Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1923

Page

11

Boston Clubs Start South for 1914 Season

Boston major league clubs began spring training with the Braves heading to St Petersburg under Fred Mitchell while Christy Mathewson predicted a strong return from the last place finish. Stuffy Nhmis eyed first base for Atlanta as Frank Chance led the Red Sox battery to Hot Springs Ark for hard work and limited two day sessions.

Boston Braves St. Petersburg Fls Fred ‘Mitchell Godspeed Christy Mathewson New Parts Matty Bo iSouth Stuffy NeImis Cleveland Americans Frank Chance Red Sox Tey Jon Hot Springs Ark Efe Ozark Resort

Michelson Trains for Boston Marathon Bid

Alpert Whitey Richelson, Stamford standout and Connecticut distance ace, begins formal training for the Boston Marathon in mid April. He runs five miles several times weekly with a fifteen mile Saturday workout under veteran William Kennedy of Cygn East Fort Chester, and plans a ten mile road race at Trenton before Boston.

Alpert Whiter Richelson Stanford American Legion Trentonarq Paulist A.C Boston Teeuncay Cygnet Whitey Trussell Stamford New York Michelson Connecticut

Americans Dominate Oxford Meet at Eton? Oxford/ Cambridge

Americans shine on day one of the Oxford University competition with standout performances. Ballin student wins the quarter mile in five seconds, while G. L. Brown of Washington and Exate claim the shot put with a top mark of forty feet even. Several other U.S. athletes, including Al Reeve and Talvarsiv from Nebr, show strong participation amid the varied events.

Maren Oxford Univ Ports Oxford-Cambridga Ballin SS. K. Brown Washington Exate Tuany al Reeve Talvarsiv Nebring Goleen

Y M H A Banks On Kaplan And Fitelson For Win

The Y M H A B S enter Tuesday night’s return game against the Commonwealth Big 5 billed as a big city showdown at the Y M H A hall. Gothamites dazzled locals with high speed dribbling and long range shots in their easy win. The Kaplan Fitelson duo claim to have solved Manhattan’s defense but fans doubt the take. Lineups list Marron Jenkins Mooney Norton Forbes Kaplan Gordon.

Y. D. EA Y. M. H. A. Hall Gothamites Clebes Kaplan-Fitelson Combine Manhattan Negroes Tursday Kuu Klux Klan Commonwalth V. MW. A. Fiall Marron Jenkins Mooney oDesau Norton Fitelson Forbes Kaplan

April sports flame across fields and courts

A sprawling, older style sports column weighs in on spring sports with mentions of Dempsey, Hagen, Sarazen, Leonard, and others. It sketches odds, rivalries, and the looming championship season, noting friendships, boosters, and the shift of seasons from golf to tennis and baseball.

Sprit Iggs Guerneby Hagen Sarazen Collett Tilden Dempseyki Wilson Werlker Leonard Teilhaie Jayuch Mile Lenglen Mallory

Ed Roush Uncertain on 1930 Season for Cincinnati

Outfielder Ed Roush of Cincinnati is undecided about his 1930 baseball season. Reports from Ward yesterday say Roush has not yet planned his move as the team contemplates contracts and training in Florida. Johnny Couch, pitcher from the Pacific Coast, arrived earlier and joined club management as camp opens in Orlando with rookies expected.

Oineinnad Johnny Couch Pacitte Ovlands Fla Phey

Siki to sail for Dublin amid British ban on fight

Senegalese heavyweight Battling Siki heads from Paris to Cherbourg en route to Dublin for a bout with MES Weligue on March 17. Authorities barred a return to England over color line concerns, prompting delays and last minute countermeasures as Siki was escorted and guarded for the voyage.

Paris Siki Lefty Cherbourg Dublin Mes Home Office England Bourge Aihins Halotna

Owls Prepare for Rematch with Royals in New Haven

The Owls travel to New Haven for their annual game with the Royals on Tuesday night. Fans expect a fast, exciting contest after the first meeting where the Owls led early and aim to repeat the feat.

OWLS Royals New Haven Colored Royals Isto

American golfers prep to enter British tournament

American pros plan a three man start in Britain for the British Open at Troon. No team is organized by the PGA as leaders Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen are expected to lead the Yankee contingent. Tim Barnes and John Black may join. Wethered cannot due to an exhibition tour.

New York Great Britain Oficia’s Professional Golferg’ Association Such &S Emmet ¥Reath Youngstown John Black Saravenny Skokie Paatchison R Wethered Jock Exlleton Surazen

Staples Baseball Star Ray Fallon Injured Dislocates Shoulder

Staples High School baseball suffers a setback as Ray Fallon dislocates his right shoulder after a ladder fall at home. Fallon was expected to be the leading pitcher for the local team this season. Doubt remains on whether he can play, forcing Staples to hastily develop another hurler before the season opens in about a month.

Aisler Ara Hornsby Sisler Jo Ger Cobb and Speaker Hornsby Westun Wornsty Cobh Babe Lewarpeth Ruth Ireland France Jin Hs Wailad Cherbourg AL Drouither Westport Staples High School Ray Fallon Ray Way Alan Wallon Staples

Read Maidens Defeat Wheeler Lassies in League Match

The Read echos defeated the Wheeler school girls 7 to 1 in the West Side girls league at Maplewood gym yesterday afternoon. Tie score appears.

St. Josephs Pennest St. Charles Quin He City Matea Lachar Miteger Wendell Charles- Ve McPaden Callahan Garrity Ry Conner Iy Musner Corbaily Read Echos Wheeler School Maplewood

Also Mentioned on This Page

ST. Joes Matty Arter Norwalk RED Red Men Danbury Hatting Town Court Coves Blackmen Glaney I Meghan C. Driscoll Michelsen Marathon Oxford Y.m.h.a.banks Kaplan Fitelson Gordon Max Fitelson Kid” Kaplan Commonwealth Bige Grantland Ride Bowers Sildey Saraven Sweetser Dempsey Wille Kilbane Sumin Migs Collett Stirling Cumming Tilden Johan Richards Tfe Midonevs Sisler and Hornsby Thal Sununee Tall Dempecy Greh Cincinnat IS Cold ED Roush Cinc Sat Maureh Mddle Roush Sur Ward Oakland City Wome Mdde Dat M. Iptigue Baseball Star Wheeler Read
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication