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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1918

Page

23

Walter Gerber Debuts as Browns Shortstop in Mixed Baseball Notes

Baseball notes praise Walter Gerber's fielding with the Browns and Bobby Quinn's confidence in hitting major league pitching after a 208 average in 24 games. The piece also mentions Bowdoin freshman George Goodwin targeting a Maine state running record, and MIT swimmer Max Untersece on the tech school's team.

Walter Gerber Browns Bobby Quinn Pittsfield Morgan O'Connell New York Boston George Goodwin Bowdoin State of Maine Goodwin

Norway Star Dominates Indoor Cup Singles at Heights Casino

Mrs Jahan Rogge from Norway upset Marion Vanderhoef to win in straight sets and spark a rising star narrative on the indoor lawn tennis court. Molla Bjørstedt also impressed by routing Mrs Edward Sohst as first round action continued with several defaults affecting early results.

New York Norway Jahan Rogge Walt the Heights Casino Brooklyn Marion Vanderhorf Mary KX. Browne Mia Rogge Vanderhoef Molla Bjurstedt Miss Browne Me Forest Candee Miss Vanderhoef Billy Johnston Maurice McLanehain Bjorstedt Miss Biorstedt Edward Sohst Yawntonnia Marie Wagner Mrgaret Taylor Curtis Tohan Roggo Marion Vander~hoef

Snort Gedeon and Penn State Players in Turbulent Season

Snort Gedeon faces uncertain Browns tenure amid trade talk and training trip scrutiny. Salt Lake City reportedly seeks him, while Ged eon must impress in camp or risk return to the Mormons. Frank Wolfe of Penn State is sidelined by German measles, hindering the State college guard lineup for Syracuse Colgate and Lehigh. Dodgers refuse to cover army pay. Robins’ seven players in service would cost about 20000. Milwaukee acquires John Salisbury from Muskogee to bolster pitching after a lean 1917 season.

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Fisheries Plant 7840 Fingerlings in Gatun Lake Fight

Current gossip notes Gatun Lake large area from damming rivers and rich fish life. The Bureau of Fisheries planted 7840 fingerlings including catfish carp sunfish and black bass in rivers and lake, with 25 carp lost in transit and Maine guides praising the close season for game recovery.

Gatun Bureau of Fisheries Chagres

Shamrocks Players Join Uncle Sam War Effort

Three Shamrocks stars Frank Herbert M Cerreta and Jack Thomas now serve in the world war effort leaving the club briefed on possible union with Lenox to form a North End first class ball team. Club officials debate management and future schedules as they await a meeting to decide on the union and reorganizing the Shamrocks and Lenox teams.

Shamrocks North End Uncle San Frank Herbert M. Cerreta Jack Thomas Werhert Shemracis Ye Cerrata Shintilas Thomas North Enders Second Bison Ba Hinons the Stars Shullrecks Juels Vandervogen Fitchie Tete Sam Gilk Kuehn Vea Kuehn Lenox Sam Bill Kuehn Jacks Lenox and Bamies Sporting Prlte Shamrock Union Pg

Soccer Play to Be Resumed on Lincoln's Birthday

A New York football association and Inter borough Athletic association agreement resumes soccer on February 12 at Olympic field after two months idle. England and United States will headline an international series with New York and Brooklyn in an inter borough championship prelim.

Theodore Dillman New York Footballers' Protective Association Interborough Athletic Association Olympic Field 136 Street Fifth Avenue New York England United States Brooklyn Lenox Oval Dillman

Oler Plans to Fly as Intersects with Toronto Baseball

Oler Jr once a Yates University track captain and high jump champion now trains in Lake Charles La to become a United States aviator after attending Cornell ground school. Toronto club president McCafferty telegrammed Cubs about Larry Lajoie managing Toronto this year while noting the Cubs cannot use him as a pinch hitter amid an International League vote due February 12. The NL reconvened meeting in New York February 12 at 2 pm with the scheduling session. Plittburg Flat Steve league to honor Honyos Wigner on February 27 with Wapner's birthday observed three days later due to Sunday. Baker hit five in one game last season and Peckinpaugh matched five in two games. Pipp, Miller, and others had four hits in two games.

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Blue Ribbons Beat Danbury

The Blue Ribbons defeated Danbury in a continuing report, continuing from page 22, detailing the outcome and key moments of the matchup.

Willard Fulton title fight doubts loom in boxing talk

A flurry of reports from Chicago Denver and New Orleans suggests Fulton signed to meet Willard next summer yet most fans doubt a title bout will occur amid travel and negotiation delays. Meanwhile Camp Shelby prepares a 20 round charity style match between Jack Nilson and Sgt Bob Martin as boxing action shifts from pro plans to military rings.

Europe Jess Willard Fred Fulton Chicago Denver Fulton Willard Colorado New Orleans Brest-Litovsk Tess Fred Jess St Paul Jessica Minnesota Billy Miske Big Jess Florida Washington Camp Shelby Hattiesburg Misa Jack Nilson Hoosier Bearcat Ky. D Bob Martin Camp Shelby Millitary

Jersey City Replaces Danbury Five In Connecticut League

Announcement last night stated the Danbury franchise will move to Jersey City with its roster intact and Chris Leonard remaining as coach. The first game of the season will be in Skeeter Town on Saturday night as Jack Leavy's Blue Ribbons face the new club, boosting circuit strength and fan interest amid travel concerns.

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