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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1923

Page

17

Edith Hultman Reaches Women's Tennis Title Finals

Edith Hultman advances to the women's tennis title finals as Bridgeport drops to third after a decisive 9 to 3 defeat by Worcester. Worcester Coal Heavers hammer Bridgeport with eleven runs across three innings, aided by a string of timely hits and misplays.

Bridgeport Edith Hultman Worcester Eing Coal Heavers Themelvin Bagwell Shen Smith McCarren Abrams Mars Ben Shdy Reis Conway Smith Abrams Sverran Grun Stavengen Gronin Ryan Staffvengen Worek High Point Winston-Salem Ith Emmerich

Sports Standings and Schedule From Yesterday and Today

Yesterday's results include Ibany 6 over Springfield 1 and Worcester 9 over Bridgeport 3. Hartford beat New Haven 6 to 4. Today Albany visits Worcester, Waterbury at Hartford, Bridgeport at Pintafield, New Haven at Springfield. Detroit leads with 6 to 2 over Boston. Brooklyn 9 Chicago 7. Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia. New York 4 St Louis 3. Scheduled games include Detroit at Boston and St Louis at New York.

Ibany Springfield Worcester Bridgeport Hartford New Haven Albany Waterbury Detroit Boston New York St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Philadelpha Cleveland Washington Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Li Pe Wattford New Heaven ABC Springfield Pittsfield Waterbury Sue Detroit Cs Ms. PC

Milwaukee Faces Louisville In 13 Inning Rainy Tilt

In a long 13 inning game between Milwaukee and Louisville the contest extended to extra innings before rain postponed further play. Other scheduled games were halted by rain with no completion at this time.

Milwaukee Louisville

Johnny Leonard Real Contender for Dundees Title

Allentown featherweight Johnny Leonard meets Red Cap Wilson at the Norwalk Armory Monday night in a bout that could position him as a top challenger to Sonny Dundee. Leonard has defeated several notable rivals and is backed by promoter teams. Dundee has declined to defend against him, while Wilson presents a rugged, two handed challenge in the ring.

Johnny Leonard Allentown Red Soap Wlison Norwalk Sonnny Dundee H “ Leonard Jeddie Kid Wagner Sail~ Vay Bryan Red Mack Georgie Drew Newport Johnny Brown Warl Baird Tommy Noble Sid Mares Johnny Sreisler Leonard Jimmy Bronson Lou Brown Hob Martin Jeff Smith Zivic Jack and Pete Eadie Burnbrook Bobby Garcia Merry Medlugh Bronson and Brown Dundee Amnion Alex Rickard Madison Square Garden Richard Wilson

Albany Defeats Springfield 5 to 1 in Final NY Staters Game

Springfield faced Albany as Bill Rodgers led the Albany outfit to a 5 to 1 victory in the final appearance of the New York Staters season. Edmondson pitched for the Hampdens, but Albany's Emmer and Bernard homered, driving the win with timely base hits and steady pitching.

Springfield Albany Bill Rodgers Hampdens New York Staters Edmondson Emmer Bernard Altenburg If Esmond Shanley Schinkel Hughes Kenna Edmondston Springfiel i Oberc Vt Bernards Werrera Simpson Damrau Duffy Benes Davis Loftus Gradaoo O—S Albany Alten Davburg Ouble Eamondson Tesmore Alvin Edmondfield Son Tartus Edmund Taz i—Stafford Breslin Ehime

Layton Tops Reiselt In Three Cushion Clash At Tourney

Johnny Layton of St. Louis defeated Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia 60 to 59 in fifty nine innings during the afternoon three cushion billiard championship game in Layton. Layton posted a high run of eight and Reiselt six, with Layton averaging 1.017 to Reiselt .932.

Kansas Crix Johnny Layton St. Louis Otto Reiselt Philadelphia Layton Reigelt Laytoy Rejselt

Dodgers Take Series From Cubs as Fournier Stars

Brooklyn won final game 9 to 7 to take two of three from Chicago. Fournier led Brooklyn with multiple hits and the run production, as extra base hitting highlighted the free swinging affair. Statz, Grigsby and Johnston contributed for Chicago in a tight scoring contest at Chicago.

Chicago Brooklyn Brooklin Bailey Johnston Neis Fournier Griffith Taylor Olson B. Grimes Adams Grantham Farrell Grigsby Blatz T. Griffith Miller Wheat Statz Ray Grimes Pases Grimes Wheeler Osborne O’farrell Powell and Wart

Fairfield High to Play Norwalk Eleven October 6

Fairfield high football players work hard in practice as the season opens October 6 with Norwalk visiting. The squad aims to improve, meet Bridgeport’s squad at season end, and face strong county foes Stratford Norwalk Danbury Derby New Haven and Greenwich High.

Fairfield Norvalk Bridgeport Stratford Norwalk Danbury Derby New Haven Greenwich

Healy Leases Newfield Park for Bridgeport Football

Mike Healy, manager of Bridgeport, leased Newfield Park from American Chain A.A. for the coming season at 1100 dollars and plans to stage several home games there. Season opener likely September 29 at home. road opener in Providence October 4 vs Steamrollers. Second practice at Seaside Park tonight. twenty candidates at first workout. Healy aims to form a state football league with four teams.

Mike Healy Bridgeport Newfield Park A.A Healy Hils Providence Steamrollers Seaside Park Bil Flanagan Em Hotel Garde New Haven

Atlas Court Team Set for Season Return at Atlas Court

The Atlas basketball team, famed for last season's strong record, has reorganized and aims to book games across the state. DelGuidice returns as manager, with practice to start once the City gym opens. contact 136 Fairfield Avenue or Bar num 1478.

Atlas DelGuidice Fairfield Avenue Barnum

Reilly Pushing Hilltoppers for Hartford Game

Coach Eddie Reilly drills the Hilltoppers at Newfield Park preparing for the October 6 Hartford game. Daily tackling dummy work and scrimmage shape the squad as he plans to name the first team by week’s end. Key backfield names and linemen from last season appear likely to start.

Eddie Reilly Newfield Park Hartford Reilly Lkely Shea Donbullion Anderson Jacobowaky Adams Larson Brownstein Dunn Johnny O'Connell Congress High Lincoln School

Locals to Wind Up with Hillies in Ely Eastern League

Bridgeport will finish the 1923 season with a three game series against Tim Clarkin's champions in Pittfield and return home Sunday. The Orioles travel to Pittfield for the road finale, then host the Hillies for the final curtain. Last year New Haven defeated Jack Dunn's combo and seek revenge this season. The opener is set for Thursday with games through Saturday.

Bridgeport Pittafield Hillies Tim Clarkin Baltimore Orioles New Haven Jack Dunn Orioles Revanes Senators

Firpo Cousin Training At Acorn Club In Town

The Acorn A C hosts daily workouts as most local boxers train there after Columbia A C folded and Andy Parker’s gym closed. Yesterday’s session drew Lou Bogash Young Saxon Johnny Corbett Nick Petitte Hid Keeley Steve Smith Cyclone Firpo and others with Firpo described as Dempsey’s cousin who fights like an Argentine and cannot speak English.

Acorn A.C Columbia A. c Andy Parker Lou Bogash Young Saxon Johnny Tou Poetadie Corbett Nick Petitte Hid Keeley Steve Smith Cyclone Firpo Yivery

Italian fighter Spalla challenges Dempsey for title

Milan, Sept 20. Erminio Spalla, Italian heavyweight, calls out Jack Dempsey for a world championship bout and says he is ready to travel to America immediately. Spalla is in training at Streha and promises to give the champion the hardest fight of his career. Edith Hultman defeats Betty Neithercut to reach the finals of the city tennis tournament, and will meet Helen Wheeler for the women's singles title. Doubles finals today feature Dr. R Warren Hall and T Buckingham vs Gerald Lineburgh and Rohe Welter, with Lineburgh-Walter considered dangerous after upsetting Williams and Wilson Wednesday.

Milan Italy Erminio Spalla Jack Dempsey Spalla Streha America Dempsey Associated Press Edith Hultman Betty Neithercut Miss Hultman J Bridgeport A. C A. C Ted Miss Hultman Miss Neithercut Herserves Miss Hul Helen Wheeler Alice Chapman Dr. R. Warren Hall T. Buckingham Gerald Lineburgh Rohe Welter Lineburgh Walters Dr. Willams John Wilson Wilson Willams Buckingham Flair Walter Williams

Lefty Lou Gehrig Tops Senators in League Debut

Hartford defeats New Haven 6 to 4 as Lefty Lou Gehrig pitches for the first time in the Eastern League. The heavy hitting Hartford first baseman also shows a fine curve ball while solid fielding by both sides limits scoring. The Hartford infield makes several brillant plays to cut off runs.

Hartford Lou" Gehrig New Haven Brillant

Crosby Star Midge Wilner to Attend Columbia University

Waterbury Sept 20 Herman Midge Wilner, famed Crosby athlete, announces he will attend Columbia University next year. At Crosby he starred in football, basketball, baseball and track, a listing of his multi sport prowess. The report notes his versatility and high reputation as a collegiate prospect.

Waterbury Hermann Midge Wilner Crosby Columbia University Midge Teg

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