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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1923

Page

11

Yale Faces 1924 Football Captaincy Vote

Yale election set for tomorrow to choose captain amid debate between Richard Luman of Pinedale Wyoming and Winslow Lovejoy of Montclair New Jersey Both are Exeter alumni and have starred for Yale Freshmen and varsity teams Their leadership is seen as key to a broad athletic program with outside coaches contributing across sports and the 1923 athletic year hailed as Yale’s greatest.

New Haven Yule Richard John Luman Pinedale Wyoming Winslow Meston Lovejoy Montclair Lovejoy- Muchdy Lyve Avd Exeter Ag Vale Leveley Vongston Lundig Harvard Princeton Luray Miike Ddy Ether Ray Pond Torrington Warvard Charley O’hearn Yate O'Hearn Ja Rivo Glad Jones George Connors John Mack Jones Yale Tuman Lovejoy Velo Yate News Ed Leader University of Washington Bob Elyhuth Joe Fogarty Jon Wood The Clevelands Clarence Wanamaker Dartmouth Bill Hinch Lift Maro King Connecticut Yale Éeaken

Garbisch Captained Two College Football Teams

Seldom, if ever, Ting foman played eight years of college football and earned the distinction of being elected captain of two elevens. EB W Garbish of Washington, Pa and West Folks captained teams at Washington ad Jefferson and at West Point. He played four years at Washington and Jefferson, captaining their foothill team, then moved to Army where he first played as an entry on the Army eleven in 1922. In 1923 he was moved to tackle and then back to centre, elected captain for 1921. Quite a record.

Ting Foman Lng W. Garbish Washington Pit West Folks Vesterendens Akse United States Military

Cubs to clash with Pirates in spring exhibition schedule

The Chicago Cubs announced a four game pre season series with the Pittsburgh Pirates before the National League season opens in April. The dates include March 31 and April 8 with additional warmups in Los Angeles Long Beach Kingman Phoenix Albuquerque Paso Robles and Catalina Island as part of twenty nine exhibitions before facing St Louis in the season opener.

Chicago Dec Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Tat William Veeck Los Angeles Long Beach Kingman Ney Phoenix Ariz Albuquerque X. My Pittsburgh Elab Paso Robles Calif Catalina Island California Gomes St. Low

St Joe Triangles Meet Columbus Boss at Seaside Park

St Joe Triangles will face Columbus Boss at Seaside Park next Sunday at 1 50 pm. All St Joe players must report for practice tonight. Transfers from the university may play athletics elsewhere if not previously done so. Yale athletics rules allow cross eligibility with prior registration by July 1 1928 unless three years of competition have occurred. Stevens Richeson and Mittened at Yale have only three years and cannot compete next fall. Princetons Legendre from other universities will be eligible.

St. Joe Triangles Columbus Boss Seaside Pari St. Joe Yale Stevens Richeson Mitetend Herverd Gvans Princetom Legendre Harvard Princeton

Undefeated Y M H A Quintet Faces Italian Catholic Five Tonight

The Y M H A basketball team, unbeaten, meets the Italian Catholic Club of New York at the Madison Avenue auditorium tonight. The local five have defeated Silent Separates, Commonwealth Big Five, and City College by wide margins. The Italian Club beat Knights of Columbus and Y M H A earlier, while Hebrews with Lanki and Marron aim for a fourth straight win. Also on the card, the F H A mule team from Chicago and coach Gowdy of St. Joven are noted in related prep events.

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Greatest Years for Pugilism Baseball Football and Racing

A retrospective look at 1923 and 1924 sports, noting record crowds, landmark events, and star performers across boxing, baseball, football, and golf. It highlights Dempsey Firpo, Yale football, Yale Princeton and Cal Stanford games, and Tad Jones at Yale as examples of high achievement, plus discussion of Yankees pitching strength and the challenge of four consecutive pennants.

Tunney Greb bout planned for December 20 in New York

Gene Tunney and Harry Greb prepare for a fifte en round American light heavyweight title bout to be held at the standard amphitheatre on December 20. Tunney holds the title after winning it from Bat Batt Levingky in 1912 and Greb seeks a rematch after previous close decisions. Tunney trains at Red Bank New Jersey amid retirements and farm work, while Greb pressures for the fight despite management changes and past disputes.

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Appleby Defeats Gardner in Amateur Cue Play

Appleby of New 4 International 18.2 amateur cue circuit defeated Edward W. Gardner of New York 60 to 248 in the round of the national amateur billiard championship at the Newark Athlete Club. Appleby’s high run was 24 and his 46 innings average was 6.20. Gardner’s 28 and 13.44 were his figures.

Uavalu Appleby New iHuenolder Edward W. Gardner New York Beane Newarks Clu Gardner

Oneida Football Club Formed in 1962 in Dedhais Masa

In Dedhais Masa a tablet was recently dedicated honoring Gerald Smith Miller, father of American college football. The Oneida Football Club, of its kind in the country, was organized in 1962.

Dedhais Masa Gerrit Smith Miller Oneida

Captain Ineligible Forces Nebraska Backfield Shakeup

Burns Dewitt captain elect of 1924 Nebraska football is ruled ineligible under Missouri Valley Conference rules after counting his two years at Nebraska Wesleyan toward the Valley limit. Dewitt’s loss leaves Nebraska without a backfield regular next season. Tackle Parry from Pittsburgh makes his debut at Ridgewood Grove next Saturday night reportedly set to face Marty Summers, preceded by an undercard bout.

Lincoln Neb Burns Dewitt Nebraska Neteasky Athletic Boar Dewitt Wesleyan Old Big Ho Han Devite Cornhunk Tackle Parry Pittsburgh Ridgewood Grove Sporting Club Ie Fa Marty Summers

Fight Results From Newark and Pittsburgh Boxing Cards

Dee retains bantamweight title by knocking out Eddie Coulton in Newark in the third round of a ten round bout. In Pittsburgh Bryan Downes defeats Darryl Greb in a ten round decision under the McBride act. New York features wrestler Wladek Zbyszko defeating Richard Schikat after a toe hold forces the finish. Heavyweight bouts also noted with Plesting vs Ser Stelnice.

Newark N. Ja Dee Toe Jaeh Eddie Coulton New Orleans Pittsburgh Dee Darry iGreb Aucnes Bryan Downes Columbus Pennsylvania Crete New York Dex Wiadelk Zbyszko Yonight Richard Schikat Senikat Martin Plesting Hans Ser Stelnice

Shocker Seeks Free Agent Status In Landis Hearing

Urban Shocker of the St Louis Browns asks Commissioner Landis to declare him a free agent return his 1000 dollar fine and pay his salary through Sept 1 after a dispute over taking his wife on a team trip. Browns contend rule bans wives on trips. Proceedings followed two hours of argument with both sides represented.

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United States hockey team to sail January 19

Pittsburgh December 3 The American Olympic hockey team accompanied by Laird States speed and figure skaters will sail to New York for Cher January 1b went nine the rev Olying re gaime at Chamonix W Haddock president of the United States Amateur Hockey Association announced here tonight After the Olympic panel Mrs Haddock said the American hockey team will journey to Villars Switzerland to take part in a tournament there The Hockey League of Switzerland in charge of the tournament invited the Americans to take part in the international competition for al trophy Cup

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Jake Daubert Named to Manage St Paul Club

Jake Daubert, former first baseman of the Maelinnau Nationals, has been offered the management job for the St Paul American Association baseball club to succeed Mike Kollos, who moved to Minneapolis. John W. Norton, Saints president, said negotiations were pending and he would confer with Cincinnati president Garriman during meetings in Chicago next week.

Au. Paul Minn Jake Daubert Maelnnau Nationals St Paul American Association Mike Kollos Minneapolis John W. Norton Saints Luar Norton Eriti Garriman Cincinnati Chicago

Yankees weigh bids as Stocker and Mays sit

New York Yankees manager Miller Huggins said the club would consider offers to strengthen the roster and that waivers had been requested on pitcher Carl Mays. He indicated Urban Shocker could be traded to St. Louis, while talks may involve Urian Stocker and other clubs. Huggins planned to attend meetings in Chicago and then head to St Petersburg for the winter.

NEW York Det —Milier Dure Fins Dinimudysplrit New York Yankees Wasle Urian Stocker St. Louis Browns Hugging Shocker Carl Mays Hugeina Sercey Yankees New Orleans Tey Huggins San Antonio Yenort Chicago St Petersburg

Lewetlyn Signs with Pirates After College Finish

Verne Lewetlyn, captain of the Nebraska football team and pitcher for the Cornhuskers, will join the Pittsburgh National League club when he completes his university work. He throws right handed and is set to play for the Pirates next season.

Lincoln Neb Verne Lewetlyn Nebraska Corn Tlusker Wil Pittsburgh National League

Nolds Thirteen Records by Gertrude Ederle

Misa Gertrude Ederle aged sixteen of the Woman's Swimming Association New York set thirteen records to her credit nearly half in the current season.

Misa Gertrude Ederle Woman's Swimming Association New York

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