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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1920

Page

10

Bogash to headline Clover A C show in Casino bout

Boston notes that Louis Bogash, a crowd favorite, will fight Johnny Kid Alberts as the main event at the Clover A C show to be held next Monday night at the Casino. Bogash has fought across New England and aims to win, with six supporting bouts promised and the card billed as the season’s best.

Louis Bogash Bogash Massachusetts Rhode Island New Hampshire Sam Driver Clover A. C Johnny Kid) Alberts Alberts Cbs New Jersey Philadelphia New York Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Tex Rickard United States Rickard Paris Dempsey Campentier Anthony J. Drexel Biddle International Sporting Club Hotel Commodore Ball Room Major Biddle Carpentier Europe

Gossip at Crasho Show Highlights Night of Boxing Action

Les Lev reports a lively Crasho show with Eddie Reilly refereeing bouts and Mac earning eight dollars for stepping in. Travers and Arrah weighed 127 and 118 pounds respectively. Jim Coffey impressed with clinching while chaos and a balky gong added to the night’s color.

Les Lev Eddie Reilly Mike Arrah Travers Mickey Arrah

Fewster Hurled to Injury After Fast Ball Hit

In Jacksonville on March 2, Yankees' young outfielder Wilson Fewster suffered a head injury from Jeff Pfitzer's fast ball yesterday. Dr J B Black and specialist Dr Frederick Bowen treated him. He remained conscious but unable to speak with potential hemorrhage signs. no fracture detected and recovery hoped if brain injury is ruled out.

Jacksonville Fls Wilson Fewster Yankees Jeff Pretfer J. B. Black Frederick Bowen

Heinie Zimmerman Returns to Fordham Practice

Fordham baseball resumed outdoor drills after a muddy break. Heinie Zimmerman, former Giants third baseman, joined the Bronx Collegians and participated in two hours of batting and fielding as Coach Devlin praised the team’s prospects for the opening game against Boston College on April 1 at Fordham Field.

New York Fordham Heinie” Zimmerman Giants Bronx Aelding Devlin Boston Courge Fordham Field

Red Sox Show Pep and Beat Giants Again

In San Antonio on March 26 the Red Sox shut out the Giants 3 to 0 behind Allen Russell who pitched seven innings of three hit ball. New York used Barnes Toney and Winters to steady the offense as errors aided Boston in a low tasting wallop night.

San Antonio Tex Giants Red Sox Boston McGraw Allen Russell New Yorkers Jess Barnes Fred Toney Winters Russell New York Gonzales McCarty Smith Devine Walters

Yankees Swept Again as Brooklyn Beats them 2 to 0 in Florida

In Jacksonville, the Brooklyn club shut out the Yankees 2 to 0 marking a three-run pace in five games. Pfeffer’s unsteady start followed by Meusel and Vick’s failed chances doomed New York, while Fewster and Ruth offered little resistance. Walter Pipp absorbed a jaw injury from a throw and did not return.

Jacksonville Fla Brooklyn Yankees Yanks Uncle Robbie Pfeffer Bob Meusel Sam Vick Missielely Wilson Fewsster Tra Jack Jets Pratt Duffy Lewis Fewster Ruth Bells Meusel Koney Vick Walter Pipp Muddy Ruel

Allen Fails To Knock Coffey In Armory Smoker

Fifteen hundred fans packed the Armory A. A. for Crasho A. C. second smoker. Ren Alien and Mohawk Jim Coffey fought four fast rounds to a draw. Mickey Travers drew with Mike Arrah as Travers’s carelessness met Arrah’s solid punching. Billy Prines defeated Young Luby in convincing fashion. George Hall beat Young Torontoe in four rounds. Coffey clinched repeatedly while Allen opened only a few times before the final bell.

Fang Armory A. A Crasho A. C Red Allen Ren Alien Jim Coffey Mike Arrah Mickey Travers Billy Prines Golden Valley Young Luby West End George Hall Crasho Toronto Allen-Coffey Allen Coffey Fred Mary Ann Lake Red New Haven New York Mickey Arrah New

Magee Did Not Sign 1919 Contract Denial

New York March 6 The latest form showing Lee Magee played with the Chicago Cubs last season despite not signing a contract is denied at National League headquarters. President Heydler says Magee is unfamiliar with baseball procedures and that his Brooklyn contract bound him as he was transferred.

New York Lee Magee Chicago Cubs Magee Heydler Brooklyn Chicago Ma Bee Jake Daubert Cincinnati Dodgers Tom Griffith Billy Kopf Kopf Grifith Traile

Matty Mathewson Skips Lunch Habit in San Antonio

Christy Mathewson arrives from the ball park to the hotel in San Antonio at noon but forgoes luncheon. He explains as a youth at a prep school he skipped lunch to keep playing baseball, forming a habit of dispensing with a midday meal to toss the ball around each day.

Matty Christy Mathewson San Antonio Ball Park

Russell at Work On Fourth Picture

William Russell and director Emmett J. Flynn have left Hollywood for Santa Barbara to film Leave It to Me by Arthur Jaack son. This is the fourth picture Russell has made for Fox under Flynn's direction.

William Russell Emmett J. Flynn Hollywood Santa Barbara Arthur Jaackson Fox

Ribbons Ready for Ansonia in Sunday State Final

Having defeated Stamford to take the first game of the state title series, the Blue Ribbons meet Ansonia Sunday night at Colonial Hall seeking a second straight win. Manager Leavy fields Eddie White Nat Holman Chris Leonard Brugey Behnert against Ansonia stars Wassmer Calder Harvey Roach Fuller guards Wright plans to lure Johnny Beckman from Stamford. Referee Murray will oversee the 8 oclock clash.

Stamford Blue Ribbons Ansonia Colonial Hall Leavy Eddie White Nat Holman Chris Leonard Brugey Behnert Wassmer Calder Harvey Roach Fuller Jason Wright Wright Johnny Beckman Murray

Bodie Leaves Yankees After Indefinite Suspension

Jacksonville March 25 Ping Bodie the hard hitting outfielder for the Yankees has been suspended indefinitely by Miller Huggins. Bodie left the field mid game and headed for New York to settle domestic difficulties claiming personal matters more important than baseball. The club may seek waivers or a trade while Boston and other teams show interest in the veteran outfielder.

Jacksonville Fla Ping Bodie Miller Huggins Bodie New York Huggins Odie

Greb Defeats George Brown In Twelve Round Bout

Pittsburgh light heavyweight Harry Greb won a referees decision over George Knockout Brown of Chicago in twelve rounds in Denver. The bout drew the crowd, with Fritz Hartman noted for his pre bout entrance as the show opened and a light shower of water greeted him.

Denver Colo Harry Greb Pittsburgh George Knockout Brown Chicago

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