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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1922

Page

16

Tendler Stops Gold in Eighth Round at Madison Square Garden

Lew Tendler of Philadelphia wins a referee’s decision over Human Gold of California in the eighth round. Gold fouled after the bell to begin the eighth and refused to leave his corner, leading to the knockout-style finish. The bout drew a capacity crowd and showcased Tendler’s body attacks despite Gold’s early lead with a straight left.

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Panthers to Meet Myrtle Quintet in Sunday Clash

The Bridgeport Panthers, undefeated in four games, face the Myrtle Beach Bisrtles at Devon Chip House Sunday at 2 30 PM. Myrtle Beach has won eleven straight, while Bridgeport hopes to upset them with confidence after Newa reports.

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Dempsey Drops Color Line for Payday Match

The article notes Jack Dempsey’s money needs pushing him toward a pay fight with Marty Wills, dropping his color line and detaching from Carpentier era rhetoric. It cites Wills’ form, Norfolk in the Garden, and the state of the heavyweight scene post Johnson era, with several contenders named and promoter challenges highlighted.

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Walter Johnson discusses records and pitching pride

Legendary pitcher Walter Johnson says records never entered his mind while pitching and that he focused on giving his best for the team. He recalls near misses and a 40 strikeout game, noting occasional pressure to break marks but choosing restraint when his team led.

Walter Johnson Waters

Walter McCredie Major League Talent Factory Exposed

Walter McCredie, longtime manager of Portland and later Seattle in the Pacific Coast League, is described as the premier developer of major league talent from the minors. The piece catalogs dozens of players sent to the majors under his guidance from 1907 to 1919, highlighting his methods and the success of his clubs in producing major leaguers.

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Rickey to Attend Pickle Dilhoefer Funeral

Ranger Broadh Rickey Vernon Clemena catcher Ritl Sherdel and Charles Barrett on their way from Orange Texts Mobile to attend the funeral of catcher William Dilhoefer. Milton Stock will join the delegation in Mobile. The death prompted an abbreviated workout and fans mourn the plucky catcher beloved for pep and nerve.

SY. Louis Ranger Broadh Rickey Vernon Clemena Ritl Sherdel Charles Barrett Iocal Nationals Mobile Wiliam Dilhoefer Morrow Milton Stock Baterman Rickey Dildyhoefer Dilhoefer Elka Legian

Indians Start Training in Cleveland Camp

Nineteen Cleveland Indians, largely cadet trainees, began spring work in Cleveland today after reports from Dallas. Initial sessions will be short with no loafing, later extended. Tris Speaker praised the group, saying every player will get a chance but must earn it.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Dallas Tris Speaker

Yale Announces Southern Schedule for Val Baseball

Exidio Starr of the Val baseball team unveiled the Southern schedule to be played in Macon Georgia. The slate lists games against University of North Carolina University of Alabama University of Florida University of Georgia Mercer College and Unity in April with dates including 12, 18, 14, 15, 17, and 18.

New Haven Exidio Starr Val Macon Ga University of Sub Carolina Mercer College Unity Versity of Alabama University of Florida University of Georgia

Joe Dugay Ill With Grippe At New Haven Hospital

John Dugan Lii is hospital patient in New Haven with grippe, not stomach trouble as once reported. Attending physician says he will be able to leave for the South in a week or ten days.

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Fighter Must Boast of Title to Draw Large Purses

The article traces how boxers use championship claims to secure big purses. It highlights Johnny Wilson, Gene Tunney, Doc Bagley, and Levinsky, showing how boasting a title shaped career earnings and match opportunities in the era's light heavyweight to heavyweight scene.

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Italian Olympics to be held during April

Rome February 24 Associated Press Wines details are being completed for the program of the Italian Olympic games to extend over ten or twelve days in April The event will be staged on a stand state with fifty or more centers and will include art and science programs The Rome army physical training grounds along the River Tiber will host many track and field events with boxing cycling gymnastics football wrestling volleyball fencing skiing tennis and shooting Rowing and swimming will be at Lake Albano with natural amphitheatre slopes for spectators

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New York A C Meet Attracting Large Entries

New York A C winter games draw star entrants from six eastern schools led by Ray Georgi N Y A C and Al Colder N Y A C The 900 yard handicap and 1000 yard run feature top names as Princeton and Yale provide challengers Over 240 entries announced by John O Shon for the Madison Square Garden event February 28 with many city departments represented and a ceremonial flag to honor fire department leaders to be displayed in the Municipal Building.

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Four Public School Girls Court Games Report

Four public school girls basketball games were played yesterday afternoon at Municipal Gym and Maplewood School Court. Maplewood games saw two 6 to 1 and 6 to 0 outcomes, Shelton defeating Maple Pool and 1 PPOER OTS beating Madison, while McKinley won 28 to 8 at Municipal Gym over Barnum and Hull beat Summerfield 11 to 5. A separate obituary notes the death of Ernia Etch, a noted professional basketball star, at his home in New York at age 20, brother of Al Reich, in the national league era.

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Bridgeport High Faces Uncertain Opponent In Monday Card

Interest builds for a matuer heavyweight bout on Monday's program at the Y M C A auditorium. Bridgeport High may face New London Vocational or King Le High, with both likely eliminated by New Haven High Schools. Ed Kealey represents Bridgeport in the state amateur heavyweight class, as New Haven, Meriden, New Britain and Stamford also plan entries. The program includes multiple weight classes and a city championship show in Stamford.

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Rookies Set To Shine In Spring Training Spotlight

A veteran baseball club braces for the rookies as training camp opens. Recruits, isolated from regulars at first, train hard and clash with veterans in practice games. Early burst of speed often fades as regulars find form, making true standouts rare but highly valued by teams and fans.

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