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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1926

Page

17

Dempsey to Defend Title in Chicago in September clash

News reports Dempsey will defend his heavyweight crown in Chicago with plans for a large arena crowd at Soldiers Field. Tunney is set for a featherweight title bout under possible contract actions. site and timing await formal confirmation amid boxing industry chatter.

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Detroit Splits Double Header With Senators

Detroit and Washington split a twin bill with the Tigers winning the day game 7 to 5 and the Senators taking the nightcap 10 to 7. Early scoring featured both teams racing to offense as pitchers struggled and key at bats produced runs.

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Browns Sweep Red Sox in Doubleheader

St Louis Browns dominated Boston in a July doubleheader, winning 11 to 1 and 7 to 4. One pitcher held Boston to four hits in the first game as Browns hitters amassed 14 safeties, with Rice Williams and Giale among the early run producers. Jacobson belted a two on base homer in the nightcap as the Browns sealed the sweep with solid offense and improved pitching.

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Former Champion Delaney Plans Parade and Return

Holyoke and Bridgeport residents await word as former heavyweight champ Delaney prepares for a reception and parade in his old home town, then heads toward an open air camp near Meredith New Hampshire. Alderman De Roy of Holyoke coordinates events while fans anticipate a loving cup prize and a celebratory weeklong tribute.

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Steve Smith to Meet Parker in Revere Tonight

Boxing card in Revere features Steve Smith taking on Parker in a ten round welterweight bout. Promoter Bob McCurdy and local figures hype a stacked card including Tod Morin, Billy Murphy, and Sarchie Walker with multiple heavyweight and junior welterweight contests planned.

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Tennis finals set for Saturday at Country Club

Mixed doubles and men's doubles results from the Country Club of Bain Doty mark a busy Saturday. Matches featured Rand, Richison, Stetsen, and others with several pairs advancing toward the championship rounds.

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Pequot Club Juniors Dominate Larchmont Regatta

Pequot Yacht Club juniors win three of eight flat places in the Junior Yacht Racing Association of Long Island South regatta held on Larchmont Yacht Club course. Southport entrants claim top spots in Star and One Design races. Stamford contenders challenge in others as Southport remains to race in forthcoming events.

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Steve Culver to Meet Fred Alman in New York Armory Showdown

Steve Culver, a Bridgeport boxer, headlines a big program at the Twenty Sound Engineers Armory in New York next Tuesday evening. He faces the tough Freddy Alman in a ten round main event, with other notable bouts featuring Jack Tilyou, PhS Hapman, and Willie Tuck in the undercard.

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Reds Take First Of Boston Series By Six To Four

Cincinnati wins the opening game in Boston 6 to 4 as Reds hitters pound 13 hits off Hearn and R Smith. Center fielder Roush is honored with a large automobile for ten years with the club, while over 1,000 fans attend the Citizens Milling camp closing event at Fort Thomas.

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Ruth to Attempt New Altitude Catch Record

Ruth will attempt an altitude catching record with a world record aim during a New York event. The maneuver involves a bomber plane and a timing corps coordination. The plan includes drop tests and a chase by aviators in uniform.

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Delaney and Berlenbach in shaky heavyweight odds

The piece weighs Delaney’s speed and skill against weight and ruggedness, arguing Delaney would struggle to claim the heavyweight title without more weight. It compares Delaney to Fitzsimmons and Willard, notes Tunney and Dempsey as near limits, and casts Berlenbach as a tough but slower rival in a scarce pool of top contenders.

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Legion Juniors Seek Games For Fairfield Tournament

The Tahfield Legion Juniors plan to play away games for the rest of the season after the home field became unusable. They have won 11 of 19, facing teams like Regis, Faston, and Sham Rocks, with Charles Piglor new Tezion Tunt dist out fielder joining the squad.

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General Lee Wins Wakefield Stake at New York Track

General Lee, son of War Claud and Sing Lee, won the Wakefield Stake over five and a half furlongs with a strong late dash. Huntsman, Dancing and several runners competed in a busy program including the Detist Handicap at Wentworth and other stakes races with notable performances by Lizalo, Tevu Tutler, and Pauly Shaw.

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