnson

Crasho Jrs Win West Indianama City Title in Muddy Clash

The Crasho Juniors defeated the Walnut Juniors 7 to 0 at Newfield Park after a weathered muddy game. Duncan and Jake Rosenbaum starred on offense for Crasho with a lone 20 yard pass and a cutback TD. West Indianama claimed the city championship for the fourth straight year as Crasho finished six wins three ties and no losses.

Crasho Jrs Walnut Jrs West Indiama Newfield Park Walnuts Duncan Walnut Gillride Jake Rosenbaum Jake Culiet Humphrey Gennan Belvin Boys Rosenbaum Johnny Culled Coyne Warish Ling Baxter Maroney United Workers New Daven Haddie Reilly Cees Fle Wren Stape Isca Bugs Abn Menili Bob Hurley Glees Cullet Moore Sealytha Tan 7 Latreagie Lil ’ Ta Gi Parrish Hove Been

Boxers and Promoters Debate Local Talent for Tonight's Show

The article discusses Joe Mulvihill promoting a boxing card in the city featuring six debuting fighters rather than local veterans. It questions whether audiences want fresh faces or familiar names, noting mixed expectations, publicity from Philadelphia writers, and rival promoters offering large purses.

Joe Mulvihilt International A. U Mulvihill Hs Ans Isome Molyihill Beys Bilge Lought Herura Audinhill Philadelphia Park

Griffith Wins Control of Washington Senators

Clarke Griffith purchased Washington American yesterday for about $2,756,000 and took joint ownership with Golith and Richardson. Griffith becomes president and plans to recruit players nationwide to build a winning club for the capital.

Waarttington Washington American Clarke Griffith Williant MM Rickeardson Evein Ary Golith Richardson Wangehd Steele Lela Jediahareiolern Atavat Gettin Griffith Wiffen Ehb Fle Flo Orifith

Harvard and Yale May Send Athletes Abroad

Cambridge Mass reports a decision this week on Harvard and Yale sending a combined track team to England next summer to face Oxford and Cambridge. The plan, discussed by Harvard treasurer Wooderson and Yale athletics chair Anchett, would mark a return to international competition.

Camerai Mass Warvard Amt Yale England Sumer Gator Cambridge Wood Rerson Syaduare Ard Ete Ph Ted Mngland London Oxford Gow Matne Loxford Cahtio Tarvard

Greenleaf Captures Title With Undefeated Run

Greenleaf claims the national pocket billiards title in Philadelphia, finishing without a defeat. The event lists top contenders including Woo ERR RK, Weed, Senbach, Wartie, Waytor, Fink, and other competitors with varied placements and scores.

Fla Murtuse

Powerful Jersey City quintet here Tuesday

Jersey City brings a strong five to Colonial Hall for an Interstate Basketball League clash tomorrow night against the Hoes Ribbons. The lineup includes Holman and five other swift scorers led by Debnert at center.

Jersey City Colonial Hall Jersey Cuingat Ant Gées Holman Wright Leonard Trevius Fyfe John Leacy Debnert Malone

O Brien Named Secretary of New York Ball Club

Joseph D O Brien of Milwaukee former president of the American association has become secretary of the New York National League club succeeding John By roper who held the post seven years Brien managed Giants affairs during the era of John T Brough Poster declined to comment on resignation from the Giants. Frankie Wilson requests Springfield contact for urgent call to the sporting editor.

New York Joseph D. O'Brien Milwaukee New York National League John By Brien Giants John T. Brough al. Poster Prainkie Welson Frankie Wilson Springfield

Acco Williams Ends Local Season with Call Off

Jupiter Phagius edged two football teams as Acco Williams team from New Haven failed to meet the American Chain Co. Athletic Association game for the second Sunday running. Acco manager Kearney announced no further attempts would be made to play. Field conditions at Newfield Park and heavy mud led to cancellations after morning fieldwork failed to dry the grounds. Managers cited unsafe conditions and a farce of a game despite fan interest and $600 in bleacher costs. The season ends with Acco claiming the state championship and praising local support.

Jupiter Phagius American Chain Co. Athletic Association Wil-iams New Haven Accodack Kearney Newfield Park Shane Vhey Wearney Wood Acco

Accos and Williams Scoring Totals From Season Play

Season results show Accos leading scorers with multiple games and points totals. Accos posted a 7 win tally and 0 losses, while Williams contributed several high scoring efforts. Team totals include Accos 144 points versus opponents overall.

Bridgeport High boys top DeWitt Clinton 45 24 in opener

Bridgeport High School opened its season with a 45 24 win over DeWitt Clinton High of New York. The girls defeated Pratt High Essex 24 6. Play occurred in the high school gym, with detailed box scores and substitutions listed for both games.

Tieys Hewitt Clinton Higa Gane Pratt High Essex Bridgeport DeWitt Clinton New York Pratt High School Fist Ticker Murphy Burns Hawes Goldberg Berman Nadel Kandell O'Donnell Maher O'Donnel Kandel Weinstein Miacco Walker B. H.S Pratt High Lieberum Rosedale

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