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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1923

Page

6

Presbyterian Leaders In Interchurch League Win

The United Church team fell behind in the Interchurch League as Presbyterians trounced the Washingtons 47 to 12 in a fast game at the OY. Shaw led with six field goals, and Walls added six, while Ban contributed solid two-point plays to pace the Presbyterian victory.

United Church Baptists Washingtons Presbyterian Church United Wored ALCWA Shaw Ban

Cavanaugh Draws With Lenny in Danbury Show

Wronkie Cavanaugh and Lenny Cavanaugh fought to a draw in Danbury last night at a Kenosia ALC event. Buckley refereed. Cavanaugh was knocked down three times in the third, then continued. Danny Ahernney KO’d Frankie Car in the fifth. Simon Cook beat Panny Procks in the second, Nick Petite stopped Young Resmond in the fourth.

Wronkie Cavanaugh Wairfield Buckley K. C Kenosia Alc Danbury Lenny Cavnaugh Danny AeInnerney Irrankie Carone Simon Cook Bridgeport Panny Procks Stamford Nick Petite Young Resmond

U S Tossers Travel to Ridgefield this Afternoon

The University school basketball tossers travel to Ridgefield this afternoon to face Ridgefield Prep at three o'clock. Coach Hinky Hawes expresses confidence in a win. The traveling roster includes Fairchild Lewis Cogan Radstock Sprague Kanson Grabber and Wilkes.

University School Medgefield Prep Hinky Hawes Yeal Fairchild Lewis Cogan Radstock Sprague Kanson Grabber Wilkes

Democratic Club Pinochle Team Beats Singers in Tight Fit

The Twelfth District Democratic club pinochle team defeated department 37 of Singer Manufacturing 26 10 24 in a close match. The games were close and not decided until the final game.

Democratic Club Singer Manufacturing Company

Jack Dempsey Arrives in New York for Title Fight

Jack Dempsey lands in New York eager to meet challengers for his heavyweight crown. His entourage includes his champion pedigree bulldog Diamond Dick Jr. Manager Jack Kearns arrives tomorrow and a conference with promoter Tex Rickard is planned for the afternoon.

New York Jack Bempsey Diamond Dick, Jr Deawmpser Jack Kearns Tex Rickard

Stratford High Boys to Meet Fairfield in Afternoon Clash

Stratford boys and girls teams head to Fairfield today for a doubleheader starting at three o'clock. Captain Bedell leads the Stratford quintet with Heffernan as a top forward, while Kish and J. Bierne are key stars. Fairfield hopes to halt Stratford's strong season as the girls' race precedes the boys.

Stratford High School Fairfield Stratford Bedell Bedell Shotmaker Hefferman Moore Smith Fairfield Lassies Stratford Tw Fairfield Slootmakty Cseeee Veerestess Kish Bierne Heffernan Crise Eees Bedelli Bienne Sherwood Jett Sharkey

Two Games Ahead for Trade School Court Combine

The Sure Trade school team, nicknamed Traders, faces Waterbury Continuation tonight at the Boys' Club, then Congress High on Thursday in a return game on Congress High new gym floor. Waterbury’s quintet is strong, but Trade School aims to break a three game losing skid and send the visitors back to Brass City. The lineup lists Forwards Petrino and Ioelm sen, Center Wesler, Guards Whelan and Burr.

Waterbury Continuation School Congress High Waterbury Brass City Petrino Ioelmsen Wesler Whelan Burr

Advertising controversy shadows Fordham sprint meet

New York reports inquiry by the Metropolitan AAU registration committee into the announced entries of Loren Murchison Sol Butler and Victor Graeh at Fordham University games after they did not start. Fordham officials face questions over why Jackson Scholz Alfred Leconey and Boots Lever were listed without entries, drawing fans expecting a premier 100 yard dash.

New York Loren Murchison Sol Butler Victor Graeh Fordstam University Steve Byrne Fordham University Athletic Association Jackson Scholz Alfred Leconey Boots Lever Nanes Tegiment Armory Murchison Scholz Leconey Leyer McAlister Quay Farrell McAlister

Y M C A County League Starts Intermediate Teams

Nichols Bethel Wilton and Newnan enter a schedule for intermediate basketball under YMCA supervision. The matchups appear evenly matched and the contest for the intermediate championship is expected to be close.

Nichols Bethel Wilton Newnan YM. CA Aleke

Sport Centre Ice Team to Host Gordon's All-Stars in City Return

The Sport Centre hockey team faces Gordon All-Stars in a rare city return, featuring Cecil Bridges from the Al-Master group and former Canadian star Klinger plus Joe Ryan and Pred Trudeau. Expected as the lone home game this season, the lineup lists Connell Gordon Mitchell Nover Warner Bridges Teelkhart Wungerford Carland Anderson Mathieson Milleravill with referee Moose.

Pred Trudeau Sport Centre Trudeau New Hampshire Vermont Gordon All-Stars Sport Centre Connell Gordon Mitchell Pau Nover Warner Teelkhart Wungerford Carland J. Anderson J. Paul Mathieson Moose Milleravill

Franklin and Staples win in East Side tilts

Franklin and Staples schools crushed opponents in the Class BH West Side Boys league yesterday afternoon. Franklin routed Hall 21 to 2 while Staples' team defeated Beardsley 26 to 6. DiRose starred for Franklin, and Biro schak led Staples.

Franklin and Staples East Side Franklin Staples City Hall Beardsley DiRose Biroschak

Junior Court League Standings Show Leaders in No 1 2 3

Standings for three Junior City leagues show leaders and winless teams. In No 1 St Josephs Triangles and Athletics lead with Mach team undefeated. Travelers third with one win. No 2 Pioneer Cubs edge Sacred Hearts with two wins to one. Millrose and Kil Kare Arrows still winless. No 3 M H A Stars and Black Sox each have one win. Recreation Boys Post Five Aces Ramblers none.

St. Josephs Triangles Athletics Mach Travelers Remingtons Alpine Fairmonts Pioneer Cubs Sacred Hearts Pioneers Millrose Kil Kare Arrows Jead M. H. A. Stars Black Sox Recreation Boys Post Aces Ramblers St. Joseph Triangles Remingtons Oo Alpines Whirmonts Ww. J PC Sacred Thearts Miltrose Nod Noo ifl-Nare Arrows Wow Vy. M, HH St. Charles

Devon Teams 10 Play Rocks Tonight in Devonettes Clash

Devon teams 10 play Rocks tonight as the Devonettes seek revenge against St James in the main event. Exposed as strong scorers and playmakers, the Devon A A squad faces the undefeated Black Rock A A in a contrasting showcase of talent and teamwork.

Tha'Allan St. James Lassies St. James J Swork Rock A. A Devon A. A. Tessers Rocks Devon Boys Sweating Allan Hultman Carroll

Tunney Breaks Off With Doc Bagley

Gene Tunney, once American light heavy champion, agrees to dissolve partnership with manager Doc Bagley. Bagley confirms the contract has years and months left. Break stems from Bagley not arranging a Lloyd Johnson bout. Tunney seeks Johnson but Bagley blocked the match and Johnson will fight Gibbons instead.

New York Gene Mianey Als Doc Bagley Bagley Magley Rhloyd Johnson Tunney Johnson Ase Lattle On Gibbons

Don Holmes Defeats Barquin To State Pocket Pool Title

Don Holmes of the local pocket-pool circuit defeated Garquin of Ansonia 100 to 63 last night to strengthen his bid for the state championship. Holmes controlled the match throughout and displayed a careful nursing game, remaining the favorite to win the title.

Don Holmes Holmes Garquin Ansonia

Barnum Pressing Lincoln In East Side League Standings

East Side Class A Boys sees Lincoln and Barnum tied for second with three wins each as Washington leads West Side. Maplewood and Prospect trail with mixed records while Waltersville tops East Side Class B Girls and Webster leads West Side Class B boys. Local standings show Barnum four four and Lincoln four three.

Lincoln School Barnum Lincoln Waltersville Teaders Washington Teague Maplewood J Hal Maplewood BlackRock Shelton Staples School Franklin Webster Madison Summerfield Rins Wheeler Read Lincoln i Oi McKinley West Side Iw. L Prospect Longfellow Bilas “Howe Black Rock Franklin Summerfield Hall Beardsley Pa W. l Columbus East Side Maplewear Black Fock Shelton W. J Beardsley Woh Maplewood Prospect Black Rocks South Enders Pe. Kirsennick Gyorke Jonnea Berkowitz Mis Na Bentz Stowe Mis O'Brien

Alpinessmother East End In City League Game

The Alpines overwhelmed the East Ends on the night at Municipal gym. Schine led with 14 points, Seltenrich added 12 as Alpines held the top scoring. East End’s Kagan left early after a cut over the eye. Forfeited matchup with American Tube by the Celtigs.

Alpines Haviing Big Schine Seltenrich Kagan W&s Celtigs Moine Vr. F Chine Pederson V. Delmore East End P. Kayain Mf. O Flynn Scholz Kayain Td Lynch White Freferee Corbally

George Owen Named Nine Letter Athlete at Harvard

George Owen graduates at Harvard as the university’s first nine letter athlete. He earned his top varsity letter in hockey after a strong comeback against Yale and will receive his ninth letter in baseball in the spring. A captain, Owen is celebrated for exceptional athletic drive and competitive spirit across multiple sports.

George Owen Harvard Joan Harvard Halla Owen New Tiuven Yate Crimsons Tmarvard Gwen Caven Aplrita Evey Theel Gom John Harvard Uthieis

Stratford Legion to face Graphs in Sterling Wall clash

Stratford American Legion five meets the Columbia Graphs tomorrow night in Sterling Wall after a previous loss to New Canaan. The Graphs are described as an all star crew known for a fast, whistle to whistle game. The Stratford lineup includes names such as Welch Shea and Whitten Jeft guard Eckluid.

Stratford American Legion Sterling Wall Stratford American Legion Hoya Ehan Canaan Legion Craphophone Faye Welch Ventera Shea Clinton Miller Hatele Whitten Eckluid

Aces May Be Added to Intercollegiate Meet Plan

In New York on March 28 several running events may be added to the intercollegiate championship track meet next May if delegates to the annual T. A. A. conference approve the proposal. The general opinion is the program will include seven field events and nine running events.

New York T,ala A. A

Stratford and Devon Fives Play for Title

Stratford and Devon A C face off in a five game series for the suburban championship. Two games will be on Devon floor and two on Stratford Sterling Memorial floor with a neutral site if needed. Notable players include Stratford forwards Ball Clinton Williams Anderson and Devon forwards Bentz O Rourke Lewis with centers Light Miller Chapman guards Whitten Flood Hacrete and Scollins. The schedule spans January 28 to March dates with Devon and Stratford hosting alternately.

Stratford Devon Dévon A. C Stratford Tuegion Willsist Devon AL Sterling Memorial Ball Clinton Williams Anderson Light Miller Whitten Flood Hacrete Bentz O'Rourke Lewis Chapman wWe Tagsart Scollins Pederson Devon Sym

Three Princeton Sports Pay as Treasury Reports Loss

The annual treasurer’s report shows football at 6960 in revenue, the championship basketball team totaling 9700 in expenses, and a freshman deficit of 14263. Crews and track incur smaller losses, while gymnasics and other minor sports together run a deficit of 12580.48.

Princeton Neo Ditty Ag Theiletic Association Treasury Tharie Thy Crew Lagrasse

Meriden Team Delivers Strong Exhibition in YMCA Game

Meriden’s Crosby High School basketball squad held a brisk 36 28 exhibition against the Republic Aizive during a YMCA event in Waterbury. Alden White, Crosby captain, faces a board of education ruling after a report alleged he is over 11, with a request to prove age before further play. The visiting team’s captain Ludie Barnilow led the visitors with notable play as fouls dominated the rough match.

Waterbury Alden White Crosby Board of Education Tomnignt Fenty Buller R. W. Tinker White the Republic Aizive Loral’s Ludie Barnikow Gade Republic Five Mooney Kisbrew Dix Jae Score

Gahan Predicts Big Season for Local Baseball

Gahan, head of Bridgeport's Recreation Board, predicted a big season for amateur baseball. He cited last year's interest and said the department will start early, adding three more diamonds to reach ten total. Seaside Park will host six diamonds, and a Junior City League will be organized with schedules prepared as in prior years.

Bridgeport Poo Ws Gahan Seaside Park Board of Recreation Iks

St Charles Leads Parochial School League Standings

St Charles tops the Parochial league with three straight wins as Sacred Heart trails with three wins, one loss. St Joseph sits third at two wins and one loss while St Augustine and St Johns have not yet reached three victories. Standings show St Charles 3 0 9 1000, Sacred Heart 3 1 150, St Joseph 2 1 AGT, St Augustine 4 5 3 000, St Johns 3 000.

Bettween St. Charles Sacred Heart Sacred Hearts St. Joseph St. Augustines St. Johns Wil Ls. Pre St. Charles i St. Josephs St. Augustine

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