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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1921
Page
2
Lou Bogash and Mike O Dowd fought a hard middleweight bout at the Pioneer Club ending in a draw after a fierce 12 rounds. Bogash showcased clever defense and sharp counters while O Dowd pressed with aggressive swings, but the Bridgeporter held the edge in most rounds according to spectators.
Charley Doessereck offered to pit Louis Bogash against Dave Josenders at the Pioneer Club next week but manager Doc Smith chose to rest Lacey for two weeks. Bridgeport sent 200 fans. players present included Brite Masante Jim der George Dwyer Jim ones Cluck Sweeney day man dack Melch and 19u others. Patsy Bogash will appear again next week with Jimmy Lyons a fast New York West Side fighter. Jimmy O Garty who lost to Louis Bogash months ago at Pioneer was set to fight O Dowd or Bogash. Jimmy Burns Bogash handler returned to Bridgeport without his stolen overcoat. A New York sports bettor wagered 200 on O Dowd near the timekeeper and a judge. Pat Reed recently beat Bogash in the Hub and traveled from Beantown to watch. Jim Rawley bankrolled much of the evening with 350 in bets on Bogash vs Joems. Bogash weighed in at 160 pounds with O Dowd.
New York reports Brooklyn Dodger players touring Cuba faced rumors of poor conduct and rowdyism. Otto Miller and Charles Mahr refute the claims, saying there was no basis for the reports. President Charles Ebbets arranged explanations, and Miller notes the accuser was discharged.
Dec 7 report says Heinie Groh will wear a Giants uniform next season after a deal with the Cincinnati Reds. The swap included cash and players outfielder George Hurns and catcher Mike Gonzales, a Cuban who joined the Giants years ago from the Cardinals. Burns, a veteran, came from Wilca and is noted as one of the players who ever spoke in a Giant uniform.
Jake Schacter world champion at 13 2 balkime bie liarde dominates the afternoon and evening blocks against Conti the French wizard at Daly parlors Schacter tops Conti in both blocks with high runs and averages noted Schaefer shows superiority in the match despite erratic scores across games
Al Ketchell known as The Yankee Poy in his ring days and a former Connecticut lightweight champion will receive a benefit at Volunteer Fire Department Hall No. 2 Tunxis Hill Road Fairfield on Saturday night. A committee will run a dance with an entertainment program and ticket sales are brisk following his arm fracture from a fall at work seven weeks ago.
Bridgeport and Williams elevens clash to settle supremacy on the gridiron Sunday afternoon at Newfield Park. Manager Jack Kearney announced the New Haveners will appear, each side holding a victory. The Maroons, lacking practice in the recent New Haven game, will train a couple times before the contest, expected to draw the season’s banner crowd.
Two local amateur boxers won their bouts in a show last night in Music Hall New Haven. Emil Deschamps decisioned Davy Chaumpo while Arthur Lee knocked out Joe Vincent near the end of the third round. Beary Magnus defeated Tom Gaffney on points, with Magnus also noted as a former New Haven Mc. A. champion who knocked out Billy Glynn last week. Six Bridgeport boys were ready to box but no opponents came forward and they received medals.
Bridgeport boxer Al Ketchell, based in Freeport Long Island, was outpointed by Charley Goodman of Brooklyn in a fast ten round bout for the bantamweight title. Goodman scored late with a solid right hand but Ketchell weathered the blast and the match ended with Goodman edge ahead.
Sailor Fried man plans fights with Johnny Dundee and Lew Tendler, while A I Hildreth Co opens a new sports needs store at 248 Fairfield Avenue. The store, representing Spalding athletic equipment, is led by Mr Hildreth with Edward Hunt and C W Clingan linked to the Spalding group. Also notes include curtain pin care and sturgeon leather used for belting.
Sports column notes Lovey Bogash a promising middleweight title contender despite loss to Mike O Dowd and praises his grit. Kitty Bransfield leaves as Cubs scout. George Me ee Washington retirements due to health after being hit by a ball. Babe Ruth donates to a New York Christmas Tree fund amid other baseball and boxing notes.
New York December 7 Yale and Columbia will meet in a historic intercollegiate regatta on the Harlem River on Saturday April 29. It will be the first race of the season for Columbia and possibly include varsity junior varsity and freshman events with the freshman race likely dropped. Yale agreed to race on the Harlem against expectation and the course choice surprised many who doubted the river’s fitness for competition.
Captain Max Baum likely leads Bridgeport’s top swimmers in the first annual Metropolitan Indoor Championships at Madison Square Garden Tank on January 11 and 12. Eight junior races and a unified event for men and women plus a championship water polo match are on the program.
The report says the Yankees will release about six players before Spring training, with Alec Fermason and veteran Jack Quinn among those likely to depart. Buffalo sources indicate a reshuffle tied to organizational moves and potential trades to St Paul.
Washington December seven Army music will rival the country's finest orchestras and bands. General Pershing orders an Army Music School with Walter Damrosch pledging aid to elevate army standards. The aim is to standardize band music and train personnel to meet service needs.
Mayor Hall decrees blue laws to keep Lund Restaurants and drug stores selling lunches and medicines open from midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday. Tobacco candy soft drinks and ice cream sales are forbidden.
Yale's boxing team will travel to Queens College Ontario soon after opening winter semester with a return match against the Canadian boxers. Last year the visitors were defeated by Eddie Fagan and his strong Yale squad. Captain Brewer cannot box this year leaving Yale with only one of the first years' regulars. More than 200 men are trying out for the team across several weights.
American Legion and Red Men meet at the Fairfield American Legion hall for the local championship game. Referee James 2. Smith will officiate as the two quintets line up with forwards Meyers Light and Moran Fox, centers Bock, W. Burr, guards Leahy and H. Burr.
Four basketball games were played at the Girls Industrial Center of the YWCA on Barnum Avenue. The Yalettes beat the Polysons 15 to 9 led by Marion Androsky with four field goals and a foul. Nellie Crawford and Loetta Dufrene shone in passing. In the prelim, St James' girls defeated Talco Jrs 27 to 6. Two games are set for next Tuesday with teams to be announced.
Al Jennings returns from New York after conference with Leon Flynn about a possible bout for Delaney against Dave Rosenberg or Jim Darcey.
Milford Card basketballers set to play two games, one in Milford on January 20 and a return in Bridgeport on March 5. The squad opens the season Friday at Westport Montreal. Shaughnessy, McGill football coach and ex Syracuse base ball player, is negotiating to move Syracuse franchise to the city with Toronto promoter L Solmen. Kent School wins interscholastic trophy for Harvard admission averages. Loom School places second. Willard quits Kansas and heads to California after selling home and belongings.
In Brooklyn Supreme Court Harry F Sin eler sues for 100000 dollars after buying three year old Playfellow for 100000 pounds claiming the colt wind sucks and cribbs. Analyst James F Johnson notes the case arising from Sinclair’s July purchase of the full brother to Man o War.
President Frazee announces the contract for first baseman Stuffy McInnis. Army, Marienburg, Kansas, Alabama Poly and Bates announce new opponents for next season. Yale and Notre Dame games shift, most at home. Also notes two boxing bouts at Pioneer Club and a Princeton rink project for hockey. Columbia names Frank J. O Neill as head football coach for 19 season. Fordham schedules 18 basketball games including a game at Yale Center.
The Simon Separa will headline the Y M H A basketball night at Madison Avenue Auditorium next Tuesday. The Simons, famed as the East's leading mute team, beat Greenwich K of C 23 to 20 in a thrill-filled game. Notelson, Wexler, and Gordon provided key plays in the close second half.
New York athletic club to host a deciding match between amateur pocket billiards champion J Toward Shoe maker and professional Ralph Greenleaf on Friday and Saturday December 9 and 10. They have met before and each won one game in prior exhibitions.
New Haven runner Douglas of Yale will rest until mid January after a subdued show in the recent intercollegiate cross country event. He failed to display the form that earlier season powered him past Oxford and Cambridge distance flyers at Harrys Stadium last July.
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