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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1923

Page

7

Millrose Meet to Bring Top Track Stars to Madison Square Garden

Cracked athletes from across the country gather for the Millrose Indoor Meet at Madison Square Garden in New York. The event features renowned middle distance runners like Dick Wolters of Ames University and a strong field in the 600 yards and two thirds mile events, with records expected to fall and extensive renovations to the banked track to aid speed.

New York Millrose Athletic Association Madison Square Garden Middle West Dick Wolters Ames University Wolters Avolters Millrose Allen Hellfrich Tom Campbell Earl Eby Melvin Suttner Walter Koppisch Bs Eby Lawson Finilfrich Campbell Koppisch Carlier RS Devaney Sullvan Connolly Watson Burke Leslia Sellers Cork Wil Anewer Gail Sid Leslie Leslie Abe Devaney J. J. Sonnelly Georgetown University Harvard Cook Ray Rodman Wanamaker Joie Ray Tay Kerker Kay Watson Walter Higgins B. EB. Sonboen B. Garvey Marvin Rick J. M. Rathburn William Goodwin Arthur Cassat Joie Hay Chicago Flyer Murchison McAllister LeConey Wefers Dy.lever Farrell Scholz Graeb Murchisom McAllister Joe Ray Devaney Penn State Larry Shields Aan Jdelfrich Marenhison O'Brien Helfrich Woodring Wriscoll Dudley

Jocko Conlin Set to Reinforce Boston Braves Infield

Jocko Conlin is expected to join the Boston Braves for spring training at St Petersburg and solidify the infield. With Horace Ford at short and Conlin at second, the Braves aim for a smooth defense and a permanent quartet, following the Evers and Maranville breakup.

Jocko Conlin Boston Braves Boston Jocko Conlon Boston National League Grantdown Braves Evers- Maranville Mitchell Mred Rawlings Christenbury Nicholson Kopf Ford Horace Ford Keystone Barbare Larry Kopfa

Harvard Hockey Team Improves After Yale Victory

Harvard, Cambridge, Mass. June report notes the Crimson’s first annual win in the Yale series, with John Flint replacing Chandler Bigelow in net and delivering solid goaltending. Joe Larocque at center, George Walker and Frannie Hill on the wings, Maurans Beals in good form, and Captain Owen rounding into shape after a dip in form. Rod Crosby and Owen form a strong defensive pair as Harvard seizes momentum in the rivalry.

Cambridge Mass Jun Yale Crimson John Flint Chandler Bigelow George Walker Frannie Hill Maurans Beals Owen George Harvard Rod Crosby

Seattle backs three mile rowing race decision

Seattle Washington January 28 The University of Washington voted for a three mile race on the Hudson next summer after a deadlock among regatta stewards and rowing officials. Coach Catlow and Darwin Meisnest attended the meeting with varsity oarsmen and post grads. It was noted Readington would object to four miles.

Seattle Wash Olassie Hudson University of Washington Els Catlow Darwin Meisnest Manuger Weadington

Black Ringer for Eddie Plank Help from Red Sox Scouts

Boston rumors say manager Frank Chance is pursuing trades with Baltimore or Louisville as Red Sox scouts push to sign left handed pitcher Dave Black. Black, 185 pounds and 6 feet 3 inches, emerged after Mordecai Brown encouraged a pro career, drawing interest from Mordecai Brown and Mike Donlin with ties to Cubs and St. Louis Cardinal talks.

Boston Red Sox Baltimore Louisville Frank Chance Red Sox Inns Dave Black Activites New Ireland Big Varue Cuti Fen Sox Cub St. Louis Cardinal Black American Association Milwaukee Thomas Wilson Sporting Goods House Chicago Modecai Brown Mordecai Brown Chicago Aid Exper Dave Tavkler Cubs Beneft Mike Donlin Mike Mordecai Brown Mile Donlin Davenport Town

Holdouts Will Play in Brooklyn or Not at All

New York January 28 Dutch Ruether premier Dodger southpaw and first holdout of the season will wear a Brooklyn uniform at season start or not play big league ball. Charles Ebbets states no chance of a Ruether trade and that he will play in Brooklyn this year or not at all. The dispute centers on a $10,000 salary with no condition while Ebbets offers a fair contract.

New York Dutch Ruether Dodger Brooklyn Charles Ebbets Carter Giants Wruether Teaether Squire Ebbets Rebby Harry Warper Clarence Mitchell Tintbush Squire Siphers Ebbets JB Traether

Tunney Earned Over $45 000 With Bagley

Gene Tunney, future heavyweight champ, earned $46,500 across twelve bouts as of January 28 in New York. The article lists his prior purses with opponents including Marty Greb, Battling Levinsky, Tom Loughran, Charley Weinert, Whitey Weneel, and others, noting manager change to Bil Gibson effective February 9.

New York Bil Gibson Gene Tunney Greenwich Village Tunney Gent Marty Greb Battling Levinsky Tomay Loughran Charley Weinert Weinert Jack Burke Pay Keiser Keiser Chuely Wiggins Jack Cllford Whitey Weneel

From Caddie to Champion at Skokie Golf Championship

A golfer recounts his path to the National Championship after victory in the Southern Open at New Orleans. He details prep at Highland Country Club Pittsburgh and Oakmont, focus on the mashie shot, practice at Skokie, lessons from W. C. Fownes Jr., and strategic course study across Chicago before the Skokie event.

Highland Country Club New Orleans Pittsburgh Skokie Oakmont W. C. Fownes, Jr New Orleons Mashie Maggie Fittsburgh Jock Hutchison

Princeton Tiger Crew schedules five 1923 races

Princeton announces a five race spring rowing schedule led by a May 26 American Henley finale in Philadelphia. The Orange and Black varsity and freshman crews travel to Boston for a May 6 Saece with Harvard and Navy, and to Lake Carnegie for a May 19 Big Three clash against Cambridge and Cornell.

Princeton N.W George J. Havel Philadelphia Harvard Navy Lake Carnégie Lake Carnegie Charles River Cambridge Lake Cayuga N. Y Cornell

Charney Pitts of Australia Named Tendler Opponent

Pitts to box Lew Tendler in next Monday night’s wind up as announced by the Arena tonight. Charney Pitts replaces Johnny Mendelson at Milwaukee who cannot box due to an injured hand.

Philadelphia Charney’ Pilts Australia Lew Tendler Fitts Johnny Mendelson Milwaukee

Curtin to Fight Tremaine After Boxing Board Edict

Irish heavyweight Johnny Curtin defends himself against accusations he dodged a bout with Carl Tremaine of Cleveland at the Garden last Friday. Tremaine had defeated an inexperienced foe, boosting his stock before Curtin agreed to the match. Curtin says he will meet Tremaine, the commission ordering the pairing before any other bout. He plans to travel to Red Bank to work out and vows not to fear Tremaine.

New York Johnny Curtin Carl Tremaine Cleveland Garden Curtin Mike Ballerino Tremaine Boxing Board Red Bank John

Glenn Myatt arrival spurs ONeill spring conditioning

Cleveland dispatch reports Steve ONeill Indians catcher begins conditioning at M C A gym as winter winds howl. Anxious to raise speed and arm strength for Lakeland and Hot Springs, ONeill adapts training with eye on Glenn Myatt joining lineup. Pitchers Morton and Smith also begin light workouts in the South as snow blocks Cleveland streets.

Cleveland Steve O'Neill Indians M.C. A O'Neill Stephen Francis Lakeland Hot Springs Covey Thle Minooka Glenn Myatt Mackman Mons O'Neil Suy .Morton Sherrod Smith Morton

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