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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1923

Page

9

Champion After Stage Career May Fight Tendler and Walker

New York report outlines Benny Leonard planning two more fights before retirement while pursuing promotions under Billy Gibson. It notes Leonard’s ambition to box Tendler and Walker, with speculation about his postring career and the possible impact on his longtime plans.

Lew Tendler Mickey Walker New York Gene Tunney Doc Bagley Billy Gibson Benny Leonard Leonard Aucidea Benny Ehaness Teoutyd Jie'van Lew Tendruy Mooney Dasides Lug Leonia Lewendler Renny Wendler Te Hag Fanney New York City the Garden Tunney Flory Johnson Bil Brenna Harry Greb Tom Gibbens Johnson Gene Greb Clairman Muldoon

Yankees Chase Red Sox Pitcher Pennock Trade Rumor

Boston January 26. A mid winter baseball rumor says Herb Pennock may join the New York Yankees from the Red Sox next season. The report cites Frank Chance and manager Huggins as pursuing Pennock who last year won 15 games and lost 17 with a 3.11 ERA.

Doston Gene Herb Venneck Red Sox Beaver Miller Truggins Yankee Pl Zo New Orleans John Suisi Memphis Wnd Jere Hot Springs Frank Chance Pennock Frazee Joe Yannin Suggs Huggins

Cincinnati to Play Night Grid Game Inauguration

Cincinnati to host a night football game between University of Cincinnati and Kentucky Wesleyan University at Carson Field on Sept. 28. After-dark practice has occurred for years due to late classes as lighting improvements enable a satisfactory night game. The game will use the regular ball, not a ghost ball, promising precise handling and passes.

Cincinns University of Cincinnati Kentucky Wesleyan University Carson Wield gRule Witll Latonia Speing

Joie Ray Aims for More Records in Indoor Meets

New York report notes Joie Ray national mile champion expects to set more marks in Chicago and at Millrose, Brooklyn, Newark, Philadelphia, and Boston. He plans to win Wanamaker mile and hopes to crack the 3,000 meter indoor record, citing confidence and business reasons for possible retirement after this season.

New York Joice Ray Kankakee speec-Loy Lig Homed Lown Chicago Joly Ray Millrose A. A Brooklyn Newark Philadelphia Boston Wanamaker Illinois Spgeral Neste Jose Stay

Monster smoker planned by Aren's League at St Charles church

Men after events at St Charles church plan a monster smoker and entertainment in Jt John hall 1150 Pem broke street next Tuesday night. Over 1 000 accommodations arranged with star bout featuring Louis Gogash after two short plays and minstrel shows by club members Luncheon served by parish women with a long list of volunteers named.

Aren's League of Clab Mra Stepien Boucher Kawerd Royle H Elizabeth Airs William Bundock Jady James Burke John Chrisinger James Gorgan James Donnelly Margaret Conwigan Patrick J. Wanagen Mary Itynn Thomas Wigan William Fant James Foley J. ¥. Geoghegan Patrick Sammil Stephen Harrilla Mark Holmes Frank Irving John Kelly Hugh J. Lavery Loretta Lawrence Warry J. Malphey Award Morgenroth Joseph Mullins Patrick Murray John Murray Stephen P. Meaney John Myles W. Marthes John McDermott Wiliam McElroy James McManus Andrew McQueeney Joseph McCullough Joseph MecPadden Wiliam A. O'Mara

Connie Mack's Star Battery Is Signed

Connie Mack signs Edwin Americus Rommel and Cy Perkins to contracts securing the Athletics for next season. Rommel, a 97 game winner, and Perkins, praised as top catcher, form the core of the club and bolster hopes to match or exceed last year's performance.

Conndl Mack Philadelphia Connie Mack Athletics Edwin Americus Rommel Cy Perkins

Moran Restes CP in Boxing Bout Injury

Pat Moran of New Orleans, light weight, injured his left hand during a bout with Lew Tendler of Philadelphia last Friday. He will need to rest and will be unable to train or fight for about a month, according to his camp.

Pat Moran New Orleans Lew Tendler Philadelphia Law Raymond

Giants Announce New Pitchers and Marlin Camp

New York Giants announce the addition of catcher Alex Gaston and several pitchers including Jim Tierney and George Schesler as spring plans form at Marlin. Groh reports knee is fine and preparations begin with veteran and rookie arms, while Heydler schedules NL Spring Meeting at Waldorf on Feb 13.

Ion New York Giants Yeaterday Alex Gaston Heinie Groh Marlin Lotto Fron Ralph “Shinners Jim Tierney Iinetech Washington Bredantman Dewey Defaureus Brooklyn Nid Bsig Hamman Jett Tesreau John Fred Matlin San’ Antonio McGraw Tamman Jack Scott Hugh McQuillan Jess Barnes Virgil Barnes Claude Jonnard Bill Ryan V ¥Rey Johnson Clinton Blume Earl Webb Gar Morrison Fred Lucas Chester Lucas Fred Hamman George Schesler South Pains Nebf Bentley Crengros Polo Grounds Voight George Walburg Alarlin Gaston Casey John Anderson Jim Kernan Casey Dolan Heydler John Heydler Waldorf-Astoria Dan Johnson Philadelphia

Stengel brings a new player home from Orient tour

Casey Stengel boasts of a new Russian prospect named Sergius Soppolokkovich, described as a ringer for Hack Miller. The colorful report notes his physique and skills, likening him to legends Rollie Felder and Honus Wagner, with jokes about beard trimming and name changes to fit Major League norms.

Casey Stengel Jie Orient Hack ‘Miler Cubs Sergius Soppolokkovich Ike Bob Meuse Rollie Felder Honus Wagner Murphy

Babe Ruth Returns to Stage in Prime Storefront Style

New York reports Babe Ruth, scarred from farm life, arrived for treatment and a few days in the city. He vows to repay the “dirty faced kids” who worshipped him, saying he has trained hard this winter on the Massachusetts farm and hopes to rejoin the Yankees soon.

New York Dudbury Mass Witter Babe Ruth Uth Ike Babeng Bop Meuse Huth Fia Wras Farg Kerefanth Jug Sligger James J. Walker Babe Ruth Senator Walker Babe Let Upper Massachusetts

Greb Returns Home Ahead of Madison Square Garden Title Fight

Pittsburgh light heavyweight Greb returns from training to prepare for next Tuesday’s 175 pound American light heavy title bout at Madison Square Garden with Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia. Loughran seeks the title in his Garden debut after two prior meetings with Greb, all unofficial decisions. Flournoy organizes a supporting card with a twelve round semi final and several shorter bouts to be announced tomorrow.

New York Gre Pinsburgh Madison’ Square Garden Tommy Louchran Philadelphia Greb Pittsburgh Billy Shade Loughran Garden Quaker City Grew Wrank Flournoy New Iy Flournoy

Shields Named to Fill Boston Athletic Association Vacancy

Larry Shields, former Penn mile champion and now dwelling in Springfield Massachusetts, is invited to fill the vacancy created by Hal Cuthill's death on the Boston A. A. track team. The Unicorn emblem lacks a B. A. A. runner this year in the famed Hunter Mile event.

Larry Shields Penn Springfield Mass Boston

Mrs Mallory to headline Heights Casino tourney

New York Jan. 26 Mrs Molla Mallory national tennis champion will enter the spinial invitation tournament at the Heights Casino beginning next Monday. She faces tough rivals including Miss Leslie Bancroft of Boston who already ranks second nationally. Other Boston entrants may include Miss Worth Sigourney and Mrs Frank H Godfrey. The singles field is limited to thirty two with finals on the fifth day. A week after the event Mallory sails for France to compete on the Riviera.

Molla Mallory the Heights Leslie Bancroft Boston Misset Bancroft Mallory Miss Bancroft Mrs. Mallory France Riviera

Gould Beats Clarke In Canadian Racquets Round

Jay Gould of Philadelphia defeated H C Clarke of Boston in straight sets 15-7 15-5 15-8 today in the second round of the Canadian Racquets tournament in Montreal.

Montreal Jay Gould Philadelphia H. C. Clarke Boston

National Outdoor Speed Skating Race Postponed Today

Races in Chicago scheduled for today were postponed due to the ice being too soft. The postponement affects the National Outdoor Championship events and delays the day’s schedule.

Chicago

Nine Moist Ball Users Still In Major Leagues In 1924

New York Jan 26 report on the plan to phase out spitball pitchers from the major leagues over the next few seasons. Eight names have left the list, with Faber Shocker Quinn and Coglewski among the American League leaders remaining. Grimes and Mitchell head the National League survivors.

New York Fasty Company Marvin Goodwin Stanley Covereskiq Indians Bhoker Browns Quinn and Russell Red Sox Faber White Sox Grimes Mitchell Robins Tioake Cardinals Fillingin Braves Quinn Doak Douglas Goodwin Rudolph Ofouglas Carinas Dick Rupph Boston Nationals Shoker C Gleskie Sotheron Shaker Shocker Burleigh Grimes Burleigh

Babe Adams May Leave Diamond

Babe Adams of St Joseph Missouri says he will not appear in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform this season and will retire permanently from baseball if he cannot obtain his release. Barney Dreyfuss, president of the Pittsburgh National League club, says Adams can play until he is ready to quit life. A report from Bethany Missouri had claimed the veteran pitcher announced retirement from organized baseball.

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