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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1921

Page

6

Amateur Boxing Bouts Shine In Fairfield County Card

The Fairfield County Boxing Association staged its second amateur show at the Casino last night. Seven bouts produced three knockouts with Young Jack Deland defeating Ahern A Kelly on a quick stoppage, while Delaney battled at 135 and Kelly beat Delaney early in the second minute before police halted the bout. Paul Rivaack of Stratford won two divisions, while Bil Creagh earned a knockout for the Hing Pins. Other results featured Roman badly hurt against Atherton in a first round stoppage, with racing shoewear cited, and Oscar Imerito defeating Regan after a strong start. A third show is planned, with Steamboat Bit introduced as a comic. Referee Bogash and judges Terry Lee, Doc Owens, and Captain Baum presided. Louis Bogash officiated with timer Fred Cerbalivy and announcer Baum.

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Wally Hammond Sold Jo Cleveland Champs

Wally Hammond, star of the Pittfield Eastern league champions, was purchased by the Cleveland Americans to bolster the 1929 club. His departure clears relief in Eastern circles as Hammond was the Hillies’ mainstay. The text also notes a sapphire as England’s oldest crown jewel, the sapphire of Edward the Confessor.

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Trade School Aims for Court Title This Year

Trade School at Sundee port plans to seek the southern Gopi basketball title. Coach Erickson predicts a strong squad built from local amateurs and veterans. The program emphasizes eligibility rules under 21 and a 45 hour week, with competition planned against Danbury and other high schools, opening December 14 versus Danbury Trade School.

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Centre College Date Set Ahead by Harvard

Centre College moves its Harvard game to October 21 next season, one week earlier than this year. Fred Moore, graduate manager, cites calendar fit and five or ten Saturdays leading to the change. Praying Colonels have invites from University of Pennsylvania, Fordham and Northwestern.

Harvard Fred Moore Colonels University of Pennsylvania Fordnam Worthwestern

Connie Mack Sticks to Job Despite A’s Cellar Status

Connie Mack remains Philadelphia Athletics manager as the club clings to last place for seven years. Despite repeated reverses, Mack is praised as a wise leader, maintaining prestige and drawing strong support from fans and owners. His tail end teams have sometimes yielded higher profits, underscoring his enduring influence in baseball.

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Harvard in the Press Over Yale and Princeton Football

A dated critique notes how critical writers displease players and fans alike, arguing the press favors Yale over Harvard. It recounts past headlines and the ceaseless battle for moral victory in the press during major matchups with Yale, Princeton, and Cornell among others.

Harvard Yale Princeton

Harvard arranges for 1000 helpers at game

In Cambridge Mass Harvard plans for over 1000 volunteer workers to support a 15,000 crowd for Saturday’s football game against Yale. Wooden stands enable higher attendance and sections 9 6 east side and 32 23 west side are allocated for cheering fans while workers prepare in the yard and stands.

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Mack's pennant dream and public pulse in baseball

The article discusses Connie Mack's desire to win another pennant and retain his job as Philadelphia club owner and manager. It highlights public sentiment, Mack's control of the team, and his talent for developing players over buying stars, noting his successful run despite slow seasons and the money brought by gate receipts.

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Minor League Ball Club Schedule Advised For 19Y2 Season

Springfield supporters discuss keeping 184 game slate and salary pool at 4 490 with unchanged unit. President O Neil to brief NA. Minor league clubs meet in Buffalo in December for league directives.

Dan O'Neil Springfield Mass Hece Toviay Xin O'Neil National Association of Minor League Baseball Buffalo

Fall River Replaces Portland in Polo League

Fall River officials approve the transfer of Portland’s franchise to Fall River in the American Roller Polo League at a Crown hotel meeting in Providence. Portland’s high travel costs and lack of funds led to the sale while Fall River plans to field a team partly from Portland personnel with Hart, Harrold, Williams, and other names involved.

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American Legion Plans Strong Pro Basketball Team

The Harry Cohgan Post of the American Legion intends a top New England pro basketball squad this winter. Coach Eric Erickson, Bridgeport Trade School instructor, leads a roster featuring former MIT star and various ex service players. The group seeks a home arena, eyeing the Armory or Casino, with weekly Saturday games and dancing afterward.

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Morningstar Defeats Horemans in World Billiard Championship

In Chicago on November 15 Ora Morningstar of San Diego California defeated Edouard Horemans champion of A to 171 in the world billiard championship. Morningstar ran 145 while Horemans had a scoring run. The report notes the Tiger Cubs seeking a game with a 100-120 pound eleven in the city and invites securing games by calling the manager at Noble 7o.

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Prince Albert Pipe Tobacco Ad Teases Unique Packing

An advertising blurb promotes Prince Albert pipe tobacco and its patented packing process, urging readers to try the product for a better pipe experience and enjoyable smoking moments.

Prince Albert

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