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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1926

Page

10

Dempsey Trains in Wet Ring Action in Atlantic City

World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey resumed training today after a 24 hour layoff. He boxed at the boardwalk track amid a thunderstorm, limiting effort as rain drenched his sparring partners. Kane, Dougherty, and Gibbons observers praised his form and warned of the long road ahead toward a possible Tunney challenge.

Atlantic City Jack Dempsey Cos Grechound Dempsey Unie Sainst Fiewers Tills Kidderman Angeles Donsprey Oyanehes Herman Wrankie Carpenter Mpsey Burk Dempey Teoget Bowers Carpenter Henman Charley Anderson Jimmy Brown Twe Dempsey Tompsey Leon Ging Tate Rey Baderso Jimmy Poucherty Philidgelpha Y Devancey Dougherty Dempos Jack Kearns Dempcery Chit Dougherty Fusor Kearns Demps Elie Kane Tom Gibbons St Paul Shells Montana Kane Dems Tunney Tom Tom van New York Dougherty Fortaer Punta

Frawley Funeral Plans Are Halted Amid Turmoil

A garbled report indicates funeral plans for an individual named Frawley were interrupted by unsettled actions. The text references political figures and a senator, with hints of federal involvement and a long-running dispute spanning years.

Frawley

Dempsey Denied Motion To Vacate Kearns' Suits

New York Supreme Court Justice Walsh denied Jack Dempsey’s attorney motion to vacate two warrants of attachment secured by Jack Kearns against Dempsey’s assets. The warrants stem from a suit for damages and property claims involving the heavyweight champion.

Dempsey Kearns New York Supreme Court Justine Walsh Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns

Memorial Camp donations from schools to fund Walter Camp monument

New Haven September 20 GYP. A total of 850 pirate preparatory schools will participate in the memorial which is to be erected here for the late Walter Camp according to A Abbott head of Lawrenceville school. Abbott and the special committee represent schools across the country. Private schools will contribute 2000 to the fund while public high schools will join via a surcharge on football game tickets. About 16090 high schools are expected to participate, swelling the fund.

New Haven Pirate Preparatory Walter Camp Py Mather A. Abbott Lawrenceville Chool de. Abbott Juris Pridener Vael Yale

Amateur bouts at Walnut Beach end in lively action

Five New Haven vs Bridgeport bouts drew enthusiastic Walnut Beach fans last night. Johans Scadgi won by knockout in a decisive Bridgeport victory over Mang Sticis. Several fights ended in disputed rounds or stoppages, with Pease and Hise delivering notable knockouts and Koby overwhelmed in a brutal four-way bout.

Walnut Beach Park New Haven Briderport Johans Scadgi Bridgeport Bunts Gehl Mang Sticis Joe Mee Suita Merida Borie A. Herdony Ehutford New Hay Costello Chick Cretan Op Luby Bridgeport Joe Sabatino New Tiven Kiby Aekesn

Racing Results From Maidan Race Day Show

A compact recap of multiple races with maiden and two and three year olds, detailing entrants like Candy Pig, Compenion, and Ambrose, times, purses, and listed placements across several events including a three-year-old allowance and a two-year-old stakes. Also notes notable runners such as Great Sport and Dancing Fool with finish positions and odds.

Je Furlong Candy Pig Compenion Fields Montclaly Ambrose Honey Dragon Tomplaisance Elearwar Benny Rubin

Lincoln Results Reported As Local Events Highlight Night

Disjointed OCR text lists names and numbers tied to Lincoln area results and notices. Key figures include Craver, Wilson, Harden, and Caren with scattered scores and prices. The fragment hints at votes, bids, and a public notice context with several place names and organizations.

Racing Results From Raceland First Race

Race notes show two year olds and older racing at six furlongs with purse values around 80 dollars for early heats. Mentions horses Benham Crimp and Tetra plus riders and entries including Whipperin Pretty A Tat and Alea with several notables like Agnes Cath and Miss Jennie in the field across multiple heats ending with a late double.

Santa Benham Crimp Tetra al Werberrana Whipperin Pretty

Channel Conquerors and the Great Channel Swim

A lurid account praises Channel swimmers led by Allan and Trudie Best, noting eight voyagers completed crossing attempts amid tides, wind, and current. Mentions Captain Webb and Thurgess with long, unedited reminiscences, cites Miss Meideling and Vierkarden, and extols endurance feats and fashion of swim gear.

Althouch Tury Mderle Amon Mantasre Tlohein Jace4 Wollle AL Farvis Dick Casill Jack Nuttall

Westerns Drill Tomorrow in Yearly Meeting Lineup

The article outlines Westerns practice plans for tomorrow, listing team members and opponents. It mentions manager Paul and key players, plus a schedule of drills and upcoming fixtures.

A. J. Southall Paul Mane Ager Pete Noble

August Match With Sam Baker in New York Bout

September fight night in New York feature August matched with Sam Baker in a ten round welterweight bout at a local arena. Baker had recently won over Al Staddy in ten rounds and appeared dominant as the bout progressed. An unidentified American spectator was restrained as the event continued after a collision in the crowd. The report notes a hospital intake for an American woman connected to the machine incident at Ives hospital.

Pele Amgust Bridge Port Welter Syecedt Treet Serpent Lane Baker New York Ina Tedur Oan di Tidd Leng Psa Ewaeg al Staddy Studdy PVES Cornwall Ine Roser Helard Danas Wien Faly Frankenstein St. Ives Hospital

New England Champion Falls to Utica Boxer in Fast Bout

At Madison Square Garden Utica lightweight Graham defeats New England champion Suggs in a brisk 10 round fight. Graham, 115, used a weaving attack to pierce Suggs 118, landing decisive blows while Suggs produced limited sharp counters. Other card results include Martin Wins over Vic Burrone by clear decision and a draw between Johnny Green and Faneho Denelo in a tense semi undercard.

New England Utica York Uushy Graham N.Y Chick Suggs New Tech Fond Negra Madison Square Garden Graham Allen Will Om Suggs Grahams Suge Suggs Stuart Roth Wasci Guise Sneed New Bedford Straham Viiea Sagges Suess Green Dencia AY Crown Panama Ryder Rbrooklyn Leak Brown Grean Mag

McCarthy to Meet Riskon Hartford Labor Day Card

McCarthy will spar training in Hartford at Charter Oak Gym, with sparring cut Sunday. The Labor Day program, presented by Hartford Central Labor Union, expects 4,000 ringside guests at the biggest city event, featuring McCarthy Roski in a 12 round main bout and three eight round bouts including Gammon Mercurio Murphy and Cross Brien Mack.

Pat Meciay Boston Toby Ise Cleveland Hertford Charter Oak McCarthy Hartford Central Liber Union Hartford McCarthy-Roski Jack Gammon Phil Mercurio Spud Murphy Frankie Mack Young Cross Frankie Brien

Hack Wins Women Western Junior Golf Title

Chicago report says Miss Milf red Hack of Midlothian defeated Miss Helen Marmoran of Indiana 3 and 1 to win the women’s western junior golf tournament after a heavy round. A large mob followed the 11 year old zealots.

Chicago Milfred Hack Midlothian Helen MarMorran Indiana

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