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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1923

Page

8

Yankees Seem Ready Despite Injuries For World Series

Four Yankees, including Pipp and Ruth, remain on the injured list but are expected to be ready by game time as the World Series opens in New York. Ruth, Pipp, Meusel and Hagerty are among the players listed as sidelined with ankle and hand issues while the Giants prepare to face Baltimore in a separate series.

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East End Ready to Open 1923 24 Season vs Alpine Five

The East End basketball team plans a 1923 24 season opener against Alpine Five after a strong City League showing last season. Star guard George Nieman is expected to lead the East End Squad again this year.

East End George Nieman

Branford Laurels Set to Face Crasho Cubs Sunday

Branford Laurels prepare to meet Crasho Cubs in Branford on Sunday afternoon. The Laurels boast one of the strongest teams in their class after a 46 to 0 win over Haven Clynwood. The team conducts intense practices this week and remains in fine form. Crasho manager 14 requested to call Branford 38d4 tonight.

Branford Laurels Branford Laurels Haven Clynwood

Married Men Defeat Bachelors On Unquown Alleys

In Parkfield October 3 special report the married men defeated the single men decisively in the second of three sets, improving from a 27 pin win in the first to a 112 pin margin in the second. Finnegan led with 298 pins followed by Olroyd and Johnson. The planned third set was deemed unnecessary as the singles concede loss and vow further practice and a future rematch.

Benedicts Finnegan

Wally Pipp to play in World Series opener despite ankle scare

New York. Wally Pipp, Yankees first baseman and top hitter, will start the World Series opener after an X ray showed no fracture, only a severe wrench. Manager Huggins spoke of relief and noted Pipp's .307 batting and experience. Walter Johnson remained confined to his hotel room awaiting readiness. Meusel, Ruth, and McNally are returning or ready as the bell rings.

New York Wally Pipp Yankees Pipp Boston Huggins Litte Wally Walter J Bob Meusel Fenway Park Mike McNally

Merriman Breaks World's Record in Cumberland Win

Merriman driven by Thomas W. Murphy wins the Cumberland stake as Grand Circuit card feature, shaving a quarter second from the world record for 4 year old geldings. Alisal captures the 2:11 trot after four heats with Vic Fleming substituted in heat three, earning $50 for driving. Rex Harvester wins the 2:19 trot.

Lexington Associated Press Merriman Thomas W. Murphy Cumberland Bird Alisal Rutherford Vic Fleming Fleming Rex Harvester David Axworthy Walter M Artie John Coach

Joe Lynch and Duane Seek Bantam Title Shot

New York reports Johnny Dundee under pressure after recent title loss while two bantam hopefuls Jose Lynch and Carl Duane press for a shot. Duane impressed at Garden with Frankie Jerome, Lynch claims battles with Joe Burman show his readiness. Burman and Lynch clash in past bouts and weight debates center on a bantam limit of 118 pounds.

New York Johnny Dundee Eugene Criqui Jose Lynch Carl Duane Dundes Duane Frankie Jerome the Garden Bronx Battler Bis Jerome Car Dundee Johnny Lynch Joe Burman Dundea Burman Joe

Burman Lynch Weight Dispute Clouds Fight Prep

The article notes a weight clash two hours before the bout. Lynch says Burman cannot make the limit after years of missing weight and will be weakened in the ring. Burman counters he has reached 119 pounds easily and questions the need to cut further.

Burman Lynch

Fairfield To Host Basketball At Legion Dances

Fairfield October 3 Special. Sherman hall dances fundraise for George A. Smith Post American Legion will feature basketball games. Teams forming include girls, Legion, Big Five, Community A C juniors. Last winter's support expected to grow with bigger turnout.

Fairfield Sherman Hall George A. Smith American Legion Legion A. C

Arcanum Lodge Bowling Teams Reorganized

The Arcanum Lodge Bowling League reorganized with new teams for the season. Herbert 8 Seartes, Black Rock champion, presides. Arthur P. Wood serves as secretary and treasurer. Teams listed include Whites Patterson Bickle Stevena. Bruce Wood Brinsmade Scarlee. Pinks Ellsworthy Skinner Ruth. Acarlets Moorehead Forte Bassett.

Arcanum Lodge Herbert Seartes Pln Buster Black Rock Arthur P. Wood Whites Patterson Bickle Stevena Bruce Wood Brinsmade Scarlee Pinks Ellsworthy Skinner Ruth Acarlets Moorehead Forte Bassett

Fall Style Sense Guides Young Men

An instructional note praises young men with inborn style and taste capable of instantly recognizing correct fashion in the new fall trends. It highlights a keen eye for form and the ability to adapt quickly to uncommon sartorial developments.

White Favored to Beat Moran in New York Bout

Charlie White returns to action after a layoff to meet Pal Moran in a twenty round decision rematch at Madison Square Garden. Moran defeated White in a July Velodrome bout, and White aims to clean up the lightweight division this winter. He trains with Hasreld Smith and sparring partners before the semi final with Danny Joe Welsh, stepping toward a title chance if Benny Leonard refuses a bout.

New York Charlie White White Benny Leonard Channce Charlie New Orleans

Vigil to Start in $40,000 Kentucky Special at Latonia

Latonia Kentucky October 3 officials of the Latonia Jockey Club report that Vigil will arrive tomorrow to start in the Kentucky Special on Saturday The horse previously ran third to Zev in the Kentucky Derby after winning the Preakness The Ran gocus entry did not start Andlity and Cherry Pie arrived to support Mrs Payne Whitney with the Whitney colors for the weekend race and the Whitney horses are due tomorrow

Latonia Litonia Jockey Club Vigil Zev Rangocus Andlity Cherry Pie Watry

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