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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1923

Page

6

Musante Plans Open Arena Star Bout With Flores Conqueror

Musante eyes an outdoor season opener featuring the conquest of Flores as a main card. August, a rising light heavyweight, may face Johnny Shugrue as his opponent if plans advance. Feis and Flores drew fans in recent shows, signaling strong statewide draw for the upcoming season.

Musante Conquerers OF Flores Star Bout Fete Elino Fiores Bridgeport A. A Johnny Shugrue Plana Feis Milis Flores Red Alien Shugrue T Het Fisth Fritz Musants Star Bour Ea. Keeley T. N. T. Whitts Jack Douglas Tarzan Larkin Keeley

County Series Title Showdown Near Norwalk Meet

The fourth game of the county championship pits Norwalk’s Tred Men Separates against WY MTA Separates on YMHA floor tomorrow night. Norwalk leads 2 1, with Clamming Town aiming to clinch and locals seeking to even the series as players listed include Sheehan, Smith, Rockowstz, Jones, Greenstein, Canvanaugh, Sehwarts, Seich, and Wexler.

Norwalk Y. M. Fi Jada Sheehan R. Smith Rockowstzif Jones Greenstein Ce Canvanaugh Sehwarts Wexler

Bretonnel Wins French Lightweight Title in Paris

Fred Bretonnel defeated Leon Poutet on points to claim the French lightweight championship in Paris last night. Francia Charles also won the middleweight title, beating Maurice Prunier by points to take the crown.

Paris Bharch Fred Bretonnel Leon Poutet Francia Charles Pointa Fren Maurice Prunier

Eddie Reilly Birthday tale at Bridgeport High

Eddie Reilly, Bridgeport High baseball coach and veteran athlete, turns 37 today. Old teammates recall his long career on gridiron and diamond and note his confidence in more years ahead, as he still stays active coaching Hilltop and Red and Black teams and plans to be ready when football candidates are gathered next fall.

Eddie Rett Bridgeport High Eddie Reilly Walt Hilltop Mike Healy

Baptists Take Second in Inter-church League Scores

The First Baptist combine clinched second place by beating Summerfield M T S 14 to 16. First M E quintet defeated Jewry Universalist 9 to 17. Washington Park M E beat Stratford 85 to 20. O Neill, Holmgren and Baker starred in the contests.

First Baptist Washington Park M. T First Baptist Combine Summerfield M. TS M. E Jewry Universalist Washington Park Stratford M. E O'Neil First Baptists Holmgren Baker

St Georges Tie With Ansonia in Local Soccer Match

In Ansonia yesterday afternoon the St George team played a 3 to 3 draw with Ansonia. St George had ten men after Finpatrick was carried off injured. Bloxan, Kirk, and Kennedy scored for Bridgeport. Duncan and Blackwood scored for Ansonia.

St. George Ansonia Finpatrick Ilan Bloxan Kirk Bridgeport Kennedy Duncan Blackwood

Four Industrial League bowling matches kick off tonight

Four games are on tap in the Industrial League with Burns Bassick facing Underwood Typewriter, Bridgeport Brass vs Locomobile, Remington Arms against Singer, and Harvey Hubbell meeting General Electric. Top scores and roll of honor listed for many bowlers.

Burns- Bassick Bridgeport Brass Combine Locomobile Remington Arms Singer Recene General Biertric Boys Vail Harvey Hubbell General Electric Singer Bn Burns-Bassick Harvey Tubbell Bridgeport Braar Underwood Tenrue Records Hich Taylor Assallate Remington Arma Alleys Burns-Bressick Underwood Typewriter Bridgeport Brasava Allays Remington Armd General Tiectric Garvey Hubbell Hs, HY Arms Burns-Bassiek Ae Harvey Hubbell Brass Ant Enggrnand

Symington Chosen Beardsley Park Golf President

James Symington was elected head of the Beardsley Park golf association at the annual meeting in the American theatre. He succeeds Al. Burdick as president of the board, with Marin Lee as vice president and P. V. Gehan, secretary, and Robert Goddard, treasurer. Directors named include Al Burdick, Dr. Alvard, Harold Richardson Se, J. Trease and Board Mansfield. A drive to reach 600 members begins immediately, and Dr. Alvard will chair a funds committee for a Washington tournament delegation in June.

James Symington Beardsley Park Golf Association American Theatre Syimington al. Burdick Munteinel Parl Board Park Board George Mames Marin Lee P. V. Gehan Robert Goddard al Burdick Dr. Alverd Harold Richardson Se. J. Trease Boward Mansfield Alvard Washinington

Guards Norwalk Series Set for Norwalk Armory Night

The Compo Guard Norwalk Big Five series returns to the Norwalk Armory Wednesday at nine with a closer overtime contest. Captain Leo J. Fyans of Norwalk High School ref the game as teams seek a stronger showing on the unfamiliar floor.

Westport Norwalk Norwalk Armory Orw Ineals Leo J. Fyans Norwalk High School Canipe Life Guards H. Quinn Guarneri Rt. Carlen Multen McGraw Zapiain McMahon Quinn O' Boyle Dovisesi Iweliy Mg i Beottelal Brotherten Weauitty

Neal Ball Signs With New Haven in Eastern League

George Weiss signed Neal Ball, ex Cleveland infield star and unassisted triple play hero, to be assistant manager coach and utility infielder for New Haven for 1923. Ball previously played second base for the Camels, then managed Augusta in the Southern League before leaving baseball last season. Dan O Neil Eastern League head schedules a special meeting for Thursday in Springfield to finalize minor details before the season opens.

George Weiss Neal Ball Cleveland New Haven Ball The Camels Augusta Dan O'Neil Springfield

RICONDA AND SCHEER SURE TO STAY WITH ATHLETICS

Life with the Athletics has been rough for Cynnle Mack amid eight years of downs and cellar fears. He praises a hoped batch of youngsters headlined by Riconda and Scheer, predicting hard fighting and improved play as the team seeks to escape the pennant drought.

Riconda Scheer Mack Mont Guaillet Cynnle Mack Red Sox Dennis Flo Bert Tie Athletica Ho Connie Rhonda Sammy Hale Portland Ore Wild Matthews Milwhikre Uarry Riconda New Be Widh Tonmmell O. Ios Comba Joe Anger Jimny Dykes Clarence Galloway I Hale

Staples High to Play Norwalk in Armory Match

Staples High School will send its basketball team against Norwalk High School in the Armory at Norwalk on Wednesday night, serving as a preliminary to the Compo Lite Guard Norwalk Big Five game. Staples has not faced Norwalk in three years and hopes for a close, hard fought contest led by captain Green and captain Preake.

Staples Hist School Norwall High School Norwalk Staples Jineuns Staples H S. Norwallett Beattle Holmes Carson Patchen Fineson Green Skid

Final Devon Stratford Series Game Set In Stratford Thursday

The Intertown basketball series between Stratford and Devon A C will conclude Thursday at Sterling Memorial half floor in Stratford. Both teams hold two wins after tight finishes and Friday night promises a whirl wind showdown from start to finish. Devon A C lineup includes Bentz Ball Lewis Williams Scolling He Blamey Chapman Whitten O Rourke Cunten.

Stratford Segion Devon A. C Sterling Memorial Stratford Enine Dirs

City Championship Series Opens at YMHA Hall

Hebbs and Knights of Columbus clash for city court championship as YMHA court hosts a near capacity crowd. M. M. H. A. favored on home floor with Schine and Fitelson highlighted, while the K of C defense aims to disrupt. Guards Dendero and Burns among likely scorers for the Knights.

WH. AJ Hebrew Knights of Columba Hebes Commonwealth Bit Five Kent Collegians

Steve Smith to Fight George Day in Meriden Tonight

Bridgeport’s Steve Smith faces Hartford rival Georgie Day for the third time in three months at Meriden town hall. They clash in a six round bout after two prior four round draws. Smith vows to end the draw calls and knock Day to the canvas before the final bell.

Steve Smith George Day Meriden Bridgeport Georgie Day Hartford Tracey Ferguson Leonard Meriden Town Hall Smith Day Park City Steve New Haven Finn City

W F W Baseballers Begin Tryouts at Seaside Park

Over 45 candidates report for Ray mond W. Marki ai art practice starting tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 at Seaside Park. Arthur Yarbrough named manager, promising good attractions. Reported candidates include Tucker Leach Taylor Morrissey Johnson Daly Virralin Knox Mother Johnson Titiano Justin Darton Dean and Ruth.

Raymond W. Marki Ai Seaside Park Arthur Yarbrough Tucker Leach Taylor Morrissey Johnson Daly Virralin Knox Mother Titiano Justin Darton Dean Ruth

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