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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1924

Page

8

Schaefer Beats Hoppe In World Backline Match

In a 1,60 point world backline billiards bout, Schafer defeats champion Hoppe 500 to 365. The lively innings feature Schafer's 85 point eighth and 73 point later innings, with Hoppe mising several key shots and Schafer pulling ahead with precise cushions and massé plays.

Associated Frees S Chaefer Iit Wille Hoppe Chic Alo Schaefe Hoppep Ou Iieppe Efter Schierer Hoppe Seluueter Hyeak Ghot Dleppe Schaeter Schaefer Toppe Lafe Schaefeer Bundlant Horne Ana

Ansonia Falls to New Haven as Seymour Prevails

New York January 22. Bob Wolgast of Philadelphia bantamweight is signed to meet Terry Martin of Providence at the Pioneer A. C. on January 26. The Ansonia bout result and the Wolgast matchup are noted with boxing plans and location.

Wolgast New York Bobty Wolgast Philadelphia Bantamryeizht Terry Martin Providence B.j Pioneer A. C

Profs Seek New Pitching Leader for 1924 Season

The Profs face a pitching overhaul as Ray Jones departs and Davenport and Hyman are recalled by rivals. Stan Baumgartner Axee Lindstrom and Johnny Tillman headline New Davenport pitchers on the active list. Baumgartner’s sale is possible if finalized, risking a gap in strength. Weiss aims to land more talent, with Bill McKenty and Joe Miller considered as possible additions.

Sew Havin Uessinies Hus Ray Jones Davenport Hyman White Sox Detroit Jinal Daven Stan Baumgartner Axee Lindstrom Johnny Tillman Yun Hu Baumeguetner Joyce Hur Fron Weiss Baumgartner Bill McKenty Amekkenty Philadelphia Bill Donovan

O'Hara Leads Bridgeport Club Bid for American Chain Franchise

Bridgeport hosts a meeting this afternoon as Jack O'Hara, new owner of a Bridgeport club, and Proxy Dan discuss the chase for the American Chain company franchise. Jimmy Kelly likely stays secretary. O'Hara may relocate by February and visit frequently. Eastern League plans a special session in Springfield to review the 1924 schedule. managers for next season include Mil Patsy Donovan and Larry Gilbert, with several Giants alumni expected to pilot teams across the circuit.

Jack O'Hara New Oware Bridgeport Dan American Chan Company O'Hara Jimmy Kelly Woul American Chain Company Springfield Sion Les Stearns George Weiss New Haven Otto Mil Patsy Donovan Larry Gi Aing Pittsfield Luba O'Neil John McGraw Dave Bancroft Braves Art Fletcher Wilbert Robinson Dodgers McKechnie Pirates Pat McGraw Runcroft Boston Philadelphia Pat Moran Rede Giants Charley Hersog George Wiltee Buffalo Dunn Baltimore Ike Bresnahan Frank Bowerman Dahlen Fred Tenney Joe McGinn Christy Mathewson Mooney Cormack

Firpo Must Defend Title Against Chilean Challenger

The South American Boxing Federation ruled that Luis Firpo must defend his Argentine heavyweight title within 64 days from December 31 against Chilean challenger Quintin Romero-Hojas, now in France, or be stripped of the title. The championship bout must occur within 90 days of the ruling date.

Buenos Aires Argentina South American Boxing Federation Luis Firpo Jast Chaffenze Quintin Romero-Hojas France Firpo

Rovers Win Title In Court League Playoff

The Rovers clinched the Court League championship by defeating the Celtics 24 to 17 in a playoff on Saturday. The season ended tied with both teams sharing the top spot. Celtics star Lindmark led scorers with 74 points, while Rovers’ Rebert stood second with 65.

The Rovers Board of Recreation Celtics T Lindmark Rebert W. L. Pre. T Rovers Cardinals Mohawks Kossuth Bengals Southport Lindmark Reichert Albstrand al- Fisher Cassidy Pley L. Traegger Devine Ahearn Ever Leahy Jordan A Fraesier A A1 Mole Sahorsky Cella Hausman Posho Mangarisan Aldrich Guerin Traegger Rishott Halverson Monshana Connelly Scagnelli McDonald Oo ' Nabalditel Kaplan Patchios McCarthy Patchios Mullaney

Whites Lead Arcanum Lodge Bowling Circuit

The White team leads the Arcanum Lodge Bowling League with five wins in six starts while the Pink team sits two games back in second place. Elworthy tops pins while the league records show Patterson 90 high single, Elworthy 132, Haworthy 328 high total, and Searlet 530 high team single.

Arcanum Lodge Elworthy Rlot Aslue Searlet

Y M H A to Play Gotham All Stars Tonight

Y M H A faces Jerry Sullivan's Metropolitan All Stars at Madison Avenue Auditorium in a bid to start another win streak and move closer to city title, with Mooney aiming to beat Stratford American Legion and Blue Ribbon contenders. McKinley beats Barnum and Lincoln tops Waltersville as regional scores roll in.

Jerry Sullivan Madison Avenue Auditorium Tunight Mooney Stratford Legion Knights of Columbus Stratford Kacey Beither Lynch Knights Leavy Strae‘forg Legon Hartford WY. M. EH. A Metropolitans New York City Stratford American Legion Hartford V. M. H. Aw South Philadelphia Hapa Ansonia “Ollegians Ansonia M. Andrews Kelly Kaplan Larkin Andrews Schwartz Rockewita

Devon A C to Meet New Haven Five on Wednesday

The Devon A C basketball five travel to face the Cuban A C of New Haven on Wednesday for a preliminary game. The visiting team lineup is to be announced as Lordship cancelled their scheduled game with Devon A C Juniors.

Devon Devon A. C Tiehold Berrymas Bla i McTaggart Freneh

Worcester Awarded Pro Golf Tourney

Worcester receives Eastern qualifying for the National Open at Mass Country Club. The West event likely on the same date. Not fixed yet by officials. The finals are set for June 5 and 6 at Oakland Hills, Detroit, with leading players expected to compete.

Newsional Gelfers Eldtstry el Gu Init Jong! Stars Ovkiind Ulls Detroit

Young Fitz Matched by Kadlam AAO Mitesunings

In New ark New Jersey a frequently referenced young boy matched, Kadlam AAO Mitehe, with details fragmented and unclear. The note appears dated February 4 with garbled OCR, offering limited readable facts about a youth and actions in Newark area.

Kadlam Mitehe Mitesunings of Newark N. J Eek Mitehed To Newarh Wits Kelbeuary

East End Whirlwinds Seek Action in Local Circle

The East End Whirlwinds show a promising lineup for the team in the 190 to 720 pound class with members Swezey Televsky Monahan Walsh and Bishoff. Guards lead by Bishoff and Monahan support a strong center.

Swezey Televsky Monahan Walsh Bishoff

Recreation track stars enter six big meets schedule changes

The Board of Recreation plans a shuffled schedule with six major meets featuring Newark athletes. Events include 70 yard dashes, handicaps, and rifle runs, with clubs like New York Athletic Club and Engineers Armory hosting February contests. Jonn R. Taylor of Newark, a professional trap shooter, set a new season high with 1,969 hits out of 2,000 targets.

Board of Recreation Ning Wineaway Board of Reecreation Teuny Higlun Municipal Furds United Electric Light & Power Newark Athletic New York Sara Dash Prudent Life Newark Newark, At 118Th Regiment New York Athletic Club Engineers Armory Jonn R. Taylor

Stratford Legion to Play Harrison Quintet Friday

The Stratford Legion faces the Harrison New York quintet at Sterling Memorial hall Friday night with a preliminary game at 7 45 and the main contest at 9 30. The Harrison five is described as crack players likely to challenge Stratford. lineups include Bedell Huber O Rourke Morlot G Smith Staples Clinton T Smith Flood and J L Huber.

Stratford Legion Harrison, New York Sterling Memorial Hall Harrison Five Legion Legion Harrison Bedell Huber O'Rourke Morlot G. Smith Staples Clinton T. Smith Flood JL Huberdg

Ten Athletic Clubs Enter Wrestling Meet

Yen Amerigan athletic clubs have been selected for Olympic wrestling tryouts during February and March according to W Streit, chairman of the American Olympic wrestling committee. The clubs named include Yale, Cambridge, Deseret, Salt Lake City, Spokane, Gary, Ind, Kansas City, Iowa City, and Birmingham Athletic Club. Selected cities for bouts include New Orleans, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, New York, Detroit, Cincinnati, Baltimore and Norfolk.

Birmingham Alt Yen Amerigan W. Streit Ymiyle Athtecicelu Chire Athletic Club Buttacek Olga Cuff O Cambridge A Cambridge Deseretuni Salt Lake City Athletic Club Spokane Gary ¥. MP C. A. Gary Ind Kansas Ie Athleticlub Cutverst Hethlehem Persitv Iowatowa City Birmingham Athletic Club New Orleans San Francisco Los Angeles Denver New York Detroit Cincinnati Batimore Lexington Virginia Norfolk

LOCAL TEAMS TO PLAY SOUTHPORT COMBINE TONIGHT

Townurrow tonight features two big games at Viremen's ball in Southport as Firemen seek a tenth straight win led by regulars Ruth Meusel Witt Hendrick Haines and Combs and rookies. Acquisition of Barll Combs adds six outfielders to the Yankees regulars in this era.

Southport Combine Pairfield Townurrow Viremen Southport Barl Combs New York Yankees Ruth Meuse Witt Hendrick Haines Combs

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