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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1920

Page

9

Inter-Club Billiard Tourney Tonight Indian Turner Wins

Indian boxer Clay Turner defeats Williams in a 12 round contest at the Casino, Turner landing lefts and rights to overwhelm Williams after a fierce, crowd-filled battle. Referee Dave Fitzgerald raises Turner's hand as promoters, clubs, and fans hail the win, with co bouts featuring Bud Palmer and Al Ketchel replacement Brown.

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Oppose Changing Of Tennis Rules

In New York on January 20 opponents of proposed changes to United States tennis playing rules urged consultation with other nations before the February 6 meeting. Adee and former president Wrenn warned that new foot fault, scoring, and handicap proposals could disrupt global uniformity and threaten Davis Cup prospects. They cautioned against unilateral rule changes and urged international cooperation to avoid embarrassing precedents.

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Billiard Games at Masonic Club Tonight

Bridgeport billiardists visit the Masonic temple tonight for the first Inter-Club clash in the tourney. The match starts at 8 o’clock with each club fielding five heat players. a large crowd is expected.

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Mike O'Dowd Knocks Out Young Fisher in Syracuse Bout

Mike O'Dowd stopped Young Fisher in the later rounds of a scheduled boxing match in Syracuse New York tonight. The St Paul fighter Miku WDoend was not a factor as O'Dowd delivered the decisive attack securing a knockout.

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Shades of Old Heavyweights Lamps Dempsey's Latest Photo

Jack Dempsey the world heavyweight champion is shown in Los Angeles as a belted movie star. A press agent notes Dempsey entertained Ruth Roland and Rosemary Theby at his home, then demonstrated a champion's powerful arms in the garden.

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Harvard seeks earlier date for English regatta to defend cup

Cambridge Mass January 26 Informal request has been sent to England to move the English Henley regatta dates three weeks earlier so Harvard may defend the Grand Challenge Cup and Yale might challenge. A letter from a Harvard rowing insider notes Yale also could be affected by the June 30 start and the New London regatta on June 2. The Union Boat Club here is preparing a crew of former varsity rowers for Henley.

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Favor New York Boy for Ice Championship

Joy Moore of New York shows strong chances to win the international skating title at Lake Placid on February 14. The teen skater, once a virtual unknown, has impressed by defeating rival Feyraw in both the half mile and one mile northern championships after a setback to Charles Tewstraw in the Eastern championship.

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Bridgeport May Get Help from Comiskey's Sox

Bridgeport may gain big league help next summer as Charley Comiskey recalls support for Walsh. Old Roman Walsh could gain access to Sox youngsters while Comiskey weighs a few trades. Walsh plans to assess Bridgeport’s current talent after veterans get a chance to prove themselves.

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Wrestling Purse Split For Caddock Stecher Title Bout

Forty thousand dollars will be split between Frank L. Curley and the Caddock Stecher promoters for the Madison Square Garden bout next Friday night. A film company pays thirty thousand for the film rights. Caddock and Stecher are billed as the two best heavyweight catch-as-catch-can wrestlers in the nation, with Caddock the champion and Stecher his top challenger. Curley helped revive wrestling’s standing after prior promoter troubles.

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Smith Outpoints Bob Martin in Cleveland

Sergeant Ray Smith of Camden New Jersey out pointed Bob Martin of Akron Ohio in a slashing ten round boxing bout in Cleveland. Smith won five rounds Martin three with two even rounds. Each boxer scored a clean knockdown.

Cleveland Ray Smith Camden N. J Bob Martin Akron Ohio Smith Martin

New Chinese Boxer Georgie Lee Emerges in California

A Chinese glove swinger named Georgie Lee is reported in California as a skilled boxer. The piece recalls Ah Chung, a New York lightweight who faced Benny Leonard and was stopped in six rounds, noting Leonard later built his power and ambition after winning the China championship.

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California Accepts Two Harvard Dates for Harvard Series

Cambridge mass January 26 The University of California baseball team will play Harvard at Soldiers Field on June 2 and June 9 The June 2 game depends on Harvard not needing a playoff with Princeton on that date The UC management telegraphed the arrangements today and indicated both games are conditional on Harvard’s postseason schedule.

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Young Fitzsimmons Defeats Ed West in Weight Bout

Ferley Cipy Jan 26 Young Bob Miasimmrons, son of the former world heavyweight champion, scored a decisive victory in his second appearance in the ring. His opponent Eddie Wert of Newark retired in the seventh round after a sustained assault from the early rounds.

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Automatic Machine Players Rally Past Brass Co in League Play

In a key Industrial Leagues clash Automatic Machine roared back to beat Brass Co Union Plant 14 to 8 as Cretella and Shorty lead the scoring. Acme Shear also upset Brass Co to boost their standings while Lakes and UT MMC loom in a pivotal Thursday double feature.

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Y M H A Opens Season At Brooklawn Tonight

The Y M H A basketball team hosts the New Haven Stars at Brooklawn dancing pavilion tonight at 3 o'clock in a season opener. A large crowd is expected as dancing will follow the game. Lineups list New Haven Bruzeport Gribert Yroeney Killert Fitelson Botwinick Cohen Witken Anthony Meyer Green.

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Aviators Sent Flying in Junior League Tilt

Three junior league games were played at the Boys' Club last night. The Submarines defeated the Blue Ribbon Midgets 19 to 2 in the first, the Americans fell to Twin Oaks 19 to 2 in the second, and the Putnams edged the A visitors 7 to 5 in the final contest after a tight finish.

Blue Ribbon Twin Oaks Putnams

Bushers Trip South Aims For Biker Adjustments

The note describes preparing for a southern trip, planning a pink bike, a yellow model, and a goren unit. It mentions tuning a batting executable by swat ting holdover flies in dad's store to slick things for winter.

Nat's trap shooting tourney set for Cleveland

New York Jan 26 The American handicap tournament of the American Trap Shooting Association will be held in Cleveland August 23 to 28 Stoney McLinn secretary manager said shooters from all states of the union and four provinces of Canada will participate in the contest

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