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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
12
Chick Anthony shines as the night’s star guard delivering a spectacular performance. His clutch defense and scoring pace largely powered the team to a decisive victory amid keen competition.
In two fast clean games the Remingtons beat the Chains 34 to 17 while U M C defeated the Singers 32 to 28. Maher starred for U M C with strong floor work and shooting, as Haar and Larson shone for the Singers alongside Mooney and Anthony for the Arms. Coaches praised steady play and teamwork, noting no stalling and tight defense throughout.
Hap Felsch of the Chicago White Sox stands out as a premier outfielder both for power and fielding. While not regarded as elite in fly catching next to Tris Speaker Amos Strunk or Harry Hooper he led American League outfielders by accepting 464 chances last season surpassing Speaker's 455 record with 440 put outs and 24 assists.
Readville, Boston Jan 17 The Grand Circuit returns Massachusetts to the circuit with Readville dates August 26 to 31 as the kingpin meeting Readville adds strength to the eastern end joining Philadelphia Poughkeepsie Hartford Syracuse and Boston The New York State Fair remains strong Syracuse offers a hustler Neahey Harry Toledo joins as Detroit's replacement J J Mooney heads the syndicate owning the new plant and Lon McDonald and Joe Yahtgran are noted patrons of the sport.
Caplan of the Y M H A announced a six round boxing card for Monday night at its quarters on Statestreet. Battling Levinsky will referee and Joe Smith will timer. Johnny Cohan faces Young Duncan, Johnny Sharpe meets Freddie Nitchie, Marty Morris battles Young Lenny, and Young Toby faces the Mysterious Unknown for an event promising considerable excitement.
New York January 17. Grover Alexander star pitcher once with Chicago Nationals, was placed in class 1 of the selective draft after telephoning President Weeghmann from Omaha. He asked for deferred status to support his aged mother and brother but was denied. Alexander may appeal. The Polo Association reports 85 men in the army or navy, including two brigadier generals, from 1440 members. Boston College High beat Worcester Trade 16 to 1 in a season opener amid confusion over the game type.
Roger Ferri reports Levinsky, Bridgeport light heavyweight, returned from Providence after backing Jack Britton in Boston amid a notorious Boston club bout fiasco. Levinsky’s manager Danny Morgan allegedly pressed Brennan to fight, with Brennan’s refusal leading to a drawn, halted match and a string of double cross accusations surrounding the plan and wagers.
The Battling King of Norwalk and Chick Brown of New Haven will not stage the 20 round championship bout next Monday in the arena. An order from the fuel administration closing amusements Monday night for ten weeks caused the postponement. Promoters may reschedule for Tuesday January 22 or Wednesday January 30 with Kunz objecting to January 30 but Brown favoring any stoppage date the club adopts.
Leo P. Flynn and Bill Brennan parted after the Boston bout with Battling Levinsky. Boston event drew attention as Flynn was ignored, while Brennan accused his manager of double crossing Kid Norfolk in Denver. Boxing notes report managers split on Matty McCue bill and strong local activity in northeastern Massachusetts venues.
New York wrestlers show little interest in supporting the Red Cross despite Marin Prestina’s offer to wrestle any champion for charity. Prominent figures like Zbyszko, Strangler Lewis, and others remain silent while Sam Austin holds a $1,000 pledge for anyone to meet Prestina’s terms.
Albert Rudolph aka Al McCoy reappears on the Pacific coast visiting a Los Angeles brother and aims for another bout with Mike O Dowd to regain the middleweight throne. Tom Jones backs Walter Monahan as Willard’s likely successor, while Andre Andersen returns to grappling with Tyan Linow in Norfolk. Willie Jackson and Johnny Dundee are set for a high profile rematch in New Haven on February 11 drawing nationwide attention and a special NY New Haven rail link.
Walter Camp, not naming a full All American due to wartime, outlines a hypothetical team from the season. He lists ends Robeson and Weeks among others, tackles Fackles Henry, guards Hauser and Ward, center Nollins Bailey, quarterback Bell, and backs Boynton Williams Bucks Guyon McLaren Berry, reflecting likely picks for an honorary 188% season.
Dick Remer, the indoor champion, has reconsidered retirement and will defend his AAU title at the national indoor championships in New York on March 16. He has begun training and expects faster times than in his prior heel and toe events. Pat Ryan, hammer world champion, teased a future army service and discussed a bomb invention with explosive power. He boasted about a 200 foot throw and a strong track record with Tay J. Genway's club. George Brown, Boston Naval station athletic director, claims a hockey team that can beat any seven in the country, citing his past championship teams.
The war department ruling places boxing instructors in military camps as civilian employees rather than in military service. Ritchie, answering his questionnaire, affirmed military status but the exemption board ruled he is a civilian employee, promising to accept the decision. He said he would obey and would continue to contribute to boxing for soldiers.
Promoters cancel Monday all star show and postpone bouts to Tuesday next week as fuel restrictions force clubs to close early. Harry Greb trains in New Orleans ahead of a planned title bid, with Zulu Kid of New York set to face the Pitt opponent in a reshaped undercard in the local boxing scene.
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