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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1923

Page

5

Track stars barred from competition as summer beach guards

Bridgeport and Georgetown athletes Matty Shane and Francis Carroll face temporary ineligibility after taking Board of Recreation summer jobs as playground staff. The move, following an AAU ruling, affects contenders Skane and Carroll and could impact Bridgeport A C plans for prizes and a new clubhouse. Coach Anderson and the local board reorganize, naming Roy Welch captain with Whelan and Ryder among probable entrants for South Manchester and Manchester games.

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Alison Will Run In Chicago Meet

Alexander Alison Jr state junior quarter mile champion and Hamilton college track team captain will compete in the national collegiate track meet in Chicago on Saturday. Contrary to expectations he will run the 100 and 220 yard events instead of the quarter mile. He was timed in 9.30 seconds for the century event.

Roy Welch Welch Roy Bridgeport A. C State Moose Athletic Board South Manchester Anderson Charley Ryder Jay Welch Ray Whelan Fred McTighe George Lee John Wagner Dave Rayburn el Donbullion Bridgeport A Syracuse Allan Woodring Charney Bridgeport Anderagon Alexander Alison Jr Hamilton College Chicago

Burns Spark Boston Victory With Five Hits In Series Opener

George Burns powered the Boston lineup with five hits in five at bats as the Boston team defeated Chicago 10 to 2 to take the three game series opener. Hooper belted a lead off home run in the sixth, while Burns and the infield starred defensively. A seventh inning ejection of Devermer for arguing balls and strikes surfaced in a tense moment. Chicago lone highlight came from Hooper’s homer, but the Cubs fell short as Boston claimed the win behind Murray.

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Rollie Naylor Twirls Mackers To 5-2 Victory

Rollie Naylor starred for the Athletics beating Detroit 5-2 to capture the series 2 games to 1. Naylor worked six innings and drove in key runs with a single while Welch and Galloway contributed runs, Perkins added a double and a triple, and solid defense helped secure the win.

Rollie Naylor Mackers Philadelphia

Two Stars Lose in New England Tennis Honors

Hartford June 13 Two seeded players fell in third round play of the New England championship. Eliott Binzen of New York was defeated by H H Bassford of New York 6 2 7 5 while Jerome Lang of New York lost to H H Hyde local 6 2 6 4.

Hartford New England Eliott Binzen New York H. H. Bassford Jerome Lang New Yo H. H. Hyde Deuce Jin Tilden A. H. Chapin, Jr Alonzo Bassford Frank T. Anderson L. H. Wiley Hyde Ieeta R. F. Leighton New Haven H. H. Basaford George Whitlock Wood Dinwoodle California Snider and Waltz Anderson and Lung Hoberts Norris A.W. Merriam Chapin Springfield Alen Cole Tremaine Merriam and Chapin, Jr

Norris May Be Lost to Navy Grid Team

Norris may be lost to the Navy grid team as A Norris, Naval Academy backfield prospect, is in a leg cast for six weeks after a knee injury suffered while playing lacrosse. Despite the setback, surgeons hope to fit him into shape for two remaining years of football at Annapolis. The article notes his speed and impact in games against Penn State and the Military Academy, and mentions the Gilenwoods and Red Mahoney in surrounding team context.

Annapolis Itill A. Norris Naval Academy Lortis Norrig Bodger Penn State Miliary Academy

Saint James Dominate Seven Start Bid For Stratford Title

The St. James of Stratford defeated the Red Sox of Fridgeport 16 to 2 to run six wins in seven games. They claim the Stratford championship after Stratford AC refuses a title challenge and announce a possible forfeit. Erons belted two homers, Kulwitz also homered, as Saints seek seven straight at Devon next Sunday. The Saints also issue challenges to Fairfield Legion, K of C Bridgeport, Lenox AC and Park City Giants.

St. James Stratford Red Sox Fridgeport Statford Stratford A Stratford A. C Saints Kulwitz Saint Janes Devon Devon A Iain Good Percy Dekeson Fairfield Legion K. of C Bridgeport Lenox A.C Park City Giants

Westport Forms New Local Baseball League

On June 13 Westport announces a new baseball league including Fairfield American Legion Greens Farms East Ends Nationals of Norsvalk Noroton town team and American Storage Battery of Stamford. Season starts July 1 with a large loving cup for the champion. Greene Farms adds pitchers catchers and infielders to bolster the roster led by Joe Duffy and Walter Milla.

Westport Fairfield American Legion Greens Farms East Ends Nationals Norsvalk Noroton Town American Storage Battery Stamford Greene Farma Tony Mills Targon Nazzaro Turley Joe Duffy Walter Milla Farmers

Stratford High Defeats Seymour In Extra Innings

Stratford High edged Seymour 15 to 32 after a 12 inning game using five pitchers. Bedel and Goddard led Stratford with strong hitting while Gattalane Heffron Poster Koll and Molick contributed feature performances in a steady battle that ended with a late Stratford surge.

Stratford Seymour Stratford High Bedel Goddard Acore Stratford

Tigue Makes Offer To Box Siki Again

An offer of 000 points to Mike McTigue, world heavyweight boxing champion, for a rematch with Siki in Dublin on September 7 was reported today by Joe Jacobs, the title holder's manager. Jacobs deferred a decision but indicated acceptance is possible. McTigue won the 175 pound crown from Siki on points in a 26 round bout in Dublin on St Patrick's Day.

Mike McTigue Dublin Joe Jacobs Jacobs McTigue Biki St. Patrick's Day

Eagle Midgets Challenge Local Rival Midgets for Saturday Game

The Eagle Midgets of the South End report no game Saturday morning and issue a challenge to any city midget team to meet them. Interested teams should contact manager L A Castello at 288 Myrtle Ave to arrange a match.

Eagle South End Giants Eagles Mor LA. Castello Myrtle Ave

Hagen Still British Open Favorite Despite Bad Qualifying

In Scotland on June 13, among eighty eight top golfers, Walter Hagen remains a British Open favorite despite a poor qualifying showing. Edward Thay and James Braid lead early rounds with Diegel as first American off, while Hagen and MacDonald Smith receive strong support for title defense.

Hagen Toon Scotland Ioon Pkers Edward Tiay D James MacDowall Prestwick James Braid Diegel Fee Diegel John Farrell Walter Hagen George Aubach MacDonald Smith South D. A. Curtis Bournemouth Walter Aggen Thhree Jim Barnes Roger Wethered

Penn Gets Lucky Lane for Poughkeepsie Race

New York June suciated Press. Penn drew the rabbit foot lane No 2 for the three mile varsity race at Poughkeepsie June 28 in the intercollegiate rowing association drawings. No 2 has produced more winners in 25 years of regatta history, raising questions about any advantage for the Quaker.

New York Poughkeepsie Morgan G. Bogue Chaise Nan Intercollegiate Rowing Association Quaker Weigh Iat Regatia

Hornsby Belts Cardinals Past Braves For Narrow Win

St Louis defeated Boston 3 to 2 as Hornsby returned from knee injury. He hit two doubles and a single in five at bats and scoring a run. Plack and Hottomley added singles in the ninth to drive in the winning run.

ST. Lou Hornsby St. Louls Boston Plack Hottomley Cardinals

Warner Brothers signs Tom Colgan to bolster pitching

Tom Colgan, among the city's top twirlers, will start on the mound for the Warner Brothers this Saturday. Once rated one of the best pitchers, he joins the team amid market and Berkshire chatter, boosting hopes for a championship run.

Tom Colgan Vity Warner Brothers Colgan Berkshires

Jimmy Wilde Faces Pancho Villa In Big Polo Grounds Bout

Jimmy Wilde, veteran English flyweight, has fought many American opponents and meets Pancho Villa at the Polo Grounds next Monday night. The article details Wilde past bouts, including wins and losses against Lynch Moore Sharkey and others, his weight, and knockout statistics, highlighting his long career and notable showings in America.

Jimmy Wilde Villa Pancho Villa Polo Grounds Wilde Joe Lynch London Zulu Kid Brooklyn Zulu Lynch Pat Moore Bynett Moore Wikie America

McArren Stars as Dodgers Defeat Cubs in Chicago Rally

Brooklyn pounded out five runs to beat Chicago 4 to 0 today breaking the Cubs seven game winning streak. Dickermin was driven off the mound in the fifth as Cadure and Decatur held the line.

Chicago Brooklyn Tye Cubs Dickermin Wut Cadure Decatur

Moffitt Allows Three Hits as Hilltoppers Beat Branford 4 2

Bridgeport Hilltoppers defeated Branford High 4 to 2 as Moffitt limited Branford to three hits. Branford starter Monroe was rocked early, Braves Bries and Hinen provided key hits, and fielding errors aided Bridgeport’s rally in the first inning.

Moffitt Branford Hilltoppers San Moffitt Branford High School

Bridgeport Girls to Swim in Garden Pool Event

Threa Bridgeport girls swimming team will compete at Madison Square Garden tonight. Anna Baum Grace Kemple and Phoebe O’Brien are chosen for a 100 metre handicap race while a local team is invited to a 100 yard event in Jersey City on July 23.

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