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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1923
Page
13
Firpo knocks out Willard in the eighth round in a Denver sized upset. The bout followed the Mendoza line of heavyweights and ended with a right to the chin that dropped Willard to the canvas.
Three new trustees were elected to the City Savings Bank board at the annual meeting yesterday morning. Walter Hubbell of W. Hubbell Building, John M. Hincks of Hincks Brothers, and Harry G. Onphant of Button Oliphant were named to the board to fill terms vacated by Judge William H. Kelsey, Theodore B. Forbes, and a vacancy existing six months. The lineup was renamed with Samuel Hubbell as president, E. W. Button as second vice president, and R. W. Coggswell as treasurer-secretary.
Hastings on Hudson July 12 Bees nearly destroyed the Farragut homestead once lived in by Admiral David Farragut. Painters trying to smoke out bees ignited the roof causing a fire quickly extinguished by the fire department.
Bridgeport police recovered an abandoned automobile found in front of Andrew Madsen's place, believed to belong to a Norwalk resident. The car ran dry of gas and was left on the road. Norwalk officials say the State Highway Department will finish resurfacing the Past road near the Norwalk armory in three weeks, with detours to Milford and New York in effect meanwhile.
Monroe July notes from Monroe list Rev Henry Habershaw's summer vacation at St Peters Episcopal Church and a planning meeting for the Monroe Fire element carnival. The purchasing committee met at Mr and Mrs H Lord's home Tuesday evening. Mrs William Mix and family are informed of his recovery from an injury at their Smiths Point cottage. The Stepney Volunteer Fire Company No 1 hosted an open air dance with selections by a local orchestra. Charles DeWolfe and family from Bridgeport have returned to their summer home here.
Floyd Johnson of Des Moines knocked out Jack McAuliffe of Detroit in one minute and four seconds of the first round. The heavyweight bout was staged at Haoyle's Thirty Acres as an epilogue to the Firpe Willard fight amid oddities from McAuliffe's corner.
Cleveland blanked Philadelphia 11 to 0 to notch a third straight win. Morton pitched a second consecutive shutout against the Athletics, dominating the Philadelphia club with strong control and timely hits. The game came on a hot July day as Cleveland extended its early season success.
The Millwrights of the Columbia Gaphephone plant defeated the Dictaphones nine in a fist game on Bortwick avenues last Tuesday by seven to four. Pitching by Freeh and a late rally helped the Millwrights pull ahead as Lapace and Kennedy contributed key hits.
Preliminary bouts featured Bright and Tom Roper fighting to a draw in an eight round opener. Duff Kramer outboxed Tiny Jim Herman in eight rounds after a late rally. George West and Charlen Nashett battled until a fourth round stoppage as West absorbed heavy blows.
In a Detroit boxing bout, Joe Jeanette serving as referee signified Johnson as winner while fans believed he had disqualified McAuliffe. The ring announcer later stated Jeannette counted McAuliffe out.
Ringside report from Jersey City July 12 describes a chaotic scene at Boyle's 30 Acres. Working press clashes with police as two boxing bouts unfold featuring Jess Willard and Luis Firpo then Jack McAuliffe and Floyd Johnson with referee Joe Jeannette.
A Bridgeport boxer named Young Luby has long been overlooked despite steady performances. He recently scored a double knockout over O Leary and has fought many preliminaries while others advance. Fans value him, and Parker seeks a main bout on July 26. Consider Luby against Mack or Montreal in a popular show.
New Haven July 12 Chic Brown of New Haven won the referee's decision over Young Leonard of Wallingford after 12 rounds in a welterweight bout held tonight.
Weatogue club golfers have a busy Saturday with the Milford school cups second round and a feature team match against Naugatuck golf club. William Burkowski, state champion star, appears for Bridgeport fans. The event includes a women’s putting match, and Stratford Cup tennis action. Next Tuesday begins the Stratford Trust Company Cup handicap tournament. Babe Herman is returned to the Boston Red Sox.
Springfield game report details Johnny Gillespie of Bridgeport yielding 18 baserunners, walking 5, and giving up a homer and four doubles before Bridgeport won 12 to 4 over Springfield at League Park. Patsy Donovan shuffled pitchers but the Ponies seized a late scoring burst to pull ahead.
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