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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1923

Page

22

Colored Champion Wills Knocks Out Smith in Second

Harrs Wills, broker challenger to Jack Dempsey, stops Homer Smith of Michigan in the second round at Queena Doro Stadium New York. Wills lands successive rights to the body and jaw, sending Smith to the mat multiple times before a final knockout. Smith had previously gained fame for lasting ten rounds with Luis Firpo.

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Ouimet and Guilford Beat Marston Jones in Exhibition

Belmont Mass Oct 11 Fran ois Ouimet and Jesse Guilford defeated Max Marston and Bobby Jones in an 18 hole exhibition match at Felmont Springs Country Club. The event benefited the State Caddy Welfare fund.

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Johnny Mason Wins in Fight in Silver City

Bridgeport's Johnny Mason outpointed Wille Angelo of Stamford in an eight round bout in Silver City Meriden. Angelo substituted for overweight Irish Jackie Moore in the main event. Tracey Ferguson defeated Young Leonard of Wallingford, winning every round. Coarse Day of New Traven lost to Youns Angele Stamford, brother of Wille, and Siloy Rogers of Meriden defeated Frank Alathey of New Shivyen.

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Holland Five Defeats Casinos In State League Event

The Holland five won two of three games in a State League bowling meet with the Casino five at New Britain on Tuesday night, boosting the locals' position in the league standings with a decisive pair of wins.

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Reekie Tops Post Office Bowling League Standouts

Johnny Wilson, former lightweight king, aims to return to form this fall after a pain filled week. He opens in Boston tonight against George Robinson, No. 2, then Philadelphia with partner Tommy Lonis hran. At Mallimere in November he faces Fay Keiser.

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McGraw Eyes Fourth World Series Title as Record Goal

John McGraw seeks a fourth consecutive World Series championship to set a new record. The text notes his prior losses and ties with Connie Mack at three titles, with mentions of Frank Chandee and Cardigan and past Giants and Red Sox connections.

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