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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1921

Page

6

Dempsey Willard Bout Postponed to Labor Day

Boxing promoter Tex Willard announced the Dempsey Willard bout is postponed to September 3 with both fighters' consent. The match may be staged open air near Madison Square Garden after the Dempsey Carpentier bout, with a 50,000 spectator arena planned and plans for top contenders to participate.

New York Tex Willard Dempsey-Willard Agutschich Dempsey Los Angeles Kickara Willard Dempsey- Ci Jara Dempsey Madison Square Garden Boxi Rickard New York State Boxing Commuist Carpentier Frikard Leon- Red Kilbane Jagason Wilson

Tex Rickard Moves Toward Wrestling Break In

Promoter Tex Rickard plans a move into professional wrestling, wiring messages to Billy Sandow and Maria Prestina to unify with Shanzler Levis. The dispute with Jack Curley and Lewis threatens a wrestling truce, while Rickard seeks influence over promoters, titles, and champions amid a turbulent power struggle.

Tex Rickard Tex Billy Sandow Shanzler Levis Maria Prestina Wwe Lewis Hime Rickard I Taras W Rickard Curley Caeoled Sandew Sayink Jack Curley

Buckley Sets State Basketball Record in Local Game

Dan Buckley star left forward for the Renters dropped in 44 points and achieved a high percentage from the floor to power a 117 to 22 victory over the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the Boys' club gym Tuesday night. Buckley and teammates Maher Cretetla Dondero Rowe and McGraw created scoring chances as Buckley shot with precision.

Dan Buckley Hyskota Recters Buckley Maher Cretetla Dondero Rowe McGraw

Moran challenges Carpentier to finish boxing bout

Paris reports Frank Moran challenged Georges Carpentier to a final London fight after Peggy O’Neil’s marriage claim. Moran praised O’Neil as the world’s finest woman, as Perry O’Neil underwent surgery in London and was uncertain to recover.

Moran Carpentier Paris Frank Moran Georges Carentiat J London Persy Te Neill Narry

RACING ENTRIES HAVANA ENTRIES

Race by race entries list for Havana and New Orleans with purses, claiming rules, and a long slate of horse names, jockeys, and weights across six races. Includes weather clear track fast, with numerous x-prefixed entries and a dense catalog of runners and odds.

Havana Xrjtoi Dee D xOnwa Nonsense Stilette J. Walker Nlden Red Shasta Itd x.Emmi J x-Willie Woods Douglas Fairbanke Little Buss Tren Triumphant Broncheum X-Y Ada x-Cyrstal Day Prince Ranero x_Twenty Seven Garrison Lucky Pearl Sayona Lady Hester Plantarede Harry M. Stevens Orderly É Hush Goleans Girl Nsul Hope Brig of War Tenson WS. Ruonster Mess Kit Henry G Penelope Koran Mayor House Different Sirocco I- Thace Mijlo Swirl x-De Wikt Sian Feiner Einerator Biarman New Orleans Thregster Tongs Hermoder Mary Ds x-Little Amie Baby Evelyn Willie Wimmer x-Sundo Billy Buttons Currie Poker Belle Wrad Love- Vest Farewell Tapa Rodney x-Muzzey Campbell Xeat Bruyvumet Starter Desirnuer Jeweler Plain Heather Fawn Lady Lonsfellow Roberts Plain Gil Ate Air Dohn Verere Wie Indie Jistics Peppe Polly Alberta Dorie Tulane Jay Bangs Meraid Prospector Inquiry Jackatraw Baste Fate x-Herlin Totlery Kebo Warlike x-Newel Corydon Vee Guld Cresti Alva

Trade School Five Triumphs In Derby Y M C A Tilt

Bridgeport Trade School defeated Derby Y M C A 38 to 5 at the Bowes club today securing a straight win run. Mrazik scored the opening basket and led a fast passing attack as Bridgeport built a 24 to 14 lead, then held Derby’s offense in check with strong defense late. Burns and Keibner starred on defense while Mrazik paced the offense in a dominant performance with assisting players and solid team play throughout.

Bridgeport Styte Credit Deryy Clal Mnasiim Inne Mrazik Bridgeport Derby Bridgeport W Shethich Derby Y Bridgenot Derby Fin Idgeport Hiwi Ruazik Burns Keibner Wilson Building John Street Wileson Sgurs Tine Far Pepe Paxik Oo Finneil Treland Burr Furst Maze Caranaugh Furs Seneibner Forsyth Cavanaugh W. Core Imerg Minechelite Srquirt Seorens Ahneson Sind Wanis Hahes Wilson Pauline Ene Tar Miesten Danhullson Sappola Onotney Givan Wilson Loska sSons Hinehelitte Johnson

Leonard and Welling to meet in next rounds clash

Leonard Teonard, lightweight champion, and Joe Welling of the cage will meet in a no decision bout next round, announced here February 34. Teonard recently knocked out Welling in a New York bout. Weather uncertain, heavy truck forecast.

ST. Louis Jeney Teonarrd Joe Welling Cage Teonard Welling New York Elaimed Fry Pounda Efear Truch

Bogash Poised To Win Welter Crown In Bridgeport

In a crowded welterweight scene, Lou Bogash of Bridgeport emerges as the leading local challenger with Britton still champion. The spring bout between Bogash and Britton is anticipated as the key clash, potentially sealing Bogash as the world welterweight contender. Other talk centers on Leonard and Kilbane, but Bogash appears best poised to claim the crown within the year.

Ted Lewis Iugilsxz Jack Britton Lewis Jack Phe Lou Bogash Britton Benny Lesnard Britten Leonard Benny Bogash K. O Loughlin Jooks Jock Perry Bogasil Maress Bhomas Borash Teve Wes Bogagl Benny Leonard Isven Gogaeh Tou Peneweller Johnny Dunde New Orleans Ingigta Tohony Wilbane Dundee New York State Tex Rickard Abans Rome New York the Garden Packard Retuern Kilbane Ric’ U Exer New Orleang Bert Wan Mask Evelyn White

Pinehurst Golf Suffers Rain Delay and Mixed Scores

Rain at Pinehurst delays the golf tournament with morning play incomplete and afternoon private matches. Notable results include Emmet Mreneh and Charlie Meffner posting solid rounds, while Charles Mothersole and Dr. J. Down manage late heroics. The day foreshadows tomorrow’s clash between Lou Hamilton and E. G. Scotfield for medal honors amid a field of pros and amateurs.

Pis Zhurst Pat Ponement Pling Roe Ein Yestarita Emmet Mreneh Youngstown Mately Charlie Meffner Philmont Charles Mothersele Mount Kinen Dr. J Down Montclair Bodotal Mothersole Haffner Pinehurst Thiterest Tormnorrow Mitch Batween Lou Twamilton Garden City E.G Scotield Atamford Olin Furry Peethou Eerwiot Wvanehl Paraon Vonngstown Rewnes Delemont

Rector Tossers Face Compo Life Guards In Season Opener

The Rector Tossers meet the Compo Life Guards at the Br Boss club in a night game. Both teams are top in the state with the Life Guards undefeated recently, including a win over Black Rock. The Rectors seek city and state titles, while a preliminary girls game and dance follow. Referee Herbst. Key players listed include Reeders, Buckley, Maher, Jones, Scnofield, Fanning, Cristele, Driseall Mettran, Belley, and Condors.

Compo Life Guards Compo Dife Black Rock Aic Condors Hanini Bowefi Quinn

Submarines Triumph In Local Junior Race Upset

Submarines beat Wakeman Memorial in a close Southport junior championship clash, bolstered by strong team play and decisive shooting. Wexler Schwartz and Rogers led scorers. Moklik, Vue, and Ovak starred for Wakeman, but the Subs pulled away in the final period to stay undefeated.

Wakeman Memorial Southports Pis Pacey Wexler Dad Tieh Sylvester Lepp Iamety Gove Ment Milla Vue Ovak Willy Sty Vathy Lasket Viettors Merk Grove Sarkesan Tine

Massachusetts bill on voting age disclosure for women

A brief note on proposed legislation in Massachusetts seeks to exempt women from reporting their ages when voting. The measure aims to simplify election provisions if passed.

Shoplifting Ring Busted in Brooklyn Glove Theft

Police charged four suspects in a Brooklyn shoplifting case claiming the group used a Caitimay area to steal fifteen pallets of gloves from a local retailer. Investigators say the items were illicitly moved through a network linked to several storefronts.

Las Hing Brooklyn

State Golf Tourney to Be Held at Greenwich in July

The annual state golf tournament is scheduled for July 12 13 14 15 at Greenwich Country Club Greenwich and will be the Connecticut Golf Association state event. Greenwich will host the intercollegiate tournament in June and Shuttle Meadow Lab New Britain may host a one day event. Hartford s Roger H Movey now lives in Boston. J T Sautter Greenwich vice president heads the state team committee.

Partford Teagme Ecminy Hartford Morgan G. Bulkeley Aeina Lite Insurance Company National League la Mertiog Hell Wew Nove Ias National Association of Professional Ball Players Tsuo New York Boston Chicago Cincinnati Louisville Philadelphia St. Louis Morein C. Bulkeley Espe Aboys Chief Marty Wright A. GC Spalding Cinginnati C. Gould Martford Bob Ferguson J. Chapman Mutuals of Gratten New Haven Nerv Athletics Mutuals Chicago White Stockings Hartford Dark Blues Commrings Bond Allison Mills Burdock Erguson Carey York Horbridge Remsen Fletchers St Louis Talk Coun Houg Greenwich Country Club Greenwich Connecticut Golf Association Hate Shuttle Meadow Lab New Britain J. B. Morris Tiartford T Roger H.movey Hovey J. T. Sautter E. B W. H. Race Highland ‘Country Club Meriden Harla Golf Club Morris Walter Batterson

Hyde Park Race Meet Delivers Wide-Open Three Year Olds Action

Racing results from Hyde Park show three year olds and up contesting multiple stakes with $1,000 purses. Notable entries include Liberty Gibbs, Phantom Fale, and Columba Kerr Time as heftier fields race through mile and furlong legs, with varied weights and odds visible across events.

Trach Robinson Lyke Wie Pullut Wirah Larghette Yhne Lady Mildred Wormaiy Philanderer Double van Juoys Lack Gruber MeDermete Soi Wielora Ruganza Aleo Pan Hyde Park Inres Biget Shooney Jae G St. Mertain Albert Werifuelds Roberts Till His. Yen Jenia Masty Savy Monrilio Sea Mindy Qhsetan Rodrigues Turlonsy Aiheaur van Panos Stuahes Aigorat Biller Biting Xemit Artemisy Dusthia Ke Nitcieco Viantitpre Sroono Ehutning FTO Human Dickens Fey Breidlins Kennedy Smite Wraggay Dent Teteacts

Y M H A Tossers to face KW C Biz Five Sunday

The Y M H A tossers meet the KW C Biz Five Sunday at Greenwich Avenue. Fordham players Fallon and Gordon will start for the visitors, with Fin Negan at forward and Sullivan and Burke at guard. The Y M H A lineup features Mooney Kaplan Jefferson Cohn Gubersky and Clasten McGraw refereeing.

Pgiafisco C. Biz Greenwich Fallon Fordham Gordon Toda Fin‘negan

Turkish fit throwing champ holds Turkish title

A Turkish fit throwing champion defended his title during a series of exhibition bouts in Istanbul staged by the Knights of Columbus club. Reports to supreme secretary William Blecinlae describe the opponent as an American sailor who faced the Turkish challenger in a disputed match with feints and awkward motions. The event drew attention as a potential future clash if the champion travels to America to defend the title.

Johnny Dudentro Wan Mask Billy Gibson Dundee Benny Leonard Rickard Kilbane Dundée Efe Willie Jackson Joe Welling the Garden Jimmy Johnston Seainst Welling Oornels IC Rickard Andy Chaney Ksilbane Leonard J Tengier Ainer Sailor Newson Atlantic Feet Bridgeport Hail Billy Prince Young Ludy Young O'Leary Nelson Jnee Young Jevinaky Stratford Navy Thomas Sehornder GG Wilas Jstreet Faller Cailing Olle

Horse racing notes from Bridgeport Hospital event

Recovering ef Unwis linked to Jennings Garage receives post op care at Bridgeport Hospital. Race card lists multiple events including El Dia handicap and fourth race with times, purses, and participant names. Night winds down with mentions of Wind and Cas I No.

Ef Unwis Jennings Bridgeport Hospital

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