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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1918

Page

15

Michigan Leaves ICAA A After National Meet

Historic meeting in New York will hear Michigan resign from the ICAA A. A. A. A. Michigan later schedule includes a Penn relay carnival in Philadelphia and Drake relay in Des Moines with Illinois at Urbana and Notre Dame visits. J Howard Berry and J T O Brien noted for track prowess as national events plan dispersal in Philadelphia and Madison Square Garden with key athletes scoring and competing.

New York Mirchigan Association Wolverines Cambridge Michigan University of Pennsylvania Steve Farrell Philadelphia Drake Des Moines Illinois Urbana Notre Dame Ann Arbor Chicago Stagefield Meadowbrook Club Middle Atlantic Association John Wanamaker Commercial Institute Madison Square Garden

Zbyszko and Joe Stecher In Draw At Madison Square Garden

Wladek Zbysko of Poland and Joe Stecher battled for two hours at Madison Square Garden in a catch as catch can wrestling draw. The lengthy bout ended without a winner after the time limit, with both men stalemated.

Zbyszko Joe Stecher New York Wladek Zbyszko Polint Joe Stecner Madison Square Garden

Rover Juniors Triumph Over All Stars For City Title

The Rover Juniors defeated the All Stars 27 to 9 to claim the city championship in the 15-85 pound class. The Rover Juniors say they will schedule more games with any team in their weight. West End Boys' club is invited to notice. Lineups include C. Roche Goldstein and Magner among others.

Rover Jrs West End Boys’ Club All Stars Roverers C. F. Roche Goldstein RF. Magner És Riccio Borsie Bogen L. G. Pokras Cretello R. G. Leipner Kaplan Corono

Sporting Gossip and Trades Stir Baseball Circles

Sporting gossip centers on Charles Webb Murphy considering a new major league while Jim Vaughn seeks a five minute audience with team owners. Charley Comiskey hints at a potential Jim Scott and Joe Jenkins for Kilmer Smith trade. The White Sox owner is described as philanthropic as contracts flow in for Lena Blackburne and others.

Charles Webb Murphy Chicago Cubs Jim Dunn Charley Comiskey Chicago White Sox Jim Scott Joe Jenkins Kilmer Smith Comiskey

Local indoor golf charity event announced for Red Cross

Arrangements are under way for a local indoor golf championship to benefit the Red Cross. Charles A. Phelps of Brooklawn club offers a prize for the winner and a small entrance fee will go to the fund. The event opens soon with entrants list to be published in the Telegram golf column.

Red Cross Society Charles A. Phelps Brooklawn Club Red Cross Fund

Willard Must Now Defend His Title in CP League

New York March 1 Jesse Willard faces a crossroads in boxing. He must train to defend his heavyweight crown or retire, as rivals Fulton and Dempsey push to challenge for a title shot. Fans demand a bout between Willard, Fulton, and Dempsey, hoping for a high stakes heavyweight era.

Willard Must New York Jesse Willard Wile Jess Fred Fulton Jack Dempsey Williard Nist Willard Dempssey Fulton Futon Dempsey Itullon

Current Gossip on All Timely Sports Notes Weaks at Jobs

Former players managers and scouts face scarce work after the federal league turmoil. Paul Smith, ex International League star, batted .302 in 128 games for Montreal. Syracuse beat Fort Slocum 16 to 14 as Fisher bled after a nose injury but contributed strong play. National League starts a hat and ball fund drive with two donation dates May 15 and June 11 across city venues. Deaths in boxing era claim Les Darey Darcy Bot Vitasimnione Charley White and Dick Roehe. Tigers service flag lists seven stars including Ehmke Oldham Alten Guteher Archer Mnfield ers Burns Bills Ison Nicholson Sruller. Tilfings' appeal for a class change denied. Indians designated backslow in class.

Ed Walsh Jack Warner Cy Seymour Duke Farrell Arthur Devlin Mike Devlan Sam Crawford bin ‘Donovan Larry Sutton Mike Donlin George Browne Paul Smith Yankees Montreal Fort Slocum Ray Wisher University of Syracuse Fisher University Mort Slocum Clark Griffith Giants Cincinnati Rans Johny J. Sullivan Les Darey Darcy Ther Bot Vitasimnione Charley White Dick Roehe Squared Circle Grim Reaper Tigers Tnelo Sant Ehmke Oldham Alten Guteher Archer Burns Bills Ison Nicholson Sruller

Billiard Stars Set for Spring Eastward Tour

Billiard experts Schaefer and Yamada plan a western swing toward Chicago and New York. They left San Francisco February 31 and will play in Portland, Seattle, Spokane, and Denver before arranging events with Brunswick-Bilk Callender against Welker Cochran. Cochran proposes $250 or more per side with split gate receipts or winner takes all, in single matches or tournaments, including possible four-handed formats with Moerningsiar.

New York Halkling Billiards Jake” Schaefer Koji Yamada San Francisco Graney Academy Golden Gate City Portland Seattle Spokane Denver Schaefer Yamana Chicago Brunswick-Bilk- Callender Company Welker Cochran Detroit Schafer Yamada Cochran Moerningsiar

Coach Fred Walker Quits Green Quintet

Hanover N FL Alared J reports coach Fred Walker resigns from Dartmouth basketball after ongoing dissatisfaction in Hanover. Despite an undefeated Williams football season and initial fan support, Walker leaves following a string of 20 straight losses and seven games left on the schedule.

Hanover Fred Walker Dartmouth Athletic Council Hender Walker Williams Walkes

Dick Conway Traded to Boston Braves by Worcester

Dick Conway a hard hitting outfielder for Worcester in the Western league has been acquired by George Stallings for the Boston Braves. Conway was signed by the Red Sox last spring and sent to Worcester for seasoning. An error in the transaction left Worcester with him temporarily while Boston hesitates over funds. He batted around .909? in 108 games last season.

Dick Conway Worcester George Stallings Boston Braves Conway Red Sox Red Box

Lynch Defeats Ingoldsby In 100 52 Billiards Match

E Lynch defeats Ingoldsby 100 to 52 in a pocket billiard match for the Algonquin Telegram cup tournament. McCarthy’s illness forced postponement of the Algonquin event and a practice 100 point game between Lynch and Ingoldsby occurred. Next Tuesday Ingoldsby meets Brothwell at Seaside club.

George McCarthy Algonquin Club New York Wis Ternie Lynch Elks McCarthy Jack Ingoldsby Bridgeport Lynch Wiks Ernie Taynch Ingoldsby Brothwell

Elmslie Triumphs In Billiard Nationals Match

Alejande Elmslie of Milwaukee defeated T Henry Clarkson of Boston 300 to 259 in a National Amateur billiards event at Detroit on March 1. Elmslie closed in 38 innings with high runs of 23 24 3 and a 7.85 average while Clarkson’s best runs were 19 20 and 23 with a 6.82 average.

Detroit Alejande Emilslie Milwaukee T. Henry Clarkson Boston Elmslie Clarkson

Award to O'Neil of Back Salary Award to O'Neil of Back Salary

New York, March 1. The Court of Appeals ruled the state must repay salary and expenses to former Boxing Commissioners Frank O'Neil James R. Price and Major John J. Dixon. O'Neil sought 1083.85 plus interest for May to September 1915 at 250 dollars monthly. The decision follows a Court of Claims suit two years ago.

New York Court of Appeals Frank O'Neil James R. Price John J. Dixon Court of Claims Malone Whitman Messrs Price Dixon O'Neill

Fulton to Box Devere in St Louis ten round bout

Chicago March 1 Red Fulton of Rochester Minnesota teams with Bob Devere of Kansas City for a ten round boxing match in St Louis on March 11 Devere was set to fight Jack Dempsey at Joplin tonight but that bout was canceled to prepare for the St Louis contest.

Falton Devere Chicago T Red Fulton Rochester Minn Bob Devere Ikansas City St. Louis Jack Dempsey Joplin

B H 5 to play Stamford today at Colonial Hall

Bridgeport High meets Stamford High in a Colonial Hall game after scheduling changes. Kennel will play, Murphy out, Luke McCarthy to start. BFS leads 2-1 in season series. Pool match Charles Montanaro vs Jim Lavery. Lavery wins 100-79. Yale Kaplan bowling loss at Park City. Ricelo top scorer. Skating titles postponed due to Morris Wood hip injury. Bobby McLean vs Wood suspended indefinitely.

Bridgeport High School Stamford High School Colonial Hall Colonial Kennel Murphy Luke McCarthy B. FS. S. HS Blade Baxter Tk Kennel Leonard Lo McCarthy Bumbree Miacco Gratt L. G. Whitten McGarty Rh. G Charles Montanaro Jim Lavery Lavery Yale Pittsburgh Bobby McLean Morris Wood Wood

Upsets Mark Roll Meet Leads and Sprints

Cincinnati reports a flood of upsets at the American Bowling Congress event. C Shanks of Louisville rolled 668 pins to place third in singles, the standout performance among leaders. Goodman and Jenks of Canton took doubles with 1287, while Doerhman and Varman of Fort Wayne notched 1239. Quinn and King of Fort Wayne finished seventh. Harvard Yale Princeton managers plan triangular spring games in New Haven with dates and sites undecided. Yale doubles Princeton in a swimming meet 30 to 22 and 25 to 15 in New Haven.

Cincinnati C. Shanks Louisville Goodman A. Jenks Canton Ohio W. Doerhman Varman Fort Wayne Ind Quinn P. King Pines Cambridge Mass Harvard Yale Princeton New Haven Bob Lloyd W. A. Hyde FP. S. Buell Avidl Yale Wiens

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