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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1918

Page

12

Shubert Burns Prep For Casino Bout In New Bedford Tone

Al Shubert and Frankie Burns prepare for a major featherweight clash at the Casino tonight. Shubert’s manager Bob Nowell backs him to defeat Burns, who arrives from New York in strong condition. The bout headlines a strong bill featuring local fighters Louis Bogush, Eddy, Johnny Martin, and Shamus O’Brien, with spirited Hilltown support and expectations of a standout New England ring night.

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Timely Shots from the Links and Rings Preview

Golf guidance urges beginners to study shots and seek coaching as patience and discipline fuel progress. Boxing notes announce Matchmaker Wogan opening box office at 6, doors at 7, with Terry Lee refereeing. tickets available at Alpine hotel.

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New Britain to Tackle Bridgeport in War Service Assured

The New Britain High School basketball team, after a win over Bridgeport, travels to Bridgeport next Saturday to face New Britain’s rivals and tries to avenge a season loss. The local squad, hampered recently by captain Mildred Allen’s absence, hopes for a strong return as Meriden High meets Bridgeport in the preliminaries.

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Duckpin Tourney Opens Tomorrow in State

The state duckpin championship week kicks off in Waterbury Southington and New Haven with top matches planned. Fred Stone of Waterbury faces Mort Lindsey in a highlighted bout while Marnie Lewis meets Charley Johnson in Algonquin alleys. Prizes total 500 with 300 to the winner and 50 to the third.

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Former IL Luminaries Return to Spotlight in Red Sox Talk

Two former International League luminaries reemerge in baseball headlines. One, once president of a major circuit, brings long coaching ties and possible plans with the Boston Red Sox. Bill Donovan, ex-Yankee manager, signs as coach for Detroit Tigers and focuses on pitching as the 1917 season nears.

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Williams Meets Ashe in Philadelphia Tonight Bout

Larry Williams the Bridgeport light heavyweight meets Philadelphia’s George Ashe in Philadelphia tonight in a six round no decision bout. The outcome could decide whether Williams fights Jack Dempsey or Fred Fulton later in the month.

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Bridgeport City Wins Narrow Victory Over Strollers in New York

Bridgeport City soccer team defeats the 1. i. y. Strollers 1 to 0 in a New York State league match played in foul weather. Captain Jack Fildes won the toss, Shaw Byrne and Satterwaite starred, and O Conners made key saves as Bridgeport, leading the league, held off late Strollers pressure.

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Soccer spelling debate and Bridgeport match recap

Article discusses soccer versus saucer terminology with Oxford origin notes. It covers Bridgeport City team player Hardy, Arm Yard players Parody and Forsyth, and a recent American Cup match where the City beat the Strollers 2 1 amid weather delays. Players Higgs, Burney, Mackey, Ellam, Andrews, and Howarth are mentioned with tactical detail.

National Cup Committee Holds Session in Metropolis

A meeting of the National Cup competition committee in New York City drew members Bagnall Cahill Pabner Booth Brown and others. It outlined semi final drawings with Western games March 1O at Bethlehem Athletic Club and Eastern pending. West Hudson Tudson Tall River Rovers Pan Americans Lynn Wikermans and New York met remained in contention.

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Larry Williams Makes Big Boxing Comeback Bid

Larry Williams, once a top light heavyweight sparring partner for Battling Levinsky, seeks a Philadelphia bout against George Ashe on March 11 after unsettled war-time duties and a run of spars. Williams reports training at Jack O Brien's gym and expresses hope for a Dempsey shot if he beats Ashe.

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