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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1924

Page

11

Gridiron Stars From Annapolis Attract Cadet Appointments

News from Annapolis notes several college football stars have been offered appointments to the Military Academy. Veterans like Garbisch and Jornes move from other colleges to West Point, while the academy weighs rules on eligibility and age. West Point declines a uniform transfer rule embraced by rival academies, keeping age and prior play considerations in play.

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Coombs To Be Deacon Scott’s Understudy In New York

Mark Coombs is a New York Yamkeen signee, obtained from Louisville Colonels for $30,000, to serve as understudy for Hyerett Scott. Miller Hugging plans to give him a chance to break into major league play this year, with EB Huggins in St. Petersburg optimistic about his prospects.

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Fairfield Hopes To Beat Milford Friday Night

Fairfield aims for a Friday night win over Milford after strong all around play last week. Milford previously routed Fairfield 37 to 18 while Stratford forfeited. lineup expectations include Brewster Becker Shackes Toerden Sullivan Mathews Livakley Mosisorn Smith Joy Kurux Wostor and Day.

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Lions and Rabbits Lead in Water Co Circle

The Lions and Rabbits pace the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Bowling League with six wins in 12 starts. Garrity tops individuals as the Canaries lead their teams amid a jumble of standings and high scores.

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Rickard Bids High for Johnson Jeffries Bout

Promoter Rickard races to secure the Jack Johnson versus Jim Jeffries boxing match as offers mount. He recalls aggressive bidding, rival maneuvering, and a planned compromise with Jack Gleason while a $10,900 bonus lures a signing.

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Atlantic City to Stage Driving Event

Vic City New Jersey January 30 The Uonal snow board Senior championship for women will begin in the Ambassador hotel pool Saturday evening February 24 under the Ambassador Swimming club. The title is held by Miss Helen Riggin of New York with high board title held by Miss Elizabeth Becker of the Ambassador Swimming club who will defend the lowboard crown. That evening the 2nd breast stroke race for women will be run for Atlantis district championship with two open events also for women including the 8 yard free style and 100 yard stroke to be decided.

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Teams Tie for First in Fairfield Town Bowling League

In Fairfield Airfield the Town Bowling League reports a tie for first between Teams No 5 and No 1 after week fifteen. Team No 2 trails by six games and faces Team No 1 tomorrow night to complete three games and Team No 3 will meet them next Thursday. Watson holds top single score with 142 while Walters leads with 1343 in total. standings show Teams No 4 No 3 No 1 No 2 No 6 with varying wins.

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Carp and McTigue to Fight in May for World Title

World championship holders Mike McTigue and Georges Carpentier are set for a potential matchup at Yankee Stadium in May. McTigue has accepted, with promoters Tex Rickard and the State Athletic Commission expected to approve. Rickard holds a contract tying McTigue to defend against Gene Tunney, pressing for Carpentier’s acceptance to satisfy the title bout plan.

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Stribling to Fight Schoendorf in Cincinnati Showdown

Cincinnati Boxing Commission grants permit for Young Stribling of Macon Georgia to face Jack Schoendorf of Milwaukee in a light heavyweight bout in Cincinnati on February 11. It marks Stribling's first appearance in this ring. January 30.

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Killefer Plans Pair of Rookies for Cubs Second Base

Chicago January 30. Manager Bill Killefer names two rookie infielders Otto Vogel and Pete Turgeon as contenders for the Cubs second base spot amid Hollacher’s uncertain return. George Grantham Ave Elliott join travel squad to Catalina with veteran instructors guiding the group for early instruction and base running safety gear featured on island camp.

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Kacey Triangles Sweep Challenge to Area Teams

The Macey Triangles issue a broad challenge to any ecity or state team, naming Devon Big Five Fairfield Legion and Southport Firemen as preferred opponents. Bridgeport Independents, the only local team to beat them this year, are also invited. Manager Barrste can be reached at Noble 4124 after 6 89 or via this paper.

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