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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1921

Page

10

Landis Names O'Connor Secretary at 7500 Salary

Chicago February 71 Federal Judge Landis appointed Las Me DL O Connor a 81 year old Chicago attorney as baseball secretary. O Connor will be the eyes and ears of the commission, earning 1900 a year and serving as treasurer of the governing body. He has no prior baseball duties beyond fan status. Permanent headquarters set for May first, with temporary offices established in the interim.

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Measured Address Delivers On Largest Business Braws

A masterly address was delivered to the nation’s biggest collection of business leaders, during a Chicago event, focusing on reconstruction of major industries and value in Meade property measures.

Delaney Poised for National Title Bout in Bridgeport Rise

Bridgeport middleweight contender Jack Delaney, managed by Al Delaney, has posted a string of knockouts and a debut drawn bout in under a year. He sizes up Pete or Ted Meerswall in Pawtucket and eyes a national club match in seven weeks, with Delaney's crowd-pleasing power and knockout punch highlighted as key assets.

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Blessed Sacrament Five Play Devon Tossers

Blessed Sacrament faces Devon A in a Sunday basketball game at Le Chateau. Captain Tommy O’Rourke of West End aims for victory with his strongest lineup as fans anticipate a thrilling contest. Prelimaries feature Park City girls and Wiss Tirhrim's All-Stars.

Milford Blessed Sacrament Bridecoort Devon A le Chateau Tommy O'Rourke West End Tae Cames Park City Wiss Tirhrim Sacraments Devon H. Delorma O'Rourkett R Lewis Wurris Oo Ram O'Donnell Chapman Saltenitch McTaxgart Sullivan I. Ge F. Delorma Allen Dwyer

Davis Cup plans to be set at USLTA meeting in New York

The United States Lawn Tennis Association meets in New York to decide the dates and venues for the 1921 Davis Cup matches. Challenges from Australia Britain and Spain pace the agenda with tentative schedules for major tournaments and national championships across the season. Local sites such as Seabright Newport Southampton Longwood Boston Germantown Philadelphia and West Side clubs are listed among planned venues. Officials led by Julian W Myrick are expected to win re election and define amateur standards for player eligibility.

New York United States Lawn Tennis Association Australia British Isles Spain Thaler Siple Seabright Newport Southampton National West Side Tenni Club Longwood Co Boston West Cennia Club Germantown Cricket Club Philadelphia Buffalo Julian W. Myrick

Pinehurst Semifinalists Crowned in Valentines Golf

Larry Paton of Boston and John D Chapman of Greenwich advanced to the Pinehurst St Valentine tournament semifinals after strong showings. Scofield of Stamford posted the day’s best golf, with three birdies en route to a 1 up victory over Wellborn of Ardsley.

Scofeld Stamford Pineaurst N. C Larry Paton Boston John D. Chapman Greenwich Fownes Pittshurch Donald Parson Youngstown Pinehurst Patten Parson Scofield Leemngard Raaten Patox Peraon B. Fownes Oakmont Donald Parton Peinee Graham Bigelow Stams Conn Bigelow Conn Larry Patton Becker Philadelphia Chapman B. Favre R. Graham Bigelow Woodway H. C. Fownes Homestead L. A. Hamilton Garden City J. D. Chainlin C. L. Beck N. B Tom Kelley South Fines Baltusrol F. T. Keat Spring Lake N.S. Hurd G. W. Mead Gienricge Stuart H. Patterson Plainfield SC. Mownes Qakmom KR. H. Hunt Worcester J. KR Bowker Woodland J. S. Brown Montclair R&r B. Harrow S. G. Philips Moore County Rec. Shannon Ind Grockport Joe Hotchkiss New Haven Dr. C K. Teler Shaker Heights Victor Frey Arotomink L. W Welle Hamilton Deering Harbour J. T. Armatrong Shennecosset T. Maddsen Coloniz Albert BM. Teed Okwanok A. C. Fetteroll Yer Montelate Andi L. Scofield H. G. Wellporn Ardsley Connecticut

Putnam Tossers Triumph In Ten Point Victory

At Bridgeport Boys Club the Putnam basketball team defeated Rambler Jr 28 to 10. Key plays came from Katz and Fulton with Neary strong in shooting while Burna of the Ramblers stood out for their foul shooting. Timekeeper W Maher and scorekeeper Goldstein noted four ten minute periods in a lively game.

Bridgeport Putnam Rambler Jr Katz Fulton Neary Jazz4 Nina Burna Logera Raimabierz Putnams Kate “Burns Fulton P Allen Grant Daunetyee Leyte Glynn ' Coyle Buckley, Sun Scorekeeper

American Chain Dominates Union Plant Five in Park City League

American Chain extended its winning streak by defeating Union Plant Five 62 to 22 in the Park City Factory basketball league. Lewis, Marland, and Hawkins led American Chain with strong scoring while Wilson, Connors and Marena starred for the Union side.

American Chein Union Plant M. C Mareland Lewis Hawkins American Chain Wilson Connors Marena Lewis Wean RF iAlbright Larson Mariana Pelton Tieboa O Trnocant AG. Hawking

Granite Bowlers Triumph Over Copers in Tight Match

The Crankes edged the Cop pers in a hotly contested night game on Sadlee's alieya. The Cranites showed strong second-game heat, surpassing 60 points, with Woeper and Haines starring for Granite. Braids worth impressed as the brothers faced Copers in a follow up slated soon.

Sadlee Alieya Blue Cats Vaiva Boys Orst Samec Woeper Haines Braidsworth Cops Moorn Ate Cooper Moss Flood Beardaworth Burna Cole IM Musanta

Howland Tossers Face Read Five In Tonight’s Tilt

The Bridgeport area scene features Howland Tossers and Read Five in a basketball clash aimed at supremacy in the local goods circle. Both teams seek a decisive win to assert bragging rights and momentum for upcoming games.

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Joe Hall Wins by Knockout At Pioneer Show New York

Joe Hall knocks out Ness Clarke in the first round at the Pioneer A.C. in New York. Billy Prince falls in the seventh to Williams who was too strong, with referee Slim Brannan stopping the bout. Other preliminary results include Young Kir scoring a knockout in the third and Johnny Summers defeating Widrot Nelson.

Joe Hall Williams Prince Tee Hall Pioneer A.C New York Ness Clarke Clarke Homme Billy Prince Jackie Willigans Slim Brannan Billy Hall Auch Charley Doessereck Pioneer Club Joe Smith Jon Kayoa Williama Joe Harry Moire Varty Hung Ateoner Jimmy Fennnely Os ‘Enockout Johnny Summers Brooklyn Lay Sbozagh Widrot Nolaon Atgr Ith Yeatergay Boxing Commission Repalt Booneh Bogash

Racing Results From New Orleans Track Meeting

Multiple races report on thoroughbred results at the New Orleans meeting with extensive odds, placements, and times. Notable finishes include Like 6 1-5 and Doctor Jim 'rin among others in maiden and allowance events, plus detailed purses and claiming outcomes across six races.

Orleans Pansy Blossom Tlace Maching Wunner Smith Margurrite Dison Everett Farlow Bins Gen Agramonte Sines Lura Hump Brow Bil Tony Luton Dinondzle Eix Furlenga Anticiate Garner Jonk Scot Mooney Eittahe Luke Fivzey Bounding Kroush Wegdle Dee Kingfisher BieDermatt G. Stone Addsworths Rmdcoy Manderins Coat Pirate BicGee Stockland Verity Henpel Jon Boy Gregory Corydon Rodriguez

Tubers Ready to Play G. E. Five

The American Tubers club claims they can win the state team title and will play any willing opponent. They cite wins over industrial teams and list their members and past results while noting scheduling constraints due to a closed factory and lack of nonindustrial warmups. The Campo Life Guards beat the Tossers 47 with a fast match and a purse of 70. Grundy 103 and other race notes follow.

Bridgeport Boys’ Club Wealport Iset Uge Rho Execs H. A. Americarchain General Electric Red Sox Dréga Alt ‘Communications Dondero Boys’ Day Middle Street Rectors - Or American Tube & Stampinz Company Monship Aae Fara Tulbara Lledele

Algonquin and Masonic Clubs Win in Tourney

The Algonquin club pocket billiard team defeated Bridgeport 3 games to 2 and the Masonic club triad beat Seaside 3 games to 2 in the Interstate billiard tourney at their clubs. Holmes of Bridgeport posted high runs of 36 and 35 against Algonquin, while Ward of Masonic impressed in a 32 innings 40-point game with Cattine of Seaside.

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Y M H A Five Hope To Win From Greenwich

The Y M H A basketball team feels confident for Sunday at the Y M H A auditorium against Greenwich despite Greenwich boasting a string of victories They travel with a fast and strong lineup including Mogitey Fitelson Cohen Guber sky and Xaplan The Briggnort eleven is noted for one of its best basketball squads in years Also golf results from other divisions listed with several matches decided and several players advancing or withdrawing.

Sione K Greenwich Sun- Gay Joni Brigggnort Mogitey Fitelson Rive Ribbons Cohen and Gubersky Stoer Hall Xaplan

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