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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
DOGASH DELANEY BETS SCARCE AS
 BELL TIME WEARS

With the Rogash and Delaney bat
 week off there is very little bet
 1g reported on Bridgeports mos.
 5portant mill in many moons. re"
 orted While Delaney has a nos
 : friends who like his chances gainst Bogash. they are not backlns D their boosts with cash Bosasn
 as announced that he is wllhng to 1yer all bets on himself. but there
 ave been few corners. Jim Kay" " is also anxious to take about
 DO worth of Delaney money ii II Is
 railabIe. To date Rawley has placea
 it a solitary wager and that sz9 ne. ,1
 The rival boxers are going through aeir daily workouts with vim. Al re Columbia A. c. Delaney is get ;ng hardened by Bur Palmer Ihe
 air put on a stirring four round
 out every afternoon and large .rovrd of fight fans are in attendance
 see the action. In addition to other -outine gym stunts Delaney is doing considerable outdoor tralnlng. Al ways an early riser Delaney puts III he roads, EDe1aney is tough as steel md I can't see where Bogash has ,hance to win" said Al Jennings.
 Bogash and Tommy Madden. the Brooklyn welterweight, are mixing up punches at a warm clip at the Acorn A. c. Bogash is chock full of confidence and Joe Smith. his is bubbling over with en- husiasm over Looey's condition ana he spirit in which he is injecting nto his work. Bogash. in addition o his ring work had added little idle stunt in shaping himself for the ,attle-handball. Looey is an ex- ert at the pastime and spending his pare moments at the strenuous port
 Arthur Mckinley, sporting editor f the Hartford Times. reports that Upstate fans are worked up to igh pitch of interest in the go and hat the Capital City will send ood-sized delegation to the mill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
JUNIOR (. OF c..
 TO HOLD DINNER

At the recent meeting of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and directors resolution urging a satisfactor in spectfon of immigrants prior to arr rival in this country at the various
 ports of debarkation was passed This plan. to remedy the immigration laws was laid down by former Com
 missioner of Immigration Frederick W. Wallace
 The directors also voted to have a with a local or out of town speaker to talk on some live topic once each month for the re- maAn1ng winter months and for the spring season Every two weeks the business division is to have a meeting at which there will be speaker to talk on some defienite topic and after the talk an open forum discussion. The topics at the business meetings will be on some commercial subject
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
AhhertOn CZeUer M Bout
 At "Y'' With HnlUthOr1e

Charley Atherton demonstrated last night at the Y. M. c. A. that he will be in first class shape when he enters the ring in the Madison Square Garden amateur boxing tournament last night. AthertoE> appeared in an exhibition bout with Thomas flaw thorne and displayed all of his form CT skill when he was the local anna teur champion. Hawthorne also showed himself to be clever with the Inftts. Atherton will contend in the 15S pound division at the Garden.
 Another bout on the lightning or der was furnished by James Hickey and John Mcdonald.
 An excellent program was put on by Physical Director Harry Abbott It included two volley ball contests in which the Black Snakes trimmed the Indians IS to '. with the Cres-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
Jack Egan Pushing ,Semi-PrOs
 To The Front

hind the bat for Bridgeport and Providence. His last Ge2~on- In the pro ranks was with Albany. in 1920.
 Egan was rated as one of the best backstoppers in the game. He grad- uated from the local lots and proved a credit to the diamond sport. He had an excellent begging arm and was dependable stfcker. Jack could be playing in league company yet but as he says:-"After ten years of travel and knocking around I de- cided to settle down in some busi- ness"
 Egan is a great admirer of Jack Delaney, and says he will not boast a surprised if Jack wins the verdict over Bogash in their coming bout
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
Cana da Cal s
 -Chiyps-

Everything may turn out for the best in this world, of course, but a flivyer won't turn out for the best car made unless it has to.
 To help Chris Columbus, Queen
 Liz pawned her diamonds, And her King was never the
 wiser. If Chris had aseI1ed the Empress of Germany instead,
 Do you think she'd have hooked
 der Kaiser?
 Humor in the Headline. Wool Prices Up Again."
 No, it isn't another increase in the price of a haircut.
 There's moro great work going to be done tomorrow than on any day since earth and sea began. Because tomorrow never comes. When an angular woman fig ureS in a triangular affair, it is usually as the wronged wife.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
BOXING SOLONS
 ARE IN SESSION

Secretary Michael Healey of the local boxing commission, is in at tendance today at the meeting of the State Athletic Commission in H1rtford, when several matters ap pertaining to the local situation will be taken up.
 The cases of Johnny "Red" Allen and Jim Bones, boxers, on the sus- pended list, will be acted upon. It is understood that the ban will be lifted from both, with Allen paying a fine This will put the local light weight in good graces and permit his getting into action in Nutmeg and New York rings.
 Another problem to be considered will be the recent appointment of Dr. Maurice Greenstein as official physician by the local solons. Whether Or mot promoters hold the right to employ physicians of their own choice will be decided.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

12.
 Louis Earle. former Dartmouth star broad jumper, was also on the program and gave an exhibition Tn bag punching. Earle also competed in a wrestling match with Tom Sul- livan, a former amateur champion, which was won by the latter.
 Participating in gymnastic exhibi- tions were MessrS, Whirle, Abbott. Sterling Brothers. Norton, Walker and Plukis.
 Clifford Kealey, Bridgeport's Her cules, gave an exhibition of his strength by lifting 12 men on a plat form, the combined weight being about 2,000 pounds. Two tug of war teams of ten men each were unable to move Kealey from his position in demonstration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
HAGENLACHER AND
 YAMADA EVEN UP

Clever masse shooting featured the afternoon and evening 1S.2 balk1ine billiard matches between Koji Yama- da Japanese champion and Enrich Hagenlacher, the Berlin expert. Hon. ors were divided in the competition, Yamada taking the afternoon match 250 to 12. while HagenIacher led in the evening tilt, 250 to 234. The latter battle was closely contested and hugely enjoyed by the spectators Yamada made the highest run of the day in the afternoon with POP in the fourth inning, while the Ger mans high mark was 70 made in the sixth frame of the evening contest.
 Afternoon Match.
 Yamada-2, 0, 22, 209, 24, 250. er-0, ', l, 1. 3. 12.
 Evening Match.
 Yamada-o. 0, ', 50, IS. ss. s5, 5s, 2s4.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
Ihe Sport Perisc0pe

BROOKLYN.-Emil A. Renner, of Youngstown, O.. played his last game in the national amateur Glass A. 1S.2 balkiine billiard tournament and de- feated Edward w. Gardner by a score of 800 to 29S.
 NEW YORK.-N. '. U. baSke tball quintet won over Swarthmore at the winners court by a score of 2S to Is.
 BROOKLYN.-Mi Miss Leslie Ban- croft of the Longwood Cricket Club of Boston. will meet Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt in the final round this af- ternoon in the Heights Casino wom- en's tennis tourney. Miss Bancroft was the victor over Miss Edith Sigour- ney in the seni-finals-
 NEW YORk.-John Layton. worlds champion at three cushion billiards, and Bob Cannefax. former title hold CT will meet in a 560 point battle at khe Ambassador Hotel, beginning Monday afternoon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

Several Bridgeport semi-pros win get tryouts with Eastern League teams this spring John Mccarthy, first baseman. will get a chance with Springdeld; pitcher, Bakou, also grid star and inf1s lder Frank Iauchy. will also go out on recommendation of Jack Egan, a former Washington catcher and who also played in the Eastern, International New York State League and other circuits
 Jack spent ten years as leaguer and never passed an opportunity to boost promising and ambitious Jack is now engaged in the insurance business. Last season he backstopped for Bethel In his league days he also performed be-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
Bogash m Pin
 Match TOd0y

Connie Lewis announces a star bowling attraction on his alleys this afternoon. ADMISSION FREE.
 Louis Bogash reading of Jack Deancy's triumphant feats on the alleys in recent tiItS with Eddie LanghanI contracted the publicity craze and issued a def to Lang ham accompanied with an invita- ton for a side bet. Langham who has the reputation of never turn ing down good things" lost no time in accepting Bo2as!'s chal- lcnge. The action is billed to start at about 4:30 and 5s record break ing crowd is expected to be on hand to witness the wood spilling-
 \ Dclaney-BOgaSh bowling match has been suggested.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
Benjnnain Fur
 From Champion

Benjamin was game and Tousb
 But he didn't know enough.
 Joe Benjamin, Pacific Coast nshtWeisht is still long way rom the championship class. EenJaInin was outcIassed bv tommy Dundee in their Garden , naitIe Last night for the junior lightweight titnIar setto. Renia. mn n was lucky to have stayed the fifteen rounds, according to ring experts. Dundee had ali the best of eleven rounds. He fioored Rem IaIn1n twice in one round and had others VI o~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
BIG PIN MATCH

Stratford bowling fans are going to see a battle for blood Monday night on Porter's alleys when the Cupheag and Fire Department quarters get into action. The Cupheag team will include J. c. Wflsan. W B. Cain, Et- tershank and Briggs, while the fire laddies who will toe the scratch are Hee, Buddington, Evitts and Bate
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
MOHARDT IN BAD

South Bend. Ind, Feb. 4.-Johnny Notre Dame Cniversity's all- ( American halfback. who is sought by Esevera1 major league baseball teams, ] 1raS admitted to university officials kthat he had played in a professional football game.
 Mohardt was the twelfth Notre sDame star and the twenty-fourth Middle Western athlete to admit such Iea violation of college rules during the Hast few weeks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
WALTHOUR IN RACE

Chicago, Feb. 4-The entry of Bobby Wa1thour Jr., in the SIX day bike race to be held here starting Feb. IF, has been rejected because he Is only 18 years old. The boy has the making of a champion, said Manager Paddy" Harmon but I don't think he should try to go trough a six day race at his age. It might ruin him forever A letter rom his mother asking me not to ct Tim ride decided me against my citing him start this year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

 MONTREAL-C. c. Peu arn5 c A mortimer, Of New York, won their way into the doubles finals of the Cahaulan Isn amateur racquet champion GreenShieids. of Montreal and H C. Clark, of Boston, in straight sets 15- $. 1S-1S and 15-S
 PH1IAADEIAPHIA.- - Entries from many colleges. including Washington state and the University of Oregon and more than sixty preparator and hish schools. have been received for Ihe Pennsylvania relay carnival, April 2S and 29.
 GbASGOW.-Rob obert Stewart the scotch checker expert, won a game in hls worlds championship match with Newell w Banks. of Detroit Three other games played were drawn Stewart now ~has two wins to his credit Banks has yet to win a game while sixteen games have been drawn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
PADDoCKs' CARD

The Paddocks who are playing at top speed will have the Wayside bas- ketball quintet in the weekly tilt aa Walnut Beach tomorrow afternoon. The Paddocks are desirfogs of book ing games with the Blue Ribbons American Legion and other local teams. Lineup for tomorrow's game follows:
 Paddocks-Bentz, If; Mcclellan, If; WeIcl, c: Shea, lg: Roach, rg.
 Waysides-Straus, If: Wagner, If; Farrell, c; Wetstein, lg; Blandsfield, rg.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
Y. ". F. BOWLERS
 WIN } STRAIGHT

The Veterans of Foreign Wars bowIers captured three straight games from the British Veterans and the American Legion copped two out of three from the Spanish Vets in the U. S. War Veterans League on Connie Lewis alleys. Scores:
 U. s. WAR VETERANS LEAGUE.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
WALL REGISTERS
 300 ALLEY TOTAL

The Installation bowling team de-
 feated the Construction five two games
 out of three, and the Wire Chiefs copped two from the Commercial roI- lers in the Southern New England Telephone League on Connie Lewis drives last evening. Wall of the In- scallation team was the only man to roll over the 300 mark in three fra m
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
ELEVEN STRAIGHT

The speedy Putnam basketball quintet of the Boys club posted its eleventh straight victory last night by defeating the High school Separ- ates by a score of 30 to H. Katz Fulton and Krayn5ck were the indi- vidua1 stars Lineup:
 H. s. parates.-Kryanick, If: Shea, f.; Lee. C.; Keane, rg; Strauss lg.
 Putnams.-Katz, If; Fulton, If; Salt. C.; Grant, lg-; Burr. rg.; GIynn, C.: Neary, If
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
PINEEURST GOLF

On the Pinehurst golf links today John D. Chapman, Greenwich links man, defeated A l.. Walker in the ssemi-finals of the St Valentines tour nament. In the play yesterday Walk CT eliminated E. A Scofield of Stam- ford and Chapman defeated w. E.
 Truesdale. F. L. Ranney of Green wich was beaten by Ned Beau
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
FAST TEAM, SUREl

The Danbury Separates Of New York who will try conclusions with
 he Y M- H. A. basketeers here next Tuesday night have the reputation of being one of the fastest cage combi- lations in New York. Two weeks lgo they trimmed the Boys Club be- Ore 5000 crowd in the Garden. it icing the first defeat of the latter cam in two years The Y. M H. A. ITS will meet local team in the preliminary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
LUBY IS BOOKED
 FOR STAR BOUT

Young Luby. the local feather weight who is coming along fast. has horned into the star bout on the Pittsfeld show card, for February s. Luby will have Kid Black of Albany as his opponent. Luby is being as- sisted in his workouts at the Column bia A. c. by Johnny, Red Allen, rinSside
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
WILSON KEEPS TOP
 POSITION IN RACE

J. . Wilson continues to lead Gun ieag ne poWlers with a percentaee of 9s:Iz with w. B. Cain, the runner ,Io w wlin an average of 97.26. hot race and for the leadership, the for mer hold an advantage Of one game
 Records of the league to date and scores of games rolled this week fol
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
MIR. PORTER EXPLAINS

George Porter. Stratford bowling impressarfo, desires to state that Frank Knapp, who recently assumed the management Of Kinder's alleys in Mikord, has not been connected with the Stratford drives for about two years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
NUTMEGS IN WIN
 OVER FOUNDERS

After dropping the first game the Nutm egs hit up a winning gait and won the last two games in a series with Meigs Founders last night on the Nutmeg drives. Scores:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
ILLEGAL ON SUNDAYS

Boston. Feb. 4--Checkers and chess may not be played in Massachusetts srn Sunday without breaking the law. The House of Representatives yester- day acceP-ed an adverse report on bill to make those games illegal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
Hitting The
 } WITH G. F.. FIRSTBROOK Sport Trail

Al Davies, matchmaker of the Remington club, is said to be plan ming to run off his second boxing show on Feb. 24, with Bud Palmer and Patsy Bogash as the performers in the main bout. Both boys are in the 14O pounds division and should put up a rattHng good battle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
AGGTES WIN AGAIN.

Willimantic, Feb. 1.-The Connecti- cut Aggies confined their winning on the basketball court yesterday when they defeated the Rhode Island State five by score of fl to IS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
FRUsH-CIRCUs BOUT

Cleveland. Feb. 4-Danny Brush Cleveland featherweight, has bee matched to box ten rounds with K O. Circus, of Pittsburgh. at Lorraine. Feh, 11
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
CRANES FLYING
 HIGH ON DRIVES

Hubbard and webber are tied for individual i1onors in the Crane Duck pin league, each holding averages of 100. Hubbard, however, is the logical leader as he has participated in 54 games to Weber's 12.
 SfandjnO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04


 Patsy to box Bud.
 One year ago George Weiss, New Haven magnate. was trailing Neal Ball like a dry s1euth ''doggin' |" bootlegger. But, it's different this year. Bail has not yet received a contract from the Elm City, nor is he worrying. I'm not worrying" said the veteran yesterday, while marketing collars and cuffs at Meigs. "theres lots of jobs in sight if New my last worry. I'm paying strict at tention to bowling just now"
 Ed Keeley,. the 19O-pound
 giant, is working out at the Co.,
 1umbia A. C.. for his engagements
 in the Madison Square Garden
 boxing tournament next week.
 KeeIey is admirably built for
 boxer and appears able to stop
 train. KeeIey has uncor'Eed some
 clever stuff in his training. and
 Jack Delaney touts him as a big
 ring possibility.
 "Steamboat Bill" Links Bridge ports coIored light heavyweight |Aouis Bogash in the latter's work sOuts, and incidentally getting into shape for the amateur tourney in the tGarden Links is entered in the 175 Fpound class
 The Waterbury club could have landed Chief Bender manager if the Brass City maGnateS show ed bit of hustle in their efforts,
 says a local baseball man ''who
 knows ''The Waterbury fellows Bender at the helm the club would be winner and the city would have become raving
 pennant and money-making op-
 portunity lost.' he said. Jim Raw1ey was among local rins ,fans who stopped in the Columbia tC. yesterday to give Jack Delaney the once over. Jim; although Bogash when he beheld Jacks marvellous SphysicaI condition. 'I never put my feyes on finer specimen of manhood dead hesh.'' said Jim. and he meant
 Pete August's showing acainst Young Eddy in the coming Stamford bouts will be watched by local ring experts with undue August has the maI1ings of a lightweight champion. Pete Is sensible boy and realizes his op- portunities, and is sticking close to training duties. There's a guessing contest on in sNew Haven. Will Wild Bill Dono- | Ivan fill Chief Renders shoes? Al Jennings picks winner as often as some other fellows. He says Delaney-Jeff Smith bout would prove box office magnet E here. Jennings turned down an !; offer for a DeIaney-SInith go in .i PrOvidence-aISo for Delaney
 Pal Reed bout in Boston. mot ' caring to risk his championship F hope with the February IS show
 the boards. Jennings is dickering for the com 1 sing here of Gus Pletts, Long Island 1 eCtty middleweight, a training | spartner for Delaney in preparation efor the Bogash battle
 The largest crowd housed by
 the Casino was in attendance at
 the memorable McAuIiffe-Eggers
 battle There were 3,700 paid
 admissions, according to George
 Dwyer's recolIections.
 Fritz Musante was in the Acorn A. EC. audience yesterday watching Looey sBogash work out. ''He looks like real money" declared Fritz after seeing Joe Smith spaghetti nauler breeze three bristling rounds with that gentlest of tappers-Tommy Madden.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

Speaking on the subject yester- day, Al Jennings, Palmer's man. ager, declared he is willing to talk business. soon as Joe Smith sig nif1eS his willingness 10 permit Patsy to box Bud.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
WALTERS GOING UP

Walters former City League base i ball star, has received offer from the Hanover Club of Blue Ridge League He said today he will accept
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
TRIM
 PORTER'S PINNERS

Remington Club bow1ers visited l Stratford last night and handed out a l surprise to the duckpin bugs of that place by winning two out of three games with Porter's experts. Scores:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

Sound Beach. Stamford's shore suburb has a loud sounding name, but it doesn't make much noise-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
EXHIBITION BOUT

Pete August and Joe Cook gave a lever demonstration of the "maniy rt before a Iargec rowd iast night t the Crane smoker The loco1 box ers performed in fast four-round
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
CLUE POT PAIRS
 IN ALLEY BATTLE

The Cellar Rats, Stichsms and Muf- fers were the winners in the Glue Pot League on Connie Lewis a1leyA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
League Standing.

High Single-W. Cain. 1, High String-J. Wilson, 8 High Team Single-Team No. A.. 4; High Team String-Team No.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

Ed Keeley, the 19O-pound giant, is working out at the Co., Fumbia A. c. for his enga gementS in the Madison Square Garden boxing tournament next week. KeeIey is admirably built for boxer and appears able to stop train. KeeIey has uncorked some clever stuff in his training. and Jack Delaney touts him as a big ring possibility.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

"Steamboat Bill" Links. Bridge ports coIored light heavyweight spunch mixer, is receiving taps from F4ouis Bogash in the latter's work outs, and incidentally getting into 5shape for the amateur tourney in the tGarden Links is entered in the 175 tpound class
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

The largest crowd housed by the Casino was in attendance at the memorable McAuIiffe-Egger battle. There were 3,70O paid admissions, according to George Dwyer's recolIections.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

Jim Rawley was among local rinS sfans who stopped in the Columbi A tC. yesterday to give Jack Delaney the t"once over" Jim, alth ough a Bogash ffancier, confessed he received a jolt when he beheld Jacks marvellous physical condition. 'I never put my feyes on a finer specimen of manhood "a hard body and no one ounce of
 dead f1esh," said Jim. and he meant It.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

Fritz Musante was in the Acorn A. EC. audience yesterday watching Looey E!BogaSh work out. "He looks like real Smoney," declared Fritz after seeing E Joe Smith spaghetti mauler breeze Ethrough three bristling rounds with that gentlest of tappers-Tommy s-Nfaddar
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

Jennings is dickering for the com sing here of Gus Pletts, Long Island fCity rniddleweight as a training sspartner for Delaney in preparation
 efor the Bogash battle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

Al Jennings picks a winner as often as some other fellows. He says a Delaney-Jeff Smith bout would prove a box office magnet here. Jennings turned down an offer for a DeIaney-SInith go in PrOVidence-alSo for a Delaney Pal Reed bout in Boston. s1ot caring to risk his championship hope with the February IS show on the boards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

Pete August's showing a~ainst Young Eddy in the coming Stamford bouts will be watched by local ring experts with undue interest. Many believe that August has the makings of q lightweight champion. Pete Is sensible boy and realizes his op- portunitieS, and is sticking close to training duties.