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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1923

Page

18

Commonwealth Five Triumphs In Final Season Game

Commonwealth Five defeated Harmony 41 to 26 in a closing-season basketball game on Madison Avenue. Marrone led scoring with 15 points, including 12 from field goals, while Risigam assisted feeding the ball. The crowd of about 1.59 spectators saw a fast paced contest marred by fouls and miscues.

Commonwealth Hilltoppers Bridgeport Far Mony New York Tve Seorir Marron Ted Marron Risigam Maths Jenkins Bolen Harmony Pte Watere

Baseball Outlook Bright for 1923 at Fairfield High

Fairfield March 22 Special a new coach may be chosen next week with a call for candidates to follow The suburban team mentor remains unannounced with at least ten names submitted The Fairfield High nine show bright prospects many veterans three graduates Ned Russell Bill Leahy Eddie Mills depart to leave a green pitching staff Peter Beirne returns as captain and should lead in both hitting and field duties

Fairfield Wairfield High Ned Russeil Bill Leahy Eddie Mills Taeans Mills Russeil Wikesiir Pheared Sherwood Nunes Herths Sterne Eiber Willome Peter Beirne John Beirne Fle

Holmberg Star of Bankers Games, Africa Cattle Hope

Holmberg shines in bankers games as reports say he dominates. Predictions claim Africa could become a leading cattle producer in the British Dominions within fifty years, reshaping global livestock leadership.

Holmberg Bankers Games Africa

M'Tigue Not to Return Here for Two Months

The light heavyweight champion M'Tigue announced he will not return to the United States for two months. He expects future fights and is pursuing a match with Georges Carpentier. He confirmed his official weigh in at 149 pounds with witnesses present, addressing reports on his title outcome.

Dvrtin Millie Mi'ligue Dgeiara United States Haline Georges Carpentier Sikl McTigue Tigue

Nolan Leads Post Office League With Four Honors

Nolan dominates the Post Office League standings with four top honors and high averages. He posts a 344 total, a 180 high score, and an 108.24 season average, with four AR games contributing to the totals alongside department records.

Nolan Post Office Leh Aingle Hlehéar City Dept. Finance Itecante Rcords Ale Mauine

Bridgeport Evening High School At Newtown Tonight

Bridgeport Evening High School travels to Newtown for a Town half contest against Newtown High. Both squads practice hard, aiming to close the season with a win. Lineups listed include Bridgeport Red Ray, Vacheritl, Botaford, K Sabol, Houlihan, Thomas, Carmody, Kahn, and others with referee Shenard.

Bridgeport Evening High Newtown Newtown Figh Bridgeport Newtowns Red Rayi Rf Vacheritl Botaford K Sabol Houlihan O. Thoma Carmody Kahn Wahaéter le Treferee Shenard

Ruddy and Ahearn on Stamford Card

Stamford boxing card set for April at Nike Club features Young Ruddy of Avora A against Fitzpatrick of Meat eenen, with Ahearn defending against Brown of Stamford in a centerpiece bout. Reankie Abed returns to weigh in against rival challengers, as local fans expect a strong show from Ray Gill and Frenkie Mar.

Juock City Ray Lisa Stamford Ruddy Avora A Ie Fitzpatrick Conarenton Elia Phueaa Couttineweiz Che Kading Johnny Mus Des Fitzpatrick Nau Ahearn Brown

Ten Teams Enter Intercollegiate Gymnasium Meet

Ten institutions compete at the United States Naval Academy for the intercollegiate gymnastics title. The Navy, Harvard, and others arrive to challenge the defending champions, with Pearson as Navy captain aiming to defend his two year individual title. Participating teams include Yale, Penn, NYU, Rutgers, MIT, Princeton, Dartmouth, Haverford, and more.

Annatolis May Mare United States Naval Academy Tostorrow Juhi FB. Pearson Navy Harvar Naval

Fighters On Brass City Card Bring Finishing Touches

In Waterbury March 22 special to the Telegram Waterbury Knights of the padded arena push hard to keep pace with Willie Darcy as he adds finishing touches to his training for the bout Saturday night with Pancho Villa. Darcy trains at Joe Shugrue's gym going six fast rounds with Caicas and Midget Griffen. Villa expects a fast pace and trainers report Darcy is sharp and powerful. Young Leriey prepares for Mostgomers while Pete August braces for Gino Florea in the nenci final.

New York Johnny Tueas Romeo Roche Holyoke Lavras Roche Darcey Joe Shugrue Caicas Griffen Gotham TJ Villa Darcy Fang Goldstein Philippino Waterbury George Mulligan Leriey Thin Mostgomers Shugrue Pete August Bridgeport Gino Florea Villa Ale Phillfino

Exhibition Baseball in Orlando Features Mixed Lineup

An Orlando exhibition game on March 22 features a mixed Cincinnati and Cleveland talent slate with players including Nell Luque Mxey Hargraves and others. Also listed are Toronto Birmingham and South Carolina affiliates with names like Lynch Welse and Brandon appearing among the noted participants.

Orlando Adhe Pegre Cincinnati Smith Cniveisklemyett Nell Luque Mxey Hargraves Cleveland

Local sports names blur in faded lines of 1920s page

Fragmentary OCR lists players and places such as Philadelphia and Washington with scattered surnames like Ogden and Magee. Missing dates and events leave a vague sports or meeting vibe, offering few verifiable facts beyond partial names and locations.

Kaceys Tangle With Italian Catholic Five Tomorrow

The Knights of Columbus quintet hosts the Italian Catholic Club of New York at the High School gym tomorrow. The Italian club has defeated several East rivals, including Perth Amboy and Commonwealth, and will test the local MMLA squad’s strength against Racers and players Buckley Burns Fanning McGraw Rowe Cretella McKew Dondero Cone.

Knights of Columbus Toseers New York Perth Amboy Commonwealth Jineups Ttalian Catholic Club Buckley Burns H. Cone Fanning Mecintins G. Cone McGraw Yi Liyadbicom Rowe Cretella McKew TE Dondero ENN Otg J. Cone K

Training Notes In Giants Camp Mentioned In San Antonio

Baltimore reports pitcher and first baseman Bentley signed to John McGrew Giants transfer. Bentley will join Southern training camp. In San Antonio catcher Tobn Anderson returns with second team to replace Earl Smith who faces Yankers, and pitcher John Scott is fined $100 for training rule breach.

Baltimore Duck Bnntley Southein John , McGrew New York Giants San Antonio Terns Bentley Paining Camp Tos Moorrpy Tex Tobn Anderson Earl Smith Yannigans John Scott Giants Rvies

Bogash Set To Fight Palmer In Brooklyn Tonight

Louis Bogash, former belt holder, returns after an injury to meet Andy Palmer at the Rink Sporting Club in Brooklyn. Bogash weighed in at 182 pounds after completing training, while reports from New York note Palmer as a strong challenger.

Bogash Andy Palmer Brooklyn Louis Bogash Rink Sporting Rclub Loula Hanna McCarron Big City Palmer Louis

Hartford Tonight Ends Worst Court Season For Bridgeport

Bridgeport High faces Hartford in a decisive basketball game tonight as the Red and Black seek a rare win. Coach Fitzaon plans to use recruits and a revised lineup including Shea Creming Christensen Duscay and Erickson to challenge the Hilltoppers in this late-season clash.

Flozan Bridgeport Ate Mihnal Hartford Cepitel City Hilltoppers Seasu Medtorr Tehmes Bridgeport Hartforn Xeare Fiteteon Fitetaon Shea Creming

Simon Pure Pugs to Perform in New Haven Show

Amateurs travel from Bridgeport to New Haven to face Simon Pure Pugs at Winchester Rifle Club Muse Hall. Local fighters Castle, Joe Smith, Paul Lapke, Young Kelly, and Joe King among contenders for state titles, with finals in Music Hall next week.

Bjshl Bridgeport New Haven Bilm Simon Pure Pugs Winchester Rifle Club Muse Hall Inevera Music Hall Jeant Dries Batts Castle Joe Smith Paul Lapke Steve Smith Myrtle Beach Paul Young Kelly Joe King Park City Young Kondor Kid Corso Young Rick Johnny Reisch Joe Morgan Art Lee Lenny Castle

Stratford Legion Quintet Wins In Overtime Contest

Stratford American Legion team edged ahead in a five minute overtime, defeating the rival five as William and Clinton of Stratford and Strauss of Fairfield starred.

Stratford Legion Stratford American Legion Sterling Mémorial Hell Stratfor William and Clinton Stratford Strauss Fairfield

Sacred Hearts Meet Bridgeport Sep Tonight at Cit

The Sacred Hearts, fresh from their junior city title, face the Bridgeport Sep tonight at the cit. Both teams are evenly matched in a fast paced contest with high hopes for victory and renewed pursuit of honors.

Sacred Hearts Bridgeport Sepfivares Hearts

Apprentices Face Norwalk High At Boys Club Today

Apprentices meet Norwalk High in a Boys Club game, a tuneup before the State Vocational championships next Wednesday. Norwalk won 26 to 24 in a hard fought affair as Apprentice preparations and new addition Blade boost form.

Norwalk High Boral Norwalk High School Tessers Norwalk Joral Tessers Btate Remkus

Greenwich Man Wins Tin Whistles Title at Pinehurst

Greenwich man C Blarch Foun D Chaplain won the Tin Whistles Guit competition at Pinehurst. He defeated Pear Vines to take the medal and title while Botalt UsRVein A finished second.

Greenwich Pinehurst Blarch Foun D. Chaplain Botalt

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