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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1924

Page

8

Jerome Death Spurs Boxing Debates in New York

Frankie Jerome, New York bantamweight contender, died from a head injury after a knockout by Bud Taylor in Madison Square Garden. Autopsy found accidental death. no criminal action planned. Jerome’s passing rekindled anti boxing sentiment amid gambling debates and decisions discontent. Taylor canceled Chicago trip to attend funeral. no blame assigned to him by the State Athletic Commission. Jerome, 24, had about 16 fights in five years and served eleven months in World War I.

New York Frankie Jerome Bud Taylor Terre Haute Madison Square Carden Taylor Norris Jerome Bronx Joe Lynch State Athletic Commision Commission Friday Affternoon William J. McCormack McCormack Dover Chicago Siddix Seng Wisibley Wong Germany A. F France

Noted Scientist Reframes Coffee as Comfort Beverage

A renowned scientist challenges coffee as mere caffeine, describing it instead as a beverage that offers comfort and inspiration. The discovery reframes daily routines and highlights coffee's emotional impact on readers.

Notre Dame Students Active Across Sports Program

A Notre Dame report notes over 1,100 boys participated in sports within the university last year, with dozens in basketball 265 events, tennis, and golf across multiple branches. The study highlights broad participation by students across disciplines and athletic programs.

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Prospect Scores Shutout Win Over Longefellow Team

Court standings from East Side Leagues show Prospect’s dominance as they blank Longefellow in a decisive win. Report notes Ard gun Association ties and personnel moves, with Indianapolis club connections shaping upcoming matches and management changes.

Longefellow

Fairfield Legion to Meet Devon Five Again at Sherman

Fairfield Legion aims to rebound as Devon A C and Devon Juniors visit Saturday night in Sherman. Coach Grills’ squad seeks a repeat after a narrow previous win as key regulars returned to the lineup and halves of the lineup rest.

Fairfield Legion Devon Five Sherman Bali Devon A.C Devon Tugiors Legion Tig Eitier Trey Chain Legion Devon Lewis Lizkert Hawkins Isowden Movan Coeslian

Junior City League enters second week of play tonight

The Junior City League moves into its second week with a slate of games. The league features six teams and opens its season this week, with 강etailed schedule including Devon Juniors and Pioneers matching up, and standings shaping toward the city title.

Prospect Doal Longfellow Maplewood Gym Staples Garfield Faro Pike Ahistrand Maplewood Mey Ang Barnum McKinley Lincoln Prorebets Bernard Wien Anderson Miernan Shelton Baplat Sf Simmons If Rosinsky Igrueter Orbally Barnutm Tancoln Wrenn Klein Davidson Gavineon Carr Chernoff Lahisviln Riesel Panford Tanpano Roma Orretta O Bennett Suma Leukie Junior City League Ely Ganits Yhaunes Auburn Vive Hindem Dive Dengals Itie Janiers Parimounts

Southport Five to Meet Putnam Team Tonight

Southport hosts Putnams of Brmorow in Firemen's hall tomorrow night. Firemen hope for a hard fought contest after recent wins while aiming to boost town championship hopes. Wakeman Memorial Separat to play preliminary. dancing after games.

Southport Jan Firemen's Hall Legion Putnamr Fairfield Wakeman Memorial Firewen Putnams W. Afills Pulton BN. Rosse

Stamford Tear Faces Legion Combine Tonight

Stamford Tear travels to meet Legion Combine in a league clash as both teams seek momentum. Key players listed include Towne Bel Maxum Walt E A and Bowden Faron Vs Caan Varisot, with coaching by Jn the first gays the beyivir won.

Stamford Legion Combine Grills Legion 8 Juegioirires Legion Betor Louk Loris Ont Bel Maxum Walt E A Livdinioens Bowden Faron Caan

Compo Guards Win Court Tilt From New Canaan Five

New Orleans report notes Compo Guards defeating New Canaan in a boxing court tilt. Event labeled as a 15 round bout with expected participants Kell, J. Elopas, Me Fe, and Seofiell Vingan, tied to a planned February matchup in a RR Beotherton Miller event. Officials from Young Men's Gymnastic clubs announce details.

COMPO New Canaan Whetport Tan Sauipe Bite Scar U. Kell J. Elopas Laceville Oto Styles Patchen Nyy Orleans Carlson Tunney Martin South Maras Ehuds Tachox Wiliams

Trade School to Play Congress High Court Team Today

Trade School basketball team from Trade School in New Britain meets Congress High at the Boys' Club this afternoon. Both teams have been solid lately, and a close contest is expected with Congress slightly favored. The schedule includes seven groups with several league teams from the state.

Congress Idgeport Trade School Congress High Fms Congr Han Beller Shan Vd High Ingress High Trade School New Britain the University School New Haven

Evening High O s to Play Fairfield Teams Friday

Fairfield games loom as a likely thriller for Roger High as the Evening News teams, including a strong girls squad and a improving boys unit, prepare for Friday night action at Sherman. Locking in Hinkey Flawes and Herne as key players, the teams aim to impress locals and supporters.

Evening High O'S Fairfield Airfield Sehog Bridgeport Roger High Sherman Faust Coppit Eli Heys Hinkey Flawes Snape Hays Balla Boloki Heirne Caphkey Sumer Hush Dever Beirne Ls Georges Kurns Lorraine March Ha’ Clarke Mabel Highard Helen Frances Bullard Yances Httutehingen Fir Sin Aangderer Jean Finke Travia

Donald Smith Leads In California Golf Tourney

Donald Smith of San Pedro led the California Open after the opening day in Los Angeles Country Club. John Nick of Wie Kansas struggled at the Marth course while Gene Sani impressed with a 24 foot putt before a late slip. Arthur Ayers, English champion, also faltered in the erratic putting round.

Las Acrgsles California Macdona Smith San Peonesses Los Angee John Jick Kansas Sarge Gene Sani Arthur Avers Erre Tig Puiting Eterna Inn

Leavy challenges Y M H A to two or three game series

Blue Ribbons manager John Leavy issues a challenge to the Hartford Y M H A to a two or three game series, aiming to prove Blue Ribbons superiority. The teams meet tonight at Madison Avenue hall then potential games next Tuesday and Wednesday, with Mooney to decide arrangements.

Leavy Hartford Y.M.H. A John Leavy Blue Ribbons Hartford Y. M. WH. A Madison Avenue Hall Ho: Mooney Colonial Hall Mooney New England Hertford

Pete August Triumphs in Jersey City Ring

Pete August of Bridgeport defeated two opponents in Jersey City tonight. He stopped Johnny Talakan of Brooklyn in a lone round and battered Sailor Jack Ritchie, a Jersey favorite, flooring him three times and forcing a near knockout in the twelfth round.

Pete Jersey City Dan Sam Pete August Bridge Perl Aly Johnny Talakan Brooklyn Jack Ritchie Jersey Fitchie

O Reilly Real Coach Builds Winning Georgetown Teams

O Reilly, Georgetown coach of baseball for nine years, boasts 400 games with only 16 losses. He also leads basketball and scrub football squads, with Hig basketball teams posting three home losses and eight away losses in 162 games. He has produced track athletes Bob Le endre, George Marsters, and Jimmy Connolly.

John D. O’reilly Georgetown Hilltoppers Hig Bob Leendre George Marsters Jimmy Connolly

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