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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1921

Page

10

High School Athletes Receive Cups and Sweaters

Twenty one Bridgeport high school football players received their B sweaters at Celebration Day in the auditorium. Track cup winners from recent meets were honored, and the Fairchild relay trophy was awarded to the school. Al Anderson and Richard Walden presented the prizes, a shift from previous years when coaches handed out emblems. Freshmen and sophomore D boys at Ames were barred from attendance and protested by refusing to buy Criterion to fund the track team.

A. A Fairchild Bridgeport Hill Maher Whelan Quigley Lancaster Berkwit Galbiatti Kranyck McCulloveh Hares Lyons Jepson Bramman McCuen Whiting Ryan Mallon Lengyel Psige Mans Gup Winters Skane Ryder Saner Fitzpatrick Hopkins Walea Nicholson al Anderson Richard Walden Athletics Association Walden Occa Criteriona

Three Teams Tie For Lead In Garden Bike Race

NEw YORK March 11 Thre teams tied for the lead in the Madison Square Garden spring six hour bike race at 10 o clock tonight with four of the other six pairs one lap behind One team won six laps back and another nine The point score of the three leading combos covered 3918 miles and 8 laps at the fifth hour Dez and Van Kempen 853 Mutt and Lorenz 705 and Brocco and Jo jeourn 347 The four pairs a lap behind were Thomas McNamera Benith Taylor Beyl Lomay and Lawrence The record for the hour is 2304 misses Rod Sapa made by Verh ang Pee In 1324 The Van Bever Miquel and De Graeves Reilecs teams withdrew this afternoon finding the pace too strenuous

New York Madison’ Square Garden Dez van Kempen Mutt Lorenz

Horse Racing Entries Show Five Races For Today

Race card lists six purses and entries for two year olds to older horses. Notable names include Flaxey Mae Artemisal Datosa Queen of Trumpa Sleepy Bear X-Action and Whippet Whippet plus Am Eight Sir and Last One. Weather is clear and track fast as conditions for the mile races.

Haysna Eneries Artemisal Datosa der Manuel Elias Qparent Armenia Irebarran Tosca Cielo X-Georges Slack Top X-Lyric Xsocs Cola Voorm Columbia Whippet the Enquirer Dr. Charies Arene Hoenir X-Duke of Shelby X-An Smoke X-Jake Eld My Adapt X-Emmen J X-Ephymerr Joel de Vales Gol Cilrey X-Apprentica Alowance

Interchurch Basketball League Planned Next Season

At a recent Interchurch league meeting the plan to organize an Interchurch Basketball League for the coming season was discussed and several church teams signified intent to enter. Edward Upson Cowles invites teams to join, and tonight the Presbyterian and United Church basketball teams meet at Presbyterian hall for an exhibition game between the First Methodist team and St John Gye.

Edward Upson Cowles United Congregational Church Presbyterian United Church Presbyterian Hall St John Gye

Yale Grapplers Defeat Harvard in Dual Meets

NEW HAVEN March 11 Yale defeated Harvard in varsity and freshman wrestling. Varsity score 14 08 and freshman 34 8. Harvard won three bouts by decision. Yale won three by decision and one by default. Key results include 215 Walker Harvard over Thompson Yale, 125 Freedman Harvard over Mears Yale, 125 Madson Yale captain over Stearns Harvard, 143 Benjami n Yale over Barker Harvard, 158 Woods Yale over Rouillard Harvard, 7½ Darrell Yale over Eastman Harvard by default, and unlimited Brown Cant Harvard over Darrell Yale.

New Haven Yale Harvard Walker Thompson Freedman Mears Madson Stearns Benjamin Barker Harcvard Woods Rouillard Darrell Eastman Brown

Racing card details from H4V4SNA results meet

A racing program lists multiple five race cards for three year olds and up with purses around 700 dollars and 500 dollars. Jockeys and odds noted include Honest George Leven Ravanna Fields Penman Merry Feast Talons Bedie McBride Orleans Girl Langhorne Hermlock and White Haven among others. Times for several races range 1 07 to 1 44 with entrants such as White Haven O Malley Breadline and Exhorter. Also listed are competing horses and drivers in fields with various odds and placements.

Ramiau Ferrible Susan Merrimee BR. A. Jones Good Wine Mister Jiggs James G Little Buss Shasta Plantagenet Bostee James Cockle Gar Just Fancy Penman Merry Feast Dawson Talons Hunt Rex Bedie McBride Orleans Girl Langhorne Hermlock Twenty Gener O'Malley Rebey Breadline Lowe Jsi Alsoran Tacinerator Hush Litherick Timothy J Hogan Harlock

Kacey Basketball Five All Stars Tonight

The Knights of Columbus basketball team face the All-Stars at W.G. A this evening at 18. Knights boast their strongest lineup while the All Stars unveil a surprise in their roster. Referee Ray Whelon to officiate.

Kacey Knights of Columbus Knights All Stars A.elmore Hurley LY Selandiek Coogan Blade — Deval Darnell Judge Trevier G Surprise Hayes Clancey Ray Whelon

Rookies Stick in Baseball Dreams to Reach the Major Leagues

A feature on rookies chasing big league success describes the drive to reach the majors, the persistence to stay in the sport, and the reality that many first-year players either stick in the big leagues or drift back to the minors, continually chasing another chance.

Greenwich Golfer Medal Scores in Pinehurst First Round

In Pinehurst North Carolina March 11 the Pinehurst spring tournament opened with most medal scores in the seventies. Notable results include George W Mead Glen Ridge defeating Donald Parson Youngstown 1 up and L A Hamilton Garden City carding 78 to win by 4 and 3 over Telley Southern Pines. John D Chapman Greenwich shot 73 8 3 and defeated J Watson Vuille Royal Montreal 6 and 4. Others with strong scores were Parker Whittemore Brookline 75 B P Merriman Waterbury 75 F Hoyt Engineers 78 F C Newton Brookline 77, with many matches continuing as darkness fell.

Pinehurst N. C Donald Parson Youngstown George W.mead Glen Ridge L.A. Hamilton Moss Telley Southern Pines Parker Whittentore Brookline B. P. Merriman Watebury Frank Hoyte Egineers Club F. C.newton John D. Chapman Greenwich Netfurd Pittsburgh W. E. Truesdell Arthur D. Hecord Albany L. al- Grea Providence John Corley Sharon H. G. Merrill Brooklyn John A. Heydier National League Baseball H. Newton Marshall Braeburn Heydler Hurd Garden City B. P Merrimen Waterbury George van Keum Engis Oakmont FH. Hoyt H. G Welborn Ars Zand

Gould Stars In Play At Boston Racquet Tourney

In Boston, Gould and Wear of Philadelphia ousted Dixon and Reynalds of Chicago 15 11 15 4 15 3 after winning the opening game 15 12 in the national amateur racquet doubles. New York and Philadelphia teams claimed wins over Boston contenders in the tournament at Trinity Racquet Club.

Jay Gould Boston Muarest Jr Thirago New York Philadelphia Joseph W. Wear Homer Dixon Marty Reynalds Chicago Gould Hewitt Merean Maurice Hecksher Bostne Bair Constantine Watchins Roger Cutler New J. H. Shoemaker Leu Rockford, Tis

McClelland to Train with Champion Before Delaney Bout

Boston reports reach Park City that Jack McClelland will arrive Sunday night to spar for the Monday bout with Jack Delaney at the Cas ing. McClelland, De laney’s rival, will train with middleweight champion Johnny Wilson and sparring partner Mike Sullivan to sharpen tactics for the star event.

Boston Park City Bus Association Jack McClelland Jack Delaney McClelland Johnny Wilson Mike O'Dowd the Garden Delaney Hoe de Janey Trish Johnny Curtin Johnny Willama Young O'Leary Billy Prince Hotel of Atlantique Curtin O'Leary Battia O'laary Wiliams Chub New York Shane Goth Young Reach Younes Griffo Aucceas

Milford Firemen Lose To St James Bowlers

The Milford fire department team fell to St James on the alley at Lie Alratford, dropping two of three games. Tomasko led scoring with 417 across three strings while several Milford players posted lower totals and the team invites other clubs to schedule matches.

Milford ST. James St James Milford Fre Alratford Tomasko Fleo Padidocks James A. C. G. Fedor J. Tomasko Caurme Ana J. Bolacts Milford Ee Léemin Edileon Smith Schalz Dilison

All-Norwalk Tossers Play Paddocks Sunday

The all Norwalk tossers meet the Paddocks at Wellnut Beach Sunday afternoon in a noted local matchup. A preliminary game between the Paddockelles and the Raybestos is listed, with McCarthy Count Ehedon Dafy and Kelley listed for the visitors.

Fust Welnut Beach Sundey Affernoon Goys Haaoners McCarthy Count, Ehedon Dafy Sd Kelley

Dartmouth Ties With Columbias Fencers

Dartmouth and Columbia fencing teams battled to a 4 4 draw in New York with Opel securing seven bouts for Dartmouth and Columbia winners in four fights. The result reflects a balanced match between the two Ivy rivals as the meet concluded.

New York Dartmouth Columbia Opel

Binney sets new 56 yd record at Carnegie pool

Yale and City College of New York met at Carnegie pool where Binney Finney Jr of Yale set a new intercollegiate 50-yard mark in 24.75 seconds, breaking the prior record by about one fifth of a second. Yale dominated with 48 to 5, taking most first and second places in events.

Binney Carnegie Pool NEW Mar—idale Finney, Jr Yale Colege City of New York Carnegie Tarle University of Chicago Kanakenui United States Naval Academy College of the City of New York Jelliffé Pratt Tyler Staffer Ganss Cook Guernsey Crane & Ie

Bowling Tourney Set for Toledo in 1922

The American Bowling Congress named Toledo Ohio as the 1922 site for the tournament. Officials re elected for terms include Tobn Smith of Buffalo and Elmer Byer of Toledo with Kenosha and W B Alexander of Cincinnati also re elected. Prize money totals 43054 with 14884 in tear prizes and 1509 for night score. The individual prize list reaches 18393 and the champion will receive 400.

Buppalo American Howling Congress Adegat Tulefo Ohio Smith Buffalo Wree Elmer Byer Toledo Nat Kenosna Wis W. B. Alexander Cincinnati A. L. Lang Nair

Allen and DeLorme Fight Off In Amicable Settlement

Allen of this city and Fred J. DeLorme of New York reached an amicable settlement over a bout that never happened with Frankie Jones. DeLorme’s charges and Allen’s suspensions were resolved with a payment plan, clearing the way for Allen to appear on an all star card at the Casino in Bridgeport on April 4.

Johnny Allen Fred J. Delorme New York Allen Frankie Jones Madison Square Garden Washington Johnny Allan Lee New York DeLorme Alien New York Commission Jones New York Boxing Commission Himma Bridgeport Athletic An Amusement Company Connie Lewis Patsy Bogush Steaey Steadman Mike Morley Hartford Gran’s Eym Adgie Harvey Nanages Willis Murphy Staten Island Whirlwind Corona Crasha King Curinis Lewis Patsy Bogash Steady Steadmen Bud Weater Norwalk Columbia Hhe A. & A George Dwyer Moose New Haven Jos George Proto Bba Hall Callie Eéiie O'Brien Mickey Dance Mickey Doherty O'Brien

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