Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1918

Page

14

Flower Sisters Lead Bridgeport Talent Showdowns

The Wilower sisters Miss Maude and Florence Flower, with Daly Ini lara proteges from New York, dominated Bridgeport venues including Union parlors and Algonquin club. Maude won most exhibitions, defeating Florence at times, while Florence and Maude traded wins in billiards and pool as crowds watched at multiple clubs with upcoming appearances and a ladies night at Bridgeport club.

Wilower Maude Florence Daly Algonquin Stud Earle Carpenter New Haven Connecticut Pacific Coast Osborne Miss Maude Flower Londonacre Miss Florence

Brady Relishes California Swing Amid Sand Green Trial

Massachusetts open champion Brady, off to the coast for a warmweather stretch, reports strong prospects for a good Bentwood Country Club season. He travels from snowbound districts to sunny Santa Barbara, notes sand greens differ from southern courses, with dry oil-treated surfaces affecting roll and pace. He teams with pros from his home state such as Tim Hanley and Frank Peebles.

Micheal Brady Inter Bentwood Country Club California Los Angeles Santa Barbara Mike Tim Hanley Frank Peebles

U.S.G.A Meeting Hints at Ouimet Reinstatement

Philadelphia January reports signal a tense U S Golf Association meeting with talk of reinstating Ouimet and other major issues. Debate centers on voting power for clubs, the stymie rule, and a potential championship revival as Western and Eastern delegates convene. Howard Perrin denies stepping down while staying busy in the coal business.

Ouimet Philadelphia United States Civil Association Bellevue-Stratford Oubinet Demputes Uncle Sam Boston Sullivan Culmet Ihns United States Golf Association Allied Western Association South Army Onis Howard W. Perrin Ouimet Minster Perrin

Informal terms spark college sports and pro ties

Amherst seeds a style revolt by renaming its hockey team Kuch while Princeton hints at shedding informal labels for varsity status. Red Pookman loses his Pitt eligibility over pro play, amid broader notes on rowing, boxing, aviation, and baseball scouting shaping early 20th century college sports.

Amherst College Princeton Amherst New England Red Pookman University of

Hendricks Named New Cardinal Manager in 191? Plans

Odds and Ends from the Diamond discuss Jack Hendricks chosen as St. Louis Cardinals manager. At 41, he is described as ambitious with twelve years of managing, a record of strong finishes, and a notable, dashing baseball philosophy. The piece blends quotes on players and teams, including Joe Bush, Pratt, Wambsganss, Willefer, Alexander, and references to fans and league politics.

Der Ww. H. McCurdy Springfield College Christian Association France Jack McKinstile Red Tops Paty Jack Hendricks St. Louis Cardinals Incana University Hendricks Bourke Cochran Jim Dunn Cleveland Indies Cleveland Joe Bush Derrish Pratt Bush Billy Pratt Wamby Bosh Frazee

Arcade Pin Stars Shine in Quiet Courtroom Tease

A murky note suggests a dispute over a $60,000 cash payment allegedly made by a president. The fragment mentions Bush and Siruni and hints at a contested loan or transfer, with no clear resolution disclosed in the available text. The obituary style lacks full context and several names appear uncertain.

Bush Siruni Wavner

Leach Released By Kansas City

Unconditional release of Leach by the Kansas City club of the American Association noted. Pittsburgh reports mention Cardinals’ spend on Frank Spyder surpassing past Pirates purchases. Heinie Zimmerman posts high batting averages and Marty O Toole sale value cited. Ward Miller released to Salt Lake City. Browns’ Loudermiles praised for control. Walter Johnson referenced as potential asset to Washington. Buffalo sent standout catchers to majors including Archer and Wilefer. minor leaguer Paddock joins WWI effort. Teo Tuero, new St Louis Cardinals pitcher, exempt from army draft. Cohan notes Ponartes may scout in Cuba.

Fielder Jones Browns St. Louis Federals Ward Miller Salt Lake City Ieagiue Gsecur Tuero St. Louis Cardinals Ken Cohan Mike Ponartes Cordinats Cuba

Colonials Challenge Top City Teams In Bold Offer

Brooklawns beats Clovers and Colonial team seeks tough tests from St Janes MW C A GolflE Victors VW MM H A and Industrial league clubs. With players Bob Farrell Steve Dondoro Frank Anderson Ray Tynel Don Griffin and Terry Hogan they invite any team to arrange a game by contacting Raymond I. Lynch at 184 Catherine Street or through The Telegram.

Colonials

Greb Confident in Claim to Beat Zulu Next Week

Harry Greb, the Pittsburgh middleweight, is set to fight Zulu on the next Tuesday night at the State Street Casino in a 16 round main event atop Union Went club’s all star card. He is also linked to bouts with Gus Christie in La Trobe Pa and with Mike O Dowd, while Zulu plans a return visit to the area next Monday. Local interest centers on the Al Thomas versus Laura Bogash bout at Hartmanns gym with Bogash favored by observers.

Harry Greb 4Ulu Wid Union Went Casino Harry Giuly Vines Gus Christie la Trobe Mike O'Dowd Greb Hogan Zulu New York al Thomas Laura Bogash Bridgeport Hartmann Bogash Mal Coogan Brooklyn Isogash Lew Brown Chic Brown Johnny Martin New Haven Young Eddy Martin Ddy Young Berters Warry Greb Pittsburgh Lula Willieve State Street Obe

Colonials Roll High Games Amid Keen League Race

The Colonial bowling event highlights Teague’s 98 high single and Wits’ 98 despite no marks. I Lee and JJ Byneh post top scores, with standings showing a tight race for league leadership as of the latest results compiled by Secretary Griffen.

Wits I. Lee JJ Byneh League Vollowing Griffen Teague Jansl PB. C U 600 I 3d Oaum Naot Nolal Pinta Vouin Taum Teun Yount So

Boxing Calendar Boxings on Various Cards and Dates

Boxing schedule lists fighters and venues including Joe Welling, Jimmy Pappas, Larry Wan son, Dyerova, Beilton, O'Dowd, Downs, Show, Tregan and others. Events span New York Philadelphia Boston St Paul Cleveland Newcastle and Trobe with rounds shown from six to twelve.

Joe Welling Tobby Suyons New York Cirens Jimmy Pappas Blarry Grekova Christie Trobe Charles Thomas Larry Wanson Philadelphia Red Dyerve Terry Brooks Boston Red Dyerova Jack Beilton Marievilly Poon Fernham Jovons Harry Grebus Mike O'Dowd St. Pau Minn Mel Larry Hansen Johnny Downs Cleveland Magk Dillon Dreartze Chip Newcastle Fasis Rousels Tommy Show Tommy Treagan

University School to Play Greenwich High

The University School meets Greenwich High in a local YMCA basketball game today. Greenwich is described as one of the Southwestern league’s fastest teams, challenging the University squad to perform their best to win.

University School Greenwich High Greenwich Five ULB T. C Providence Club

Benny Leonard Tops Lightweight Contenders in Punching Mastery

The article argues Benny Leonard is the boss of the lightweight division, noting his knockout power and the old school punch-formation. It contrasts Leonard with other champions like Ted Lewis and Mik O'Dowd and praises Joe Eagan and the old trainers for instilling the hard punching craft. It questions who is superior among ring greats.

Thei Ted Lewis Mik O'Dowd Benny Leonard Leonard Leonardn Jim Ryan Townsend Warrior Mass Magan Hi “Hayimnaker Aurelio Herrera Lavinge Walcott Tommy Tyan Olthers I. O Joe Eagan Musan Hi Perior

Also Mentioned on This Page

Flower Sisters Bridgeport Ash Company Main St U.S.G. A State St Zulu Kids Louis Bogash Greenwich Alpine Hotel Billy Hogan Frank Braithwaite Terry Lee Timer M. F. O'Connor Teka Pom Sharp Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania Intercolles Inte Rowing Association Poughkeepsie Syracuse Deri Pratt Washington Cii Mize Wadette Pinntette Wddie Bran Dull White Nat Princeton Aos Lie Ivetly Field Saty Antonio As & Tiger Yale Starvard New York City Olympic Athletic Club Jim Cooney Jias Camp Devens Boston Navy Yard Willefer Alexander Charley Weeghman Star Battery Eddie Burns Gabby Street Walter Johnson Eddie Ainsmith Petter Street Steve O'Neil Indians Johhnson Wooller Aran Clevehine Dainbury Deh- Hert Beekman Hahn Norman Harvey Danbury Foster Hs c Wempstaad Giants Philises Traves Cubs Brooklyhn Caroinas Gov. Tener Herrmann Reds Drefuss Pirates Wen Ipstead John Brush National League AN Kish Ross Tillsue Boganse Haviland Miccarfon Ba Arnott Waller Olsen Boucher Bowden Carroll Leach Kansas City Onmy Leach Hangua City Club American Association Cardinals Frank Spyder Marty O'Toole Marty Heinie Zimmerman Weinie Buffalo Jimmy Archer Bill Willefer Wally Sehans Bank Rowds Tel Paddock The Yankees Wiattle Brooklawns Clovers Park City Lablon Balog Merritt Wis Mbeh Fairmount Thunderbolts Clover Club Bolta Cleavers Graham Wrteenen Nites Tiynn Connell Vik Boyle Terviil Harper Lenvl McCarton Grean A. Hon. Ruppert Fee Ee Thunderbolts Hafele Hardie Meeney Gan Barlow J. Will Younus Nagy Johnny Bowns 1 Fon Milwaukee Shisjinuteh Matt Hinkel Willard A Milion Fred Fulton Charley Weinert Newark Clay Jack McGuigan National A.C Tom Cowler Armory A. A Charley Recantlie Ferel Roger Ferri Willie Jatellson Avish Watsy Cline Toraugl Newhaven Johnny Tillman St. Paul Jimiy Dulty Lockport X.Y Avimory Act Main English Woolen Mills Co Dorsen Harrison Krauss Birks McDonall L .F. Murren Andrews Maley Richardson Sherrin & Stouhy Smitty
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication