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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1921

Page

6

Y M H A Tossers Edge Ben Hur in Thrilling Game

In a dramatic Madison Avenue Hall tussle, Y. M. H. A. Tossers rallied to beat the Ben Hur five 34 to 31 after a late surge. Captain Mooney led M. H. A. with 15 points while Larson starred for Ben Hur but failed to anchor his team. Referee McGraw supervised a fast, hard-fought contest that swung in the final minutes.

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Wallingford Polo Five Hosts Federals In City Match

Wallingford’s fast veteran polo team, 14 wins in 18, meets the Federals of this city at the Armory A. A. tonight in the second game of the newly organized Connecticut league. Preliminary gate opens at 6 o’clock with the locals to Wallingford Tuesday for a return game and Meriden aviator shown in the lineup.

Wallingford Veter Polo Haan Federals Armory A. A Bengals Mack At & O'Nlock Wallngford Tyiday Meriden Aviater Phe Wallingford Fated Fusarvi ‘Bondoe J. Fusari Dim McGuire Ge Grinnel Tack McGuire RG Whitman

Yale Boxers Win From Canadians In New Haven Meet

Yale defeats Queen's University of Kingston Canada four bouts to three in the first international college boxing meet held in the country. Key results include Holmes of Yale over Newman of Queen's at 115 pounds, Pryor of Yale over McMillan of Queen's at 127, Schuette of Yale over Taylor at 185, O Connor of Queens over Colgate of Yale at 145, and Smith of Yale over Day of Queen's at 156. No knockouts. several bouts decided in earlier rounds. Queen's seeks a return tournament next month with home and home series discussed.

Yale Queen's Valley Kingston Canada New Mavor Holmes Phil Newmahk Pryor McMillatt Schuene Taylor Toe Conlan New York Athletic Club Colgate O’connor Queens Colgar Sidney Smith Aay Eddie Eagan Ladgate O'Connor Smith Day Queenh Bagan Ludgate Geieens

Wrestling Showdowns At Casino Feature Zbyszko And Linow

Wrestling carnival at the casino promoted by Sam Howard opens with heavyweight star Wladek Zbyszko facing Ivan Linow known as the Giant Cossack in a best of one fall match. Additional bouts include Clay Stevens versus Demetrius Toralios and a trio of contenders Selar, Louis Romano, and another top Greek rival in the series finale.

Casino Wladek Zbyszko Ivan Linow Capiget Neta Sam Howard Ai & O Elonk Wladel Zbyszko Ivan Tanow Streigth Zbyszko Clayr Stevens Demetrius Toralios Greece Rang Selar Louis Romano

Johnny Allen Threatened With Summary Action In Boxing

Johnny Allen faces potential sanctions after a dispute over a scheduled bout with Prankie Jones at Madison Square Garden. The New York boxing commission warns of action unless Allen complies with the contract signed by manager Fred J. DeLorme. Officials from other states may coordinate with New York, threatening Allen’s standing locally if he does not meet the terms.

Johnny Allen Ridge Forl Eruel Prankie Jones California Madison Square Garden New York Boxing Commission Johnny Walle Ge Hooke New York Hgdyett Ordaye Slaith Bridgeport Tou Bogash Soldier Hartfield Temergenes Red Allen Paterson Psd Bogash Jim Cen Bartiela Bogush

Babe Ruth to Begin Training at Hot Springs

New York reports Babe Ruth will travel to Hot Springs, Ark, to begin conditioning before reporting to Shreveport, Louisiana. He plans a two week camp with three pitchers and will then start workouts with the Yankees as he seeks to extend his home run record.

Babe” Ruth Hot Springs, Ark New York Tush W York Hot Springs Shreveport Bube

Barnyard Golf Opens In National Horseshoe Tourney

Petersbur g Florida hosts the annual national horseshoe pitching tournament branded as the Barnyard Golf event. An entry list includes top players from nearly every state with Western entrants prominent and New York and New England participants also shown. Training quarters were set at a resort near the venue as contenders prepare through the week. Frank Jackson of Kellerton, Iowa, the national title holder, is among those entering after arriving ten days ago and setting up in Williams Park where competition will be held.

3 At Akron Ohio Veuwh Williams Park Frank Jackson Kellerton Jawa

Norwegian skater breaks world 1000 meters record

A Norwegian skater set a new world record in the 1000 meter event, beating the previous mark by six seconds and finishing in 8 minutes 27 seconds. The feat followed a strong ride by the holder, who maintained pace and secured the record in a dramatic sprint.

Herve Siraeo

Guillemot Loses to Ray at the Garden in Indoor Meet

French runner Guillemot failed to overtake Ray in the Madison Square Garden 3000 meter event. Ray led from start to finish with Higgins and Romig in pursuit as Guillemot battled a right foot injury on a board track debut.

Guillemot Ray Rasticago Amiecins Guaranty Club Madison Square Garden Josef Guillemot France Walter Higgins Columbia Pass John J. Romig Penn State College Higgins Hoinig Romig Fudg ‘Ters Loren Murchison St. Tavis AL of Chicago Ed Farrell Brooklyn Cobegn Harvard Columbia Hilles Meiles Ad O Rae Columbia Wn Murchison Tgx Ae

Harry Snyder Wins Wing Shot Title At Interstate Meet

Kaneag, Mo born Snyder wins the wing shot title in the seventeenth annual Interstate shooting tournament final. Twenty seven amateurs competed with Snyder saving 98 of 100 in the final. Runner up Wheeler of Pawhuska scored 93. Heffman of Philadelphia and others followed with lower scores. Event featured international trips and notable shooters from multiple states.

Snyder Kaneag CLEX Cownon the Internations Wil Teday Yank Tracy Walcouver Lington Munner Ie Wheeler Pawhuska Ohio Ana Heffman Philadelphia

American skater Artur Stal challenges titleholder in Oslo match

American skating champion Artur Stal of EO challenges titleholder Mathiesen of Norway for the world championship season in Lake Placid. Mathiesen won the Nile Nile first year from Buboy McKean. Jormes remains American champion.

Featherweight Navy Title Won by Sutton in Six Rounds

Featherweight championship match at sea section where Sutton defeated Htchsil of Arkansas in six rounds. The bout, held at night, featured a decisive decision after a long, contested fight. The report notes language and dialect influences and mentions Pannavivanig as another name in the event.

Sultan of the Flags Pannavivanig Htchsil Arkansas Hh Ion

Yale Baseball Schedule for 1921 Most Extensive Ever Arranged

Yale announces its 1921 season schedule described as the most extensive ever arranged by a Yale baseball manager. The slate features games against South Carolina, Merner Clellese, Harvard, Princeton, Tufts, Brown, Providence, and others, with matches slated across Yale Field and various East Coast venues.

Yale Raut Yale Baseball Max Auhuri Meus Mir Abbi Muror Macon Wat Caity South Carolina Macey Mat Merner Clellese Ris Mor Waryard Gambringe Marrard New York Pringetan Mare Varel Neway Bae Harvard

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