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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1923

Page

8

Hoppe Wins Thriller To Tie Title With Cochran

William Hoppe defeats Jacob Schaefer 500 to 447 in a lengthy billiards match to tie Walker Cochran for the world title. Hoppe dominates late run and will meet Cochran in Chicago for the title date yet to be announced. Schaefer shows strong play with 167 high run and leads early before Hoppe’s comeback seals the victory.

New York Associated Preas William J. Poppe Walleling Billiardial Jacob Schaefer Yighe Pump Walker Cochran Los Angles Chicago Schaefer Hoppa the Bank Doas Mohaefer Schaefhr Hoppe St. Dee

Grand and Glorious Feeling Prompted by Odd Exchange

An unusual quoted exchange centers on a boastful claim and a demand for cooperation. The fragment hints at tension between parties as one states confidence while the other is asked to cooperate under pressure. The text remains incomplete and unclear in context.

Briggs Gets ViGurT View At Gwes You An ViTa Tro

A cryptic notice mentions a person referred to as Briggs preparing for an event at a location called MS House. The fragment hints at a gathering tomorrow night with a person named Gruing and a protest or stage appearance. The readable text is fragmentary and no clear date or complete names emerge.

MS House

Benny Leonard May Fight at Garden Soon

Benny Leonard world lightweight champion likely to box at Madison Square Garden before year end as negotiations press on for a bout early next month. Manager Isby Ginson and matchmaker Frank Worney hold talks on an indoor title bout while plans include a possible Leonard vs Johnny Dundee showdown. If that fails, Leonard may meet Lou Driscoll or Pat Moran as other top welterweight contenders are considered.

New York Benny Leonard Bradison Square Garden Leonard Isby Ginson Frank Wourney Gibson

Poland and Spain Accept First Olympic Invitation Next Year

Patis reports Spain and Poland officially accepted the first Olympic committee invitation to participate in the next year’s Games. It marks the first time Polish athletes join a team event as the Olympic revival continues since 1896.

Patis Spain Poland

Welker Cochran Wins Close Match Against Horemans

Welker Cochran of Los Angeles defeated Edouard Horemans of Belgium 300 to 472 in the 14th game of the world 18.2 balk billiards championship. Cochran set up a possible title decider in Chicago, with a dramatic display of high runs and precise shots amid a tight, lengthy contest that saw both players struggle with safety play late. Horemans finished with five wins and three losses, and Cochran will meet the Hoppe-Schaefer winner in the deciding match.

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Triple Tie Sparks Episcopal Church Bowling Standings

Three teams St John St Paul and St George share first in the Episcopal Inter Church Bowling League with 13 wins in 21 games. Standings show St John leading team records while individual honors are spread among Hawkins and others.팀

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Mohawks Open Season With Flashy Lineup

The Mohawks basketball team returns to the court this season with a strong lineup that boosted last year’s 27 wins in 32 games. They will hold a first practice at the city gym tonight from eight to nine. Eligible players include B Dunn Buckley Peet Becky R Dunn Stockman Marsden Maehaels and Lownds. Managers contact E Dunn at 605 Connecticut Avenue for games with junior teams.

Mohawks Asme Ita City B. Dunn Buckley Peet Becky R. Dunn Stockman Marsden Maehaels Lownds Hawks Dunn Connecticut Avenue

Ray Shea Leads Bridgeport High Scoring Standings

Ray Shea, Bridgeport High star quarterback, leads the grid team in points with six touchdowns and kicks for 44 total points. The team, undefeated to date, prepares for upcoming games against Naugtuck and Stamford as Coach Reilly drills the squad toward continued success.

Ray Shea Bridgeport High Grid Kayshea Bridgepott Hilhon Ray Ty Teadingz Thlop Werk Ph Mav Naugi Twek Conch Reilly Bridgepore foNow

Columbus Boys Strong Team Ready For City Games

The Columbia Boys club Ceara organized a lineup mainly of former Bridgeport Trade stars. They will practice at the gym tonight and a list of players including Benny Prade, Lester Burr, Tommy Whelan, Tad Glynn, Charley Perrine, Vo, Palmet and Tin Leska is requested to attend.

Columbia Lull Ceara

Many Bowling Games Set in Fairfield This Week

Fairfield calendar shows a busy bowling week with four new leagues planned. Du Pont Bowling League hosted tonight, Town Leaguers bowl tomorrow, Beatens Tourne will play midweek, and Rock's Follies arrange four games later in the week to face a Bridgeport team.

Maitiend DuPont Anathen Veering Wamar Rock's F

Yale and Penn 10 Meet on Grid in 1924 Season

In Philadelphia reports indicate Yale and Penn will resume their 1924 football series. Arrangements for a pair of games are reportedly made with one at Yale and the other at Franklin Field on the first Saturday in November. Tad Jones and Lou Young lead efforts to restore the long rivalry, dating back thirty years.

YALE PENN

English college star prepares for Olympics

An English college star, hailed for unrivaled speed in rugby, will not play rugby this season to devote time to training for the Paris Olympics next year. His decision has drawn regret in university rugby circles and among Scottish followers.

Tab Edighergn Assncia ‘Ation Emglnand Paria Ise Scotland

Healy Team Plans Park Practice Before Next Game

Healy football squad holds first weekly practice at Newfield Park tomorrow under Coach Mianagan. Lomike and Tow may alter the backfield before the West Sides clash at Thurkford next Sunday amid injury concerns and lineup shifts. Allie Barkos leads scoring with 40 points as the team eyes a long season with tough matchups ahead.

Mike Trttly Newfield Parrs Mianagan Thurkford Tranagan Perhapy Flealyt Allie Barkos Uree Tieldeon Sean Aid Bridgewoy Norrington James Oy Bridzapor Walliams i

Fairfield Tigers Tie Tribunes In City Football Match

Fairfield players and Tribune Eleven battled to a 6-6 draw at Hamilton Park yesterday before about 400 fans. The Tigers showed a running attack and near-miss drives, with key gains by Galdo and Schick. Hollywood of the Tribunes intercepted and returned a pass to set up a late threat. Travers Drake and Sullivan added touchdowns for the Tribunes, while Galdo scored for Fairfield. The game featured fumbles, a failed drop kick, and strong defense from both sides as time expired.

Fairfield Tigers Tribune Tribunes Galdo Wie Schick Che Tigers Troywood Chgrizy Aelding Tiger Travers Drake Mullivan Fairfield Boys McGovern Hollywood Normavile, Sullivaty

Westport Owls Defeat St. Jokes in Narrow Win

Westport Owls beat St. Joe football team of Beldgenort 6 to 0 on a rainy Nov. 3 game. Ton Treland ran 40 yards to the goal line but an end run failed for the extra point. Steve Mills then scored on a right tackle run for six. Crocker Smith stood out at back. The Quwis visit Bridgeport next Sunday as Westport seeks a fourth straight win.

Schaeter Schaefer Hoppe S “Cheefer Jed Hoppe Boppe Westport Owls St. Joe Beldgenort Ton Treland Steve Mills Crocker Smith Quwis Columbia Bulldogs Bridgeport

Trinity Students To Travel To Amherst Game

Hartford merchants donated sufficient funds to transport the larger student body to the Trinity Amherst game this coming Saturday. The meeting boosted the fund to cover travel for all students, ensuring everyone can attend.

Hartford Trinity

Newark Washes Wills Over Thompson in Omaha Charity Fight

In Newark on November 5 Harry Wills, the New Orleans heavyweight title hopeful, stopped Jack Thompson in the fourth round of a 12 round match at the First Regiment Armory. Thompson’s seconds threw a towel as he hit the mat for the second time in the round, after a sustained battering by Wills. More than 12,000 fans watched the bout as Wills sealed a brutal victory with a flurry of rights and lefts to the head and body.

Sew York Tex Ricks Java Loday Floyd Johnson Tom Gibbons St. Paul Harry Wills Rickard New York Madison Square Garden Paddy Mullins Wills Garden Negra Gibbons Leo Flynn Thompson Newark N. J New Orleans Jack Thompson Boston Regiment Armory Fleury Lewis Flough and Tumble Wille Wits Wills Aolay Siki Georges Carpentier Pfns

Crasho Cubs Rout Mohawks in Seaside Park Game

The Crasho Cubs defeated the Mohawks 14 to 0 in an ink game at Seaside Park Sunday afternoon. The Crasho line was never in danger with standout Chaicklin leading the scoring effort for Crashos.

Seaside Park West Enders Crasho Cinorga Chaicklin

Cobb and Howley Plan Joint Spring Exhibition Tour

Ty Cobb and Dan Howley organize a private training and exhibition tour for next spring. They will play exhibitions in Georgia and South Carolina in March, with stops in Augusta and Macon. No aid or guidance from Walter Hansood.

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Penn State and Toronto Tie 2-2 in Open Soccer Clash

In Toronto on November 5, Penn State and Toronto University tied 2 to 2 after a high scoring first half. Both teams found the net early, with a balanced second half as the game ended in a draw.

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