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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1918

Page

15

Shubert Burns Bout Promises Tougher Fight Than Last

Frankie is favored over Al in their upcoming bout as Burns trains harder than in eight months. Pollock called Shubert the toughest opponent Frankie faced in Boston, a rip-roaring fight from start to finish. Al balances training with running his grocery store in New Bedford.

Frankie Burns Harry Pollock Boston Shubert Hiss Gym New England New Hedford

Industrial Stars Set To Clash In All Star Game

Two all star basketball teams from the Industrial league will meet in Colonial Hall on the 14th for a marquee game. Managers have begun practice as fans recall the league era and await a decisive showcase of the circuit’s top players. Captain Haar helps assemble the second team’s missing stars for the showdown.

Colonial Hall Haar Cleveland Paskett Cubs Wambsganss Indians

New Bridgeport A A Emerges In Boxing Training Quarters

Planters back the effort for Bridgeport to host an athletic club with indoor and outdoor events at the gymnasium formerly used by Battling Levinsky. Backers include notable sportsmen, aiming to revive Bridgeport athletics after years of desire. LeBlang brothers eye a Demps Ott on guard for Salt Lake City bout, though intent remains speculative. Showmen have built Liberty theaters at camps and are staging benefits for soldiers. The Yankees and Red Sox used the squeeze play 28 and 27 times last season, leading in runs. March workouts at Macon began with many players present, including Donovan and others from U M C and Ar m s clubs.

Bridgeport A. A Battling _Levinsky Bridgeport Realix Hke Yankees Red Sox Yanks

Rumors of a boxing trust loom over bantam and heavyweight ranks

The piece warns of a planned syndicate aiming to control champion talent, with Pat Moore, Joe Burnin, and Jack Dempsey linked to the alleged grabs. It notes Dempsey’s rise as a favorite against Willard and calls for avoiding a trust in boxing. It also covers baseball news on ice in Cleveland, league politics, and player drafts affecting rosters.

Pat Moore Joe Burnin Jack Phempsey Trust Carl Morris Willard Dempsey Morris Statis

Trotting and racing news from the era sports beat

The item catalogues horse names and owners across several circuits with bids, sales and breeding notes. It mentions I Dougherty of Sydney buying Thomas JMears, E H Dilton’s purchase of Jesse Gently, and extensive talk of trainers W J Rosemire and Nick Grady. It notes plans for races, sales in New York and Providence, and upcoming half mile tracks plus a draft connection. It closes with boxing and baseball notes including Bill James and Boss Stallings.

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