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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1923

Page

8

Reilly Diligently Shapes Hayes High Baseball Prospects

Reilly and the Pridesport High squad work daily regardless of weather as 60 plus candidates vie for infield and outfield roles. Key battles include Freckies Aremina versus rookie O Connor for a corner spot and Periski searching to fill first base after injury. Roster contenders Mrazik, Roper, Banville, Lavery, and a host of new players jockey for positions as the team prepares for an April 14 opener at Choate Prep in Wal Unaford.

Pridesport High Edele Reilly Seacon Unah Reilly Jnz Mbre Shea Loke Aremina O'Connor Teriski Overa Periski Barney Langen Seve Mateur Reilly Andy Mrazik Tooper Hall Will Mrazik Pavinion Roper Ber E¢r Ianit Banville Lavery Greenblatt Melia Carr Sekerak Fua Choate Prep Wal- Unaford

No Contests In Westport Tonight

Westport residents are told there will be no basketball contests tonight due to Good Friday. The home game is expected to stretch into late April with plans to host the Watford American Legion team next week. A Staples High Alumni bout and a Staples Alumni versus Compo Guard Norwalk series game are scheduled through April with dates set for April 4 and April 13 in Norwalk.

Westport National Hell Saazen Watford American Legion Alumini Rns Norwalk Casey Owe Hammond Jack Hammond Brickley Hardwick Yale Crimson Harvard Jacob Ellsworth Daubart Ddewellym Dake

McAuliffe Chosen to Oppose Firpo on May 12

New York March 29 Jack McAuliffe, Detroit heavy weight, was chosen today as the opponent for Lis Firpo, the South American boxer, to appear on the same card with Tess Willard and Floyd Johnson at the Yankee Stadium. The selection met with the approval of William Muldoon, chairman of the State Boxing Commission, for a Benefit of the Air Fund.

New York Jack

KACEYS TO MEET JERSEY COMBINE IN CITY CHAMPIONSHIP

The Knights at Colurbus will face the Jersey City Big Five in the high school gym tomorrow afternoon in the city championship opener. The Big Five are noted as the fastest traveling team in the East, having won 4 HORL Of ’90 stars. A preliminary game features two junior squads.

Knights Colurbus Basket Tthem MT. A. Quintee Jersey City Big Five Jane Twe Iweat Ares Tuccine Seusay Cup Nout Fey

Nichols M. E. and Y. MC A five rubber contest

The rubber match between Y. M. A. five and Nichols M. E. quintet will be played tomorrow night on the floor. Each team has won one game, and both seek the deciding victory. Lineups include Nichols with Russell at right, Podersey at left, West Goebel, Muirhead, and Witten. Y. M. A. with Hayes, Hy, Base, and others forming the opposing lineup.

Nichols M. EL IY. Ae CA Nichols Sls Russell

Valley City Girl Wins Position on Simmons Five

Marel Poston of Valley City announces that Isabelle Squires of Naugatuck Connecticut has won a varsity basketball berth at Simmons College after three closely fought class contests. Squires, a top junior, earned the spot through merit becoming the sole entrant from her neighborhood to join the team.

Valley City Simmons Poston Mass Marel Isabelle Squires Naugaturk Conn Chason Simmonsollege Squires Exclusive Summons aXquires Dwerden Tine Neatleut

Bogash to Meet Downey in Monday Title Bout

Johnny Wilner opened the story by noting that only the men who beat him for the mlddleweight title will face Louis Bogash in a 15 round star bout at the Flower Show on Monday night. Bogash, heavily favored, left town for Rochester in top condition as experts expect him to compete for the middleweight crown.

Johnny Wilner Louis Bogagah Bogash Flower A Nochester Boush Rochester

Braves Leading Fairfield Red Men Pin Busters

Rapid bowling race in Red Men league sees Braves led by Captain Gurrisson maintain a slim edge over the Plant ers as Munters and Scouts trail. Next week promete tense clashes as teams chase standings with Funters and Raiders in pursuit and Gold’s Scouts lingering deep in cellar.

Braves Fairfield RED Men PIN Busters Ratrfield Mar Sperial Gurrisson Tlanters Tain Goetz Munters Palive

Tram No 1 Wins G E Pin Title In League Meet

Reports show Tram No 1 capturing the G E Pin title with a strong margin in the league meet. Team No. 1 led the event with top marks across events, while Team No. 2 secured the team total for the meet. individual performances included Lindberg and Solerino among top scorers.

Tram NO. 1

Legacy of Baseball Stars and Amateur Golf Notes

A wide array of sports notes recalls baseball events and player careers, naming Joseph Sewell of Titus, Ala, and various era stars. The piece mentions Sewell’s batting dips, Dempsey versus Carpentier talk, Harvard football prospects, Princeton track ambitions, and British amateur golf title hopes centering on holder Ness and rivals.

Baseball Candidates Out at Trade School

Candidates from Viridgepert Pyade sachonl bagebril team have been training at Roya club for days and will join outdoor practice after Alonday afternoon. Charin Petrino, a two time tennis champion, will be appointed captain by Coach Remkus at Heaside Park.

Viridgepert Pyade Sachonl Bagebril Remkus Heaside Park Alonday

Keeley Confident to Beat Douglas in Ring Duel

Matchmaker Fritz Musante reports all scrappers on next Thursday's card are in top form. Ed Keeley and Jack Douglas promise a fierce bout with heavy kayo potential as fans expect a hard hitting night at the arena. Panama Barney bets watermelon on the bout, while Panama and Wee Wae Sortie vow extra effort in a card packed with action and drama.

Fritz Musante Toca Sid Keeler T. mi i Jack Douglas Ward Kayo Giants Inok Panama Barney Avill Acmory

Life Guards Triumph Over Norwalk in Intercity Tilt

Life Guards defeated Norwalk Big Five 31 to 27 in the second game of the intercity series at Whithort. Captain McGraw and F. E. Quinn led the locals with strong scoring, overcoming an early Norwalk surge as the teams prepare for a decisive third game next Wednesday at the Armory.

Norwalk Whithort Mar Ye Ats Po Life Guards Guards McGraw FE. Quinn Norwkika Guarnieri Streression Brotherton Eueh Tearm Armory Ami

California to Enter 1A AA Meet in May

Burkeley Calif March 23 The University of California track tent for the third consecutive season is to enter the 1A AA meet May 28 California won the two previous meets in which it participated

Burkeley Calif University of California California

Eastern League Meeting Ends With Six Clubs Represented

Eastern League winter meeting at the Cooley hotel in Springfield brought only six clubs to the session. President D J Haylen of Pittsfield and Herman Weissman of the Brasscos attended while Jim Clarkin of Hartford was absent. The three hour talk covered pre season plans and tickets but no action on Connecticut baseball or the Sunday bill. three managers were present: Patsy Donovan Springfield Paddy O Connor Hartford and Herman Brenkie Waterbury.

Springfield Mans Cooley Hotel Busisiews Dan Annewment Connecticut Clarkin Florida Jim Clarkin Hartford Senatora Jim Pyns A. H. Powell Worcester Daggett Lee D. J. Haylen Pittsfield Hillies MM. J. Hawkins Albany George M. Woisa New Haven Herman Weissman Brasscos Clark P. Lane, Jr Bridgeport Shean Patsy Donoves Paddy O'Connor Hartford Herman Brenkie Waterbury

Zack Wheat Refuses 1923 Contract With Dodgers

WEW YWORK March 23 Zack Wheat veteran Brooklyn outfielder captain rejected the 1923 contract from the Dodgers training camp in Clearwater Florida after 41 days of talks with team president Charles C Ebbets. Wheat reportedly sought 314000 while Ebbets maintained a signing figure and the stalemate continued.

WEW Zack Wheat Brooklyn Nationals Clearwater Fin Wheat Camp Feve Serios Charles C. Jebbets Ebbets Dodgers

Bridgeport Boxers Dominate State Amateur Title Wins

In New Haven the state amateur boxing tournament crowned Joseph Smith of Bridgeport as 148 pound champion after a decisive three round win over Lenny Castle of Bedford. other Bridgeport entrants advanced or were defeated in various weight classes including Danny Monguese New Haven winning lightweight, Gutz Yale claiming 175, Mika Epositn Stanford winning 413, Johnny Turn New Haven taking 125, with several other bouts decided by knockout or decision.

Bridgeport Joseph Smith Ione Park Nick Lozinzeck Buddy Rodney New Haven Rodney Danny Monguese Cozault Gutz

Mack to Meet Lynch in Providence Bout

Rollie Mak state bantamweight title holder will box Tammy Lynch of Providence in the National A C show in Providence Wednesday. If Mak wins Wednesday night he will be paired with Young Montreal a top challenger for the U S bantam crown.

Rollie Mak Tammy Lynch Providence Mack Young Montreal

Drum Corps Lead Fairfield Town League Standings

Drum Corps lead the Fairfield Town League with 20 wins and 13 losses, two games ahead of Ash Creek at 18 wins and 24 losses. Fairfield 4A A combine sits behind, with James Won and 16 Inat noted amid the standings, while Ash Creeks show 18 and 1h 045.

Fairfield Town Ash Creek Fairfield 4A. A. Combine Zu. James L. Pe Ash Creeks Fairfield A. A the Tigers Ign Aga

Stratford Gops Win 27-26 In Final Series Game

The Stratford Gops defeated Devon 4 CO 27 to 26 on Sternna Map Nee hall floor in Stratford. Clinton and Wiler led the line play for the victors while Pederson starred for Devon.

Stratford Yatiet Devon 4 Sternna MapeNee Hall Clinton Wiler Tats Victors Pederson de ‘Wen

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