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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1923

Page

16

Pleasure Beach Ferry Controversy Draws Harbormen Attention

Local harbormen and yacht crews allege ferry boats cause swells damaging small boats moored in harbor. They blame near shore routing instead of mid channel, arguing swells would be less if island ferries stayed at center. Connecticut and Rhode Island steamers, built for Shipping Board, sold to New York interests for service between New York and South American ports. Both vessels, about 3500 tons, were built by New York Harbor and Drydock at Port Jefferson. tug John Glen heads to Port Jefferson to tow them to a sound location for government work.

Connecticut Rhode Island Port Jefferson Long Island New York South American

Vessels Laden With Coal and Bituminous Coal Tugs Sail for New York

The Glen planned to repeave and tow vessels to New York for overhaul. The Bailey of McCaffrey ling New York arrived with two bargeloads of coal for Karm Terminal. James McWilliams and Frederick T. Kelters arrived with four bargeloads of bituminous coal for United Illuminating Connecticut Patrick McGee Ang Sprague Coal. Robert McAllister left for New York with four light barges while Isig sailed for New London towing two barges.

Bailey McCaffrey Ling New York Karm Terminal Company James McWilliams Frederick T. Kelters Yesteday T He United Iluminating Company Connecticut Compan Patrick McGee Ang Company The Sprague Coal Company Robert McAllister Bridgeport Towing Company Tux Isig Ling New London

Army Navy grid game set for November 24 1923 clash

Annapolis Md Jan 23 Agreement on date of the 1923 Army Navy football game settles the next four meetings. This year’s game is fixed for November 24, with the Navy yielding to the Army on timing. Grounds must seat at least 50 000 with 22 000 seats per service. The Military Academy reportedly picks the grounds for 1922 and 1926, the Navy for 1924 and 1926, with New York Polo Grounds likely hosting next game.

Annapolis Naval Military Navy Army Naval Academy New York City Baltimore The Military Academy New York Polo Grounds

Holy Cross eyes big baseball year with return to cage drills

Holy Cross in Worcester reports growing athletic activity as exams end. Coach Sullivan aims for a strong season with two veteran hitters, four top pitchers, and solid catching. Cote and Walsh vie for infield spots, while Treeman’s ineligibility narrows options. A near full schedule includes a Southern trip and about twenty games.

Worcester Mass Holy Cross Sullivan Jack Barrey Feay Oran Taney Carrell Gill Martin Ryan Bass Eg Meal Doherty Glennon McGuire Gagnon Cote Dean Academy Walsh Woburn High Gautreau Rippel Duggan Simon/dinger McMahon Buck” Treeman Columbia

Americans Shine in European Sports Circles

Americans excel across sports in Britain and Europe this winter. Oxford Varsity rower P. Mellen and Harvard’s R. Kane star on the Thames while Yale’s E. Pagan assists boxing rivalries with Dick Smith ahead of Cambridge clashes. Californian Miss McKane leads English tennis in Barcelona with a strong British Isles team. Returning Rhineland troops signal a fading American athletic influence in Europe.

London Associated Press Oxford Thames Cambridge P. Mellen Oy Grasenoe College R. K. Kane Harvard Balliol Oxford Shell E. P Pagan Yale Dick Smith Joe Becket Mingland Beckett Eagan Smith Oxford Gymnasium Fagan Boston England American Boxing Association Miss McKane British Isles Barcelona W. C. Crawley J. B. Gilbert D. M. Creig

Tuberski to Meet Greenleaf in World Pocket Billiards Title

New York January 23 Frank Tuberski, long absent from competition, is set for a long awaited match with Ralph Greenleaf for the world pocket billiards championship. Greenleaf won the 1918 title while Tuberski has styled himself undefeated since retiring four years ago. Negotiations frustrated before, but Charles Kline of Strong Billiard Academy has reopened talks and proposed terms believed acceptable to both players.

New York Yauberski Ralph Greenleaf Tuberski Creenleaf Taberski

Swimming Championships Set for Three Months With Weissmuller Favored

New York January 23 The national indoor championships of 1923 will unfold over the next three months with John Weissmuller the 18 year old Chicago star favored in many free style events. Rival sprinters Pua Kealoha and Richard Howell loom strong in the 50 yard dash and 440 yards. Various top swimmers from New York A C, Illinois A C, Detroit and other clubs are listed as contenders across back stroke, breast stroke, diving and relay events. Women from local associations face stiff competition with Gertrude Hderle and Helen Wainwright leading the field at 100 yards and broader distances remaining open.

New York John Weissmuller J. A Chicago Pua Warren Kealoha Dus Richard Howell Weissmuller’s Edward Roddy Mercerspurg Academy New York A. C Norman Ross Illnais A. C Harold Kruger Honolulu David Banks Leeming Jelliffa Davy Jones Brown Donald McClellan S&s Detroit John Fariey University of Minnesota Stephen Ruddy Jed Schwedt Russell Smith Nathaniel Guernsey Bryson Wood Yale Albert White Olympic Clarence Pinkston Walter Krissel Brooklyn ¥. M. C. A Louis Balbach George Dahm Louis Kuehn New York A Gertrude Hderle Helen Wainwright Women's Swimming Association Hderle Wianwright Jack Frances Clarke Elizabeth Becker Philadelphia Riggin Eleanor Rith Smith Airong Eleanor and Columbus Ghia Dorothy Andre Eleanor Coleman Pegsy Williamson Milwaukee A. C Wisie “Harrison Bosbon Edna O'Brien Llimois Ao Miss Rigein Miss Wainwright Florence Briscog People's ‘Palace Jersey City Dorothy McWood Miloois A. Cy Cuarter

Flores to Fight Dundee February 8 at Madison Square Garden

New York report states Johnny Dundee and Jino Flores will meet for the junior lightweight title over fifteen rounds at Madison Square Garden on February 8. Dundee’s camp also notes a ten round no decision bout vs Richie Mitchell in Milwaukee soon and a six round bout with Pepper Martin in Boston on January 19.

New York Jhnony Dundee Jino Flores Madison Square Garden T Dundee Pepper” Martin Brooklyn Boston Johnny Richie Mitchell Milwaukee Auditorium Dundee Mickey Walker

Ducks Without A Waddle In Their Walk

The article notes sheldrakes differ from other ducks by lacking a waddling gait. They prefer a sandy nesting spot, not always at the seashore, while a rabbit burrow is favored for nest sites. Brer Rabbit is mentioned in the muddled text with unclear actions.

Draft Will Not Cause Any Trouble Landis Arrives in New York

New York January 23 Major league draft controversy looms as Commissioner K M Landis travels to speak in the east He cautions against an open break over the draft string attached to all players released to minor leagues and expresses hope for a peaceful resolution despite tensions with the major leagues.

Landis New Yor K. M. Landis New York Pest

Pennant Talk From Pirates and National League Buffs

Kechine of the Pirates cites an elite inner defense and strong outfield for 1922 stats with Hornsby and Rogers nearby in batting. Neale backs the Reads for 1923 and Cardinals aim to improve with shortstop depth, pitching, and young outfielders as trades and injuries reshape the roster for April 17.

Kechine Pirates Grimm Tierney Maranville Traynor Russell Rogers Hornsby Carey Bigbee Walter Schmidt Gooch Pittsburgh Mattax Barnhart Cincinnati Greasy Neale Columbia University Rede Roush Deubert Neale Simphk Pat Moran Giants Bill Doak Heine Mueller Cardinals Branch Rickey John McGraw Rickey Mueller Bill Douk Mickey Boston Jac Smith Austin Ale- Henry Max Flack Cubs Joe Schultz Leslie Mann Bill Kilefer Killeter

Sox cling to Ted Blankenship in stalled trade talks

New York. January 23. The White Sox resist parting with pitcher Ted Blankenship along with Eddie Colling and Bib Falk in a potential deal for Waite Hoyt Bob Meusel and Aaron Ward. The Yankees favor Blankenship and would close the deal if Chicago consents, while Kerr’s recent form makes him less desirable. Blankenship, 22, tall and lean, is praised as a future star with a fastball and improving curve, and is backed by observers including Johnny Evers. Bid negotiations hinge on Chicago granting the move.

New York Golling White Sox Ted Blankenship Eddie Colling Bib Falk Waite Hoyt Bob Meuse Aaron Ward Yankees Chicago Sox Grats Yankeag Kerr Dickie Independents Bigs Diamond Bie Johnny Evers Hag Yanks Homer Blankenship Kig Gleason

Penn Tracksters to Compete in Millrose Meet

University of Pennsylvania plans a winter indoor track contingent for the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden on January 31. Captain Boots Lever leads sprinters in the 60-yard dash as several teammates, including Loren Murchison Howard Drew and George Meredith, target sprints middle distance and relays. Sid Needs may enter the running high jump and pole vault events, while Eimer McLane, Sayman, Wisher, and Kerr are positioned for distance and sprint events as Coach Robertson aims for strong showings.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Madison Square Garden Lawson Robertson Harold E Boots Lever Loren Murchison Howard Drew Fehn Fier Buffalo Titan Merecerburk Academy Franklin Field Robertson Eimer McLane Sayman Err Penn Oxford Cambridge London McLane Fort Cobb Okla University Wallace McCurdy Jackson Kerr George Meredith Ted Meredith Newark Central High Millrose Sid Needs Needs Meadowbrook Robbie

Wade divorce petition cites desertion after 20 years

Minnie Wade of Stratford sues Joseph T. Wade of Champlain New York for divorce on desertion grounds. Marriage began July 31 1898 and alleged desertion date is September 1 1918 after two decades of married life.

Minnie Wade Stratford Joseph T. Wade Champlain N. Y

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