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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1923

Page

6

McTigue Carpentier Bout Probable in New Jersey in June

Promoters plan a McTigue versus Carpentier showdown at Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City likely in June after Tex Rickard secured an option on McTigue's services. McTigue may defend his light heavyweight title gained in Dublin while Carpentier seeks a comeback and a potential rematch with Tunney.

Mike McTigue Trish Dublin Battling Georges Carpentier Tex Hickard McTigue MeTigue Doe Jacks Rickard Sikis Carpentier Boyles Third Acres Jersexy City Yankees Fide Nicre

Fairfield Legion to Play Stratford Five Thursday

The second game of the intertown basketball series between Fairfield and Stratford American Legion teams will be on the Sterling Memorial hall floor in Stratford Thursday night. Stratford defeated Fairfield in Fairfield, and the visitors must travel fast to even the score. Fairfield will field a strong lineup led by the Quinn brothers and others, with lineups including Stostford Jr Quinn Galt of Muls Wilams E Quins Elziney Porter lint Stauss Waltten.

Fairfield Stratford American Legion Sterling Memorial Hall Stratford Quinn Brothers Fairfield Stostford Jr Quinn Galt Muls Wilams E Quins Elziney Porter Lint Stauss Waltten

Galaxy of heavies on May 12 card in New York

Unusual May 12 show at Yankee Stadium to feature three leading heavies Jess Willard Floyd Johnson and Luis Angel Firpo as combatants Promoter Texchard intends to have Jack Tempser referee the Willard Johnson bout with Jim Jeffries and Jim Corbett serving as judges Pending approval by the New York State Athletic Commission.

Seew York Yankee Stadi Jess Willard Floyd Johnson Luis Angel Firpo Texchard Jack Tempser Heavinstking Willard-Johson Jim Jeffries Jim Corbett New York State Athletic

Tilden Chooses Wightman for European Tennis Tour

In Brookline Massachusetts William T. Tilden selects Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman of California as partner for a European trip. The duo aims to play at Wimbledon and possibly the Paris Olympic tournament next year. Wightman, a former national doubles champion, joins Tilden as a top rival and great court competitor in this historic pairing.

Brookline Mass Mora Wiliam T. Tilden Hiladelhi Wainy Nes Invit A. WL Wightman Hazel Hotchkiss California Wightman Bax Aye Tilden Wittledon Paris

Waltersville Wins Indoor Baseball at City Gym

Waltersville defeated Summerfield 3 to 4 in an indoor baseball game held yesterday at the City Gym. The article notes upcoming boys’ gym events and hints at the board of recreation resuming activities as weather allows.

Waltersville Waltersville School Summerfield School Echovi

Frankie Genaro Eyes Double World Titles Attempt

New York reports Frankie Genaro the American flyweight champion may emulate Johnny Buff by aiming to hold two ring titles with tentative talks to match Genaro against Joe Lynch for a 25 round world light heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden on May 4.

New York Maren Frankie Genaro New = York Johnny Puffs East Sider Joe Lynch Fey Madison Square Garden

Hilltop Track Team Favored to Beat Hartford in Dual Meet

The Hilltop High school track team, buoyed by a strong showing against Bridgeport and Hartford, is favored to win the dual meet. Donwuian’s eligibility boosts Hilltop as they train under Coach Jakemen at Remington Barracks, with Fem Bullay likely to lead the relay and likely score in cash events.

Bridgeport High School Kevin Barry Hartford Focal High School Hartford High School Board Capitol Hilltop Donwuian Fembullay Fitzsimmons Bernie Weters Jr N York Turion Jakemen Remington Tarracks Barney Colway Reilly Colvay Hay

Brecklin Stars in Sacramento Bowling League

Johnny Brecklin captains Brecklin's Bears to leading honors in Blessed prament league with high total 339 and high average 103. Standings show Pick's Hustlers and Delmore's Pets near top. Brecklin secures multiple season records including high total and high team totals amid a set of individual scores from Demery, Donahue, Seltenrich, Monahan, and others.

Johnny Brecklin Brelin's Bears Vv Pick Ah Bunn Tdelmore's Brecklin’s Bears Wish Marktess Christensen Monahan Settenvich Brecklin Huntlers K'S Hustlers

Staples High to Play All Stars in Westport

Staples High School plans a game against the Norwalk All-Stars this week at National Hall, aiming to repeat their close win from earlier in the season. Manager Frederick Plum schedules the match, with a marquee event set for March 2. Yale lacrosse freshmen schedule issued including Erasmus at Brooklyn, Princeton at New Haven, and Yale at Vanily.

Westport Marcel Sti Plea High Seriod Norwalk Ides Wieder Ferderick Plum Staples High Snorwalk Wilgh National Hall Yale Lacrosse New Haven Yale Suilow Marc Erasmus Wich Brooklyn Princeton Vanily

Pete August to Box Flores on Saturday Night

Promoter George Mulligan brings Filipino duelists Pancho Flores and Elinor Batista to Waterbury for a three card boxing event. Flores faces Pete August in a 10 round bout. Villa vs Barcey headlines flyweight action. Danbury’s Lenny Montgomory defends middleweight claims against Jin Montgomery in a 10 round main bout in front of 3 000 seats.

Bousing Connecticut Waterbury Pancho Filla Elinor bMtores George Mulligan Villa Madison Square Garden Willie Barcey New York Flores Toniny Noble Pete August Bridgeport Bapurday Highn Mulligan New Suite Armory New Armory

Second District Pinoghlers Lead Republican Teams

The Second District Pinoghlers lead the Republican Pinochle League with an average of 8.665 points per game. The Twelfth district team is second with 479 points while the Ninth district team is third. The executive board of the league will hold a meeting at the Second District rooms on Gregory Street Thursday evening to finalize the schedule.

Reyond Teading Tieeh Walle Twilth Walt Ay Exeentive Irague Gregory Street Tanta AY Iit Ans NATO Frith Naan

Four Contests in Odd Fellows Pin League This Week

Four matches mark the Odd Fellows Pin League week with Loyalty versus Wopa Wwige at Palare Valleys Milford tonight and Adelphi Lodge facing Pequonnock Thursday. Arennynt rivals Marris Lodge and Mon flor opponents clash, while Pequonnack and Wopoware feature in a key game. District standings and recent records are noted for the Loyaty, Monitnmy, and Pequannock squads.

B. Pin Loyalty Wopa Wwige Teama Palare Vleys Milford Adelphin Lodge Pequonnock Marris Lodge Renique Tive Aresanum Harries Adelphiuy Loyaty

Y M H A Quintet Eyes Return To Winning Ways

The Y M H A quintet aims to rebound tonight at Madison Avenue court, facing New Haven Knights and Norwalk Firemen with M G Aly and Gordon in stake. Night school cancellation on grammar games noted, and broader amateur scene described as shifting toward professional-style play by New Haven. The lineup features Gran and Gordon Ac center, with Weich and others in support as the title race in airfield County championship builds.

Board of Education New Haven AL. Ll. A Madison Y. M Moon Cronn Marron Meerat Cordon Mitelgedi Smilla Jones Creernatein

Belmont Nine To Reorganize Again

The Belmont baseball team plans another reorganization despite recent setbacks. A meeting is set for Thursday night at the Colonial theatre, 1180, with Knapp, Syeitt, Silvers, Knapp, Parked, Crumsky, Durnett and others invited to attend as the club aims to improve and recreate its lineup.

Vhe Belmonta Wil

Nichols Long Hill Court Tilt Friday in Pinehurst

Rivalry between Nichols and Long Hill grows as fans anticipate a hard fought Friday game. Preliminaries lead to a final where Lowe Tigids meet stumbler girla and eng FUL, while Polo matches at Pinehurst are postponed due to rain.

Nichols Long Hill Court Bankethall Kiddas

Devon A C Title Contest Set For Tomorrow

Devon A C men clash with the Devon Independents tomorrow on the Devon A C floor for the town championship in a game that had been scheduled a month ago. The Stratford Legion squad had forced the Weer A te canes contest, with local teams preparing for a city title clash in a community event.

Devon A. C Devon Independents Devon A.C Bines Stratford Laeion Squintet Lineipa Chandler Tisey Lew Ie

Hilltop Baseball Men Open Practice At Yellow Park Field

Hilltop baseball players begin practice this afternoon at Yellow Park Field under Eddie Reilly. The squad, guided by captain Shea and coach Lavery, features Greenblatt Cassidy Lutzy Berger and others, with battles for infield roles and a possible new first baseman as Colway is injured.

Hilltop Yellow Park Field Eddie Reilly Bridgesport High School Tesra Cmt Yellow Min‘ Park Wills Cassidy Ray Cassidy Paddy Greenblatt Lavery Shea Mottat Cassidy Rubimage

Trinity College tennis schedule highlights

Standings show Trinity College tennis results with a mix of wins and losses. Teams listed include Union at Schenectady, Lincoln Tigers at Amherst, Springfield Kossuth, Yale at New Haven, and a Boston roving event. Dates and precise scores are unclear due to OCR issues.

Starlford Mar Trinity ‘College Union Schenectady Lincoln Tigers Llambbiat Amherat Springfield

Referee Calls No Contest In Delaney O Garty Bout

Providence reporter notes referee Jack Fennell halted the match in the fifth round declaring no contest after a slow, unwilling exchange. Delaney of Bridgeport and O Garty of New York failed to land meaningful blows in the first four rounds, and purses were delayed.

Providence Jack Fennell Jack Delaney Bridgeport Jimmy O'Garty New York

Bridgeport Trade Eyes State Vocational Title Playoff

Bridgeport Trade basket team has one more chance at the State Vocational title after losing to South Manchester, tying New Britain and South Manchester with Appren tices. Coaches dispute playoff format. a meeting will settle the date tomorrow.

Bridgeport New Britain South Manchester Basketeers New Britain South Manchester Remkus South Manchester Likin Focal

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