Tunney Regains Light Heavyweight Title in MSG Fight
New York Feb 23 Gene Tunney, idol of Greenwich Village, regained the American light heavyweight championship by decision over Harry Greb of Pittsburgh in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Greb landed several blows but Tunney's body attack and late rally carried the verdict amid a mixed crowd reaction.
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Local Millslingers Score in New Haven
Bridgeport fighters went two of five in New Haven last night. In inter city bouts Young Riccio defeated Young Kaplan in three rounds while Joy Morgan lost to Johnny Cunningham. Johnny Turner knocked out Young Corbett in the second round and Kid Mondus stopped Young Rollie in the first round.
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Simon Pure
New Haven
Young Riccio
Bridgeport
Young Kaplan
Kid Kaplan
Joy Morgan
Johnny Cunningham
Southington
Johnny Turner
Young Corbett
Kid Mondus
Young Rollie
Congress High Wins Seventh Straight in Prep Rivalry
Congress High School defeated University School 32 to 26 at Presley Hall with Cisero sparking a late surge after trailing 25 to 16 at halftime. Skerritt led Congress with 14 points, Fairchild added 10 as the pair energized the comeback. Burns and Stewart contributed for Congress, while Colgan and Grabber paced University School. Hamilton, N. W., Feb 28. Douglas MacDonall of Cleveland named Colgate soccer manager for 1923. Thomas Hussmore named assistant manager.
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Fairchild
Congress
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Stewart
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del Vecchio
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Grabber
Wilkes
Lewis
Katz
Hamilton
N. W
Douglas MacDonall
Cleveland
Colgate University
Thomas Hussmore
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Automobile listings and prices from local dealer ad
A compact automobile ad lists Packard sedans and coupes with prices around 1756 to 2000 dollars and a Cadillac seven passenger vehicle priced about 400 dollars, highlighting a mix of used car offers with model details and sale figures.
Four Games On Top In Church Circuit Tonight
The Presbyterian team leads the Inter church basketball circuit with twelve straight wins and a three game margin over Nichols M E, who sit nine and three. First Baptist sits eight and three, Universalists yet to win at 0-5. Tonight two games at City Gym and two at Presley Hall feature Presley vs Washington Park M B and United Congregationalists vs First MM. HK with Lou Nandhy refereeing. Standings follow.
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MM. HK
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Devon A C Rivalry Spotlight Clash Next Wednesday Night
Devon Independents travel to face Devon A C at the Devon A C gym to settle club supremacy in a keen rivalry. Both teams are in top form with a tense buildup and a strong line of players listed for the showdown.
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Devon Independents
A.C. Independents
Scolins
McTaggart Courke
Pederson Chapman
Baldwin Lewis
He ' Bentz Chandler
KACEYS BATTLE TRIANGLE TEAM AT HIGH SCHOOL GYM
The Knights of Columbus team seeks a win tonight as they face Gotham’s fast Royal Triangles at the high school gym. McGraw’s squad has trained hard for a comeback, while the preliminary girls game features Catholic Community against jacatiris quintet.
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Currie Promised Bout With Kaplan If He Wins Here
Philadelphia boxing card features Currie in a key eight rounder against Joe Currie is set to face Harry Peterson if certain bouts go as planned. Fred Allen and Pete August headline the program with Eddie Mack and Panama Barney in supporting rounds. A large crowd is expected with tickets already selling briskly and promoter Andy Parker optimistic about the show’s financial success.
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Pete August
Andy Parker
Eg Young
Eddie Mack
Stamford
Panama Barney
Barney
Bridgeport
Panama Kid
Joe Scurrie
Harry Peterson
Peterson
Currie
Manly
New Bedford Flash
Wid Kaplan
Johnny Stagrue
Steve Smith
Georgie Day
Smith
Andy [Parker
Trudeau Books Games For Crew Of Puck Chasers
Manager Fred Trudeau of the Sport Centre schedules multiple hockey games amid a cold snap forecast. First, a Sunday matchup at Seaside Park against All-Bridgeport, with Moose Miller as referee. Then a clash with North End Rovers a week later featuring C Anderson, J Anderson, A Peterson, C Petersen, Ryan, Gunther on the roster.
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Sport Centre
Seaside Park
Trudeau
Moose Miller
Bridgeport
North End Rovers
North End
C.anderson
J. Anderson
A Peterson
C. Petersen
Ryan
Gunther
All- Bridgeport Sport Centre
Galvin Vortley Vorward
Ray O'Connell
Sweetser AL. Ryan
Wright Trudeau
Bridges Rover
Paragons Defeat Simangos In Close Bowling Match
The Paragons bowling team edged the Simangos in a tense contest at Singer company lanes. Misa Culpin led with a high single of 29 and a top three string score of geo, as the Paragons won by a narrow margin after a hard tussle.
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Fairfield Legion and Ridgefield in Fourth Tilt
The Paraited Legion faces Ridgefield in the fourth game of the Titer town series at the Wair field Legion bail on Saturday night. Past meetings were close with Ridgefield winning 2 0 to 1 3, the Legion 22 40 to 20, and Ridgefield again by 13 in Ridgefield. A strong season push by the Legion is noted and the earlier New Canaan girls will also play in preliminary, with lineups listed for Ridgefield and Fairfield players.
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Ree
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Pay Hogan
Moore seeks Lynch bout in Indianapolis bout setup
Pat Moore, Memphis boxer now in New York on a combined business and pleasure trip, hopes to induce Eddie Mead to arrange a bout between Joe Lynch and Moore in Indianapolis on March 5.
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Pat Moore
Memphis
Chicago
Moore
Eddie Mead
Joe Lynch
Indianapolis
Hilltop Girls Final Stand For State Title At Meriden
Bridgeport high school girls basketball led by Miss Helen Clark face Meriden Tassies in Silver City this afternoon in a decisive state championship tilt. A Meriden win secures the title, while Bridgeport must win and Milford lose in March. Tensions flared in the last Meriden Bridgeport game over officiating and a disputed 14 to 14 tie. Large Hilltop supporters travel with five chaperones arranged by the athletic association to cheer on the Bridgeport lineup in the clash.
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Milford
Meriden
the Athletic Association
Bridgeport
Villa Will Defend His Title Thursday
Pancho Villa the Filipino holder of the American flyweight championship will defend his title next Thursday in a 15 round bout against Frankie Genato of New York at Madison Square Garden. The match was announced after the New Jersey Boxing commission lifted its ban on Genaro, with the New York State Athletic Commission concurring, for the boxer's alleged failure to fulfill a prior engagement in Jersey City.
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Pancho Villa
Frankie Genato
Madison Square Garden
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Genaro
New Yorks State Athletic Commission
Villa
Jersey City
Park City A A U junior team makes fifth straight win
The Park City junior basketball squad romped past the Black Sox, a leading City junior title contender, by a 22 to 4 score to extend their winning streak to five straight.
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Park City
A. A
Black Sox
Farrel Wins Amateur and “Pro” Tourney
Johnny Farrell of Quaker Ridge club New York won the 1500 dollar amateur and professional golf tournament at Hollywood by the Sea in Miami with Charles Thom pro of Shinnehock Hills and Miami as runner up. Mile Brady Western Open golf champion finished third.
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Fla
Johnny Farrell
Quaker Ridge Club
New York
Hollywood-by-the-Sea
Charles Thom
Shinnecock Hills
Mile Brady
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