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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1920

Page

7

Bogash Beats Perry In All 12 Rounds At Casino

Louis Bogash, state welterweight champion, dominated Pittsburgh’s Jack Perry for twelve rounds at the Casino, opening a left eye and cauliflower ear and leaving Perry battered and unable to speak after the bout. Bogash weighed 147¾ pounds to Perry’s 147, while New York’s Mike McCabe defeated Sailor Murphy in the 10 round semi and Leo Johnson earned a draw with Youns O’Leary in six.

G. Co. Hawman Louis Bogash Pittsburgh Jack Perry Perry Louie Bridgeport Tiger Penn State Dave Palit Bogash Pittsburg State Street McCabe Mike McCabe New York Sailor Murphy Murphy McGabe Johnson O'Leary Leo Johnson Youns O'Leary Acorn Club O'Leary Johnson Science Pommy Shea Joe Smith Stabte Q Terry O'Connor Hartford Shea O'Connor

League Standings and Results Snapshot

Detroit 3 New York Boston 1 St Louis 1 Chicago 10 Philadelphia 2 Cleveland at Washington wet Games Today Detroit at New York St Louis at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia New York 7 St Louis 4 Brooklyn 1 Pittsburgh 0 Chicago 6 Philadelphia 0 Cincinnati 4 Boston 2 New York at St Louis Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Boston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago

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O'Connor Corner Here in Opening Bout Raises Eyebrows

In the opening bout at the last show, Bogash fought near O'Connor's corner while Red Allen and Tobey Owens controlled the lightweight division and wielded Perry's towel.

To Bogash O'Connor Red Allen Tobey Owens Perry

Water drinker Gitsham aims for Antwerp marathon glory

South Africa’s Christopher Gitsham, famed for an illness ridden Stockholm finish eight years ago, plans to arrive in Antwerp two months early to study the course. The noted runner believes hydration rules will guide his strategy and he remains the country’s top Olympic marathon contender.

Ed Hughes Wheeler Syndicate, Inc Christopher Gitsham South Africa Antwerp Gisham Stockholm Gitsham Kennedy K. McArthur McArthur Grisham Sherring Athens

Purchase to retire from racing at Belmont Park

Purchase, the Derby era standout who defeated Sir Barton in the Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct and ranked among 1819’s top three-year-olds, may not race this year. Owner Sam Hildreth announced the decision at Belmont Park after Purchase suffered a persistent ankle weakness from a fall at Tanrella and could not endure training for a return to form. He may retire to the Rancocas Farm to stand at stud in Hildreth’s planned breeding operation.

Purchase Sir Barton Aqueduct Bes Sam Hildreth Ommondale Belmont Park Tanrel Metropolitan Hildreth

Chevrolet Improves With Hospital Care

Indianapolis news reports Arthur Chevrolet, a participant in the 509 mile Indianpolis motor speedway race, injured in a collision with Rene Thomas yesterday, is improving at a local hospital and is expected to be discharged in a few days barring further communications.

Indianapolis Ind Arthur Chevrolet The Indians Plis Motor Speedway Rene Thomas

Yale Oarsmen shaken after defeat by Cornell and Princeton

New Haven May 25 Yale crews were rearranged after the defeat by Cornell and Princeton. Bilis and Hord switched seats, Driscoll left the beat, Cheney took Lawrences place, Cowles was ousted by Godfrey Rockefeller, Gates moved McCrea, and Finison replaced Bentley in the freshman group.

New Haven Yale Cornell Princeton Bilis Hord Driscoll Cheney Lawrence Cowles Godfrey Rockefeller Gates McCrea Fiinison Bentley

Chaney Defeats Farese In 12 Round Bout

Hartford result reports Hartford Young Chaney defeating Harold Farese of Newark by outpoint in a twelve round boxing match last night. Bati more boxed with Chaney in the event.

Hartford Young Chaney Batimore Harold Farese Newark

Football Stars on Resolute and Vanitie

Two yachts Resolute and Vanitie feature Harvard football centers from past years. Charles J. Nourse serves as the strong man aboard the Vanitie, while Johnny F. Parkinson holds a similar post on the Resolute. After a mast buckling last Saturday observers joked Parkinson was below decks to limit the mast from toppling.

Resolute Vanitie Harvard Yeas Charles J. Nourse Johny F. Parkinson Nourse George Nichols Parkinson Po Jon Herreshoff Air

Princeton May Meet Oxford in London

Unofficial reports say Princeton may face Oxford and Cambridge in a June track meet in London. Princeton’s balanced team aims for two strong showings against the British universities while preparing for the intercollegiate championships on May 28 and 23.

Princeton Oxford Cambridge London

Major league baseball gamblers targeted in nationwide drive

A crackdown on baseball gambling began with arrests at the Polo Grounds during a Yankees versus Tigers game and a Chicago haul of forty seven. The plan extends to all major and minor league parks, aiming to rid the sport of betting by bettors and officials alike.

Chicago New York Polo Grounds Yankees Detroit Tigers

Pal Moore Wins Tight Decision Over Joe Lynch in Jersey City

Pal Moore the Memphis bantamweight outpointed Joe Lynch of the West Side in a crowded Armory A.A. Jersey City ring last night. Moore held the edge and showed periods of clear superiority but lacked a knockout punch to impress the 5,000 spectators who expected a bigger 12 round melee. Lynch looked drawn and below par, not at his best as weight cutting affected him.

Pal Moore Memphis Joe Lynch Iwest Armory A.A Jersey City Moore Lynch Bitsgard

Zeb Terry Showing Ability With Stick

Zeb Terry, a young second baseman, moved from White Sox and Braves to Pirates then Cubs in a series of trades. He excelled with Pittsburgh last season and is now hitting near .490 after being sold to the Cubs by Dreyfus seeking higher pay.

Zohe Zeb Terry Cubs Zeb White Sox Braves Pirates Pittsburgh Dreyfus

Mechanician An Important Asset In Record Race

The mechanic behind the driver plays a vital hidden role in the 800 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Monday. He monitors tires, signals pits, assists during repairs, and communicates by sign language while braced in without protection as he fuels the car, sharing the driver’s thrills though receiving little glory. Antwerp reports note Wislander’s disbarment from Olympic competition for refusing prizes won by Thorpe, and details on track layout, training altitude, and weather expectations for the 1920 Olympic events in Antwerp and Waterloo.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Antwerp Wislander Thorpe Stockholm

Felsch hits sixth homer of season in Chicago win

Philadelphia May 25 The Chicago White Sox battered the Athletics 10 to 2 in the opener of a series. Felsch tied Ruth with his sixth home run of the year, as a great Jackson catch prevented Walker from matching the mark.

Philadelphia Chicago White Sox Naylor Athletics Felsch Ruth Jackson Walker

Tiplitz Defeats Brady of Syracuse in Eight-Round Bout

Philadelphia report notes Jo Tiplitz defeating Ralph Brady of Syracuse by a wide margin at Shibe Park. Brady used clown tactics in the first two rounds, then served as a punching bag as Tiplitz dominated. Weights listed as Brady 183 and Tiplitz 122 1 8.

Philadelphia Jo Tiplitz Ralph Grady Syracuse Shibe Park Brady Tiplitz Trady

Alexander Wins Ninth Straight as Chicago Shuts Out Philadelphia

Chicago blanked Philadelphia 6 to 0 to give Alexander his ninth consecutive win. Rixey allowed two rough innings as Chicago's offense surged. Only Le Bourveau reached second before being doubled off on a liner, with Deal retreating to third.

Chicago Alexander Philadelphia Rixey le Bourveau Deal

Wilde Beats Wallace In Close Toronto Bout

Toronto new boxing result shows Jimmy Wilde of England defeating Patsy Wallace of Philadelphia in a hard fought round bout last night. The match ended close with Wilde narrowly edging Wallace on points in Toronto.

Toronto Jimmy Wilde England Patsy Wallace Philadelphia

Boxing Suspended in New Haven Until Rules Set

New boxing commission has not begun functioning and suspends boxing in New Haven until rules and laws are established. No permits for shows will be issued until the commission decides otherwise. The panel proposes forfeits by boxers and promoters to guarantee contracts once permits resume.

New Haven New Boxing Commission

Jack Britton Ready to Meet All Welters

Jack Britton, welterweight champion, signs to fight three opponents within a little over a week. Joe Borrell in Philadelphia on June 2, Billy Ryan in Cincinnati on June 7, and Johnny Griffith in Akron on Memorial Day. The piece praises his willingness to face tough challenges.

Britton King Jack Joe Borrell Philadelphia Billy Ryan Cincinnati Johnny Griffith Akron Ohio

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