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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1923
Page
19
Brooklawn golf season opens with both men and women preparing for a full schedule. Men compete in a spring tourney at Brooklawn with multiple match play events and a state amateur championship at Shenecassee. Women start May 22 at Waterbury with a season culminating in a mixed foursome and a fall tournament. Walter North chairs the committee with many club officers listed.
Dempsey plans to start training in ten days. The report notes a pre-season camp and anticipated routines, with mentions of weight work and conditioning. Widespread interest centers on the start date and the potential impact on upcoming events.
Martin delivered a decisive ninth inning rally as the Profs defeated Albany. After Ade he died the seere dn rie mini by Ser fous aedred. He wined Minet dgitis's gain with one fagowitae case of halts to Mirkin.
Fragmented OCR outlines A and B championships between winners of the Weer and Mast Side leagues. Matches and venues are variably listed with uncertain times and rooms for the coming week, including A League finals featuring Blivs TMewe Belooed and Barnum Seboslleanne, plus Felin Sehoul pairings.
Congress High will travel to Milford for the fourth game of the season facing Milford High School. Local coverage notes Milford’s uncertain strength but cites a resilient youth lineup led by Hayes and Theis as key players. Seaside rally earlier in the seventh inning highlighted a tense road test.
Fairfield’s American Legion unit showcases strong spirit and resilience as they prepare for a clash with the Berkshires MIBELGL. Manager Ronaldson notes a winning mindset and the team’s stellar defense, aiming to extend their recent success and defeat strong local opponents on the road.
Grantland Rice surveys a heavyweight landscape with Willard and Johnson facing Dempsey. The piece weighs Willard's size age and power, Johnson's speed, and McAuliffe Firpo rivalries, predicting a volatile tournament of contenders yielding a survivor.
Yale boxing team will compete in intercollegiate events against Williams State and other colleges at Madison Square Garden in June. The meet features notable boxers including Arthur Yale and Diogenes, with television coverage planned and local press previewing the event.
Fragmentary OCR yields a local item mentioning Bedford and CPi with uncertain dates and names. The readable parts reference a post, a yard, and water, but lack clear actions or outcomes. The piece preserves names such as Wajid and Vyh and an event dated Wednesday.
Hartford residents anticipate a large gathering as Hugh Rorty, famed for his hitting and field play, makes a notable return to celebrate his esteem in the community. The event promises strong attendance and a festive atmosphere with local vendors and supporters ready.
Eddie Tryon of Tridgeport Alabama will compete as a member of the University of Colgate track team in its dual meet tomorrow. Events include the 100 yard dash pole vault high jump, discus, and shot put.
Fragment readable mentions jockey Ferguson suffering a serious injury in a horse race. Other text references unclear names and places, with garbled OCR making specifics hard to verify. The piece lacks a coherent second distinct fact for a full two sentences.
Bridgeport High School teams set to play New York University freshmen tomorrow afternoon at Ohio Field. The lineup features Davis at shortstop, Roper and Sekerate in the outfield, and Captain Shea at third, with Padihy leading the freshmen. Weather and field conditions delayed the usual schedule, but local managers expect a strong turnout and a competitive game.
May 10 Westport overwhelmed the Stars 21 to 7 at the Campa Lot. Westport players starred with Snege delivering four hits including a single double triple and home run. Several doubles aided the Westport offense as Stupins High School bats provided support. Westport next meets Rex A. Co. of Sorvall on the Compe lot Sunday.
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Yale and Notre Dame prepare for a four oclock start at Yale Field with events including 100 and 220 yard sprints 440 yard dash mile run and hurdle finals. Notre Dame departs South Bend this morning for the meet which is expected to feature Yale’s strongest track outfit this season unless Harvard shows greater form.
Ray French, recently signed by the Tobins from the Pacific Coast League, heads to Brooklyn to join the Dodgers before week’s end. Manager Robbie remains intent on making French a regular at shortstop, with Olson or High as possible replacements for spectator duty until his arrival. Squire Ebbets has allocated about 10 000 for the deal, and the club awaits French’s arrival to finalize the infield plan. Also noted is A A Caup leading Bridgeport Sport Centre trout-pool with a 2.50 weekly prize for the largest trout. Camp’s three-quarter pound speckled trout highlighted yesterday.
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