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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1923

Page

17

Mallory to meet Lenglen in Riviera showdown today

Report from Nice notes Molla Bjurstedt Mallory and Suzanne Lenglen set for a high profile clash after Mallory secured two singles wins. The match follows Lenglen’s decisive wins and features other tournament stakes as players advance toward potential finals. Gene Tunney also talks of a London bout offer while convalescing at Poland Spring.

Nice Associated Press Molla Bjurstedt Mallory Susanne Lenglen Riviera Miss Tobin Mis. O'Neil Doherty Brothers France Beals C. Wright Fred B. Alexander A. F. A Wildings Western Hemisphere Mallory-McNeill Sweden Stockholm Lenglen Mallory Suzanne Mile Viasco No. § Court O'Neill F. Gordon Lowe Lord Rocksavage Randolph Lycott Baron de Morpurgo Lewiston Gene Tunney Jack Bloomfield England Tunney Poland

Guards to Play No.5 Tonight in Westport

The Campo Life Guards head to National Hall for the third game of their series with New Cannon. After wins of 26 to 17 and 28 to 21, the Guards aim to close out the set. Red Kelly and Sham Kelly travel with New Canaan as Carlson leads the lineup.

Westport Campo Life Guard National Hall Campo Life Guards Red Kelly Sham Kelly

Firpo to fight on May 12 card in New York

March reports of Argentine promoters offering large sums to entice Jack Dempsey into risking his heavyweight title against Luis Angel Firpo. Tex Rickard announced Firpo will appear on the same card as the Jess Willard Floyd Johnson match at Yankee Stadium on May 12, with potential opponents including Jack Renault or Tom Gibbons.

New York Jack Dempsex Luis Angel Pirpo Tex Rickard Jess Willard Floyd Johnson Yankee Stadium Rickard Frrspo Jack Renault Tom Gibbons St. Paul

Yale Athletes Face Shifting Roles and Next Fall Plans

A long review of Yale football figures notes George Owen is stepping back after years of versatility in football hockey and baseball. Brickley Hardwick Mahan and Casey are mentioned, with Owen praised as a peak performer but fading from the field. The piece surveys possible replacements and contemplates Harvard’s upcoming season, while also touching on boxing and other sports and reflecting on Ruth’s World Series form.

Brickley Hardwick Ned Mahan Almos Casty Gimson Clan Yale Owen Brckley Maban Eddie Casey Crimson Hardwicks Thorpes Charley Buell George Owens Buell Jong UN Pla

Baseball Teams Apply For Permits In City Parks

Baseball teams move to the foreground as high school manager Arthur Trewnstein applies for a Seaside park diamond for Hilltop base ball. The Board of Recreation is handling a grammar seriool bagaball schedule, with amateur teams organizing for a busy city baseball season at Diamond No. dat.

Seaside Park Hilltop Board of Recreation Seriool Bagaball Pari

Indoor boxing plans extend season in Park City

Bridgeport A. C. matchmakers Andy Parker and Fritz Musante say indoor boxing at the State Armory continues after last night’s show. Parker has a permit for April, Musante aims for three more shows before the Arena opens, and both seek Bridgeport middleweights Tack Delaney and Louis Borash. Parker hopes to book Pal Reed for Bogash. Musante plans to match Jack with Fisher, the boxer who flattened ...

Park City State Armory Andy Parker Fritz Musante Bridgeport A. & C Casino A. C Parker Musante Bridgeport Tack Delaney Louis Borash Pal Reed Bogash Jack Fisher

Boxing plans tease cross cards and matchups

The report outlines Delaney and Mugante discussions and a potential twelve round bout featuring Panama Barney and Panama Joe Gans. Ed Keeley may headline a Bridgeport A. and A. card, with Parker planning outdoor season matchups including Bogash against an Italian challenger and Greh versus Jock Malone.

Hoover to defend Philadelphia Gold Challenge Cup

Walter M. Hoover of Duluth Minnesota holder of the Diamond Sculls will defend the Philadelphia Gold Challenge Cup against Paul Vo Costello of this city who had challenged Hoover weeks ago in a bid to win the title.

Philadelphia Walter M. Hoover Duluth Minn Paul Vo Costello Hoover

Grammar School Baseball League Starts Monday

The Board of Recreation will start the Grammar School Baseball league early this year with East Side schools gathering candidates before staff. Each team receives one hour of weekly practice in the gym under Recreation workers. Practice times are 3 40 and 4 36 p m with events March 19 to 21 in Waltersville Summerfield Lincoln Staples Franklin Hall.

Board of Recreation East Side Waltersville Land Summerfield Lincoln Staples Franklin and Hall

Local teams scheduled for coming games this week

Thursday through Friday, March 22 and 23, McKinley and Barnum play Thursday while Garfield and Beardsley meet Friday. No practice site arranged yet for West Side boys, but the Board hopes to secure a venue.

McKinley Barnum Hoe Garfield Beardsley West Side

Inter-School Baseball League Proposed in Westport

G H Farwell of Staples High speaks to Bridge Street grammar pupils on a new inter school baseball league for Westport. Participating schools Bedford Greens Farms and Bridge Street will compete for a pennant. Bridge Street teachers plan a food sale on State Street Saturday afternoon to fund athletic equipment.

Westport G. H., Farwell Staples High School Bridge Street Bedford School Greens Farms School Bridge Street School Sherwood State Street

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