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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1921
Page
8
Jody Kelly, a college student and journalism major, pursues a boxing career to earn a degree. He trains in Chicago and Notre Dame, balancing regular study and training hours. He aims to compete for a lighter weight title while continuing education.
A scrambled report lists horse racing results from Louisville and other tracks. It records numerous runners, owners, odds, and payouts across seven races including two year olds, three year olds, and claiming events, with finish orders and prices from each race. Names such as Belle of Elizabethtown and Queen Blunde appear among many entries.
Franklin defeats Kovach in a pool match held in Philadelphia. The event lists Franklin from Kansas City winning by a wide margin as Bennie Allen of Kansas City also defeats Arthur Woods of Minneapolis in a separate session with a final score noted as 123 to 35.
Venice A. C. aims to build on three victories and one tie as they prepare to face Black Rocks on Sunday. The Venice lineup seeks improvement after a string of strong showings and looks to shake off recent stumbles against West Erders.
A racing page lists purses of 1200 to 5000 dollars for three year olds and up across six races. Entries include names such as Purse, Ruby, Missed The Time, Honor Mar, Flying Prines, The Wallisyville Cup, and Baker related runners. Distinct horses, owners and entries populate a dense card with distances from five to nine furlongs and one mile plus. Weather noted as clear.
Bridgeport High heads to American Brass Park this afternoon to challenge Crosby High in a crucial game. Captain Cozehn and coach Cozen expect a big scoring effort with Ray Whelan returning from a three week knee injury and Ray Shea sharing duties. Team lineup includes Pallows Cooney Thorpe Adams Lonayel Wagner Spur Lancaster Cate and Fisher as starters with many fans accompanying the Hilltoppers.
Members of St Chrysostom's Church in Bradford England prepared the vicarage for his return from vacation but were surprised when Rev W Cunliffe arrived with a bride. The event stunned parishioners and marked an unexpected wedding at the church.
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