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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1921
Page
6
Brooklyn fighters Nelson and Bogash loom as headline draws with plans for a big ring showdown. The card features Carrell, Williams, Selee Hall, and others as Park City Bus Association prepares a packed Casino show. Fans expect almost three hours of bouts and a strong turnout.
Fred Hear will call a meeting at all high schools for today or tomorrow to prep for the baseball season and to select battery candidates. Coach Hust aims for a stronger Hilltoppers team than last year with players like Lavery Burns Hennigan Maher Rod Maher Colway Shea Weldon Pron Gallagher Whalen and Marty among returnees and new prospects.
The University of Oregon's Inot j team has been invited to meet the University of Hayali in Hawaii on Christmas Day, the report states. The message appeared yesterday, noting the invitation details and venue.
Willie Murphy of Staten Island was slated to fight Bobby Josephs for the New England feather title in New Haven but will be unable to appear due to a severe eye cut suffered in a Friday night bout with Eddie James in New York. Manager Eddie Harvey notified Marlin management that Murphy cannot be present at least not soon, and James may be substituted by Tom or Karl. Elm City fans expect a bout remembered for years.
Mrs. Blanchard and Nathanie C. Niles of Boston won the pair skating, waltzing, and ten-step titles at the Triangular national figure skating championships in Philadelphia. Mrs. Blanchard led the tournament with four first places in four events and retained the Woman's Senior Figure Skating title as Boston skaters captured six of seven events amid entries from Lewistown, St Paul, Chicago, Norwalk, and Philadelphia.
Waterbury five forfeits a high school basketball game to New Haven after a brawl and ejections ending 2 to 0. Referee disqualified Crosby players Fiore and Moran from New Haven pursued a later incident, Trinity College beats Harvard and Boston College unclear. Waterbury Atlas upset by New Haven 37 to 27 in overtime. Yale guard Sel Cohen leaves for Minnesota. Trinity challenges Yale for intercollegiate title as state college scene eyes March matchups.
Cornell swept the triangular meet hosted in Boston defeating Dartmouth and Harvard while Dartmouth pulled ahead briefly in the varsity team race. H. H. Smith and Captain Connell starred for Cornell in sprint and distance events. Thomson tied a woods record in the 1500 yards high hurdles as Harwood and Brown posted strong marks in field events.
Hilltop high school girls' team defeated West Haven at Hiblin gym Saturday afternoon by 36 to 3. Harriet Hunter starred, scoring 32 of Hilltop's points. Annex five beat Wakeman Mer larger 15 to 1 at Southport. seniors beat varsity third team 26 to 1 with Agel Maher refereeing.
In Montreal on February 27 Almaug broke an arm but Carlton of Detroit College leaped 68 feet in the intercollegiate ski jumping meet. He scored 248 points to finish second to R. Whittal of McGill with 259. Carlton’s best jump was within five feet of the winner, drawing cheers from the stands.
Hilltop Trackmen showcased strong form at Elm City, with top finishes in sprints and relays. Notable performances included a second in the high school mile relay and wins by Yale athletes against local entrants, hindered by a handicap and drawing issues at the Armory meet in New Haven.
The opening squad arrives in Dallas Texas led by Coach Jack Atister. Players Unite Caldwell Coveleskie Mlurk and catcher ONeill Gillis join. Pitchers Nelson Pott and Te Ogeawate to report later at Be. Douis, the other battery men to leave home soon.
Milford High School edged Westport High 11 to 1 in a Saturday afternoon gym game. Milford relied on its quick passing and all around play to outpace Westport, earning the win despite a tight final basket by the visitors.
Paddock Bowlers dominated at Mystic Beach Saturday night, defeating Van Btugen’s All-Wooden Heads in three strings and taking two close wins. High scores included 126 in singles and 118 for singles by Petking A Night. total pins reached 471 for the team, 468 for the opponent. A Kin Aes match next Wednesday will pit Paddock against Bridgeport’s Gira pin men in a close tilt.
Buffalo hosts the American Bowling Congress event with 14,360 entries across six divisions over four days. The largest in ABC history features 434 teams in five-man events, 2,137 doubles and 4,080 singles, with top bowlers from the United States and Canada, including last year’s champions.
President Joe Thomas of Akron has sold the Akron franchise to a Montreal group led by Frank Shaughnessy. The deal totals 47000 dollars, with payment contingent on league approval of Montreal's entrance.
A peanut vending machine at 502 Haat Main Street, owned by Mark Holmes, was broken into Saturday night. Police report a small amount of pennies and several nuts stolen, leaving a damaged unit and unclear motive.
Paddocks routed Athletics 72 to 34 in a brisk basketball clash. Bentz led with fifteen points, Medelland added twelve, and House along with Casserly contributed key scoring for the winners. In a preliminary, Paddocks juniors defeated the Refublers Li-4.
Bridgeport faces Newark Y M H A in a 33 to 26 win powered by Gubursky seven field goals and Mooney five. Ho Cre and Yale varsity player Doe were out, Rosenthal and Schlesa contributed but Griffiths’ unit could not close the early 28–9 gap. Next Sunday the Y M B A team hosts Williamsburgh in a return game.
Reports from Cincinnati say Frank Baker was not sold to the Washington Americans. Edward Barrow, New York’s business manager, said Baker’s contract with the Yankees was nearly signed and he would join the team at the Sheveport training quarters next Sunday. Barrow noted New York would entertain a trade only for a top outfielder. Washington offered $23,000 and two players, which was rejected.
The article lists Connecticut teams chosen to compete in the New England basketball championship at Tufts College Medford Mass March 18 19 The results from recent games show Commorehil 5 beating Torrington 36 28 W defeating Watertown 19 12 Simsbury FSTs and Windsor High School each winning The remaining matchups include Suffield defeating Windsor High School 4 7 Simsbury winning from Fast Bardford 34 10 and alterations in results point to a county championship final at Trafftford County awit with Tater.
Macs February report notes Wer Englehart of Boston as new head football coach aid to Amaerst, replacing prior staff. Details truncated but indicate West Fath svill and senior teams, with Englehart formerly Boston College talent scout.
LONTUN February 27 Scotland defeats Ireland 2 40 1 in an international soccer match. Rugby results show Ireland beating Scotland and Wales defeating France. Scottish Cup ties feature several results including Rangers Albion Armadate First Division, and numerous First and Second Division outcomes with Manchester United, Liverpool, Everton, Huddersfield, and others scoring varied results.
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