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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1923

Page

7

Miss Stirling Defeats Western Contender in Title Match

In a tightly contested golf title play at the 18th hole Miss Alen Stirling edged Miss Butts of Kansas City, with Miss Glenna Collett delivering a decisive final medal for her team. Stirling overcame errors to force a decisive finish as Collett’s accuracy aided a strong sequence on the back nine.

Oc Fe Alen Stirling Miri Butts Kanesas City Glenna Cullettes Porathy Thetic Whct Corahes Poeust St Lanny Wamie Chan Paousiu Dereat Stirling Advantiat Miss Collegt Tess Ahias Meyer Ind Tours Gil Whych Renateel Merion Trap West FE Georslanne Bashop Pidgeport Tiorothy Campbell Noman K Llerge Ken Mies OP Cedlett

Beckett Paid for Carpantier Bout in Questioned Decision

The boxing match between Joe Beckett and Carpantier ended early after a disputed stoppage. Reports indicate controversy over the handling of knockdowns and the referee’s decision, with allegations of financial influence cited by observers. The bout, set for twenty rounds, concluded after twenty, with Beckett down and the outcome questioned by promoters and officials.

Northern Direct to Exhibit at Danbury Fair Event

Northern Direct the famous racing team owned by VC Burkley of Southport will race in an exhibition at the Danbury Fair this afternoon. The horse is expected to break the track records on the Charter Oh and Dinbbny courses as Buckie stages the event to prove to his friends that Northern Direct is fast.

VC Burkley Southport Danbury Fair Ind Buckie John Watson Hemmera Babe’ Ruth Iden Giory Watson Hag Ciendom Eatia Bush Shawkey Hoyt Pennoch Jones

Coach Boohers Fairfield Football Team Named Today

The Fairfield High football team will be named after a scrimmage tomorrow afternoon. Coach Boohers directs daily practice as candidates vie for starting roles, with captaincy and key positions not decided until after the first game. Rivalry intensifies as several contenders push for berths on the eleven.

Isperal Kocher Tomorow Roger Shermin Norwalk Ich Boechet Tavolite Iymiing Toan

Tigers Beat White Sox for Third Straight Victory

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox in their third consecutive win. Robertson pitched seven innings, allowing hits but enduring control issues, while Whitehill held the Sox to three hits through the eighth. Leilmanu left the game with an arm injury after stumbling at base.

Tigers White Sox Chicago Tcelrot Tigers Ropertson Sox White Hill Leilmanu Wid Yesterdiy Giume Detrocrah Cobb Rigney Haney Bassler Whitehill Uircagy Mostil Comins Sheely Bartert Kamm McClellan Schalk Graham Robertson Leveitle Kish Sheek Butis Hig Whitehill My Robertson Leverette Tusalt Robertson Bath—Whitehill Fhatcher—Robertson Owens Volmis

Turks Prove Ready for Local Card with Weattie Kid

Gaptan Beani's Slat aruatuer boxers train daily at the DLiencer AC under Bill Palmer management. One fighter, Hing Turks PRG Toe King, aims for a pro debut, with trainer Jacl Weattie Kid Nelson or Bearcat Wilder King backing the effort.

Toe King Gaptan Beani Jacl Weattie Kid Nelson Bearcat Wilder King Dliencer AC Bill Palmer

Harvard grid stars scarce as Braden faces eligibility

Cambridge Miss coverage notes Harvard football team lacking standout players with Mike Braden facing eligibility tests. Article highlights Yale star Mike Braden’s brother, coach plans, and potential impact on Crimson season. Cambridge items mention players Owen Mahon and Casey with projected roles and language tests looming for ineligible players.

Cambridge Ouli Pary Wedell Chares Krickley Eddie Mahin Idle Casey George Owen College Foot Hall Harvards Bich Thea Coinsyn Mio Park All College Ames Hese Carrie Pasais Iichers Tf Tirsard Beckfeld Owen Land Mahan Harvard Robert T Fishea Michin O Quen Worrien Hacky Mishe Brickley Mahon Wan Tun Caesey Novick Owen Crimson Coburn Tenkins Piasiman Nene Mahay Tlowa Maher Spalding Uhia Tarvard Burkield Crimsons Tack Hammond Floger Doherty Yagged Carnier George Praden Mike Braden Yale Flimmond

Pioneers Organize Football Season Seek Sunday Game

The Pioneer football team has organized for the coming season and aims to play a Sunday game in the 125 pound class. They invite Stratford Rovers Crasho Cubs Brooklawn Stratford All Stars to arrange a match by contacting Tid Fox at 168 Kses afreel or calling Noble 7810-2.

Pa Amy Plonais Stratford Rovers Crasho Cubs Brooklawn Stratford All Stars Pioneers Tid Fox Kses Noble

Sokol-Rosebuds Practice Tonight With Opening Game Set

Manager Jac Bundich of the Sokol Rosebud basketball team canceled last night’s practice and will gather his squad tonight for the first workout of the season. Several candidates are asked to attend at 7 PM in the law rooms. Bundich accepts the Alpine challenge and plans to play the opening game on October 4.

Jac Bundich Sokol-Rosebud Will Gatha Do Mello Max Frielson Kenny Kaylan Ray Whelan Wdldie Ochine Sakeal Bundick

The Sportlight Reflections By Grantland Rice

A collage of sports commentary praising grit over luck. It extols the “bloke who knows the world is tough” and highlights boxing science behind shorter punches, Dempsey’s strategy, and Babe Ruth’s upcoming challenges. It blends literary flourishes with athlete profiles and period sports awe.

British Poloists Reach Final With Semi Final Win

Westbury Oct 4 The British Army polo team defeated Shelburne 10 to 5 in the semi finals of the American open polo championship to earn a place in the final against Meadow Brook, which advanced by default in the other semi. The match featured lineups including Major Wilson, Col Melyile Nod, Lt Watson Wilh, and Major Bead, with Shep Payne Webh Bead scoring for the British Army.

Westbury Meadow Brook Summiany Shelburne British Army H Wilson Col T P Melyile Ij Wataon Welh J S Leas

Johnson Defeats Opponent in Exhibition Bout

The report states Jack Johnson dominated an exhibition match against a Senegalese opponent. After the bout, police were informed Johnson’s pocketbooks were picked for 600 dollars the previous night.

Jack Johnson Negro Johnson

Derby Rivalry Swings On My Own Zev Match Claim

New York Oct 3 A jockey favors My Own over Zev by a half length in mile and a half, asserting My Own can beat Zev in an international race. Zev’s owner Barry Sinclair plans a final trial to settle the dispute as Sande rides My Own in key prep races this season.

Pilot Derby New York Antqus Zev Papyrus Ae Eee Rider of America Suide Barry . Sinclair America Regardles Jockey Chaps Committee Sande Atura Imale Sunde Admiral Greyson Belmont

St Paul Stays Close to Kansas City in AA pennant chase

St Paul held the pace with Kansas City by winning a close game against Indianapolis 12 to 2 while Kansas City beat Columbus 11 to 6. The standings show a precarious one game lead over the rivals with the latest results reported from Chicago.

ST. Paul Kansas City Hicago Paul Indianpolis Bines Columbus

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