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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1923

Page

6

Pittsburgh Boy Wins Slow Verdict Over Loughran at Garden

Horey Greb of Pittsburgh defeats Tommy Loughran in a slow fifteen round bout at Madison Square Garden. Judges split, Greb shows strength in late rounds while Loughran counters with defense. The match featured cautious exchanges and warnings for head butting.

Pittsburgh Loughran Garden New York Horey Greb Tommy Toughran Philadelphia Madison Square Garden Greb

Maplewood and Shelton Lassies Win on Court

In West Side Class A girls basketball yesterday two close games at Maplewood gym ended with Shelton edging Black Rock 5 to 3 and Maplewood defeating Prospect 18 to 13.

Maplewood and Shelton Lassies West Side Mapleawood School Shelton Mapleawood Maids Prospect School

Hutchison to Fight Ed Wagner in Hartford Show

Boxing card in Hartford features Hughey Hutchison and Ed Wagner posting forfeits for weight and appearance with the local commission. The winner earns a return date with Jack Sernstein at Madison Square Garden within three weeks. Scotty Monquith promises a rough night as Hutchison eyes a knockout, while New York scribes nickname the Philadelphian as a challenge. The rest of the show draws attention as a strong program top to bottom with Gibbs and Young of Holyoke also in action.

T Hartford Hughey “Hutchison Fighting Scot Eidie Kid Wagner Philadelphia Hartford Boxing Commission Jack Sernstein Madison Square Garden Scotty Monquith Highey Hutch New York Iainging Tose Jos Gibbs Young Holyoke Aia Thei

Johnny Dundee Defends Title Friday Night at the Garden

Johnny Dundee will defend his 130 pound title this Friday at Madison Square Garden against Elina Flores in a fifteen round bout. The match was arranged by Matchmaker Frank Flournay after Dundee trained hard for the defense. Flores has drawn crowds in recent Garden appearances with uphill battles and draws against Jock Bernstein and a standstill with Johnny Shugrue, setting up a strong challenge.

New York the Garden Johnny Dundee Elina Flores Frank Flournay Bex Undee Peppee Martin Boston Flores Jock Bernstein Ito Johnny Shugrue Cherley White Richie Stcheli

Franklin and Staples Triumph in School Tilts

In Boys Class B action, Staples defeated Hall 22 to 6 while Franklin overwhelmed Beardsley 28 to 2. Large scoring margins highlighted the day as City teams competed in the school tilt.

Franklin and Staples Hall School Franklin School Beardsley School Dezenay Robingon Aino Mayers Beardsley

Parcel Post Team Tops P. O. League

The Parcel Post team of the Post Office league dominates alley games and mail routes, with Nolan claiming the high single at 128 and Hanley the high total at 336. The Mailing Department leads in high team single and total with a 450 and 1188, while City and Finance divisions trail in standings and totals.

Post Office League Finance Department Swooden Nolan Hanley Malling Department

Charley Randolph to Play in Final Game Saturday

Bridgeport High meets Collegiate Prep of New Haven at Lyon Terrace Gym in a bid to even their record. Charley Randolph, a top defensive center, plays his final Hilltop game before entering George Washington College in February. Johnny Duscay debuts at a guard position as Christenson is ineligible.

Bridgeport New Heaven Lyon Terrace New Britian Wilby Hilltop Bridgeport Agale Oliver Reid Polackewien Hallock Drew Dunn Athertones Bliss Roach Bilis Crehan Grant E

Tossers to Play University School Today

The State Trade school meets University school fives in junior championship action today at the Boys club in It hamme. Both teams are evenly matched and expected to produce a corker from the opening whistle. Mentors Hinky Hawes and Hinchcliffe express confidence in their charges before the first game of the series. lineups list Burr, Yairchild, Wexler, Lewik, Holmgren, Colgan, Whelan, Robstack, Potting, Sprague.

University School Tong Hamme Tongs Hinky Hawes Hinchcliffe Trad Burr Yairchilder Wexler Lewik Holmgren Colgan Whelan Robstack Potring Sprague

Bridgeport A 6 Seeks Road Games

Bridgeport Athletic Club basketball team abandoned plan to play more home games and seeks road engagements. They hold a 5 wins in 6 games record with ex high school and college players led by Mello Burns and Eddie Lehine. Roy Welch centers, Shea and Flynn active, manager Bil Lee reachable at 1276 Park Avenue.

Bridgeport Athletic Club Mello Burns Eddie Lehine Roy Welch Shea Ilynn Romma Sidokine Bil Lee Park Wrenne

Willie Plant to Defend One Mile Walk Title

William Plant of Morningside A C will defend his title in the one mile walk at the Metropolitan ALA senior indoor track championships, to be held at Madison Square Garden on Monday evening in February. Other entries include Dick Roemer, Eric Walker's Association, Jaou Mummingside A C, Mike Polete, Pastiine A C, and Morris Greenberg.

New York William Plant Morningside A. C Metropolitan Association ALA Square Garden Dick Roemer Amoeric Walkers’ Association NH. Jaou Mummingside A. C Mike Polete Pastiine A. C Morris Green-berg Pastiine A

Fordham to Play Three New York Games in 1923 Schedule

Gene Tunney, Greenwich Village star and former light heavyweight champ, set for a twelve round bout against Chuck Wiggins Saturday at the Commonwealth Sporting Club of Tristom. Wiggins, who fought Greb eleven times with no decisions, represents a stiff test for Tunney in his comeback effort.

Fordham N. Y Tunney Wiggins New York Sew York Gene Tunley Pride of Greenwich Village Wis Frank Oc) Bagley Commonwealth Sporting Cub Tristom Chuck Wiggins Greb

Grid Star Plays Hockey at Dartmouth New Starfighter

Hanover N H Jan 30 Lloyd Pudge Neidlinger star of Dartmouth 1922 football and now hockey hopeful blocks Dartmouth cage with his massive frame as goalie He previously starred as tackle on Walter Canty s second team and was a top choice for All American honors with a standout game against Harvard limiting George Owen to a whisper Boston critics hailed him as the season s best tackle

Hanover N. H Lloyd “Pudge” Neidlinger Dartmouth Neidlinger Noidlinger Walter Canty Noeidlingers Harvard George Owen Boston

Y.M.L H.A. Tossers Defeat Jersey City Quintet 31 to 19

Don Holmes cleared hurdles toward the state meet by beating Louis Police 109 to 43 in Waterbury. The Hebrew Basketball tossers then topped Jersey City 31 to 19, with Wexler and Schine fueling a strong defense and fast-paced game. Eckert led Jersey City with ten points as Mooney’s squad extended their string of victories.

Don Holmes Louis Police Waterbury Don Sol Mooney Wexlerland Eckert Foots Mooney Schine Marron Gordon Taplan Wexyer Vwitelson Sesey City Whirlwinds Krause Moser Burt Miipchase O. I Schieman Eourt

Meriden Disputes Local’s Claim To State Title

Bridgeport Telegram correction from Harriet Taylor Meriden Girls basketball manager explains scoring dispute in the Meriden Bridgeport game. Referee calls led to a 14-14 tie and a partial Meriden lead claimed at the time, disputing Bridgeport as state champions. A second Meriden game remains to be played, keeping title contention unresolved.

Meriden Girls” Basketballeran Bridgeport Telegram Miridgeport Bridgeport Meriden-Bridgeport Jaskethad Elesram Bridgeport High School Iwo Wilaim Miss McCarthy Spiitire Sint Cewter Fumpire Meriden Fig Tromyard Ug Basket Harriet Taylor

Connors Bowlers Open Season With Aquatics Squad

Tim Connors former moundman of the Center and National outfits stars in Connors Aquatics, a new bowling group. His team faces Hal Prims Dyrallios this evening on the Army Leve field.

Int Connors Oex-Moundsman Dinend Connors rHal Prim Bs Dyrallios Armye le

Stratford Legion to Play Norwalk Red Men Quintet

Stratford American Legion faces Norwalk Red Men in Sterling Memorial Hall on Thursday evening. Lineups include Stratford players Williams Chaney Clinton and Witten along with Norwalks Red Men lineup.

Amercian Legion of Stratford Norwalk Sterling Memorial Hall Indicaune Ebrong

Troop 4 Claims Court Tilt In Narrow Victory

Troop 4 defeated Troog 1, 29 to 18 in a hard fought game Sunday afternoon at Darin. Star performers Weddy and Bjorlin led the team to the win despite missing key services of Geter.

Wishout Wddy Bjorlin Troop 4 Troog Darin

Ruddy Dunn Leads Junior League No 2 Scoring

Ruddy Dunn tops Junior City league No 2 in point totals with seven floor goals and three from the line for 17 points, edging Johany O Connell who has 16. W Neary sits third with 14 as Babson of the Past Five Aces paces Junior City No 3 with 12. Cohen and Kusterar from VY M I A and Black Rocks are tied for second with eight.

Ruddy Dunn Johany O'Connell Dunn O'Connell W. Neary Babson Cohen and Kusterar Balck Rocks

Teams wed in B pin league race tightens

The second series of the Bleased Sacramento bowling league settles into a tight race with Delmore's Pets and Pick's Hustlers tied for lead. Saltenrich and Lynch share high single at 199 and Brecklin's high three string at 339 as Havters display consistent scoring.

Fone Delmore Pets Pick’s Hustlers Saltenrich Lynch Brecklin Titans Poot Patmore

Rocks to Play Sacrament Six Tonight

The Blessed Sacrament five will furnish the opposition for the Black Rocks Friday night instead of the Devon A. C. The Sacraments are one of the best teams in the city and should provide a strong test. The Devon A. C. game was canceled by manager McTaggart of the Farms.

Blessed Sacrament Five Black Rocks Devon A. C Sacraments Anrea McTaggart Farmes

Yankees Trade Pennock For Three Prospects In Red Sox Deal

New York announces acquisition of Herb Pennock from Boston in exchange for George Murray Normal McMillan and Camp Skinner. No cash. Pennock, last survivor of 1912 Red Sox champions, joins a rotation including ex Boston stars Hoyt Bush Mays Jones. Ruppert still pursuing Eddie Collins. possible exchange proposing Ward and pitchers.

M’millan Murray Camp Skinner Ruppert Collins New York Yankees Today Boston Red Sox Herb Pennock Soulknaw George Murray Normal McMillan Pennock Yankees Jakie May Portland Ore Searon Boston Philadelphia Athletics Red Sox T He Yankee Boston Stars Waite Hoyt Joe Bush Cort Mays Sam Jones Babe Ruth Wally Schang Joe Dugfu Isverett Scott North Carolina University Rochester Internationals McMillan Crow Charlot . C South Atlantic Association Jarnmien Rochester Frank Chance Skinner Dallas

Devons 10 Meet New Haven Five On D. A. G. Court

The Devon A. &. will face Lenox of New Haven in a suburban championship game on the home court. Lenox and New Haven have posted strong records, with the New Haven squad lately beating top northern teams. Stratford Legion had been set to play Devon, but postponed at Stratford’s request, leaving Devon to begin the series with Lenox.

Devons New Haven Devon’ A Lenox Itim City Devonam Stratford Legion Stratford Devon Teanty He Hines Devon Low Peters le Rourke Fogarty Chapman O Bergnon McTageart Davin Wilbur

New Faces to Feature in Park Theatre Amateur Bouts

Tomorrow night at the Park theatre amateur boxers debut in most matches with Jos Ning and Johnny Kelly the only veterans. The Johnny Kelly Joe King bout is billed as a corker after strong showings last week. Cards include John McCarla versus Young Fianzo, Joe King against Johnny Kelly, Young Dolan versus Percy Smith, Paul Neary versus Wid Savoy, and Joe Sterback against Johnny Shepard.

Park Theatre Jos Ning Johnny Kelly Jving Joe King John IcCarla Young Fianzo Young Dolan Percy Smith Paul Neary Wid Savoy Joe Sterback Johnny Shepard

Madison Jrs Invite City Junior Teams to Play

The Madison Jrs a newly organized city junior team issues a deft to all junior teams. They seek games with cents Troop 4 Whirlwinds Hiver Jrs and the Black Sox. Contact PF Mullins Boys club to arrange.

Madison Jrs Troop 4 Whirlwinds Hiver Jrs Black Sox Mullins

Army to host wide sport program through March

The West Point athletic schedule runs through mid March with wrestling swimming boxing basketball hockey and indoor polo teams competing against outside colleges each Saturday.

West Point

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