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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1921

Page

7

Rickard says Brady and Cochrane out of Dempsey bout plans

Tex Rickard declared he will boss the Dempsey Carpentier promotion from Times Square area and that Brady and Cochrane have washed their hands of the project. He dismissed Cochrane telegram rumors and said he will handle the bout with Jack Kearns approval. Rickard plans a February 15 Garden card pitting K C Hill Brennan against Bob Martin to spark interest and potential Dempsey talk.

Rickard Dempsey-Carpentier Go Brady Cochrane Expartners Times Square Bill Brennan Bob Martin York Aj Raings Tex Rickard Philadelpia Dempsey-Carpentier Dent Arger G@m Tay Jack Kearns Tf Dempsey Europe Tex Dempsey-Capeniier Ling Richard Wan Richard K. C. Hill Brennan Garden Martin Srennan Msich Dempser

War’s Tax Burden Dims Joy of Life

A reader laments years of high income taxes tied to wartime costs draining happiness. The note voices frustration with ongoing financial strain and the burden of supporting government efforts while personal well being suffers.

Yale Annnounces Beat Ekos 36-15 Rowing Schedule

Yale announces a 36 to 15 rowing win over Ekos in a fast first half with Rosenthal Fitelson and Mac Titelson delivering strong scoring. The Yale schedule lists practices, regattas, and major tests including Derby meets, Penn, Princeton, Harvard, and the Henley appearance, with crews weighing 156 pounds and plans for Derby and Lake Cayuga races.

Yale Annnounces Ekos We Haven Yale Arbor Tnghind Vria Mennaytynas Tesiinnie Derby Derry Massachusetts Tech Princeton Lake Agasn Tthaca Yate Las Philadelphia Duab Hervard Wursutmor

Racing Results and Odds From E4HST Race Card

Race results show multiple divisions with ages from two to six. Notable entries include Domini Putt Justina E in the second at around a mile and furlongs, odds listed for Lancaster Litholick and Francis with times and purses. Fifth race offers a handicap with Gandie Lizat Exhorter and UeBermet Bax among entrants. Sixth race features Nalatre Danearter, Sinn Feiner, and Rap-Timothy in a mile and a sixteenth claiming event with listed prices and times.

Domini Justina Coscott Ming Jaschean Ming Lancaster Evan Litholick Francis Msnorne Hunt Jack Hill Hoenir Gandie Lizat fiat—Haran Daxnod

Rector Tossers vs Eko Five at Bridge Pact Club

Rector Tossers prepare for a Saturday night matchup with Eko Five at the Bridge pact club. Dondero’s Pagu squad is set to take the floor with Hart refereeing and the Ekie band providing music. In the opener the Sub marines face Blue Hibben in the junior chant contest.

Bridge Pact Dondero Hart Will Toliow Ekie Blue Hibben Drs Crete Loyelle McGrate Segall Dondero Listori Williams

Paddocks Defeat General Electrics in Early Season Game

The Paddocks defeated the General Electrics 27 to 2 in a late season contest. Visitors from various teams and towns attended as fans and local figures joined the event. The result sets up a Penalit game to help the family of Mrs. Jose Charniak, who was recently murdered.

Taddotl Albishke Ualso Hheers Miefellan Solineow Mallawell Moelelland Ve Bentz Welete Roach Hleveny pCominsen Jose Charniak

Dr Harry Ward to Speak in Milford Forum

The Milford Men's federation hosts the final forum with Dr Harry Ward of New York as speaker on the topic New Motives in Undivitri. The event, presided by an executive from the Plimonith Cone brotherhood, includes an opportunity for open discussion afterward.

Harry Ward Milford Milford Men's Federation Levening Marry New York Cnton Theele Methogist Federation For Social Service Tr. Ward Undivitri Plimonith Cone Brotherhood Veta Tor Oyen Oy Eigeioi

Industrial Bowling Tourney Starts at Akron Ohio

Industrial Bowling Tourney opens February 24 in Akron with over 150 teams from nearly fifty companies expected. Carnegie Steel Pittsburgh leads entries with ten teams. Goodrich and Wirtstone Rubber and other branches submit teams. Separate divisions announced. top five team and top single-game score trophy cups planned. Entries close February 25 with tourney chairman coordinating entries and scoring via mesh code system.

Abiwon National Telegraph Carnegie Steel Co Pittsburgh Goodrich Turi H Id Astriae Ae National Herbarich Bidy Akron Ohi Tourney

St Johns Five Fall To United Church Tossers

A garbled game report shows St Johns Five losing to United Church Tossers in a rough matchup. Scoring fragments indicate Davies and Hore among leaders for the St Johns squad with partial mentions of other players and teams.

St. John’s United Church

National Volleyball Team Wins The Title

The national squad won the championship last night in a hard fought series, defeating the Sr meriells after early leads. Opening games sparked by strong serves and blockers led to a decisive finish as the favorites claimed the title and moved on to the next elimination round.

John Kaplan Mooney George Gubers Echo Jeniors MOH Gis Tin “Pa Rosenthal Ooberaks Fitelson Sthless Fis Charles Mahoney Namefield Avlub Faviey Srmeriells Sadmarines Tarmanis Tein Oaks Syhiogles Hridsepare Vhiin Nationa

Hartford Polo Player Is Badly Slammed by Duggan

A Hartford polo match near New Bedford sparked a violent incident as Bil Duggan seriously injured Morrison with a punch to the eye after an arm hold. Morrison left the game and may miss Monday’s Providence game pending eye healing. Hartford officials plan to report the matter to American Polo League President Moore. New Bedford’s rough play drew local criticism.

Hartford Polo Duggan Mallie Morrison New Bedford Bedford Bil Dagsan Toller Dufresne Adaregon Ted Lewis Lewis Merrold Helback Evans Davis Harttorn Providence Thay Munday Moore

Palace Topplers Beat Police Five

Palace Topplers defeat Police Five in a tight game. Names and places are unclear in the torn copy, but the scoreline suggests a close city league contest with key play near the end. The fragment hints at local teams and a regular season clash.

Palace

Moore and Jewtraw Lead at Lake Placid Ice Races

Charles Jewtraw of Lake Placid and Moore of New York City tie for honors at the opening of the International speed skating championships in Lake Placid. Jewtraw wins the 22 yard race by an inch over Charles Gorman, while Moore captures the mise rage after Jewtraw falls over George Thampson. Moore also crashes during the event.

Dare Charles Jewtraw Lake Placid Duel Moore New York City Jewtraw Charles Gorman Moore George Thampson Chicago

Joe Smith Plans Fight Despite Edict For New York Bout

Joe Smith, who manages Lou Bogash, predicts a Britton clash in the week of June 11 despite Art Brown's order that Rogasa fight Britton elsewhere. Smith says the contract allows the meeting anywhere and will pursue the bout in New York or another city if needed. Bogash plans to fight Britton here and denies voiding the contract, while legal counsel argues no ban prevents the matchup.

Joe Smith Brown New York Bogash Britton Big Jack Tam Not Giridgeporte Tam Dempsey-Carpentien Smith Ikross Joe O Boo Martin New Orleans Big City Hartford Fea Joe Lynch Hearcat Walt Deck Britton Dave Palits Lynth Sammy Ir Chic Brown Red Allen Mary Ann Marlin A. C New Haven Allen Johnny Dundee Evelyn White Dundee Jack Delaney Providence al Jennings Delaney Bridgeport Battler Jennings

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