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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1922

Page

18

Coaches Tinker With Lafayette Line Ahead of Richmond Game

Penn Sept 23 reports shift filled by Sutherland guiding substitutions on second team. Ackroyd new to pivot, Gough Rutherland predicts strong bid. Rawng to Mackie, Duty to tackle as Ford sidelined with shoulder injury.

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Bezdek Highlights Weak Spots In Penn State Team

Shath College, Pa. Sept. 28. Bezdek pointed out weaknesses after the varsity and second Penn State elevens played a hard scrimmage yesterday. He focused on backs and noted penalties from onside plays as a recurring issue in the early season showing. The coach attributed these miscues to overanxiety among players and cited near 100 yards in penalties against Saint Bonaventure as an example.

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Flournoy Signs Gibbons and Milke For Street Bout

New York, Sept. 25. Match promoter Frank Flournoy of Madison Square Garden signed Bully Miake and Tom Gibbons, both of St Paul, to fight in a street bout at his arena on October 18. The winner may box light heavyweight champion Harry Greb, if reinstated by the New York State Athletic Commission.

New York Frank Flournoy Madison ‘Square Garden Bully Miake Tom Gibbons St.Paul Gwitner Harry Greb New Yorktate Athletic Commission

Fellowcraft Pin Artists to Start League Play Tonight

The Fellowcraft bowling league opens tonight at Algon Alley in New Haven with teams Anawan versus Connecticut Rock, Day Ye, Oliva Branch, St. John's 3 and Wooster versus Adelphi. The scene features players from New Haven Bridgeport Stratford in a packed schedule.

Fellowcraft New ‘Haver Saga apsteRga New Heaven Bridgeport Stratford Anawan Connecticut Rock Day Oliva St. John’s Wooster Adelphi

Dempsey dodges talk of bout with Wills in New York

New York report outlines Jack Dempsey avoiding commitment to a Wills fight while weighing rival contenders. It notes Dempsey favors Wills but demands guarantees, compares Miske Greb Carpentier and others, and highlights public interest in the Wills clash amid shifting offers and training plans.

New York Dempsey Wills Misie Grob Carpentier Firpo Brennan Willard Tack John Gon Beckett Jess Willard Finno Dempsey Ilsaurns Thermalt AH Wills Miske Dempney Degarves St. Paul Harry Greb Livle Greb Nots Grewern Greb Red Dred Georges Carpentier Luis Firpo Jack Bill Jess Demp Joss Jimmy DeForest DeForest Teledo

Navy Coaching Staff Completed with Country Moore Arrival

At Annapolis on September 28, Country Moore joined Navy to complete the coaching staff. Moore, guard on the 1914 and 1920 Navy elevens and former varsity crew captain, will assist head coach Tommy Seatte Bolles, who shared duties with Weidern at left tackle last year. Bolles, crew captain, weighs about 185 pounds and appears fit as the squad closes its recruitment.

Yannapolis Naval Academy Moore Naval Tommy Seatte Bolles Weidern Ag Iba

Applications for Use of Gym on File

The Board of Recreation has received several applications to use the City Gymnasium on Stratford avenue. The Summerfield church team Boy Scouts and the Mohawk A C O have requested floor space to train basketball teams. The Recreation Board meets on October 11 to review requests. Repairs are underway and expected to finish within a week.

Board of Recreation Stratford Avenue Boy Scouts Mohawk A. OC Recreation Board

Wesleyan Opens Fall Baseball Practice for 35 Candidates

In Middletown on September 2 and 8, Wesleyan started fall practice for baseball candidates with 35 players under Coach Warren. The squad includes last year's pitchers Lopsteith Ginploy and Moure, plus Stellar, a former Oberlin star, among others.

Middletown Wesleyan Warren Stellar Oberlin College Lopsteith Ginploy Moure

Jackson Lightweight Wille Jackson Signs For Three Fights

boxer Wille Jackson of the Bronx in old time form signs for three bouts under manager Frank Bagley. He is slated to fight Willie Doyle in Newark on October a Jimmy Goodrich in Buffalo October, and another card in Detroit on Columbus Day.

Wille Jackson Bronx Frank Bagley Jackson Willie Doyle Newark Jimmy Goodrich Buffalo Tober Sigret Ina Troit Mich

Ratner and Downey Set for Boston Showdown in October

Harlem middleweight Auglener Ratner plans a title duel with rugged Ohio rival Bryan Downey in Boston on October 16. The forthcoming bout targets a decisive ten round decision in a packed arena.

Auglener Harlem Colummbus Ohio Bryan Downey Boston

Malone to face Shade in Detroit ten round bout

Jock Malone the noted St Paul middleweight, under Nate Lewis, is slated to box Shade of Detroit in a ten round bout at Lenox A. K. of Detroit on Oct 2. The event, part of Malone's rising schedule, was arranged amid plans to form a city league and postponed as officials reschedule.

Jock Malone St. Paul Nate Lewis Detroit Mich Lenox A. K Malone

Distrust and Fear Delays Full Recovery in Europe

Dr Day told Kiwanis members that distrust and fear hinder Europe's recovery after the war. He described French occupation as provoking tension, noted German and Swiss economic strains, and cited changes in public sentiment toward the Kaiser while highlighting the need for confidence among nations and people.

Europe Willim Horate- Diy United Congregational Ehure Kiwanis Club Siratiela Hotel Hurope France Day Garmin Contabulary Thy Daly Custom House Constantinople Pay Switzerland Mc. Day Raoe Regulators Germany Dr. Day Kaiser Agking & Walter Dann Kaiser

Day declares Europe an armed camp risk to peace

Dr Day contrasts European fear with American calm, urging trust in the United States and praising local Kiwanis clubs for fostering a wholesome community amid wartime tensions. He warns against distrust that could destabilize alliances and peace efforts.

Europe Day Bridgeport Kiwanis Club

Greenwich Property Valuations Increase in 26 Percent

Special town assessors Palmer, Banks, Well and colleagues report a 26 percent rise in Greenwich property valuations. They emphasize the Grand List will not raise taxes, as rates depend on the overall amount of property. The prior Grand List was about 56 million dollars and is forecast at 65 million this year.

Frank I. Palmer John HH Banks Harold

Amundsen-10 Takes First Air Mail Across North Pole

Seattle dispatch reports Captain Ronald Amundsen plans a polar air mail flight from Alaska to Northern Europe with a mail sack from Nome students. Weather delayed departure. letters may reach Europe sooner than traditional routes, gaining historic value for recipients.

Amundsen North Pole Seattle Wash Ronald Amundsen Alayska Europe yNorth Pole

Explorer Plans Winter Camp Near Wainwright Alaska

A traveler departs from the Mininft camp en route to Wainwright, located about 100 miles southwest of Point Barrow, to winter while awaiting favorable conditions for the proposed Is.

Mininft Wainwright Point Barrow

Fairfield Annual Town Meeting To Be Monday

Fairfield residents are reminded that the annual town meeting will be held Monday in the Town hall from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The meeting will consider reports and financial matters, set appropriations, authorize borrowing 210000, and elect officers. Pancho Villa and other boxing notes appear in separate notices within the page.

Fairfield Patried Spedial Maii Shere Edward

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