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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1918

Page

11

Bowling tournament records set in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Ohio February 19 With two man and individual events dominating the eighteenth annual American Bowling Congress tourney local teams led by defending marksmen as Milton Reichert and T Dreidame rolled 1175 for doubles to share top honors alongside Harris and Walker In the singles J Bes tm an moved to second with 622 trailing R Michaelson who led since Sunday Joe Berling tied Hilton for third with 620 while A Hienaber and H Moss each posted 616 to share fifth place

Cincinati Ohio Alys Fale Milton Reichert T. Dreidame Joe Berling Hilton Hile A’ Hienaber H. Moss Fete

Resolve to Escape the Clutches of Grip

An old advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a preventive and remedy for coughs colds grip and pneumonia. It claims the malted formula aids digestion strengthens circulation and delivers health to organs. It urges readers to buy a bottle or request a free household booklet from The Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester NY.

Duffy's Duffy Rugeists Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester

Wrestler Wl as Zbyszko Manich in Hartford Tonight

Wladek Zbyszko and George Manich clash in Hartford for a headline bout on the promoter Pollard show. The Detroit Serb seeks the world catch-as-catch-can title belt, fresh from a victory over Ed Lewis, with Zbyszko slated to follow against Joe Stecher.

Hartford Wladeck Zybysko George Manich Pollard Fettle Protecor Strangler

Boxing Promoters Clash and Wresting Roar Returns in Bridgeport

Frank Taberski the pocket billiard champion entertains in the amputation fund drive, dazzling locals with superb cue work while critics blame crooked New York managers for fan victimization across cities. Boxing jealousies flare as Jim Buckley is praised as an honest promoter and wrestling headlines promise strong returns with Whallick vs Bbylakо in Startford. Pete Herman faces Navy service while Joe Lynch’s bantam reign falters under Denny Volger in Philadelphia.

Joe Lynch Pete Herman Denny Volger Owly Philly

Old Reliable Still On The Job In Wrestling News

Omaha reports on upcoming matches and star wrestlers as Warl may travel to Boston for a Burns bout. George Manich defeats Tommy Crank while Mun ich carries injuries. Big matches loom in Boston and New York with Zbyszko Stecher, Caddock, and promoter activity in New England and Rhode Island.

Bridgeport Club Honors Koehler in International Soccer Test

Bridgeport City club earns praise from the New York Protective Association as Koehler, fine right back, is picked for the Continental International side facing the Irish International team at Lenox Oval New York next Friday. The winner meets the English team in a season final. Koehler, a gentlemanly worker, has won many friends locally and fans wish him success in keeping Ireland from scoring.

Bridgeport New York Protective Association K. Koehler Lenox Oval New York Koehler Bridgeport City Soccer Club Drinkwater Byrne Andy Heppinstall Stamford Alec Todd Methlehem

Philadelphia boxing fears New York control in city

Philadelphia fans rally against Gotham managers taking charge of local clubs and promoting bouts. Reports note Jim Buckley and associates may take over a Philadelphia club, with locals hoping to keep New York promoters out. Fulton Moran title clash on Feb 25 at New Orleans also cited as potential for a championship showdown.

Philadelphia New York Gotham Quaker City Jim Buckley Clermont Sporting Club Brooklyn West Philadelphia McGui- Fan Fulton-Moran New Orleans Dili' Rently Moran Spartanburg W National Army Tutton St. Paul Fulton Willard Gunboat Smith T Fulton Mary Ann

Benny’s World Title Hopes Rise In New York Card

The report notes promoter plans for Irish Patsy Cline of New York to meet Cleve Hawkins in a North Adams MI match on March 1. Jim Smith of New York has not fought in five years while Beatty Walger earns a bout with top competition. Benny Lynch’s recent triumph over Eddie Mead’s champion status is cited, with manager Doc Bagley preparing Willie Jackson to compete in New Orleans and Buffalo.

Billy Hogan Union Boat Club Harry Greb Pittsburgh George Chip Newcastle Billy Jimmy Dime George Hogan Shamus O'Brien New York Frankie Conifrey Fang O'Brien Joe Dodd Norwalk Antone Shamus Renny Leonard Leach Cross Johnny Harvey Pete Hartley Batling Kunz New Haven Battling Kunz Harry Stone Sam Taneford Frankie Callahan Rockey Kansas All O'Brien Vote Hartley Chic Brown Cleve Hawkins Jim Smith North Adams Mass Hawkins Pittsfeld Smith Beatty Walger Benny Puztler Eddie Mead Jos Lynch Tans Doc Bagley Buffalo Willie Jackson Doc New Orleans Walger Jackson

Fred Walker a Failure at Dartmouth Basketball

The Hanoverian five under coach Fred Walker has not won any league or exhibition game this season. Fifteen consecutive defeats mark a rough start as Dartmouth struggles in the gridiron tone of a basketball season.

Fred Walker Waller Williars Dartmouth Big Green Hanoverians

Douglas Won Play Still Possible for Cubs

Birmingham physician says Phil Douglas cannot play this season with the Cubs due to acute appendicitis surgery and current dangerous illness.

Douglas Birmingham Ala Phil Douglas Cubs

Rawlings Escapes in Army Draft Exemption

Johnny Rawlings, expected to start in Maranville's spot in the short field, reports he has been placed in Class 3-A in the army draft. This exemption delights the Braves as they plan for the coming season. Cincinnati Reds release catcher Huhn to Milwaukee after two years as third string backstop. Chicago heavyweight Bill Brennan travels to train for a February 25 bout with Jack Dempsey in Milwaukee, confident he can win.

REDS Huhn Cincinnati The Catcher Huhn Milwaukee Chicago Bill Brennan Jack Dempsey Brennan Dempsey

ONeill Wild Coach to Return at Salt City

Syracuse announces J. ONeill has signed to return as head coach of the Salt City varsity team. In Atlanta, the Southern association schedules meeting set for February 22. War tax collection worries magnates as only seven of twenty-five Senators hopefuls have signed contracts.

Canada George Good Connecticut State Football Association Charlie Martin Connecticut Amateur League Good Martin Canadian Expeditionary Forces ONELL Syracuse J. O'Neill Salt City Atlanta Southern Association Manager Griffith Senators South

Pool Champ Yaberski Shines in New England Tour

Frank Yaberski world balk-line champion wowed about 50 fans at Brunswick parlors Fairfield Avenue in a 7 point match with John Thorpe. He later beat Al Bertini 126 to 34 at Moose Club and defeated Osborne at the YMCA in a strong display. Yaberski’s run at the Brunswick sparked town chatter as he controlled the ivories with ease and his opponent watched in awe.

Bridgeport Frank Taberski Brunswick Fairfield Avenue John Thorpe New England al Bertini Moose Cluth Osborne Yaberski Moose Club

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