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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1924

Page

13

Pirates Have Strong Outfield Core in 1924 Preview

Pittsburgh plans a potent outfield ahead of the season with Max Carey Clyde Barnhart and Carson Bigbee leading a veteran trio. The feature notes Carey Bigbee and High are reliable hitters and baserunners while hinting at rookie infield candidates and potential lineup shifts as spring camp opens.

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Local youths eye state boxing titles this May

Twelve Bridgenort amateur boxers from New Wiven conight Manise enter the May state championships. Tom Pignu aims to win titles with a strong lineup including Bob Riccio Johnay Kelh Andy Lewis Hiddie Marka Steve Speci Mat Jeanette Jack Lenn Bill Dennis Gene Sansone Jim Walters Joe Morgan and Pete De Mala.

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Harvard Crew Roster Expands As Freshmen Join Varsity

Boston February reports that Harvard adds several rowers to its crew including Hubbard Leavitt Sohnson and Barabee signings. The piece notes Eddie Farrell coaching focus and Cheek undecided on South America trip as crew training begins with about ten varsity positions and two teams forming.

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Yankees to Tryout Real Mexican Star

A garbled preview suggests the Yankees plan a tryout for a notable Mexican player amid confusion about the location and participants. The text references New Orleans training and mentions coaches and potential outcomes but remains unclear on names and dates.

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Golf Association appoints members to 14 committees

The Golf Association announces appointments to fourteen committees, naming prominent officials and club members across New York and Philadelphia. The action signals organizational restructuring with leaders from New York, Detroit, and other cities taking roles in governance and championship oversight.

Golf Association

Grapho League Ties Lead Otter Amid Stiff Standings

Teams share first place in the Columbia Graphophone League as Kovaat stands out with top marks. Standings show three clubs level for the lead, with high scores and a Roll of Honor listing key players and totals across the circuit.

Columbia Powlins Plac Kovaat Teague Toh Sangle Sivec Stirks Kovast

Weather memoir of Dempsey-Carpenter bout at Boyle's Thirty Acres

Eyewitness recollects a raw morning turning to sun and rain as crowds swell for the Dempsey Carpenter fight at Boyle's Thirty Acres. The author describes the vast international audience, the arena’s bowl layout, and the opening exchanges with Carpentier receiving a strong reception before Dempsey asserts himself.

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Grantland Rice on Rookie Swing and Timely Hitting

The Sportlight column discusses rookies and spring training, noting promising performances and emerging talent from New York and other teams. It highlights pitchers, batters, and strategic play shaping the season’s early outlook.

Red Sox List Names 38 Players From 1900s Era

A garbled 19th century style listing compiles 38 players tied to the Red Sox, including Joe Connolly and others, with scattered surnames and team notes. The text names multiple outfielders and catchers, mentions clubs, and references various players tied to the roster.

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Veteran pitcher Jack Quinn tied to 26 managers in career

Boston star Jack Quinn, the veteran pitcher, recounts a career spanning numerous managers across teams from Dunbar Penn to New York and the Braves. He notes that success rests with players, not managers, as his 1923 season showed mixed results despite solid pitching. He currently trains in Hot Springs during a routine off-season boilout.

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Ex Pilots Abound in Int Circuit

A fragmented expose notes numerous ex managers and players connected to the International League. It highlights figures like Lukivbitvel and Ken gm laa as former bosses, with many others named from Nowak to Bender and Stallings, hinting at a wide managerial web across teams.

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Tris Speaker’s early Boston rise and fielding glory

A historical note recalls Tris Speaker, from Texas, joining the Boston Red Sox, his minor league success, and rapid development in fielding. It highlights his left throwing after a childhood injury, brief 1912 season with Boston, world series heroics, and the 1916 sale to Cleveland for a costly bid.

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Kid Kaplan to Fight Defoe in Waterbury Thursday Night

Waterbury reports Kid Kaplan will face Defoe in a scheduledThursday night boxing card at the armory. Defoe trains hard, hoping a victory would crown his career, while Kaplan looks to repeat or decisively outpoint the veteran in Meriden training. The card includes middleweights from Connecticut and metro area regions with several undercard bouts.

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