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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1924

Page

7

Huggins Confident Yanks Compete For 1923 Pennant

Yankee manager Huggins projects a strong season for New York with standout pitching led by five top hurlers and a deep catching staff headlined by Schang and Herman. He cites a solid infield, a battle for center field, and concerns over Combs' role while predicting a pennant race with Detroit Philadelphia and Cleveland as rivals.

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U S Swimmers to Race British In Dual Meet

United States swimmers prepare for a dual meet with British Empire counterparts after Olympic years. Plans announced by the United States Swim Team federation indicate invitation acceptance and potential events at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Champion hockey team may play for Tex Rickard

New York reports that the world amateur champions team led by Chaimo n Brance may turn pro under Tex Rickard in New York as talks progress for an international league with four Canadian cities and four U S cities. The plan envisions a nightly schedule amid rising league momentum and possible strong American participation.

New York Bebo Corento Cadad Cymedlin Chaimon Brance Will O Tex Rickard Canada United States Toronto Montreal Hamilton Ottawa Tosten Pittsburg Buffat

Baptists Take Lead In Church League As Stratford Five Wins

In a church league game Stratford Five prevailed while the Baptists surged to the lead. The event drew a large crowd and highlighted a competitive season with strong performances from local players.

Baptists Stratford

Two Fast Games at Sherman Hall Saturday Night

Maer Teld reports a big double bill at Sherman hall featuring Blessed Sacrament and the Legion, both strong contenders with recent wins. The junior title match between Wakeman Memorial Separates and Community A. C. tops the undercard, with Southport favored in a close town championship.

MAER Sherman Hall John Grills Legion Bi Legion Ealire Fron Sreh Stine Wakeman Memorial Southport Uneup A. C Sacraments Legion Seitenrich Walls Rt E. Delmore Wall Shaw Mullaney If. S. Pinkaski Moran McMahon Watson Short Leahy

Eddie Lewis Wins Deeply Contested Chicago Bout

Police and firemen escorted Ed Strangler Lewis to his dressing room as a large crowd protested a disputed victory over Stanislaus Zbyszko. McGill’s attempt to leave was halted by the surged fans. Lewis claimed slaps and fends sparked the near riot after the deciding fall in 11 minutes with a headlock.

Ghivago Ed Strangler Lewis Efere Pat McGm Stanislaus Zbyszko McGill Zbyszko Chicago Referes McGill Alvyszux

The Sportlight Golf and Baseball Gambits From 1920s

A collage of golfing lore and baseball notes surveys famous players and sports fate. A.Duffer critiques traps and lake hazards while legends like Walsh McGinnity and Evers exit. Dempsey and boxing discipline pit endurance against punishment. talk of a standard golf ball hints at balancing range and length amid rising costs and longer courses.

Bridgeport Trade to Face University School Tonight

The Bridgeport Trade basketball team meets University School at the Boys' Club this afternoon at 9 15. This marks the second meeting of the season with University School winning the first game but Bridgeport Trade hoping to turn the tables. Players listed include Lipovsky Katz Pisaanelli Kluster Clinton Sisea Carrol Imre Colonnese Sprague Messaih Tausman Banugovsky.

Bridgeport Trade School University School Trade i University Lipovsky Katz Legke Pisaanelli Kluster Clinton

Charley Grimm Signs 1-Year Pact With Pirates

Charley Grimm, first baseman for the Pittsburgh National League club, signed a one year contract after a brief talk with president Barney Dreyfuss. He will leave tonight for spring training at Paso Robles California. Details not announced as Grimm declined to accompany others citing unsatisfactory salary.

Pittsburgh Charley Grimm Carney Dreyfuss Pago Robles California Grimain Paso Robles

City Bowling Leaders Keep Edge After Tie Breaker

The Avenue Business Men lead the City Bowling League after breaking a triple tie, holding a two game advantage over the Lukot Rosebudas. Harper and Cunningham pace individual honors as the circuit standings and next night’s schedule are listed, including Fairfield Avenue Business Men vs Park Citys and Italian Catholic Legion vs Walnut A.C. in upcoming matches.

Airfield Avenue City Lukot Rosebuda Harper Cunningham Schwaben A. A Atth George S. C Fairfield Avenue Park Citys Italian Cathiic Legion Walnut A. CC B. PF. Q. Ellis Va Sokol Rosebuds Lenox A. A. Ve Enda Tsme Lenox A St. George P.O. Elks Ab 'Park Citys al Walnut A. C. i Behnaben A Tensian Catholi Legion Rds Cunningham Los High Fairfield Avenue Business Men

Kirkwood Hoffner Tie In Houston Municipal Open

Joe Kirkwood of Rockwood Hall NY and Charles Hoffner of Philadelphia tied for the lead after the morning round of 16 holes in the Houston Municipal Open. The field included 73 entrants and the opening medal score was 64.

Houston Tex Joe Kirkwood Rockwood Hall Charles Hoffner Philadelphia

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