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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1923
Page
6
Benny Leonard easily defeats Lew Tendler to retain the lightweight crown in a crowded stadium bout. Leonard’s precise punches and relentless attack overwhelmed Tendler, who fought back gamely but could not land a decisive blow. Ringside observers mostly favored Leonard, with attendance and receipts surpassing earlier lightweight records.
In a fiercely contested bout Leonard and Tendler battled from round one with rapid exchanges and powerful body shots. Leonard, steadily pressuring, connected with jabs and uppercuts while Tendler answered with hard lefts and rights. The match progressed through nine ferocious rounds with both fighters trading momentum before Leonard maintained control in the later stages and pressured Tendler toward the ropes.
In Pittsburgh Chicago built a 3-3 tie into a blowout, scoring nine runs in the twelfth inning as Meadows and others were touched up. Miller homered, and S Adams ran for Gooch while Mueller delivered a key hit.
Eleanor Gory and Anderson won the two mile handicap at Seaside Park on Sunday. Anderson clocked a record time of one hour five minutes. Eleanor Coty finished second in the women's event with one hour nine minutes. Other results include Johnny Bree and Henry Sri in the boys' and Phoebe O’Brien among girls, with Helen Daniels and Staci Daniels listed in placements. several entrants did not finish.
Anderf Lucie is the only Cuban in the National League and one of four ace pitchers in the league's elite. He has pitched for Cincinnati since 1918 and now stands among the era's standout hurlers.
Cleveland rocked St. Louis in five innings to take game one of the series. Kenneth Williams belted his 18th homer with Tobin aboard in the fourth, powering the Indians to a 9-2 victory over the Shocker.
Irving Elsey and John Fox plan a major summer swimming meet at Lordship Beach in August. They aim to attract champions including Gertrude Ederle in the women’s 220 yard National Championship and possibly a Weis muller versus American rivals series with Johnny Weis muller as a draw.
No entries yet for the Junior State championships at Seaside Park this Saturday. Officials expect about 149 registering Thursday with Bridgeport A C close to 75 and Tom Tracy of New Haven Harriers sending 25 stars. Likely totals exceed 150, featuring ten championship events and two playground relays beginning at 2 pm, rain contingency Sunday.
In the Senior Recreation league Rosebuds Rosebuds and Lenox did not meet last week. The Knights of Solumnus stand third with two wins in three starts. Standings show Lenox A A 248, Sokal-Rosebuds, Knights of Culumbus, and South Ends at Walnut with a tie in the public market area.
American tennis fans focus on Helen Wills the 17 year old California prodigy as she prepares for the Sea Bright tournament on turf facing England’s Kathleen Meansena. Johnston calls her equal or superior to Mallory with increased height and power enhancing her forehand and reach.
Philadelphia scouts said to be in York as two Phillies pitchers spark a rally and the Giants win 8 to 4. McQuillan started for New York and was relieved in the sixth by Ryan after Philadelphia hat three runs, five hits, and no outs. Ryan set the Giants down in order, preserving the lead. Meusel, Frisch, and Cunningham contributed for New York, while O’Connell and Jackson supplied offense for Philadelphia.
Mike Healy, chairman of the Inel boxing commission, will run Bridgeport football again. He states most players from last season welcome back under his management. The team had a strong, profitable year and paid players over 400 dollars each. Two players will not return as one is injured and another moved to Meridian High School athletics.
Profs, with ten straight wins, host Americans at Newfield Park. Eastern League schedule includes Albany at Waterbury Haven at Bridgeport Hartford at Worcester Pivtsfield at Springcied. Yesterday results Cleveland 9 St. Louis 2, Detroit at Chicago 7. Today Cleveland at St. Louis, Detroit at Chicago, New York at Philadelphia, Washington at Boston. Chicago 12 Pittsburgh 3, St. Louis 8 Cincinnati 7. Only games scheduled: St Louis at Cincinnati and Chicago at Pittsburgh.
The International League teams New Haven and Bridgeport meet at Newfield Park after ten straight Bridgeport wins. Key players include Donovan, Baumgartner, Davenport, and Fisher. Rodriguez faces a fine and suspension amid a quarrel. Gorrette covers second as Rodrigue journeyed to Bill Island to aid his brother. Game lineup lists Martin, Orme, Loftus, Fisher, Mullen, Bowman, Post, Osborn, Irving, Goff for New Haven and Baumgartner, Brown, Lorne, Lurrell for Bridgeport.
Timely hitting by the Prefs gave them a 9 to 3 victory over Pittsfield today in New Haven. Ketchum started for the visitors and was pulled at the start of the fourth after walking five, while Baumgartner pitched well for the locals. Bosse hit a home run over left field as New Haven maintained the lead with scattered hits and solid defense.
Milford kicks off with a strong lineup from New England and New York stars led by James T. Rose. The Sailford club aims to battle the Him City Colored Giants of New Haven in a Sunday clash at Milford Diamond. Notables include George Lowe Jerry Kahn Tom McCarthy Ed Mullabey Jim Hamill Bill Jesmer Joe Clark Nelson Lowey Tom MelCoombs Joe Start Harry Hemipe Cannonball Smith and Tate for the Giants. Tony Sevito of Bridgeport will umpire the game with a record crowd expected.
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