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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1918

Page

10

Norwalk Falls to Blue Ribbons 33 to 25 in State League

In Bridgeport last night the Blue Ribbons defeated Norwalk 33 to 25. Norwalk led early but the Ribbons surged in the second half as Muller and Swenson starred for Bridgeport. Reich Johnson and Dreyfuss boosted Norwalk in a late push, yet the locals could not hold on.

Norwalk Blue Rtibbons Chief Muller Holman Muller Swenson Johnny Murray John Leavey White Reich Johnson Dreyfuss Wright Powers Shrenson Clinton Norwallk F. Johnson Tom Thorp

Admission at Parks Raised in Major Leagues 1918

Major league clubs agreed on a uniform war time price schedule for park admissions. Twenty five cent seats rise to 30 cents and one dollar seats to 1.10, with other grade increases. the policy aims to avoid change burdens and excess taxes. Trades and signings among Red Sox, Athletics, Giants, and Dodgers dominated the meeting, with negotiations on players including Alec Inniss, Amos Strunk, and George Whiteman, plus talks on handling abandoned Federal league parks.

New York United States Wravece Boston Red Sox Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics the & Ton Club Alec* Innis Philadelphia Boston Clark Griffith John Henry Washington Boston National Cleveland Americans John Jenzmann Newark Internationals Sam Ross Everett Bankston New York Americans Olemphis Tenn Pittsburgh Newark Brooklyn

YM C A Gymnastics Tests For Senior Class

YM C A gymnasium staged a senior class examination with five events on bars and horse judged by Joseph E McCorke k and H T Smith. Orical M Banks won with 94 percent, Berson 84, Abrams 75, then Hawkins 64. Hyatt 57, Pulaski 56, Sefler 55, H Connelly 52, K Connelly 50. The Phillies bought pitcher Miles Mains from Louisville, formerly with the Robins.

Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium Joseph E. McCormek H. T. Smith Oricl M. Banks Berson T J Hawkins Hyatt Pulaski Sefler H. Connelly K. Conney

Dodgers at Home Pocket Schedule in 1894 Season

Telegram lists the Dodgers at home and abroad with dates across April to September in 1894. It shows opponents such as New York Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and foreign venues, detailing scattered game dates for each city and month.

O'Neil Seeks Eastern League Meeting on Local Plans

Eastern baseball league sources say a meeting is likely next week in Hartford or the host city to decide 1918 plans. Dan O'Neil in New York reports optimism for a strong minor league season and potential expansion to Providence or Newark while Worcester backers push for a full year.

Trens Park City Holy Rollers Traerfic Cops Permen Aigner Mahoney Donegan Uala Petersen Flatete Brennan Sheridan Winton Garrity Lucey Wee P. Connor Foe T. Connor Lad Tice Brown Daniels Sherwood Hartford Dan O'Neil New York Worcester O'Neil Astern Providence Newark Jalan Tomm Tattigs Tenor Flo Dick Rudolph Palmer

Braves Open Market for Trade Talks Over Stallings

Braves explore trading options not seeking a sale. Rudy Siniro or Rudy believes a deal could add strength to Stallings, potentially aiding left hand pitching. He favors moving to Chicago to work with his former ally Fred Mitchell.

Braves Rudy Siriny Chicago Fred Mitchell

New Haven Soccer Boost Plan for Summer Schedule

New Haven seeks to revive city soccer with a strong program. Nine State League games plus two cup ties are planned, aiming to start with a battleship team match after a recent visit by ship players to the British American club. President Miller touts a capable squad prepared to win.

New Haven Hhm Ansonia Sumer Kim City Miller Mew Haven

Local gym hosts dual wrestling meet crowns multiple class champs

At the annual amateur wrestling tournament many weight classes crowned champions. Olaf captured the 158 pound title with swift holds, defeating Moran in two minutes ten seconds. Tash won 125 pounds by pinning Shinney in 49 seconds. Stephens and other finalists earned wins. medals will be awarded at a later MC A event.

Aeespe Whit Forte Mor Olaf Steve Olaf Hollipus Moran Nelson Morris Rich Stephen Mitchell Tash Shinney Spivak Herard Follipus Epthimis Stephens Christie Minals Iorte Kelleman Stevens Jim Hickey Fred Robinson Jack Roberta

Dempsey floors Flynn in quick Port Sheridan bout

San Francisco heavyweight Jack Dempsey knocked out Jim Flynn of Pueblo after two minutes. The fight was billed as ten rounds but ended early. Jess Willard declared he would face the winner of Dempsey and Fulton.

Port Sheridan Jack Dempsey San Francisco Jim Flynn Pueblo Jess Willard Dempsexy Fred Fulton

True Value of the Cleek in Golf

Golf writer discusses the cleek and wind shots noting the clock shot by Jerry Travers and Gill Nichols, debates club shaft angles, and previews Rye Women’s Metropolitan Golf Association spring events at Apawamis with Red Cross support. The piece cites Apawamis Seniors’ tournament plans and contrasts steel versus whip shafts in champions.

Jerry Travers Gill Nichols Apanasmis Club Women's Metropolitan Golf Association Rye Apawamis Seniors’ Golf Association

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