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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1922

Page

9

Unusual 85 Yard Kickoff Return Highlighted by Tryon

The article describes Eddie Tryon involved in a remarkable 85 yard kickoff return against Colgate Susquehanna and notes Sweeney of Susquehanna as a standout, with heavy focus on the run and ensuing plays. It references Notre Dame, Colgate, and Albright among other teams, detailing the dramatic sequence and notable players such as Morgan and Holtenbach.

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Four Eastern Colleges Looking for Grid Pilots

A long draft note discusses four eastern colleges seeking football quarterbacks and coaching changes. It mentions Penn, Columbia, and others in transition, with references to coach turnover, upcoming intersectional games, and major matchups including California, Stanford, and Penn’s Rose Bowl prospects.

Eastern Colleges

Bronkie Early Career and Waterbury Ties In Baseball

Tronkie of Manchester began with Waterbury and later moved to professional baseball. He played as a second baseman and infielder, with early career notes around 1921 managerial duties and ties to the South Eastern league. Born in Sowlls Alabama, he became a local favorite and notable figure among fans.

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Leland Stanford Plans 1923 Football Schedule

Leland Stanford announces a 1923 schedule beginning with high profile matchups. The big game against California at Berkeley is set for November 24, with other key dates around mid to late November and December.

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Wabash Fights On Stout Defense Against Odds

In a rough college football clash, Fred Auli of Cleveland powers the Oilers in a scoring bid. The era’s play centers on a determined Wabash squad facing a tough foe amid uncertain outcomes.

Bulldogs Minor Sport Thriving Under Blossom

The Bulldogs minor sports show strong growth with new facilities and expanding teams. Highlights include new fields and tracks, a growing baseball program, and renewed emphasis on football and hockey, reflecting broad campus development and student participation.

Bulldog

Boston Red Sox trade talks swirl as Gowdy discussed

Boston clubs brace for a possible reshaping of rosters with Fred Mitchell weighing Monk Gowdy trade bids. Managers Mitchel and Chance consider veterans and younger players amid market demand and talks with Washington, Chicago, and New York as frustration grows over stalled deals.

The Sportlight Glimpses From Grantland Rice's Column

Grantland Rice reflects on boxing, golf and baseball legends in a rambling sports column. He muses on Johnson Dempsey and Dempsey show eras, amateur golf hopes, and humorous lines about golf widows, alibis, and exhibition tours, weaving era icons with playful predictions.

Misread Budget Numbers For American Golf Figures

OCR fragment shows inflated figures and garbled phrasing about golf participation in America. It mentions estimated golfers and a proposed budget with line items for construction, equipment, and various sectors, but many words are unreadable or corrupted.

Gibbons Challenges Dempsey Again in Ring Talk

Tom Gibbons renews his challenge to Jack Dempsey, but boxing circles doubt the smaller Gibbons can topple the champion. Analysts note Dempsey’s speed and power, and debate whether Gibbons’ craft and two handed style could challenge the heavyw eight at top form.

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Brooklyn baseball leader faces curfew threats in 1928 season

New York dated dispatch reports manager Wilberk Robinson of the Brooklyny club enforcing curfews as players prepare for the coming season. He vows discipline, warning fines and possible holdouts if players fail to adhere to terms set by President Ebbies and the club. Some athletes complain but Robbi e maintains control to keep the team cohesive amid upcoming pennant races.

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Kansas City Buy Schupp Pitcher From White Sox

Wangas City team owner George Michlebach announced the purchase of left handed pitcher Wardie Sehunn from the Chicago White Sox for a price of £4500.

Kansas Clily Wangas City Wardie Sehunn George Michlebach Schupp Chicago White Sox

Midget Smith and Joe Lynch Set for Garden Bout Tomorrow

The bantam title hopeful Midget Smith faces Joe Lynch in Madison Square Garden tomorrow. Smith seeks to rebound after a prior suspension and a grueling recent fight. Lynch, the reigning champion, trains hard as both men prepare for a high-stakes clash in New York boxing circles.

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Boston U Seeks Big Three Games

Boston University marks a busy holiday recess with practices planned through Christmas. Key players Aliner Kentoff Wentoff are sidelined by injuries while Avery, Yate, and Princeton form part of a scrimmage mix as the team eyes Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Dartmouth matchups.

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