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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
10
Frisbins pies advertised for dine in or take away with a promise of a wide variety and customer satisfaction. shoppers are urged to order a Frisbie Pie for dinner today at all local stores.
New Haven reports Yale University athletic council plans a statement on football reform. Walter Camp has noted Canadian play features, and Yale authorities expect a formal plan addressing safety and rule changes. President Hadley and Professor Corwin say a position will be announced soon, with discussions at the December Yale corporation meeting.
The world lightweight title will be settled February 12 in London when Battling Nelson and Freddie Welch meet for a twenty round bout with a 20000 dollar purse. The match, agreed via cable, sets 133 pounds at ring side with Nelson receiving travel and training allowances. Welch has beaten top rivals in both England and the United States, while Nelson holds the world title and may withdraw with weeks’ notice.
Industrial league bowling saw Holmes & Edwards Co beaten after a shaky start. Wyllie posted a 102 single, tying Blume for high single and sharing top total with 268 across games as Burritts dominated the third match.
A promotional notice touts Pyramid Pile Cure for piles with hundreds of testimonials. It offers a free trial package by mail and a 50 cent box after initial success, urging readers to mail their name and address to receive the trial.
The Schedule committee and key officials met in Hartford and adjusted holiday fixtures. Decoration Day and Labor Day matchups shift to regional cities with home games on opening weekend. Opening date moved from April 30 to May 9 to ensure early home games for all teams.
In prelims Trish pressed his opponent while Joe Relly halted Charley Harrigan in the first round. Maxy Landon defeated Young Tide in four. Eddie Smith KO’d Young Stall in one and beat Al Hancock in four. Police served summons on McMahon the club’s matchmaker and the main-event fighter to appear before Magistrate Steinert tomorrow. Tommy Ryan may train Jeffries for Johnson clash and met Jeffries at Benton Harbor. O Rourke show in New York canceled after police tickets and summons. Wolgast bout with Picato postponed to December 31 due to grippe claims. Picato forfeited $200. Walter Schulken to headline as Gunboat Smith in Oakland. both billed as potential heavy hitters with Johnson links.
The Elks club tournament last night saw Elks Team A earn three points amid a tense showing. Dumpy Williams led the quintet, whose performance drew stage fright on the unfamiliar alley stage, with scores not fully disclosed.
A detailed boxing lineup lists bouts at Armory A A and various clubs including Ad Wolgast vs Frank Picato and Abe Gordon vs Joe Trainer. Notable results include A Waish outpointing Paddy while Harry Thomas skips weigh in and Eddie Walsh faces Irish Paddy in a ten round substitute main.
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