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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1924

Page

7

Comisky Takes Stand on Jackson Salary Claims

Yale falters in basketball league intrigue as club official recalls tense moments at White Sox Park. Cicotte's testimony on the World Series affair unfolds, with players alleged to have been pressured into actions. Investigation moves from rumors to concrete inquiry as witnesses provide focused accounts.

Jackson Yale Wner CLUB White Sox Park Cicotte Wwished Milwaukee Bey Narles Nicago White Sox Lis Chal Raingt Sara Boman Ain Aller Fawine Marin

Lead in Du Pont Bowling League Sees Frequent Lead Changes

A scramble of leaders marks the Du Pont Bowling League as teams swap atop the standings week by week. Player averages and individual performances drive shifts, with no single squad dominating the season so far.

DU Pont Eatryield Wulent Tapas

Willard seeks return bout and Garden boxing venture details

The article traces Jess Willard's mindset after the Toledo defeat to Dempsey, his desire for revenge, and his later attempts at a comeback. It describes his quiet withdrawal from public life, his training, and his interactions with promoter Mike McTigue who eyed promoting major fights at Madison Square Garden. The piece also notes Melancholy around past quits, and plans to promote boxing at the Garden including a forthcoming piece on making a million dollars.

James ‘RolBdeard Denightay Witney Arena Jess Willard Willard Dempsey Binar New York Campsey Kearns T West Hig Net Jack Toledo Heavias Ana “Toyas Rege Yank Stadium Firpo Sava Ter Jess Abe Wirpo Madison Madison Square Garden Cnet Garden

Rickey Buys Shares In Cardinal Ownership Shuffle

Sam Breadon, president and principal stockholder of the St. Louis Cardinals, announced he had purchased interests in the club from W. B. H. Anderson and assigned a bold portion to Branch Rickey. Rickey becomes the second largest stockholder, with the Cardinal management under new alignment.

New York Sam Breadon St. Louis Cardinals W. B H. Anderson Bold & Large Branch Rickey Cardinal Mana Ren

Burritt Bowling Circuit Features Brower in Action

The Sacrament and Devon junior teams clash tonight in Burritt circuit play. Devon Juniors meet Sacrament Juniors in the prelim, followed by the main game, with returns scheduled on Blessed Sacrament’s floor tomorrow.

Brower Burritt Sacrament Devon Blessed Sacrament

Airfield and Stratford High to Meet Friday

Airfield and Stratford High teams are set for a Friday meeting amid a busy schedule at OD. The article notes mixed results in recent games with Fairfield and Stratford facing strong performances from key players Cushman Hanson Knotere and Hefferen among others.

Stratford High OD Waaerfield Kethall Reanes Riripare Fairfield Herman Fall Strath Gibnais Ieirfield Stratforis Lise Mareh Miss Cushman Tievants Ses Bullard

Columbia Beats Yale In Low-Scoring League Clash

Columbia tops Yale 25 to 15 as Farer’s tight defense disrupts Yale and holds star Pite to near zero scoring. Gidlin and Haas lead Yale with limited support while Columbia’s Strom and Farer rack up key fouls and points.

New York Pel Ieason Columbia Cornell Yale Pite Farer Clehs Morningside Macups Columbiea R. G. Fiela Troitis Warer Mantheio Strum Wilson Gidlin Suismann Luman Thians Strom Fale Sutsman Burbridge Qlarkey

First Out of Town Bail Defy Is Lodged

A New York Maroons semi pro baseball club lodged a challenge to Bridgeport teams arriving in Bridgeport for a Connecticut tour. The team seeks bookings via B MacVachran at 519 West 13th Street New York City.

New York Maroons Bridgeport Telegram Bridgeport Connecticut Maroons B. MacVachran New York City

Major Leaguers Arrive for Spring Training in Hot Springs

From Hot Springs Arkansas Boston Americans players Jack Quinn Steve O Neil Jos Tlarris Urban Faber and Chicago White Sox star Babe Ruth arrive with reporters as spring training begins They will relax with baths mountains golf and not play baseball during their visit Don Clark of the Red Sox is expected soon Baseball is not on the program for this stop

HO Springs Ark Jack Quinn Steve O'Neil Jos Tlarris Boston Americans Urban Faber South Babe Ruth New York Don Clark Red Sox

Scovill Company Re Elects Last Year Directors

Scovill Manufacturing company at its annual meeting re elected the board of directors: Mark L. Sperry E O Goss Johnny Tt Goss Clayton M De Mott Goa J P Sperry Fd Kingsvork Sirihey Walton and George A Coss. Officers elected: President E O Goss vice president John T Goss vice president Prennett Bronson vice president T T Diggs secretary Leavenworth J Sperry assistant secretary Thenws My assistant Burdon T Hyde assistant secretary WW wera treasurer Clarion Al De Mott assistant treasurer Frank J Gorse assistant treasurer Willama Mf roam

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North End Title At Stake Tonight

The Mohicans lead the Friday night recreation league and the North End Rebels clash to settle the North End title tonight. The game pits Mohicans champions against rival teams from the Boys' Club leagues in a decisive showdown with local stake and intense finish anticipated.

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