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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1923

Page

18

Norfolk Beats Siki In Tough Madison Square Garden Bout

In New York on November 20 Norfolk over Siki in a brutal 12 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Siki dazzled with wild swings and aggression but Norfolk absorbed the attack, punished Siki with hard jabs and left hooks, and blood flowed from Siki’s cuts as the rugged challenger fought back in spots.

New York Norfolk Harlam Ntero Batti Sli Sengalese Georges Carpentier Madison Square Garden Siki Stat Riki Ski Rik Battler Sik Peice Norfolk

Ed Mascart Knocks Out Matthews in Fourteenth

Paris reports Ed Mascart the French light heavyweight boxer knocked out Bily Matthews of England in the 14th round of a scheduled fifteen round bout. Matthews showed grit and absorbed punishment but was unable to answer back, being knocked down eleven times. Mascart's performance signals a potential title challenge with Eugene Criqui for the European featherweight championship.

Paris Ed Pega Muscart Knoc Bily Matthews England Matthewa Mascart To & Taatch Eugene Criqui

Siki Norfolk bout headlines echo at Madison Square Garden

Eddie Burnbrook of Camp Hola bird Md defeated Marcy Galfond of Brooklyn in a 12 round welterweight semi final at Madison Square Garden. Burnbrook, with 45 knockouts in 54 fights, endured heavy punishment but held on for the judges' decision while Siki and Norfolk exchange hard shots in a tough clash.

Norfolk Biki Siki Eddie Burnbrook Camp Holabird Army Weltemvelghe Marcy Galfand Brooklyn Madison Square Garden Burntrook Hatten Gall Burnurevk Gilfund

Indians Use Glue To Avoid Any Fumbling At Game

A fragmented account describes an Indians athletics scene where players John Leyl George Livi and Jennings from Haskell faced Quantica Marines in Yankee stadium. The narrative notes crude adhesives on chests and arms aiding grip, with referees Greer and Stemian approving the tactic as a stickier grip led to balls sticking to Mad’s arms.

Indiangkul John Leyl George Livi Jennings Haskell Yankee Stadium Quantica Marines Jobn Greer Grorke Stemian

Bassick Company Leads Factory Bowling League Standings

The Bassick company team leads the Factory Bowling League while Harvey Hubbell is in second place. General Electric, once atop the standings, has fallen to a third place tie.

Bassick Company Harvey Hubbell General Electric

Team No. 5 Tops in Graphophone Bowling League

Team No 5 leads the Columbia Graphophone Bowling League by four games as week nine begins. standings show Team No 3 No. 4 and others contending with high scores and individual honors listed for Norton O'Brien Reed and other bowlers. Tonight’s matches feature Alleys Jeste Bassick General Electric and Remington Arms among others at Holy lend alleys.

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Banks Hero of Y M H A Win Over Commonwealth

DuPont Bowling League tightens as Shipping Room, Spreader Room and Office teams swap positions. Spreader Room upset Shipping Room two of three games while Office trio swept Mill Room, reshaping the standings and records.

Banks Y.M.H.A Commonwealth S”. V.mlhla. Jrs Rovers DuPont Shipping Room Shiping Room Mill Room

French Protest Over Epbnard for International Race

Paris reports a dispute over Epbnard Pierre Wertheimer's three year old as France's representative in the Longchamp international lap race next May. Wertheimer insists on one entry only and rejects elimination trials while challengers like Le Capucin Filbert De Bavole and others press for a trial.

Paris Epbnard Pierre Wertheimer France Longchamp M. Wertheimer Mire Toane Nigens Checkmate Masheo le Capuein Filbert de Bavole Pepinard Epinard Hae le Capucin Filbert Te Sayole

Boxers Return to Corners After Knockdown Ruling

New York November 20 The state Athletic Commission enforces a rule requiring boxers who score knockdowns to retreat to the farthest corner during the count and have seconds audible. The measure responds to the Dempsey Firpo controversy, detailing the referee and timekeeper actions, corner retreat, and gong timing at the end of the count.

New York State Athletic Commission Ia Adlion Zallen Pirpo Yubaervera

Stamford High Grid Injuries Update Ahead of Bridgeport Rematch

Stamford High reports only two players on injured list from last Saturday’s game with Bridgeport High. Bella Twilback and Lindstrom are expected to play next Saturday. King and Comedy ends escaped minor injuries. Coach Boyle prioritizes trick plays and new formations to even the score, while praising last week’s showing and aiming for stronger performance.

Stampword Stamford High Bella Twilback Lindstrom Bridgeport High Bridgeport Comedy King Stamford A. Boyle Tricka Lacs Jootish Ig ‘Allter Corch Reilly Ito

Marquette invited to post season meet Centenary in Shreveport

Milwaukee Nov reports say Marquette University may meet Bo McMillin's Centenary College Gentlemen in Shreveport on Saturday Dec 8. The athletics board will discuss the invitation at a special meeting Monday. Marquette has not lost since the 1921 New Year game and defeated Boston 7 to 6.

Milawaukee Wis Marquette University Ani Inyita Marquette Bo McAmillan Centenary College Shreveport eAmes McMillin Elever Hoston Cottoxa Boston Frank Murray Marquette Golden Avalanche

New Britain to Host Hartford Rival in December Showdown

New Britain and Bridgeport set for December 2 at Newfield Park, New Britain withdrawing a $1,600 side bet. Allie Bakos leads scoring as Mike Healy's undefeated football squad readies for a second meeting with Providence Steam Rollers amid weather delays and rule confabs in New Haven.

Mike Healy Pvidence Stram Eagle Hartford Bridport Bridgeport New Haven New Britain Providence Allie Bakes Mullaney New Haven Blue Torrington Bridgeport St. James New Haven Blye Bridgeport Al-Hartford Williams Bridgeport West Eides Steam Rollers

Big Ten Race Likely To Be Decided In Final Tilt

Illinois Michigan Minnesota stand undefeated as the Big Ten title chase narrows to the Michigan Minnesota clash. A Michigan or Minnesota win could pair with Illinois on percent, while Minnesota also has a tie with Wisconsin. WisconsinChicago and IowaNorthwestern PurdueIndiana games loom as proper week closes with the Michigan Wisconsin clash sparking controversy over a late touchdown ruling.

Chicago Illinois Michigan Minnesota Ann Arbor Ilinois Iinois Ohio State Gophers Town Lcne Wisconsin Jack Blott Wolverine Irwth Uteritz Nada Iowa Northwestern Biyanston Purdue Indiana Bloomington Madison Wolverines Rockwell Offidiois Stockwell

Harvard to Start Hammonds in Yale Game. Flaher to Decide QB

Cambridge Mass November reports Jack Hammonds is the likely starter at one of Harvard’s halfback spots for the Yale game at the stadium. Coburn and Cheek will start in the backfield, with Flaher weighing whether Lae or Glone will take the quarterback role. The line resembles the Prince lineup and includes Hill, Combs, Eastman, Evans, Greenough, Hubbard, and Dunker. A student meeting at Union aims to offer encouragement as the Crimson prepare and sequestration at Belmont Country Club continues Thursday and Friday. Ticket holders face close scrutiny amid security concerns over potential ticket transfers.

Cambridge Mas Jack Hammonds Harvard Yale Coburn Cheek Flaher Lae Glone Prince Hill Combs Em Eastman Evans Cap Hubbard Dunker Greenough Crimson Belmont Country Club Leach Dekat

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