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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1924

Page

10

Suspension Fallout From Villa Marks Bout

The New York boxing commission suspended Villa Marks managers and cited violations around weight, notice, and card setup. The suspension runs Feb 16 to 23, extended due to a forthcoming flower show, while Marks himself faces no direct blame and the bout proceeds on schedule with other events unaffected.

Villa Wil- 1 Nat Marks Afterathyung Gfermed Ag Fiettt Garon Direc Tex Rickard Heer

Stormy IL winter meeting settles 1924 schedule draft

The International League completed a nine day winter session after a stormy debate over the 1924 playing season and draft rules. The opening games set for April 16 feature Buffalo at Baltimore, Toronto at Newark, and Syracuse visiting.

York Internation League Whic Toda Flames Ity Seware Clos Ioth Juss Cniuta Simeril Asso Buffalo Baltimore Toronto Newark Tlochester Jersey Syracuse

Westport League Leaders Tied Amid Busy Bowling Night

In Westport, both A and B bowling teams from Weleport vie for top spots as locals await a first win. Standings show Stamford and Greenwich entries, with Westport A and others in the mix as teams prepare for the next round.

Westport Welesport Feu Vyeu cC Berm Stamford Greenwich sWeetport

Battery Candidates At Hilltop Begin Workouts Next Week

Lidgeport High School baseball coach Eddie Kelly announced that the Battery team will start workouts in Hilltop gymnasium early next week. Captain Paddy La Vel is praised as a top Connecticut scrialist twirler, with Bobby Danville noted as a major contributor from last season.

Lidgeport Hilltop Gymnasium Eddie Kelly Paddy Lavel Connecticut Bobby Danville Dsnen Ind Welle Tutile Congress High

Devon Wins Five Minute Overtime Game From Locals

Devon outlasted the Sacrament junior teams in a five minute overtime as the suburban squad edged them 24 to 21. The Sacrament line finished 35 to 36 in a closely contested local basketball night.

Devon Blessed Sacrament Gatas Bente Sacrament Irs Duvon

Olympiad Winter Teams Return From France In Europe

The American Olympic winter teams return from Chamoinix France after a mixed showing French host Canada won the hockey final. Clarence Abel of St Paul was the sole survivor. Injured Hugner Omsiedt did not sail home. The speed skaters and hockey squad earned the best results.

Chamonix France Chamoniz Finland Canada Clarence Abel St Paul Europe Akiing Hugner Omsiedt Grand Beach Mich Charles Jewtarn Lake Pincad

Suburban Legion Teams Open Series in Stratford Tonight

Stratford and Fairfield American Legion squads start their bestof series at the Sterling Memorial Hall in Stratford. A large attendance is expected as both teams prepare after a hard week of practice with Joe Waters refereeing the opener.

Suburban Legion Stratford Fairfield American Legion Sterling Memorial Hell Joe Waters Uwe Stratfor Norwal Tulow Pasificia Stratford Walls Willames Saan Bai Bedell

Pair of Riders Enter March Grind

Daw York Fent Al and Giuseppe Azali, a Senegalese rider and an Italian, are set to compete in the March grind. Madison Square Garden manager Chapman Hag has not decided whether they will ride as a team. In the last race Netatti and Azini drew weak partners, Netatti with Jean Chardon and Azini with Verri 2, both veterans proving unreliable.

New York Madison Square Garden Frank Cors Hno Bloomfield John Galle Boston Maurits Deejerck Chicago Humbert Norantonio Providence daw york Fent+ Al Netatti Giuseppe Azali Chapman Hag Aczini Jean Chardon Aszini Verri 2 Gare

Stevens Tracksters Prep for Seven Meets Season

Stevens Tech track team plans seven meets facing Fordham Brooklyn Tech NY opponents. Captain Martine leads sprint duo with Fluri, Hindeman, Lawler, Wiggins in middle distance, Dierkson Shafer and Francine in field events, with Gullksen Goodman and Brown among hurdlers. Schedule opens April 12 against Fordham.

1ORK Fes Stevens Tech Tean Fordham Brooklyn Tech Ana ¢ NY Mertine Martine Fluri Hideman Lawler Wiggins Dierkson Shafer Steiner Francine Ksen Goodman Brown

Blue Ribbons and Y M H A Preparing for Tilt Tuesday

Preparations for the series between the Y M H A and Blue Ribbon quintets are underway in both camps per managers. With the opener a few days away teams practice hard and players express confidence of victory. The first game is set for the Armory next Tuesday night with thousands expected to attend. Local team last year faced the Ribbons.

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Harvard Flash Expected to Win Collegiate Run

Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard Sophomore Beepy Watters is tipped to start in the mile at the triangular meet with Harvard Dartmouth and the Ithacans in Boston. Yale coach George Connors predicts Watters will become an intercollegiate outdoor standout. The event features a New England AAU championship and other distance races, with notable runners from Andover and Yale.

Cambridge Mass Beepy Watters Harvard Eg Klby Cornel Dartmouth Ithacans Boston Watter George Connors Yale Wattera Exeter Connors Himsell Bob Allen Andovera Vaptein al O'Nail Bixete Watttera Tosseng Allen Allan Prospect New England

Murchison wins Metropolitan 100 yard championship by an inch

Loren Murchison of New York A C O won the Metropolitan 100 yard dash by an inch, defeating Bol McAluster of New York. His time tied the Metropolitan record as a standout moment in the indoor season at the Twenty Second Regiment armory. Bernice Veer of New York Away placed third.

Murchison Metropolitan NLM Loren Michison Newars Aco Bol McAluster New York Marchison Metrolitan Bernice Hegiment Armory Lioyd Hahn Hoston de Ierting Greorge Mosten Georgeioan University Slaisten Sd Lerly New York I. I. Brown Bovton Wa.s Brown Hec Conger Princeton Ray Watson Hay Returnean i Ihs Medpolitan Chapionship Cras Glencoe Pat Kennedy Knights of Columbus

Perjury Charges Lodged Against "Happy" Felsch

Milwaukee Wisconsin reports former Chicago American League player Happy Felsch charged with perjury in Joe Jackson suit against the White Sox. Judge Gregory notes possible perjury by a player on the stand. Henry Grabber identifies club papers and a signed contract, with Felsch denying authorship of letters.

Milwaukel Wisbebo Ostar Happy’ Belsel Whicago Pii Joe Jackson White Sox Folath Jackson Toda Felsah Gregory

Harvard Ties With Penn in Low-Scoring Loss

Harvard 10s8luti beld in Cambridge, Mass, losing to Pennsylvania 26 to 24 in an Inter-Collegiate Basketball League game. Robb led Harvard with nine points while Captain Catnack paced Penn with four baskets. Gordon of Harvard scored twice.

Vambridgh Mass Harvard Pennsylvania Crimean Robb Cat Nack Gordon

Collins to Defend Billiard Title in New York Feb 18

Collins heads the entry list for the twenty first annual national class A billiard championship to be held in New York starting February 18. Among seven competitors are 1922 title winner Appleby of New York Athletic Club and Dr Richard Maccoy of Baltimore with others from Pittsburgh Youngstown and more. Matches run to 150 points over six playing days under Edward J Thompson as organizer with George Miller overseeing Pittsburgh events.

New York Pet Ex N Collins Minels Athlety Biea Crescent Athistis Brookma Ois Defanaa Cornsthaisle Fiittsburgh Athleti Waaucian Edward J Thompson Pittsburgh Athletic Association George ‘Ller Pittsburgh

Fairfield Legion to Play Alpines Saturday Night

The Fairfield Legion Big Five faces the Alpine stars Saturday night at Sherman Hall in a Bridgeport basketball clash. The Alpines, highly regarded in Park City circles, have endured a tough schedule, losing narrowly to strong northern teams but beating Waterbury Racers 63 to 33 in recent action.

Lailfield Legion Big Five Sherma Hall Alpines Park City Sound Bridgeport Losing & Me Waterbury Racers Westerley Bert Peder Lowden James Shes Wnt Smith

Southport to Meet Devons Tuesday Night in Local Clash

Southport Firemen host the Devon Juniors and Devon 1 team next Tuesday in a fast regional doubleheader. Southport aims to avenge a prior loss while Devon Juniors seek to outpace a quick Wakeman Memorial Separate squad with H Delwors, D Eller, and Mijwas among scoring names in a high tempo night of basketball at the Kirehouse gym.

Ballma Peutmport Devon Eimemens Hall Southport Wakeman Memorial Peparates Piremen Devon Palua Lhremen Royak If

McMillin Declines Coaching at Centre College

Trustees of Centre College announce McMillin will not return as football coach for the coming season. The lively Presbyterian college sets new direction after deciding against renewing McMillin’s contract and selecting a replacement coach for the squad.

McMillin Centre College Feuid Ho McMillin Colliers Livtle Presbyterian College

Congress Quintet Dominates Bridgeport Evening High

Longress High School’s basketball team overwhelmed Bridgeport Evening High last night 12 to 1 in a lopsided victory on the Congress High floor. Petrino led with 12 points, Stewart added eight, and Ghivito of Evening High scored the top for his team.

Longress High Schools Bridgeport Evening High School Congres High Congresa Petrino Stewart Ghivito Evening High Vongris Stewa

Staples and Bethel High Team to Play

Staples and Bethel High teams meet in a preliminary basketball clash ahead of the Compo Life Guards Amsterdam Big Hive event. Both boys’ and girls’ quintets from Staples split ties with Bethel in Friday’s games, setting up the series decider between the two schools.

Wilblporyt Lethel High School Rere Vilasugh Compo Life Guards Amsterdam Big Hive Stapler Bethel VHI de Ile Bos

Brattleboro Hosts Record Ski Jump and Racing Meet

Large field of skiers competes with more than 50 entries from Chicago Minneapolis New York Montreal Dover Dartmouth College and others. United States Olympic team expected to arrive as Brattleboro hosts boys collegiate and country jumping events with several jumpers surpassing last year’s mark and Dartmouth Williams and Yale among colleges sending teams.

Braitleboro Gsid Onn Chicago Minneap New York Montreal Serln Dartmuth College United State Olympic Ahi York Brattleboroton Tomorro Dartmouth McGillant Sity W.llame New Haompeh Con Betitora Nonan Berger Montrea United State

Kaceys Meet Brooklyn Team in Saturday Basketball Showdown

Kaceys face Brooklyn selections in a second contest set for Saturday night at T 45 alt. The local squad, led by Butch Tigger and Joe Ware refereeing, will rely on a deep lineup including McClonan Egsty Murphy Abeley Rose and Greetella to challenge the visitors.

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