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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1924

Page

6

O Hara Secures Outfielder from Connie Mack Deal

Bridgeport Bears manager Jack O Hara announced by telephone that Pied Lucas an outfielder with a 350 Blue Ridge League average was acquired from the Athletics. Lucas played for Martinsburg last season and was brought back to the Athletics system after college graduation to boost further seasons. The move signals a shift as O Hara keeps eyes open for patrolers and contemplates other roster changes. Joe and Jim Corbett profiles follow, detailing boxing and baseball roots and early ambitions. Clyde Milan arrives in Nashville to discuss contracts with Nashville Southern Association players amid league chatter.

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Joe Moore Captures Jersey Skate Title

Joe Moore of New York, member of the United States Olympic team, won the New Jersey State outdoor skating championship at Long Branch, defeating rival Harry Kassy of Chicago after a tie for first in both special and regular races. Missing details note Leslie Poysch and Edward Mieset tying for third, Paul Forsman in fifth. Women’s events saw Tiste Muller of New York take first, Dorothy Jakson second, and Caroline Breter third.

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Erkes to face Don Holmes in Shelton tonight

Shelton hosts a District Billiard League match with Erkes facing Don Holmes as the locals seek a strong showing. Holmes plays his second match of the week after Gregor’s appearance, while standings and this week’s schedule are noted for the Bridgeport entrant lineup and recent results.

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Crane Pin Bowling Circuit Sees Tied Teams Atop Standings

Teams No 4 and No 8 deadlocked for first with 21 wins in 36 starts in the Crane Valve Duck Pin Bowling Circuit. Sullivan leads individual records and is second in the overall standings, with Hubbard and Eligh posting high singles and totals for the league.

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Alumni Five to Play Shelton on M B H A Court

The Alurant basketball club will meet Shelton High School tossers this afternoon at 4:20 on the M B H A court. Lineups include Montanaro Kaplin Barney Hayden Colletti Beller Bpevack Simmons Maturo and other players.

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Opening Bridgeport Boxing Card Promises Heated Eight Round Mercer Show

Fans in Bridgeport await the spring season opener at State Street Casino headlined by Mercer in an eight round bout. The card includes Nick Mercer facing Vin jsones Warce and Johnny Mason versus Joe Relit, with Steve Smith vs Johnny Ikocca and other bouts shaping a lively return to local rings.

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Sokal Rosebuds Lead East Side League Narrow Nutmegs

The Sokal Rosebuds extended their East Side Bowling League lead to three games by beating the Nutmegs last week. Nutmegs and Sokal Rosebuds are in a tight second-place battle.

Sokal Rosebuds

Local Militiamen Conquer Milford in Rifle Contest

Local militiamen of the 42nd C A C C ng won a series rifle match at Milford American Legion rifle range. They swept the third contest to clinch the series with strong scores, defeating Milford in the final leg while another match finished close.

Kanee Cochet Set For Final In Covered Court Tennis Championship

The sem final rounds of the covered court tennis championship saw Kanee Cochet advancing to face Poan lomt moth in the final tomorrow after a tight match in the earlier rounds.

Kanee Cochet

Kaceys to Play Jersey Champions Next Saturday

The Knights of Columbus face Townsend Big Five, champions of New Jersey, in the new gym next Saturday night with Walt Gerber in the visitors’ lineup. The Kaceys beat the New York Big Five 22 to 1 last week, employing a stifling press that bewildered opponents. In the prelim, the Rare Triangles defeated Fridgepor High School Alumni five 25 to 4.

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Red Sox Schedule Aims for State Championship Season

Minage Harry ranks the Red Sox lineup for the coming season. He has his players lined up and seeks to book games with any team in the state. For games with the Red Sox, write to Manager Frink through this paper.

Harry Elvena Res Sox Red Sox

Big Red quintet claims first title in decade

Cornell's seven wins in eight league games crown the Inter-Collegiate Basketball League. Yale slips to the cellar as Dartmouth and Princeton win late. Sam Pite leads scoring with 68 points in seven games. Knees and Strom trail. Yale, Columbia, Penn, Dartmouth, Princeton, and Cornell chase the standings with key matchups upcoming.

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Separates Play Lordship Girls In Preliminary

The YMHA Separate team and Lordship girls meet in a key preliminary with Park City and Ridgeport matchups noted. An overtime win by the Separates over Lordship occurred a few weeks ago and tomorrow's game is billed as a likely tight affair with local rosters listed.

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Officials Approve Navy Crew Team for Annapolis Plans

Officials approve selection of Navy crew squad for Annapolis training and competition. The roster includes several cadets and staff from the Naval Academy with arrangements underway for the 1919 season.

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