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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1920

Page

7

Boxers Prepare for Monday Show at Arena

Boxing fans anticipate a Monday bout between Louis Bogash and John Summers at the Arena on State Street. The prior clash ended in a disputed tie with Bogash earning some fans’ support. Supporting bouts include Repka versus Patsy Bogash, Billy Prince versus Young O’Leary, and Johnny Pastoria versus Young Shiverburz. Joe Terry Lee will officiate all four fights.

Louis Bogash John Summers Summe Koxash Sumere Bouigh Summers Repka Patsy Bogash Lois Billy Prince Young O'Leary Johnny Pastoria Shelton Young Shiverburz Ansonia Hoya Joe Terry Lee Abogash Young McAuliffe Bogash Lee

League Standings And Results From Yesterday

Baseball standings and results show Brooklyn leading with a 1 run game and Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Fitzburgh, and Boston posting varied scores. American League highlights Cleveland routing Philadelphia, St Louis crushing Hoxton. National League schedules include Pittsburgh at New York and Cincinnati at Brooklyn with several city pairings.

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Manning Drives in Empire Stake at Grand Circuit Meet

Peter Manning a big bay gelding trotter driven by Tommy Murphy competed in the $10,000 Empire Stake at the New York State Pair Grand Circuit meeting in Syracuse on September 16. Victorious in two of the three heats, Manning shared honors with E. Colorado, winner of the second heat and a strong contender for the title.

Syracuse N. Y Peter Manning Tommy Murphy New York State Ter Manning E. Colorado

MCA Boxer Dies From Blow On Chin

In Los Angeles on Monday night Alvares, 22, was knocked unconscious in a boxing bout with Frank Quigley at the YMCA. He died in a hospital the next day from a skull fracture. Quigley was held for further investigation.

Los Angeles A! Alvarez Frank Quigley MCA Alvares Quigley

Toronto protests three Jersey City games at Baltimore

The Toronto baseball team of the International league protested three games lost by Jersey City at Baltimore on September 3 4 and 5. Toronto alleges Jersey City violated league rules by allowing two of its pitchers to go to the major leagues within the last thirty days of the season.

Toronto Jersey City Baltimore

Johnson Jumps Into Athletics Offensive

Anxious to assess Paul Johnson, Connie Mack added the outfielder from Worcester to the Athletics lineup. He debuted against Cleveland ace Stan Coveleskie, collecting a single and a stolen base in four trips, then posted two hits in five at bats as Philadelphia won decisively. Johnson shows hitting promise under coach Danny Murphy, who heads the outfielders.

Paul Johnson Worcester Connie Mack Mayer Johnson Atheltics Cleveland Stanley Coveleskie Adeltics Danny Murphy New Haven Hartford

Missouri Sprinter Equals World Record

American track team faced Norwegian rivals in Christiana with UW Scholz from Missouri equalling the world record in the 100 meter dash at 10.6 seconds and winning the 200 meter as well. Jose Ray of Minnesota A J clocked 10.7 for the 100 but lost the 1500 to a Norwegian. Walker Smith of Chicago A A won the 110 meter hurdles in 16.6 while Watt of Ithaca and Emory of Chicago A A also starred in events.

Christiana Norway Antwerp UW. Scholz University of Missouri Jose Ray Tminois A. J Walker Smith Chipieo A. A J. M. Watt Ithaca R. S. Emory Chicago A. A

King Alfonos Horse Wins Grand Prize at San Sebastian

King Alfonso's racer Brabant wins the grand prize at the San Sebastian racecourse, defeating 12 rivals over about a mile and a half. Jockey Lyne guides Brabant home as the King receives an ovation. purse totals 100000 pesetas.

San Sebastian Spain Alfonso Brabant Lyne

Local clubs celebrate pennant win with ban quet

Crisp Bingles owner George Wells of the New Haven club hosted a banquet for his players after clinching the pennant. Dan O’Neil attended as proxy. Hartford manager Dan Howley returned home to Minneapolis amid denial of future club engagements. Scoring highlights include the Indians routing the Athletes 14 to 0 and the Dodgers edging the Cubs 1 to 0. Pirates won game one against the Braves 2 to 1, then lost game two 4 to 4. Reds defeated Phillies 6 to 2. In tennis, Philadelphia hosts the fourth round of the women’s national tournament at the Cricket Club with Mrs Franklin Mallory and Miss Eleanor Tennant among top contenders.

George Wells New Haven Dan O'Neil Dan Howley Hartford Cone Minneapolis Pittsfield Anyother Philadelphia Philadelphia Cricket Club Bes Franklin Mallory Eleanor Tennant California H. C. Hamilton New York Yankees White Sox Chicago Reds Dodgers Giants Cleveland Athletics Indians Wash- Inston Sox Cubs Pirates

Wheeler doubles triumph at Brooklawn club in Bridgeport

G Macy Wheeler and Jack Wheeler Jr defeated Hawley and Foster in the doubles final at Brooklawn club. Macy Wheeler also claimed the singles title, giving him two championships as the event praised as the city’s best tennis tournament. The Wheeler duo won 6-1 4-6 6-4, with Hawley and Foster showing sharp volleys but inconsistent finishing.

G. Macy Wheeler Jack Wheeler, Jr Hawley Foster Brooklawn Club Macy Bridgeport F. B. Hawley Aind George Foster Deuce Macy Wheeler Jack Bass Vicory Tsouis Snyder Walter Wheeler

Chink Hammilk to Enter Hebron Academy

James Chink Hammill, star full back of last year's BHS champion team, leaves BHS to join Hebron Academy Maine. He was famed for line runs and touchdowns, holding a Connecticut high school record, and follows Coach Hunt who helped arrange the move. He plans to enroll at Colby College after Hebron.

James Chink) Hammill Hebron Academy Maine BHS Connecticut Hebron Hunt Hammill Hammilll

Orioles Win 21st Straight As Skeeters Shutout

The Baltimore Orioles defeated Bil Donovan's Skeeters 4 to 0 to extend their pennant chase with a second straight win and a 21 game consecutive victory streak. The shutout emphasized the Birds strong pitching and clutch hitting in yesterday's lineup.

Orioles Baltimore Orioles Bil Donovan Skeeters The Birds

Fails to Cross English Channel On Water Cycle

Miss Zetta Hills, a young Englishwoman, attempted to cross from Calais to Folkestone on a water cycle. Currents and tides diverted her route, the machine broke after about 48 miles, and she was rescued near the English coast three and a half miles away. She plans to retry the journey.

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Russian Politician Describes Forcing Speech Into Army

A Russian politician recalls tactics to rally men by prompting rapid talk until a fight mood emerged, then conscripting them into the army. The Washington Star published the remark as part of a preliminary training excerpt.

Washington Star

O Dowd Rivalry Looms In Jersey City Boxing Show

Ted Kid Lewis faces Mike O Dowd in Jersey City with a five pound weight gap as Lewis weighs 155 pounds and O Dowd 156 pounds. Charley Harvey confirms the European welterweight challenger will weigh about two pounds more on fight night.

Ted Kid Lewis Mike O'Dowd Jersey City Charley Harvey Lewis O'Dowd

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