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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1922

Page

16

Regain Wrestling Title in Wichita Match

Ed Lewis defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko to regain the world heavyweight wrestling title in Wichita. Lewis won the second fall in eighteen minutes with a headlock, then 'Zbyszko was an easy victim in the third fall after three minutes. Zbyszko took the first fall in forty four minutes and thirty seconds with a body scissors and armlock.

Wichita Kans Strangler Lewis Stanislaus Zbyszko Zbyszko

Delaney to Fight Twice in Big Week Card

Jack Delaney is set for two fights this week with bouts scheduled in New York and Providence. He will face Jett Smith in Providence after a Broadway Sporting Club bout in New York Monday. Louis Bogash plans to meet Mike McTigue in Brooklyn as part of the same event lineup.

Bridgeport Bexte New York Providence Jack Delaney Ugio Ratnor Jett Smith Delaney Palmer Delaney-Smith Atvin Bogagh Mike McTigue Commonwealth Porting Club Brooklyn Aveex McTigue Ging Wilo Patsy Bogasti Tommy Etapioton Kayoe Pete Amie

Jeffries to Become an Evangelist Report

Los Angeles March 3 James J Jeffries former heavyweight champion may become an evangelist according to a story here today Jeffries now a farmer at Burbank has shown interest in religious affairs after a visit from A F Suttarer a friend of his father who was a gospel preacher

Los Angeles James PI Jeffries Bynay Burbank A. F. Suttarer Sho Hob Dorman New York Strch California San Francisco Caesar Abe Monte Vallejo Cal Torathers George Bily Dave Shade Charles W. Shade Dave Kid Wilson Crockett, Cal Frank Tabor Dad Shade

Two Mile Race To Be Feature Event In Title Meet

Contenders line up for twelve junior national championships at the Twenty second National Armory show. Highlighted events include the 500 and 700 yards and the two mile run with top runners from Yale, Columbia, Penn, and New York clubs aiming for victory in a winter showdown. Notables include Bohannon, Chapman, Lally, Marzolot, Rocklein, Parker, Vander Pyl, Malcolm Douglas, McLane, Forsman, Prim, Jetter, Gray, Craw, and O Connor.

New York Mar Nagment Armory Bland Sean M. T. Bohannon University of Virgina Gilbert W. Chapman Yale Glatonca Gherman St. Christopher Vincent’ Lally St. Anselm S A E. P. Marzolt Columbia A Doldey George Nolan Lincoln University Willam Parker Christopher Club Agalls Vander Pyl Malcolm Douglas Walter Fingen A. CG Walter Boettcher Lafayatte Frank Kelly Shanahan Club Philadelphia Jimmy Barnes Boys’ Club Henry ‘Lyons Loughlin Lyceum E. G. McLane University of Pennsylvania Don Forsman Brooklyn A. W. Haskell Arthur Cassot Glencoe AL Our Wide Farm

Forty Five American Athletes Enter Irish Olympics

New York reports a quota of forty five American athletes described as Irish born and connected, to compete at the forthcoming Irish Race Olympics at Croke Park in Dublin during the August week. The unit will include football and nursing teams, track and field, with several noted stars named and a leadership seal from T. Walsh. The document explains aims to showcase Irish athletic prowess and unite Irish talent for a global stage, linking to tradition and the Gaelic code.

New York Croke Park Dublin Durorong Vatrick McDonald Schamho Pion Hewmmer Drower Muithean J. McGrath Vyville Dan *i Hea America Patrick O'Connor Robert Kelly Antwerp Patrick Flynn Warho Oy. J. Walsh T. D Athletica Parla Thea Ireland Athens

Lincoln and Hall Quintets Win in School Contests

Lincoln and Hall quintets won in two public school matches yesterday in the East Side League. Hall defeated Barnum 14 to 2 while Lincoln routed the McKinney quintet 16 to 1. The Waitersville team forfeited to Staples by not appearing.

Lincoln and Hall Hall Barnum Lincoln McKnney Waitersville

New Jersey Boxing Board Opposes Dempsey Wills Bout

The New Jersey boxing commission, via chairman Robert H. Doherty, says the public opposes the Dempsey Wills match and has not prohibiting action. Governor Edwards says he would permit if there is public demand, but he claims no personal opinion or power over the commission.

Jersey City N. 1 Jersny State Boxing Commision Jack Ampsey Harry Wills Commission Robert H. Doherty Edwards New Jersey Doherty Edwarda Maettle

Black Rocks Beat Fairfield Legion in Lopsided Victory

Black Rocks won their twelfth straight this year, defeating the Fairfield Legion Tossers 18 to 8 at Farm Mhuretay. Buckley and Rowe starred for Black Rocks while Meyers led the Legion, with strong showings from Rowe and Herb on the Rocks side.

Black Rock Paiitida Legion Mhuretay Legion Buckley Rowe Fuack Trooks Meyers Black Rovera, c. S Prexbere Aurublg H. Rowe Herb E.g Fairfield Teglon G Pr. Mls Porter Lykayers Toth A Carroll Moran

Paddocks 10 Play Eko Star Quintet

Paddocks 10 faces the Eko Star Quintet in Brigze port as Walnut Beach Babies meet Myrtle Beach Babies in a preliminary contest. Paddock players confidence centers on a likely victory while Ekos boast a strong local track record.

Paddocks EKO Star Quintet Pha Brigzeport Ekos Tate Bka Walnut Beach Babies Myrtle Beach Babies Paddocianko Sters Paddocianko Sters Bontz Ball | : Rt. : McClellag Garrison Welch Mackenski Beach Sistor Ees Bhea Austlo Treckowit' Basta Gnillty

Amateur versus professional in college sports debate

A lengthy, opinionated piece discusses whether football should be paid through college education, arguing both sides. It critiques amateur status, notes vocational and financial realities, and mentions Princeton and football’s influence on education and athletics.

Kacey Tossers to Meet Hello Train at Hilltop Gym

The Knights of Columbia face Telephons Company quintet tonight in the high school gym as top contenders for the city championship. Catholic Community set to play Bridgeport stars in the preliminary. Main lineup includes Googan Rowden Mullaney Walls and others with Judge Smith and Eddy.

Kacey Hello Hilltop Gym Knights of Columbia St. Augustine's Hall Thuradisya Dhe Bridgeport Stars Neupe K. of SN. E.T Duvet Ball Rt Y Googan Rowden Mullaney Ua Walls Judge Smith Rm Luady Eddy

Harold Cutbill Drops Out of Bridgeport Track Meet

Harold Cutbill the flying par son may not compete in the Bridgeport A C G wack meet on March 18 due to a slight ankle injury. Coach Al Anderson says a slim chance remains he could appear. other stars from Columbie Holy Cross and Hartford are expected to run. A meeting of clubs and individuals will set up committees and distribute entry blanks for the state championship.

Harold Cutbill Bridgeport Cutbill al Anderson Anderson Wesleyan Tom Cavanaugh Higgins Columbie Vanierply Yatoster Comins, Feldman and Resnack Fitzzimmons Tierney Holy Cross Welch Board of Recreation Rooms

De Paol o Enter 500 Mile Race

Petar DePaolo, son of Italian descent, shifts from tutoring to driving. After two years with Ralph DePalma, he aims to compete in the Indianapolis 500. He previously raced in Los Angeles and France, and has asked Indianapolis for entry forms for the May 30 race.

Indianapolis Petar DePaolo Ralph DePalma Washington Los Angelcs Speedway Peter John DePaolo Ballet Jake DePaolo Brooklyn Spert toPalma Fiewaide America Land Iso RePalma i Lattes Bg Firet Teen

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