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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
10
Freak pitching a problem for magnates
Yale students can now see football practice baseball moguls face a coming winter of debate over curbing freak pitching in major leagues. Proposals to ban the spit ball or shine ball are unlikely to pass due to money concerns and star pitchers reliance on nonstandard deliveries. Bill Donovan favors banning the windup instead, arguing pitchers must throw from the bases to give batters a better chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Eddie Cicotte
Ed Walsh
Russ Ford
Walter Johnson
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Bill Donovan
Thea
Bill
Donovan
Avon Football Team Seeks Games Across State
The Avon football team invites games against any local aggregation, averages 80 10 percent pounds, and issues a broadcast challenge via the Standard Telegram. They name Arrows of Derby and several other teams and request calls to Stanford 107 to arrange bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Arrows
Derby
Lakeviews
Crashes
St Charles
St. James
Triangles
Fairfields
Jackson
Victors
Atlas
St.Mary’s
Avons
Stortford 107
Standard Telegram
Yrouth
No Permit Issued For Leonard Dundee Bout
Hartford reporters say boxing promoters including Joe Mui Bill of Bridgeport planned a Benny Leonard versus Johnny Durdes title bout at the State Armory on October 7. Colonel Charles Burpee of the first military district Connecticut state guards announced no permit had been granted for armory use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Joe Mui- Bill
Bridgeport
Benny Leonard
Johnny Durdes
Chas. W W. Burpee
Connecticut
Newmarket Cesarevitch Stakes Upset Victor Emerges
At Newmarket England the Cesarevitch stakes produced a shock as an outsider Ivanhoes owned by J White won at 70 to 1 with 29 to 1 odds. Golden Melody owned by W Stewart finished second and Bridgenden owned by T W Griggs was third among nineteen starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Eng
Od.lia
Ivanhoes
J. White
Golden Melody
W. Stewart
Bridgenden
TW. Griggs
King Pin Juniors Issue Challenge to Lincoln Midgets
The King Pin juniors issue a challenge to 14 Lincoln Midgets for two games at Owl Mill Green next Sunday. They request a telegram response if the challenge is accepted. King Pin regulars are to report to practice at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Owl Mill Green
World Series Profits Heavily Taxed by U S Treasury
Chicago officials report eight World Series games yielded 78208 in war taxes. Club owners Charles A Comiskey and Garry Herrmann each received about 95000 after deducting stadium, salaries, transport and hotel costs, leaving roughly the same amount for the clubs as paid to government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Garry Herrmann
Cingenari Reds
Prohibition Era Bar Lore Turns Into Wild Rants
A rambling, slang filled monologue mocks Prohibition, saloon life, and alcohol culture with wild images of barroom chaos. It lampoons Sullivan laws, drinkers, and the imagined consequences while threading through Oklahoma and mock-heroic metaphors.
Bright Prospects for Wrestlers at Cornell
Ithaca New York October 15 Prospects for wrestling at Cornell are bright Coach W O Connell said more than fifty candidates reported at the first practice in the Old Armory yesterday afternoon He called this one of the best first day showings he had seen at Cornell New men with natural ability are especially wanted Many veterans have reported and more are expected From 1932 to 1917 Cornell won an unbroken streak of intercollegiate championships in wrestling With the return of Cornell this year prospects for more records are good
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
W. O’connell
O'Connel
End Should Be a Speedy Runner Good Tackler and Play Smasher
End should be a speedy runner and strong tackler with the ability to sprint, avoid being cut off, and pursue the runner. He must excel at tackling, fighting interference, and staying with plays, while also learning to handle forward passes and punt returns and using his arms to block or guard as needed. He should be the fastest on the team and capable of reaching the secondary defense when necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther Carlp
Tanner Cannes
Mitch
Boxing fiasco at Bridgeport Casino prompts permit scrutiny
Bridgeport officials may tighten boxing permit rules after Tuesdays Casino show, seen as a flop for promoters and fans. The incident underscores risks of inexperienced promoters and calls for fiscal vetting before future bouts. Fans paid for a strong program, but only two preliminary fights delivered, prompting discussions on safety, refunds, and regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Succes
Tom
Harry
Americans Arouse China Against Japs in Treaty Debate
Tokio dispatch says Chugai Shogyo reports American opposition to the peace treaty fuels anti-Japanese sentiment in China due to Shan taung actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
TOKIO
Chugai Shogyo
Yale Students to See Varsity Team Practice in Bowl
Yale plans open gate practice sessions for undergraduates at the bowl as part of the season end, aiming to boost enthusiasm and stimulate players. Coaches cite faster development from secret days and defend limited access as best for team progress. Independent reports cover Colgate Cornell Wesleyan Annapolis and Rutgers prep, noting key players and schedule context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Tlavien
Geil
Yale Football Management
Pians
Connecticut Shooters Take Prizes At New England Boston Meet
Connecticut trap shooters dominated the New England shoot in Boston. W W W o1 Williams of New Haven and H R Sedgwick of Hartford led the day, Williams posting a 146 and Sedgwick a 146 in the shootoff. Sedgwick claimed the long run trophy with 41 straight, while five Hartford men claimed multiple prizes. Rhode Island won the team title with 473 points. Connecticut placed third and fourth with 467 and 462.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
New England
Boston
Williams
New Haven
H. It. Sedgewick
Hartford
Fincity
Wiliam
Sedgwick
Rhode Island
Huh City
Murder by Military Verdict in Sinn Fein Clash
In Ennisty mon Treland the inquest jury finds a boy named Murphy killed in a fight between soldiers and Sinn Fein. The verdict labels the death as murder by the military, with implications of battlefield conduct and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennistymon
Treland
Ecoroner
Murphy
Sinn Fein
Three Horses Tie Lead In 300 Mile Endurance Test
Northfield Vermont October 15 three horses led the 300 mile road endurance test after day two. Bob a half cavalry mount owned by Col G C Tearge Castor a Morgan owned by Captain Paul Hurlburt and Denlyn a Morgan owned by Captain R R Allen arrived from Fort Ethan Allen en route to Camp Devens Mass. Riders said they kept a steady pace through mountain roads despite warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnsbury
Bob
France
GC. B. Tearge
Castor
Morgan
Paul Hurlburt
Denlyn
Cnitain
R. R. Allen
Fort Ethan Allen
Camp Devens
Mass
Northfield
Harwick
Austen Bey
W. A. Brown
Hardwick
St. Johnsbury
Ethan Alen
Col. GC
I George
General Staff
Army
Doniva
R. Ve Allen
Fort Erhan Allen
P. Hurlburt
Third Cavalry
Fort
Thin Allen
Dorothy Lawrence and the Third Sex Controversy in London
Dorothy Lawrence, a wartime veteran, has sparked debate in London with a provocative account of gender and identity. A dramatized voice claims she defied norms as a masculine woman while recounting experiences from the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lontdon
Dorthy Lawrence
London
Premier's Wife Takes Prominent Hand in Prohibition
Mrs. David Lloyd-George, wife of the British premier, spoke to about 2,000 women in Glasgow urging action in the prohibition campaign. Dispatches quote her saying the success rests with women and that Scotland stands on the verge of a global temperance wave led from Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cern
David Lloyd-George
Eastern Owners Meet Monday in Pittsfield
The annual meeting of the Easter League directors is set for Monday at 2 PM at the Wendell hotel in Pittsfield. Plans for the 1920 season will be discussed and clarified, with talks on franchise changes and potential entrants like Waterbury and Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfeld
Ausinagh
Dan O'Neil
Pimnor
Waterbury
Fibenhing
Ritelbillers
Pittsfield
Wold
Fitchisire
Drme
Tortland Watts Us
Grar
Monarchs of Belgium See A Star At Midday
The Belgian queen and king visited Glacier Point near Yosemite. She stroked a mountain lion fur in a park station and inspected the display. The midday sighting coincided with a special day for the queen during the U.S. visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Yosemite Valley
Glacier Point
Uat
Yosemite
United States
Yosenite
Close Finishes Highlight Grand Circuit Trotting Features
ATLANTA Ga Oct. Two neck and neck finishes featured the Grand Circuit trotting events today. In the free for all trot Lu Princeton driven by Cox won in two straight heats against Mabel Trask with Murphy aboard. The 2:12 trot for three year olds saw Mellie Night driven by Murphy beat Wiki Wiki with Geers in the sulky. The 2:03 pace record went to Frank Dewey driven by Cox in 2 02 84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Lu Princeton
Cox
Mabel Trask
Murphy
Mellie Night
Geers
Frank Dewey
Sumnaty
John Dewey
C. Burnett
John R. Braden
Thomas
South Bend
Bb m
Becky
Tima
Mote Knight
B m
Gen Wirtis
San Francisco
Mabel ‘Trask
Peter the Great
Boxing Notes on Newark show and upcoming bouts
A Newark boxing show by the Sportsmen's club reportedly grossed 181,525 with ticket sales totaling 200 at 1 2481 at 2 501 at 3 8 and 1172 at 4. The eight fighters likely yielded club profits over 7,000. Future matches include Nov 2 at First Regiment Armory and Oct 1 Watson A N e in Pa. Zulu Kid opponent Taghie Clark agreed for ten rounds in Allentown Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sportsmen's Club
Newark
N. J
First Regiment Armory
Brooklyn
Taghie Clark
Allentown
Clark
Watson A
Yo San Club Bowls on Y M C A Alleys
The Yo San girls club spent a lively evening at the Y M C A alleys with good scoring. They bowl every Wednesday night in Bo'vlack from until 10:30. W. G. A. girls cheered but did not form a team. Scores include Missraft 44, Ford 43, Miss Cunningham 42, Miss Tiouke 41, Miss Anderson 40, Mr. Marooney 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yo San Girls
Yo M. A
Bo'vlack
Y. A
W. G. A. Girds
Yo San Club
Miss Raft
Ford
Mr. Cunningham
Tiouke
Miss Anderson
Marooney
Royal Pair Ride From Village to Glacier Point
The queen and king rode horseback this afternoon from the village to Glacier Point. The queen socialized with an Indian camp member, briefly chatting with a squaw but showing reluctance to kiss a papoose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glazier Point
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