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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1918

Page

14

Larsen Leads Industrial Point Scorers In Local League

Larsen of the American Chain company team tops the Industrial Basketball League scoring with 79 points, 43 from field goals and four fouls, ahead of Haverty of UMC with 62. O Connor Remington and Bolster follow, as the season advances toward a championship series with Remington and UMC contending.

Larsen American Chain Company Noor Haverty O'Connell Remington Utth Volster iVolster Perth aNow Chrissy Maher Kline Benz Ginfield Bolster Collins Bline Christie van Benz Aid Haar Anthony Tones Iz A Teibold Towe Shea Whimpion Winfield Sterks TeLynch Tevens

Majors to Aid Eastern League in Baseball Merger Talk

Major league clubs may take over the Eastern league for a year or so to boost finances, including exhibition games in league territory. The plan envisions majors bringing top teams to League Park and other parks, aiding minors and fans, with bleacher seats discussed at 28 cents. Contingent moves involve Worcester, Wilkes-Barre, and several players and managers in recent trades and potential callups.

Boston Chicago Bridgeport

Fritz Pollard Joins Army YMCA Camp Meade Post

Fritz Pollard, famed 1916 football halfback, has been appointed physical director of the Army YMCA and departs for Camp Meade Maryland. Brown’s star end J Mayo Williams also enlists in the LIeneL corps. both plan to return to college after service.

Pritz Pollard Walter Camp Ans Army Camp Meade Brown Athicie J. Mayo Williams Jase Fall Camp Sherman

Pocket Schedule of the Giants At Home

Boston and Brooklyn games listed by month and day across April through September. Cities include Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and others with scattered dates and results in a dense timetable format.

Indoor doubles tennis stars win in chilly Armory rounds

New York February reports two pairs reaching the indoor doubles semi finals at Tilt Regiment Armory. Frederick Alexander and William Rosenbaum beat Throckmorton Garland 6-2 6-3 while Cragin and Channingham defeated Roosevelt Pell and Walter Hall 6-3 6-1 6-4.

New York Irederick Alexander William Rosenbaum Arthur Ss. Cragin W. Dickson Cunningham Tilt Regiment Armory Dr. Rogsenbamna Chmnopions H. A. Throelmorton Harlesey Garland Cragin Channingham

Boxing War Breaks Out In Philadelphia Clubs

Boxing battles erupt as Philadelphia clubs clash over leadership and matchups. Jim Buckley takes charge of the N A C program while rivals eye fights with Willie Jackson’s stable and other New York connections. Multiple bouts and promoter moves across New England and NYC loom as organizers scramble for top ringside action.

Philadelphia Jack McQuigan National A. C Jack Hoanton Olympic A. C N. A.C Jim Buckley New Yorker Mac McGuigan Buckley Jim Jim, Boxing Enthusiasts Will Revolled Gunboat Smith Marty Wills Tommy Murphy Sharkey «A. C New York Kim Philly Jack Hanlon Doc Bagley Willie Jackson Benny Volger

Harvard Yale Athletes Set for One Mile Relay Meet

Harvard and Yale athletes will clash in a one mile relay during the Army and Navy athletic meet at the 1st ernory Boston next Saturday night. Crescent Athletic Club posted a 20 to 14 victory over Manhattan College, Tack Teller resumes light duties for the National championships, Ja1z lor to run March 22, Poras enters the Clark House road race, Mayo to join the Junior race as a standout sprint and allround competitor.

Harvard Yale Army and Navy Boston Crescent Athletic Club Manhattan College Tack Teller A. A. LA Ja1zlor Charley Poras Clark House Athletic Association of New Moldie Mayo

New Orleans Race Season Concludes at Crescent City

New Orleans winter horse racing season ends at Strewsbury track after Thanksgiving start. Feature Crescent City handicap a mile features Tupixtun's horse guiding Sasi in victory. Purse worth $4,550 to winner.

New Orleans Strewsbury Crescent City With &Con Walded Co Tupixtun Sasi

National Adepts Schedule Sets Season Opponents and Dates

New York Feb 12 The National league ended its two day meeting with a revised season schedule. The championship starts April 6 and ends October 5 in the East, with the West concluding the day after. Chicago’s salary dispute with Pittsburgh over Victor Snier is resolved in Pittsburgh’s favor. A stricter coaching rule is urged to curb bench tactics. A readjustment of official salaries is confirmed. Details include fund contributions on May 15 and June 11 games across multiple matchups.

New York J. A. Heydler Chicago Victor Snier Pittsburgh Taetics Clarke Griffith Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Philadelphia

War Will Boost Soccer in U S Army Camps

Editor Joe Booth reports United States Football association’s drive to equip soldiers with soccer balls and outfits, funding 500 balls nationwide. The effort boosts camp play, indoor games in bad weather, and fosters headwork and a larger postwar following amid league officials appointments and player movements.

JO Booth United States’ Football Association Soctor Harry Ackermin Remington City Club Bridgeport Canada England

B H S Meets Stamford Five In Busy Basketball Day

Bridgeport High meets Stamford High in a major boys game at the Boys Club this afternoon with a strong lineup including Wennel Mineso Whitten and Murphy. A preliminary Stamford girls clash is also on the card as both schools chase early league standing in the Southwestern girls league.

Mac Bridgeport High School Stamford High School Thla Ave Icennel Blade Murphy Mineso Whitten Wennel Tiistown Wickey Miaceo Focal Stamford Girls Stamford Melford Westport Milford Norwalk Stratford Geims Ricker Vidgeport Mlford Bridgeport Aith Milford

Wrestling Tourney Plans by YMCA amid low entries

Wrestlers still keen for battle as many young athletes join the YMCA event lineup. Entries remain open at the physical department with teams entering in weight classes though some divisions have few contestants. Top amateur wrestlers from Bridgeport are expected to showcase talent tomorrow night at the YMCA gym while Larry Newcome, long associated with Island Athletic Clubs, rests at home.

Sam Wen Bridgeport VY. ML CG. A. Quhiasium Ofeloulk

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