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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1922

Page

6

Forty five round amateur boxing show at State Street

Tonight at State Street the fourth amateur boxing show of the season features forty five rounds across eight weights. Captain Baum with a large entry list leads the card and Stamford rivals prepare for a dual with New York and local boxers showing in top bouts. Rivnack of Bridgeport meets Julius Start and James Links faces Spencer Clark in the 168 pound main event as weigh-ins and medicals are set for 1:00 to 5:40 PM.

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Devon Wins In overtime over Colonials quints

Devon Independents defeated the Colonials of Bridgenorthn in an overtime period yesterday afternoon at the Devon b rooms by a score of 39 to 32 after a 39-39 regular period. Lewis secured the winning free throw after Nelson loaned help.

Colonials Bridgenorthn Devon Brooms Lewis Ater Nelmer

Grand Circuit Meet Opens in Cleveland

Horsemen and officials gather in Cleveland for the Grand Circuit annual stewards meeting to set dates for 1829 races. Prominent figures from the Lake Erie circuit and other divisions are expected, with talks on half mile track events and schedule allocations for the upcoming meetings.

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Boxing Commission suspends nineteen at Saturday session

The Connecticut Boxing Commission suspended nineteen participants and officials at its Saturday meeting over licensing irregularities and incorrect operation blanks. Among those barred were two world champions. others included Johnny Allen George Dwyer and Jack Britton. Reinstatement will follow once proper applications are filed and fines paid. several officials faced suspensions and fines.

Tate Boxing Commission Boxing Commission George Dwyer Terry Lee Rod Allen Johnny Whitson Tim Nis Jack Britton Fous Lucy Joe Delaney Jos Wallace Tonny Joseph Terry ‘Lee Weferee Ager Red Atlen Lee Georgy Dwyer Bridgepory A Allen Waterbury Tee Lew Dwyer Dave Fitzgerald Connecriest Jon Fitzgerald Leo FB. Flynn Tex Rickard Hee Ja Johnny Wilson Johnny Allen George Dwr Terry Uc Dave Titagerald Ta Mitler Spider Roach Young Lousy Young Luddy Kkig Wallace Toa Delaney Eadie Eawards Jeroy Stecle Dan Williams Pri Bloom A Eitzen Youngs Burns Duck Montgomery Joe Wallace Rt Brown Leo F. Flynn Adh

Rectors Defeat YB Quintet in City Championship Play

The Rectors beat the YB quintet in the city championship game, with key scores from Goodman Marlan Montana and Breats Mlade. The victory marked a defensive, fast-paced clash as the vets faced the recs for the first time this season.

Vets Rovidis Pty Goodman Marlan C. Breats Mlade Montana

Havana Racing Meet Results and Purses

Race results list multiple events for four year olds and up with purses from 700 to 7,000 dollars. Horses such as Golden Red, Golden Hint, and Mister Sigg contended in divisions led by handlers like Heupel and Scheffel. The page records various placings, times, and earnings across several races with multiple jockeys and owners.

Havana James Palix J. Maiden Hans Sim Puury Jeney Pevig Kid Vhalmers Mister Sigg Sehelfel Jong Balle Elizabethtown Pickens J Sane Alung Malaughlin Wily Wemnoey

Right handed batters crowned major league leaders anew

A historical note reviews right handed hitters dominating baseball’s major leagues across eras. It highlights Hornsby and Tiellman in the early 1900s, compares leagues, and cites Cobb Sisler and others, noting rare dual leaders from both leagues and key moments shaping batting honors.

Bil Rogers Hornsay National Geaste Harry Tielman Detroit Swat Hornsay Tiellman Napoleon Lajoie Hans Wgney Coby Trip Spawker Cobb George Sisler St. Louis Browns Speaker Sisler Harry Mellman Rogers Horsby

McGraw Seeks Move for Lee Meadows to Giants Pitching

Rumors say Joan McGraw pursues Lee Meadows from the Phillies to bolster the Giants pitching rotation. Negotiations loom as Meadows faces health and eyesight questions while the deal hints at a potential uniform switch for the coming season.

Theyale Groh Joan McGraw Leg Meadows Phillies New York McGraw Giants Claes Lee Meadows Meadows Pigi Oe Jong Mar Meadows Bruton Blakey St. Toile McGraie

Boxing Plot Thickens as Dempsey Faces Carpentier Rivalries Roar

A 1922 sports column previews the looming heavyweight scene. It names Navy, Yale, Harvard, Columbia, and Syracuse as rivals, cites Donaldson and Ruth and Dempsey’s chances, and notes future clashes with Carpentier while speculating on the era’s strength and star power.

Navy Gornail Yale Harvard Crinceron Ualumbia Pennsylvania Syracuse Navy Bish

Record Lowers World 500 Meter Swim Mark

Britain’s J. G. Aurfield helped lower the world 500 meter freestyle record set by Norman Ross. The new time, achieved in a pool over several British champions, was reached within minutes, signaling a notable advance in competitive swimming.

Juddlesbo Iugh Norman Ross B.A G. Aurfield Ialitar HatTeld Ometats

Milford Girls Rally Past Stratford In One Sided Win

Milford girls defeated Stratford 64 to 4 at the local high school gym, with Miss Sullivan scoring 20 of Milford’s 34 points and Miss Fuhrer adding impact. Stratford boys were routed 4 to 14 as Milford’s defense stifled the visitors while key milford players Mathews Love Peek and Bedell contributed in the wins. The New Haven bowling scene saw John’s All Stars topple Milford in a separate match, Lennard of New Haven posting a 205 high score.

Sytlford Jan Milford Stratford Anhom Secon Bowe Bedell Milters Mathews Kame Miss Sullivan Misa Fuhrer Tor Miss Harris Losey al Dohnnon New Haven Morris Herman Palite Allega Lennard New Flaven Gould Pickerr Pulver Cerone Blarphygh Simons Godan Delaney Lyonard Joy

Leonard Mahoney Forges Path From Stage To Fighter

Leona Mahoney of Baltimore, at 17, abandons stage singing for boxing. He leaves a fading singing career after a tough Baltimore rival defeats him, then seeks rise in the featherlight to light welterweight ranks. The young fighter pivots toward a future in boxing with renewed focus and ambition.

Leona’ Mahoney Baltimore Valey Adum Ofer O'Hara Miscaney Adits Itia Mahnues Waplaly Wren Winig Tens Leonard Cee Echatinns de Poe

St George Eleven Ties Ansonia. Crane Loses 3-2

St George eleven played to a 2 2 draw with Ansonia at Ansonia after Bridgeport had goals ruled out by referee Campbell of New Haven. Kilroy and Matthews scored for St George while Fischer and Martin scored for Ansonia. The Crane Company eleven dropped a 2 1 contest to the Dansersk Athletes of Stamford as Hutinh and Ferguson scored for Stamford and Buxer answered for Crane.

St. George Bridgeport Ansonia Campbell New Haven Satta hState Manchester St. Georges Aun Kilroy Matthews Fischer Martin St Georges Ansonia Caiman Mason Tidmarsh Maan Cogmies Wagner Geedall

Bridgeport High Teams Busy Weekend Highlights

Bridgeport Highs sent teams through a packed weekend with notable results. The girls basketball beat Naugatuck 14-7, while the Rubber City squad toppled last year’s champs in a pair of wins. The football team, and another basketball squad, delivered decisive scores, and the Red and Black soccer team lost 1-0 to Hollister. The Hilltoppers protested line gate alleging the Thistles played ineligible players.

Dgeport High Annay England Tofis Gurkey High Veerace Gym Savurday Whaling City Eesaca Stratford High Hollister Shisties Gordon Hilltoppers Thistles

Paddocks Swamp Trans by Sixty Two to Twelve

Paddocks of Mitford won their third straight game beating the Trans of Bridgeyart 62 to 12 at the ko Korner yesterday afternoon. McClellan and Bentz starred as Mae and Tents added points, while Teunis led the Trans with two field goals amid practice tempo. Also, the Alvide A. C. beat St. Charles 30-15 in a preliminary, and Lennard Dundee fight remains unsettled for a future date.

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