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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1923

Page

26

Humphries And Pjura May Shift Positions For Sunday

In a near decisive state regional football clash at Newfield Park on Sunday, Humphries may shift to center with Jo Pjura as guard while Art Luddy starts at halfback. Dutch Forst arrives from Villa Nova to join the signal drill. Eddie Hart to referee with Murphy as umpire as both managers settle on officials tonight.

Mike Fealy Britain Newfield Park iUnphries Ommy Simearies Wadnuts Piura Itis Wjura Groadley Pjurase Orke iArith Pfe Naval Morse Imaelt Pru Pau Arterback Milka Healy Oritnda Sbridgeport Foster jArt Luddy Eddie Hart Murphy Fete Carney Ug

West Virginia to Build Stadium in Morgantown

West Virginia University plans a concrete football stadium for 1924 games. Fundraising has reached 202000 dollars, less than half needed, prompting a post-campaign drive led by Stadium committee secretary Dr J C White. Officials say the stadium must be built and Colgate is set for the dedication with more teams sought.

Colgate Avietics Hi. A. Stansbury iv Aeeking Lto

Alpine Quintet Triumphs Over Waterbury Independents

In a Brass City clash, the Alpine quintet edged Waterbury Independents 33 to 31. Mello Burna, Alpine guard, hit the winning basket as Alpine dominance in passing and teamwork outweighed Waterbury’s late rally. Rockowicz led Fringepotd with 14 points.

Waterbury Alpina Independents of Brass City Mello Burna Patur Alpines White Crosby Sheehy Waterbury Raceys Weu Rockowicz

Shelton Looms 10 Banquet to Honor Title Team

Shelton, Dec. A banquet will be tendered the Shelton Looms baseball team by the Athletic association on Dec. 15. The team won the championship in the Industrial League. Dusty League bowling standings show Premier Potter leading with 26-?. four players tied for high single: Swenik, Day, Rourke, Anderson. Aldieri tops in strikes. Partier leads in spares.

Shelton Shelton Looms the Athletic Association Swenik Day Rourke Anderson Bassetts Rich Aldleri Shelston Pep P&c Shelton Lovers Busaetts Derby Siler Adams Mfg Q. K. Tool Co

Ansonia High Starts Work On Chalked Court

Ansonia High begins basketball practice with 15 candidates, many new faces. Captain Tovis Glaser and veterans Gardella Kulikowski remain, coached by Flags in the Armory and Ells Court. Schedule includes two games to date against Crosby and Branford. Bridgeport gridiron plans fall through as venues clash. Park City visit declined.

Ansonia Wigh Whd Ft Ells Court Massachusetts Agricultural College Tovis Glaser Glaser Gardella Kulikowski Baxter Jail Crosby Branford Ansonia High Bridgeport High Bridgeport Ansonia Anannig Park City

Fairfield Legion vs Hall Community opens season at Sherman Hall

Fairfield December 6 The Legion Big Five faces Hall Community in the opening game of the season at Sherman Hall in a clash framed as a spirited showdown after baseball rivalries. The Legion lineup includes Walls Mila Eckert Rowdon Smith Shaw while Hall Community fields Banks Bonds Moran Carroll Watson Leahy Moran and others as the arena buzzes with high hopes.

New Canaan Big Five Sokol Rosebud Hogan Red Kelly Fitelsan Maher Sokols Aix Kelly Maher R. Kelly A. Kelly Sokol Rosebc DS Vreelind Fiteleon Fairfield Legion Big Five Hall Shermanhol Spirit of Bath Fulrfield Legion Legion A. A

Devon 10 Start Play Wednesday

The Devon A. C. Big Five have been organized for the coming season and are open for first place bookings on their home court Wednesday nights and for road bookings across the state. The Devon A. C. Trs. also organized will play prelim games on Wednesdays and accept road bookings. Season opens December 12 at the Weston A. G. court with two attractions. Rudolph Braumann named business manager. Meanda McTipgairt is team manager. Call between 4 pm and 9 pm for bookings.

Devon A. GC Devon A. C. Trs Weston A. G Rudolph Braumann Wuainess Meanda McTipgairt Harnum Milford

St. Joe Five Seek Games With Fast Teams

The St. Joe Triangle club seeks games with Warfield Stratford Legion or Trail Community of Danbury and invites contact through manager Waiter Barrett Noble 4184. The Saints defeated the Resolutes of Bridgeport 17 to 9 at Bish School gym last Saturday.

St. Joe Triangles Warfield Stratford Legion

Fairfield High basketball team forms for season study

In Fairfield on December 6 the boys basketball squad held practice at Roger Sherman Hill. Coach not yet appointed. Superintendent Williar EB Smith among staff. About 25 players out, including 25 returnees from last year such as John Beirne captain James Sharkey George Kuruz and Edward Cooper. Notable guests include Hinkey Harvest and Mike Hesly.

Fairfield Roger Shermin Hill Williar EB. Smith Fanny sHekering Hinkey” Harves Bridgeport High School Mike Hesly John Beirne James Sharkey Ruetyagerr George Kuruz Pamer Gallesher Edward Cooper Hugh Tate Theodore Fier Joseph Meason Benjamin Dalway Pranklin Bukley

McGraw Named Penn 1924 Football Captain

Tas Bylabane McGraw of Buffalo South Carolina was elected captain of the University of Pennsylvania football team for 1924. A quarterback and halfback, he won unanimous support after a second ballot while coaches players and students approved.

Philadelphia Tas Bylabane McGraw Buffalo S. C University of Pennsylvania Weason McGraw Lou Young Frank de Whrist New England Mich Craig Oklahoma Flamer Westgate Fapworth Sutherland de Whirat Robb Stephens Graf Thomas Sorenson Dann Witmer Kauffman McGinles Adams McMullen Colemian Sherrer Bennett Penn Otex Hamer Thigeanon Robertson Puttes Javelly Digthigs

Chilean Boxer Vincentini Signs Three Bout Contract

Chilean lightweight Vincéntini has signed with Tex Rickard for three fights, the final a $40,000 bout with Benny Keogard. He debuts under the contract December 14 at Madison Square Garden versus Johnny Shugrue, with potential next rivals including Pat Moran if he wins.

New York Dee Vincentini Tex Rickard Benny Keogard Vincétntini Aince United States Johnny Shugrue Waterbury Hig Vari Rickard Jane Duis Angel Firne Firne Bill Brennan Josh Willard Jack Dempsey Pugiistic Bisters Polo Grounds

Bridgeport High Girls Open Season With Fairfield Tilt

Bridgeport High prepares for a season opener against Fairfield High girls in the J A S gym at 2:00 pm. Coach Lockwood aims for a victorious start as veterans share front court duties with new talent including Mary Drew and Florence Mo, while Stacy Roch Agnes Watters and Mildred Waters provide guard and forward depth amid an injury to Daniel Wh.

Bridgeport High Sivma Fairfield High Lockwood Cariala Mary Drew Tlorence Mo Mildred Waters Lie Tedinr Storia Agnes Watters Stary Roch Elexnardynel Safin Walsh Daniel Wh Agnes Cheat Florencie Quinpuse Flora Saur Arate Ehe Anssalant Statherine Casey

Postpone Amateur Bouts In New Haven Monday

Amateur boxing contests in New Haven were postponed to Monday. Tom Fivan, manager, asks entrants to report at 6 30 P M at the Liberty building. All-Stamfords defeated Stratford American Legion 22 to 21 in Stamford by a close, tense finish.

New Haven Tom Fivan Liberty Building Stamford Wator

Bridgeport High Football Banquet Next Tuesday

The Bridgeport High football team will be entertained by the Athletic association at a banquet in the school cafeteria next Tuesday evening. The captain for the 192% team will be elected then and letters awarded to deserving players of the championship eleven. The date was moved up from Thursday by Tay Whelan, president of the Athletic association. Chick Anderson is favored to be elected captain.

Bridgeport Ligh Felines The Athletic Association Tay Whelan Chick Anderson

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