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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1918

Page

8

Red Cross Soccer Game Planned for Bridgeport March 25

Connecticut State Football association outlines a Red Cross fundraiser with Bridgeport City and an all star team from the state to play on March 25 at Bridgeport City grounds. Tickets go on sale citywide as planners aim for a large crowd and strong fundraising impact.

International and Games Committee Connecticut State Football Association Bridgeport Minstreal Red Cross Bridgeport Ecommitee Bridgeport City W. Bridges Bridgeport City Club

Bridgeport Eyes 15 Round Title Bout at the Casino

Rumor places Harryb of Pittsburgh and George Chip of Newcastle Pa in a 15 round middleweight bout at the Casino on March 11 with Billy Hogan as matchmaker. Promoters from Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo chased the match, with potential purses around $1,800. A Greb-Chip clash would draw East fans. Greb fights O'Dowd tonight for the world middleweight title, while debates on title longevity and rankings continue amid Wisconsin boxing permit battles and a Interborough championship win by Manhattan over Brooklyn.

Harr Ireb Pittsburgh George Chip Newcastle Billy Hogan Union Bout Club Hogan Minh Murray Armory A. A Boston Keystone A. A Matt Hinkel Cleveland Carley Murray Queensberry A. C Buffalo Murray Jimmy Pinte Chin Hinkel East Greb Imettle Zuln Kid Mike O'Dowd St. Paul Harry

Disbanded Bridgeport High Quintet Forms Independents

Bridgeport High School will field the Independents after disbanding the Quintet. Captain Joe Kennel was suspended by drama coach Mrs. Pryor, leading to the team’s decision to reorganize as an independent squad with Kennel Blade Murphy Vickey and Whitten in the starting lineup.

Bridgeport High School Bridgeport High School Independents Joe Kennel Kennel Dan Quilty Colonial Hall Blade Murphy Vickey Whitten Miaceo Ennel Han

Skeeters Here Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow night at Colonial hall the Skeeters clash with Jersey City lads in a major season game. Lead by Leavey, Muller, White, Powers, Swenson and Clinton, the home team aims to counter a fast Jersey City squad noted for hammering their opponents. Expect a hard fought contest as both teams push for points and victory.

Colonial Hall Jersey City New Jersey New Jersey Jads Diggins Jersey City Iads Skeeterville Leavy Wi Hare Jersey Muller White Swenson Clinton

Circuits to Bid for Steppers at Mid-Winter Sale

Leading harness circuits pledge strength for next season boosting trotters and pacers market at Madison Square Garden mid winter sale. About 242 entries include nearly 100 yearlings from Walnut Hall Farm Magowan and other breeders. Stallion Silk Card bought to stand near Southport Conn to breed fast performers like Baby Gertha 2:04 1-4. Rumors of unification between American and National Trotting associations surface with Gocher as secretary.

Madison Square Garden Walnut Hall Farm J. E. Magowan Leo Oettinger Guy Axworthy Walnut Hall Am Lee Axworthy George LE. Ruppert Lnte Jacob Ruppert Southport Conn Morton W. Smith Silk Card Prodigal

Wildlife bills and hearings shape conservation push

A Thursday joint hearing in the Senate and Assembly conservation committees will review bills on hunting seasons and wildlife protections. Proposals target opening dates for black bass, ruffed grouse closures, longer rabbit seasons, pheasant seasons, crab close seasons, and lobster and wild fowl laws, plus trader protections and trap rules. A Washington, D C convention of wildlife groups will discuss breeding and preservation of game, with a March 4 to 5 meeting in New York. </sports>

Senate Assembly Conservation Committees Senate Conservation Committee Adirondiack New York United States Food Administration American Cane Protective and Propagation Association

Matty in Need of Southpaws and League Moves

Manager Matty of the Reds must develop several pitchers to keep pace with leaders next season. Ed Konetchy threatens retirement unless paid more than last year. Louis Hollacher, 18, to trial with Portland in the Pacific Coast League. his brother Charley played last summer and is with the Cubs. Legislation in Kentucky, New Jersey targets fox trapping and European starling protection. James Hunt Sr of Philadelphia promotes catching and eating English sparrows. Sparrow pie remains an English delicacy.

Benny Leonard New York Jack McAuliffe Matty Reds Louis Hollacher Portland Club Charley The Cubs James Hunt, Sr Philadelphia

Two Sectional Meets Planned Across Hudson River Areas

Two sectional associations, Hudson River and Westchester, plan annual meetings and likely renew Cross Red Cross events. Golf activity rises in Westchester, while Jersey-Wyckagyl conflict delayed New York title events. Western and Windy City circuits show tentative momentum for future tournaments amid regional club schedules and aging fixtures.

Hudson River Westchester Red Cross Wykagyl Metropolitan Association New York Park Wrkagyl Metropolitan

Selmer Sensation In Tourney At American Bowling Congress

Cincinnati Feb 24 J Selmer of Eau Claire Wis moved to second in the individual event with 663 pins trailing leader C Wagner Newark N J by 17. Doubles saw T Reynolds Hy Walker Chicago move to third with 1203 while Polachech Neilson Chicago tied for fifth at 1192. Five man event had Newark KN J Neus Berth Colts eighth at 2780 as several cities competed on two shifts.

Cincinnati J. Selmer Eau Claire Wis American Bowling Congress C. Wagner Newark N. J Chicago T. Reynolds Hy Walker R. Polachech N. Neilson Erie Buffalo Pittsburgh Toledo Columbus Ohio Racine Kenosha Milwaukee Neus Berth Colts KN. J

Rankin Johnson Joins Milwaukee Team Pitching Staff

Milwaukee reports Rankin Johnson formerly with the Bastoix of the American league will be a member of Milwaukee's American Association club pitching staff this season. His signed contract was received by A F P Timme owner of the Milwaukee club, ending rumors he would pitch for the Philadelphia Nationals.

Kranken Johnson Milwaukef Milwaukee Rankin Johnson Bastoix Club Milwaukee American Association A. F P. Timme Milewaukee Philadelphia Nationals

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