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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
6
Britton Cleverly retains his boxing title against Lewis in a hard fought match. The fight featured heated exchanges in the corners, a clash over the protector, and multiple knock exchanges with Cleverly landing solid lefts and rights. Referee Nugent and officials controlled a tense arena as both fighters endured punishment and Cleverly edged ahead in the later rounds.
A British critic questions a proposed cross Atlantic yacht race, arguing the race should be open and sea worthy with Seaworthy standards. The debate centers on selecting starter crafts and whether such a race serves broader sailing interests or favors certain entrants.
Appleby of New York and Heddon of Dowagine win the National Amateur cue championship final in Cleveland. The afternoon session saw Appleby defeating Renner of Youngstown as the field narrowed to determine the amateur title holder and runner up.
Los Angeles boxing legend Jack Dempsey toured stops en route to visit his mother at Lake City and boxed an exhibition for the Disabled Veterans of the World War. The event drew praise for his honorary membership, while R Fitts, commander of the American Legion in California, noted the lack of official connection between the Disabled Veterans of the World War and the American Legion.
Soraner's Oiints into camp last night at Be- Yoin's alleys, taking three straight games. The last game was won by a single pin. Highlights included roving by Harry Flecter, He bert and George. The Midgets average sixty pounds. Next week they face the Giants as Pep Ben Hehart Feiina KB. Gregory 0 George TT A. Gregory 30 4th. Take Row as Gennaress arrived in Buffalo to establish National Bowling Congress headquarters for the 1921 ten pin championships two man and individual events. The tournament will begin in Buffalo and close later.
American Poloists prepare for a June 18 match against England at Hurlingham. The six man squad led by Louis Gi. Stoddard plans staggered departures to England with early arrivals April 1 and others following. Practice and preparatory tours run May 7 to June 15 as England and America refine tactics for the International polo trophy series.
Milford February 7. Paddocks show a strong bid for the southern season championship with an eleven and three record in fourteen games. Managed by James O’Connell the Beach quintet defeated several fast teams and built a lineup including former Pennsy Jew Shea. Scores list Paddocks 22 the opponents 0 with notable games against Rotetids Red Hox Fronsers Madison Electric and others.
Greenwich’s John Te. Chapmen and Youngstown’s Don ald Parson, winner and runner up in last week’s Saint Valentine tournament, teamed at Pinehurst this morning against Homestead’s Ladry Paton and HH. Fownes 2nd in a decisive match.
Los Angeles audience of about 25,000 watched heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey perform an exhibition with Bull Montana at a benefit for disabled World War veterans. The event featured Dempsey's wrestling bout and a later boxing display with Lee Moore, revealing the star's improvisational approach and crowd-pleasing antics amid a windy hangar setting.
The American Chain basketball five moved to first in the Industrial League by defeating General Electric Team 40 to 17. The win ends a long stretch of hard games and draws strong interest from fans and team supporters.
New York dispatch: Brennan, promoter Vin, and manager claim Brennan, who fought Jack Dempsey in five rounds, remains a viable challenger for the heavyweight title and hopes to stage a rematch soon. Other contenders like Smith, Levinsky, and Miske are mentioned as possible rivals.
At a February 20 Abrahi lodge session plans for candidate initiation were discussed with the ful degree team set to perform the work. J S Klein of the Bridgeport Financial Federation of Charities spoke at the last meeting on the group’s aims and work.
Bridgeport club shows the way in the Inter-club Billiard and Pocket billiard tournament. Matchups include Masonic club vs Algonquin rivals with Don Holmes facing Olive Osborne in a key pocket billiard contest. Holmes leads with four straight wins and a 26-ball high run.
Bill Fownes son C Pownes, son of the former national champion, lowered the amateur season mark with a 36 38 72 at Pinehurst. He captured the qualifying medal in the Tin Vehistles armnuel three ball tournament amid a field of competitors. The Pinehurst club handicaps and match play rounds proceed as Connecticut entries Rabbershtad, Hoteh, Wyman Carrol, and John J. Chapman participate, with Chapman fresh from winning the Valentines tourney.
Announcement reveals that two races for sixty entries will be held the same day at Lake Placid. Among entrants are top female athletes from the United States and Canada ready to compete in the international championship event.
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