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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1921

Page

14

Britton to Meet Bogash in This City on June 6

In a terse decision after promoter pressure, Britton will fight Bogash in the city on June 6 and nowhere else before that date. Morgan’s ruling ends threats and solidifies the plan for a mid year bout, with Bogash’s manager Joe Smith confirming adherence to the decision.

Britton Bogash Lou Bogasi Jack Br Madison Square Garden Ely the Garden Dan Mos Jack Britten Marin Miner Bridgenor 4Th& Amusement Company Britten Rosishitz Sime Nde Morgan Joe Smith Rickard Bosesh Nstround

Olympic Champ Guillemot to Race Best U S Runners

In New York on February 17 Josef Guillemot the Olympic champion arrives for his American debut at the Guaranty Games at Madison Square Garden. He stands 5 feet 5 inches and weighs 122 pounds with a deep chest and muscular thighs. Guillemot aims to match indoor speed, plans to run a strong stride, and is billed alongside John Romig. Organizers hope Val Luthill from Boston will enter the 2000 meters if Cutbill starts Guidenat, marking a potential peak in American track competition.

Morgan Lewis Bogash New York Josef Guillamot Columbia Guillemot Nevil Falliny Flo Fuillenigt John Romig Efror Val Luthill Boston Cutbill America

Black Rock Five Lose Final Game To Beaver Hills

In a tight finale the Black Rock Five fall 26 to 29 to Beaver Hills in a heated series clash. Goad suffers four fouls prompting his substitution as Beaver Hills edge ahead after a 11 10 first half in favor of New Haven.

Black Rock Five Beaver Hills Tearm Goad New Haven Beaver Fills Club Black Rock

Benders Men Set Four Exhibitions With Rochester Team

The New Haven Hastern league club will play four exhibition games against the Rochester Inter ic team. Dates are April 11, 12 and 13 with a fourth game slated for April 18 in New Haven after a training period in Georgia.

NEW AW New Haven Rochester Interic North South Carolina Georgia

Racing Results From Five and Four Furlongs Events

Race results list mixed figures for three year olds claiming events, purses, and odds. Tancaster heads a 3 to 1 favorite overall, with Kelsey and Te Flin among notable contenders. Subsequent races report live furlongs, betting odds, and names like Penman, Jelsey, Valeri, and McLaughlin in varied positions. West Indies Handicap features three year olds with Soon ie and Franc is prominent among contenders.

Tancaster Kelsey Te Flin Merrimee Alstan Jel M Joe Mancini Leten Lucas Myrtle Moore Kayman George W Tuanorea Jacobean Penman McLaughlin Automatin Red James J. Trebinson Jelsey Valeri Ime Fleer AL Mix Dutte Prancis Tine Dukes Pétman Alsig Yan Soonie Wrancis ST Ta & A Pickens Tite

Canadian boxers depart for New Haven bout

Ontario team from Queen’s University sails for a match in New Haven. The party includes coach James Bew and boxers Jack Day Intercollegiate winner last year in 1348-pound class, J. W. Ludgate, HH Taylor, J. MW MacMillan, GPR O’Conner, and MH Wolmes. They travel in good condition.

Kingsto Ontario Queen's University Vatle ‘University James Bew Jack Day J. W. Ludgate Taylor J. MW. MacMillan Q’conner MH. Wolmes

Summerfield M E Tossers Edge St John’s In Close Interchurch Clash

Summerfield M E Tossers edged St John’s Episcopal Church 18 to 17 in Bridgeport Interchurch basketball league at Presbyterian Hall. Hayes, Summerfield left forward, sank a last second shot after a seesaw second half. St John’s led 22 to 13 at halftime, then traded leads until the final horn.

Summerfield A Johns Episcopal Church Presbyterian Hall St. John Secon St. John Five Hayes Summerfields Hoopad Gwon Erie Leh M.ff Huveh Ita Reisch Folia Churen Ryder Ayfond Miker Parren Barret

Paddock Bowlers Defeat Graphos in Milford Match

Paddock Bowlers from Walnn Beach displayed strength at the Columbia Graphophone plant in Milford on February 17. The match against Graphos of Bridgeport was close throughout with Paddock gaining momentum late to win two of three strings by a margin of 45 pins. Individual scoring highlighted strong showings from Paddock players as they overcame early deficits and clinched the victory.

Milford Walnn Columbia, Graphophone Company Bridgepn Bo Kinder Myrtle W. Bani Teeny Hupttonien

Paterson Card Tonight Sees Bogash vs Soldier Lawson Bout

On a Paterson bill Bogash headlines a featured fight with Soldier Lawson in a welterweight setup at Madison Square Garden. The local event drew attention for Lawson claiming Bogash fears him and for promotional chatter surrounding the bout led by promoter Tred Allen.

Bogash Lawson Paterson

Davis Cup Challenges Arrive On Every Mail

International tennis entries pour in as nations including United States Sweden France India Spain Australia and Germany submit challenges for the Davis Cup. Entries close March 9 with expectations of ten nations participating next season.

United States Zawn Denmarkt Surway Sweden Thare Australia France India Spain

Federal Polo Team Wins Opening Game in State League

The Federal Polo Team opened the newly formed state league with a decisive 7 to 2 victory over Mumaphrey at Anmoty Main Street arena last night. Bonds and Bentz led the attack with strong defensive work, while DeLorme, DeLorne, and Humphreys contributed solid plays. The preliminary stars included Bentz, Jones, and DeLorme as the Rosebuds and Noternie squads split the rest of the program.

Federal Polo Bridgeport New Haven Main Street Ut Cowala Bond Coe Bente Xeuek Ai Aurring Vederals Bents Wederals Humphreys Warner Jim AlcGuire Bente G. Bentz Jows and DeLorme Viomans Halfbacs Noternie Hayes Conners Rowe Neisse

Unnamed Racing Entries and Claims At Local Meet

A mixed list of race entries and claiming odds appears, with horses such as MAVANA and x-Lyric Belden among many others listed with weights and purses around 70 to 760 dollars. The text details multiple races including four furlongs and a mile with various horses, weights, and claimed amounts in a cluttered historical style.

Everlastic Girl Bowlers Take Two Straight Wins

Two league games at the Industrial Service Center on Bain Avenue last night. Everlastic defeated Burns & Bassicks in two straight games. America Tube & Stamping girls won two of three against the Gassick team.

Industrial Service Baenun Avenue Tnndustrial Girls Everlastic Burns & Bassicks Ameria Tube & Stamping Girls Gut Nf Gassick

Rubber City Five Defeats Blue Ribbons in Amateur Play

Rubber City Five overwhelms Blue Ribbons 12 to 70 in a Walnut Beach contest. Naugatuck’s guards pressuring defense stifles Blue Ribbons while Rubber City relies on tight man to man coverage and fast breaks. Notable players include Murphy Taylor, Rhine, Mivher, and Maer, with several substitutions throughout the rugged second half.

Walnut Beach Las Qevil Sivas Mear Miss Rhine Murphie Taylor Wibelson Hubbell Meri Witelsnir Mooney

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