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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1924

Page

13

Not Much Chance Taken In Big Boxing Gambles. He Asserts.

The article recounts a veteran boxing promoter’s view that money is a tool in the game, not the thrill. He says nerve lies in paying out to secure fights, not in risking wealth, and recalls honesty among early Klondike cowboys and a noted figure, Cooper Wright, as examples of genuine gameness.

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Jesse James Mob Looms Over Henretta Town

A fragment recounts a mob in Henretta chasing down Henry Stegall after alleged crimes. Cowboys, cattlemen, and townspeople joined a wall breach, dragged Stegall from a saloon, and hanged him from a telegraph pole before deputies arrived to restore order. The tale blends frontier bravado with violent justice amid two hundred participants.

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Sarazen’s Mashie Guide to Control and Stance

A vintage golf primer on mashie use detailing grip, stance, and swing tips. It covers open and closed stances, weight transfer, and push shots to improve accuracy and distance with the mashie, emphasizing balance and firm contact for better scores.

Stratford Team and Baptists in Close Contest

A crowded City gym saw a tight Church League game between the Stratford team and the Baptists with a white 22 point edge illustrating a dramatic finish. Key performances by O Neil and Bedell highlighted the Baptist victory while at Presby Hall Methodist defeated the tasted five and Nichols topped Park Street in other district clashes.

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General H T Allens Appeal for Olympic Fund Drive

General H T Allens appeal urges college and university students across the country to contribute to a public subscription fund to cover travel and living costs for four dozen American athletes selected to compete in Paris. The effort aims to raise about 4010n dollars to enable the 46 member delegation to participate, with emphasis on not burdening individual competitors.

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Trace Meet Preparations Report Indexed Track Events

The article outlines plans for a forthcoming Trace Meet in London with athletics from multiple nations. It lists events including 400 yard relays four person teams, 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, hurdles, steeplechase for four, medley relay, and 440 yard dash, plus basketball. A cheerleader incident and a note on a spectator injury are also mentioned.

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Keen Rivalry In College Court League Dominates Play

In the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball league, Columbia leads after two wins and one defeat as Yale, Princeton, Cornell and Penn chase. Columbia’s Ware leads scoring with 24 points in three games, followed by Kneass of Pennsylvania with 21. Standings show Columbia 2 2 78 64, Cornell 1 1 36 34, Penn 1 1 48 47, Dartmouth 1 1 38 49, Yale 1 1 21 48, Princeton 1 1 24 43.

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Westport to Host National Hall Event January 3

The Westport National Hall will host a planned event on January 3 with representatives from the Seu duch Athlete club. Plans list classes and participants, while the exact program and announcers remain pending final confirmation. Andrew Peucho and Nick Doe of Sauaatuch are named among the community millage committee members.

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Yale to Field College Shoot Team in New York Armory

Yale will send a team to the intercollegiate rifle shoot at the Seventy Inst Teximent Armory in New York. Contingent includes Captain Et Holme, TY Ryder, and others from Ivy and technical colleges. Other entrants include Columbia, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, MIT, Penn, and more.

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The Use of Training Whs in School Sports Debate

The article analyzes how athletic training impacts student health and performance, noting varied outcomes. It cites physical education norms, testing, and coach influence while emphasizing the need for structured programs and safety in physical drills.

Profs Not Likely to Make Trip to South This Year

New Haven’s Profs face uncertain plans for a spring southern training camp due to unsettled affairs and George Weiss’s illness. Officials say no decision has been made and rivals plan their camps, with preliminary training likely to be held in New Haven.

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Westport C to Lengthen Golf Course to Attract Championships

Westport Country Club officials plan extensive improvements to expand and modernize the golf course to host national championship matches. Funds include new turf, clubhouse work, and land purchases to enhance the layout and driving avenues, aiming to rival top county courses.

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Red Sox prospects rely on Fullerton and Donaghue in camp

Boston figures to rely on young pitchers Fullerton and Donaghue as they report for spring training. The article notes Fullerton’s ascent from high school star to Sox prospect, with details on his early Gotham days, shipyard work, and path to the major leagues, while Donaghue is highlighted as a Roxbury product likely to compete for a roster spot.

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Big bowling events at Fairfield alleys spark busy week

Untangles of bowling schedules fill Fairfield January events. Unquewa lanes host Murphy’s All Stars and Pagane, honoring Lewis’ champions, as two weeks of matches approach. Red Men join Red Men league at Dinhurt, with Hoy Mona stat Tea and Bridgeport teams also listed.

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