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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1923
Page
20
Jack Dempsey defeated Luis Firpo at Polo Grounds in a brutal 2nd round stoppage to defend his heavyweight title. The Argentine challenger staggered after early knockdowns, but the champion’s speed and skill prevailed as Firpo succumbed at 57 seconds of the round amid a roaring crowd.
New York September 14 Balmo park officials stage a one mile and a half Derby distance trial to identify the best three year old to meet Papyrus in a $100000 match. Entries include My Own Zev Rialto and Untidy Dot Vigil and others with riders listed for the preliminary sweepstakes and a cup race to follow if My Own wins.
New York four line summary notes Brooklyn club closing on a deal with Portland of the Pacific Coast League for shortstop Johnny Jones to Byron Yarisa with players valued at 350,000. Jones had played 130 games for Portland with a batting average.
Bartley Madden of West Side defeats Leo Gates of Harlem in the fourth preliminary by decision in a slow 12 rounder. Mike Burke of Greenwich Village defeats Al Hoberts of Staten Island in six rounds. Charley Nashett of Jersey City wins over Frank Koebele in Brooklyn after two knockdowns. Dan Bright knocks out Leo Grown of Australia in 58 seconds of the first round. Brown weighed 207 and Bright 208.
The Washington Glee club football team, once among the state's best and a New Haven favorite, will be reorganized for the coming season. Fans from the Hill section have long urged its return after the team’s disbandment. Gig Carton and Charlie Roth, noted local sports figures, sponsor the revival and are shaping plans and details.
The report notes a 22 year old outfielder with fielding praised as equal to Hallacher Bancroft or Galloway, while 23 year old right handed pitcher Harrison leads the Pathfe Coast League with 15 wins and 4 losses.
Luque notched his 24th victory to spark Cincinnati’s win in the first game of a doubleheader, beating Boston 7 to 1. In the nightcap Boston shut out Cincinnati 4 to 0. Oeschger was knocked out in the third. Reds managed 11 hits but scored none. Shortstop Smith of the Braves was injured in the first game. Bohne of the Reds injured in the second. Cincinnati baseball, Sept. 24.
Polio Grounds New York Sept 14 Associated Press Tex Rickard promoter of the Dempsey Firpo bout calls it one of the greatest fights in ring history and says he will stage another big match next summer Firpo is not done for yet and Rickard would match Firpo against Dempsey again or Firpo against Harry Wills if suitable. Jack Kearns Dempsey manager says the champ did his stuff but says he got the scare of his life seeing Dempsey go through the ropes and nearly knocked stiff. he praised the right as murderous and noted Dempsey recovered and finished strong.
Nine Eastern League players will report to the Boston Braves after the season. Key names include Lefty Anderson, Bagwell, Roser, Braxton, Gallagher, Cousineau, Stryker, Emmerich and Wade Leffer, all drawn from Worcester and related clubs. Leffer adds versatility as catcher and infielder outfielder.
Penn State carpenters rush to finish the new stands at University Park after a month delay. They aim to have the 6,400-seat structure ready for the opening game against Lebanon Valley on September 25, with the older stands measuring 6,400 seats. Baseball box scores and stray game details follow in a cracked report.
New York today reports hard luck struck the American army polo four after a sensational Wednesday victory over the British team. Three mounts are injured and cannot be used in tomorrow’s second series game, risking a possible extra match to decide the world military polo championship. Major Vivian Lockett may yet ride as the British seek stronger backline. Negotiations finalize for the West-East annual matches, set for Forest Hills Stadium on September 31 and 22.
The Sunday School Baseball League series to decide the title begins this afternoon at Seaside Park. Park Street Congregational and St George’s Episcopal lead the first half and meet Saturday for halved glory, while First Presbyterian and Oliver Congregational finish the second half tied. Charles Remkus to umpire both games with victors meeting for the championship on September 22 at diamond No. ?
At Polo Grounds on Sept 14 the champion Dempsey crushed Luis Angel Firpo in the first round after Firpo had knocked Dempsey down seven times. Dempsey later finished Firpo, sending him out of the ring and regaining the title in a brutal display that stunned the crowd.
Atlanta Sept 14 David Red Barton, famed Georgia Tech Golden Tornado standout for four years, has been appointed coach of the federal penitentiary football team in Atlanta. Barton attracts nationwide attention among grid fans for his playing career and now takes a coaching post at the prison.
The Sport Centre Fishing contest advances with top anglers vying for the largest catch. Wiles opps leads with a 14 ounce catch followed by large fish by Cher, Sholtz, Swanson, and Bulgholz. The event, held in Neutown last Saturday, features eleven bases in this quintet.
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