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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1925
Page
12
A fragmentary account recalls a player named Jennings struck by pitched balls 59 times in one season. The text includes club jokes, fan taunts, and references to pitchers from Washington and Philadelphia, with scattered remarks about his resilience and a pennant race.
An obscure December issue of The Coaches' All American Foot ball This selection enumerates players from Michigan Nebraska Yale Drake California and other colleges. Notable names include Danmesth Weir Tryon Oberlander and Pearce among others with positions listed, forming a composite all star lineup.
Harry O'Donnell of the Rounders leads the Westport bowling league with a 97 average over 20 games, teammate Dick Finnegan close behind at 94. A youngster on the Lesson team impressed older players, while Northrop posted strong two-game totals. The Rounders sit one game ahead of the Menace as the second round begins, with several upsets anticipated. Standings show Rounders, Menace, Independents, Jammer, Leisign, Engineers, Water, Westporters, Test Office, Tenge. High team total recorded by Rounders at 1295.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a church league basketball game day with names like Stratton and Brest ce nt Bivet M. The readable items suggest fast play and scoring by players, but details are incomplete and no final result is available.
A garbled passage details schedule items for college football contests. Names such as Bailey, Sey, and others appear alongside editor references Erd Walty and Hebert. the text is fragmented and deserves a cautious reconstruction to capture intended matchups and dates.
The Brooklyn club intends to train at Clearwater amid unsettled conditions and potential housing facilities issues. Officials note ongoing discussions over a temporary arrangement with local authorities and a promise of full cooperation once a suitable plan is approved.
A fragmentary West End scene references Wilt men possibly linked to a string of incidents near Troyer Street. Names such as Jeb, Harry Martin, and Joe Werstetter appear amid jagged notes on thefts, alley skirmishes, and a shifting cast of neighborhood figures.
Bowling results show Weanedy 42 and gle po mark leading with high score. Team Na 1 total 407 and Hsch tests total in No. Tat.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a sports score or team total involving Stowe’s Garage, Verh. Fab Tfert, and Tonoes. Likely a local league recap with names and a combined team total, not fully readable.
In a dramatic late surge, the Bridgeport Celtic soccer team beats Clan Campbell as Ripley Jeffries shines as last minute substitute. The Celtics strike twice after halftime with a standout performance by a previously unknown player, Smithers, who assists on the opener.
A race card listing New Orleans entries across multiple purse events. Includes six furlongs and one mile races for three year olds and up, with horse names such as Fell Catthe Giburg Woody Mankiid and Meteor. Also notes purses ranging from 700 to 1000 dollars, plus allowances and claims for various weights and conditions.
Washington and Jefferson officials announced Rutgers will join the 1926 varsity football schedule. The addition creates six championship routes in the Middle States Tri-State area. All six games are set to be played at home unless noted otherwise.
Navy unveils schedule for 1925 with games against Princeton Notre Dame and Virginia West Virginia and Wesleyan and a planned return of several rivals. The document lists opponents and locations including Annapolis and mentions conference standings and champion teams reflected in the slate.
A chaotic street confrontation ended with an officer being knocked out and fined six dollars. New arrest records show a suspect pleading not guilty as officers struggled to restrain the crowd near the police station. The altercation escalated after a referee's call during a tense moment, with bystanders reporting the scene as a disorderly melee.
Ambiguous sports note reports Fred Mitchell taking a coaching role with Harvard baseball. The fragmentary text references past seasons, a committee, and ongoing scrutiny but fails to clearly state dates, positions, or outcomes. Multiple garbled phrases obscure team affiliations and context.
A murky Republic guidance meeting outlines potential shifts in governance and funding for the university system. Officials debate timelines and the impact on students and research programs amid unclear accreditation status and budget allocations.
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