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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
10
Dept No 38 leads the Singers bowling league with two games cut to two, AMicaly remains the standout individual, while Pop, IL sits second. Standings show Dept No 3 at 28 games, Dept 20 at 666, Dept 16 at 533, and Dept 1s with 517. High single by Mihaly, high total by Mihaly, and high team total for Dept No 38 at 1604.
The Lizards lost two of three games in a bowling series against the Wizards with high scoring play from both sides. The match results show a strong performance by Wizards while Lizards struggled to convert key frames.
Mike McTigue defeated Tiger Flowers by decision in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden in a Christmas boxing card. Fidelia La Barba won the flyweight title by a sixth round decision over Lew Perfetti. George Godfrey also fought, while Ernie Jory drew with A. Schwar in a heavyweight card that evening.
A nostalgic verse collection offers holiday wishes and playful tributes to readers sportsmen fans and staff. It names the Old Grad and many local figures while wishing sky blue outlooks good luck on fairways and fields and a cheerful season for 2 000 000 Duffers and young readers alike.
Bridgeport news reports Warren Harding High School football team (Presidents) fall 36-30 to Shelton High in a competitive first court game. Symonds leads Shelton with 13 points, while DiZenzo and Leonard pace for Bridgeport with steady defense and scoring.
The Shelton Hwh school bowling team has vigor for the season and seeks no challenge to any high school bowling team near Bridgenor. Last year the high school team won eight straight matches. Address inquiries to the manager of the high school team.
The Whirlwinds meet the All-Stars in a highly anticipated game with strengthened lineups. Key players listed include Wargo McGuire Peterson and Klumpar among others, as both teams seek a decisive victory on the court.
James Mélo Burns, ex Bridgeport High captain and Notre Dame alumnus, joins the Bridgeport Collegians at forward and is named floor captain for the Saturday night game against the Knights of Columbus. Also in the lineup are Ray Whelan of Georgetown and Al Jepson of Trinity, Temple, and other college players, as the team fields a mixed roster for the clash.
Three teams scored clean sweeps in Bridgesport High School bowling matches this week. Individual honors were spread. high totals and top singles listed include Wizards and other team entries with scores and totals, reflecting a tight league competition and record standings.
Essex, after a two win one loss run, prepares to challenge Port Chester Fuk Five tonight at Sokal Hall. Essex lineup features J Sisco Blade Massine Moger Coleman Riess Goodman IF Fleco Coe Gordim Aube Blake and Leterston, with Fuk Five’s roster not fully confirmed.
New York New York Dec 23 AP The New York State Athletic Commission denied Kid Kaplan world featherweight champion permission to fight heavier division opponents. Kaplan argued a lack of 126 pound contenders would force inactivity. Commission rejected the argument as without foundation. Bobby Garcia featherweight of Camp Hatbird Md suspended 30 days for fouling Honey Boy Finnegan of Boston at Madison Square Garden.
The Saint Raphael Big Five led by James Neal Gandy fields a strong lineup with college and pro players including John Maieco Frank Carran James Petrino and Joseph Cody. Also notes Amsterdam Big Five faces the M H A on Sunday while Holy Cross College squad and Park City girls are on the schedule for a doubleheader at Colonial Hall with local youth stars and coaches in attendance.
Danbury public schools closed for Christmas vacation and reopen January 4. At the high school assembly sweaters and school letters were presented to the football team. Athletic director Chester B. Floyd and coach John J. Pitsgerald spoke. Roger Patridge was elected captain for next season after playing tackle on this year’s team.
Amateur boxing in the state will not be seen until after the holidays. Tom Flynn and his stable of boxers will travel to Hartford in January to take part in a boxing show featuring the slimlite amateur titles.
The Belmonts beat the Triangles Reserves 42 to 22 and the Jackson Cubs defeated the Hurons 28 to 21 in West End Bays league play at Rakoczi Field yesterday. Baseball and roster notes mention McGir Webster Larney Noga Collins Porr and others, with manager decisions on Peckinpaugh and Marberry.
The Olivets outplayed the Black Rocks Tuesday at the Y to cement a top spot in the Gilder Hows Federation League. Mansell and Chiota led the Olivets with scoring punch, while Sword and Haskel stood out for the Rocks in a hard fought game.
Fitzpatrick may take over as coach of the Boston College football team Emerson College? Actually Boston College grid warriors. James Gimmy Fitzpatrick, who unsettled Yale football years ago, is eyed to succeed Major Frank Cavanaugh. Former Washington high school athlete, previously coaching Portland high school, is favored for the post.
A new Maxwell Manning and Moore league will be conducted as a handicap event. The committee lists bowlers with team, average and handicap, starting from an average base of 100 and a maximum handicap of 50 pins. The readout includes names from Tool Room Office Foundry Eng Dept Mig Dept Stock Room and other departments with varied handicaps and several unreadable entries.
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