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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1923

Page

7

Local manager catcher hits .435 pace in league

Fred Fisher, noted catching star for the Americans, continues to lead Eastern League batting with a .435 average, a sixty point edge over Hartford’s Joe Cosgrove. Teammates Mullen and Loftus top the record list at .345 and .503 as Emmerich, Post, LaValle, and Rodríguez close in. Bridgeport pitchers Clary Gillespie and Brown gain traction alongside leaders.

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Crashes Blank Colonial Nine Remains Undefeated

In a shaky recap the Crashes blank the Colonial Nine, keeping them undefeated as pitching dominated the game. The junior circus lead faded amid stray phrases and garbled names, but Howe’s pitching stood out, keeping the Crashes in control and preserving the season’s early momentum.

Ney Joe Rowe Howe Jooks Thoyeh Regen

Bogash and Malone to Meet in Polo Grounds Bout

Bogash and Jock Malone are set to clash on August 31 in the semi final to the Gireb Wilson affair at Polo Grounds. Tom O Rourke invited Joy Smith to arrange the bout and the offer was accepted. Angy Parker had sought the bout, but Malone repeatedly rejected signing an agreement.

Brigegort Bogash Jock Malone

St Louis Beats Cubs in Free Hitting Game

St Louis defeats Chicago in a free hitting showdown. Russell's wild display and Myers' two hits help push the score to win in the ninth inning while Stock and others contributed offense in a high scoring game.

ST. Louis CUBS Chicago Tonis Pussell Myers Stock Gust

Hartford Splits Doubleheader With New Haven

New Haven and Hartford split a doubleheader in Hartford. New Haven won the first game 5 to 2, Hartford took the second 9 to 6. Spectacular fielding by New Haven’s Schmeichl helped Stone prevent a shutout in the second game.

Hartford New Haven New Haeven Schmeichl Stone

EastWest Golf Match July 1 Promises Best Ever

New York July 1 George Sirgen president of the Proteasional Golfers Association predicts the East-West golf match at Inwood will eclipse any prior event in the country. Macdonald Smith reportedly will be invited to join the Western team bolstering a lineup that includes Emmet and others as captain. The roster features many leading players and the contest is shaping up as a major display of amateur and professional talent.

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Unable to determine clear headline from fragmented text

A fragmentary, unreadable passage mentions Covent faueden Tonle and Leis Eft with unclear events. The text lacks coherent names, dates, or actions to summarize into a factual news item.

Wren Armuieid Covent Faueden Tonle Pry Alse

Herman Kaplan Bout At N H To Draw Big Crowd

Promoters aim to pack the arena for the American featherweight title bout between Ed Kaplan of Meriden and Babe Herman of California in New Haven. The show includes Criqui versus Fairster and Dundee versus another hopeful, with weather hopeful for a smooth event and tickets selling at a record pace as fans rush to secure spots.

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Postponed Event in Atlanta Stirs Local Interest

Fragmentary OCR note indicates a postponement affecting Atlanta events with references to dates and participants. Limited readable nouns include Atlanta and Bell possibly connected to a planned gathering or performance. Further details are unclear due to text damage.

Dempsey finishes training in best shape for Gibbons title

Waterbury and Shelby reports note large crowds and top form as Jack Dempsey completes boxing training for the July 4 championship against Tommy Gibbons in Shelby. Trainers and officials praise his condition, with 18,000 spectators expected, and final guarantees nearing $100,000.

Dempsey Shelby Great Falls Mont Associated Presa Jack Dempgay Tommy Dibbens Seasion Titisholder Owo Jock Kearns Gibbons Carpentier Winlarg Pune Atlantic City Volego Wilard Kearns George H. Stanton HR. E. Ayres Associated Press Jack Dempsey Tommy Gibbons J. E. Lane Lewiston Walte Lane Lcket Eadie Kane Boul Lane Sala Montana Points Informa- Uno

Two soccer titles decided in Meadows season finale

The Meadows season finale determined two titles as Hollister Thistles beat La Victoria 2 1 to win the Junior League honors while Danersk Athlete and Torrington battled to a 4 4 draw to clinch the state cup. Final Junior City League standings mention Geo Clifton and Daugherty Silk Sox headlines.

Meadows Hollister Thistles Honnra la Victoria Danersk Torrington Hnoth Eons Tollowst P, Wit. BD A&a T Ff Sh Geo

Mastering the MashieNiblick in Golf Chipping and Bunker Plays

This article explains when to use the mashie niblick versus other clubs for chip and bunker shots. It covers stance, grip, swing tempo, keeping the body rigid, and finishing with hands extended. It warns against overreliance on the mashie niblick from the green and stresses hitting through for solid contact.

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Washington ends home stay by defeating Sox

Washington ends its home stand with a 2 to 1 victory over Boston. Zahner held the Red Sox to three hits, while Gharrity hit a two run homer in the eighth with runners aboard.

Washington SOX Boston Zahniser Red Sox Gharrity

Pequots Defeat Mohawks To Break Tie For Second Place

The Pequots moved into a share of first place in the Junior City league by defeating the Mohawks 4 to 2 in a hard fought game. Svertsky pitched well for the Mohawks before trouble in the fifth inning, while Kimberly sparked the defense with strong catches at first base. Russell, Kish Svertaky, Dung, Stanlay, and Hyar contributed for the Pequots.

Svertsky Slabman Hawks Adhe Electn Ove Tits Kimberly

Delaney to Fight McCarron July 4 in Hulyoke

Tack Delaney will clash with Jack McCarron on July 4 at Hulyoke in a card featuring McCarron’s comeback after a prior run at Commonwealth Inse winter. Delaney trained with Ed Keeley and fitness partner Pete Was Uphedt, striving for peak condition.

Tack Delaney Jack Arvon Bo Jack Uckers Tack Towne Andy Parker Sym Ed Keeley Big Boy Jack Douglas Delaney Pete

Gibbons Speed Sets Seven Round Target Says Former Champion

From a Montana crowd, former featherweight champ weighs Gibbons chance to outlast Dempsey in a seven round bout. Sees Dempsey power testing, predicts Gibbons may fade after early speed challenges, with Dempsey holding edges in distance and timing. Stadiums planned for 1924 Olympics and a July 4 bout pairings noted.

Gibbons

Leahy Hites Home Run For Fairfield Legion Victory

Fairfiield July 1 A late ninth inning homer by Jack Leahy with the sacks loaded turned the Fairfield Legion Hall Community game against Bridgeport into an 8 to 4 win. Risley held Hall to five hits as Leahy’s blast broke a 4 4 tie and the hometown crowd roared. Jimmy Welters returned in Legion uniform and collected three hits including a three bagger.

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Fagen Allows Two Hits as Saints Win in 10 Innings

Red Fagen struck out 17 and allowed two hits as the Saint squad edged Belmont 2 to 1 in ten innings. Belmont pitcher Packer matched with a superb effort, giving up only two singles through nine frames before the Saints broke through in the seventh on a misplayed ball by Di Romano that opened the door to the winning run.

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Montreal to meet Eddie Mack here in July clash

Montreal to meet Eddie Mack in a July 23 bout expected to draw Bridgeport fans. Joe Chimbele of Stamford pursues action while Fritz Musinte aims to beat him to the wire and has signed Addie Mack through Al Jennings. The card could feature Mack as a local favorite against Montreal’s top fighters.

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