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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1922

Page

7

Thackery To Stage Star Billiard Exhibition In Bridgeport

Bridgeport readers will see two top billiard talents, Delzium and European champion Conti, in a Tuesday exhibition at Joe Thackam Parlors on Broad Street. The 300 point matches start in the afternoon and evening with extra demonstrations. Horemans, a celebrated player, joins the lineup, promising spectators a display of skill and showmanship.

THE Bridgeport Times Thackery Chick Creaton Bridgeport Tvo Delzium Europe Seli Prench Joe Thackam Broad Street Jo'vlock

Delaney Gibbons Bout In Sight At Hogan's Armory

Late Delaney trains to restore his Knockout King reputation. Jeontender Ls Al Jennings prepares for a middleweight clash as Dixon arrives in town to spar. Panama Portuguese fighter Pumimac has defeated Sailor Mardon and others as Danama seeks challengers in his division.

Delaney Jeontender al Jennings Tsai Gibbons St. Peni Pannum George Dixon BIS Hogan's Armory A Danama Sam Laneford Hymie Brown Butters Preston Brow Panama Mys Joe Smith

East End Big 5 Star Team Aims for Fast Pace Meet

East End Big 5 features a star lineup including Hart Breibes and Koolie liner with fast reputations. The Duskeete cage squad is set to clash tomorrow as Legion claims speed in a suburban district event with Sherman Omart and Vaireio't among noted contributors.

Hart Breibes Ie Koolie Winder Eutiita Marr Loxton Junge Conter

Yale and Harvard Plan Meeting Abroad with Oxford and Cambridge

Yale and Harvard officials invited overseas to a meeting with Oxford and Cambridge. Worly proposed the date and arrangements, with William J. Biuzham assisting the effort and expected to help coordinate.

Yale Harvard Cambritze Maes Pormiol Oxford Drige

Charley White Emerges as Rival for Leonard Title

Charley Waite a Chicago lightweight challenged Henry Leonard after a sensational win at Madison Square Garden. White secured a technical knockout in the tenth round when Jichie Mitchell’s corner threw in the towel, despite Mitchell’s early aggression. Other notable bouts included Johnny Shugrus defeating Elino Mores in the semifinal and Filipino Flores competing for a longer stretch in the undercard.

New York Charley Waite Chicago Henry Leonard Jiichie Mitchell Milwaukee Madison Square Garden White Mitchell Groeey Bards Ty Whites Johnny Shugrus Jersey City Elino Mores Plores Singe United States Shusrue Wihe Javkaon Johns Purves Thine Azo

Gibbons Defeats Billy Miske in First Minnesota Pro Bout

Tommy Gibbons earned the unanimous decision over Billy Miske in ten rounds marking his first official bout victory since boxing was legalized in Minnesota. Gibbons dominated from the start, with Miske catching a lucky moment in the sixth and both men sustaining cuts. The win feeds talk of a future match with Dempsey as Gibbons seeks heavyweight contention.

Pats Des Tommy Gibbons Talay Bis Dix Billy Mike Minnesot Gibbons Dempsey Tex Rickard New York St. Paul Miske

Prince Busy in Training Stirring Newark Bout Plans

Billy Prince trains intensely in Opal Street Columbia for a Newark bout. Congress weight cut to 20 pounds. an ongoing 10 year sparing career noted. Manager Paul Negg suffers a damaged nose from recent sparring sessions.

Billy Prince Industriopal Columbia Ae Newark Congress

Boxing card near Christmas at Stamferd Bust show

Leo Johteon in demand for a bout at the Stamferd Bust show during Christmas week. The dusky fighter appears to be in best shape to meet his opponent in the 325 class. Leo also booked for another appearance at Danbury with Jenn McNabb listed as his handler for the Columbia A- CV event.

Leo Johteon Leo Danbury Kis Jenn McNabb Columbia

Lulu's New York Romance Sparks Management Question

A fragment notes that a figure named Lulu has left a local circle to go to New York and reportedly hooked up with an up man. The text hints at ongoing rumors about a potential quick marriage under new management, with local officials giving mixed opinions.

Lulu New York

Woman leads fair event with high score in Warrenton

Mary Afien of Scaredals and Barer of Warrenton win at the Hem test rifts shooting event. Afien posts 122 points out of 139 possible while Barer finishes second with 11 to 1. FLA Statery of the New York Adh Club records 86 in a practice scrimmage. Johnny Leonard wins a separate event with a 4168 score at Malem, Miss.

Faemuret Oewn Barer Warrenton Gor Stub Mas Mary Afien Fla Statery New York

Fogel In Critical Condition After Stroke

Horace Fogel former manager of the New York Giants and ex president of the Philadelphia National League club is dying at his home. He suffered a stroke yesterday and today his condition is critical. Fogel was a notable Philadelphia sports figure.

Bune Teaha Comtertul Philadelphia Horace Fogel Ramaser New York Giants Philadelphia National League Club Piladelphia Sports Gstitar

Dartmouth B B Hanover S H plans 1931 baseball schedule

Dartmouth B B Hanover S H outlines a busy 1931 athletic season. Thirty-one games fill the baseball schedule as concluded by the coach. The team will tour the South for spring practice meeting Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia in Atlanta during Easter recess.

Hanover S. H University of Georgia Georgia Tech University of Pennsylvania Atlanta

Sid Marks Set to Return as Kane's Key Player Next Season

Sid Marks, a standout forward from the North End base, will rejoin Kane for another season. The crackerjack forward is known for his strong hitting and powerful play.

Sid Marks North End

New Boxer McCarty Promises Debut in City Ring

Canadian boxer Jack McCarty arrives in town and works out daily at the Columbia A. C. G. with Paul Nagy arranging a bout and taking bets. McCarty eyes a scheduled fight around the 14th.

Jack McCarty Canada Columbia A. CG Paul Nagy Prince Hia Mangser Rendy McCarty

Pudell Ready for Local Boxing Challenge

Pudell declares readiness to box local youths and take on any challenger. George Dever and Angy Parker are notified as scouts while Quake and Charter Atherton are listed as absent, with Colperbia tent mentioned in the notice.

George Dever Angy Parker Scout Quake Charter Atherton Colperbia

Hitting The Sport Trail In 1928 Baseball Gossip

A collage of baseball and boxing gossip touches on Winona Winter's divorce, World Series memories, Dempsey W illard chatter, Ban Johnson in pink robes, and major league moves. Mentions Dick Myers predictions, future managers Bush and Pletcher, McGraw Greason past stars, Burns and Sallee ventures, Si McDonald for manager, Johnny Evers retirement rumors, and Huggins seeking Collins amid Sox-Yankees trade talks.

Winona Winter Spot Lloyd Simpson Chicago Neal Ball

Better Football Next Year at Yale

Yale announces next season schedule in The Yale News editorial optimism for 1923. It warns of tough opponents including North Carolina Georgia Lucknell Brown and a reshaped lineup with Iowa Williams and Bates. Eight games planned due to shorter preseason. predictions vary but fans expect a championship contender.

New Haven Yale News Am Skydocks North Carolina Georgia Lucknell Brown Iowa Williams Bates Yale

KACEY'S GAME: Knights of Columbus vs Maples

The Knights of Columbus basketball team faces the Maples of New Haven in the High school gym tonight at 8 oclock. K of C lineup Buckiey McCieran Fanning McGrew Rowe Mullaney Judge guards. Maples lineup Taylor Moriarty Morr is Fairbanks Drule Grough Weber Schatzman guards.

Knights of Columbus Maples of New Haven Buckiey McCieran Fanning McGrew Rowe Mullaney Judge Maples Taylor Moriarty Morris Fairbanks Drule Grough Weber Schatzman

Boxing Event at Armory Honors Harry Rowe Audience

A boxing Wouts event at the Armory featured the 238th Company of the 1st Meiers Conga with 200 corps members and 50 guests. Participants included Isomiah beathersquis, Pater Panama George Dixon, Nick Vetite, Sergeant Adams, and Young Saxon. Cantein Phil delivered the sole performance of Mother McCree before attendees Dr Curley, Joe Hurley, Jim Mern, Harry Rowe, and Joe Smith.

Jim Mern Harry Rowe Joe Smith Yes

All Star Football Elevens Picked by East Writers

The New York Review cites a panel of fifteen East Coast writers selecting first and second all eastern teams. Notable names include Pratt Princeton Taylor Navy Parr Navy Lynch Dartmouth Janson Cornell Treat Princeton and more from Yale Colgate Army Harvard and Brown among others.

New York Post Gray Princeton Taylor Navy Ena Parr Navy Lynch Dartmouth Treat Princeton

Rail Pin Tilt in Brew City Bowling Clash

The Wellroad Employes bowling team of Drinzeport will roll the Waterbury Rooi amen on Bob Stone's Wooster alleys in Waterbury City Monday night. Two weeks later Waterbury visits Bridgeport to bowl on Arcade alleys on Jeli street.

Bowums Pany Meriden Tiyland Si Anderson Ae Bos Young Fennelly Wellroad Drinzeport Waterbury Bob Stone Bridgeport Jeli

Y. M. CAGE CARD Preview of Home Game Week

The MH A boys prepare for a tough week of practice to protect their home winning streak against the Professions Collegians visiting the local court next Tuesday night. The match features a tin jersey wearing aggressor in a nine round contest.

Harvard Crimson Open Season with 31–2 Victory Over St Michael's

Former Kubback star Abel rereeese, US champ for 1300 meters, plans a winter comeback after seven years. He entered registration with the Metropolitan AAU to compete for Wilco AA. Cambridge Harvard edged St Michael's College 31–2 with Lowenthal scoring nine baskets on team play.

Abel Rereeese Ameri_ ean Maters Metropolitan Association AL A. U Wilco A.A Cambridge Harvard St. Michael's

Mason Poised to Edge Marino in Meriden Card

Mason trains daily amid snow to meet Spike Marino on the Meriden program with Kid Kaplan and others. Shugrue of Ansonia and Wille Shugrue clash in a key bout while K C Gibbons of Waterbury faces Young Leonard of Wallingford in a preliminary. Kaplan and Herman report ripe form from training camps.

Tack Mason Spike Marino Kid Kaplan Tale Merman New George Dwyer Shugrue Witterbury K. C. Gibhons Waterbury Young Leonard Wallingford Kaplan Herman

Y. M. Juniors Register Kick Against Red Sox

A local youth team led by Joe Schwartz claims a ten game winning streak and dares any rival including Red Sox to face them. manager Schwartz urges Patsy Frank to arrange a Tuesday night match while stating Red Sox have avoided the challenge.

Schwartz Joe Juntos Red Sox Black Tears St. Joe Vatey Frank Patsy Frank Joe Schwartz

Olivets Juniors Defeat Woodpeckers in Close 12-10 Game

Olivet Juniors beat the Woodpeckers 12 to 10 in a basketball contest. Notable players include Jre Ward and Mutehine for Olivet and Quieter and Pomer for Woodpeckers, with several line entries listed in the lineup.

Olivet Woodpeckers Olivet Jre Ward Mutehine Wabbers Cr Wilson

Alpine Practice and Schedule for Two Weeks

Alpines basketball team schedules multiple games over the next two weeks. Tuesday night practices begin at 7 o clock with 11 players needed. Wednesday they face Ridgefield and seek additional games with Maples New Haven Samford Big Five Glenwoods Stamford.

Alpines Ridgefleld Biz ‘Plue Ridgefield George Neiman The Maples New Haven Samford Glenwoods Stamford Nelman

St Joseph TB Association Seeks Quick Open Game

The St Joseph TB Association basketball team invites interest for a game next Monday. The Saints boast players including Robbie Potdex Frank Digon Tommy Coe Rey Welch and others. Call 5 BFrange for practice and game details between 6 and 8 o clock each evening.

St. Josephs TB Saints Thand Robbie Potdex Frank Digon Tommy Coe Rey Welch Jimmy Shel Hea Mul Janey Mellon Burne Ae Gaffney

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