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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1923

Page

11

Kacey Tossers Down Huggins In High Crowd Bucks Local Game

A huge crowd at the Y M H A auditorium watched Kacey Tossers edge Y M H A Huggins 1 to 0 in a fast, error filled opener. Cretella and Rowe starred for the Knights of Columbus, while Burns and Crettin held the Hebrehs star Marron to limited scoring. The timer Maxwell Lewis and officials faced a lengthy finish as overtime was played amid fan excitement.

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Orvilla Quintana Sent to Bridgeport for Experience

Orvilla Quintana the 31 year old Cuban prospect of Miller Huggins will be farmed out to Bridgeport club for experience. His failure to win a permanent Yankee berth is said to stem from hitting struggles. Huggins believes the move will aid his development as a fielder and thrower. In Spring training with the Yankees in New Orleans he has covered short.

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Local Traders Clash for State Title in Meriden

The Park City hosts the State Vocational school title games with local Traders facing South Manchester and New Britain in morning play ins and an afternoon tie duel. Captain Wexler Hinde lead defense while Petrino Leski Blade DiZenvo Blada and DiZenvo fill key roles as Benny Blat and Whelan guard duties in the Meriden event.

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Compo Norwalk Contest Tonight in Westport Spotlight

The Compo-Norwalk game in Westport features Quinn, the focal star, set to play for the Norwalk Five while ineligibility rules him out of Yale baseball plans. Captain VisyLon Regan leads the lineup as the guards prepare for the interrity contest.

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Devon to Play St Joe Tossers This Evening

The St Josephs Big Five meet Devon Independenta at Devon A GC gym tonight. Devon aims to beat a team that only lost once this season to Devon, while the Colonials host the Devon Jrs in the preliminary. Key players listed include MacTagsert Burns Pederson Baldwin Dixon Kiso Jantos and more.

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Grammar School League Delayed by Easter Vacation Push

The Grammar School League starts later this year due to the castor vacation being moved ahead a few weeks. Two leagues will run on the East Side and West Side with the schedule set after school reopens and players return in April. A Parochial school league will also be organized.

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Steve Smith Promising Boy Threatens Featherweight Crown

Steve Smith, one of five promising bantamweights, aims for the featherweight title after a knockout win over Johnny Derry in the Armory last month. The young contender, praised for a bright future, vows to improve and challenge top rivals, with fans watching his next move.

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Huggins crew looks like champions at spring training

New Orleans reports on the 1920 Yankee camp where manager Hug ging aims for a stronger infield and pitching staff. The roster shows Pipp Ward Dugan McNelly and Quintana as prospects, with Quintana slated for Bridgeport to gain hitting. Veterans Teague Bush Shawkey Mays Pennock headline a nine-man staff while lookouts assess Suggs Foettger and Dipgrass for key roles.

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McNamara and Holmes To Play for City Title

Don Holmes and Jim McNamara two of the city's best billiards players meet in a lure Lamotre Pangermenis fos match for the pocket championship of the city. The match will be played on one night and the winner will face Hammill of Waterbury for the State Title.

Don Holmes Jim McNamara Lamotre Pangermenis Hammill Waterbury

Walters Leading In Republican Pinochle League

Walters of the Second district leads the Republican Pinochle tournament with 18 730 points from sixteen games and an average of 1 172. Cherry from the last district is second with 1 625 points and 1 158 average. The Second district team leads the league at 8 601 points, while the Ninth district sits second with 8 447 points.

Walters Jeading Cherry

Hilltoppers Outdoor Practice Report at Seaside Park

The Jolal High school track squad reported for practice yesterday afternoon at Seaside Park under Coach Laieman and Matty Shane. Roy Whelan Fred McTighe Rayburn and Farren were among the first to report as the team planned a trace day session. Anson Barker of Manas was praised for three years as varsity swimmer, focusing on the 50 yard and relay events.

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Babe Ruth Era Strength Grows Despite Gaps Says New York Talk

A fragmented set of notes praises Babe Ruth as a remarkable hitter with immense power and hustling spirit. It notes Ruth's absence for six weeks along with other key players like Meusel Witt and Dugan, while mentioning Shawkey and Bush in pitching and Pennock’s addition as strengthening the team. The piece summarizes optimism for the Yankees, expecting strong performance if the core trio stays healthy.

Babe Ruth Drugsins Toe Bush Shawkey Shane Whey Ruth and Meusel Witt Dugan Pennock Taetor

Staples Norwalk game postponed amid scheduling turmoil

Staples High School and Norwalk High School game in Wastport was indefinitely postponed. Officials delayed the first preliminary match in the Norwalk armory to allow time for further arrangements and permissions.

Wastport Staples High School Norwalk High School Norwalk Armory Nehoritins Staples Synineys

New York State moves to force champions defend titles

The New York State Athletic Commission adopted a rule compelling titleholders to accept challengers and defend their belts within six months. A champion who refuses forfeits the title, with cases cited including Burns vs Lynch, Leonard vs Wins, and Dempsey case noted for ongoing disputes.

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Refusal to Allow Firpo Boxes Mary 42 Bout

New York State Athletic Commission announced it would not permit Farmer Lodge of Minneapolis to box Firpo, the South American heavyweight, at Tanker Stadium on May 42. The commission ruled Loge unsuitable for Firpo and ordered a replacement from Jim Herman of Omaha Renaut of Canada or Jack McAuliffe of Detroit.

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Lewis and Hunter Enter in English Golf Tournament

Members of the American Amateur golf team preparing for Walker Cup matches abroad were invited to compete for the Golf Illustrated Trophy in the annual Lomton tournament. The event, set for April 25, offers a gold vase valued at 5,000 dollars and is highly coveted outside the Amateur Championship. Robert Hunter of West Burn Noroton and Reginald M. Lewis of Greenwich join Abe Mitchell in entering the British title event as part of the Walker Cup contingent.

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Contender Louis Bocash Prepares for Clarke Bout in Hartford

Lou Bocash trains for a April 8 middleweight contest with Jackie Clark in Hartford. He recently beat Andy Palmer in New York and vows to repeat the Worcester downturn lesson against Allentown’s pugilists.

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