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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1921

Page

9

Race results from Empire City and Syria track cards

Empire City results show multiple races with purses from 1 209 to 4 200, featuring winners Beamer, Pierre a Feu, and Dodge among others, with times around 1 53. Fourteen horses listed across six races, including three year olds and up and two year olds, all with various odds and placements. Syria track results list eight races with purses ranging 1 200 to 21 200, noting names such as Powder Face and Malowmot, plus details for winners, times, and place horses across the card.

Syria Burke Es Freviand Flinia Grace Foster Whcox Moexing Fiame Rowan Malowmot SteDermatt Wtatim Huntamer Vieta James Morris Devonne Sadie Lonefellow Denny Arinelli Schwarts Vo Registrar Smert Gur Buodles Claymore Grunelssen Min Yoo Butwell Mur- Comme Ci Tantrins Bruns Fang Kaimins Pierre A Feu Lothairs Monnes Ta Fougre Bilison Empire City Carest Ear Olds Fire Nes Helve Corres Mooney Rose Brisage Fator Sackonart Seaurt Donia

McCarthy Takes Connecticut Duckpin Championship Title

Andy McCarthy of Hartford wins the Connecticut Duckpin Bowling championship by defeating Tack Spriding in seven of eleven games in the city tonight. He secures the state title in a closely contested match full of steady spares and strikes.

Andy McCarthy Hartford Connecticut Tack

Danish Stars Sail for U S Davis Cup Meet

Danish players Henri Hagen M July Teener and Erik Tegner prepare to sail for New York to represent Denmark in the Davis Cup. Denmark drew Argentina in the first round and will face the second round opponent in Cleveland August 21 22 and 23. Tegner and Tegner expected to play key singles and doubles matches.

Hagen M. P. Henri Erik Teener Bata Wil New York Denmark Argentina Secord Cleveland Auegust Tegner Eenrikeen Agubles Natches and Magersiey Sin

Willard First Ex-Champion Seeks Zurn Match

Willard remains the first former champion to show no great decline in pursuing a Zurn bout. He is also the initial ex-champion for whom a garden-variety match means a feasible afternoon or evening at Dempsey's in heaving fists.

Willard Dempsey

Allied Motorcyclists Plan Somers Sunday Outing

Releen 25 am 160 members of the Allied Motorcycle club will journey to Somers New York tomorrow morning, meeting at Brown's Hill with activities at Fairfield avenue and Water street. The Danbury Motorcycle club is collecting a ride for motorcyclists at Brown's Hill, with prizes and a New England championship, as members prepare for events and a beauty contest.

Releen Allied Motorcycle Club Brown Somarg N.Y Tomorning Fairfield Avenue Water Street Bowlouwse Danbury Brown's Hill Unis Barker New England

Coffroth to Promote Boxing in Gotham

James W. Coffroth, a leading fight promoter, plans to branch into New York boxing by opening a Manhattan club. He aims to secure the Polo Grounds for events, with Benny Leonard and Jack Dempsey among potential fighters, and hopes to build a dedicated athletic venue for winter shows.

New York James W. Coffrath Manhattan Island San Francisco Moore Porges Tatarina Iowa Sunny Benny Leonard Jack Dempsey Onoffroth Endeas Hia Oper Stubh T. Brush Giants Hig Ely Ales Stonenam Coffrath Polo Grounds Coffroth Sunny Jdiot Hat van Rank Tyre Vex Rickard Insternational Sporting Club

Mental Poise Helps Athletes Win Contests

The article discusses mental poise as a decisive factor for athletes, noting boxers and pitchers who gain confidence and improve after a stretch of losses. It highlights Guy Morton of the Cleveland Indians, who has regained self belief and execution in the mound, with supporters crediting his renewed poise to a turning point in performance.

Lee Guy Morton Cleveland Indians Tie Tharm Marton

Boxers and the ethics of delivering a knockout

A discussion of boxers' reluctance to deliver a finished knockout, noting many avoid the finishing blow to spare a rival's pride. It argues decency can deter brutal finishes and highlights how some wins come from opponents who concede or misjudge their own readiness.

Johnny Evers Emphasizes Discipline In Baseball Club

Johnny Evers, manager of Chicago Mirbs, insists on strict discipline and training rules. A 30 day suspension was imposed by club president William Vevrle, with Evers demanding pitchers shoulder responsibilities to restore order as players travel from Worcester to Havana via Wes Kingdon of Los Angeles.

Jonnky Everea Lini Chicago Johnny Jie Sassa Aimy Jim Waaurhin Bippe Ons Vaupin William Vevrle Mon Evers Hiia Evers Worcester Wes Kingdon Cliban Wes Los Angeles Havana

Wilson Defeats Robinson After Knockdown In Boston Bout

Midweight champion Basvex Joly Trestehony Wilson beat Robinson of Cambridge over ten rounds in Boston. Robinson opened Wilson’s eye in round one but Wilson recovered to land the cleaner blows, taking the later rounds as Robinson slowed from Wilson’s infighting and decisive scoring.

Wilson Robinson Boston Basvex Joly Trestehony Wilson George Rabieson Cambridge Inmight Robinson Winor Rob Uson Robison Neevo Trotinson Paul Shampioan Wison Om Wilson

Main Go Boxers Ready for Gong Monday Night

Mogginsenicht's boxing show at the Queenth Arena on State Street features a main bout between George Tava and Tommy Curtin with Jimmy Borns, all prepared for Monday night. The undercard includes Dempsey-Cary style contenders and regional prospects with noted tough records and recent wins in nearby cities.

Mogginsenicht Te Qoenth Arena State Street Bridwepotietic and Amusemenk Georsy Tava Jast Essex City Thm Biitns Honey J Mickey Patsy Borash Gress City Weo Toe Wadi Tobiny Wilems Billy Prince Ted Coy Stracfora

English Athletes Embrace Leisurely Sports Compared to Americans

English athletes favor a relaxed approach to sports, shunning professionalization and brutal training. The piece notes Britons view intense American-style competition as unattractive, while visits by Oxford and Cambridge teams are seen more as cultural exchanges than invasions. It mentions boxing buzz around Pete August and a hospital stay for Irwin after a recent event.

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Toporcer’s Glasses Fail to Quiet Big League Hopes

George Toporcer, known for unglamorous glasses and quick hands, moves from Syracuse to the Cardinals farm system after Stock’s resignation. Once in St. Louis, his fielding promise and instinctive play draw attention as he eyes a future major league spot.

George Toporcers Bea l Nim Hack Hans Wagner Topercer St. Louie Cardinals Milton Stock

White Reinstated by National Boxing Board

New York lightweights Abe Ifthere Ne Whirg was suspended by the National Boxing Association after Lie Wiss and Boxing Commission President's complaint over a disputed bout with Sailo Preadman. The NSA announced the reinstatement today.

White National Boxing Board NW York Abe Ne Whirg National Boxing Association Lie Wiss Boxing Comm Peston Sailo Preadman Natiniyel Association

Brassco Player Wins Prize for Real Modesty

In a Waterbury American story, Brassco players discuss modesty and roster moves. The piece notes a traded pitcher Carlson for a signed bonus debate, mentions Pete Ghade's return to Manchester and Marty Wrish’s spitball status, all within a season context.

Brassco REAL Madden Cem Newark Carlson Koeck Ile Bricaros Toe Cosgrove Maren Ils Nish Pete Ghade Manchester Chadwick Brissees Marty Wrish la Hia Forte Waterbury American

Bender Joins New Maven Team in Pacific Coast Move

Reports say slugger Bender, longtime Pacific Coast star with Seattle in the Pacific League, will join the New Maven squad in the Eastern League next Sunday. The trade or transfer appears completed and discussed by insiders.

Oldy Seattle Ennnie Mack

Abe Mitchell Drives 310 Yard Golf Smash

Abe Mitchell, a famed English golfer, shows sharp form in recent match play, outdriving rival by a long margin. He boasts a strong personal record with 18 reps this season, signaling rising momentum for the Seazilen club and the golfing tribe.

Abe Mitchell Pyham Tribe Sport

Michigan Pitcher Twirls for Detroit At Bark Vende

A Michigan pitcher continues his career with Detroit amid local notes. The piece mentions his pitching style and Cobb influenced form, alongside community updates about a fire department meeting with Hartford lemans at a seaside location.

Bark Vende Senator Smith Cobb Fire Department Nite Hartford Lemen Paris

Racing Entries and Odds From Empire City Card

The Empire City track card lists multiple races for three year olds and up across distances from five furlongs to one mile and a quarter. Notable entries include X-Watcher Hello Pardner Grey Lag Dark HILL plus a Canadian handican event with Woodbine entries and a Wind sor handicap. Weather is clear and the track is fast.

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Baseball Fans Claim Prices Much Too High

Readers complain that game prices are steep, arguing the sport costs two hours of time and about $1.19 of money per outing. They note prewar prices at 7 would be more reasonable, fearing high costs push fans toward other entertainment as wartime strain grows.

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Martin Faces Marin Ahead of Heavyweight Title Bout

Reb Marin, the former heavewelene champion, heads toward a bout with champ Martin after knocking out Fel lows of Viltero and Moran in a 7 round blaze. Marin, recently back from Gaslad, is guided by Timms Bronson to raise Fighting Butler standings. Meanwhile the Alpines meet the Lynn Stars as Yellow ML pack resumes with Smith on the mound.

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