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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1923

Page

10

Leonard Dundee Fight Indefinitely Postponed

The heavyweight and featherweight title bout between Benny Leonard and Johnny Dundee was postponed indefinitely due to Dundee's poor physical condition. Promoter Jimmy Johnston said a later date would be set for the late month at the stadium. Dundee insisted he would claim the title if Leonard did not fight and denied any hand injury.

New York Fanken Stadium Benny Leonard Johnny Dunder Jimmy Johnston Cromwell A. C Dundet Johnston Dendes Eugene Criqu Kid Wagner Philadelphia Bie Leonard Johnny Dundes Sid Tomeraw New York Commission Dundee West Orange, M. J

Rusling and Fish Win Brooklawn Golf Event

J A Rusling Jr wins the medal play at Brooklawn on Labor Day with Harold Fish taking first place in the match format. Second place tied among S P Senior H C Goddard and H B Naramore, all two down. Other scores note A Rustine Jr 78 12 87 J Whlamson and Harole Fish among finishers.

J. A. Rusling, Jr Brooklawn Labor Day H. C. Jeving Harold Fish S. P. Senior H. C. Goddard H. B. Naramore A. Rustine, Jr J. W

Reds Victory In Second Game Against Pittsburgh

September 4 The Cincinnati Reds won the second game of the series from Pittsburgh in a pitchers battle between Rixey and Cooper. Cincinnati bunched hits and drew two walks in the third inning to score two runs. The final score was not shown in readable text.

Pitteburgh Cincinnati Rete Pittsburgh Rixey Cooper Reds Burns Daubert Ann Breester Duncan Rochester Hargrave Pittsburgh Bultain Syracus Marangiile Carey Rayne Buffalo Arnhart Mueller Ie Raalings Gooul Ers Ntinnat Onlon Ohne Bressier e—Pinelli Bohne Aten Cincinnati Tittsbur Basebaleft Rixe Cogpar Rixey Ae Epaper Rohnel Rini Goaper Arapires Rierard Wilson Pimu

Redding Ball Team Loses Two Contests

Redding, Sept 4. After winning straight plumes, the Red ball team lost to the North of Danbury on Saturday by 5 at Kad. The Redding team played without six regulars and substitutes logged limited action. Eight passes, thirteen errors, and a wild pitcher plagued the field as Georgetown capitalized with a 16-4 win.

Redding Danbury Lney Werr Chamberlan Waa Memin Vielore Beal Sundar Efforgetaan Ineal Thut Amegate Georgetown Rons

Ed Bishop Beats Linebaugh in Laurel Beach Tennis

At Laurel Beach country club on Monday afternoon, Ed Bishop defeated Gerald Linebaugh in the final singles 6-4, 6-4. Tyler beat Ward 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinals. The doubles final featured Bishop and Go Larty vs Melon and WL Michaels and Sak.

Lawtreds Beach

Miss Merrill Expected to Break 100 Yard Record

The National AAU championship reports reveal Miss Merrill of the New Departure AAU at Bristol challenging the 100 yard mark. She defeated the New York champion in the 100 yard dash on Labor Day with a 12 second time, and rivals note she could equal the world record in faster competition.

Connertion Whoreare Merrill A. A Bristol Merrill Hienan Tow ‘Tracy New Haiven Mandas

Recreation League Schedule Adds Three Games Tonight

Three more games are on the Recreation League schedule tonight at Seaside Park and Public Market Lenox flash. The remainder of the season includes Bridgeport Paul Market and Langox AA Umpire Whaleverback.

Recreation League Seaside Park Toni Public Marke Lenox Flash Bridgeport Pual Market Langox Molumbhy Wain Mimpire Lewport Pubic Lampire South Heorth Meher

Fisher Day Profs Doubleheader At Newfield Park

Americans meet the Profs in a two game set at Newfield Park with a Fisher Day event for fans. Barrett hits a home run as Tigers win 2–0, sending New Haven closer to elimination while Weiss Park hosts this afternoon’s battle and a weekend slate features Albany and Springfield.

Newfield Park New Haven Hartford Fred Fisher Weiss Park Detroit Spears Tigers Barrett Albany Terry Priday Fisher All Boys and Girls Tun Mty Springfield Gillespie Brown Bill Douvan Baumgartner Davenport

Cubs Triumph in Slugfest Over St. Louis on Sept 4

Chicago edges St. Louis 3 to 2 as Bill Dork falters in the seventh inning, while Cubs collect two runs early behind solid defense and timely hits. Stock and Gratham pace Chicago with key two-base hits and strong fielding support. Aldridge works the mound for St. Louis, but the visitors strand baserunners late as the Cubs seal the win.

Chicago Bill Dork Chicano St. Louis Aldridge Statz Grantham Grimes Fribems Srigsby Heathcourn O'Farrel Aldridice Miller Tor Miller Doah Adams Kaufman O'Parryi Bo Friberg Toporcer Lo Hornsby

Westports Slugfest Victory Over Pequats 24 to 10

Westports defeated Pequats 24 to 10 in a high scoring slugfest. Pitcher Tirennga worked through seven innings, with key hits from Multen and others. Both teams expect rematch with recited lineups, as Westports seeks continued offense and Pequats adjusts pitching.

Weekly Football Schedule and Player Injury Notes

The report lists games from September 5 to 7 with Mussfield Springfield Waterbury Albany Hartford Worcester Pittsfield Bridgeport Haven Waterbury Springfield Hartford Worcester Albion and several other matchups. It also mentions Fisher reading with Maris Honig and Latious close behind, plus Ta Valle at 286 in the late season stretch. Roedriguez is highlighted as a key second baseman and Joe’s injury is not as serious as thought with a likely return later this season.

Waterbury Albany Hartford Worcester Pittsfield Springfield Bridgeport New Haven Mittefield Wittsfield Haven Albans Victortairs Mew Haven Springfeld Mittstelt Fisher Woof Maris Honig Lotius Very Prembher Fiat Ta Valle Harting Ahs Roedriguez Joe Seeuigh

Greens Farms 9 Wins 4 3 Score at Hedford Oval

Greens Farms 9 defeated American Storage Battery of Stamford 4 to 3 at Hedford Oval Monday. O Conners doubled and Wood singled in the ninth to drive in the winning run after Stamford tied the game with two singles and a double. Pitched by Joe Welly and caught by Joe Gistak. Other names included HOF, Seimer, Liptak and Wolls, with a rough summary of innings and field actions.

Trort Greens Farms American Storage Battery Stamford Hedford Oval O'Conners Wood Door Hase Joe Welly Heidgenart Farmers Joe Gistak Pinnanoon

Small fields in Charter Oak races

Hartford Sept 4 small fields faced stiff competition in fast trots and pacing events. Walter Cox drove Mr went to the lead in the pace and trot events, while Micah Merriman rode to victory aboard The Net Wo.

Charter Oak Hartford Tran Ste Rodiey md Walter Cox Wen UN

Yankees and Giants win in shutout fashion. Jones blanks Athletics

In New York, Kelly belts a seventh inning homer to lift the Nationals over the Red Sox 3 to 0 after a duel between Scott and Cooney. Scott allows four hits as Boston faces 29 men. Jones of the Yankees tosses a no hit no run game against Philadelphia, with 29 batters and no walks or strikeouts, backed by stellar defense and spectacular stops.

New York Kelly Young Meusel Scott Cooney New York Nationals Boston Philadelphia Samuel Jones Yo Americans Philadelphia Athletics Jones Yankees Po Gruh Baeroft Frischah Young If Mouse Q Cunningham Keily W Snyder Sorrey Balla Cooney Ls Cooney Groh Empires O'Day Finneran Pours Witt Dugen Ruth Hofmann P.hiladele Bea Matthews Galloway Hale Hauser Tb Perkins Hasty McGowan Philadelphi Boodabana Mewsel Welch Perkins Hasle Dinneen Ormsby and Mary

Ansonia High at Training Camp

Ansonia High plans a two week training camp at Camp Irving on the Housatonic River for 36 players. Mayor Meade provides pecuniary support as the squad starts at 7 AM with meals and discipline training, including K P duty, and expects the dummy and suits to be ready by tomorrow.

Ansonia High School Sundhren Irving Housatonic ‘River Meade Ansonia

Finnish American AL of New York Wins Relay Marathon

The Finnish American AL of New York won the relay marathon in Atlantic City on September 4, defeating Camden in a strong showing. The race featured teams from the East and showcased endurance and teamwork as the New York squad surged to the finish.

Atlantic City AL of New York Camden S.1 Atlan

Miss Hill To Play Sunday At Seaside Park

Seasid e park fans focus on Miss Hill a semi pro batter from Boston and Bridgeport born who returns home to join Crashes against Hall Command nine next Sunday. Crashes pitcher Paddy Lavery and Joe Row oppose on the mound while Hill aims to lift Seaside Park with a stronger throw and hitting display.

Seaside Park Miss Hill Boston Bridgeport Fell Han American Legion Mr Hill Hall Paddy Lavery Joe Row

Red Sox Buy Three Rookies In September Move

Boston Aug 4 The Boston Red Sox announce the purchase of outfielder J Jenkins from the Paris Tenn club and outfielder Catener Adams and pitcher from the Maryland Ky club. They will rename the Spring.

Boston The_ Bosto Red Sox J. Jenkins Paris Tenn.1 O ‘Catener Adams Merylandw Ky Rena

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