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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1921

Page

10

New Bedford Beats Bridgeport In Tight Polo Clash

Five Kid Duggan propelled New Bedford past Bridgeport 4 to 3 in a fast polo game at the Casino. Williams starred with a driving goal and a string of in and outs, while Jette and Harrold shut down Bridgeport’s attempts. Referee rulings shaped the verdict as the Marathon era guests fell just short in a lively, crowd-pleasing match.

Kid” Duggan Red’ Williams New Bedford Bridgeport Williams Sahel Dugsan Wiley Duggan Dugan Pence Quigley Wes Williams Jetze Bedford Jette Kid Duggan Wiliams

First Pro Court Tennis Tourney Starts in Philly

Philadelphia hosts the first professional court tennis tournament in the United States at the Philadelphia Racquet Club. Dutton of Boston beat Joseph Moss 6 3 3 8 6 Ai while Soutar beat Otto Glocker 6 4 4 6 2. Soutar and Dutton meet tomorrow to decide the opponent for C. J. Fatrs of Long Island in the final round Saturday. The winner faces Jay Gould in a nine set challenge match.

Philadelphia Ja Ton United States RFR Dstton Boston Joseph Moss Soutar Dutton C. J Punch) Fatrs Long Island Jay Gould America

Landis Busy Day as Baseball Dictator in Chicago Session

Federal Judge Landis led an all day meeting with the new baseball advisory board including John Heydler B. Johnson M Sexton and John H Farrell. The group began drafting rules for a new national agreement while predicting three to four days until a report. Over 400 baseball men attended as Postseason series for the South was announced to be seven games under old World Series rules. A joint board of control will govern the series with the league presidents.

Chicago Landie Baseball Advisory Board John Heydler National League B. Johnson Judge Landis John H. Martin Southern League J. Doak Roberts Texas League

Williams Tossers Lose to Chains in The Second Game

The American Chain defeated Williams Tossers 49 to 25 at Colonial Hall in the second of a three game series to even the set. Marlin led Bridgeport with 18 goals, Lewis added six, while Frenkel Guberciky and Evans scored for New Haven. Preliminary Alpine Rambers beat Ramblers 24 to 15.

Williams New Haven Colonial Hall Bridgeport Marlin Lewis Lecala Frenkel Gubercky Evans Alpines Ramblers Raimblers R. Og Albright O'Rourke Libold Thiedisth Hawkins Noar A. TG Saaker Te Gubersity Rapuano

Walnut Poloists Defeat Rosebuds in City League Clash

In a preliminary game at the Casino last night Walnut poloists edged Rosebuds 4 to 3. Connors scored three goals, including a last second rush, to seal the win for Walnut after Rosebuds led 2-0 at end of the first period. Second period saw Connors tally three times, third period finished 1-1.

Connors Walnut Polo Fire Rougebuds Ecore Buds Connore Rosebuds Walnuts Timmons Ronta Nhsk Hayrs Cennore Tush Rowe Nelson Dillon Gallagher Ralfeack Gabor Tinnett Gea Hinsehuis—Hayes Rosehude Howe Prato Lins Benta Ti Thmor Ahnr Pinner Teeferev Gurren

Purves Hamilton Set For Final In Golf Tourney

Purves medallist in Pinehurst advertising golf tourney will face Lou Hamilton in the final for the championship trophy. Semifinals saw Purves beat Conklyn 3 and 1 while Hamilton defeated Clinton Elliott 2 and 1. Women’s final crowned Eberhard Faber over L H Fordyce 4 and 2.

Hamilton Pinehurst N. CG Murray Purves Woodland Finehurst Lou Hamilton Garden City Purves W. Elyn Dunwoodie Clinton Eliott Cherry Valley Eberhard Beber Englewood Faber Aginst Migs Louise HW. Iordyce Youngy+ lown N.C R.M. Purves W. EF. Conklyn L. A. Samilton Clinton Elliott Cherry Walley G. ‘H. Williams Arcola GC. L. Maxwell Trenton Inwood Plummer Sprinefield GC Johnson Evenston F. A. Sperry Oak Park Eberhard Faber Elewood L. H. Fordyce CG. J. Balllett Greensboro Hannah Aronson Ats c. Pierce Evanston

Hartford Loses To Providence in Hard Luck Game

Hartford battles Providence in a tight contest with momentum shifting and turnovers. Providence edges Hartford as key players like Davies and Hueffner shine, while Williams and Thompson contribute for Providence.

Hartford Providence Hueffner Davies Providence Hartford Wiliams Davies Thompson Lewis A Brown Evans Lyons Morrison Cantey

Debut Sparring Pitch Involving Dimpsey and Weller

An announced bout features Dimpsey to spar New Wonrk with Dan 1% Tacik Denansey slated to start on the West Coast exhibition. Former tag partner Terry Weller with a 7p record will join the event, set for January 24 as the champion plans to leave for New York on February 1.

NEW Wonrk Dan Tacik Denansey We Wav Castearda Fron Otoan Ea Die Will Hagen Terry Weller Thy Shampion New York Aluuni

Benny Leonard Defends Lightweight Crown at the Garden

In New York on January 13 Benny Leonard and Richie Mitchell prepared for their title bout at the Garden tomorrow night. Leonard, 24, in peak condition, hopes to extend his reign while Mitchell, backed by Pinkie Mitchell, aims to prove his claim with a long, disciplined buildup. Miss Anne Morgan promotes the bout for devastated France and will supervise the event, with society figures acting as ushers.

NW York Benny Leonard Richie Mitchell Thera Benny Saey Richie Leonard Ehell Benny Mitchell Hig Daya Pinkie Pinkie Mitchell Milwaukee Jodie Anne Morgan France Garden New York Social Elect

Summerfield Five Lose in Overtime

The Bridgeport Interchurch basketball league opened at Presbyterian Hall on State Street with St. John's shunch quintet defeating Summerfield M. BE. Church five 16 to 14 in overtime. First half ended 10 to 2 for Summerfield. overtime produced the decisive basket for St. John's. Next games slated at Presbyterian and Universalist churches with matchups between First Presbyterian and St. Paul's, starting at 7:30.

Bridgeport Interchurch Presbyterian Hall State Street St. John's Summerfield M. BE St. John Boys Tresbyterian Andi Universalist Church First Presbyterian Church St. Paul's Iopiscopal Church St. Dolinis Sammuorfeld Borg : Munigle RF Perret Unl Riker Hubrese le Geftreden Bieree RG

Question Tossers Win Fourth Game At Bridgeport Boys Club

The Questions defeated the Knights of Columbus 28 to 21 at the Bridgeport Boys' Club gym last night, their fourth straight win. Fanning Rowe and Potterdon starred for the Questions while Buckley and Rocall led the Knights in a fast, entertaining contest.

Bridgeport Boys’ Club Boys’ Club Fanning Rowe Potterdon Buckley Rocal Konights Rasnhuds Paddock A. C Doven A BF Lovely Tare Beys Hneuy Knights OF Colitmecs Brekleys Hurley Pruval Trainor Seiflin Ranning Matherdan Farado Rowerz

Cornell Man Wrestles With Artificial Limb

A. W. Snedeker, a Staten Island senior, has been named to Cornell university’s wrestling team in the 145 pound class. He wrestled since youth after losing his right leg below the knee and has proven skilled enough to compete against other universities scheduled to meet Cornell this season.

Iteaca WN. Y A. W. Snedeker Cornell University Snedeker Staten Island Cornell

Barry Coaches Holy Cross Baseball Team

Barry, former Boston Red Sox manager, signs to coach Holy Cross baseball this year succeeding Jesse Burkett, who will coach the New York Giants. Barry is an automobile dealer in Worcester.

Worcested Masa Jack Barry Boston Red Sox Holy Cross Jesse Burkett New York Giants Barry

Pete Herman Stops Wilde In Seventeenth At London

Pete Herman of New Orleans former bantamweight champion defeats Jimmie Wilde in the seventeenth round at Albert Hall London after Wilde is knocked through the ropes twice. Referee stops fight to save Wilde and preserve Herman’s title bid amid weight dispute and ten thousand spectators. Herman praises Wilde and looks to meet Joe Lynch next, while Wilde remains Britain’s boxing idol despite the loss.

Las Don Pete Merman Ofew Orleans Albert Jimmie Wilde Reveree Herman Wilde Welchman Joe Lynch Cently Madison Square Garden New York Great Britain e@ fa Wales Wilde Negrig Welchman- Laevinsky Ing Levinsky Wells Statil Nevinsky

English Crew Classic Set After Easter

The Oxford Cambridge University Boat race will be held on March 30 at Sveaglark in the afternoon. This is the first time in years it is scheduled after Easter with no practice on Good Friday. Crews expected to reach Putney around March 12 for final training.

Oxford England Sveaglark Beon Putney

Princeton May Send A Tiger to Poughkeepsie Regatta

Princeton New Jersey January 13 Princeton rowing authorities consider inviting the Tiger Varsity to compete in the intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie on June 22. Coach Dr Spaeth has not committed but the matter is under study. An obstacle is Princeton's late graduation near summer break.

Princeton N. J Tiger Poughkeepsie Spaeth

Fast Norwalk Five Meets Ribbons at Colonial Sunday

Norwalk All-Collegiates, two fast ex-college stars, will face Blue Ribbon five at Colonial Hall Sunday evening. Promised is one of the season’s fastest games, with play set to start at 50 cents and dancing after. Tickets and player names listed reflect the era's program details.

Norwalk Jack Leavy Colonial Hall Aloorey i Guenerris White Olson cc McGrann

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