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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1923

Page

7

Bogash McCarron Title Bout Looms In Elm City Tonight

February 13 card in Bridgeport features a bogash mccarron bout with new ring moniker plack mccarron as pennsylvanian contender carries on the reputation of a top middleweight. preliminary bouts set with local Johnny son against Nick pét and other matches to line up for the big clash. Andy Parker reshaped the schedule moving the show to February 13 after initial February 11 plans, while Theo Efe’s hand injury paused one title tilt.

Bogash-McCarron Bridgeport Elm City Plack McCarron Scranton Fias Dreamland Young Fisher Jackglancy Panama Joe Gans Jonie Bogash Pioneer Sporting Club New York Carron Éal Bogash MeCarron Therm. Ag McCarron Theo Efe Andy Parker Ken Loula Andy Perker Andy Johnyson Nick Pét Amable Andy Mas

Grapho Five 10 Play Legion Basketball Titans at Sterling Hall

The Graphos will host Stratford American Legion basketball Thursday night at Sterling Hall. The team, built from local stars, aims to extend its housing streak to three games after a win last week. Lineup includes Bentz Buckley Welch Miller Shea Whitten and others as the crowd awaits the toss.

Stratford ‘American Legion Colbin Sterling Jiall Strat Legion Whurbanites Ike Met Ford Legion Povuliame Bentz Buckley Welch Ceton Miller Shea Ele Whitten Ehlund Fairmont Cubs Remington Five Cassidy Burke Stanton Roper Sevest. Rf Neary Bich Kahn Chievo

Bucknell gets Mathewson as stadium campaign backer

Lewisburg Pa Mathewson the famed pitcher often called Matty has been named an associate member of Bucknell University Stadium Commission. He will assist in the drive to raise 500000 for a new stadium and athletic plant. He pledged to participate by replying to an invitation sent to John T Shirley.

Lewisburg Dan Iuty Mathewson Buck- H University Stadium Commission John T. Shirley gePittaburgh Matty Bucknell Mhore Shirley

Rommel Harris Hasty Sign With Phillies

Philadelphia Jan 22 Pitchers Bob Hanty Slim Harris and Rommel sign contracts with the Phillies under manager Connie Mack. The trio lead a list of players secured in the latest roster moves as training camps open.

Philadelphia Bob Hanty Slim Harris d.Rommel Imurs Ers

Brennan to Fight Firpe at Madison Square Garden

New York March 13 set for a heavyweight bout between Bill Brennan and Luis Firpe, South American champion, after Leo Flynn, Brennan’s manager, signed the contract. Promoter Tex Rickards had earlier received Hirpo’s cable confirmation. Firpe is to depart Buenos Aires soon to train in the United States for the Brennan bout.

New York Jani Ciame Scy Brennan

Devon Tossers to Play Rocks Girls Game Tomorrow

Devon A C and Black Rock A A five men and Devonettes face off in chilly Devon weather. The Devonettes beat St James once but expect a stirring rematch. Lineups list Miss Allan Miss Hultthan Miss Carrol and others against Dondero Buckley Rowe and Pageant Scallins.

Devon A. C James St. James Devon A. C Black Rock A. A M. Mulligan Misa Kanata Béindeka Dondero ‘Buckley Herb Chapman Scallins Cretela Pederson

Thursday Night Edges Y M G A In Grotto Game

The Black Rock basketball team hosts the weekly Thursday event at the Farm with the Grottos facing Y M G A after defeating the fast Y M C A team Saturday. The Shriners feature former stars including Doc Rosenthal and Hunt from last year’s Y M H A squad as part of the lineup.

Black Rock Grottos Y. M. GC Shriners Court Doc” Rosenthal Anthony Hunt Oneker Black Rock Jrs Bincle Rocks Buckley Cretella Petersen Antony

Triangles Ready to Schedule Game with Separates

The St. Joseph Triangles, among the East’s strong fives, are after a game with the Y M H A Separates. The teams were to play earlier in the season but the Triangles canceled. The Triangles will play anytime or anywhere. Separates should contact Walter Barrett at the St Joseph clubroom to arrange.

St. Joseph, Triangles Walter Barrett Sto Joe

Pittsburgh Ex exhibition schedule announced

Pittsburgh announces spring training plan with four exhibition series in the South and West. Pirates pitchers and catchers report to Hot Springs on March 6, others by March 14. Team departs Hot Springs April 3 with games listed in Des Moines Ponca City Oklahoma Kansas City Memphis Evansville Indianapolis and more.

Pittsburgh Dan National League” Baseball Club Pirates Witl Hot Springs Adis Boston Americans Des Moines Ponca City Oklahoma Kansas City American Association Kansas Memphis Southerneagile Evansvile Swansvile

Bridgeport High Girls V Crosby High Saturday

Bridgeport High School girls brace for a tough game against Crosby High School girls of Waterbury Saturday afternoon. The Hilltop squad, still in the state title race, seeks victory after a hard loss to a strong opponent last week influenced by disputed officiating. Coach Miss Clark plans the same lineup and aims to rebound with a decisive win.

Bridgeport’ High School Crosby, Girls Waterbury Hilltop Meriden Clark Lyon Terrace Hneip Miss Palake “Atheron Ise Créhan

Holmes to Play Ansonta Star Here Tonight

Bridgeport readers are told Holmes faces Ansonta Star tonight in a home game. The notice lists local teams and venues including Hartford, Hanson, Waterbury, New Britain, and Derby as context for tonight’s sports schedule.

Holmes Ansonta Bridgeport Thusiasts Nott Hartford Hanson

Five Champion Rookies Sign With New York Giants

New York Giants announce contracts for five young players including Olin Voigt from Sun Antonio, M Higbee from Hopkinsville Ky. Kitty league, Warl Webb from Memphis, John Anderson catcher from Beaumont Texas league, and Clinton Blank a former Colgate pitcher. Manager John McGraw departs for training camp in San Antonio, expected return late February.

New York New York Giants Olin Voigt Piloner Sun John McGraw Guhates San Antonio Gian MW

Collins and Gardner to coach Vermont baseball team

Burlington Vermont Jan 2 Ray W Collins under Lawrence Larry Gardner were elected baseball coaches at the University of Vermont for the 1923 season by the University of Vermont Athletic Council at a meeting at Hotel Vermont. Collins and Gardner are 27 from Vermont, class of 1910, with Bachelor of Science degrees. Gardner will serve as advisor as he has a contract with the Boston Red Sox and plans to be in Vermont briefly before leaving for the south to aid in early cage practice. Gardner is expected to be in Burlington during the season for short periods.

Burlington Ray W. Collins Lawrence Larry Gardner University A Vermont University of Vermont -Athletic Council Vermont Beth Collins Gardner Gardner Jones Boston Sox Collins Gardner Avil Cleveland Indians Ver_ mont South Thne Gardne Red Sox

Barnum Triumphs Over Lincoln Five In Hard Fought Match

Meriden prepares for a clash with Bridgeport as US BLAS five, captained by Baddie Barnikow, brings together former and current college stars noted for rough, fast basketball. Solmooney predicts a Meriden victory, while Park City and AV One clash, and Waters leads with a key game looming.

Barnikow The Republic Meriden Bridgeport Eddie Partimen Solmooney Park City A

Football Mentors Being Shifted

After the 1922 season major coaching shifts occurred. Neal left Washington and Jefferson for Virginia, Jock Sutherland moved from Lafayette to Pop Warner’s former post at cureh, Daly rose at Army, and Heissman moved from Pennsylvanian gun power to W and J. Several other notable changes followed as schools adjust their coaching ranks.

Lafayette Washington Jefferson Pationally Eaay" Neal Virginia Jock Sutherland Pop Warner Secureh Major Daly Lei Army Jol Heissman Lunder Pennsylvania Yue Jong

Skaters to Race in National Outdoor Championship

Chicago hosts the National outdoor championship January 46 28 with about sixty skaters racing in the main event. Five champions lead the field including Willie Steimmetz and Placide N. entrants from Lake N. Others include MewWhiriey Mews, Garry Kaskey, Waddle Weed, and Rose Johnson Edman in the women’s division. Charles Jewtraw heads the Middle Atlantic group as top contenders continue to enter.

Chicago Willie Steimmetz Mid Gladys Robinson Toronto Canada Charles Jewtraw

Fairfield League Bowls Thursday in Patrefield

Fairfield Jan 22 Special. The Unquawks bowling alleys draw crowds since opening two months ago. The Unquaws Drum corps meet tomorrow evening on the drives for a good game. Rod's Woollies, a Fairfield girls team, will be in action. Town league tournament resumes Thursday evening as race tightens with three teams contending for second place.

Patrefield Rod RB. Voldevaar Ayith Sogre

Zbyszko Plans World Title Bout Tour With Strangler Techs

Wladek Zbyszko heads a nationwide tour to sharpen for a world title match against Strangler Techs. He appears Friday at the Park theater against Hungarian champion Manko after Baltimore’s Mike Romanio on Wednesday, and Boston’s Gardania Saturday. Local wrestling fans anticipate a strong draw if public interest warrants.

Wladek Zbyszko the Park Theatre Cyclopa Manko Strangler Techs Shyszko Lewis Baltimore Mike Romanio Ageinat Boston Gardania Manko South Mvoville James Park’ Theatre

On Rooting and the Ethic of Baseball

Walter Camp debates rooting in baseball, noting public opinion and NCAA rules push for penalties on taunting players. Spaulding’s history contrasts golf’s etiquette with fans who deride opponents, yet Camp recalls a university mass meeting urging civility before games with rivals.

Burns and Bassick Win in Industrial Bowling League

In the Main alleys last night the Burns and Bassick team edged Remington Arms in a tight third game while General Electrics swept Brass Company. Total scores show General Electrics 498 495 - 1609 to Brass Co. 468 461 485-1444.

Remington Arms Burns and Bassick Burns and Bassick Boys General Electrics Brass Co Brass Company

Harvard Yale Princeton to race on Charles River

Cambridge Mass Jan 22 Announcement that the Harvard Yale Princeton triangular dash between 155 pound crews will be held on the Charles river harbor here on May 26 was made by Manager Sheridan Logan of the Harvard crew today.

Cambridge Mass

Dempsey Will Not Fight Wills in 1928 Here

On the eve of Dempsey's East arrival plans for a summer title bout with Harry Wills collapse. Wills has faded from contention while Fiora Johnson Jess Willard and Luis Firpo gain prominence. Muldoon says the match seems unlikely with no promoter willing to risk it. Rickard and O Rourke reportedly cancel or doubt any promotion for 1923.

New York Jack Dempsey East Harry Wills Dempsey Willa Hag Fiora_ Johnson Jess Willard Luis Firpo New York State Athlet Commission William Muldoon Rickard Tom O'Rourke Polo Grounds

Amherst Hockey Elects New Captain After Ineligibility

L. F. Plummer of Newton Centre Mass has been chosen captain of the Amherst hockey team succeeding Frank H. Hunter of Wexford Pa who is ineligible and has resigned. The report notes Hunter’s ineligibility and Plummer’s selection as captain effective immediately.

Amherst Plumer Newton Centre Mass Frank HW. Hunter Wexford

Recreation Board Train to Compete Tonight

Twelve young swimmers travel to New Haven to race Elm City mermaids and mermen at Liberty Baths under Captain Max Baum. The hills include Anna Baum Grace Kemple Eleanor Coley Mary Green Helen Charles Dorris Harned Pov Skerrit M La Breque Den oge Sam Standeven J Maroney Henry Brill. Events cover 50 and 100 yard dashes 200 yard swim and 220 yard relay.

Helen Wainwhighix Johnny Welsmullers New Haven Elm City Liberty Baths Max Baum Anna Baum Grace Kemple Eleanor Coley Mary Green Helen Charles Dorris Harned Pov Skerrit M. la Breque Denoge Sam Standeven J. Maroney Henry Brill

SACRAMENT PIN LEAGUE RESULTS SUMMARY

The Blessed Sacrament bowling league maintains a tight standings race as Delmore’s Pets and Pick’s Hustlers vie for top spots. High single scores are 120 by Lynch and Seltenrich, while Brecklin leads with 339 total and Pick’s Hustlers top the team totals at 481. Roll of Honor lists Brecklin 389 and Seltenrich 330 among top scorers.

Blessed Sacrament Lynch Seltenrich Brecklin Delmore Pets Pick Dunn Brecking Bears Ke - Teague Huntters Hustlers Dene Dehue An Frecklin Monahan Domery O'Leary

Penn Nine Plans Southern Trip With Easter Games

The University of Pennsylvania baseball team schedules a southern tour during Easter holidays. Games listed include March 29 at University of Georgia in Athens, March 30-31, Georgia Tech in Atlanta, April 2-3 Dartmouth in Atlanta, with Lou Young named head football coach by the Athletic Council.

Philadelphia Universty of Pennsylvania al Wilde Georgia University of Georgia Athens Grogia Tech Atlanta Dartmouth Athletic Council Lou Young

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