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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1921

Page

16

Frazee May Sell Red Sox Franchise Amid Pressure

Boston players’ owner Frazee faces pressure as a group offers 1 970000 cash for the Red Sox including Fenway Park and real estate. Frazee rebuffed the bid but hints at selling if a suitable arrangement arises. Fans recall sale of Babe Ruth and the team’s decline, with Frazee seeking a higher price while maintaining control over assets.

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DeLorme Replies to Alien Letter in Bridgeport Letters

The letter from DeLorme challenges Allen's claims about ring matches with Brown and Rector, denying setupes and asserting his own evidence and willingness to publish proof. He targets Allen's statements on 150 dollar bets, 250 dollar purses, and past negotiations, framing a defense against alleged falsities and promising corroborating documents.

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Algonsuins Triumph Over Masonics in Interclub Play

Bridgeport clubs faced off in interclub billiards with the Algonsuins defeating the Masonics at the Algonsuin club rooms while the Suside billiard team defeated the Masonics in the other venue. The event featured pocket billiards and darts as part of the night’s program.

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New York Girl Wins National Skating Title

Gene Loughran of New York won the women s junior schol figure and free skating championship at the national tournament in Philadelphia. Cohasona Miss Rosati igtnapp of New York placed third as Panipetitars readied for finals amid local confusion.

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Yale Swimmers Set New Record For 209 Yd Relay

Yale timing team establishes a new record for the 209 yard relay in a dual meet against Penn. Yale wins 67 to 18, with Irons and Salley placing in the 50 yard and others taking events including Townsend in the 100 yard and Marshall in the 21 yard.

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Athletics Have Three Walkers In The Squad

Brofhess on the same hill Lem P has not been infrequent but Philadelphia will boast three players named Walker in their lineup none related. Johnny Walker is groomed for first base Tilly Walker for left field and Frank Walker will patrol in right field. It promises an unusual feature for scorers.

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Shreveport Jockeys Penalized for Rough Riding

At Shreveport track on February 25 suspensions were imposed on jockeys Joel Meloy and Gregory for rough riding during the meeting. McCoy was set down on Taunderbird for three days while another entry faced penalties for rough riding during the same event.

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Wesleyan Mermen Fall to Amherst in Pool Duel

Amherst swimmers defeated Wesleyan 34 to 10 in Middletown. Ames record in 40 yard dash emerged with a pool record time of 10.85 seconds. Tevan pam and lin Sie were noted for multiple efforts, though details are garbled.

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Skullcaps for Players Face Mixed Safety Debate

A garbled county briefing discusses skullcap use for ballplayers and safety measures during training. The fragment hints at policy talks, potential protections, and differing opinions among officials and organizers.

Havana Entries Race Day Track Notes

Race card details show multiple harness and horse entries across six races with purses around 700 dollars. Notable names include Bitter Biting Navisco Squaw Chief Met Vex II Cassicx Soon Athgarven and a series of others with varied weights and odds. Weather described as fast track with a clear meeting and ongoing claiming events for three year olds and up.

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Racing Results and Track Odds From Local Meet

A scanned racing card lists results and betting odds for several races including a three-year-old and up trot with purse around 700, a standoll horse lineup with drivers and weights, and a separate track events section. Notable entries include Mary Hutchins and Will Johnson in pacing, plus Light Fantastic and Lace in the sprint events, with multiple placements and payouts across the fourth and fifth races.

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Newark Tossers to Host Y M H A Sunday

Newark prepares for a home game against Y M H A with Bridgeport's We Bridgeport West, featuring 12 of the fastest teams from New York and New Jersey. The lineup lists Meaney, Greenery, Kapian, SuOUTsks, and others as local hopes aim to challenge hours, centering Wein as a top UBS player.

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Bobby Josephs And Murphy to Battle Monday

Bobby Josephs and Murphy set for a Monday bout at the Arena under Mars 4 C direction. Josephs, a featherweight champion from New Providence, aims to defend against Murphy for the New England scrappy title, with betting and event details noted.

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Monday Bouts Signal Return of Boxing Game

A chaotic but hopeful boxing column discusses fighters Louis Lewis George Dwyer Leo Bogash and Bartfield gearing for soon matches. It notes Branckivn Battling Nelson plans and reports strong shape from Pogash and Carrol with Halli and Roche in upcoming bouts.

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Kitty Bransfield to Quit as League Umpire

Kitty Bransfield, veteran league umpire, has submitted resignation to President Don O’Neil. His honesty and command of players earned respect. he may serve as substitute for the Musturn circuit if needed. eyesight and age cited as factors in stepping down from the majors.

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Yanks Depart for Southern Training Trip Rumored Lineup

Reported trip to Shreveport outlines expected roster, with Manager Nis near Chetnma and multiple players named including Ferguson and Pilcher. details murky as unit prepares for first may event.

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