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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1918

Page

11

Public School League to Close Season Saturday

The Public School League ends its season with two games at Seaside Park on Saturday afternoon. Lincoln faces Elias Howe after a strong run, while Washington hosts Elias Howe in a key battle for third place. Referees will be H Ellam and Arthur Stead. Barnum edged Webster in a tense match as Barnum’s Bananas played after eligibility questions.

Joe Booth Vancoin Franklin H. Ellam Washington Elias Trowe A. Stent Seaside Park Lincolns Franklins New York City Harry Ellam Bridgeport Rovers Elias Howe Washingtons Arthur Stead Board of Education Barnum Webster Bachman Barnum Eleven Barnums D'Aulisa Webster Boys Carley Skaplan Lincoln Sulix At &Ide Parks Washington Mid Jevitie Schoothors Hurley Ginsberg Sehine T Souls Lias Howe Freedman Io. Strauss Webster Bors Kaplan

Westergard to Meet Chas. Cutler in Hartford Tonight

Wrestling fans in Hartford will see Charlie Cutler and Jess Westergard clash in a top heavyweight catch as catch can bout. Both men weigh similar and bring strong records from recent showings with Zbyszko and opponents. promoter Jim Barnes earlier announced a banner card featuring Stecher and Freberg.

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Boxing and wrestling talk swirls around New Jersey and New York

The article covers boxing and wrestling politics in New Jersey and New York state, noting governor action, league reorganizations, and potential circuit changes. It mentions Montreal owner Sunny Liteheim selling promoter Catches, Rochester ownership plans, and Buffalo's bid to join the New York State league.

Local golf pro lands lucrative Kernwood role

Jack Shea, star Bridgeport instructor, was hired by Kernwood Country Club in Salem Massachusetts for the coming season. He will begin around April 1 and is noted as a leading teacher and player in the region as the club expands its course from nine to eighteen holes with new greens designed by Donald Ross.

Jack Shea Bridgeport Kernwood Country Club Salem Mass Kernwood Club Donald Ross PB. Phelps Chorley Helps Brooklawn Club Camden S.C Chard Lathan Esrouk Law

Willard Will Promote Bout Willard Will Promote Bout

In New York in March talks swirl about Jess Willard staging a major title bout. Promoter interest centers on a lengthy 20 round mill or longer, with Rickard and others exploring Salt Lake City as a potential site. Willard’s camp shows confidence, eyeing a firm bid from promoters to secure a high profile heavyweight championship event.

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Fragmentary report from an unclear Bay area event

A damaged OCR fragment describes a Bay area incident involving multiple people and ages, with sparse names and places. The text references individuals likely connected to a confrontation or denial, plus mentions a dairy context and a cryptic sequence of names and roles. The overall meaning is obscured.

Hitting Em They Ain't By The Esraes In Stamford Advocate Claim

A chaotic clipping cites the Stamford Advocate claiming New England lightweight title for Ramz while labeling many others as plausible. It mentions Red Allen planning to fight Charley Pitts, Derby fight club activity, and various sport and war era notes.

Esraes Battling Ramz Stamford New England

Pittsfield Earns Eastern League Franchise

A Pittsfield applicant team is selected to join the Eastern League, with Mittsfield and Waterbury among contenders. The new club faces regulatory steps and required fees to join the league, as officials finalize governance and city services for the franchise.

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Johnny Dundee Eyes New Haven Bout and Busy Boxing Month

Johnny Dundee the New York welterweight is slated for a bout in New Haven on March 85 and appears with other top contenders as promoters plan a three week casino show. Willie Jackson faces Rocky Kansas next Monday and Matt Breck on March 19. Lew Tendler battles Patsy Cline as part of Philadelphia events.

Johnny Dundee New York Ben le Nutchmicker Ben Billy de Foe Withie Jackson New Haven New England Dindes Willie Jackson Rocky Kansas Matt Breck Cleveland Doc Baeley Ban McKerrick Bartfield Ted Thi Lewis Philadelphia Jimmy Johnston Dan Tarter Philly Boddy Jackson Lew Tendler Leo P. Flynn Pete Hartley Tierbey Lew Trish Patsy Cline A. C Endler

Pittsburghers Wont Heavyweight Bout Set in Boxing Gossip

An array of boxing chatter outlines possible Fulton Dempsey matchups to face Jim Willard, with purses discussed from $5,000 to $15,000. Reports note Pittsburgh venues unlikely to offer large wagers and reference happenings in Woonsocket and Providence area boxing, plus matchmaker shifts and upcoming bouts in Joplin and Pittsburgh during Lent season.

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