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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1922

Page

6

Stanislaus Zbyszko Retains Title Over Caddock in Two Falls

In Madison Square Garden Stanislaus Zbyszko, world heavyweight wrestling champion, defeated Earl Caddock two falls to one. Zbyszko won the first fall in about two minutes, Caddock the second, and the champion clinched the match with the third fall in roughly one minute. Lewis and Gardini are noted as other wrestlers in the card.

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Wheeler Triumphs Over Jefferson Quintet 40 to 2

Wheeler overwhelmed the Jefferson quintet with a 40 to 2 victory yesterday afternoon at Maplewood. The Wheeler team included standout players Korthe Jefferson and the Strand brothers, delivering a dominant defensive and quick-transition game throughout.

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Blue Ribbons Face Strong Bronx Five Tonight

The Blue Ribbons meet the Bronx Five at Colonial Hall in their opening game of the week. The Bronx Five, from the Knickerbocker lineage, have just four losses in twenty seven starts and loom as a leading Metropolitan district squad. The Ribbons, fresh from practice, show improvement but shooting was noted as weak in recent tests.

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Surprise of Intercollegiate basketball shocks Cornell

Intercollegiate League title chase tightens as Princeton Pennsyl vane and Dartmouth press. Cornell’s season collapses from high expectations after a 35 to 23 loss to Dartmouth and a narrow 23 to 22 defeat by Yale, leaving the Big Red in the cellar with key matchups ahead. Columbia and City College clash for Metropolitan bragging rights as City College seeks a path to March 4 drama.

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Yale aims for 10 gain big three outdoor track title

Yale hopes to field a strong team and build around captains Gardner Campbell and Douglas to capture major intercollegiate honors. The squad, bruised by Campbell’s tendon injury, faces a tough path against Harvard with history showing close dual meets and Yale holding a lead in several events across decades.

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Local Amateurs Gear Up for Intercity Boxing Tourney

Bridgeport amateurs prepare for a monster boxing tournament at Madison Square Garden starting tomorrow and Thursday. Teams from the East and Canada compete for the Eastern AAU championships with Bridgeport sending a strong night-picked squad led by Captain Max Baum. Strong entries include Albert Cuday in 112, Nick Younack in 118, Steve Smith in 128, Lenny Castle in 188, Joe Smith in 148, Charles Atherton in 165, Steamboost Bill Links in 175, and Ed Kealy in heavyweight, with Baum’s squad training in Municipal Gym and in top form.

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Purdue Refuses New Contract for Coach W. H. Deitz

Purdue authorities reject a new football coach contract for William H. Deitz amid doping allegations and recruiting questions. The piece notes White’s disqualification from college athletics and outlines potential impacts on Purdue’s conference prospects.

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Hubbell to Resume Push Against Public Market quintet

Harvey Hubbell basketball team aims to rebound against a strong Public Market lineup at Farm tonight. Hubbell seeks a win after a tough week, with key players Morris Griffin Linuny Williams sidelined by fatigue while Salta Goyette and Parcrell lead the visitors.

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Rocky Kansas to Meet Benny Leonard for Title on Friday

Rocky Kansas facing Benny Leonard in a title bout set for Friday in New York. The clash, planned for 15 rounds, pits Leonard’s seasoned mastery against Kansas a fierce, determined challenger with power and stamina. Kansas has surprised top contenders previously and seeks a knockout to upset Leonard’s grip on the title.

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Physical advantages in champions fuel success in sport

The article argues champions rely on a mix of mental instinct, technique, and especially physical power. It cites Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, and Jack Dempsey as examples, noting weight, reach, and leverage aid performance, while skill, rhythm, and timing finalize the decisive moment at bat or on the field.

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Dartmouth Defeats Yale In Close Hockey Bout

Dartmouth overcame Yale 2 to 1 in New Haven as both teams scored in the third period. Chisholm put Yale ahead, while Foster and Ostutae answered for Dartmouth to clinch the win this February afternoon.

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Presbyterian Gills Win Dramatic Extra Period Victory

The Presbyterian team edged the YWCA league rivals 17 to 15 in an extra period thriller. Miss Butler netted the decisive goal as the Presbyterian squad rallied from a narrow regular-time deficit to seal the win.

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Knights of Columbus to Meet Norwalk Redmen Quintet

Knights of Columbus basketball team faces Norwalk Redmen at St Augustine's Thursday in a rematch after a 27 24 Knights win. Coach Emil Della Valle plans two hard practices to keep the undefeated K of C squad ready for a possible city title run.

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Captain Louis Rinaldi Leads Union College Basketball

Union College relies on team unity rather than stars. Captain Louis Rinaldi, a guard, stands out for his defense and passing on the Union quintet. He is among the county's best and will complete his course in June, contributing to basketball and baseball success.

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Summerfield Triumphs Over Hall in Municipal Gym

Summerfield defeated Hall yesterday afternoon at the Municipal gym by a score of 7 to 8. The game featured accurate shooting by Summerfield forward Auin-Lnt and highlighted the team’s early lead and strong defense.

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Leading hitters once pitched prove power with bats

The piece notes many great sluggers started as pitchers. Babe Ruth, Joe Wood, Rhody Wallace, Sam Rice, Tris Speaker and others switched roles or diversified positions. It highlights how some stars like Sisler, Gleason, and Jamieson found success in outfield or infield after pitching, and recalls anecdotes about early scouting and career twists.

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