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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1923

Page

12

Seaside Park Hosts 417 Athletes in American Legion Games

The American Legion track meet at Seaside Park features 417 entrants led by Roy Welch defending the 100 yard title. Matty Skane competes for the first time this season as Bridgeport A C and New Britain A A vie for top honors in a day of sprint, distance, and field events.

Seaside Park American Legion Roy Welch Mosl Alex Alison Ray Whelan Charley Ryder m Loren Sniffen Skane Matty Ekane Camain Matty Jimmy R Nolly Shane Fridgeport A. G Bristol Prudential Life Insurance Company Newark Andy Fridgeport A. C Bridgeport A. C Sta Clemn Anderson Hibernian New Haven

General Electric Defeats Fuller Brush in Championship Match

GE beats Fuller Brush to win the street sprint championship, with standout performances from Lenina and Pater Tink Roheut leading the charge as they secured the title for the team.

General Electric Syusty

Giants Fall to Braves 3 2 in tenth inning thriller

New York suffers a 3 2 loss to Boston in ten innings marking their third straight defeat. Nixon drives in the decisive run with O'Neil aboard as the Braves rally behind late hits and a tense defense. Jack Tienites’s play at the plate narrowly preserves the edge before relief pitcher Joe Gesehger finishes.

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Rawlings Breaks Up 44 Inning Game For Pirates

In VHIVAGO on September 2 Johnny Rawlings ended a 44 inning marathon with a two run hit, sparking the Pittsburgh Pirates to a dramatic 4 3 edge over the Chicago Cubs. The game featured wild pitches and late scoring flurries as Kaufmann and Taney struggled, with Meuller and Traynor among key contributors for Pittsburgh.

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Emmets Face Springfield Today In Final Prep

The Young Emmet Gaelic team from Connecticut and western Massachusetts travels to Springfield this morning for a key match. Officials expect a strong crowd as the Emmets hope to extend their winning run and advance toward a title.

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Benny Leonard to cover Dempsey Firpy bout for Telegram

Benny Leonard, famed boxer and boxing authority, will contribute to the Telegram to report the Dempsey Firpy heavyweight bout. He will share pre contest impressions from both camps and a last minute forecast on fight day. The late champion plans to offer his views in his own words.

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Babe Ruth Greatest Player Claims William "Kid" Gleason

A Philadelphia era column cites Babe Ruth as the greatest player and praises Ruth's all around talent. Contemporaries including Willie Melling, Tris Speaker, and others weigh Ruth's hitting, pitching, baserunning, and fielding prowess against legends like Speaker and Coombs. The piece notes Ruth’s versatile impact and enduring dominance in baseball history.

Babe Ruth William “Kid” Gleason

Baseball Notes On Player Position And Potential

A fragment suggests discussion of a player who can cover outfield and infield positions and pitch. The text asks if he would excel as a pitcher and mentions a team, the Red Sox, in a champion context, but details are unclear.

Red Sox

Ruth Held Hitless as Washington Defeats Yankees 7 2

Evans shines as Washington defeats New York 7 to 2. Babe Ruth went hitless, struck out on his final at bat, and was involved in a late foul play as Evans starred at third. The article also notes nearby horse racing developments at Charter Oak Park with details of entrants and expected fields.

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Michelson Nets Second in National Joust Championship

Whitey Michelson representing Connecticut placed second in the National A A U championship five mile run. Other entries from New Jersey, Illinois, New York and Michigan earned various event titles including Murchison winning the 100 and 220 yard dashes for Newark A C, Fitch taking the 40 yard dash for Chicago A A, and Hubbard claiming the long jump for University of Michigan.

R. Welch Stamford Rimmerlin W. Diter G. Brammer A. Beattie S. Toudas K. Frezier A. Potras Bridgeport J. Clark M. Gydeson K. Oliver F. Crean M. Unnity Naden Old’ Mill Jamson City National Bank of New York Bridgeport A Gir Beh M. Hassett J. Lecoad Kane K. Grehan M. Ah. A. Giresi E. Evans M- K Lar Thelin Moulton Wright Eek Hultmann Girold F. Coan F. Arrrill L. Mitchell Beechsnod Yellow Mill Lufayette Old Mall West End Oplaigrounds Prudential Life Insurance Newark Henry Iaridgeport Lamford Alc New Haven Nertiers Gerald Fh. Hubman Oles O. Connor M. Als M. Cavanaugh K. Crehan A. M. Kelin J. Leech M. Hase Schs Whitey Michelson Connecticut Sandy Myrans Illinoia A. W New York A. C Loren Murchison Newark A. Co Murchison Newark A Fitch Chicago A. A Watson Illinois Ray Hllinois AC Anderson Brookins University of Iowa Bailey Johnson Edgar Thompson Hazlcton Pearman New York

King Pin Athletes Plan Formation Of New Club

Thirty four members of the original King Pin Athletic association met to complete preliminary plans for forming a new organization. The club, once disbanded during a low mood, will reopen October 1 with a public invitation. Arrangements are underway for a suitable club room. The King Pins were active in sports recently and set many records.

King Pin Athletic Association King Pins

Former jockey Willon Shields dies in New York

Willon Shields a former well known jockey and past trainer for Wills Sharpe Kilmer died last night from influenza. Born in Toronto in 1877 he became it at Havre De Grace recently and suffered a relapse at Saratoga last week.

New York Willon Shields Wills Sharpe Kilmer Toronto Havre de Grace Saratoga

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