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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1926

Page

17

Latzo Wins Welterweight Title Stampede Ends Fight Early

Pete Latzo defended his welterweight title in New York with a fourth round foul win over George Levine after Levine was struck with an alleged low blow at close range. Latzo pressed from the start, delivering a brutal body and head assault before Levine collapsed and was carried from the ring.

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Latzo Shocks Levine In Blistering Round By Round Bout

The match unfolds with Latzo pummeling Levine in rounds one and three as body blows and crisp jabs tag the champion. Levine survives a brutal start, counters with hooks, while Latzo drives to the ropes and lands solid rights and lefts. Latzo drops to his knees claiming a foul in round four, referee assists Levine to his corner.

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Miss Cannon Seeks English Channel Swim Challenge

Cape Grizney July 9 Lillian Cannon, famed for crossing Chesapeake Bay in eleven hours, plans to conquer the English Channel. She vows to be fully fit, training hard through August, aided by two fellow record swimmers as she prepares for the perilous swim.

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Norman Brooks to Tour United States in 1924

Australia’s Norman Brooks, famed with Anthony Wilding as one of the era’s great players, plans a United States visit next month. The trip, arranged through the USTA, will see Brooks depart via Vancouver and New York to begin competitions in America.

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Red Cross Life Saving Course Ends Today at Seaside Park

The American Red Cross life saving training closes today at Seaside Park with a combined demonstration of swimming events led by Captain Robert B. Miller and Captain Max A Baum. About 35 candidates from various groups perform demonstrations of modern strokes and rescue techniques while Anna and Lawrence Baum read swimmers in.

American Red Cross Seaside Park Robert B. Milles Max A Baum The Red Cross Anna Lawrence Baum Gorng Robert B. Miller American Red Cross Life Saving Herbert T. Hart Isabell Medell Harry V. Abbott Nicholas Parmasanny Cress Marion

Delaney Camp Prep Builds To Ebbet Field Title Bout

Report from the Delaney camp notes Dan Hickey guiding An toria Ox to spar with Jack Remnaney, the local Adonis, at the sixth street gym as trainers praise Remnaney’s speed and southpaw skills. Adonis fights in the Berlenbagh semi final while Delaney intensifies workouts at Shaunessey’s camp, with about 2000 fans expected to attend Ebbet’s Field for the light heavyweight clash.

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The Sportlight on Dope and Derby Dreams

A column surveys fluctuating baseball odds between New York and Cincinnati and the Philadelphia Washington clash. It also analyzes the British golf slump with stars moving to America, cites Ted Ray and Willie MacFarlane, and notes early heavyweight chatter while musing on promising raw material.

Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Yankees Cieinnati England Scotland Macdonald Smith Jim Barnes Bobby Cruickshank Jock Hatchisus Wille MacFarlane Cyril Walker Harry Cooper Freddie McLeod Harry Hampton Gil Nichols Taurie Ayton Alex Smith George Sargeant Torres Ingen Derxel Sarazen Watrous Mehlhorn United States Ted Ray Jim Joarnes Willie MacFarlane Gene Saruzen Bolshy Jones Fod Mr. Munn Nebraska

Lorena Axworthy Wins Classified at North Randall

Cleveland dispatch reports Lorena Axworthy won the crossed trot, the feature of a mediocre grand circuit card at North Randall. The mare placed eighth in the first heat but won the next two heats to clinch the event. Fred Aolman with Hobbingen won the 2:16 trot after four heats, with Simbell and Dean Br... capturing earlier heats.

Cleveland Lorena Axworthy North Randal Fred Aolman Memphis Teon Hobbingen Simbell Dean Btranah

Hinkle, Hard High Profs Edge Albany in New Haven Series

New Haven defeated Albany 10 to 1 to even the series. Hyman pitched brilliantly as Gowman and Hermanns led the offense with key hits and an error by Albany in the ninth inning allowed New Haven to pull away. Details note two-base hits, stolen bases, sacrifices, double plays, and base on balls. Time of game 1:48.

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Simon Pures to Box in New Canaan Show

New Canaan youths train for an amateur boxing event at Village Hall on July 20. The best local Simon Pures will face amateurs from nearby towns, including Bridgepark, in the planned program.

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New York Boxing Commission Considers Red Chapman for Feather Title

The New York State Athletic Commission indicated readiness to consider Red Chapman of Boston as champion if he defeats an outstanding opponent in a qualifying bout. Chapman would need to meet a title defense before boxing elsewhere in New York, with the commission weighing results from a potential eliminator.

NEW York Boxing Commission Red Chapman Kid Kaplan Joe Smith Lew Ancer Connecticut Johnny Rocco New Rochelle New York New York State Tox James A. Farley Chapman Comminssion Kid Rey Canada Jack Griff New Orleans Danny Kramer Philadelphia Ray Miller Chicago Chick Suggs New Bedford Instract Queensboro Kaplan Sid Terris Ruby Goldstein Polo Grounds Thes Phil McGraw Eddie Kid) Wagner Pete August Bridgeport Troy N. C Jack Delaney Delaney

Watkins Wins State Distance Shoot at New Haven

F E Watkins of Hartford won the distance handicap shoot at the New Haven Gun Club, edging F C Willame after a 98 of 100 in a shoot-off. Doubles champion was F W Smith of New Haven with 45 of 50. Six shooters tied at 49 in the 16 yard event, including Bunce, McVoy, Shields, Lynch, Barstow and Leahy.

New Haven F. E. Watkins Hartford F. C. Willame F. W. Smith F. C. Bunce M. McVoy J. R. Shields J. M. Lynch H. ©. Barstow D. T. Leahy

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