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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1923

Page

17

Commission Fails to Act on Dempsey Versus Carpentier Fight

New York Star Athletics Commission announced no action on the Dempsey versus Carpentier title bout amid complaints of referee Johnny Gallagher’s performance. Reports cited rule infractions by Dempsey and a disputed knockdown, while attendance and receipts set records for boxing in New York. Promoter Tex Hickard provided official figures, with Dempsey planning travels to Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. The Argentine champion will rest and may resume training next year, delaying any spring rematch plans.

New York New York Star Athletics Commission Gallagher Hirpo Parvisons Saint Dempsey Dempsey Art Virpo Otive Fistle Kitractiona Firpo Willard Haut Tex Hickard Gale Wan Dempnecy Dempner-Carpentier Salt Lake City Los Angeles Ei Hirpo Canada Sila Harry Wilsts Rickard Mtrpo

Wakeman Likely to Lead Fairfield High Grid Team

WAKEMAN LIKELY 10 LEAD FAIRFIELD HIGH GRID TEAM Wakeman, a last year’s star, is expected to win captaincy as Fairfield High fields a lean squad. The team trains under a shortage of a coach while ex-students tutor players ahead of the October 6 opener against Norwalk High. Supporters anticipate strong effort to match last year’s pace and compete with Bridgeport.

Wakeman Fairfield High Wairfield Scicatlon Norewalk High School Bridgeport Gene Muirfield Gamnosa Logelher

Dundee Leonard Bout Called Off Amid Delays

New York reports the featherweight title bout between Henny Euverd and Johnny Dundee, set for September twenty eighth at Yankee Stadium, has been canceled due to late-arriving sea freight. Promoter Sirens Johnstby announced the decision from Cronuyvell.

New York Henny Euverd Tila Holder Jynany Dundee Tha Seagon Sirens Johnstby United Muks Cronuyvell An

Yanks Delayed In Ending Race Of Junior Girgut

New York trails in clinching the American League pennant as Cleveland wins the series finale twelve to ten. Cleveland hit Shawkey hard from the fifth inning as Sewell drives in three runs, while Meusel and Ruth contribute. Shawkey lasted six innings, with Shaute and Pipgrass handling relief. Cleveland ends up with the series victory over the Yankees.

New York Cleveland Yankees Shawkey Sewell Ingrage Shaute Voung Sofi Hender Ruth Rf BO Wipple Ward Doy Schang Scotn Hofmann McNally Jamieson Styell Scott Meuael Crifice Bevell Mooreland Balle Shaw Fees Shaw Rip Pipprasa Pipgrass Speaker Wita Pitchen Micdher Awkeay Nallle Hilde Orang Rowlatad Cline

Fortune Twirls Pontes To Score Over Hillies 6-3

Fortunes Twirls Pontes defeated Hillies 6 to 3 as Mortune pitched seven strong innings and avoided late trouble. Herrera and surdellu were ejected for rough play in the sixth inning. The final score was 6-3.

Fortune Pontes Hillies Pivtsyyield Springfold Plitufield Mortune Herrera Surdellu

Bulkeley High Cancels Saturday Football Game

Bulkeley High School called off Saturdays game with local high school due to a misunderstanding and start of school. Coach Wadig Reilly said the postponement gives Hilltops extra practice time as Eddie Had mind to push players through rigorous drills to be in top condition for the Frat game.

Bulkeley High School Wadig Reilly Eddie Ha’ Wily Newdad Jay Ploye Raiy

Six Americans Victorious In Golf Play In Montreal

Montreal September 18 Six of seven Americans entered in the first round of the championship were victorious today. Led by Glenna Collett Providence and Alexa Stirling New York the wins included Edith Leitch and Edith Higble with several close margins as the Meehan sisters prepared for tomorrow’s matches against Collett and Stirling.

Montreal Quebec Misa Glenna Collett Providence T. S Alexa Suriing New York L. Hibble Chicago Bivy Edith Leitch Eagland da Higble Iisy Glenna. Collett Providence R Brownlee Ottaiwa AD. C. Hurd Boston Mias M. Annabie Spaulding Niagara White Royal Montreal Sands Milas Alexy Stirdling Sydney Pepper Toronto Milas MW. Meehan Arbrool Mes Armatrong Mixd Maahyn Arbrook Migs ii Leich Optown Collett Meehan Brawd Wother

Fairfield Legion to Play Hall Nine Sunday

Fairfield reports its Legion baseball team set to face Hall Community and Jonex A. A. of Bridgeport on Sunday at Sherman field. Manager John M. Donaldson plans more fast games. veteran pitcher BN McGarry returns strong in a 1 to 2 loss to Seymour’s Oriole nine, while Stick Moray and other stars draw local fan interest.

Fairfield John M. Donaldson George Salty Post Sherman Field Yall Gut Hall Jonex A. A Bridgeport Ito Mu Unece Pumasselles BN McGarry Ba On Taya Kinteking Inimany Sheteh Oriole Seymour Legion Post Tomnideon Vella

GECS FIGHT SOUVENIRS From New York

In a scrambled report dated September 18 New York, a cartoonist Tom Webster is described as presenting odd souvenirs of a Dewpsey Fis defeat, with references to English and American boxing figures and a vague description of a White inventor. The text is garbled and reads as a damaged OCR fragment with unclear events and entities.

New York Tom Webster London Mwu Rtonia England Focker Bane Dietien

California and New York Tennis Meet Set at Forest Hills

Negotiations completed for the annual Nast–West matches between the California and New York Lawn Tennis Association. The event will be played in the stadium at Forest Hills on September 1, marking the kickoff of the season.

New York Forest Hills

Yankees win world military polo title over British team 10 to 3

In Westbury New York the Yankee polo team defeated Great Britain by 10 goals to 3 to claim the world military polo championship. Walter Haugen and Gene Sarazen led the Americans with superior riding and scoring, overcoming injuries and tough opposition from several British players. The match marked a decisive American victory in the international polo series.

Westbury Atweriot Yam Armen Great Britain Brivan Efyil Re Wemy Ports Yankees Vfl A Mericans Heth Pontes

Navy pilot sets new air speed records at Curtius field

MITCHEL FIELD N Y A Navy pilot established two new air speed records over Curtius field. Averaging 247 miles an hour in four trips, he reached 260 miles an hour with a tail wind. Both records were approved by the Navy Department.

Mitchel Field Navy Curtius Field Navy Department

Bones-Mulligan Bout Set as Real Slug Showdown

The Armory card opens Monday with top locals and rising stars. Notables include Red Cap Wilson and Amatgown Johny Leona, while Bones of Bridgeport battles Wouss Muigan of Norwalk in a semis as two four round bouts headline. Doors open 7 with a 2335 start time.

Cap Wilson Auckey Asera Mort Johny Leona Kid Wagner Jonny Jessel Norwalk Joe Comma New York Makeyng Surry Avenue Club Coneyland Cort Duane Sid Tervla Harry Sardon Warry Garfand Lew Hurley Cannonball Eddie Nartin Nat Pincus Sonny Cachon Diminy Bones Bridgeport Wouss Muigan Norwicch Howe Mas Vie Witt

Wilson Defeats Hawley In City Tennis Tourney

Stratford youth John Willon defeated F B Hawley in a two set match 6 3 6 8 at Brooklawn advancing to the finals to face Uy R W Hall. Women’s singles semi finals saw Bee Neithercut defeat Ethel Crocker 6 0 6 1.

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Archdeacon Heroic in Chicago Triumph Over Red Sox

Archdeacon starred as Chicago defeated Boston. Sejit 18 flankenship limited Boston's hits while McMillan contributed three of Horton's seven hits. Archdeacon scored the decisive run as Chicago built a clear lead, with Chitare adding important fire.

Boston Chicago McMillan Horton Archdeacon Chitare

GRED TO FIGHT BURGH TITLE BID IN CLEVELAND

In Pittsburgh, light heavyweight champ Bavey Web will defend his title against Beyon Dewnery of Cleveland in a 10 round bout at Forbes Field. Dewnery seeks his first title shot after defeating Johny Wilson to win the crown.

St Paul Boxers Manager Signs Contract for October Bout

The St Paul boxing scene heats up as manager signs a contract for a main event at the arena on October 4 featuring Lou Bogash versus Jock Malone. Bogash trains hard, aiming to outpace his rival while Malone prepares after recent wins and a noted prior victory over Borash. May include prelims and national outreach to secure the card.

ST. Paul Arena Here Lou Bogash Jock Matonewill State Street Arona Parker Cera Bey Paul Malone Borash Glerning Acorn Andy Parker Bash Johnny Mason Eddie Corbett Joe Smith York Fie Pandma Joy Gang Ant Tre Bogash

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