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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1918

Page

7

Levinsky and Houck tilt ends in sixth round bout

Hing Levinsky defeated Leo Houck in a six round battle at Lancaster pa. It was their fourth meeting with Levinsky leveling the series at two wins each. Houck showed resilience but Levinsky secured the decisive knockdown in round four and a late sixth round assault left Houck reeling. The bout drew strong local interest and showcased both fighters in prime condition.

Poerer Ancaster Hing Levinsky Leock Fost Sring Gladiators Lerinsky Lancaster Vinsky Houck T. Pa Barney Shane Bridgeport Levinsky Bat Associated Press Rattlins Levinsky Leo Houck

Willie Jackson Stops Erne in Sixth at Philadelphia

Four New York boxers fought in Christmas matinees in Philadelphia with Willie Jackson scoring a sixth round knockout of George Young Erne of Buffalo. Other results include Gritt over Mealey, Brown over Robicean, Murray over Nelson, Kid Brown over Gray, Kelly over Wagon, Stash over Reese, and Walger vs Clark ending in a draw. Levinsky defeated Houck in Lancaster in six rounds with a fourth round knockdown sealing the decision.

Philadelphia Des New York Willie Jackson George Young) Erne Buffalo Umit Frank Gritt Boston Johnny Mealey Frankie Brown Young Robicean Johnny Murray Wally Nelson Harry Kid) Brown Johnny Gray Harlem Eddie Kelly Eddie Wagon Dick Stash Cleveland Freddy Reese Bennie Walger France Frankie Clark

Winchester Here Sunday for City Eleven Soccer Game

Winchesters from New Haven visit Meadows on Sunday for a state league match against Bridgeport City eleven. OldMan Black returns after 40 years in the sport, drawing local fans, with teammates including Hookie Cave Tramnton and Smith. The Connecticut State Football association delays the State Cup draw to March as spring and league games loom.

Joe Booth Wincheser New Haven Bridgeport City Winchester Winchesters Black Petersen Hookie’ Cave Tramnton Rovers Smith Connecticut State Football Association Bridgeport Naval Stars Victors Naval Meyers Iitelson Trom Preatt Institute Waddy Milner Monarch Brooklyn Navy Yard Willie’ Pious Penn University Kahn George Rowe Boys’ Club Middle Street Navy Mooney Pious Clancy Fidegan RF McGraw Et Kahn Rowe Maher Boyle Meyers Dondero Nolan Moors Hunt Columbia University Pratt's University Allied Blind Relief Fund Bethlehem Steel Bathlehems New Bedford Billie Shaw Varrison Boyd California United States Football Association California State Football Association Bethlehem Chicago Bricklayers and Masons F. C Windy City Paterson S. C Robins Seeley P. ¥. ,Gaban Board of Recreation

Blue Ribbons Open Season January Seventh at Colonial Hall

Bridgeport starts its season January 7 with John Leavy’s Blue Ribbons at Colonial hall facing Newark Bay shipyard’s strong amhilfe. Nat Holman and Jimmy Clinton headline a nucleus paired with other stars as Leavy negotiates additions and lines up safeties like Chris Leonid and Jack Murray while Swenson and Harvey miss action.

Newark Bay Shipyard Jimmy Clinton Nat Holman Bridgeport John Leavy Colonial Hall Leavy Sandy Hook Chris Leonid Canty Devens Newark Turners Jack Murray Swenson China Walter Swenson Guaranty Trust Company of New York Stretch Harvey Siberia Ernie Reich Johnny Beckman Joe Ashmead Joe Dreyfus Atellar Staten Island

College Athletic Solons Meet In New York Tomorrow

National intercollegiate athletic associations prepare for a major conference in New York to map post war restoring procedures and freshman eligibility. Prominent speakers include Dr Joseph Raycroft Princeton and Dean Angell Chicago with district leaders from Williams Johns Hopkins Illinois and Arkansas among others. Sessions run from 10 am to 3 pm with an evening discussion on the proposed rules and topics.

State Athletic Association New York Army Training Corps Joseph Raycroft Princeton University J. R. Angell University of Chicago George Ll. Mayjan Columbia H. Botsford Williams College F. A. Woll R. T. Abercrombie John Hopkins University J. B. Crenshaw Georgia School of Technology G. A. Huff University of Illinois W. m. Meannell University of Missouri J. C. Futrall University of Arkansas R. H. Motten Colorado College A. D. Brownn Oregon State Agricultural College H.L. Williams J. A. Babbitt Centre Board Frank FR. Castleman Babbitt F. A. Lichring Raycroft

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