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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1918

Page

10

Baseball men seek reorganization of the International League

War talks grip minor league circles as rumors spread that the International League will reorganize and resume next month. Providence resists adding a S Port- Jani franchise while Montreal Toronto Baltimore and Richmond balk at baseball. Jack O Hara loses Springfield Ponies job. Davey Robertson refuses Giants. Miller Huggins plans Washington stop. Urban Shocker tied to Browns. rail travel costs and Wagner career noted.

Int Buffalo Bisons Rochester Newark Providence Montreal Toronto Baltimore Richmond Iéver Portland International League O'Neil Jack O'Hara Springfield Jace ‘Dummel Davey Robertson Giants Department of Justice Noffolk Rovertson

Detroit Man Almost Sets New Bowling Record

Detroit bowler G Styles led the American Bowling Congress tournament with 722 in singles, nearly matching the world mark set by W H Pierce. He opened with 247 and 233, overcame early missteps in the final game, and posted a 702 in singles while aiding Detroit pairs in doubles and five-man events.

Cincinnati Mar G. Styles Detrnit W. H. Pierce Pueblo Colo Peoria Styles C. Leonard Detroit Sty Leonard Leonardine Styt J. Hubey Styies J. K.spatrick Quad J. Ffister W. Giroun New Haven Conn Wshington C. Wagner Newark H. Steers Chicago Hermans Cleveland G. Leonard Www T. Wubey Steers-Thoma Goodman-Jenks Canton Doorhman-Farnan Ft. Wayne McDowell-Thies Anderson-Anderson Plum-Oit Pfister-Giroun Lundberg-Mackin Dibble-West Buffalo Quinn-King Aquitas Cigars St. Paul Toledo Athearn Oshkosh Wis Elm Rochester J. Schmidt Marratt Shoes Shop

Penn Drops Hammer Throw From Relay Carnival

Pennsylvania cancels the hammer throw this year citing safety and infield crowding as the event clashes with other contests. The move provokes coach and college debate with the Intercollegiate Association still listing hammer as a championship event. Stetson Carnival’s open trials lose a key event, while Syracuse coach Tom Keane anticipates strong medley entries at relays and intercollegiate meets. Harvard plans a representation, and Charlestown navy yard boosts national indoor track entries with notable names like Halpin Devaney Weeks Teschner and Pevens among entrants.

Pennsylvania Athletic Council Intercollegiate Association Tom Keane Syracuse Tom Charlestown Navy Yard Twenty-second Regiment Armory New York Tom Halpin Mike Devaney Harold Weeks Emeer George Brown

Mort Lindsey Shows Well at Tourney

March 6 The Water Navarre team of Poledo Ohio showed the best form in the first shift of five area towns at the American Bowling Congress tournament tonight but failed to enter the exclusive first ten with 2400. They were followed by the smith's Arcades of Cleveland with 2788 while the Central Area five of Indianapolis were third with 2731 led by Mort Bind say with 2730.

Cincennnati Water Navarre Poledo Ohio Tery Smith’s Cleveland Central Area Five Indianapolis AL Johnson New Haven Conn Mort Bindsay

Ira Thomas To Develop Williams College Pitchers

Ira Thomas, former Philadelphia catcher and Williams College coach, will focus on developing pitchers this spring as war losses decimated the staff. Only a few veterans remain as the freshman class is uncertain, and the spring trip is canceled due to military drill. Thomas plans winter-to-spring conditioning, batting and fielding practice, and pitching theory while maintaining strict military duties.

Ira Thomas Williams College Williams Thomas Philadelphia Athletic Colege Dunn Manning Troth Radley Mason Goynton Kingsley Boyden

Short Shippers to Meet Today at Worcester Circuit

The Short Ship Circuit convenes in Worcester today as Northampton’s date shift is sought to avoid Junior League conflict in Mineola. Hamp avoids risk amid a general harnessmen cleanup. claims, mares, and campaigns reshuffle with notable entries and trainer changes. Hartford offers 35606 in prize money while prominent breeders add stock and health updates amid racing plans.

Waorcester Northbampton Mineola KL. I Bay State Northampton Hamp

B H S Prepares for Big Contest Next Saturday

Bridgeport High School basketball braces for a pivotal game against Meriden High at the high school gym. The outcome could force a decisive rematch, with Coach Hunt pushing hard training and a lineup featuring Blade Kennels Turphy Tic key Miacco Whitten. Senior and sophomore prelims set the stage for the clash.

Bridgeport Meridenigh Meriden Hunt Blade and Kennels Turphy Tickey Miacco Whitten Roach Tnosenweig Marciaba Goldman Stapleton C. c Parsons Magner Bernstein Wilcox Keating

Fordham Plans Southern Baseball Tour Early Next Month

Fordham will embark on its annual southern trip with games arranged at Annapolis against Navy on April and Mount St. Joseph on April. The team will play its first home game on April 10 against Columbia. Manager Winsley seeks an April 5 contest to fill the schedule.

Fordham University Georgetown Maroon Athletic The Navy Annapolis Mount St. Joseph Winsley Wardham

Ribbons and Arms to Battle Tonight for Local Title

The big night features Remington Arms versus Leavy's Blue Ribbons at Colonial Hall in a key Industrial League showcase. Managers Ashe and Leavy report strong forms. lineup mirrors league success with Chic Anthony directing the arms. A second game may follow, with Dan Quilty predicting record crowds and possible extra seating.

Remington Arms Duck Leavy Colonial Hall Ashe Leavy Norwalk Jersey Citys Chic Anthony Rf Lg Clinton LyConnell Swensen Scollins Powers Anthony Igor Muller Mooney Reff White Hither Thorp Hin Telegram Pirst ‘Ean Coam Larsen A.c.co Jones Uml.c Maher U.M.C Bolster St. James Tom Thorp Joe Waters

Hoosiers Preparing for 1918 Season

Indianapolis owner James Ci Mechill sent notices to Indianapolis American Association players ordering report to Flattiesburg on March 24 for spring drills. The Indians will train at Camp Shelby, then play an exhibition against the Cleveland Americans on April 14, with a week at Bloomington working out with Indiana University before opening the season.

Indianapolis Ind James Ci. Mechill Indianapolis American Association Baseball Club Flattiesburg Mion Hattiespurg Mmill War Camp Community Service Board Camp Shelby Cleveland Americans Bloomington Indiana University

Burns-Shubert Soccer Clash Set at Seaside Park

Big demand for seats as True Blues of this city meet the New Haven team at Seaside Park. Brue Blues return to form under MacDonald to face a strengthened visitor squad. New Haven lists Pimlett in goal with Barrows Jenkins Johnston York Wakefield Myles Murray Cave Dickson Smith. Cave sidelined by injury. National league opens with Jersey A.C. tying Babcock and Wilcox 2-2. Healey stars for Jersey.

Park City Sliltz Pitt Nash Boyle Bleyers Or Warby En Murray Yas Burns Delveney Damm Smith Stone ST Vas Finlayson Casey Pascay Bjork Barker Bissonett Babionk Sandstrom Minter Poole Newbawner Yorens Perkins Kerchis Rann Lucas Herchick Sax ZOO League Wall Isi Cag Leopards Beyens Goebel wWalthesen Gangaroos Davison Tultle Mahoney Hawley Harvard Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Boston New York Chicago Detroit Cleveland New Haven Toston Seaside Park Hookie Cave Pimlett Barrows Jenkins Johston York Wakefield Myles Murray Cave Dickson Downie EB. M. Smith Bobby Rae Referees’ Association Jersey A. C Babcock and Wilcox Healey Bridgeport Rangers Bridgeport City Crompton Paterson A da Bethlehem Disston West Hudson New York F.C Jersey A. Cy Pimlott Elim City England Rovers

Bridgeport Boxing Promoter Stages All Star Show At Casino

Bridgeport fans await a big boxing card staged by Billy Wogan of the Union Boat Club at the Casino on State Street next Monday night. Al Shubert of New London and Frankie Burns of Jersey City headline a 12 round featherweight clash as Burns and Shubert prepare with steady training for the important bout. Also on the card is Louis Bogash of Bridgeport versus Young Eddie of Greenwich in a possible ten round lightweight pairing. Shamus O'Brien of New York meets Johnny Martin of New York City in a featured supporting bout.

Bridgeport Billy Wogan Union Boat Club Jory State Street Hogan Shubert Burns Frankie Louis Bogash Young Eddy Greenwich Helis Bogash Sbridgeport Eddy Shamus O'Brien New York Johnny Martin New

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