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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1923

Page

20

Ed Collins Still Tops Major League Second Basemen

Ed Collins, after seventeen years in the majors, remains a premier American League second baseman. His rivals Aaron War and Marty Mehanus press for fielding honors, while Collins boosts stolen bases to twenty this season and leads a strong cohort of veterans. Ward, McManus, and Fewster show improvement as defensive and hitting peers, with Ward covering more ground and McManus valued for hitting.

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Hagen vows never to return to English golf over unsportsmanlike tactics

New York June 60 Hagen says he will not play in England again unless treated better after blaming Troon officials and galleries for bad sportsmanship at the British Open. He cites last minute ban on punched clubs and hostile gallery behavior that disrupted practice and undermined his chances. He noted the course tested skill but the crowd’s conduct overshadowed the event.

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Firpo and Jess Set for July Boxing Bout

New York reports Firpo and Jess in training for a July clash likely to anchor the boxing card. Willard’s comeback bout heads the calendar as thick shuffle of heavyweights and featherweights continues, with Firpo resuming at Madison Square Garden under Ammy DeFerrari after reconciling with DeForest.

New York Dinno Voie Grounds Ring Mites Jimmy Wilde Pancho Villa Johnny Kuhane Tugene Criqui Willard Firon Jack McAntytre Havana Mexico City Star of Hope Ttalisia Jack Herman Jon Swihbard Firpo Tiuesda Flo Willard Imate Maclevy Bynmnasium Madison Square Garden Ammy DeFerrat DeForest Tex Rickara Angel Firpa

Only real find among first year outfielders this season

The piece notes Wid Mathews of the Philadelphia Athletics as the season’s sole proven first year outfielder with both hitting and fielding ability. It contrasts him with others like Ray Elsh, Homer Summa, Dick Reichle, Bob Fothergill, and Heine Manush, who show flashes but lack consistency or have positional questions.

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Columbia Crew Shines in Practice Spins Ahead of Races

The Columbia crew shows strong form in practice as they prepare for a high-stakes race on April 28. West Roaring out, Penn and Chelund Tiewander trail, while Columbia's mix features Frank Brocht and Hiei Cohmmba building a capable shell. The squad emphasizes rhythm, speed, and endurance, with time trials planned for the coming week and all three boats slated for tough workouts against Wright and Chesney crews.

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Nine Claims State Title in Schoolboy Fling

A clipping notes a nine claims state title with a focus on the pitching record that follows. The fragment indicates strong performance by a schoolboy bowling or fling event and references B.H.8. likely a team or district designation. Further details are unreadable on this page.

Jeteers Honored at Athlete Ageoptation Meeting

Those awarded the Jeteers include Captain Shea Manager Browntein Lavery Moffitt Greenblatt Banville Grant Chine Creming OConnor Hines Roper Carr Sekerak and Junior Clark earned honorable mention at Thursday’s meeting.

Jeteers Shea Browntein Lavery Moffitt Greenblatt Banville Grant Chine Creming O'Conner Hines Roper Carr Sekerak Junior Clark

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