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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1924

Page

12

A A U Plans Eight May June Meets for Olympic Trials

The Amateur Athletic Union announces eight sectional preliminaries in May and June to select stars for the Olympic trials. Eastern tests at Yankee Stadium June 7 and Pacific at Stanford May 13 lead a schedule across eight districts with sites in New York, Boston, Birmingham, Chicago, Atlanta, Portland, and Los Angeles.

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Holmes Drops in State Pool Title Race

Holmes sinks to two wins and sits near the back of the State Poolal Billiard League standings. He faces Union at Bristol tomorrow and Stone at home Thursday as leaders Hammell and Stone hold second place in a crowded field.

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Comiskey Holds Open Job For Chance Return

CHICAGO Feb 17 Chance is out sick and manager Charles Comiskey says he will keep the White Sox job open for his return. Comiskey notes Chance was the best man for the role and plans slight training adjustments. The club departs Feb 29 for winter training prior to the preseason period.

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Bridgeport High Girls Improves In First Out-of-State Bout

Bridgeport High girls score in their first out-of-state game, facing Hackensack in New Jersey. A late surge by the visitors tied or led late, with strong defense, as Hackensack pulled ahead in the final period.

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Cornell Knocking At Door Of Intercollegiate Title Yale Slipping

Cornell remains a strong contender for the intercollegiate basketball title as Yale falls further behind. Jack Delaney faces Tommy Loughran in a Boston bout while New York bouts feature Jim Roney versus Tommy A and other preliminaries.

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Moakley Declines Assistant Coaching Post

Former coach Jack Moakley refuses an assistant role as the American Olympic boxing team plans changes. The move follows speculation over eligibility and positions with officials and staff detailing the coaching lineup.

Jack Moakley

Sokol Rosebuds Lead East Side Bowling League Siege

The Sokol Rosebuds beat the Ekos two of three to gain a game edge in the East Side Bowling League. Nutmegs and Ekos sit in a tie for second place as standings and records show mixed team and individual honors.

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City title showdown sparks confidence and crowd surge

In Miami on Feb 17, two city title contenders exude confidence before the opening game as fans anticipate a packed arena. The report also notes John Weissmuller, famed Chicago swimming star, shaving a fraction from his world record in a 235 yard event, edging closer to his own mark.

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Mohicans Lead Junior City Teams in Close Standings

Mohicans top the junior city league race with strong showings by the Mohicans amb and YMWL squads. Key matchups loom as leaders meet Wednesday February 20 and February 26 with Ottawa schedules and armory venue crowds expected to surpass 2,000 observers.

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Fidelity Combine Ends Kaceys Winning Streak

Northwestern baseball league event disrupted the Kaceys winning run as Fidelity Combine defeated them. Otis Davenport and Omaha clubs joined the Du Luque Rocktod group in the split league setup.

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