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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1923

Page

6

Kaplan Rallies Clinches Narrow New Haven Bout

In Meriden on January 15 Mickey Kaplan narrowly outboxed Mickey Travers to snatch a tough decision. Kaplan dominated most rounds, with Travers rallying in the late stages, the indoor City Hall Auditorium crowd of about 500 witnessing a bruising battle. Kaplan’s edge grew as the eighth round showed his superior timing and power, marking a near knockout finish.

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Black Rock A A boys to host Park City in next Thursday game

Black Rock, coming in on a four game win streak, faces Park City in a Thursday night matchup at the Army gym. The junior Black Rock squad will play Oak Separates in the preliminary game. Lineup notes include Hocks Park Glty Innocent IT, Ghitte iF and Glynn Quant.

Bene Black Rock A. A Parkity Tean Army Gymnasium Park City Fam Pcks Black Rock Black Rock Jrs In Oak Ack Hocks Park Glty A. A Glynn Quant

BAC Will Hold Important Meet At DW G Al Hall

Athletic Club hosts an important meeting tonight to unite members and honor past achievements by Al. ae son and current collegians. The club outlines a sharp executive slate and seeks strong representation for future efforts.

BAC Eport Athletic Club DW. G. al Hall al. Aeson Askelbrak Shouta Representa Py

National Boxing Association Buys Pugilist Registry

Delegates at the National Boxing Association convention favored creating a national registry and adopting a universal code of ring rules. Aimed to serve as a clearing house for professional pugilists information, the plan was sent to committees for action. The meeting closed with no action on blocking a proposed Dempsey versus Willard rematch, citing Willard as not a worthy challenger.

New York Dan Tw Nationa Registration, Bureau National Boxing Association Tasones Boxing Commissions Jack Dempsey Jess Willard

Milford Quintet Ten Play Danbury

The Milford Aliford High boys set to meet Danbury in the first of a three game series as Milford seeks a 10th win. The Milford girls face Westport and aim to extend their three game streak, having outscored opponents 109 to 13 this season. Lineup shown includes Robilaira, Russo, Mathew, Foster, Lennard.

Aliford High School Danbury High Milford Danbury Westport Lneup Milford Boys Robilaira F ° Russo Mathew c Foster R Lennard

Revival plan for national interscholastic tennis title

The United States Lawn Tennis Association considers reviving the National Interscholastic Championship at its February meeting. Proposed changes include allowing entrants up to twenty-one, federating college tournaments with the national event, and aligning it with the Intercollegiate Championship to connect school players with college competitors.

Shelton School Girls Quintet For Dram Games

Grantland Rice reports Shelton School girls team set to compete in the annual indoor meet at the Armory next Saturday night with rival colleges Princeton Columbia and New York area teams. The event features a relay with intercollegiate participation and a notable Washington University entrant, plus a strong lineup from Columbia and Princeton. The piece notes the race card includes a relay series and a potential duel between Columbia and Prince ton, with athletes Victor Grieb Walter Koppisch and others mentioned.

New Wirk Princeton Columbia Igotown Brdham University Ty-Second Regiment Strest Fort Washinahot Wilde Sibson Coureeay University Jimmy Connery Washington Walter Gigsins Victor Grieb Walter Koppisch Shoe Marzial Lst Cal James Aether Mena

Dartmouth Track Gains Boost From Brown and Libbey

Dartmouth's track team will gain boost from Captain Roy Brown in the high jump and Kenneth Libbey in the pole vault as they prepare for upcoming dual meets this winter and spring. They are expected to appear in the B.A. games in Mechanics Hall on February 3.

Dartmouth HOPE Roy Brown Libbey

Hunt Refuses Comment On Rumored Offer To Coach

Bridgeport sports notes say coach Fred Hunt, linked with multiple prep and college programs, declined to confirm any offer to coach Connecticut Agricultural College. His recent Bridgeport football success and discipline as a coach are noted amid interest from various institutions as he considers opportunities to advance his career.

Hunt Reg A B. A. Be Connecticut Agricultural College Hilltop Genneth Robbins Fred Hunt Bridgeport Al-Dridgeport

ARMY NAVY GAME DATE STILL UNSET IN NATIONWIDE TALKS

Representatives from the Naval and Military academies have agreed on all points except the date for this year’s Army Navy game and the next four matchups. The Military Academy favors December 1 while the Navy leans toward November 24, with both sides insisting on New York Polo Grounds as a possible venue and ground capacity of about 50,000.

Annapolia Naval and Military Academies Bettween Ieee Milit ~ Academy Awhil Sraums Naval Academy New York Baltimore Washington Navy

Princeton Faces Tough Schedule Across Big Three Ties

The schedule shifts bring Notre Dame Navy Georgetown into a revamped path with Yale, Harvard, and Princeton games spread across Saturdays. Changes aim to curb long pre season practice and adjust opening dates, with Georgetown returning to Baltimore and Notre Dame visiting Princeton in October.

Aleyen Geor Athiet Bown Centrah Lee Notre Dame Navy UN Georgetown Uiyoutea Chicago Colgate Wirwinks Aid Tadin Hin Notre Dune Oly Nagsin Uallimore Harvard Vale

Coast League considers new Class P league on Pacific coast

San Francisco and Portland hear proposal from Charley Lockard to form a Class P league along the Pacific coast. The aim is to train Coast League talent, with southern cities like San Diego and Glendale cited as potential seeds for development under a new charter.

San Lockford Pastor Recouts Chinsey Lorkard Tasle Te Coast League Californnia San Diego Lac Gtlendale

Naval Academy Plans 50-Foot Pool for Athletic Use

Officials at the Naval Academy announce bids for a new 50-foot pool to enhance athletic training. The facility will seat about 2,000 and include twenty-five yard basins to accommodate standard swimming events and regular instruction.

Naval Academy Annapolia Dain Lao Joel Eld Alnne Anere

Red Sox Schedule Exhbition Games Preview

The Red Sox plan to play nearly twenty exhibition games in spring training. The roster includes manager changes and adjustments as the team prepares for the season in New York and Boston areas, aiming to refine pitching and batting ahead of the regular slate.

RED Sox Graver J Jagaingt Mejor Naar Spadie Libs Asubos 2 Wrank “Chande New York Tga Milev Champlong Boston Amé&r- Mel Ot Springs Ito

Bridgeport to Host Sunday Basketball At Colonial Hall

Bridgeport Athletic Club plans 10 Sunday games at Colonial Hall after football season. The B A C big team features Schine Burns Demore Potterdon Welch Shea Miyan Kaylan and is expected to draw crowds. A girls team will also play each Sunday with stars Mildred Garrau Bla Carrol Annasper Carrie Gerold Jenns Leech Agnes Waters Gene Stone and Marge Lehaimem in Asantberg.

Bridgeport Colonial Hall Schine Burns Demore Potterdon Welch Shea Miyan Kaylan Mos

Rectors 70 Play Hartford K of 6

The Flectors face Hartford KK of C tonight in Hartford as two stars from New Britain team, Sheehan and Geterstoh, join the lineup. The Reelors expect a hard battle and aim to bring home the bacon with Maler, Panning, and Rasteve leading the lineup.

Hartford KK Hartford Hartford Five New Britain Sheehan Geterstoh Kate Maler Panning Cictersion Rasteve

Jersey City Five to Play Y M H A Quintet Tonight

Jersey City Police five visit Y M H A hall for a league tilt with the Hebrews aiming to avenge a season loss to the YMCA quintet. The Devon Independents meet the Y Separates in the preliminary game with listed lineups for both sides.

Jersey City Five Y. MH. A Jersey City Police YY. M Coppers Newsey City Police M. WA. Lr van Dorn Mooney Reo Hickey Marron C . Gingorin

Sarazen Denied Permit for British Open Entry

Gene Sarazen, American golf champion, was refused permission to enter the British Open. Directors of Briarcliff Country Club in Beiar, New York, voted against granting a long leave of absence while he tours the West and South. Sarazen, holder of the African National Open and Professional titles, planned to compete in England to win the remaining major, but a prior contract did not cover extended leave.

Gene Sarazen Wweeky Jouve Briarwitt Edse Beiar- Pecliff Manor Ayre Gators Wes Sus Saraven

Murphy to travel 6000 miles for indoor high jump title

Johnny Murphy, former Notre Dame athlete from Portland Oregon, gains a six thousand mile leave of absence to compete in Millrose Newark and Boston Athletic Association meets. He seeks to defend the world indoor high jump record against challengers including Le Roy Brown, Alberts of Chicago, and others at Shrewsbury and related events.

New York Johnny Murphy Notre Dame University Athletic Murphy Portland Ore Brit Millrose A. A. Gimes Newark Athletic Club Newark Boson Athletie Association Notre Dame le Roy Brown Ducetmouth College Murphy Wilt Cone Seist Breowir Alberts Chicago Rewark Welbars

Greb to Fight Shade in Jersey City Jan 22

New York reports Harry Greb and Billy Shade agreed yesterday to meet in Jersey City for a twelve round heavyweight clash staged by the Arena Athletic Club at the Fourth Regiment Armory. It will be the first title bout between the pair in this area since the Garbo-Porter bout two years ago. Shade and his American title holder manager signed for the match.

Nu York Bie LY Miyni Shade Hin Uel

Tendler Moran Chief Bout Set At Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden hosts three boxing entertainments headlined by a fifteen round bout between Lew Tendler and Pat Moran. Moran, a highly scientific lightweight, clashes with Tendler as a strong Philadelphia challenger. Other notable matchups include Carl Premaine of Detroit versus Iris Johnny Carlin, with Joe Lynch potential in a dual bout. Also on the card Jack Munro’s Australian title claims noted, and Jon Welling was billed to box Bert Spencer at the Broadway Exhibition Association in Brooklyn.

Madison Square Garden Lew Tend Jer Pat Moran Moran Joe Rivers Wisal Rivers Morvan Philadelphian Tendler Carl Premaine Detroit Iris Johnny Carlin Winer Joe Lynch Iarry Greb Billy Shade Arena A. C Fourth Regiment Imiory Jersey City Greb Jack Munro Australia Colin Kell Albert Lilerg Munro Jon’ Welling Bert Spencer Broadway Exhibition ‘Association Brooklyn Welling

Notre Dame Tracks Up Over 100 Muscled For Season

Notre Dame reports over 120 athletes training under Coach Rockne as the 1923 squad nears. Captain Gus Desch leads 70 varsity candidates with 50 freshmen, troubled by injuries to Desch and others but hopeful in events from discus to sprints. Indoor meets are set with Illinois and Wisconsin, with outdoor duals against Illinois De Pauw Michigan Aggies and Drake.

Notre Dame Ind Rockne Gus Desch Tresch Lieb Deseth-Lieb Murphyflayes Herder Lied Purdue Avill Hogan Montague and Walsh Siynn Kennery Barber Bill Hayes Johnny Murphy Trish Desch Hayes Tiinois Wisconsin Nebraska Rockmen Illinois de Pauw Michigan Aggies Drake Michigan Chicago

O'Dowd to Fight Malone in 10 Round Bout

Mike O'Dowd world middleweight champion of St Paul will meet Jock Malone of St Paul in a 10 round no-decision bout in St Paul. The announcement came tonight from New York State saying the match is set for January 6.

ST. Paull Minn Mike O'Dowd St. Paul New York State Jock Malone

Buff travels from Jersey City for bantam title bid in San Francisco

Johnny Buff former bantamweight and American flyweight champion arrived in San Francisco from Jersey City to fight four rounds against Pacific coast boxers as part of a push for a return bout with Joe Lynch the current slamweight titleholder.

San Francisco Johnny Buff Jersey City N. 1 Joe Lynch

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