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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1920
Page
7
Stamford overwhelms Blue Ribbons 46 to 8 behind Beck y and Mehnert as Mulvihill seeks Georges Carpentier bout. Promoter plans to stage Dempsey exhibition at state Armory, with Burpee to be interviewed and negotiations ongoing for a possible June date.
Universal Service Washington reports boxer Jack Dempsey will face trial in San Francisco on charges of evading the draft law. Assistant U.S. Attorney Annette Adams says Dempsey’s former wife may testify if he waives his right. Orrin nay and Kearns also face arraignment with two counts: conspiracy to evade the draft and violation of the law itself.
Jiroy f Beleman, the quickter released by the Brooklyn National League club, has agreed to play with the Oil City Independents. He was released to Golde, but he refused to report.
Emmett French of Youngstown Ohio shattered Pinehurst course records in a 38 hole match with Charles Ouimet and Perry Adair, winning 5 up with 3 to play and by seven holes. Ouimet and French led early with strong front nine, French finishing with a record total of 67 for 18 holes and a sensational overall effort.
A local newspaper controversy over John Leavy manager of Blue Ribbons and Bethel teams ends with Leavy denying accusations of paying players. He explains he hired Sedran and Friedmann to strengthen Bethel for a Danbury series, not to defraud, and notes their refusal to jump for $100 per game. The dispute centers on game lineups and compensation.
In a cold rainy round at the local links, Graham of Greenwich advances to the South and Southhampton golf semi finals. Others include Ouimet of Brookline, Webar of Taverness, and Biekerkamp of Midlakes, with notable victories over Newton, Danforth, and Augustus as top performers edge toward the decisive match.
Race notes list multiple stakes and claiming events with entries such as four year olds and various horse names including Capea Wives Mine Polynym Demnican VIL Headonan and Chirk Orie. The page shows entries for a third race at eleven furlongs and a seventh race selling, with trainers and jockey mentions amid a dense OCR of a race program.
A fragmented report notes a race in Indianapolis with rich stakes and a purse likely around twenty thousand dollars. The text mentions private purse arrangements and payment terms for drivers based on laps completed, with subscriptions and manufacturing sti referenced.
Swivel of baseball chatter dominates this piece as talk at a local scene centers on the Giants and Red Sox. References to players like Babe Ruth, Frazee, Lewin, and Gehrig mingle with discussion of payrolls, one-man teams, and looming trade talk while observers weigh team fortunes and ownership moves. The text blends quotes and garbled names in a vivid, if tangled, snapshot of early 20th century sports discourse.
A cleft letter from Nu Lonal Amagamated Union of Andor accuses a swindler mirroring labor leader Horice Lasto. Parliament is urged to act to protect Perkins' reputation amid claims of defaming portrayal.
A fragmented report notes Waterbury Club obtaining timber from the Giants for an April game. The text mentions players including Mother Jud Daley Johnny Horie and infielder George Armstrong among others, with pitching by MegQuade.
Fragmentary game notes from the Detroit and Washington area show postponed matchups and unspecified results. Names such as Pillingim, Gower, and Woods appear amid scattered team references and incomplete league context.
Promoter Jim Crosman of Black Rock A. G. announced a major welterweight title bout likely set for mid April featuring Jack Britton in a high profile defense against top contenders. The matchup follows Britton’s series with Johnny and other notable fighters, rumored to include Stirling Mitchel and Billy Latske among potential opponents.
Philadelphia April report notes Chief Bender assisting Penn baseball coach during spring drills. The piece highlights tryouts among freshmen and sophomores as the University of Pennsylvania team prepares for the season with Bender guiding pitchers and fielding practices.
Manager John Leavy announced the Blue Ribbons will quit the season after last night’s game. He cited inability to continue and players’ injuries as the cause, noting pay deficits from weeks of play. Rio Libbons will face Ramie in Stamford before disbanding for the season.
In Lake Charles Louisiana cotton growers are adopting stringent measures to prevent the spread of the Mexicut pink boll-worm. Several hundred acres of Cameron Parish cotton land near here are under military-like guard and monitoring as authorities strive to halt the pest’s advance.
Alien and Palmer square off in a four round pro bout at Armory hall tonight. Red Aten and Bud Palmer expected to put on a top class fight with doors opening at 7 19 and the main event slated for 8 40 sharp. Others on the card include Venice OL Mike Dandee Billy Price Bator Repheurphy and Jim Bones va Youne.
NEA York April 4 William TP pee led Lie counts it Armory yesterday as two monthlong indoor scene tournament concluded Wingent Rick the 17 OM, he won the doubles crown by defeating Samuel Hardy. Howard Voshell, score -3 TA 1st. Voyage to Antwerp note: Canadian hockey association sends wishes to United States Olympic team. Winnipeg Falcons manager W Hewitt signed as Olympic hockey entry and secretary to the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. Also a pocket billiard challenge opens for Crane Co. team games.
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