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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1924

Page

8

Vanetten shines in interchurch contests and high scores

Former college star Vanetten starred in interchurch league play at West Moore A A. last night. In the first game he teamed with Congre gational support to defeat the Walton Park quintet, while in the los ug contest Nichols defeated Cre Sy 28 to 28. Van Etten’s play drew several hundred spectators as he led scoring and helped his team to the victory. The report highlights his outstanding shooting and basket blocking.

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Michigan Track Team Schedules Two Ohio Meets

Michigan track squad plans two Ohio meets. The Wolverines enter the Cleveland meet on April 12 and the outdoor Ohio State meet, with key athletes including Harvard entrant noted. Eligible status under review for Egbert Isbell of Michigan, a holdover from last season.

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Yankees Veterans 10 Start South on February 23

Reported details from New York describe the Yankees preparations for the season with Babe Ruth under contract aside from one or two players. Manager Huggins plans to focus on a strong pitching staff including Knott, Shaw, and Pennock while concerns linger over injuries and player availability before the start of spring training in New Orleans.

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Greb Set for Possible Battles With M Tigue and Francisco

Middleweight champion Greb stated negotiations target two title bouts. He plans a double championship path pairing Mike Tigue at 160 pounds with a potential light heavyweight challenge, aiming to secure both middleweight and light heavyweight opportunities.

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Carl Duane to Box Martin at Garden Tonight

Carl Duane meets Martin in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden next Friday night. Duane, a featherweight with adaptable style, seeks to slug or box as needed while Martin trains for a knockout bid and weighs in stronger than prior shown. Other bouts feature Paul Herlenbach, Pat Walsh, and Sidney Rabin in preliminary six and four rounders.

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Indians to Play Brown in Providence

Indiana football authorities announce Indians will meet Brown University in Providence in February. Event to be held after athletic officials confirm the schedule at the Indian school.

Pirates release Foulk to Columbus club

Pittsburgh manager McKechnie announced the release under an optional agreement of pitcher Dudley Foulk to the Columbus club of the American Association.

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Limericks of Swat and riffs on Jeffries Dempsey

The column muses on baseball and boxing greats, contrasting Jeffries and Dempsey with media picks and fan debate. It weighs aging stars against new standards, noting Babe Ruth’s looming bat and Tex Rickard’s praise. The piece blends humor with sport lore and hints at 1924 sentiment toward pitching depth and future distances.

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Will Boost Olympic Team With Army Support

General Henry T. J. SA and Secretary Weeks sought army cooperation for the Olympic team this year. The army would handle details of the modern pentathlon, with several entrants expected. The emphasis is on cross country, riding, marksmanship, and related events to showcase American athletic prowess.

Washington Stady

Notables Enter Wilco Games at Indoor Track Meet

The Wilco Indoor Games at Armoury showcase a strong field led by Joie Ray in the 3 000 meter, with hopes of world records in intermediate distances and the mile. Virginia and Princeton are highlighted in a tight sprint and relay lineup, as organizers anticipate a compelling slate despite scarce record performances this season.

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