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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1923

Page

17

Hartford Infield Prospects With Belanger Conway and De moe

Hartford January report outlines tackling a strong infield for the Eastern League season. Belanger at first, Conway at second, De moe at short, Hank at third, with Hauk replacing injured personnel. manager Clarkin notes Hillis not guaranteed a spot.

Belanger Hank Conway Demoe Hartford Jerry Taslanger Rip Conway Shorty Demoe Ted Hank Will 13Elanger Hauk Waterbury Dave Hillis Rochester Capital City Hillis James 4. Clarkin Huttar Massachusetts Guardian Ad Litem King Cole Jerry Rip Minnesota Falstaff Shorty Demon Shorty Annette Kellerman

Lin dsley leads hydraulic league standings overview

The Leopards hold 27 wins and 18 losses with an average around 6,600, while the Jaguars are 16 and 19 with a similar metric. Standings show Leopards 27 18 0 and Jaguars 26 18 a Canaries rows 3b 20 Beavers 34 Basy Wows 16. League records cite high individual totals by Lin dsley and team marks by Lions and Jaguars.

Leopards Jaguars Toast Yost Linslay Lowe Canaries Beavers Basy

Stratford High Beats Fairfield 20 to 10 on Legion Hall Floor

Stratford High edged Fairfield High 20 to 10 yesterday afternoon at the American Legion hall in Fairfield. Stratford rolled to its seventh straight win of the season aided by tight defense and captain Bedell's key basket stifling Fairfield.

Stratford High Fairfield Stratford High School Fairfield High American Legion Hall Stratfordites Bedell Stratford

Mello Burns to Coach G C Girls K of Garter 13

The article previews a Saturday night game headlined by the Royal Triangles of Port Chester and the CG OG Girls under the Kaceys management with Miss Carrie Gerald as manager and Mello Burna coaching. The Stamford All Stars face the DC girls as the lineup includes Carroll Leach Waters Cutthouse Gerald Fitelsoun Hancock Casper. The clash features a 7:30 start and a 9:15 main game with references to players Dadson McGraw Sullivan Rowe and referee Joe Waters.

Royal Triangles Port Chester Triangles Kaceys CG. OG Carrie Gerald Mello” Burna Notré Dame Carroll Leach Waters Cuthouse Gerald Fitelsoun Hancock Casper D. C Stamford All Stars Bingey Peeesessee

Hamilton and Lee 10 Fight At Park Tonight

The Park Theatre hosts a boxing card led by Art Lee versus Jack Hamilton for the feature. Earlier, Joe King vs Julius West is the curtain raiser with Kine favored to lose again. Nick Lovinack and Dixie Mason clash in a postponed bout while Joe Smith appears with Lou Bogash refereeing.

Park Theatre Joe King Julius West Kine West Art Lee Jack Hamilton Hamilton Nick Lovinack Dixie Mason Jack Dempsey Max Baum Joe Smith Lou Bogash

Col William A Gaston to donate trophy for Legion games

Boston January 24 Col William A Gaston will donate a new trophy for a special 660 yard run at the American Legion games on February 22 to replace the one looted last year by Fake Driscoll of Meston College. Driscoll won the trophy in 1920 921 and 7822 and gained permanent possession.

Boston Williamt A Gaston Driscoll Meston College

Bernstein to Meet Baird on Saturday in Harlem

New York January 24 Jack Bernstein the new local boxing sensation and Harl Baird of California are scheduled to box twelve rounds at the Commonwealth of Harlem on Saturday night. They posted forfeits yesterday with Jess McMahon of the club an act that, barring unforeseen accident, alludes one of the best matches Manager McMahon ever offered patrons.

New York Jack Bernstein Harl Baird California The Commonwealth Harlem Jess McMahon McMahon

IBBONS BETTER THAN DEMPSEY IN GREB'S OPINION

New York Jan 24 Tom Gibbons too small for Jack Dempsey? Harry Greb American light heavyweight champion said he would rather fight Dempsey than Gibbons and insisted Gibbons is not too small to face Dempsey. He ranked Gibbons as a tougher opponent and credited his own training experiences with both fighters.

New York Tom Gibbons Jack Dempomsey Harry Geb Billy Shae Fourth Regiment Armory Jersey City Gibbons Dempsey St. Paul Billy Miske Benton Harbor Simothered Hahn Mts Pittsburgh Lash Boul Aadtison Trempser Gilbons Ile Jack H Tye Jack Dempsey

Tunney with Gibson under manager Billy Gibson

A fragmented notice states that Gene Tunney former light heavyweight champion of America is under Billy Gibson management after a recent bout. The readable text mentions Punney and Doc Bugley in connection with the arrangement, with garbled snap references to the war period.

Vene Tunney America i Billy Gibson Punney Doc Bugley Severe Connect Tunney Oat Gley Nee Shaerly Wir

Many big bouts listed to be staged in N Y this year

New York boxing prospects forecast a record year with outdoor venues at Polo Grounds and Yankee Stadium set to host championship fights. Dempsey plans two to three summer bouts likely against Willard in Jersey City and possibly Wille, Gibbons, Tunney, Greb, and Leonard also tied to major showdowns. Leonard-Tendler and Kilbane-Criqui draws eyed, while Villa Wilde and Tremaine matchups loom as summer attractions.

New York Polo Grounds Yankee Stadium Jack Dempsey Jess Willard Jersey City Jack Jess Boyle New Jersey Dempsey Harry Wille Dempsey Will Be Called Mwpon Tom Gibbons St. Paul Floyd Johnson Luis Tirpe Johnson Gibbons Firpe Brennate Ainter Tunney Greb Pawel Jim Corbett Kid McCoy Johnny Wilson Wilson Jim Delaney Mike Gibbons Delaney Mickey Walker Walker Bennny Leonard Jersey Leonard-Tentler Benny Leonard Lew Tendler Doxing Leonard Tendler Benny Johnny Kilbanne Eugene Criqui Kilbane Criqui Joe Lynch Carl Tremaine Tremaine Jimmy Dunn

Canada To Enter Amateur Boxing Tourney At Madison Square Garden

Canada will send its strongest boxing team to the Metropolitan Association USA bouts at Madison Square Garden on February 6 and 7. The lineup includes Davidson, George Smith, Douglas Lewis, Harry Henning, Charles McCoulton, and Larry Gains with Montreal likely providing 135 and 136 pound selections. The team recently won an inter tournament in Pittsburgh, defeating the Allegheny Mountain champions.

New Yori Canada Oon Aetropolitan Association

Penn Spring grid practice limited to special groups

Philadelphia Jan 24 Coach Lou Young of the University of Pennsylvania football team announced spring practice would be limited to special groups within the squad. Andy Smith of Southern California will assist. Young says the aim is to teach each man the specific skills needed for his position.

Philadelphia Lou Young University of Pensylvania Andy Smith Southern California Young Eilly

Church league 10 second series starts February 8

The Church League 10 opens its second series on February 8 with Nichols M E meeting Summerfield M E at City gym. Presley hall hosts First Presley versus First MME and Universalist versus First Baptist. The season table shows United Congregational, Stratford M E, Presbyterian, and others in close race as February games roll on.

Church League Nichols M. E Summerfield M. E City Gym Presley Hall Presley Universalists First Baptist Presleys United Fo Nichols M. EH Summerfield Wok United Congregational Stratford M Presbyterian Wirst Universalist Summerfield MI Washington Park Jr. MW First MI Park SL. Congregational Stratford M. MH Simmerfield Presbyterian Va Nichols A Unis Washington Park Nichols Stratford Eoova First Nichols ME Park 81 Congregational Washington Park Age Tas Taitoa Congregational Tirst Nichola Stratford Moof Park St Suesday Summerfield MM. BE Washington Park M. DB Ayriguals ME Washington Park M. EE Park St. Congregational Stratford Ma Summerfield M

Devon Tossers Edge Rocks In Tight Victory

Devon A C defeated the Rocks 20 to 17 in Devon last night ending the Rocks winning streak. The Devonnettes extended their own streak, while St James maidens struggled with Miss Mulligan scoring for her team as Devon ettes built a 23 point total.

Black Rocka Devon A.C Devon Devonnettes St. James Maidens Miss Mulligan Saints Devonettes

Matty's Best Year Was Season of 1908

In 1908 Christy Mathewson had a stellar season winning 37 games with 32 of those starts yielding two or fewer runs. He pitched 14 shutouts and 10 one run games while eight contests saw two runs allowed. Matty's performance contrasted with Walter Johnson who often faced tight losses despite strong outings. Johnson's teams faced more 1 to 0 defeats than any other pitcher.

Christy Mathewson Matty Walter Johnson Walter

Tilden Aims for Big Tennis Year After Finger Amputation

William Tilden speaks on returning to action with a bandaged right finger and plans for a busy season. He expects to play in Montreal Buffalo and Indianapolis in the spring, doubles with Sandy Weiner, and a route through Missouri Illinois and National Clay Court events. He may defend the Davis Cup in doubles in September if ranking allows.

Wiliam Tilden Tilden Art William J. Swartley Philadelphia Chicago Ddunter Vincent Richards Lon Tilden Montreal Sandy Weiner Buffalo Indianapolis Missouri Illinois California Pacific Northwest Big Bill

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