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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1924

Page

6

Bridgeport Girls Seek State Title With Naugatuck clash

The Bridgeport High girls aim to prove their strength against Naugatuck in a pivotal Lyon Terrace game Saturday as they chase a state tournament bid. Bridgeport holds a string of wins, with Naugatuck credited for a forfeit over Meriden. The Red and Black seek momentum at home before facing Hartford and Milford in upcoming fixtures.

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Unscrambled Snatches From a Cryptic Column

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Awful Weary On My Feet Plea From Briggs Suttinly

Briggs Au Suttinly expresses extreme fatigue and a wish for assistance as he complains about his worn feet. He calls for someone to push him around, citing exhaustion and frustration.

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Siki in Havana Faces Broncho Pneumonia Crisis

Senegalese heavyweight Battling Siki remained in serious condition in Havana after his night decline. Dr Benigno Sousa informed reporters this morning that the boxer now suffers broncho pneumonia and his outlook is guarded.

Havana Cuba Siki Benigno Sousa

Steve Smith Eyes Rocco Bout In Norwalk Tonight

An observer from Bridgeport, Steve Smith of the West End, travels to Norwalk to watch Young Rocco of New Rochelle battle Newport Johnny Brown. The card also features Mullan versus Pettitte in a semi final and other bouts as boxing returns to the area with further shows planned in Stamford and Bridgeport.

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Don Holmes to Face Hammell at Phoenix Avenue Academy

Don Holmes is set to play Hammell tonight at the Phoenix Avenue Academy in Waterbury in a State Hilliard League match. The schedule lists multiple games including Herford, Gregor versus LD net and Ca sino Academy at New Britain with several local academies and players named. The article also notes Northeastern intercollegiate rifle team results placing Norwich tied for top in the standings with Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania.

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Fairfield and Stratford Legion Teams in Rubber Tilt

Fairfield and Stratford Legion teams square off tonight in a decisive rubber game to determine the series. Both clubs sport a balanced attack led by Smith and Bowden, with Stratford hoping to counter Fairfield’s Greavey and Waters as refixed officials set the stage for a close, crowd attracting clash.

Fairfield and Stratford Legion

Berkshire Five Close Season With Nine Wins

The Berkshire Reserves closed a strong season, going 9 wins and 4 losses with one tie in 14 starts. Their final game on February 22 beat Mill Hill Rovers 21 to 20, Sullivan leading scorers with 65 points and Doherty next with 61.

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Southport Firemen edge Lordship in tight 20 18 score

Southport Firemen defeated the Lordship quintet 20 to 18 in Firemen's hall. The Wakemin Memorial Separates own the preliminary game 20 to 18 over Staples High School alumni. Next, Southport faces Putnams in Bridge at eight tonight, Tuesday nightly game slated.

Southport Southport Firemen Lordship Firemen’s Hall Wakemin Memorial Staples Hish School Westport Putnams Tire Men’s Hall

Eastern League to Ratify Local Franchise Sale Saturday

The Eastern League will meet Saturday to ratify the sale of the Bridgeport local franchise to O’Hara. The session will focus on formal ratification of the deal. O’Hara and his connections are expected to face no opposition.

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No Games Tonight in Junior City League No 2

No Katney game tonight as Junior City League No 2 will play only on Fridays for the rest of the season. The Mohicans Celt Hudsons are tied for first with wx wing out of eight. Standings list Celtics Hudsons Mohicans Bengals Clovers Greyhounds Paramounts and others with varying records.

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County High Schools to Organize League

Norwalk Connecticut February 27 Special Norwalk Fairfield Danbury and Greenwich High schools will form a four club league to decide the Class B championship of Fairfield county baseball The winner of the lower circuit will play the winner of the Housatonic Baseball Circuit, the final victor having the undisputed claim to the county title.

Norwalk Fairfield Danbury Greenwich Fairfield County Cirout Housatonic

New Haven Champions Held To Four Points In Rough Win

Milford February 27 Special The Park City girls of Bridgeport defeated the Maps of New Haven in a one sided contest 36 to 4 Miss Casper and Miss Carroll starred for Bridgeport In the preliminary Devon Juniors beat Mohawk Independents 64 to 23 The score of the girls game follows

New Haven Miss Carroll Milford Park City Girls Bridgeport Maps Casper Misa Carroll Devon

Giants Begin 1924 Camp Departure From New York

Giants infielders and outfielders start for Sara sota Florida on February 28 to begin training for the 1924 season. Frankie Frisch Fred Maguire and James J Tierney club secretary compose the party. Pitchers and catchers are already at the camp.

New York Giant Frankie Frisch Fred Maguire James J Tierney Sarasota Fla Saragoza

Eight Bridgeport runners set for Manhattan college meet

Eight Bridgeport track stars enter the Manhattan college track meet in Brooklyn on March 7 under the Board of Recreation colors. Wresting with training quarters, they’re slowly shaping up. Matty Shane took second in the Knights of St Anthony 1000 yard run on Washington’s Birthday while Roy Welch finished fourth in the 60 yard dash, Welch conceded as Maurice Murchison’s entry moved forward. Competitors include Rayburn, McTishe Welch, Lee, DiBenna and Donbulman in the 800 yard run, Toth in the two mile, and Shane in the 1000 yard run. Epina rd is withdrawn.

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Lewis Team to Roll Waterbury Combine Tonight

The second bowing match in the Bridgeport Waterbury series will be rolled at Connie Lewis' alley tonight at 8 o'clock. The teams compete for a $50 prize. Waterbury led 2 of 3 last week and held a 48 pin advantage in total. If needed, an extra roll off decides the match.

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Gibbons to meet Downey in St Patrick's night bout

Tommy Gibbons of St Paul has signed to box Joe Downey of Columbus in a ten round bout at Covington Kentucky on St Patrick's night March 17 George Rice the Kentucky promoter said Gibbons accepted terms and Downey's manager was ready to sign the articles at any time

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