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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1921

Page

6

Amateur Boxing Show At Casino Highlights Heavier Classes

Fairfield County Boxing Association plans a monthly winter season amateur show at State Street Casino Tuesday night. Top matches include 149 158 and 175 pound titles with contenders from Bridgeport and surrounding areas. Entries close on weigh-in day with three three round bouts and judges decision rules.

Fairfield County Boxing Association State Street Toe Piannegan John Rezan Jack McGee Clay Critman Bilis Cook Frank Boorey Stratford P. V. Board of Recreation Gahan Genan Plana Tandie Bridgeport Effair Thas Connecticut Esch Boer Gohan Boa Sted Clas Amstuer Boers John Hegan Ner

Checker Champ to Show Here in Bridgeport

Professor Newell W. Banks of Detroit, America's greatest checker player, visits Bridgeport to give a simultaneous and blindfold exhibition at the Bridgeport Shoes and Checker Club in the Newfeld building, 1148 Main street, starting about 7 30 p m on the Wednesday Sun. He will play 23 boards, then a blindfold session of at least 10 boards, with a wall board display for spectators. Banks soon sails to Scotland to contest Robert Stewart for the world checkers title aboard the Asulania on the 20th of the month.

Newell W. Banks Detroit Mich America Bridgeport Chess and Checker Club Bridgeport Banks Bridgeport Shoes and Checker Club Newfeld Building Main Street Chicago Boston Prof Scotland Robert Stewart Glasgow Passage

Soccer team entered in Junior City League

A junior city league action will place a newly formed team under the guidance of A P Leverty and Harry Abbott. Eligible players include boys under 254 years. The squad will hold its first practice Saturday morning to select candidates and begin play.

MG. A. Whl Bboys Sqund Dee A. P. Leverty Harry Abbott

Barnum School Leads East Side in Soccer League

Barnum School defeated Staples to move ahead in the East Side Soccer League standings while Melkin ley, tied for final position, was idle. Beagide pari saw a Seoretess tie at seaside and the day was a school holiday with no games scheduled.

Farmos Barnum Staples Melkinley A ‘Lias Howe Black Mack I Washington Shelton A. Seoretess

Leonard to Fight Sailor Friedman in Chicago Bout

An announcement by George F. Pawling states lightweight champion Deny Leonard and Sailor Friedman of Chicago have signed for an eighth round bout on November 22. Officials previously blocked a fall meeting due to a contract dispute and safety concerns raised by Director Cortelyau.

Peilahelpher Matte Toligiy Byeorgy F. Pawling Deny Leonard Sailor Freidman Chicaso Leonard Freidman Ci Ting Vntteh Avas Public Fiotety

Ruling may bar Fairchild trophy hopeful Hilltoppers

Bridgeport High School athletics officials sparked a controversy over eligibility for the Board of Recreation A A U indoor meet. Hilltop Harriers aim to defend the Fairchild point trophy, with the Red and Black seeking to compete despite a recent ruling. The school questions whether the Hilltoppers will be allowed to enter and win the trophy they deserve, amid ongoing debate over cross country and track entries.

Bridgeport High School Board of Recreation A. A. U Hilltop Bridgeport Hilltoppers Efora Cham Pionship Hilston Harriers

Washington Leads West Side Division in Public School Soccer League

Washington leads the West Side Division with six wins as Elias Fione sits second with Ave victories and Shelton third with four wins. McKinley and Barnum share first in the Eastern League after a mix of wins and draws. Lincoln remains undefeated but slow schedule due to a carnival handout. no games today or Friday. Parochial schools begin practice with St Augustine, Sacred Heart, and St John on upcoming fixtures.

Elias Fione Bluece Ave Shelton Gowr McKinley Barnim Teas MicKinsey Franklin Lincoln American Legion Tomarith Justine Seaside Park St. Augustinue Sacred Heart St. John St. Augustine St Tohn St. Joly Washington Va Ft S. Sa Barnumi Eyersiees Byaarhe Eerie Garfield Wae Summerfeld Waltersville Huntingtos Ros Wes Elias Mowe i Longféllow Roele Madison Columbus

Zip Shans Draft by Red Sox and Fading Golf Tales Rise

Zip Shan drafted by Boston Red Sox from Hartford in the Eastern League. The piece mocks sports jargon and notes Pittsburgh talk, Penn State coach Hugo Bezdek, golf waning in the north, and exhibition plans at Strat field with free admission. It also references Bill Brennan, Jim Becket, and various sports quips about time keeping and foals.

Zip" Shan Boston Red Sox Hartford Zip Hugo Bezdek Penn State Pittsburgh Bald Opin Gene Bezlek

Yale Navy Penn State clash looms in late season slate

Recaps a crowded football schedule with Yale facing Princeton and Harvard, Penn State meeting Navy amid a tough path through Lehigh Harvard Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh. It notes key November matchups including Navy Penn State November 12 and Army Navy Thanksgiving week as the season winds toward climactic games.

Navy Penn State Yale Princeton Wisconsin Michigan Chicago Harvard Pittsburgh Corneil Penn Army Enn Lehigh Georgia Tech Carnagie Tech Pacific Coast

Pimlico Entries Highlight Mixed Card and Notable Horses

A sprawling list covers two year olds racing at five furlongs and a long grade two mile and a half steeplechase. Entries include Good Times, Rowletts, Emotions, Polly Ann, and The Cantonaville handicap field with Rubidium and Scotlang Yet among the principals. Multiple riders are noted with entries from Malvern Hill Farm and J F Flanagan.

AY Pimlico x-Wreezy Sneezy Air Tan x-Pretty Lady X Joseph Lbraundt Rochambenbird x-Dick Deadévg Calistoga Doves Rogst x-Attog x-Fayeile Swift Rast Bullseye a-Le Muarsovin Joyful b-Séw Sheal lex-Robert Gliver Iftying Scout Pescant d-Lytle Keltie e-Rowletts Alex It Emotion Cherry” Trea Picnic Simpatica Clansman Bit of Black Mangheim Romy Ailing Hen Rannins Velyan Hostley Hoult Base Andaun Tucinnys Carmindate Ninnent x-Knight of the Heather Jyntec Pride of India Hobey Baker x-Serviter x-Cock O' Dhe Squawlen x-Helen Atkin x-Iran Wilson Fell Swoop x-Hard Guess Smarty Roloné Park Siren Maid Light Hose x-Pastoral Swain Widow Bedette the Wephew Grenadier Tunquoi Carmoufeur Lush Dream Assumption

Racing results Eta. Two Year Olds and Up

Race results list for the Towson Steeplechase and several flat races. Mercutio and Finery win early sprints, with times and payouts shown for each entry. The card includes six more races with horses, jockeys, weights, and final times, plus additional runners noted as Also ran.

Mercutio Morris Seoble Rosa Br&ayelli Betty Louis Vitam Blue Drunk Gypsy Inc Winaility Bernand Howard Pursa Ruper McAtee Dark Hill Hebib

Bogash Heads to Boston to Train for Malone Bout

Lou Borash with his manager and Jos Smith will leave late morning for Boston to finish training for his bout with Jock Malone, the western welterweight marvel, at the Arena on Friday night. Bogash has signed a major fight and aims for a decisive win amid rising interest in the Hub.

Lou Borash Jos Smith Boston Jock Malone Bogash Tiowly Leo Deonard New York Shold Meshanics’ Hall Te ‘Arena

Walnuts Win City Semi Pro Title Over Mohawks

The Walnuts defeated the Mohawks of Meriden 7 to 0 in Bridgeport to claim the city semi pro championship. Wennell scored on a 25 yard return after a fumble and added a second, with Kiely converting the goal. The Bridgeport team outplayed the upstaters in every period.

Walnuts Mohawks Meriden Silver City Connie Lewis Bridgepot Wennell Kiely Bridgeport Upstaters

Bridgeport High grid squad preps for Chicopee clash

Bridgeport High grid warriors practice at Newfield park as Coach Fred Hunt refines the attack after beating N U last Saturday. Ray Whelan may play but knee risk remains. Chicopee High visits for the Saturday game while two Bridgeport players nurse ankle injuries.

Bridgeport High Gridiron Warriors Newfield Park Fred Hunt Hilltoppers Chicopee Traly Hunt Surang Wardle Qunt Ray Whelan Fisher Seeley

New President of State A A U Takes Office Tonight

The Connecticut A A L opens its 1822 business year with a regular meeting at Yale sym nasium New Haven. Dr Goodard newly elected president from Meriden will occupy the chair tonight. Fred A Hunt of Bridgeport High School last year’s first vice president heads the A U for most of the year due to Dr Sharpe’s resignation. P V Gahan of Bridgeport Board of Recreation is first vice president and Tom Tracy of the New Haven Harriers is secretary treasurer for the second time. Routine business and committee appointments are expected. An account of the State Championship cross country run at Stamford and the Junior Chamber of Commerce run at Beardsley park will be given. Other items of the A A TL will be discussed. Bridgeport representatives will be present from various local clubs.

Connecticut A. A Yale Symnasium New Haven Dr. Goodard Meriden Gooderd Fred A. Hunt Bridgeport High School Sharpe A. U Ye P. V

Hand Ball Tourney for YMCA Members Nov 24

A handball tournament will be held for Members of the YMCA on Thanksgiving morning. About 10 are expected to enter. play begins at 10 oclock and should finish by the dinner hour. Directed by A. P. Leverty, two engraved medals await winner and runner up.

A. PB Leverty Goa

New Haven Soccerites Fall to Manchester in League Match

Manchester shut out New Haven 2-0 in a fast game. Ansonia beat Meriden 5-2. The Eko basketball team plans strong showings this year and invites games with Manager Listard at St Johns Hall. practice tonight at St Johns Hall.

NEW Haven Soccerites Manchester New Haven Ansonia Meriden Eko St. John’s Listard St John's Hall

Yale Seeks Depth as Princeton Looms in Hard Campaign

Yale faces setbacks from injuries to Blair Into Emerson Quail and Norris while aiming to field a backfield trio of Aldrich Mallory Jordan and Becket or O Hearn. Becket O Hearn and Murphy slated as three quarterbacks with several players ready as reserves for Princeton and Harvard clashes.

New Haven Yale Maryland Tel Blair Albert Into Emerson Quail Albert Norris Blair Princeton Smaile Yaleha Eli Charlie O'Hearn Acut Asthina Prine Tigers Becket Marylang Harvard Aldrich Mallory Jordan O'Hearm Lefe En Lefe Cruikshank Cross Quallie Dillon Beaver Isturm Deaver Sturm Hidden Meryland Into Piller Esseityn McKay Guernsey Qualle Landis Norris Buard O'Hearn Murphy Neidlinger Wight Spelden Knapp Oed Seth

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