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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1923

Page

6

Sunday Towns Defeat Saturday Moguls In League Meeting

Springfield owners of Eastern League franchises rejected the proposed weekend schedule, voted to keep the old system, and planned a new timetable. Key clubs represented include New Haven Worcester and Springfield. Dan O Neil left due to his wife s illness. future plan aims for even two weekly meetings and fair dates to avoid clashes with Yale Holy Cross and Springfield College games.

Springfield Ab Homa Moerger Hael Cooley Bsas Finnally New Haven George M. Weiss Hermann Weissman Waterbury Dr. J. Hayton Pitsfield M. J. Hawkins Albany A. J. Shean O'Neil Awey Dan O'Neil Yale Holy Cross Worcester

Stratford Legion to Play Atlas Quintet Tonight

Stratford Legion meets Atlas Quintet at Sterling Memorial Hall Stratford in a debut game for Atlas. A preliminary junior clash follows with local teams. Lineups list Clinton White Williams Kuris Fico Cashman Tione Afilier Power.

Stratford Legion Atlas Sterling Memorial Hall Mratford Stratford Jrs Legion Atlas Clinton White Irf Wiliams Kurisi Fico Cashman Tione Afilier Power

Maples Defeat Devon A. C. in Close Basketball Showdown

The Maples of this city beat the Devon A. C. Farmers 26 to 31 in a standout basketball exhibition on the D. A. C. tour this season. Devon A. C. battled hard and held off the Maples with solid defense, while New Haven’s St atuchis girls team suffered a 0 in the preliminary.

Devon A. C. Tisers Devoneuts Ghul Statuchis Girls Teat New Haven

American Chain Athl etic Association Smoker Friday Night

The American Chain Athletic Association will hold its annual smoker and entertainment at St George's hall Friday night. A short business meeting will precede the program during which officers for the coming year will be elected.

American Chain Athletic Association St. George's Har

Bridgeport High Track Plans Seven Jousts Schedule

Bridgeport High school track manager William Slavin announced a bold schedule featuring seven meets. Bridgeport will send a team to the Penn Relays in Philadelphia April 28, marking the first entry since its program began. The squad aims to build on past Trinity College and Yale meet efforts with clashes against New Haven High, Hartford High, and others through May and June.

William Slavin Bridgeport Anoune da Hilltop Philadelphia Connecticut Hartford High Lyon Terrace Trinity Colleges Yale Lridgeport Penn Phila- New Haven High Trinity Wartford Uiite Jnter Ljaven Naniford Tigh

Atlas Hopes to Flush Past Bridgeport on Thursday

Atlas seeks a win against Bridgeport Ye on Thursday evening at the Music Hall. The Bridgeport squad, led by Willie Marron and billed as strong after recent success, aims to snap a three defeat stretch by defeating Atlas in front of Park City fans.

Tavien Bridgeport Washington Music Hall Bridgepork Atles Willie Mareron New York Tan Airways Bobu York Tle Pridigeposts Park City Teana Deere Tate Bob Coutts

Devonettes Aim For Third Win Over New Canaan

On Washingtons Birthday the Devonettes face New Canaan five at Norwalk for game three in a nine game series. The first contest saw a heavy Devonette defeat by the upstate team, while the second at Toeven A.1 court ended in a tie as Devonettes edged New Canaan in a thriller. Both teams anticipate a close rubber matchup, each seeking momentum.

Washington Devonettes Cannon Wirts Norwalk Devon Ris Toeven A

Keeley Knocks Out Charlie Garner in One Round

Ed Keeley of Bridgeport, a heavyweight prospect, knocked out Charlie Garner of Florida in the first round at Garden, New York. Keeley floored Garner with a body lift, then finished him with a right to the chin for the full count. It was Keeley’s second one round knockout and the star bout of the evening.

New York Ed Keeley Bridgeport Charlie Garner Florida Keeley Garner

Bridgeport High Girls Rally Past Hillside Prep Stars

Bridgeport High girls defeated Hillside Prep 26 to 15 as Hillside led 14 to 11 at halftime. Captain Atherton sparked the comeback with tight defense and timely shots while Hillside’s Oliver Waters Evans supported the 16 point Hilltoppers effort. Referee Miss Allen.

Hillside Prep Urep Hilltop Kathleen Oliver Mildred Waters Florence Evans Hilltoppers Hillside Atherton Drow Mirserehan Wadlsikre Dishrou I. Hoyt Seifert M. Hoy Benton Pilsifer, Ly. i Miss Allen

Navy Court Leader Out For Season

NAVY Court leader ANN APC Mid Pets Midetipabsi AW Waerren A. Eire, a key figure for the Navy, will miss the rest of the season after a recent injury. Doctors advise he should not play again this season following the incident against Allitey Vendor, Pore, which ended his participation this year.

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Westport Starts Diamond Work Ahead of Season

With the snosy still on the ground and the Westport squad beginning its cam mie oof the window busting art, early practice moves to sharpen jumps and letters around the Halo. Many players from the old roster return as prep season opens Monday, with pitchers Verkhane Courther Pedesen Sagson and Smith. fielders Moe Matlin Cartigan Havik Crilbertio.

Westport

Stratford Juniors Seek Games and Contacts

Local Stratford juniors invite participation and arrange matches in the city. Call Stratford 28t 4 to arrange games or evening contacts between 8 and 10 pm.

Stratford Conan

Milford Prep Triumphs Over Roxbury In Close Contest

Milford Prep edged Roxbury 29 to 28 in a hard fought clash. O Neill the rangy center provided decisive scoring late as Milford overcame a 16 to 10 halftime deficit to pull within one point with under a minute remaining and seal the win with a late basket.

O'Neill Milford Prep Milford Taxbury Roxbury O'Neil Walte Anderson Thoxbury Schmidt Kenney Kline

Dartmouth Loses Its Star Broad Jumpers

Hanover, New Hampshire. Dartmouth faces a setback as its top broad jumper joins the training camp in Boston. Captain teammates hope a week of practice could yield a point or two to offset recent facility issues and meet the competition. Brown holds the indoor high jump record with W. Layndon, but has not yet competed in the hota jump.

Hanover Barthmouth Brown Boston Thrysacd Coroell Tae Roy Re W. Layndon New York AL Ch Tie Baut Roach Hilman ECAM

Burns Promises Knockout Fight Card On Monday

Jimmy Burns manager for Pete August claims his fighter will score a knockout Monday at the Casino. The card features Currie in a semi against Peterson, plus Steve Smith vs George Day and Johnny Williams facing Barney amid high ticket demand and betting chatter.

Jimmy Burns Pete August August Johnny ‘Sted Dramny Red Pete Frank Allen Jimmy Alton Mary Ann Currie Varry Peterson Jon Currie Stamford Fang Tutakhamen Tock Peterson Stamford Barney Sie Johnny Williams Williams Panama Steve Smith George Day New Haven Smith Andy Parker Day Steve

Tans Angel Firpo Heads for New York Title Fight Camp

New York February 21 Tans Angel Firpo the South American heavyweight champion is en route aboard the Southern Cross due in New York from Buenos Aires late tonight. He is slated to meet Bill Brennan of Chicago at Madison Square Garden on March 12 and has been promised a title shot against Jack Deminecy if he defeats Brennan, with promoter Tex Rickard arranging the bout. Firpo plans immediate strenuous training for the potential world championship clash with Deminecy.

New York Tans Angel Firpo Bill Brennan Chicago Madison Square Garden Southern Cross Buenos Aires Firpo Jack Deminecy Tex’ Rickard Brennan

Kaceys to Meet Triangle Five Saturday Night

The Kaceys aim for revenge after a loss to Presentation Crown Five as they host the Triangle Five, reputed New York pros, at the High School gym Saturday night with Eddie Clark leading the visitors. Preliminary game details and lineups include Racers, Kildate, Burns, Buckley, McClellan, Fanning, Kobaken, Rowe, Cretella, and Clark.

Kaceys Triangle Royal Triangles New York P Frame Eddie Clark Brooklyn Whirlwinds Celtics Norwalk Sila Kildate Burns Buckley II Mehoe McClellan

Young Luby to Fight Ed Mage in Stamford Bout

Young Jusby known as Luby prepares for a March 2 boxing match in Stamford. He faces Addie Mack in the star bout, promoted by Ray Bliss and guided by Bandit Al Jennings. Mack is favored after defeating many contenders.

Young Luby ED Mage Young Jusby Stamford Youn Addie" Mack Ray Bliss Mark al” Jennings Crasho Mack Luby

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