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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1918

Page

14

Bridgeport Basketball Faces Hard Draft Hurdles

Bridgeport’s team troubles rise as high stakes weigh on the league and managers report losses at home and on the road. Ansonia shows profit while Jersey City and Jersey City struggle. talk of a midwest league after the war involves Chicago Detroit and others. Tom Thorp emerges as a steadying figure amid growing independent play and shifting Connecticut league fortunes.

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Teller and Connie Lewis to Clash in New Haven Bowing Meet

Pred Peller and Nanghee Chowlaung headline a packed New Haven bowling card as Connie Lewis aims to shake a losing streak. Lindsey and Porto lead the field with seven wins apiece, while Franchini and Harper struggle near the bottom. A busy slate at Park City alleys includes matches with Joes Barbour and Stone chasing rivals, and local officials highlight the busy night ahead.

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Durdee to Face Willie Jackson in Elm City Bout

Durdee arrives in New Haven for a fifteen round bout with Willie Jackson at Arony most Memory night. He is a big favorite, with Dyndeg arranging urgent training touches on his path to victory. Fans rally as Hebrew association hosts the event with Tite rerits at hand and Prony start to finish shaping the bout’s outcome.

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Schoolboys Draw in Local Soccer Knockout Round

Schoolboys’ knock out draw completed with six teams remaining. Semi finals set for March 10 at Bridgeport City Club ground, featuring Lincoln No 2 vs Lincoln No 1 and Webster vs Train Wave. State matches and spring schedule plans discussed at Bridgeport meetings with officials from New Haven, Milford, Ansonia, and others.

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Herzog Waiting to Hear from Braves

Former Giants captain Charley Herzog worked out with the Phillies as a volunteer and awaits an offer from Boston insisting on a fair deal and the extra money he would have earned with the Giants. Other notes report Detroit Tigers exhibition plans, rookie discharge rumors, and various spring training updates from Texas to California.

St. Petersburg Wla Marely Charley Herzog Giants Phillies Boston Herzog

158 B H S Girls in Meet Today

The second gym interclass meet of Bridgeport Wish school girls will be held at the school gym this afternoon with an entry list of 158 participants. Events include high jump, hurdles, running races, basket ball throw and obstacle events across freshmen to seniors, with six entrants per class per event and three events per participant.

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High School Ball Year Schedule for Southwestern League

The Southwestern league features Taantars Norwichs 3yidgaport Ansonia Westport and Stamford High Schools. The season opens April 20 with several games across Danbury Norwalk Bridgeport Stamford and Westport.

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Ring Timely Gossip and News of Sparring Fight Gossip

The article outlines boxing match plans and rumors involving Ring Timely Gossip and figures like Bitly Flogua, Harry Grebo Biltehuash, George Chip of New Castle, Joe Lynch of New York, Al Shubert of New Bedford, Willie Jackson, Matt Igrock, and others. It covers bout scheduling, venue notes, promoter bids, and possible matchups for mid April in Bridgeport and Toledo, with training and promotion activity across multiple cities.

WisHit Phewi Vion Heal Club Terry Wilk Harry Grebo Biltehuash George Chip Newcastla Ahubort New Bedford Joe Lynch New York Bill Hogan Union Boat Club

Industrial League Meeting Tonight Promises Revival Efforts

Industrial League meeting tonight will discuss reviving the Benstie organization for next season amid a strong city following. The agenda includes reporting by players Sehornos Kowalski Lave Virginis Hrarualll Champa Nobu Waisho and others and electing officers. A second meeting for an amateur team is set for 8 o clock with the same list of players urged to report.

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Cue Sharps to Play Here Today

Willie Hoppe the world’s greatest master of the ivories and champion balkline player arrives in Bridgeport for two exhibitions at JS Sheridan’s on Broad Street with Peter Peterson of St Louis. Hoppe, long unbeaten, will perform balkline and billiards while Peterson showcases Laney pool. Sheridan’s setup anticipates over 240 spectators, with space for about 100 more at the tables where the women will play.

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Zbyszko Bout Injures Sport in New York

A chaotic New York wrestling event ends with Zbyszko disqualifying Lewis after a clash with fans. Spectators booed, a chair was raised, and officials halted further bouts. Promoters face permit hurdles as authorities weigh future shows amid rioting and injuries.

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Wheel ee President Bagoklay Succeeds Wald

Wheeler of Evils elected president of Stooklawn Country Club at annual meeting. Waldo had two terms and was not a candidate for re election. Allen re elected treasurer Blackburn kept as secretary. New board members Wheeler A K TL Watson Dr D M Trecartin. Vice presidency postponed. Attendance large. club finances strong. Fuel order prompted winter closure. plan to open to members and host tournaments.

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