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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1923

Page

13

Veteran Boxer Sets Sought Return in Madison Square Garden Fight

Johnny Dee, veteran Tallan boxer, headlines a benefit bout at Madison Square Garden to regain the featherweight title lost last summer to Yonkers youth. He faces Jack Bernstein in an 11‑round scheduled clash as part of a card supporting the American Christmas Fund. Proceeds go to charity. Bernstein, a rising challenger, seeks to prove himself against the seasoned Dundee era, while world heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries plan to attend. The event promises key early bouts, including a 10‑round match and several lighter weight showcases.

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Rockne Drives Coaches To Act On Early Drills

The article reports Notre Dame coach Rockne pushing for earlier start to football practice. It notes failures last season from insufficient prep, urges extended spring sessions and spring drills to shape plays, with Harvard Princeton Yale cited as leading examples. It describes coaches adapting schedules, emphasizing rigorous training and early conditioning to prepare for opening in September.

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Team No 6 Leads Crane Duckpin Wood Busters

Team No 6 leads the Crane Duckpin Wood Busters in a muddled report from week two of the league. The text notes standings and records with scattered names and unclear details, mentioning high marks and players as the season progresses into its second week.

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Sarazen's Golf Swing Lessons Offer Over-Swinging Cautions

A garbled text on golf swing technique emphasizes avoiding over swinging and maintaining proper form. It stresses keeping the left arm steady, the right elbow out, and hands high to prevent loss of control. The piece cites professional practice and urges focus on straight, powerful drives within a controlled backswing.

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Lefty Leifield and Fohl with Red Sox saga

The article traces Lefty Leifield and Bill Fohl joining the Boston Red Sox, detailing their influence on the Browns and White Sox, Quinn’s role in retooling management, and the shift of Leifield toward a leadership position as the season progresses. It notes internal moves, contracts, and the aim to strengthen the team’s pitching staff and overall balance.

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The Sportlight Snapped by Grantland Rice Scribbles

Fragmented OCR text reveals a garbled sports column honoring figures like Blaine and Mather with scattered references to dufft stands and love for hints. The wording is incomplete and hides a coherent story or outcome.

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Berkshire Triumph Over Brooklawn in Close Game

Berkshire tops Brooklawn 200 points notched by early scores. The Berkshire offense, led by key plays, pushed ahead as Brooklawn fought back. A late sequence widened the margin and secured the victory for Berkshire.

Yost’s Michigan Eleven: Eight Championship Teams

The text recalls Fielding H. Yost’s era at the University of Michigan from 1902, noting eight championship teams during his tenure. It mentions undefeated seasons, near misses against Case, Minnesota, Ohio State, and Wheaton, and highlights the Wolverines’ strong performance through successive seasons under Yost.

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Westport Owls Defeat Norwalk Stars 6 to 0

Westport Owls top Norwalk Stars 6 to 0 in a windy football outing at Kin eke Park Westport. Attendance held steady despite cold. key plays featured Carroll scoring a touchdown. Winning lineup included Marushalk at center Stenhen Maru by at right end and Treland at quarterback with Carroll at fullback and Frawley at halfback.

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DAZZY VANCE SHINES IN MAJOR LEAGUES FANNING HONORS

Dazzy Vance led the majors in strikeouts with a nine inning gem where he fanned 14 Giants and added two more after the ninth as the game stretched to 25 innings. The record standouts include Jimmy Ring and Bienk for one game performances, with multiple teams noted for the season's strikeout totals and early April and June matchups across the National League.

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Rival cue artists clash for 1500 point title in Chicago

The Chicago event headlines Welker Cochran and Willie Hoppe meeting for 1500 points with a possible 4500 point reward and a future rematch in Boston. Cochran showed solid form in practice, including near 200 point runs and a 298 unfinished tally, while Hoppe continued prep against Tadeo Suganuma. The title chase follows the third international tournament in New York last month.

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Methodist Five Brats Long Hill Jammy Bohne in Major Leagues

Jammy Bohne, infielder for the Cincinnati team, is noted as the only Jewish player in the major leagues.

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