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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1923

Page

6

Pioneer Club to Award Golden Trophy for McCarron-Bogash Fight

The Pioneer Athletic Club in New York plans to present a golden belt trophy to the winner of the McCarron Bogash middleweight bout. Joe Smith notes changes in training and diet, while Bogash trains daily aiming to claim the middleweight crown in the anticipated showdown.

Golden Trophy McArron-Bogash Fight Joe Smith Goule Bogash Tonic Olice Louie Sameng Jack McCarron Smith Pioneer Athletic Club W York Bogash McCarron Agarn Yestern Pioneer Club Kayeed Visher Muldoon Bridgeport Mauler McCarron Young Fisher Jack Delaney Mack Wisher

Pair of Homers With Sacks Full Howley's Record

Daniel Howler, former Yorkford pilot and Toronto manager, recalls a day he hit six home runs with bases loaded, a feat few players have matched. The tale weaves through minor league lore including Jake Cranby and Ed Slwright, detailing seven runs in one inning and a string of early career moves into the major leagues.

Daniel Philip Howler Ytford Pilot Toronto Ag Dan Sgeema Ed Slwright Browns Cartwright Jake Draua John McGrawy Napoleon Co- Rapids Dranby Cedar Rapids Providence Billy Idurray Waller - Wood Springfield Spring“ld Jake Cranby

Bridgeport A C Quintet To Meet Sterling

Bridgeport Athletic Club faces Sterling in a Colonial Hall game tomorrow night. Sterling adds four Y M H A standouts Wexler Schwartz Schwartz and Rockowitz with Jed Rogers at center. B A C counters with Delmore Burns Lehine Welch and Shea. DeMolay also plays a preliminary game at 7 30 with dancing after the second game.

Y. M. H. A. Separates Wexler H. Schwartz J. Schwartz Rockowitz Jed Rogers Sterling Five Bunk Delmore Mellen Burns Eddie Lehine Roy Welch Jimmy Shea DeMolay

Parson Wins Annual Mid-Winter Golf Tournament

Donald Parsons of Youngstown Country Club won Pinehurst New Jersey twen tieth annual midwinter tournament by 2 up over William Reekies of Upper Montclair, the leading favorite and former New Jersey champion. In the second consolation division 16-year-old Fr Hewitt of Marion, Pa. defeated Harold C Buckminster of Boston at the third extra hole.

Pinehurst N.C Dan Donald Parsons Youngstown Country Club William Reekies Upper Montclair New Jersey FR. Hewitt ,"Voope Marion Harold C. Buckminster Boston

A.C. Independents Beaten in Fairfield

In Fairfield on January 1 two junior basketball games were played at the American Legion hall. The Legion Juniors defeated the Black Rock Juniors 25 to 14 and in the second game the Legion defeated the Bridgeport Independent team 21 to a score not fully readable.

Fairfield American Legion Hall Legion Black Rock Bridgeport A. & Independent

Greb Defeats Roper in 10 Round Bout in Pittsburgh

Harry Greb of Pittsburgh, the American light heavyweight champion, won a 10 round bout by four newspaper decisions over Bob Roper of Roanoke Virginia this afternoon. Greb weighed 164 pounds, Roper 188.

Pittsburgh Harry Greb Bob Roper Roanoke Greb Roper

YM H A Quintet Falls 31 to 14 to Kent Collegians

Kent Collegians outplayed the YM H A quintet on Madison Avenue, winning 31 to 14. Lipton led the visitors with 11 points, while Raskin and Houlihan contributed for the Kent lineup. Local fans worry over scheduling tougher opponents as YM H A drops to 2 losses in a row.

Kent Collegians Madison Avenue Lipton Hebrews Tannebaum Seoring Houlihan Raskin Zichly Tor New Tears Hope Kent Five Jersey City Police R. F Anderson Sliezel Mooney Ll. I Marron Lewis Feielson R. S Kaplan Wexler Iva Waters

Hughie Jennings Could Run Giants If McGraw Quits

New York January reports say Charles Stoneham plans to retire and John McGraw would become Giants president with Hughie Jennings as manager. Jennings and McGraw, former teammates and close allies, would lead the club in a shift from Stoneham’s ownership toward McGraw’s regime.

Hughie Jennings Giants Mgraw New York Charles Stoneham New York Giants John McGraw Hughey Jennings McGraw J Jennings Iis Meiely Detroit Jennings Baltmore Orioles

Villa Wins Over Battling Murray In New Year Bout

Pinehe Villa, defending champion, easily defeated Battling Murray in the principal bout of a New Year’s day card held in Philadelphia. Both fighters weighed 110 pounds. Cary Tremaine of Cleveland beat Jabez White of Albany in eight fast rounds.

Philadelphia Dan Pinehe Villa Murray Cary Tremaine Cleveland Jabez White Albany

Southern California Downs Penn State in Rose Bowl 14 to 3

The Westerners outgunned Penn State 14 to 3 in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena before 53,000. USC scored twice in the second and third periods after a slow start as Penn State managed only a single field goal from Palm. Coaches and players named include Hugo Regdel for Penn State and Baker Campbell Galloway Palm Hawkins for USC.

Pasadena Calif University of Southern California Penn State College Nittany Lions Southern Californians Hugo Regdel Penn State Mike Palin Penn Falm Bake Taker Galloway Baker Campbell Trojans Hawking Boal Lions Haker Hawkins Galloway Palm Q. B Baker Wentz L. H Kincaid Dalton Wilson U. S Palm George Warnel Chicago Tom Thorpe New York Jack Wells Los Angeles Polytechnic C. J. McCarty Germantown Seach

Toledo High School Beats Western Team

Corvallis Oregon January report notes Scott High School of Toledo Ohio defeated Corvallia High School of Willamette Valley by 82 to 0. Scott scored in the second period two touchdowns in the third and two more in the final period with goals.

Corvallis Oregan Jan.t Scott Toledo Ohio Corvallia High School Willamette Valley Oregon

Wakemiany Memorials to Play Ridgefield Five Weekday Match

The Wakemiany Memorials will travel to Ridgefield to face the Ridgefield Five, featuring Tony Mills who has recovered from illness and is in good condition. The Wakemans seek additional games with teams statewide, including Norwalk Red Men Separates and the VY MGA of Bridgeport, contact Ned Russell in Southport for details.

Fatretald Ridgefield Tony Mills Wakemans Red Men Norwalk M G. A Bridgeport Ned Russell Southport

Tommy Gerard Outpoints Sharkey in Newark Featherweight Tilt

Newark challenger Tommy Gerard decisively outpointed Jac Sharkey of New York in a 13 round featherweight bout at Rienwton New Jersey. Ring side writers credited Gerard with nine rounds to two.

Rienwton N. J Fani Pony Gerard Newark New Jersey Jacl Sharkey New York Gerard

Pancho Villa Seeks World Flyweight Title Bout

Pancho Villa, famed Filipino flyweight champion, seeks to dethrone Jimmy Wilde and become world champion. Villa holds the American title after beating Johnny Bull and stays busy by actively pursuing matches, noting his clever punching and strong fighting spirit. A Villa versus Wilde bout looms as a potential standout, profitable for promoters and exciting for fans.

Pancho Villa Gilly Vans Villa Johnny Bul Jimmy Wilde Wilde Wile Bull Americas Httie M. G Johnny Weismuller Jack Dempsey Benny Leonard Tilden C Mrs. Mallory Rogers Flomsby George Sisler

Tri-State Volleyball Tourney in Greenwich Crowned New Haven Club

New Haven Geometrical Tool Company and other Y M C A groups competed in a tri state volleyball tournament in Greenwich. Bedford Brooklyn and Perth Amboy earned top placings with finals ending in a 14 but detailed scores show New Haven and Bedford strong in early periods. Trophies were awarded after a social hosted by Mrs John A Ghark.

Greenwich New Havens M.cg. A Tri-State Connecticut Lenew Jersey New York Bedford-Brooklyn Perth Amboy Acme Shear Company New Haven Geometric Tool Company Bridgeport Bedford Porth Amboy New Laven Geomstrical Aume Slears New Haven Perth AimboyesLo Tarrytown White Plains Greenwith White Plaihs Perth Amboy Demonlighes Y. M. G. A. Jowers Geometriew Hadford Albert McCullough Karl VW Schofield Warry Selehow Walter Harra Peters Wiedaly Liftes John A- Ghark

Club 10 Announces Bowling Alleys At Devon Athletic Club

Millford January 1 arrangements are under way to install bowling alleys in the basement of the Devon Athletic Club. Work is expected soon with two proposals under consideration and a decision likely to favor Stratford. Outside interest grows as modern alleys may boost club membership and revenue. The lanes will operate independently under Stratford management.

Millford Devon Atlaetic Club Stratford New Milford Elits Devon Weys

The Sportlight Messages on Life and Sport Comeback

A collection of reflective and sports driven notes. It cites Kirk and Gipp Notre Dame 1919 and their deaths from meningitis. It also quotes thoughts on boxing prospects Lloyd Johnson and era champions. The piece weighs life struggle, faith, and fortitude alongside sports history and public letters.

Girl Scouts to Open 200 Vans Next Winter

Mrs J B Rippon announces national Girls Scouts plan to open 200 vans across the country next winter. The initiative aims to expand access to scouting activities for girls nationwide.

J. 8. Rippin Girls Scouts, Inc

Pennsylvan ia Bucks Defeat McGill 49 to 22

The University of Pennsylvania basketball team defeated McGill University of Montreal 49 to 22 on January 1 in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania McGill University Montreal

Southpaws Rule National League Best Pitchers

The leading three winners in the National League were all left handers Cooper Pirates 27 Rixey Reds 25 Ruether Dodgers 21 as top winners. Nehf Giants in 37 games had no wild pitch. Other pitchers guiltless of a wild pitch include Jesse Karnes and Robertson and Davis in respective leagues. The piece notes ten complete games minimum and highlights control and strikeout leaders among Detroit and other clubs.

Cooper Pirates Rixey Reds Ruether Dodgers Nehf Giants Ieaguers Jesse Karnes Robertson White Sox Davis Detroit Bol Shgawkey Young Pruett Browns Babe Adams Pittsburgh Hem le Wit Bing Phillies Vance Pillette Ehmke Olson Oldham

Former Hawkeye grid mentor at Dartmouth

Boston January 1 The appointment of Jesse B Hawley of Chicago as head coach of football at Dartmouth College with Jackson S Cannell of Everett coach of the seven for the past two years retained 25 first assistant was announced today Hawley was formerly coach at Iowa Jack Ryan of Milwaukee and J B McAuliffe of Worcester were named as assistants

Boston Jesse B. Hawley Chicago Dartmouth College Jackson S. Cannell Everett Hawley Iowa Jack Ryan Milwaukee J. B. McAuliffe Worcester

Eddie Shevlin Wins In Sixth From Pryel

Roxbury welterweight Eddie Shevlin defeated Ray Pryel of Pittsburgh by technical knockout in the sixth round here this afternoon. Pryel was stopped to prevent further punishment.

Eddie Shevlin Pryel Lynn Mass Roxbury Ray Pryel Pittsburgh

Calcutta Captures New Year's Handicap at fairgrounds

Calcutta owned by G. R. Allen and ridden by Johnny Corcoran won the New Year's Handicap at the fair grounds season opening in New Orleans. The 15 to 1 longshot paid purse of $5,000. Six Thomas Keam finished second and Max Imac third as Calcutta carried 36 pounds to lead Nelda the entire 11-16 mile race.

NWAW Orleans Calcutta G. R. Allen Johnny Corcoran Thomas Keam Maximac

Warm Weather Delays Middle Atlantic Speed Skating Championship

Warm weather at Newburg New York forces postponement of the Middle Atlantic speed skating championships from today to tomorrow morning. The complete program will be rescheduled, with prospects for an excellent course tomorrow and the event continuation dependent on conditions.

Newburg

Rollins College Defeats University of Havana in So-Called First International Football Game

Rollins College of Winter Park Florida defeated the University of Havana in Miami on January 1 in the first international football game played in the south.

Miami Fla Rolling College of Winter Park University of Havana

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Howley Ateronto Leu Homas Everett Burns Pontos William Jeremiah Murray Dan Brouthers Bob Moore Pete Gilbert Shorty Fuller Danny Green Scott Nation Theodore Scheffier Wood Duncan Green Cub Macan Bridgeport A. C Sterling Cracks Bridgeport Athletic Club Qintet Colonial Hall Quilty Storian Danc Hich Devon A Parson A.C YM. H. A Battling Murray ST. Augustine’s Parochial School Maxwell Hogan Lalley Pond Hellman Penn Ste Toledo High School Tommy Gerard Sharkey Yary Rhiucch Jean Ville Acme Shear Club 10 Gipp Kirk George Gipp Notre Dame Astern Kiley Lloyd Johnson Dempsey Wills Brennan Wack Willard Jeffries Johnson Yankees Tigers Uuncertain Ruth Yanks Trinceton Chieigo Harvard Yale Princeton Hawkeye Grid Dartmouth Rollins College
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