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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1921
Page
6
Reed of Natick won the ten round decision over Lou Bogash at Mechanics Hall Bridgeport Conn in Boston. Bogash appeared slow and reluctant to engage as Reed pressed the action throughout the bout. Two judges sided with Reed while one favored Bogash, signaling a likely rematch.
The second round of the croquet tournament at the American Chain concluded yesterday noon. Winners include H Alpaugh over WW Beardaiey, T Yorillio over L Rosenbere, Aarkl over Al Behreni, and G Masek over A K Thompson. Semis set for Brondlay with Alpaugh vs Torciliic and Hawkins vs Masek. finals planned Tuesday if weather permits. new tournament planned after this one.
Records suggest a vast flood of wagers on the World Series with estimates centering near two million dollars as fans and sporting men place bets across the country. The surge grew strongest around the seventh game, drawing in tens of thousands of dollars from big bettors, while earlier bets were modest.
New York Oct 14 Princeton and Navy lead a packed East football day with intersectionals ahead. Harvard hosts Georgia University while Washington and Lee meet Rutgers. Dartmouth faces Tennessee at West Point as Yale eyes a margin victory. Scores from 1920 and other regional matchups follow with multiple college showcase games listed.
HALIFAX Oct 14 Ted dock and cod can make ferry Wove Scotian waters tomorrow so fishermen hunt up nets for a day of sport. The elimination trial will determine the smartest schooner in Nova Scotia. Eight challengers sail tomorrow for a 40 mile race with a point system awarding places. If Canada skippered by Joseph Conrad or Independence, captained by Bert Kimmelman, win trials they may be barred from the international race. The winner may advance a Canadian challenger and a trophy emblem will mark the championship with prize money of 1000 dollars for first and 700 for second.
New York Oct 14 Billy Shade of San Francisco won a yes decision over Fay Keiser of Cumberland Md after a fast fifteen round fight. Shade pressed throughout and damaged Keiser with a left hook that broke Keiser’s right eye in the ninth round. Other bouts included Tunney beating Burke for the heavyweight title after Burke could not continue, and several eight round draws and decisions in Madison Square Garden card events.
The Kansas attorney general warned the Gibbons O Dowd bout may violate state boxing law. He said the event could proceed only if court enjoins. officials will enforce law and barring the fight if required.
Fairfield defeated Hy in a rough game with a 210 high score. East Yield starred, forcing three long runs including 4 yards and two 24 yarders. Coach Hunt kept most subs off the field as Hawes, a former quarterback, sat the third team. Red and Black backfield fumbled little, and Burt of Fairfield commented on the rough play.
Mohawks travel to face Bridgeport Eleven with plans to test their strength. Coach Liuhe directs a strenuous week as lineup changes include Pura at left guard and Cruowald at quarterback. Fordham line man Ikermey joins the line, with Mashier and others in key roles as officials and staff are named.
Hilltop runners led by Skate and Rucker defeated Bristol High 23 32 in a dual meet at Bridgeport with nine hills on the course. Skane led Hilltop, finishing strong in about 14 minutes 12 seconds while Bristol’s Tessin ran barefoot and finished fifth. The Bridgeport squad claimed the top five scoring positions and dominated the meet despite fielding a reduced lineup.
The forty-ninth annual Lexington meeting ended with Jane the Great and Lanarda taking trotting wins. Jane the Great rebounded after a heat setback to win the 2:01 trot, while Lanarda dominated the opening heat and held on through the subsequent races to claim victory in a feature-filled final card.
Red and Black Mentor predicts victory over Bulkeley High in today’s game at Newfield Park. Injuries affect lineup as quarterback Shea and others vie for starting roles while Bridgeport and New London clash in a Northeastern context.
Jack Johnson plans a Bridgeport gathering with Connie Lewis and local boxing enthusiasts tomorrow. A misfiring speedster delayed a New York appearance, while Acorns seek the class title with a rugged lineup including Ziggy Nelson, Mahonen Martin, and Schorr.
Yale authorities anticipate a routine win over Williams in a 3 p.m. kickoff. Coach Jones trains O’Hearn and Aldrich in kicking while Jordan and Aldrich form a strong plunging duo. Lineups list Healy as left end and Pease as right end with Burgers at quarterback and Wilson at halfback.
Trade School Announces a rebuilt court squad led by coach Me. Whelan and players Wissa Penrell and Penrell. The team aims for a stronger run game with several recruits joining Vine this fall, targeting city title contention against Brae High.
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