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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

Page

10

Four Thrilling Battles At Armory A A Show Becke tt Knockout

The boxing night at the Armory featured a lineup of four bouts headlined by A A Show Beckett’s knockout of Wells and a brilliant Norwalkite victory by O’Hare. The program opened with fast exchanges as Bennie Weafer and Eddie were cheered amid close trading blows. Prince vs Hall delivered a brutal war with Prince prevailing in the fourth after Hall wore down, while Bud Dempsey edged Dick Wallace in a decisive four rounder. Siegel faced Angela in the semi final, showing coolness against aggressive pressure in a hard fought decision against the substitute.

Sar Sahrour Wiszara Rennie Eddie Arlittle O'Aresha Metropolis Ordara Weafer Bennie Zorsiy Moldie Prince Joe Hall Young Hall Billy Prinea Heck Atrorm Hall Prings Atla Prines Bedlam Andy Parker Dempsey Bud Dempsey New York Dick Wallace New Haven New Reddy Siege Young Carrone Young Angela Siegel Angela Jodso

Jack Perry Sought by Dwyer to Fight in Pittsburgh

Bridgeport Amusement Co. matchmaker George Dwyer seeks to schedule Jack Perry for a bout in Pittsburgh. Negotiations have been ongoing for weeks with Perry and his manager, aiming for a contract to fight Tavis Bogass on the 24th of the month. Dwyer reported confidence last night that terms could be agreed in a personal discussion with Perry.

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Racing Results From Eight Thoroughbred Races

Race results list first age group three-year-olds and up in six furlongs with winner Converge and payouts Squeeler and Blaise. Second race covers two-year-olds Maldan colts and geldings at four furlongs with Reich-Servant and Elkhorn among also-rans. Third race for four-year-olds and up at one mile shows Cunger winning and Dodge and Fastoureau in placings. Fourth race purse of 1000 for mile and four at Brendymo, with Aeliera and Thinker in the mix. Sixth race features three-year-olds and up in one mile and sixteenth, Leenth Chari leading with Folly and Tider tied. Seventh race covers all ages, one mile and a half, Arethusa and Garpet Sweeper among top finishes.

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Danbury High Leads Before Rain Halts Local Game

Danbury High led 3 0 with four runs in the first inning when rain halted play after twenty minutes. The Danbury ten scored four runs in the first, with slow fielding and errors contributing. Umpire Lou Dewey postponed the game. no further scoring occurred.

Nick Plavius Danbury High Lou Dewey Qonals Danbury Jpiscey Rons Rosso Fuko Selding Dunbar Tex Syho Rogen Sohnenfeld Kilkona Weldon Mahe Challenger Iim

How They Stand Sterday's Results and Today’s Games

Standings from yesterday and upcoming games listed by city and teams including Bridgeport Albany Worcester Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington Cleveland and Boston. The text shows matchups such as Watertown at Bridgeport Albany at Sew. Worcester and others with unclear punctuation.

Watertury Bridgeport Albany Worcester Chicago New York Louis Piladelphia Washington Cleveland Bos

Cleveland Downs St. Louis in Postponed Playoff Duel

Cleveland defeated St. Louis 7 to 3 in a playoff game marked by outhitting storms and late offense. Bagby pitched despite a hard game pattern, while Davis connected a pair of home runs.

Cleveland Louis Davis St. Louis Wes Aveda Mees Baspy

Intercollegiate Net Tourney Opens in Boston May 30

The annual championship tournament of the New England Intercollegiate Lawn Tennis Association began at Longwood Cricket Club. Singles preliminary rounds saw Amherst, Bowdo in, and Wesleyan players advance. results listed include Bennett of Amherst, and others from Brown and Williams.

Boston Intercollegiata Coyous Longwood Cricket Club Smithh Partridge Bowe Broma Amherst CW Sanders Tartmouth Bennett Ambergth Bowdein Fa4 Gtr Wesleyan J. Martzmar J.P. Canlewell_ Majesty Garizons Darumexts Ratoni Ag Oistharas Brown A. Hara Ts HH Cnapin, Jr Wilka

Southern Association score terse report from league games

In a compact Southern Association update the results include Chattanooga a 1 New Orleans 1 and Memphis 77 Mobile 3 with Birmingham mentioned and other partial scores from the schedule.

Atlanta New Orleans Nagaville Birmingham Menphis

Hoopers Batting Sparks Red Sox Win Over Macks

Boston beat Philadelphia 7 to 1 as Harper held the Mackmen to two hits in his first start of the season. McTamson led offense with four safeties, and Griffis Melanis and others contributed as Boston jumped ahead and never trailed.

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Cooper in Great Form Beats Invading Phillies

PITTSBURGH May 10 Cooper held the Phillies to one early, then Pittsburgh won 8 to 1. Cooper pitched well, issuing a few walks and hit batters but worked out of jams with support from Wheat and Cantwell. Notable Philadelphia batters included Luderus Stengel and Cravath, while Pittsburgh’s Bigbee Carey Whitted Southworth Gaton Grimm Schmidt contributed offensively as Cooper and Causey split innings before Cooper finished.

PITTS Pilsburgh Philadelphia Cooper Gaussy Fiz Philadellata Bancroft Williagns Loederveau W. Miller Luderus Pauletts RB. Miller Santwell Stengel Judar Stauser Whitted Prieburn Caus2ay Cartewell Coopeys Cantwelh Cantwell i tRighea Bungvoft Mhoat J. Millert Suck Cantwell Sy Cooper Hall Ianser Causey Coipires Harrison O'Day

Beckett Defends Honors Bomby Taking the Count

Beckett defended his title in a dramatic bout against Wells, whose conditioning and strategy kept the match close until Beckett landed the decisive blow. Experts favored Beckett, while fans roared as the winner sealed a dramatic victory in a tense fight.

Beckett Bomby

Athletic director appointed for New Haven road employees

An athletic director to develop the Year and sports on the New Haven road system was appointed. The appointee will work from New Haven with deputies from Youngstown Newark Springfield and Miss. He will start organizing baseball teams and a system for athletic activities across the employee groups.

New Haven New York New Ted Thomas Pesshe

Nick Cullop Quits Salt Lake After Ton Start

Utah May 10 Nick Gullop former New York American League pitcher left Salt Lake Pacifi Coast League club after two shutouts in three stints to play independent baseball in jidado. it became known in Salt Lake City.

Salt Ware City Utah Nick Gullop Salt Lake Pacifi Coast

INO CHANCE FOR OLYMPIC GOLF PLAY BEFORE JULY 12

YORK May 12 Damage from German arms has delayed plans for a pre Olympic golf trial. The United States Golf Association may seek to move dates to allow play, but travel and sailing conditions hinder progress. Noted players Vanderpool and others are listed for amateur championships in Britain and Scotland in June.

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Miss Kinder Wins 75 Foot Off-Hand Rifle Title

13 year old Marjorie Kinder, daughter of Bob Kinger, a shooting-gallery owner on John Street and a junior at Bridgeport High School, won the Third Annual 23 calibre Off Hand Rifle Championship. She defeated 214 entrants, 208 men, with a score of 454, topping runner-up by two points. Her trophy cup, from the American Field, is on display in her father’s gallery window.

Marjorie Kinder Bob” Kinger John Street Sridgeport High School Mise Kinder Mvoly Profeyzor Moore Tha ' Cin Kinder Terry Aliss Kittles C. T. Westerzaara Whiting Robers I Dubbe Philadelphia Wye Keesler Miss Kinder

Boston University Names Evers Baseball Coach

John J. Evers was appointed coach of the Boston University baseball team last week. The national game times and engagement details are incomplete in the damaged text.

Boston John J. “Evers Vivo Boston ‘University Coolgramited Linu

Harvard Wins On Track Through Massachusetts Meet

Harvard secures a track victory in a Massachusetts meet with notable performances from key runners. The event highlights include strong sprint and distance times, reflecting the team’s depth and preparation.

Harvard

International of Ballatore Akron Toronto game notes

Fragmented score snippet lists players Ballatore Neisch Veanks Egan and Buornty with Syracuse and Toronto mentions. Lacks clear sequence, teams, or outcomes, but hints at a multi team hockey or ball game with scattered names and provisional stats.

Miss Sherwood Injured Out of British Championship Tourney

In County Down Ireland on May 16 Miss Irene Sherwood suffered foot injury while vaulting a fence. A stake penetrated her foot and she was carried away in an armchair, ending her participation in the event.

Miss Sherwood New Castle County Down Ireland Irene Sherweod Sherwood Tédar

Southports Defeat Lone Stars In One Sided Baseball Game

Southport A A defeats Lone Star A C 14 to 0 in a lopsided contest. Toney Billa pitched for Southports allowing only two hits. Southport has won two straight in the season and seeks upcoming games with local teams or loan opportunities through this paper or John W Short Foultte Port Tenn.

Southport A. A Lone Star A. C Toney Billa Southports Southnorte Secxers John W. Short Foultteport Tenn

Vanderbilt Heaviest: Winner in France

Vanderbilt Heaviest wins in France with 250000 francs in stakes. A O Macomber places sixth with 90000 francs. Frank ONeil of St Louis leads French turf with 81 winning mounts. Sharp and Jennings of Dugland are second and third with 64 and 11 winners respectively.

Fist France A. O. Macomber Frank O'Neil St. Louis Sharp and Jennings Dugland William

Rosebuds Challenge Reebeds Seek Out of Town Games

The Rosebuds baseball team, boosted as a fast semi pro side from Bridgeport, hopes to arrange away Sunday games and to meet any semi pro team in the state. Communicate to J. Steez at 287 Pembroke Street, Bridgeport, Conn.

Reebeds Bridgeport Kd Jte Ad Ade J. Ste “Ez Pembroke Street Bridgepart Cann

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