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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1918

Page

5

Winched Soccer Opener Ends 3–0 With Sked Swedish Victors

The Swedish team from New Haven defeated Winchester by 3 goals to 0 in the Connecticut Football league opener. Black stood out for the Swedes with a standout display, as did Gustafson and Sund for the visitors. Winchester's Cave and Johnson tried to rally late, but the Swedish attack prevailed, securing the win amid wet conditions and a lively crowd.

Joe Booth Sterday Winchester Haven Black GAC Smith Johnson Lames Sting Larsenay Liija Faust Kinsock New Haven Jeson Lance Kissock Santeson Gustafson Pokt Hissect Rominent Taystad Sundho Gustafson Cave Thees Fors Hough Bannon John Hester Oesters Elle

Young Swedes Win Replayed Contest At Seaside Park

In a bridged Amateur League match at Seaside Park Bridgeport the Young Swedes defeated the Irwington Apprentics Toys' gol ver team 4 to 1 in a replayed game after the original ended 2 2. Nilson and Frolander led scoring with three forwards Johnson YW and J Johnson adding goals. Alec Bannows impressed for the Remingtons and was praised for his play.

Johnson Ester Smith Trealy Seaside Park Dunioy Iirwington Apprentics Toys’ Gol Ver Gine Nilson Remington Frolander J. Johnson Johngson Petersen Eklund Forstrom Bannows

Enclosed Autos in Demand Now Touring Cars

Local dealer says enclosed automobiles are rising in popularity and may overtake touring cars as the preferred all season transportation. Prices are less of a factor as comfort and utility favor enclosed models. Fire at 50 Center Street caused a brief run to a chemical firm. no damage. Referees and officials listed for a short 5 minute match.

Center Street Aléxander MacPherson Hillside iHome Chemical Company 1

Inher atorial longue eireles and baseball's 1919 outlook

Agitation rises in New York and Huston over responses by Providence era reps. Rhode Island ranks with Bridgeport and New Haven as key coastal cities, with a possible withdrawal to enter Double Rochelle seen as a blow. Major Percy D. Haughton returns from France predicting a bright 1919 season, while Artie Shafer eyes a Giants return, and George Kelley awaits discharge to pursue Milwaukee management. Gus Geers gears up for sixty-eighth birthday with promising horses for coming season and Grand Circuit prospects.

Spovling New York Huston Interna White Providence Rhode Bridgeport New Haven Rochelle Providence Percy D. Haughton Sonier Boston Nationals France Sirte Urday Baltic Haughton Major Haughton Johny Evers Jack Hendricks Memphis Top Geers Reinsiman Geers Fop

Cohan Back with Bantam Crown of Canadian Army

Johnny Cohan Sharpe brother of Bridgeport boxer Johnny Sharpe has returned from overseas with the Canadian army. The private in the 24th Battalion won the army bantamweight title at Aldershot and defended it in several quick bouts. He debarked December 14 at Halifax and arrived in Bridgeport for furlough, weighing 115 pounds and planning exhibition camp in Toronto before returning home.

Cohan Bantam Crown Eddie Duffy Johnny Issy Cohan Sharpe Johnny Sharpe Bridgeport Toronto Canadian Infantry Hatifat Mor 14Ih Surfvatk England Warry Tia Johnny Catan Ginith Spon

Army and Navy Seek Return of Athletic Games

Annapolis reports renewal of prewar athletic conditions at the Naval Academy soon, with football and baseball contests against West Point to resume. Plans include allowing one away game per season and a broader schedule to restore balance, pending West Point's readiness and class totals. Officials Daniels and Hichorie back sports as military virtue, hoping to lift academy athletics without compromising other priorities.

Annapolis Dee Naval Academy West Point Naval Academy Athletic Midshipmen University of Pennsylvania Tihladelphia Daniels Hichorie Braieles Anmapolic

IMA NUTT Wins City Poet Laureate Parade Speech

A wartime tale recounted by IMA NUTT who led a city parade and delivered a victory speech after a war ended. The author thanks companions and recalls composing a celebratory poem praising American resolve and the Yankee fighting spirit. The piece closes with a playful sign-off and copyright notice.

Garidge Otto Fillis Filly Ima

Britain’s Right in World Naval Balance Debate

A brief commentary argues the United States should resist any nation’s sea domination, aligning with President Wilson’s view that no single power should control the oceans, while detailing reactions from Canada and Britain.

Britain United States Wilson Toronto Mall

War blame on Franz Josef for Austria-Hungary Serbia row

In the St Louis Republic, Franz Josef is censured for the disastrous decision that precipitated the Austria-Hungary Serbia conflict, labeling him as the worst servant of his country due to driving the war.

Fennz Josef Austria-Hungary Serbia St. Louis

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