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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1923

Page

7

Naugatuck Iron Worker Leads Field in Invitation Tournament

Naugatuck iron worker W Pathe leads a field of 124 competitors in the Oaklawn Club annual invitation tournament. Seeley of the Brooklawn star and Burkowski of Naugatuck vie for top honors as Beardsley Park players also reach the championship round. Final results to come after qualifying rounds and playoff bouts.

Naugatuck Iron Worker Bridgeport Star W Pathe Chammon Bridgeport Eadng Mayer William Nerhowak Naugavek Iron Worker Oaklawn Club Yeaterday Burkowski Shenecoss Sterling Warner Seeley Batduin Naliu Brooklawn Burkwwaki Ron Cochrine Beardsley Park Aid Mott Bridgeports Larry Doyle Johnny O'Meia Doyle Goddard Ted Goddard William Burkowski Coa Philpaul Smith & M Smith & M Mott, Wo S Woodruff Wheeler Larry Davie A McMahon X Baldwin D_ Deane Johnny O Melia Rol Jackson T Cochrane H D Strong H B Goddard Parker Stranahan Brooklawn R Bacon Wykagy Quirk Trowbride Crow Point Barker Brooklawn Hunter Middlebrook Brooklawn Everett Jacks Weatogue Greer Brooklaws Hall Brooklawn Elis Brooklawn KE Meuller Westport J H Zimmerman J C Regan Senior Brooklawn FE Kellerman Sannockburn Fenn New Haven Williama New Haven Otis Meyers

Latin Viewpoint on Firpo Dempsey Clash Sparks Latin American Pressure

The La Prensa cable translated notes argue Firpo’s rapid rise in the United States challenges Dempsey and stirs Latin American opinion. It asserts American supporters feared a Firpo triumph and that Dempsey’s edge would be questioned if the Argentine fought him.

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Smith and McDonald Leach Shine in Metro Golf Championship

Smith and McDonald Leach of San Francisco Robert Mcdonald of Hingo and the Kirkwood trio posted 36 holes totaling 146 to lead the Metropolitan golf championship at Anvoe Brook. Walter Hagen sits fourth with 147 while Fa velit Ridge and Jin Baines share fifth at 143.

Summit NTI Macdonald Smith San Francisco Robert Macdonald Hingo Tne Kirkwood Anvoe Brook Walter Hagen Johnny Favelit Quake Ridge Jin Baines Felham Manor

Benny Leonard Favored In Lightweight Title Fight At Yankee Stadium

New York July 19 Benny Leonard rated 9 to 5 favorite to beat Lew Tendler for the lightweight title next Monday at Yankee Stadium. Betting talk is light but interest is high as a record crowd is expected. Tendler faces questions about weight and left hand recovery while Leonard is viewed as likely past his peak, making the outcome uncertain.

New York Benny Leonardia Lew Teacher Yankee Stadium Alex Hart Philly Tendlers Leonard Benny Leonard Tendler Lefty Lew Tim Croney Delanco NJ

Pittsburgh Tops Braves 8 6 in 24th Victory

Pittsburgh defeated Boston 8 to 6 in a late game rally as Traynor powered the offense and Ford’s hit sparked the eighth inning. Meagaws relieved for Pittsburgh and a triple play ensued with Traynor to Adams to Gum Ford, preserving the lead in a tense contes t.

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Yanks to Acquire Joe Boley from Orioles

Baltimore star shortstop Joe Boley is reported as the property of the New York Yankees and to be delivered at season end. Jack Dunn refused immediate delivery aiming for a fifth straight Orioles pennant after Brooklyn offered $100000 and Dunn later declined $125000 for the shortstop.

Baltimore Joe Boley Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Jack Dunn Orielse Brooklyn Boby Dunn Charley Tibbets Dunn

Red Faber Shines as White Sox Top Boston 8 3

Red Faber pitched in fine form and Chicago defeated Boston 8 to 3. The White Sox struck early against Jack Quinn and rode timely hitting to the win in a clear decisive performance.

Red Faber White Sox Boston Chicago Jack Quinn

Hawaiian and Anzacs Set for July 27 Davis Cup First Round

Hawaiian and Australian Davis Cup teams will meet in the first round for the histone trophy at Orange, New Jersey, July 27 after a shift from July 26 to 28 to avoid Sunday play. Both squads have begun intensive practice with the Australians led by J Anderson and the Hawaiians drawing praise for their form.

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British find Chinese opium traffic active

British minister in Peking says opium exports from India to China exceed 100000 chests a year with most shipments going to the Indies. He urges stronger Hague Convention enforcement and Switzerland joining to curb opium production and trade while noting India complies with the agreement.

London Wohi Jordan Peking Indi India Indies Switzerland Dehn

Dundee Training Signals Confident Featherweight Title Bout

Johnny Dundee refines outdoor training for the featherweight title clash with Eugene Criqui. He weighed 125 1 2 pounds after an eight mile road run and aims to reach 126 by July 26, 2 PM. Dundee boasts improved wind and strength while Criqui vows to halt him in ten rounds.

Johnny Dundee Eugene Criqui Acalea Dundae Itase Criqui Dundee

Springfield Defeats Pittsfield in Close Baseball Clash

In Pittsfield on July 19 Springfield toppled Pittsfield 8 to 7 in 1% innings. Loftus pitched the last four for Springfield, allowing only one hit. Key moments include Taylor and Webb driving multiple hits, with Damm and Sholz hitting home runs. Sholz and Wilson contributed solid offensive lines as Springfield held on for the win. Umpires were McDonald and Summery.

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Criqui Confident He Will Stop Dundee In Ten Rounds

Eugene Criqui, new featherweight champion, vows to defeat Dundee in ten rounds next Thursday at the Pointarounds. Report from Detroit notes Criqui’s optimized training, light weight around 126 pounds, and disciplined camp as he prepares for the title defense amid a growing confidence and controlled road work.

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Americus club to play Joe Jackson in defiance of ban

Americus on July 19 plans a semi pro South Georgia circuit game featuring Joe Jackson despite a circuit board ban. The Americus club announced the decision today in apparent defiance of the ruling.

Americus Joe Jackson South Georgia Direcors

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