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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1922

Page

14

Los Angeles Hopes to Host 1923 A A U Nationals

The Los Angeles boosters announce the city will host the 1923 Amateur Athletic Union national track and field championships. The Central Association contends for the privilege, with Chicago pressing to secure the meet amid a strong athletic boom. debates center on where the nationals should be held and which region gains prestige.

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Bay State to Allow Wilson to Fight Again

Boston reports sentiment grows for Johnny Wilson to fight again as the Bay State Commission contemplates lifting his suspension. Promoters in Rig City Arena A C and Fenway A A Court are eyeing a return, with Greb Rosenbors negotiations drawing attention amid New York commission critique.

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Harvard Rowing Faces Coaching Change Amid Poor Showing

Howe plans to quit as active coach while remaining Harvard rowing director. The program eyes strong material for next year as varsity losses include Appleton and Hoen, with six sophomores returning and new freshmen like Theodore Eliot and Rice Bassett. Key seniors and juniors depart due to scholastic issues or illness.

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Engel Furious Over Refusal To Fight Greb For 90000

Philadelphia July T George Engel complains about Georges Carpentier refusing to travel to defend his light heavyweight title against Harry Greb. Engel claims he helped bring Klaus to France and knocked Georges out. asserts Carpentier should accept or concede the title.

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The Sportlight Tribute to Baseball's Glory and Trouble

Grantland Rice surveys baseball's rise and fall from 1910 to 1918, noting ten pennants and eight World Series titles by Boston and Philadelphia clubs, then shifting to 1919s drift toward last place. He riffs on golf stars Linglen and Mallory, Wimbledon stars, and the International scene, while calling out the East swing and Browns’ looming power as the Yanks seek revival.

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Colgate Adopts Boxing Program to Replace Sports

Colgate University votes to discontinue hockey lacrosse and soccer and adopt boxing for undergraduates. Coach Harlow, formerly at Penn State, leads the shift, aiming to boost participation, crowd fit, and revenue with intercollegiate boxing and a mix of intramural matches.

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Tailteann Games proceed without U S team

Immense disappointment let down Irish officials as Tailteann games move forward next August without an American delegation. The Tailteann Council reportedly voted unanimously to proceed while asserting no political or creed divisions will affect the program. Public officials note hotels will not hinder visitors and Trinity College will host the Canadian team with space for attendees and officials.

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English swimmer Hilda James books voyage to America

New York July 9 Officials in charge of the Joseph Day Cup race an international distance swimming test for women notators have announced that Miss Hilda James of the Garston Swimming Club Liverpool England has booked passage for this country sailing from toen July 10 Milas James England who is regarded as Europe’s finest woman swimmer will be 60 accompanied on her ocean voyage by her coach William R Howcroft and ALR AWTILOD

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Country youths are best athletes in the nation

New York dated feature lists famed athletes and their birthplaces from Manassa to Lens, Quebec, noting Dempsey, Britton, Willard, Cobb, Hornsby, Mathewson, Baker, Speaker and others as products of small towns across the United States and abroad, highlighting the diversity of origins behind sports legends.

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Meusel Shines as Yankees Star on Western Trip

Bob Meusel, the New York Yankees right fielder, has surged in form on the Western trip. After a slump, he has become a sparkling performer in ten recent games, delivering sensational catches, strong throws, and aggressive base running that lift crowds and boost the club’s offense.

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