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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1923

Page

16

Orioles Slaughter Three Kansas City Pipers In Finale

Orioles bombarded three Kansas City pitchers Wilison Thormasen and Sulidat as 373 fans watched the final game of the junior world series. Jack Ogden hurled effectively for Baltimore aided by homers from Wright Brief and Cobb as the Birds tied and pulled ahead, while Kansas City threats faded in damp weather.

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Postpone Fishermen's Race Until Monday

HALIFAX Nova Scotia trustees of the International Bisl ermen's trophy announced the first race of the new championship series would be postponed from Saturday to next Monday at the request of the American Race committee.

Halifax N.S International Bislermen's Trophy

Williams Meet West Sides Again at Clarkin Field

West Side and Williams of New Haven renew hostilities at Clarkin Field Hartford Sunday after a close 3 point win last week at Weiss Park. Both teams showed evenly matched strength with strong defensive play and aerials, practice set for Thursday and Friday. rain nights may substitute a blackboard walk.

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Billy Wells Record Stands After Narrow Losses

TV York Oct 24 Billy Wells who meets Dave Shade at the Garden in a fifteen round bout has one of the cleanest records among visiting boxers. Since coming here over a year ago he has fought fifty plus times and lost only one decision, with controversy surrounding a referee arrest after a bout. Wells beat Jock Malone twice in St Paul and later lost a ten round decision to Morris Schlaifer in Omaha. The card saw wagers on Schlaifer, though Wells continued to earn praise for his defensive style and over two hundred bouts in his career with many knockouts in England.

TV York Biliy Ig Dave Shade the Garden Wells Jock Malone Jock St. Paul Elly Welle Morris Schlaifer Omaha Samblers Schlaifer England

Philadelphia to Honor Its Nine Titleholders

Nine Quaker City athletes who have won one or more national championships in various sports will be guests at a Thursday night dinner by the Penn Arbor Chub. Notables include Maxwell Marstat, Tilden, Gilmore, John G. Kelly, Paul Costello, Wy, Halighut, Joseph Wear, William Wear, and Wilk Martner, among others.

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Bobby Jones Sets Low Stroke Record in Open Championship

Bobby Jones, of New York and Georgia, broke the open championship record with a brand average of Tate strokes per round over the event. Jim Barnes, Walter Hagen, and Jock Hutchison trailed, while Jones debuted in 1920 and rose to a national open title, defeating Cruickshank 78 to 75 in the playoff.

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Manchester and Ansonia Lead State Soccer Leagues

Manchester and Ansonia top their divisions in the State Soccer League standings. Manchester won three straight Northern division games while Ansonia captured the Southern Section. Ansonia recently eliminated Chester from the National Cup competition. The Clan Campbell team sits second in the Southern section after one win and one draw.

Manchester Ansonia Alanchester Clan Campbell Edish

Orange Badgers Seek Grid Games With State Teams

West Orange midgers show interest in scheduling grid games against state teams. The roster includes players from Rutgers, Syracuse, Florida, Virginia, Lehigh and more. Coaches aim to arrange competitive contests to boost exposure and talent evaluation.

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Bridgeport Eleven Prep for Sunday Clash With All-Hartfords

Bridgeport Eleven will hold practice tonight and tomorrow at Newfield Park as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the All-Hartfords. Coach Flanagan plans new plays and aims to have the team polished. The All-Hartfords will visit Bridgeport for the historic first appearance in town, with new players Jim Carien and Art Mitenell expected to join. St James will practice tonight ahead of Sunday also, facing Avett Uksoniy. Manager Gosper asks Piney to report at 7:40. A week from Sunday may bring New Haven Bucs to Wellss Park.

Bridgeport ST. James Ansonia Tith Mike Healy Flanagan Newfield Park All-Hartfords Corck Flanagan Neve Neup Jim Carien St. James Feottail Ty Gosper New Haven Bucs Welss Par Belly Stamford Leek City

Murphy Stars 10 Play South Ends In Meet

Tom Murphy leads the South Ends as Park City delegation wins three straight in the first set while the All-Stars rebound in the next three games Bridgeport notes a slight edge in total pinfall with 2808 to 2749 John Boland tops scores with 802 Conder also high for South Ends in a 116 high single.

South Enda J. Boland All-Stars Conder South Mais

Bridgeport Contender Nauagatuck Ready for Crosby Clash

Bridgeport High prepares for a crucial game against Crosby after defeating Stamford and edging toward a state title. Coach Eddie Reilly warns against overconfidence as Bridgeport seeks a double win over Stamford and Crosby, with Newfield Park set for a final scrimmage before the clash.

McTigue and Tunney Post Weight Forfeits for Bout

Mike Meheu and Tunney posted weight and appearance forfeits for their first round match at Madigan Square Garden for the world light heavyweight title. Both fighters agreed to weigh 174 pounds at 2:00 p.m. on the day of the bout. Tunney, holder of the American light heavyweight title, and McTigue are preparing to train.

Mike Meheu Tunney Madigan Square Girden Deaber Atgue Uste Sike

P. C. Giants Open 1923 Season at Devon

Park City Giants coached by Benny Blade and Ady Goodmann travel to Devon for the season opener against the Devon Scenarates on Sunday at 3 15 PM. Lineups include Blade Chiatwit versus Blake Techyik Hicks and others.

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Fairfield High to Meet Derby in Friday Football clash

Fairfield High will travel to Derby Friday afternoon to challenge the grid team of that town. The Fairfield eleven comes from with clear weather expected, with at least one day of practice possible before the game.

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West Virginia to Face Penn State at Yankee Stadium

West Virginia meets Penn State at Yankee Stadium next Saturday in a likely top Eastern showdown. West Virginia, undefeated since 1921 and riding a 13-0 run, faces Penn State, which routed Navy 21–0 last week. Penn State’s Wilson, a standout left halfback, is among national foreseen stars.

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Bob Martin Joins West Virginia State Police in Charlestown

Bob Martin donned a state trooper uniform to begin duty with an special patrol in Charlestown, West Virginia. A World War I veteran, he held the heavyweight title of the American Expeditionary Forces Inter-Allied Forces and served as a sergeant with One Minty Police at the 38th division in France.

Charlestown W. T Bobb Martin Wester Martin Martin France

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