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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1921

Page

6

Brooklyn Boxing Rumors Herald Nel son's Main Bout

Boxing circles in Bridgeport buzz over Brooklyn Battling Nelson or RVildeac Nelson possibly not signing with Lou Bogash for the Bridgeport Athletic and Amusement show on Monday night. Bogash asserts he will go through with the bout while Nelson hints at rest but promoters seek his services nationwide. Other card fighters include Patsy Carroll, Battling Repka, Joe Mall versus Johnny Williams, Willie Shugrue and Young Roche in supporting bouts.

Boxing Commission Bogash Nelson Thomases Waltaer Bey Bartfield Madison Square Garden Lou Pat Carroll Patsy Battling Repka Mordiy Carroll Joe Mall Johnny Williams New York Billy Prince Pioneer Club Joe Williams Willie Shugrue Pride of Waterbury Young Roche Will Tex Worcester

Paddock Tossers Triumph At Walnut Beach

The Paddock Tossers beat the Nutmegs 87 to 23 at Cozy Turner Casino Walnut Beach after McColl’s absence. Roach and Shea starred for the Tossers with Bente scoring over half their points as Nutmegs struggled to feed the ball inside.

Walnut Beach McColl Buti Roach Shea Bente Lyrough

Strangler Ed Lewis Proves A Formidable Grappler

John Pesel, a recent victim of Strangler Ed Lewis, denounces the headlock as more a blow than a grapple. Pesel recalls a forearm crash to the nape, saying the hit overwhelmed him and he would prefer the move barred in wrestling.

John Pesel Ed Lewis D Lewis Lewis Miara Saylor

Palace hosts side bet match in New Haven tonight

A $106 side bet match is set to roll at the Palace between the Palace five of Shbs ly yd and the Tuxedo oewlings team in New Haven. An individual two man match with… readied odds and details unclear.

Palace New Haven TamiGety

Racing Results Show Diverse Stakes Across Shreveport Track

Race day in Havana and Shreveport features multiple purses for three year olds and up. Entries include Belle Wrack, Mabavenn, Baby Evelyn, and many others with times around 1:48 to 1:13 for five and one half furlongs and related events. The program lists claiming purses, distances, and numerous horse and rider names across six races, noting winners and runners with varying odds.

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Five To Play Norwalk Y M H A Roundup

A valley report notes the Y M H A five will play Norwalk in Mudie court with local teams showing improving form. The game is expected to draw interest as players have been performing well and seating arrangements are being prepared for spectators.

S.A Mudie Gon Genve

American and French boxers meet in Paris exhibition

Paris hosts a boxing exhibition featuring American and French fighters tied to the American Legion post. Carpentier is mentioned as a factor, with volunteers offering services for the event.

Paris Aeriana Lowe Trench American Legion Learses Carpentier

Women Golfers Tie at Pinehurst Links

At Pinehurst, Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd and Mrs. Doral Pa of Yonkers led after round one in the dii prize ship medal team event. The field remained tight as the two veterans traded drives and putts, with other rivals inching closer.

Pinehurst Links Pinehurst Feu Dorothy Campbell Hurd Doral Pa Yonn Pinehuree Sesaren Fi Bros Jotn Chepranun Tarnen Rich

Interchurch Basketball Teams Play Saturday

The interchurch basketball series features the Dallas Anglist church game set for Saturday. Dix We Presbyterian will host two other towns in the Jeterchurch series with a start time planned for the evening.

Interchurch Teuta

German 6 Day Riders Enter This Year’s Race

A Hamburg despatch reports German cycling six day riders delayed at Antwerp with Mongolia, then rerouted to London to reach the event. They face several days’ work to make the start after transport delays.

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Rocky Kansas Matched to Box Mitchell Again

Rocky Kansas, who knocked out Ritchie Mitchell at Rulads, has been matched for a return bout with Mitchell. The announcement notes Mitchell’s advance toward a win and mentions Joe Stell laviaky as a potential partner. The text also references several foreigners and a Rochambeau context without clear further details.

Rocky Kansas Box Mitchell Mlowachkee Ritchie Mitchell Petarn Bour Mitchell Vera Manch

Boxers Face Turbulent Night as Moguls Clash in Court

Chicago report details boxer Charney White suing the Wisconsin association for 40000 damages over alleged defamation after a six month suspension for a subpar bout with Sailor Freeman in Kenosha. The piece traces suspensions across states, boxing commissions, and looming hearings in Bridgeport and New York with notable figures including Fred DeLorme and K C Toughlin.

Chicago Lough Bridgeport Royal Boxing Commission Ross New York K. C. Toughlin Hwson Arles White Wisconsin Tim Fred J. DeLorme Frankin Jones Garden Fare Commission Boxing Commission Loughbr Crose Orke Commission Cross Loughlin Kenosha Seveneen Connecticut Une Threvgaour Itl

Meriden Quintet Here Tonight to Play Ex Federals

Meriden five hosts Ex Federals tonight at Avnorr A A, in their second state league home game. After a 1-1 start with a win over Wallingford on Wednesday, the Meriden lineup features Graves, Bend, Howley, Mettier, Sentey, McGuire and others as they aim to improve their standing.

Bridgeport Pole Teim Federals Avnorr A. A Meriden Wallingford Uaesins Jdzéport Graves Bend Thushs Howley Jim Mettier Sentey Tresday McGuire Merides

Illinois considers legalized horse pacing with state commission

Senator John Denvir of Chicago introduced a bill in the Senate to legalize horse pacing under a state racing commission. The measure would authorize penny-arcade like devices and take a percentage of receipts for state use, licensing racing organizations between May and October each year.

Springtiwlod John Denvir Chcago Senate Perie

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