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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1918

Page

5

Chinese Soccer Stars Tie 2 2 With Local Team at Meadows

A record crowd witnesses a 2 2 draw as Columbia University Chinese soccer players meet a city selection at Meadows. The match features strong defense from Mason Forsberg and saves by Callie. Attacks from Wang Kaan and Tain keep pressure on the Bridgeport goal amid praised teamwork.

Columbia University Boston Rae T. W. Cahill United States Football Association Bridgeport Mason Forsberg Lice Wang Kaan Tain Callie Fauat Satteri Fildes Jones

Remingtons Win At Waterbury

The Remington Arms of Bridgeport defeated the Waterbury Independents at Reidville in a fast game by 4 to 2. O Connell pitched for Waterbury, allowing 4 hits while Bridgeport struck Minor for 12 hits. The crowd praised the sportsmanlike play of both teams and the visiting Chinamen, whose skill drew much attention and excited the Meadows audience with their performance.

Waterbury Remington Arms Bas Bridgeport Waterbury Independents Reidville O'Connell Dkube Minor Remington Independents Kerr Minor Sturges Chinament

Leonard Seeks Four-Class Knockout Record in Boxing

Lightweight contender Benny Leonard aims to equal a rare feat by KOing champions across four weight classes. He has already defeated two titleholders, Welsh and WisBee, and would need wins over LewIs and others to match the record set by Terry McGavern and a historic multi-class champion. Details trace Leonard’s ambition and past KOs, noting earlier blows against Dixon, Erne, and others as he pursues a grand boxing milestone.

Benny Leonard Leonard Preddie Welsh Johnny Wisbee Philadelphia Kid Lewis Aworld Terry Me Cavern Terry Jeugland Robert Titzsimmons

Platt Organizes Basketball Team for Chester Clothes Shop

Al Platt has formed a fast semi professional basketball outfit for the Chester Clothes Shop. He has signed Honnie Anthony Rufe Hannan Bin Boyte Terry and Atooney. Platt aims for a busy schedule and invites teams in the city or state to contact him. He favors a City league proposed by St Joseph manager and seeks a berth for Jewan. Correspondence should be sent to Al Platt care Chester Clothes Shop.

Platt Chester Promiseslt Honnie’ Anthony Flue Ribbons Rufe’ Hannan Pittsfield ¥. M. CC. A bin” Boyte Lool”’ Terry Wianderers Patchogue N. Y Atooney Jemington Arms Flatt St. Joseph Jewan al &, Pitt Chester Clothes Shop

Dempsey Kayoes Moran in 70 Secs

Reno report notes Dempsey knocked out Moran in seventy seconds of a proposed ten round bout last night in Nevada. The piece blends boxing history with mixed details and mentions future Philadelphia bout plans against Levinsky, plus references to Leonard and McGovern era champions and weight disputes surrounding the lighter classes.

Reno Nev Dempsey San Vrancisco Willie Mechain Jack Moran Mouna Springs Alerien Demsey Dempsey Jere Philadelphia Tatiling Levinsky

Kritchell's Team Falls 4-0 to Wilmington in Final Series

Kritchell's Standard Ship building team lost the decisive game to Harlan and Hollingsworth of Wilmington in Philadelphia, 4 to 0. Jackson hit two home runs and drove in three, fueling Wilmington's third straight victory to claim the Atlantic Coast Lips yuud series. Griner started for Kritchell, allowed eight hits, while Jackson starred for Wilmington with power and timely hits.

Paul Krighell Standard Shipbuilding Corporation Pacific Coast Standards Harlan and Hollingsworth Wilmington Philadelphia Joe Jackson Harlan and Hollinsworth Stright Atlantic Coast Dan Griner Jac Gus Getz Jon Ramparts Jackson Harkin Wilmingrton Uoney Greenbacks Belly Witliams Sox Marey Polo Grounds Lowine Oly Dinne Arinor Lihner Miller Yiurkoos Jau Tikes Wies Willy Hank Drackett Jaackson Zinn Fieck

K. of C. Workers To Hold Meeting

Fire Chief Daniel LE Johnson who chaired the Knights of Columbus field day at Newfield Park asks all helpers to report at a meeting tomorrow night at the Wrights of Columbus home on Washington Avenue at 8 o clock. Secretary Charles Ennis will read the final field day report.

Daniel LE. Johnson Knights of Columbus Newfield Park Wrights of Columbus Washington Avenue S O Charles Ennis

Cardinals Close Baseball Season in 9 0 Victory

The Cardinals finished their season by routing the Waysides 9 to 0. They plan a football squad for players aged around 35 to 40 pounds. First practice is Wednesday at Old AH Green at 7 p m. Report to Gaft ney, McMahon, Murray, Ginsburg, O'Brien, Colgan, Wochiss, Petit, Nolin, May, McElroy, Waters and McPadden. Welly invites any tryouts to Ola Mill Greet Wednesday night.

Cardinals Old AH Green Gaftney McMahon Murray Ginsburg O’brien Colgan Wochiss Petit Nolin May McElroy Waters McPadden

City tennis tournament at Brooklawn club courts

Matches are scheduled this afternoon in the City tennis tournament at Brooklawn Country Club. At 3 o clock men’s doubles Gregory & Bryan face B&B. 3:30 o’clock T Buckingham and J Wheeler Jr. and Sr. play Beach and Wiles. Winners meet tomorrow for the city doubles championship.

Brooklawn Country Club Gregory & Bryan B&b. T. Buckingham J. W. Wheeler, Jr J. W. Wheeler Dr. R. Strang B. Dungan Beach Wiles

Savoys stop Rosebuds as Aqueduct entries roll to win

At Seaside Park the Savoys defeated the Rosebuds 4 to 1 in a game highlighted by a strong Savoys lineup with Palmer at first and Moth, Klinger, and Palmer driving key hits. Lindgul limited Rosebuds to few chances while Alton pitched effectively for his first long outing of the season.

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