Beginning of legalized boxing in state meets resistance
News from Bridgeport and statewide responses to Connecticut’s new athletic commission describe the inaugural rules licensing boxing, cost strains on prelim fighters and managers, and debate whether the reform will aid or hinder the sport. The piece notes local figures Louis Bogash and Pat Delaney, rising costs for ringside licensing, and concerns about regulation stifling new talent amid a troubled commission record. Washington report on Senate caucus follows.
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State Athletic Commission
Connecticut
Own Commission
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Louis Bogashi
Pat Delaney
Cerinty
Bridgeport
Flying Circus Four Ends With Altitude and Stunt Contests
Event No 1 features altitude tests for single and two seater aircraft with world records and cash cups. Parachute tests for men and women offer record prizes. Event No 2 covers formation flying by military and civilian planes. Event No 3 includes a parachute drop from a captive balloon by two women. Event No 4 showcases plane wing walking and a high altitude parachute drop from captive balloon. Event No 5 is a stunting contest with a $600 cup for first place. Billy Defoe fights in Freeport and an opening show at the Rink in Brooklyn with other potential opponents under discussion. The Pioneer Club season opens Sept 9 with challenges to be sent to the manager.
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Billy Defoe
Kid Duso
Freeport
Willie Kohier
Rink
Brooklyn
Chaney
Sieger
Beecher
Madison Square Garden
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Tilden Ruth Dempary and the Hall of Champions
A cryptic reflection on craft and power. It laments the age of great hand skill fading, as the punch and mester workman dominate. The passage notes no single figure can win alone against a master craftsman holding both in stock.
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Ruth—Dempary
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Rodriguez Leaves Park City for Havana Winter Ball
Joel Rodriguez star first sacker of Gene McCann's Americans left Park City for New York to sail to Havana. He plans to play with the Havana Seds in Cuba league during winter. Admirers crowded the station to bid him farewell as he topped Bridgeport in batting at .294 and made dazzling catches that saved infielders many errors.
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Joel Rodriguez
Gene McCann
Park City
New York
Havana
Joel
Rodrigues
Newfeld Park
Russian Soviet Denied Standing in U S Courts
Federal Judge Manton ruled the Russian Soviet government has no standing as a litigant in U S courts because the United States had not recognized the Soviet government. The suit by the Russian Socialist Federated Soviet Republic and former agent Ludwig Martins sought possession of Russian steamships in New York waters.
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New York
United States
Manton
Executive Department
Bridgeport Irish to Attend State Meeting
One hundred members of the Thomas Francis Meagher Branch Friendy of Irish Freedom of Bridgeport will attend the State Convention in New Haven on Sunday. The meeting is a business affair with national officers speaking, including Dermod Lynch, national secretary.
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Priendy
Irish Freedom of Bridgeport
New Haven
Ispeak
Dermod Lynch
Builders Win Suit for Payment of Materials
Judge John K. Booth in Common Pleas court awarded Masters' Builders Company of Cleveland, Ohio $12.87 against Frank M. Clark of Bridgeport. The case arose from a bill of $108 for building materials claimed not to have been ordered.
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Common Pleas Court
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Sixth District Democratic Social Women Event Hosted
The Sixth District Democratic Social Women invite voters to a gathering at 130 North Avenue rooms at seven o clock tomorrow. Attorney William W. Bent, former Democratic town committee chairman, will explain voting, the party platform, and other voter info. A musical program by Miss Catherine Lombard and Miss Julie Carten is planned with refreshments.
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Democratic Town Committee
Catherine Lombard
Julie Carten
Hamilton Commandery to Attend Big Field Day
Hamilton Commandery Knights Templar will attend the state field day in Hartford on Saturday October 8 marking the 125th anniversary of Hamilton Commandery's institution. Bridgeport Masons meet at 9 45 a m in tall uniform at the Masonic temple and march with the Wheeler and Wilson band to the railroad station for a special train to Hartford.
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Knights Templar
Knights
Hartford
Bridgeport
King Constantine Receives Warm Welcome in Athens Return
King Constantine arrives from Brussels to an affectionate reception in Athens. He proceeds to the palace with Crown Prince George and Minister Theotokis, attends prayers at the cathedral, and is welcomed as a symbol of Greece's continued victory and war success. Jack Maher, Bridgeport star, transfers to Choate Prep after five weeks training with Choate football. He is known for multi sport prowess and prior Hilltop contributions.
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Choate Prep
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Choate
Keene
New Hampshire
Jean
Wallingford Prep
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Associated Press
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Nicholas
Theotokis
Safety 18 Ignored At Puritan Show
Monday night’s boxing event at the Armory ignored key safety provisions of the new state boxing act. The ring floor was not padded beyond a thin carpet, risking skull fractures or brain injury if a boxer falls. City commissioners and promoters appeared lax, underscoring calls for stricter enforcement of the act.
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A. A
Ast Lunder
City Boxing Commission
Monda
Emma Harvester Loses Favorite In Grand Circuit
In Columbus on September 21 two Grand Circuit stake events, the Board of Trade 2:05 pace and the Chamber of Commerce 2:03 trot, each $3,000 purses, highlighted a five race card. Emma Harvester as 2:08 trot favorite failed to sprint, Kilowatts strong enough to win with two heats in 2:94 1-4. Johnny Quirk beat Roy Gratton in Hing Stake last week, Gratton among favorites but faded. Hal N. C. A. driven by C. A. Valentine won the 2:17 pace amid controversy. Valentine earned $100 NS A share. Bessie Worthy captured the 2:19 trot, Selka swept the 2:09 trot after Bilston won heat one. Peter Manning did not start. a strong wind kept the track tempers high and deferred all.
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Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Emma Harvester
Colorado
Johnny Quirk
Jover Roy Gratton
Hing
Murphy
Hoey Gratton
N.C. A
C. A. Valentine
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Mr. Valentine
N.S. A
Bessie Worthy
Selka
Bilston
Peter Manning
Bridgeport Eleven Works Out At Newfield Sparke
Bridgeport’s football squad under Connie Lewis and King Brady held a high intensity practice at Newfield Sparke last night. From 7:30 to 10:00 the team sharpened signal work, ball handling, and passing on a bright field as a crowd of several hundred watched. Another session is planned for Thursday night ahead of the season opener.
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Weldgeport
Connie Lewis
Newheld Sparke
King Brady
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