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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
17
New York dispatch reports mixed rail executives reactions to President Wilson's remarks on ownership and possible government involvement. regional consolidation ideas and private ownership with government guarantees loom, while interest rates and preferred shares rise on speculation.
Bridgeport City Soccer shifts its A F A Cup match to December 15 and arranges a Sunday game at the Meadows against the Swedish Athletic team of the city. The match promises a close contest with the Swedes holding strong form from their prior National Cup showing. Lincoln wins again as the city leagues feature several standings and upcoming games with 17 matches left to complete the season.
Bullard Black Rock league action last night left Al Henry's quintet, led by captain Al Henry, moving into second place after a win over Sixar 2. Team 1 routed Team 3 as high scorers and totals were listed for players like Boyle, Causey, and Bissonnette, with Team No. 3 posting a high total of 1483. The Scottish-Americans of East Norwalk eliminated Teitjen and Lang, while the Federal Ship squad won the National Cup by a single goal margin against Merchants Shipbuilding.
Bridgeport Shute Ribbons resume time basketball after January 1 as many players are returning from service. Manager John Leavy expects activity and may sign veterans. Colonial Hall will host eastern opponents. Players Leonard, White, Holman, Dreyfuss, Murray are in military or naval service with uncertain discharge timelines.
At the midway point of the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden American pair McNamara and Magin top the point standings with eight firsts in 15 sprints decided so far. Madden and Corry follow, then Grenda and Hill and Lawrence and Hunley, as teams push for the prize money under the French scoring system. The field shows 13 teams still active after one third of the event with Drobach and Verri the lone withdrawals.
Willard near retirement may give his title to Jack Dempsey after years of reluctance to defend the crown. Reports from Willard's Wichita Falls headquarters note his poor condition for fighting and a likely quitting the ring. New York dispatches say boxing officials anticipate a nationwide reaction if the title transfers, while some deem Dempsey undeserving of the crown. English football results are also listed, with weather disrupting many games across the leagues.
Paris notes that the American occupation army will have time for sports. Byers, who led baseball efforts and sailed for New York, left a complete organization to play. The Paris base of the Knights of Columbus is forwarding large quantities of sporting goods to the army of occupation.
ST. PASAY Minn Dec 3 A C Townley president of the National Non Partisan League was re crene led today at the annual convention of the league it was announced by Herbert J Gastron a member of the Jeagiee to newspaper men who were barred from attending the meetings of the league The chairman of the peeling was authorized to appoint a resolutions committee the rest of the day was taken up with speeches including the annual address of the President.
A high single action records a Boyle score of 136 followed by a McGowan contribution. No further context or details are available in this fragment.
Washington December 3 Republicans in the House demand economy in government spending as they oppose a 1 850 000 dollar appropriation for a sanatorian tut Dawson Springs Kentucky. Democrats accuse Republicans of partisan politics and failing to care for soldiers and sailors ill from service as the impassioned debate continues with listed GOP and Democratic speakers.
In a Philadelphia Public Ledger note, meatless weeks ended and the ration rose to five pounds per week. The piece suggests Mort Deltor Soll believed German anxiety over shortages was needless, and frames the change as relieving public concern.
Ja Midgets manager Rich seeks two games with Evergreen for Saturday at Holmes and Edwards Jet to decide the 115-125 pound city title. Crashe Juniors refuse a Sunday game unless at Newfield park for a $100 side bet, while Victor Stars challenge the Crashes for supremacy. Fairfield A C defeats Trans A C 6 to 0 at Seaside Park.
Rector basketball manager F Lovely issued a challenge to any 130 135 pound team in city or state for a game. Preference was for matchups with Lincoln Starrs St Marys Chesters High School varsity Pioneers or M Cody quintettes. Rectors opened the 1918 19 season by beating Norwalk A C twice. A game with Boys High School five of Brooklyn NY interscholastic champions is set for January 16 here.
Ray Fisher former New York American League pitcher who spent the past year as assistant physical director at Fort Slocum New York has received his discharge and arrived in Middlebury Vermont to spend several months on his farm. He said his plans for the future are uncertain.
CHICAGO December 3 A pacing mare named Emaline Dillon or Nettle HL and its owner F E Holliday of San Jose California were expelled from the American Trotting Association circuit by the board of appeals. President W P Trams of Terre Haute Ind said the mare ran many races last season under a fictitious name. The 1918 racing season patronage was larger than in previous years.
Sergeant Raymond C. Anthony of the 129th Field Artillery is wounded in action and convalescing at a base hospital. A former Wentworth Institute mechanic, he joined the heavy artillery in April and went to Camp Jackson before sailing for France in July. In his letters home he describes front line service from August to October and a long trek on dirt roads, noting cooties as large enough to hitch to guns. He previously worked at Brigport Brass and played for the Blue Ribs basketball team and local athletic clubs.
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