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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1926

Page

10

Rickard Aims to Announce Dempsey Tunney Bout in Chicago

Chicago July 19 Tex Rickard failed to weigh in with the expected formal announcement of the heavyweight championship fight between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney to be held at Sobers Memorial Field possibly September. He indicated the announcement would come tomorrow. The commission has not yet issued a permit or formal word though Rickard says the Chicago promoters face a signed contract issue with the Coliseum crowd and sanctions are expected to be decided after chairman Tuneke returns.

Chicago Tex Rickart Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Sobers’ Memorial Field New York Re Isdca Dempsey Volder Colseum Rickard Inots State Athletic Commission Omarle Marien Tuneke Solons Illinois

Racing results first and other races from a crowded card

Multiple races for two and three year olds across five to seven furlongs with detailed results. Eliza Jane and Katmara led the first race, while Sign pla is and Seths Hope performed in the early undercard. Subsequent races feature Anaitis Egg Nog and Waghland s in the three year old events, with Venlzries Desert Gold and Lemnos among the six furlong fields.

Eliza Jane Katmara Watts Glacier Chalmers Assutan da C Peeress Belsuder Anaitis Waghlands Diconey J John Marrone II Rachel D Dr. Charles Wells Blue Brush Mierganatic Reach Maid Venlzries Desert Gold Ford Lemnos Thompson Unionville Candy Maker New Beauty Nero Howard Miles Kon Mamie Lingard Bourassa Pe Yourself Fire Bus Tarnhelm Lexington Lad Clent Prince Meerschaum Hearts of Rock Carron al Hodder Vita Fisher Sir Galahad Dovrassa Ted Bulcroft A Rime Trajanus Gilert Cook Tso Jacaucs Woodlake Gus ‘Trajanus

Race Results From Washington Track Meeting

Multiple races for two and three year olds at Washington feature purses around 1200 to 1600 dollars and one track record noted. Entries include Irish Brigadier Khalifa Night bullet and others with judges and weights listed, but many names are obscured by OCR errors.

Fuiedda Ralls Ante Peternel Sport Watson Stime Atasendor Dai- Southern Melody World Court Isenger Equinox Has Walshan Medidler Frances Jane Secont Igadier Schaefer McElroy Tarent Land Lady Ines Frederick Kanheal Columbia IT Porto Ae Oven of Fortune Khalifa A Johnson Yes of Night Jones E Hovel Fool Betime Dr. Maxon Fire Cure Kane Coughlin Woodi Burr Nelow Betty B the Wire Ranier Finnerty Ghink Mormale Pant Onnelly Massillon Ron Mask FD Con May Fair Jstatistack Foote Tyler Bod Rae Hifal Lannea

Empire City Racecard summary for six races on dirt track

The Empire City program lists six races for two to four year olds with purses from 1 000 to 1 500 added. Notable runners include Pater Medley Turner Doubloon Dodging field across distances from 5 to 6 1/2 furlongs and entries like Donnavideo Vic Barracks Music Girl Zerline Sepoy Korean King Jimmy Hiack Black Carl Big McAuliffe and Than Martha Martin with various placings and times noted in race results.

Pater Medley Turner Fields Dance King All Virginia Beau Geste Rock Candy Gross Word Knicky Mercedes E Brush Policeman Day Manwell Red Harvey Donnavideo Catrone Vic Barnes Barracks Haviland Music Girl Zerline Hair Dresser de Devastation Vinastings Insulate Gotterup Mortensen an——Lockerble Alexander Moore R Stuart Milbvick Polly McWiggles Welner Tinke Martha Martin Bull Run Rauce Upward Sepoy Fator Warnes King Jimmy Washington Zeeprngge Dunbeath Alis Hiack Carl Big McAuliffe Patche Bisig Alsen Llouston Ord Kroon Northern Pass Patent Poondation Many Money Urey Mist

Smiths Pilots Deny Local Boy Will Meet Champion

Jon Smith and Lew Anger, part owners of Steve Smiths contract, vigorously deny signing to pit Smith against bantamweight champion Charley Rosenberg in Cleveland on July 28. The card at the Taylor Bowl features other matchups including Eddie She, Johannie Leonard, and K O Kaplan, with multiple bouts at the 22nd Engineers Armory and Hartford Velodrome.

Jon Smith Lew Anger Steve Smith Smith Ts Box Charley Phil) Rosenberg Cleveland Joe Tifth Rosenberg New York Bridgeport Steve Joe Lewie Eddie She Chicago Allentown Johannie Leonard Larry Metridge K. O Phil) Kaplan Ernie Perry Jules Sombathy New York Armory 22Nd Engineers Armory Perry Rohma Halsell Holsall Sombathy Harry Brooks Steve Smit Laurie Rich New Haven Sammy Goodman 102Nd Medical Corps Armory Big George Mulligan Waterbury Hartford Philadelphia Irwin Blige Billy Cunningham Jimmy Clinch New Britain Mulligan Bec Jine

Mike Dillon Wins In Straight Heats At Kalamazoo Harness Meet

Kalamazoo Michigan July 19 AP Mike Dillon and Tommy Murphy won the $2000 Fickman Hotel purse feature event opening grand circuit meet. Dillon’s gelding won easily with AL Dion Radge Worthy and Brian Ascott trailing. Murphy also captured first money with Strongworthy in the 2 15 trot.

Kalamazoo Mich Mike Dillon Tommy Murphy Straih AL Dion Radge Worthy Brian Ascott Murphy Isv Strongworthy

Berlenbach Earned Record Purse in Delaney Title Bout

New York story notes Paul Berlenbach was paid $2,493 a minute for his hour of work in the Delaney bout, with promoter Humbert J. Fugazy disbursing $249,648.85 for his 37 1/2 percent. Jack Delaney took $821 a minute for his labor in winning the title, while Pete Heilly received $49,229.69 for the challenger’s 12 3/2 percent. The event marked the largest single-ring purse and boosted Berlenbach’s career earnings beyond $500,000 after three years of fighting.

New York Paul Berlenbach Jack Delaney Bbeta Hield Dan Hickey Mariwier Humbert J. Fugazy Delaney Pete Heilly Boosta Mia

Safety First and Accidents League Formed in Dodge City

A new Santa Fe League in Dodge City, Kansas, pits Safety First against Accidents and Injuries with a daily inning format. The first half of the first month leaves Safety First ahead 12 to 3 as Prevention and Happiness face Neglect and Suffering, with Carefulness and Carelessness as umpires.

Dodge City Kan The Santa Fe

Cranston Holman Eliminated In Longwood Bowl Opens

Cranston Holman, a defending junior finals champion, was ousted early as the 84th Longwood Bowl opened at Brookline. Alfred Chapin Jr. edged John Dary in a notable upset while Henry Guild defeated Tafanan in straight sets. Other seeds, including William T. Tilden and Takeli Muari, advanced in the cross course event.

Brookline Mass Cranston Holman Alfred H. Chapin Jr Springfeld John Dary Violet Sutton Santa Mantra Cal Tafanan Leslie Coleman Henry Ro Guild Longwood Chapin Louis Thalheimer Dalia Texas Springfield Louis Doeg

Japanese National champion faces American hope in junior clash

Sekio Tanama and Teizo Toba lead for Japan as Marcel Rain villa of Montreal falls to Berkley Bell a 17 year old from Austin in straight sets 6 1 6 0 Doeg and Bent eye final bracket Warren P Coen 14 Kansas City youngest entrant challenges Tilden in men s event with two and four games respectively

Sekio Tanama Teizo Toba Baird Marcel Rainvilla Montreal Berkley Bell Austin Texas Bent Doeg Warren P. Coen Kansas City Tilden

Jimmy Johnston Leads West in Western Amateur Qualifying

In Minn on July 19 1AP Jimmy Johnston of St Paul shot 48 direct 14 under par to lead first day qualifying at the Western Amateur golf tournament Harrison Htt Johnston sank a 15 foot birdie putt on the 18th to topple Jack Westland of Seattle and J G Ward of Kansas City from par. Day two forecast similar conditions with 156 or 157 likely needed for 32 qualifiers for match play. Chick Evans of Chicago alongside Dr O F Willing of Portland struggled with woods and posted 78 and 74 respectively.

White Bhat Lake Minn Harrison Jimmy) Johnston St. Paul Johnston Jed Jack Westland Seattle J. G) Ward Kansas City Chick Evans Chicago O. F. Willing Portland Hiswood Willing

Promoter Fugazy Plans Round Matches for Four Boxers

Boston reports say promoter Humbert J. Fugazy opens negotiations for 15 round bouts pairing Paul Berlenbach with Mike McTigue and Tommy Loughran with Young Stripling at Ebbets Field in August. Winners would meet to crown a challenger for Jack Delaney, Europe’s heavyweight champ. Delaney’s thumb injury may delay, Berlenbach to fight as scheduled.

Louis Kid) Kaplan Ace Hudkine Ruby Goldstein Coney Island Kaplan Jimmy Goodrich Jack Delaney Francois Charles Ebbetsfield Humbert Fugazy Delaney Berlenbach Lght Lake Winnepesaukes Meridith N. H New York Humbert J. Fugazy Paul Berlenbach Mike McTigue Tommy Loughran Young Stribing Jack Delaner Fugazy McTigue Lough- Tan Prom Mi Miami Fig Pete Reilly

Oldham let go by Pittsburgh Pirates

Left handed pitcher Oldham was released outright by the Pittsburgh National League club today to the Kansas City club of the American Association. Pirates needed to drop a player to make room for infielder Joe Cronin recalled from the New Haven Eastern League, keeping within the 25 man limit.

Pittsburgh Oldham Kansas City Pirates Joe Cronin Flaven Jimit

French swimmer Majame Lion to attempt English Channel crossing

Cape Gris Nez France July 19 Majame Lion and Egyptian trainer Helms will try to swim the English Channel from here to Dover on Friday or Saturday. Elizabeth Cannon of Baltimore likely postpones her attempt for at least a week.

Cape Gris-Nez France Majame Lion Helms English Channel Dover Mian Elizabeth Cannon Baltimore

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