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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1926

Page

7

Outdoor Boxing Plan by Eight Clubs in Metropolitan Area

Metropolitan boxing promoters plan a busy outdoor season in New York City with eight clubs ready to stage summer bouts. Promoters target large gates at venues including Madison Square Garden Yankee Stadium Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field with titles such as Dempsey Tunney and Delaney-Melle. Promoters Tex Rickard James J. Johnston Humbert Fuary Charlie Henderson Simon Tresherty and John Chapman lead the push to stage outdoor championship bouts this summer.

New York Lula Ingel Firpo Metropolitanrena Madison Square Garden Rickard Yankee Stadium James J. Johntone Dickering Polo Grounds Wumber J. Pugasy Atches Ummer Ebbetsfield Rooklyn Charte Henderson Paill Coneysland Stadium Fimon Klaherty Wil Pnana Queensboro East River Long Island City John Kap- 4 Six Day Bicycle Aces Broadway 323Th Street Paul Berlenbach Winge Jack Delaney Mike Melle Mckey Walker State Athletic Commission Joe Undee Wille Harmon Puzy Tiger Flowers Atlanta Harry Greb Charlie Phil) Rosenberg Worll Allenge Bushey Graham Rocky Kansas Buffalo N.Y Sid Teris Sammy Mandel Rockford M Fogers Kansas Hins Benny Leonard Howard Mickey Walker Kaplan Ted Morson Seattle Wash Joe Glick Brooklyn Beuxr Lala Louis Kid) Kaplan Meriden Coon James J. Johnin Ebbetts Field Humbert J. Fuwary Boyle's Thirty Acres Tex Rickard Coney Island Charlie Henderson Queensboro Stadium Simon Trasherty A. C John Chapman

O'Dowd After Bantam Laurels in Columbus Clash

Eddie O'Dowd the bantamweight from Columbus has begun a campaign for a title shot. He recently signed with Lew Diamond of Jersey City, who promoted Tom Buff and Rosenburgh. O'Dowd aims to challenge the reigning bantam king and faces rivals Johnny Butt, Abe Goldareth, and Frankie Goniaro as he pursues a championship opportunity.

Eddie O'Dowd Columbus O'Dowd Lew Diamond Jersey City Diamond Tom Buft Amerean Flewe Opowa Charlie Phil Rosenburgh Columbius Ona Eddie Mott Walid Championg Johny Butt Abe Goldareth Frankie Goniaro

Ray Dodge Sets Best Indoor Track Mark of Season

Ray Dodge of Portland Oregon and the Illinois Athletic Club posted the fastest indoor track marks of the 1 25 season in New York on March 11. He defeated a hard racing field in 1000 yards and half mile events, including Piet Sober and Georgie Marsters, delivering thrilling finishes and earning fame for tactical speed and endurance.

Ray Dodge New York Raymond Dodge Portland Ore Llinois Athletic Club Dodge Pacific Coast Unelg Sam Paris Ray Chicago Piet George Leness M.I.T Victor Georgie Marsters New York A.C Milrose A. A Garden Marsters Mercury

Standaert Earns Regular Berth Hopes With Dodgers

In Clearwater Florida March reports rookie Jenny Standaert, a Chicago infielder, impresses as he fills third base during illness and holdouts. His double against the St. Louis Browns sparked a Dodgers rally, followed by a singles. pundits predict a regular role at second base as Butler returns to health and Standaert contends for keystone duties.

Clearwater. Fla Jenny Standasit Chicago Dodgers Johnny Butler Milton Stack Standaert St. Louis Browns Tarpon Spings Brandnett Iskely Enous Jerry

Forge Team Maintains Five-Game Bowling Lead in Bridgeport League

The Forge team holds a five game lead in the Bridgeport hardware bowling league, with Polishing in second. Chambers stands out as the individual star, leading high single with 142 and high total 334, while Kennedy has a no mark in the high single. Forge also leads in high team single 504 and high team total 3472.

Forgs Bridgeport Hardware Chambers Chamber Mark Kennedy Forge

May Retain Pair of Coaches at Brown

Providence March 14 Edgar Staff and John Albright both Brown line and coaches under former Head Coach Edward N Robinson are under consideration for appointment as assistants to Charles P Sisson head of the committee. McLaughry is to confer before any announcement. The exact positions and duties remain unresolved as staff may share coaching duties if kept.

Providence Edgar Staff John Albright Brown Edward N. Robinson EB. L. McMillan Princeton

Wills and Kingsley Fall in Nice Mixed Doubles Final

American Miss Trelon Wills and England's C. B. Kingsley lost the mixed doubles final at Nice to French stars Mile Vlasty and Henri Cochet. The match stretched over two hours and a half with a 4-8 7-5 18-11 score.

Nice France Trelon Wils Kingsley England Mile Vlasty Henri Cochst Mentone Misg Wills J . van Alen Pre Srt Coshet Miss Wills Cochet Mie Viasto

The Old Swing Debate Across Baseball Golf And More

The column surveys views on whether golf training aids or harms baseball swings, citing McGraw Huggins Cobb and Speaker. It notes golfers who excel as ball players, mentions players like Speaker Ruth Hornsby and Stuffy McInnis, and observes golf’s eye training benefits and cross-sport talents across baseball and football stars.

Crocuses John McGraw Ty Cabb Huggins McGraw Speaker Cobb Spaker Ruth Hornsby

Rookie busts looming over big league camps

New York report notes a jinx on pricey rookies as managers hedge on investments. Names like Groves, Lazerri, Koenig, Thomas, Butler, Waner, Tyson, Emmer, Crutenen, Kelly and Mungon appear as high priced hopefuls fight for MLB spots with multiple clubs.

Harvard Crews Forge Indoors Amid Tank Work Delays

Harvard oarsmen continue winter training in tanks as the Charles River freezes, denying saltwater row practice. Coach Edward Stevens prompts progress with three varsity heads training daily while most new crews form around Watts and Winthrow, aiming for an early water start.

Harvard Navy Penn Yale New Haven Charles Cambridge Crimson Edward A. Stevens Seattle Stevers Jack Watts Materal Warvards Robert Winthrow Secend J. W. Shell

Lefty Williams May Be Star Outfielder

Robins’ scouts favor moving Lefty Williams from pitching to fielding. The young southpaw shows potential at first base and in the outfield during practice games. Ancelt Robble may loan him to a minor league team to develop as a position player.

The Robins Lefty Willams Williams Lefty Ancelt Robble

Senators Aim to Reclaim 1926 Flag With Veteran Pitchers

The piece notes Washington’s veteran hurlers Johnson Coveleskie and Ruether, plus Bush Ferguson and Marberry, must deliver for a third straight World Series shot. It discusses Johnson’s durability, Ruefer’s behind the plate, and potential risks if key players falter as the Senators push for the title.

Bucky Harris Senators

Art Neaf Is Set For Hard Season With McGraw Club

New York March 14 AP Entering his twelfth campaign as a major leaguer Arthur Nehf again will shoulder the Giants left handed pitching load. Manager McGraw relies on Nehf as the main southpaw and optimistic critics expect his comeback after 1925 to help New York regain the National League title. Nehf's improvement follows arrivals and fixes including Jimmy Ring from the Phillies and reconciliation with Hugh McQuillan. He remains the choice for left hand duties despite added right hand depth, while last season's downturn was blamed on injuries and overall morale. In his prime years 1920 1921 and 1922 Nehf posted 58 wins and 35 losses.

New York Arthur Nehf Giants McGraw New York Pilot Jimmy Ring Phillies Hugh McQuillan Merel Nehl Nehf Art The

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