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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1923

Page

19

Dempsey's Next Challenger Seen In Firpo And More

Grantland Rice surveys boxing prospects as Dempsey nears a big show at Yankee Stadium. Firpo emerges as a top threat, younger, aggressive, and hard-hitting, with Willard and Johnson also noted for past clashes and potential rematches. The piece muses on a lineup of future bouts and rising stars in boxing and related sports.

Dempsey Eee Grirpo Firpo Dempecy Yankee Stadium Willard Floyd Johnson Johnson Unvills Anedu Mortine Kilbane Lew Tendler Pugilis Enoch Tweetser Bill Johnston Quimet Yag Saraven Theis Tex O'Rourke O'Rourke Tex British Have Not Been Too Keen About Intensive Training But Esvity Tex O’rourke Menine Tengwar Vintard Arrourne Jack Johnsons Leonard Agehal Lenger

Dark Horse Nears Victory in Rumored Deal Play

The article profiles dark horse contenders in a golf tournament, praising emerging talents like Dark Horse and Rotan while noting the impact of coaching and nerves on performance. It discusses past surprises, veteran players, and near-misses that shaped prior championships, with reminders of key figures such as Quimet Travers and Herron.

Ace Freddie Dark Horse Lillle C. P. Wiltins Portland Rolfer Nism Coun George Rotan Texas Rotan Barrison Johnson Robby Jones Chick Evans Jerry Travers Francis Quimet Jesse Chuiliere Travis Pease Laver Heinie Schmidt St. Addraws Hogland H. BK. Hiltot Ol Gardner Hyans Quinet Travers Muirfield Gauchon Jte Jund Dave Herron Oakmont Dave Sone Max Marston Detroit Red Gardner Marston Gardner Johnnie Aniersoy

Woodward declines big league offer after New Haven prank

In New Haven a prank derailed Woody Woodward’s bid to join a major league club. Gleason and a Whe Son figure influenced decisions, ending with Woodward being placed in a final tryout, but the outcome remained unresolved as the event concluded without a big league contract.

oRid Gleason Woody Hive Woodward

Indians Rally Not Enough As Woodward Faces Uncertain Future

The narrative describes a rough second inning with Cleveland key hits fueling a run burst while Woodward struggles. It notes his past majors rotation across Cardinals Phillies Washington and White Sox, his falling out with New Haven fans, and management’s split on his future whether to remain in the league or move to an International League club.

Zach Whey Brooklyn Jake Haubert Cardinals Phillies Washington White Sox George Weiss Woodward Ester Clothes

Bridge Street Baseball Beats Greens Farms 13-0

Westport May 3 Bridge Street defeated Greens Farms 13 to 0 in a Public School league game. Greens Farms remains winless in five games. Bedford shows potential as a strong rival with rotation of pitchers and substitutes. Friday Bedford travels to Stratford to face Bridge Street.

Bridge School Wixi Westport Bridge Street Greens Farms Bedford School

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