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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1924

Page

8

Walker and Lynch Prepare for Title Bouts Amid Injuries

Boxing notes from New York state the commission will probe fight speculation involving Dempsey and Firpo while plans for a Walker title defense fall in flux. Abe and Lynch near bouts are discussed with May 5 target and March 21 for a Walker defense against Abe with field contenders still under review.

KW York The Sea State Athletic Commission Tex Rickard O'Rourke Rick Weston Eddy Curry Colgan Fisher Syracuse Paul Berienbach Berich Pet Walsh Batt Douridee Lynch Bantamweisht Chamion Eddie Mead Mickey Walker Jack Con Ion Abe Bul Walker Commission UN

American track stars warned against burnout before Olympics

A New York Athletic Club meet last Thursday drew warning from a supervisor overextended training. Officials fear some Pennsylvanian and other athletes are overdoing winter regimes and risking peak form for Paris and the Olympic trials on June 2. والت

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New York Legislature to Probe Boxing Irregularities

Albany Feb 20 A subcommittee of the Assembly Ways and Means will hold a public hearing next Tuesday on a resolution seeking an investigation of charges against Tex Reckard raised by Tom O'Rourke. Assemblyman James Mate sponsors the resolution.

Albany New York State Ways and Means Tex Reckard Tom O'Rourke James Mate Venucral New York

Robinson Issues Warning to Star Dodger Backstop

Wilbert Robinson pressures holdouts at Dodger camp in Florida to report. Zack Taylor urged to sign a contract matching last year with no salary increase. Gene Bailey demands 700 a month or 4200 for season, and may be replaced if negotiations fail. Robb ie eyes Mike Gonzales from St Paul as Cuban backstop target.

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Berlenbach Faces Real Test in Bout Tomorrow at Madison Square Garden

Two top light heavies Ad Tuas and Dave McGill meet in a twelve round main event at MSG tomorrow. Both men are clever, hard hitters, and willing to take punishment, with predictions of a fiercely fought bout. Berlenbach, Yorkville knockout star, also headlines the undercard against Young Fisher as he seeks to prove his high talent in a strong ring slate.

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Yale Princeton to meet in two sport clash Saturday

Yale and Princeton set to duel in swimming and water polo at Carnegie Park on Saturday March 1 with tickets going on sale Wednesday. Princeton touts its strongest squad in years while Yale aims to repeat its dominant form seen in recent wins over Dartmouth Pennsylvania Columbia Wesleyan C C N and Brown. The double bill promises a thrilling water polo and swimming showdown for New Haven fans.

New Aven Yale Dartmouth Pennsylvania Columbia Wesleyan Brown Princeton Princeton Catrie New Haven

Washington to Enter Dual Regatta Campaign in Poughkeepsie

University of Washington coach Russell Callow plans a dual eastern rowing campaign this spring aiming to defend the national intercollegiate title at Poughkeepsie and compete in Olympic tryouts in Philadelphia. He separates strokes Don Walling and Hel Walling into different boats to maximize success for both events.

Seapile Wash University of Washington Poughkeepsie Regatta Philadelphia Schuylkill Russell Callow Callow Don Walling Hel Walling Walling Uldrickson

Ray and Higgins to Clash on March

New York Feb 26 Cheans plana and record holders are listed for the tenth annual indoor carnival of the Post Office Clerks Association at the Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory on Saturday evening in March. Ray the great middle distance runner will start in the James R Murphy Special a one mile invitation scratch race. He will oppose a strong field including Walter Higgins the former Columbia star now representing the New York A C.

New York Post Office Clerks’ Association Sixty-ninth Regiment

Prospects Rise for Cleveland Pitching Prospect Vondrashek

At Hot Springs camp in Cleveland a recruit pitcher named Vondrashek draws attention for his size and a standout 21 7 season with strong performances last fall in Winona Minnesota. He defeated Class D teams including the Dubuga club, once pitched by Joe McGinnity, as part of a pennant run in the Missouri Valley League.

Cleveland Hot Springs Vondrashek Win Onah Minn Dubuga Club Whish Joe McGinnity

St Paul Meet Shows Narrow Return for Local Clubs

In St Paul Minnesota today, local clubs including the Paul club of the Sanerican Aga llon and Cincinnati Nationals fielded teams. Third place finish went to Chaviey with mixed results as efforts aimed to rebound from earlier setbacks.

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Chesterfield Ad Emphasizes Taste and Growth

Smokers are urged to choose Chesterfield for better taste as the brand asserts continuous growth and quality. The pitch highlights taste as the smoker's own proof of tobacco excellence and brand value.

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