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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1921

Page

8

Delaney Stops Marshall With Third Consecutive KO

Bridgeport middleweight Jack Delaney defeated Ted Marshall of Pawtucket in the seventh round at Providence. Delaney, weighing 160 pounds, landed a right uppercut that floored Marshall and clinched a third straight knockout in the semi final ahead of a Turner‑Dowd bout. Both fighters weighed 160 pounds. crowd reaction and future plans were discussed afterward.

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Racing Results From New Orleans Turf Meet

Race summaries show multiple claiming and handicap events across six furlong to one mile distances. Notable entries include Jongs Jim Fogg, Repeat, Romper, and Diamondale with times around 1:13 to 2:07, and figures like O'Malley 106 and Frank W. 193 in various races.

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Connecticut Golfers Win Pinehurst Prizes

Connecticut players dominated the Pinehurst golf contest in North Carolina on Tan. 28 Mrs. John D. Armstrong of New Haven captured the week end prize Hotchkiss School led the field of over four dozen competitors in a daylong tournament with 24 score.

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Providence Polo Five Here Sunday

The Providence Goldbugs travel to Casino to face Bridgeport polo team Sunday afternoon. Key players include Rid Williams and Sax Lyons as they defend against a fast Rhode Island attack. A preliminary match features Federal and Rese Bude with Provitendo and Billy First Rush.

Providence Fall River Tigers Federale Resebude

Trinity Fullback Quits to Enroll at Colgate

Hartford January report states Trinity star Kenneth Bleecker has enrolled at Colgate, resigning from the 1920 football eleven and leaving Trinity’s athletic prospects in doubt. The Flushing high school standout, a top punter and quarterback, left on the eve of midyear exams, prompting dismay among Trinity students and faculty. Bleecker’s departure may force new plans for next season as rumors of further star players leaving circulate.

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Strangler Lewis Almost Mobbed In Kansas City

World wrestling champion Strangler Lewis faced a hostile crowd in Kansas City Thursday night after attempting his favorite head lock on Gustav Bulzo. Police guarded Lewis to his hotel as fans pressed for a closer view, while Lewis remained confident in his signature move and its role in promoting the sport.

Lewis Kansas City Gustav Bulzo Ecrowda Gaddock

Providence Loses To Fall River In Hard Luck Game

Lowell and Providence Polo clash ends in a hard luck loss for Providence. Harkins leads Lowell with multiple scores as Fahrner and Williams contribute for Providence. Final: Lowell 8 Providence 4 with a strong third period and key rushes by Fahrner and Williams.

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Yale Tossers Elect Waterbury Captain

Naberl Louis Munger of Waterbury was elected captain of the Yale basketball team yesterday as Yale L024 selections named him leader for the season.

Munger Waterbury YALE Naberl Louis Munger Walerurs

Havana Entrie s First ace Three furlongs two year olds purae Sted

Today’s entries show multiple race cards with early fields including two year olds in first race at three furlongs and a second race for older horses over twelve furlongs with purses around 700 dollars. Odds and entries list Bitter Biting Orris Deed Indian Whis ring Margaret Nash and others in varied weight classes. Weather clear track fast. notes mention New Orleans entries and a Crescent City handicap later in the card.

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Man O War Makes Final Appearance at Lexington

Man O War, the famed American pace horse, drew a near capacity crowd at the Kentucky Association track as he made his last appearance. Clyde Gordon guided the premier horse in a final gallop from the stretch, with Kentucky admirers cheering. Samuel D. Riddle, owner, thanked locals before the horse was taken to Minata Farm for his future home.

Lexington Man O' Wart America Bhnal Angerance Kentucky Association Lin Clyde Gordon Dan Stan O' War Samuel D. Riddle Kentucky

Trinity Tossers Face Y M H A Five Sunday

The Trinity basketball five from Brooklyn will arrive tomorrow aiming to beat the Y M H A at the Madison Avenue gym. The Trinity squad, one of New York’s best, finished second in the Brooklyn league last season and will field the same lineup with Mooney and Benson expected to start.

Trinity Basketball Brooklyn Y. M. HW Madison Avenues Trinity New York State Brooklyn Basketball Jeague Attuc

Met yHaes Basket Captain At Andover

The text notes a team captain from Met yHaes who played guard for the freshman year at Andover, indicating leadership role and position on the squad.

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Algonquin Billiardists Beat Seasides in Interclub Matches

Algonquin players win all three interclub matches against Seaside club at the Algonquin. D Prior posts a high average of 7.4 over twenty innings, top score 25 with a 8 run. Waldo records 4 to 250 final. Other results: Bryan defeats Lockwood 139-102. Booth beats Cutting 150-435. Bridgeport pocket billiards team takes two of three from Masonic club with Holmes 125, Ward 115, Ingoldsby 112, Golden 67, Pendleton 125, Diehl 103.

W. D. Prior Algonquin Prior Waldo Bryan Lockwood Seaside Booth Cutting Bridgeport Asonis Masonic Club Acores Holmes Ward Masonic Ingoldsby Golden Pendleton Diehl

Benny Leonard May Cancel Trip Abroad for Title Match

Benny Leonard, lightweight champion, plans to stay stateside as heavy talk of big money overseas fades. He may face the winner of Britton vs Lewis, with Leonard poised to become unified champion if the match materializes. Boxing experts see Leonard prevailing over Britton or Lewis, and suggest a welterweight future if needed. Local promoters note Rogash and Lau as possible contenders if Leonard pursues the title here.

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Johnny Shugrue Earns $5000 in a Month in Waterbury

Johnny Shugrue, 19, earns over $5000 since January 4 in Waterbury, averaging about $1000 weekly. If this pace continues, he would amass about $52,000 by year end 1981. The piece compares his earnings with past champions and notes the potential for a long boxing career.

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Farmman Fights Wildlife Menace Protecting Chickens

A farmer named Vwayette in January struggles to guard his henhouse. He has killed more than 30 skunks, six weasels, and about three dozen groundhogs this winter as he works to protect his flock.

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