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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1925

Page

20

Herman Kaplan Herman Face Kid Kaplan in Ninth Featherman Fight

The seventh renewal of the Kid Kaplan vs Herman featherweight title bout is set for Madison Square Garden in New York with Kaplan defending the 126-pound crown. Meriden’s Kaplan and Herman trained in New York, weigh‑ins due, odds even, and tickets selling fast for the fight card headlined by the featherweight championship.

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Feud Set for 90 Rounds at Madison Square Garden

Babe Herman and Kid Kaplan are slated for a 90 round showdown at Madison Square Garden unless a knockout ends their 15 round bout early. Kaplan, now at 126 pounds, seeks to defend the featherweight crown amid strong Connecticut support and a wary verdict in recent title defenses.

Madison Square Garden Babe Herman Kid Kaplan Kaplan Waterbury Meriden

Fragmented personal note about unwelcome visit to daughter

A jumbled, emotionally charged fragment describes a father feeling unwelcome. The speaker recalls a visit, mentions offering a cigar to someone, and suggests retreating to bed as others loom or watch. The text conveys tension and confusion without clear names or dates.

Murphy's Stars to Play Sokols Again

Murphy's All Star bowling team extended its winning streak, defeating seven Mecabines and the Sokols in a rematch. The Park City combine, led by Parrkwirfield, has split its season and faces Edgeport next week with a rematch at the al lits.

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Hudson Essex Triumph Over Danbury Five

Hudson Essex trounced Danbury Tigers 87 to 14 at We Fibfield Legion Hall on Wednesday night. De Nomme sparked the action as Hudson Essex surged early and maintained a commanding lead throughout the game.

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Office Teams Lead Post Bowling Circuit Standings

The Office team leads the Post Publishing bowling league with a two game margin over a tied chasing pack. Roberti tops the averages, while McKeen has the high game at 180 and Curry the high team total at 233. Olan posts the high single with no mark at 92.

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Waterbury Collegians to clash with Y M H A at Colonial Hall

Waterbury Collegians prepare for a hard battle against the Y M H A combine at Colonial Hall next Sunday afternoon. The Brass City outfit, formed each Christmas season, tours the state and gives top teams a tough test. The Park City girls meet the New Haven Industrials in the preliminary game.

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Englewood Nurses Show Strong Bowling Scores

Englewood hospital nurses held their weekly North End alleys match on Tuesday night with high scores. Miss Buckley led with a 263 total, narrowly surpassing Misa Mae at 260, while St. Vincent's nurses are invited to contact Miss Larsen at Englewood for future competition.

Englewood Hospital North End

Clan Campbell and Swedes Clash at Meadows Sunday

Clan Campbell meets Swedish Athletic Club at the Meadows Sunday afternoon in state circuit play following last week’s Cup setback for the Swedes. The Bridgeport Celtica rests. Sunday games feature Teague Stan Campbell versus Swedish Ath Letic Club with ref W Campbell, plus Waterbury vs New London Rang ora and more in the Connecticut Amateur League and Protectico Cup events.

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Yankees will not send Ruth and stars to Hot Springs

New York the Yankees will not relocate Babe Ruth and other high priced stars to Hot Springs Ark next year for spring training. Poor results last year and Ruths later influenza illness influenced the decision. Ruth arrived from his Sudbury farm and said he will train indoors in New York instead and has been playing golf daily. He weighs about 226 pounds.

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Clam diggers overpower Bridgeport trade quintet

Bridgeport Trade School basketball suffered a third defeat as Norwalk High defeated them 29 to 19 on the Boys' Club court. Pearlman and Ruddiman led Norwalk, while Dunn Dorgan and Federici starred for the Apprentices. tomorrow they meet Central High on Lyon Terrace.

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Dixie Juniors Fall to YMCA in Rough Contest

The Dixie Juniors lost 31 to 18 at the YMCA court. The Y leaders dominated with strong defense and sharp passes. W Ploksitz and F Plokatis plus Doyle supplied key baskets while Ragkos and Kelleher stood out for the Dixies.

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