Open Air Fight Plans At The Ball Park In 1923
The Bridgeport Times reports possible open air boxing at Bridgeport Baseball Park if Newfield Park lease allows. A loophole may permit boxing despite the current Jim O'Rourke stipulation restricting fights on the grounds. Promoters eye Chaney Kaplan rematches and a Garden confrontation as Herman’s post California career draws mixed reviews.
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THE
Bridgeport Times
Ball Park
George FE
Firstbrook
Bridgeport
Newfield Park
Jim O'Rourke
Chaney
Ward
O'Rourke
Herman
Eddie Meade
McKerrick
Dan McKerrick
Herman's Manor
Jack Mpeey
Hanes
McKetrick
Kaplan
Haven
Adukts
Eastern League Outlaws Seek Return Tickets
Eastern League magazines in New 1 at New York on Dec 28 will hear appeals from several players seeking reinstatement. The Louisville meeting reportedly moved toward restoring their eligibility for the fold. Reported targets include Ned Cameron Chet Sweatt Jim of Albany Eddie Fish from Pittsfield Eddie King and Ken Doiteiger brothers Peter Burnett Eddie Lennox Bob Messenger Lefty Hartington and others.
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Magaines
New
Outlaws
Louisville
Judge Tandis
B. L
Ned Cameron
Ys Albany
Chet Sweatt
Ana Jim
Hii Fish
Pittsfed
Eddie” King
Ken
Earl Doiteiger
Worcester
Steel Fencues
Peter Burnett
Waterbury
Tme
Leaenea
Springfield
Eddie
Principal Moore Praises Bridgeport High Athletes at Banquet
Principal James C. Moore of Bridgeport High lauded the Red and Black football team, managers, and captain Frank Mertens at a postseason banquet in the high school lunch room. Speakers included Toastmaster Charles Den Dy and Lynn W. Wilson of the Board of Education. Moore praised teamwork, noted season obstacles, and expressed hope for a championship eleven in 1923.
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Chek Creaton
James ©. Moore
Bridgeport High School
Hanet
Charles den Dy
Mish School Athletic Association
Lynn W. Wilson
Board of Education
James C. Moore
Faidie Reilly
Kenneth Stobbins
Frank Mertens
Moore
B. Hos
Ema
Eddie Reilly
Found of Education
Education Board
Anders
East Bridgeport
Frank Mertesa
Eadie Reilly
Mr. Fisher
Kenneth Robbins
Charles Denny
Anuula Adame
Eadie Silugero
Tommy Murphy
Toger Carroll
Cchaser
Seapee
Cubs Loading Up with Young Blood for 1923 Campaign
The Chicago Cubs plan a pennant chase with the youngest roster in the majors. Only Grover Alexander is a veteran pitcher. Ray Grimes appears set to win first base, with catching led by O Farrell and supported by Wirts and Leo Hartnett.
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Chicago Cubs
Chicago
Cuba
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Alexander
Sily
Charley Molloeber
Cubs
Ray Grimes
Ter Pavers
Eoins
Karden
O'Farrell
O'Parrett Willhey
Wirts
Leo Hartnett
Lynch Smith Title Bout Tonight at Garden Bantamweight Show
Joe Igneh and Midget Smith meet at weight for a bantamweight title bout tonight at the Garden. Lynch vows to KO the challenger within eight or nine rounds and retain the title won last summer from Johnny Ruff. The card’s semifinal pairs Kid Williams with Harry Leonard.
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Joe Igneh
Italian track stars to compete in eastern meets
Italian track star De Yvadion is coming to New York with Guillemot and Joln Ray amid talks of Italian walker Frigerio joining winter meets in the East. Hoe swept major 1920 meet races, winning both the 5,000 and 16,000 events at the 9 games in 1320.
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New York
de Yvadion
Guillemot
Joln Ray
Frigerio
Holidays Halt Pitt Smashes Bowling Action
Bowling on local alleys slows as holidays cut activity. Many leagues including Howland Alliance Post Office Park City Arcade and M C A are postponed due to workers on holiday duties and heavy Christmas business.
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Howland Alliance
Park City
Post Office
Naval Academy announces 1923 sports schedules including crew race
The athletic board of the United States Naval Academy releases 1923 schedules across five sports rowing swimming boxing wrestling and gymnastics. The highlight is the crew race between Harvard and Navy set for May 8 in Annapolis Maryland. The boxing team features a Canada formed squad from Toronto McGill and Queens universities with bouts at Mare Island.
Giants Philadelphia Trade Gabble Abuzz This Winter
New York reporter David J Walsh links John J McGraw and William Baker of Philadelphia in prospects of a holiday trade. McGraw reportedly offered pitchers Barnes and potential outfielder Shivners in exchange for players to strengthen the Giants pitching staff, with talks hinting at Meadows or Ring as targets. Baker jokes about Meadows staying in Philadelphia until he grows whiskers.
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David J. Walsh
New York
John J. McGraw
Wit Ham Kk. Baker
Philadelphia
John
Willam
William
John Tie
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati
Acto
Adolpho Lugue
Tierney
Siti
McGraw
Willian
Lee Meadows
Jimmy Ring
William Craves
Joe Barnes
Ralph Shivners
Giants
Barnes
Art Nehl
John Scott
Hugh McQuillan
Baker
Meadows
Big Grid Tilts for Giant Field
New York December 22 1923 reports the Polo Grounds will host most major football games for New York teams next season with the Yankees possibly pressed into competition. Jim Tierney, Giants secretary, notes strong requests from 1922 opponents seeking rematches while Notre Dame and Centre loom as future entries.
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New York
Pelo Grounds
Yankee Stadium
Jim Tierney
James
New York Giants
Yankees
Polo Grounds
Notre Dame
Centre Ee
Halls Triumph in Summerfield Basketball Tilt
In Summerfield yesterday Hall team edged the bannered opponent 4 to, led by Keefe Baytey Lamorett and Flynn Meehan. Ti Weney Rick Flynn McCue and other lineup players contributed as the Hall pair secured a narrow victory.
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Summerfield
Hall
Keefe
Baytey
Lamorett
Eeele
Summierfield
Ti Weney
Rkick
Flynn Meehan
McCue, Rf
Lincoln Girls Triumph Over Barnum In Close Court Battle
Lincoln school girls dominated Barnum in a hard fought basketball game winning by a 4% to 6 score. Lincoln lineup included M. Linchicx at right forward R Maurits at left forward Ro Parks HL Ken tricks S Shirra and ig. Barnum lineup featured M Satit C Carron HH Clark A Robstock Kuzio and H Avery.
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Lincoln School
Barnum
Lincoln
M. Linchicx
R Maurits
Ro Parks
HL Kentricks
S. Shirra
Ig. Barnum
M. Satit
C. Carron
HH. Clark
A. Robstock
Kuzio
H. Avery
Signing of Gene Sarazen in Briarcliff Club deal shocks guests
Gene Sarazen, formerly a Brooklawn Club caddie, signs as professional at the Briarcliff Club for two years, with a record salary undisclosed. Gene McCann visits New York, staying at Yankee offices on a cold day as he plans winter travel to South Norwalk. Jimmy Burns claims Pete August can defeat Kid Kaplan in a 120-pound bout and the midweight title dispute heats up. Joe Murphy, Notre Dame star, quits basketball to focus on studies, leaving Bridgeport teammates saddened by his decision.
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Herman-Kaplan
Herman
Kid Kaplan
Kaplan
California
Howe
East
Silver City
Moor
Billy Defor
Andy Chaney
Vincent “Pepper Mertin
Jack Bernstein
Calliforniaa
Defoe
Stan
Attle
Vincent Pepper Martin
Chaney
Terman
New York
Temple of
Swat
Baltimore
Nati
Bernstein
Kid Sullivan
Veooklya
Garden
Jack Bernstain
Hermon
Pioneer A.C
Bone
Werman
Saturda Terman
Kid Warner
Dwiees
Beth
Sti
Eddie Brady
Brooklyn
Ierman
Nimarif Teast
Kaplani
Tto
Gene Sarazen
Brooklawn Club
Briarcliff Club
Gene McCann
Metropolis
Yankee
Gene
Society Department
Tribune Sporting Page
Norwalk
Conn
August
Jimmy
Mohawk) Burns
Pete August
Joe Smith
Fairfield Avenue
Pete
Kid
Joe” Murphy
T J. Jr
Notre Dame
Joe
Murphy
Bridgeport
Keating Denies Worcester Signing Amid Managerial Talks
Joseph P. Keating athletic director and Devereux schools staffer in Berwyn Pa. spending holidays with parents on Park Place has denied circulating reports that he was signed by Eddie Bayrs as Worcester Baseball Club manager. Before Bayrs selection as Worcester manager, Jack Flynn negotiated Keating to play next season, leaving Keating free to sign with any club.
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Joseph P. Keating
Devereux
Berwyn
Park Place
Eddie Bayrs
Worcester
Eayrs
Jack Flynn
Keating
V. F. W. Pinners Roll Buckley S Meet All Stars
The V F W Pinners bowling team, defending champions of the Veterans Bowling League for 1921 22, will meet the All Stars of Anderson at Newfield Bowling Rink Friday night. Members report at 7 50 p m sharp at Newfield Alley.
Bridgeport High Girls Set for Wallingford Clash
Bridgeport High travels to Wallingford tomorrow afternoon to face Wallingford High in a second matchup this week. The locals aim for victory after a confident run and a 29 to 2 win last Saturday at Hilton gym. The lineup lists Toakowitch, Anesors, Pwans, Drew, Athoren, Crehan, and Roach as starters. Johnny Dundee has signed to fight Tommy O'Brien in Milwaukee on December 29 after O'Brien’s prior win over top Western lightweights.
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Bridgeport High
Wallingford
Wallingford High
Red
Jack Sneeies
Hilton
B. H
Mary Ters
Mary To'akowitch
Anesors
Florence Pwans
Mary Drew
May Athoren
Passaic Wins 106 to 16 in Open Victory
Passaic High School opened the season with a 106 to 16 win over Ocean City High School, marking its 91st straight victory on the basketball court. The last defeat for Passaic was March 10, 1919, to Union High School in the Lowe high school champion tournament at Rateers College, New Brunswick.
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Passaic
N. J
Passaic High School
Ocean City High School
Union HM Ht School
Lowe High School
Rateers College
New Brunswick
Cate Hich Stars in Singer League Bowling Meet
Date night at Park City saw individual standout Cate Hich roll a 126 single and 307 total. Team No 2 won three straight games while No 5 defeated No 8, and No 4 claimed the odd game from No 1.
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Park City Delves
Randolph in B H S lineup in Wilby tilt
Randolph and B H S face Wilby High in Waterbury in Brass City game. Coach Kenneth Hobins improvises with second string as Kay Whalen is out with a knee injury. Charlie Randolph moves to pivot, Andy Mrazik shifts to forward, Louis Cohen and Erickson cover guard. Delegation of Red and Black rooters travels with the team. The game is set for Hilltop gym tomorrow, the first meeting between independent athletic associations from Lyon Terrace schools.
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Kenneth Hobins
Choy
Ted
Wilby High
Waterbury
Brass City
Kay Whalen
Altar
Hy Te
Harfoord
Hert Cohen
Whalen
Charlie Randolph
Andy Mrazik
Forard
Louis Cohen
Erickson
Congress
Con High School
Hilltop
Iit
Congress High School
Lyon Terrace
Delaney Fisher Bout Postponed To January 14
Promoter Al Jennings wires that the Delaney vs Fisher return bout in Providence has been postponed until after the holidays. A new date is expected to be January 14 with Delaney seeking further offers while Fisher faces Stamford and Providence promoters.
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Tack Delaney
Young Fisher
Providence
al Jennings
Delaney
Dane
Youngs Mack
Stamford
Falk River
Lock City
Jone Ninge
Conti Beaten by Horemans in Dual billiard matches
Edouard Hovermann of Conti, a rising French billiard player, lost to Horemans in two S080 potnt bull line matches at Harford's billiard rooms. Afternoon score 300 to 170. evening 209 to 10 percent. Conti plans to continue today with exhibitions and blocks of 500 points each night on January 8, 10, and 11 as they chase the Watch Champion title.
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Edouard Hovermann
Europe
Conti
France
Hariford
Yesterd
Lisste
Telefan
Aetia
Cusat
Toe Thackwray
Cont
Chicame
Jake Scharrer
LAO Pont
Xilven
Chance Chapion Wuloppe
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