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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1921
Page
6
Local boxing card in Elm City tonight features Bogash matching with Mike O Dowd in a show aimed at spotlighting rising amateurs. The event also highlights Ray Whelan as a likely captain candidate for Hilltop eleven with letters of commendation to be issued.
Yorkville meets Y ML Ha quintet tonight in a decisive game lineups include Mooner J. Davis Kapland and Gordan Adier. Referee Harry Rick and timer At et Yon will oversee the matchup starting at odd time with the strong Yorkville squad aiming for a win to extend their season.
Fragmented sports column notes Yat Jones heading a strong eastern season with brother Heyward, mentions Jack Johnson challenges, Al Jolson's stake in Hamilton Baseball Club, and various college football teams. It skewers opinions on players like Johnny Kilhane, discusses swimming as clean sport, and muses on golf, tennis, and fencing as sports with unclear pro status.
In a busy week coach Kearney schedules two upcoming matches for his team. Standout player Williams, listed with the university, is expected to contribute as the squad faces Breineches and a second opponent. The team also anticipates Thanksgiving Day plans and a prior Sunday contest as part of the schedule.
Fragmented OCR text references blue swimmers and multiple places and institutions, including Pennsylvan ia and Massachusetts, with garbled names. The readable items hint at a sailing or swimming meet involving teams or clubs, unclear event date, and several institutions such as Wesleyan and Trinity. Summary reflects the jumble and attempts to capture the entities and locations mentioned.
Yale boxing team outlines tentative plans for an event at the Yale Club in New York. Negotiations proceed as selection and dates are arranged with Jack Demasey listed in leadership.
Race results from Lew Orleans show first race purse 70 dollars for 4 Bartered Jif at 6-1, Maidens on donorasia 118, Hamilton 3-1, Forest Green 1124¢M Garger 3-2, Gold, Forestuth, Execution, Planelis, Herbie among listed contenders. Second race purse 700 for three year olds. May Bod ing 104 Garner 7-1, Dorie 194 Wilson 5-1, Moore 29, McDermott 8-13-. other entries include Sister Kip Wade McLemore Perhaps Two Pair Eaquire. Third race for one year Doubious 15, Benet Bay 110 Barnes 12.4 Hinl XVI) Bincks Lowa rien, Bred Kisney, Berrington, Plumbelle, Wimptewnd ed, Nig Dadju Good Heart Wourth. Fourth race purse 760 for three year olds six furlongs. Green Gold 107, Grner Balen We. Smith 1, Water, Wientienp 139, 8h 7-14 Time 7 30. Fifth race Claiming purse 600 for three year olds and up. Anife Trowe 2-14 Cockroach Tld. Garter Mopyrights 714. Merchant 100u, McDermott 14-10 2-4 15 Mate McGee did. Patz set 8.5 710 adly Longfellow Lbs, A Wilkow G-t Winte, 2008 2-5 Etay. One, Fubar Various entries.
The Bika Pive seeks to prove its rights to vie for city championship. Manager Tuistreth would like to hear from all land teams at St. Jola's hall each evening. In the Midwest Notre Daye and Town loom as favorites amid strong praise for California’s Andy Smith.
Promoter Nate York announced a December 6 bout at Pioneer Sporting Club pairing Bogash and Mike O'Dowd, both former middleweight titleholders, as the main attraction. The bill drew early buzz as a potential drawing card for Sewfetesia with strong local interest.
Disjointed text notes Charley Paddock remains committed to his racing schedule. Mentions Navembey and others, with unclear references to events, locations, and forthcoming appearances. Overall, the fragment hints at plans for continued competition and regional representation.
Fragmented sports recount praises Harvard quarterback Buell and Yale halfback Killinger amid a vivid account of a marquee football clash. The piece highlights Buell’s quick thinking under fire, winking taunts, and decisive gains, portraying him as the standout in a pivotal matchup.
A damaged, partially legible relic describes Wes Kingdon being assigned as utility man for the 1922 New York Yankees. It mentions letters to Archibald Felio and Slater’s Shoe lore, with scattered notes about positions, spring, and prospects. The piece references San Francisco and a sealed note, with clerks and others around the harbor scene.
A garbled report notes Yale aiming to schedule a date with Iowa. Clarity is low as names and details are partly unreadable, but the core intent appears to be a college league or schedule discussion involving Yale and Iowa.
In New Orleans race entries list a large field with many horses, ages, and weights. Entries include Rose of Mecardy and Gallant Moe among others, with purses ranging from 700 to 1900 dollars and multiple handicaps and distance details.
A chaotic Yale Harvard game narrative depicts a crucial late play where Tuell breaks free for a long run, Yale’s last line smothering him, and Buell limping on the sod. Aldrich motivates teammates as the crowd roars and the tension peaks with a defensive stand and frantic calling.
Six local boys enter the amateur boxing show to be staged at State Street Casino New Haven tonight entries from all over the state arrive for the event, with weights listed including 108 pounds, as Carl A. (Arthur Lee) and Thomas Unuteney lead a growing lineup of entrants in the 118 pound class.
Providence boxing card features regional fighters led by rising prospects. Listed are Rhowve Triand and Ansata known as Young Ahearn, with bouts including Charles Bap and Washington facing Pittsoureh. The night centers on proving a stronger boxing family ties and a claim to prominence.
Waite Hoyt, famed New York ice pitcher, will headline a vaudeville show at Poli's Thursday with Bereet h's series and a comedy act. Hoyt, a Brooklyn Erasmus High School graduate, earned his first break in professional ball under Christy Mathewson and aspired to win a World Series.
The Hancock Babies claim the city mound title claiming superiority over rivals like the Maplewoods. They acknowledge past defeats but express confidence in beating rivals again this season. The record shows a strong start and a bold claim to city supremacy despite early bumps.
Unclear fragments describe Hartfords and Bridgeport vying for the state championship with a Saturday game. The text mentions RAme and Murmeys and potential scheduling notes, but specifics are damaged. focused on a looming title matchup between the two teams.
In Fairfield the Americ ar region plans seven teams to compete for the town title with a silver loving cup awarded to the champion. Teams include Fairfield High and local organizations such as the American Legion and Red Men, with noted players Wheeler Myers and Brotherton among the expected contributors. Games scheduled to begin Saturday against Wakeman and Fairfield High, with early matchups against Mer Rei Men and Bridgeport Trust.
Dense garbled notes describe heavyweight wrestling action in Columbus with Caddock defending his title against Georga Kolsonicus. The fragment mentions one fall by pin, unclear scoring, and inconsistent ally notes, rendering full outcomes and participants partially unreadable.
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