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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1922

Page

12

Freddie Welsh to referee Jewish relief bouts tonight

Freddie Welsh former lightweight champion arrives with his brother Stan from Wales to referee the Jewish relief bouts at State Street Casino tonight. Welsh plans to announce a six round exhibition between Stan Welsh and Dave Jones as part of a charity card.

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Devon Tossers Win Over Glenbrook 6

The Devon A. C. tossers sprang a big surprise by defeating Glenbrook 44 to 1 at the Devon club house. Lewis and O’Rourke starred, with Anthony leaving the game after a second half eye injury. In the preliminary, the Devonettes beat St. James Misses 10 to 5.

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Fairfield Legion to meet Y M H A Juniors in weekend clash

The Fairfield Legion will host the Y M H A Juniors at the American Legion Hall in Fairfield on Saturday. The junior team recently clinched the Recreation League title and aims to extend their strong form against the locals. Lineups listed include Mills, Schwarty, Rockowicz, Quinn, Greenstein, and others for both sides.

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Benny Leonard on a mixed bout Dempsey Lewis

Benny Leonard predicts Dempsey would beat Strangler Lewis in a hypothetical mixed bout. He says wrestling and boxing require different skills and doubts such a match would be approved. Billy Gibson adds that wrestlers lack punching power and that Dempsey would have an advantage if both faced off.

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Yale Coach Seeks 440 Yard Swim in College Events

New Haven Conn March Robert Kiphuth Yale University swimming coach calls for adding a 440 yard race to collegiate aquatic events. He argues current limits hinder middle-distance swimmers and future international contenders while noting many strong 220-yard swimmers could excel at 440 with proper training.

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Bridgeport Teams Defeat Elm City Volleyball Squads

Bridgeport factory volleyball teams defeated Elm City squads at the YMCA last night. In opening matches Acme Shear Company beat Grometrie Tool Company of New Haven 15 to 4 and 15 to 6. American Chain edged Winchester Repeating Arms 15 to blank in the first game. Elm City won the second 7. A third match saw the locals win 16 to 2.

Bridgeport Factory Elm City YM. CG. A Acme Shear Company Grometrie Tool Company New Haven Amaerican Chain Winchester Repeat

New Baseball Debate Over Runner Rules On Third Base

A rambling discussion describes a controversial play where runners steal on a fly ball caught, provoking appeals to umpires for rulings. It covers manager tactics, umpire focus, and a sprinter’s view on timing, proposing a staged cue to start the run.

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Echoes of a Lost Era in Music and Boxing Reflections

The fragmentary text blends nostalgic poetry with sports musings. It recalls bygone melodies and altars, then shifts to boxing critique, comparing Dempsey, Carpentier, and other legends, discussing speed, timing, and the mysterious allure of fighting mastery. It also touches on public fascination with boxing crowds and the old charm of heroic athletes.

Trotting Record Stands But a Few Minutes

Sydney reports a trotting card where Commodore Crocus and Roller Nof set and then broke records in a sequence of races. The day featured rapid pace and multiple record attempts with Better Not and Challootetown also performing, highlighting a dynamic meet with quick changes in lead and new marks.

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McGraws eleven collegians train with major league eye

McGraw now backs college players as major league clubs widen scouting. The Giants lineup features Heinle of St Bonaventure, Witzpatrick of Fordham, Shinners of Marquette, Kopf of Dartmouth, Frisch of Fordham, Youn of Texas, Boone of Alabama, plus backs Nehf Rose Poly Hale Mississippi and Ryan Jdaly Cross Betry Pennsylvania, illustrating the growing college influence in baseball talent pools.

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Pittsburgh Nine Sets 1922 Schedule With Big Trips

Pittsburgh March 22 University of Pittsburgh ath letes plan a busy 1922 spring with baseball track and tennis schedules. Baseball includes a Southern trip during April vacation and a Yale Tufts Brown Holy Cross tour. Two home games with State College are in May at Forbes Field. Track opened with a win at the A M A meet as Carnegie Tech finished second. The tennis schedule features a long slate with Lafayette Lehigh and Bucknell. Basketball ended with wins over W and J and West Virginia to claim a Tri State lead. Amy Bussell of Kansas City Mo was named student manager for the freshmen squad.

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Fre d Ruben Names A A U Title Dates For Spring

Amateur Athletic Union secretary Fred Ruben announced a schedule of spring national championship trials across multiple sports. The list includes March and April events in Milwaukee, Honolulu, New York, Omaha, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston with swimming, water polo, diving, sprint relays, and boxing among the categories and dates.

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City Board of Recreation plans summer sports management

The Board of Recreation outlines a busy summer program across amateur track and field meets at Seaside Park, several new baseball fields, tennis courts, and mayoral-backed swimming events. It cites permits, participation figures, and site allocations, with the A A U expected to award the state championship to the city. A bowling league is also organized with officers from New Haven and Bridgeport.

Board of Recreation Pierce V. Gahan Seaside Park Pleasure Beich Bridgeport Mijie Park City Recreation Board Plane Ning Beach's Woods Claven Pleasure Beach Lordshit Seaside Fairfield Beach Myrtiaé Beach Laurel Beach Stamford Comno Beach Borra of Recreation New Haven Connecticut State Hartford Waterbury Meriden Bristol New Britain Wallingford Charles Johnson Charles Mahoney George Rogers

John Street Five Triumphs In Double OT Victory

John Street FC edged Wilson Tossers 9 to 7 after two overtime periods at the Rouse Club yesterday afternoon. The John Street squad pulled ahead in the second OT, tying the series at one win apiece after Wilson previously won the first game. Key players included A Lydiekwen and Papp for John Street, while LaMastra and Surges contributed for Wilson Building.

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Hall Misses Edge Shelton In First City Series Game

The Mail school girls won the opening city championship contest against Shelton 15 to 9 at One City Gym. The fast game featured tight guarding, with Hall leaders including Misa Kolwics who scored four baskets and made two foul shots. The second game is set for Friday with the third to follow next Tuesday if needed.

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Dodgers Set to Meet Yankees in Storied Series

March 2 report from Mia notes the Dodgers, led by Uncle Hobitey, strong AL pitching and recent power at bat. Miller Huggins’ Yankees face a tough task as Brooklyn fans expect late hits and early rallies to decide the opening game of a key series.

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