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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1923
Page
30
In a May 8 game, Grimm and Trayhor hit home runs for the Pirates in an 8 to 6 win. The Dodgers and other teams had pitching changes as Haiter exited early after a shaky first appearance, with multiple pitchers used to stem the rally.
Promoter O Rourke claims Gibbons declined a boxing match at Polo Grounds. He offered Gibbons a percentage and greater earnings than Montana terms, while Shelby promoters reportedly press for a substitute or risk a forfeiture.
Alpine Nine rolled past Burritt Company 9 to 1 in a morning game. The win puts Alpine at 1 link in the standings with a decisive city league showcase.
A rugged pre Yale scholastics track preview notes the Red Bird Blick team led last year in the school division and aims to repeat. It highlights distance gaps and strong sprinters like Fred Mate Tighe and Frenesa Carley, naming several athletes for field events and sprints while predicting points from Dowbulan Garley Mc Gure Whelon and Adama.
News wires report Gene Tunney eager for a bout with Mike McTigue, amid boxing pundits debating Carpentrie’s form and the prospects of a title clash. The Associated Press coverage hints at shifting favorites as contenders vie for the heavyweight crown.
The Armes have organized for stacon anl and are ready to book games with any 73 to 16 aged team for the cig. Management seeks to arrange matches with Morele Culis and Rector duriers. Buyers listed to practice this week include Bandinas Uhirty Jaza Bendette Mimnotr Corse De tugai Badallyu Vivadtelu Beyete.
Baseball notes highlight Jim O'Rourke batting .438 for the Toronto Leafs and mention several Eastern League standouts like Gonzales, Bates, and Boley. A Bridgeport High gym exhibition is announced, directed by Helen Chirk and Miss Stockwood.
Waterbury defeated Albany 8 to 4 in a burlesque style contest, with both sides registering triples and doubles. Bish split his hand in the sixth inning and Connally touched Eilen before tensions flared, leading to a dispute with Empire Breslin after relief by Grown.
Danbury High wins over Naugatuck 4 to 3 in a Halting City baseball game. Baker doubles with Thompson on base to spark the rally. Bridgeport High beats Hillhouse 2 to 1 as Lavery pitches well. Danbury prepares for Jack Dempsey training camps ahead of July 4 bout in Shelby Maui.
Yonkers centers around three heavyweights as Floyd Johnson and Jess Willard spar in public workouts ahead of Saturday matches at Yan Kee Stadium. Willard, weighing 245 pounds, endures punishment with a steady grin while Johnson works with George Godfrey and Jack McAuliffe in gym drills under Willie Lewis.
Baum schedules amateur contests with entrants from Weyl five teams. Photographers arranged for event coverage. Registration details and timing are listed, with emphasis on participation and venue setup.
A noisy OCR read lists players and notes a practice session by the A. W. Turritt company lineup. Names such as Manor Tolmgren AYRE i. Young P. Younss Griep appear, with reports of reported faults and tentative reports for Monday.
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