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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1922

Page

8

Williams Wins as Lynch Defends Bantam Crown in New York

In Madison Square Garden New York Joe Lynch defended his bantamweight title against Midget Smith of New York, winning by decision after a hard fought twelve round battle. The challenger pressed early but Lynch used long lefts and cautious defense to control most rounds with Smith signaling blistering body blows and blood with both fighters trading power shots throughout the bout. Williams secured victory after two minutes and twenty one seconds of the round, overcoming fouls in a scheduled bout.

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Fairfield Legion Faces Grapho Tossers Tonight

The Fairfield American Legion basketball team hosts the Columbia Graphophone tossers at the Roper Sherman pavilion in Fairfield tonight. The Legion Juniors also contest a preliminary game against a local team. Lineup includes Brotherton Bens J F Stauss Roywack Quinn Shen Porter Jockfind Carroll and others as refereed by Whe.

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Rubber City Five Open Season on Opponents’ Courts

The Nauga tugu five starts the season with games moved off its home court by a moving picture concern. The team seeks opponents from West Sides Gl and YOM H A Hariford and others to schedule games. Contact Richard T. Parkinson, P O Box 42, Naugatuck, Conn.

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Hutch and Gene to Leave on Tuesday

NEA wire reports a golf tour opening Tuesday featuring Juel Tutghingon Glen View pro and Gene Suruzan former British and current American champion. They’ll travel from Chicago to the Pacific coast for a San Francisco match and a three month tour ending in Lynehurst in spring. The coast will host top talents Kirki nwood Hagen and others in a series of contests this month.

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Ban Johnson Faces Calls to Clean House in Baseball War

Chicago December 24 The American League head urged to reform official scoring after uproar over Cy Cobb batting average. Affected are officials named by clubs, with League President Johnson urged to improve efficiency and responsibility and to address alleged incompetence among scorers.

Chicago Arsce Stedl Presa Dplneon Ceetter Lonigtt G. Kduty New York Baseball Ceseiel Basewall Weigars’ Association Ageoa Alion John Paseba Genthy Forwyson Ute di Cent Maline Johmson New Yorke Baseball Writers’ Association Cy Cobb Irwin Hews Amers Gian Ladtave Cobb Howe Associated Press Associated I Phis Alice Nas Nas Tris

Local Glimpses From Transcribed Atlanta Report

Fragmented OCR text mentions Glenn Killinger and altered names tied to Atlanta and New York. References farmed out players, Yankees, Ed Barrow, and Jersey City context. The garbled lines suggest a sports or team movement note with unclear specifics.

New York

Greenwich Y Starts Tourney In Hazy Scramble

Greenwich Y leads a tournament start as teams from New York and local clubs compete amid unclear names. The event features donations from sponsors and a short relay, with notable individuals from Spaulding & Brox Boco and W. R. Waldy Cred contributing.

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Giants Move Fumbles In Barnstorming Notes On Luque

Fragmented report notes Giants did not offer Jesse Barnes for Luque and hints at roster moves. Mentions Pat Maren and a World Series context, with references to Orn and New Orleans scheduling near January.

Giants Jesse Barnes Luque Sanyas Hermann

No Games at Hillton School Postponed for Christmas Event

Games at Hillton School were postponed this afternoon due to a local civic group using the December ball for a Christmas party. The decision was made to avoid noise during the event, with rescheduled play planned for tomorrow afternoon.

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Devon Quintet To Play Fairmont Five Tomorrow

The Devon Independents will face Sumdlay in Bridgeport area action on the usual Sabbatch day. After a defeat by the Tees quintet of Bridgeport last week, the Independents seek a rebound before meeting the Pioneers of Bridgeport in the preliminary to the Devan Tun ger event. Players listed include Falrnipats Garrivon Keskigs Logsher Barley Waite Allen Badly Signult Teisgo Me Powe.

Bridgeport D. A Nuk Deyan Tunger Falrnipats Garrivon Keskigs Logsher Waite S

Illinois Students Excel In Sports Action Across Grange Meet

Report from Grange meet highlights University of Illinois athletes among several teams. Mentioned are basketball and track performers including Mark Candyre Capens and others in a sprawling recap referencing Wisconsin and Michigan events.

LABIA Grange Hibreus Ehsanytons Tony Muvior Che Amond Candyre Capens Bolt Guyeball Michigai Ohio Hiuin University of Winconsin Feslng Mlinata

Waterbury Quintet defeats Hilltop Tossers 28 to 15

Wilby High earned its fourth straight win over Bridgeport opponents with a 28 to 15 victory at home. Strong defense by O Neill and Sharp play by Hadley led Wilby, while Mrazile and B. Cohen scored for Bridgeport.

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Legion May Play Fairmont Five

Fragmentary sports note hints at a Legion basketball game versus Fairmont Five with tentative arrangements and possible scheduling details. Names and specifics are garbled leaving unclear venue date and official outcomes.

Legion

No More Bouts At Ebbet Field Rumor Spreads

A rumor suggests boxing may end at Ebbet Field as authorities weigh the future of the sport. The potential move stirs concern about large crowds and local disruptions near Taakford avenue and west field areas amid debates on boxing’s appeal and safety.

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Kirk Improves After Detroit Automobile Crash

University of Michigan star and All American end Kirk Barnard was injured in an automobile accident. Reports say he is improving as doctors treat a fractured skull and other injuries sustained in the crash amid ongoing medical care.

Kirk Dee i Barnard University of Michigan Foulla Star Irk Hare

Park City i to Meet Legion Team Wednesday

Park City girls open the season by facing Stratford Lemonettes at the Legion Hall in Stratford next Wednesday night. Miss Bernice Paradise leads Stratford, while Park City features M Penny Lassen E Ayer and Paradise at Carrol etc in a hard fought prep arm.

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Giants release outfielder Davy Robertson unconditionally

New York December 22. Davy Robertson outfielder of the New York Giants has been released unconditionally by the club. Robertson, used mainly as a pinch hitter in a few games last season, will manage the Richmond team in the Virginia league next year.

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