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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1918

Page

12

Bridgeport Boxing Show Promises Big Cards At Casino

Matchmaker Billy Hogan brings 25 round boxing program to the State Circus Casino tonight with Greb vying for a title shot. The main bout features Greb vs Zulu with Thomas vs Bogash and Eddy vs Martin on the undercard. Tickets on sale at noon. doors open at 6, first bout at 7:30 and all fights run quickly to fit fuel rules.

Billy [Logark Union Boat Club Reil Zzhat Billy Grebof Yn Hogan Bridgeport Zuli Harry Greb Battling Levinsky Gus Christie la’ Trobe Jay McCoy

Zulu Wid Faces Tough Test with Greb Bout Tonight

Live update notes Zulu Wid ready to face Harry Greb despite past feuds and doubts. The Pittsburgh challenger’s recent wins heighten expectations, while sides discuss knockout chances and Greb's resilience. Chic Brown’s boxing ventures, including a New Haven cafe investment, are also covered along with Pete Hartley’s lightweight claim and potential matchups in New England.

New Haven High to Host Saturday Basketball Game

New Haven High School meets Alau She Gridgepark Hugh school basketball team Saturday afternoon in a focal game. City lads won their first game in New Haven, while local players prepare to challenge the visitors and defend home court.

Alau Hugh New Haven Hg Mim City New Lineven Jim City City of Elms

Speed carnival at Dover and hints of racing notes

Speed carnival at Dover dominates a jumble of horse and trotting notes. Mentions of Alberta 2:14 1-4 sent to Harrie Grasse, Single C. 2:00 earnings over $31,000, and various horses racing avenues from Minneapolis to Lexington. Wagers, trainers, and several oblique racing tidbits fill the page with seasonal horse sport chatter.

Alberta Harrie Grasse

Athletes Gossip Highlights Matches and Contests

Fort Hancock athletic director Journenay eyes a tug of war against Boston on February 2 with George Brown arranging. Melvin Sheppard may send a team to the Boston A A games, a rare comeback. Amateur boxing entries for the intercity tournament at Pittsburgh next month draw heavy interest at the New York Athletic Club. Sparrow Robertson reports James Maybury seriously ill in St Paul, though still a Wall of Fame name. Michael Devaney to compete in Hunter mile at the Boston games, likely winner. The Kammerer Trophy will go to the school team scoring the most points at the swinning championship next Monday night. Kiyat’s return thrills at Madison Square Garden as he wins the 1,000-yard run.</S:

Journenay Fort Hancock Boston George Brown New York Athletic Club Pittsburgh Sparrow Robertson St. Paul James Maybury Maybury Athletic Wall of Fame Michael J. Devaney Millrose Alitte the Association York Thebert W. Kammerer Teds New York Kiyat Madison Square Garden

Sunday baseball gains public support in Albany session

The state legislature appears convinced of a strong public demand for Sunday baseball. A hearing conducted yesterday showed not only metropolitan lawmakers but many rural members backing the measure, signaling broad consent for the sport on Sundays.

Albany, Jr Aecanvass Metropoitan

Sled Team Manager Hope Fueled by Succeeds Hobby

An unnamed figure, Hobby Succeeds Barry Boston, is favored to become the team manager replacing Jac after a season near completion. The report notes draft dodging risks and lists family dependencies, while other figures named include Billy Nelson and several players and staff in a noisy, uncertain segment.

Ansonia Teavy

Uncertain Future for Industrial League Amid Hall Dispute

Dan Quilty, owner of Colonial Hall, will decide whether the Industrial League can resume at the hall after a Garfield order, with Friday night games under review and talks ongoing between Davis and Quilty. Connecticut League play resumes Thursday, enthusiasm high as scheduling issues are settled, Ansonia and Norwalk squads set for key matchups, Harstrom and Stamford prep game scheduled as preliminary.

Dan Quilty Colonial Hall Blue Ribbon Bames Prettr Davis Prof Quilty Garfield Havis Quity Az

254 Golfers in the Service Figures Show

Howard Whitney reports 6,654 golfers wearing army or navy uniforms, with many clubs not listing their in service members. The piece notes Tommy Kerrigan of Siwanoy enlisted, and Francis Ouimet may stay in Camp Devens as a sergeant. Clubs report coal conservation actions and the urge to publicize patriotic efforts.

Howard Whitley United States Giolf Association Philadelphia Whitney Navy Tommy Kerrigan Siwanoy Tommy Exunyon Board Francis Ouimet Camp Devens Infantry Francis Howard IF. Whitney H. A. Garfield

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