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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
11
Baltimore club owner and manager Jack Bunz of the International League plans a formal protest to Judge Landis, alleging rumors spread by some major league partners aim to unsettle his team. He cites fake stories about trading Bent ley and other top performers for current big league players.
Strangler Lewis, the world heavyweight wrestling champion, was greeted warmly in San Jose for a homecoming after dethroning Joe Stecher in New York last week. He received a silver cup and delivered a brief acceptance, praising his hometown's esteem over the title and calling himself a capable orator as well as wrestler.
Ithaca N Y Dec 22 John Hori coach of Cornell crews advocates cutting the intercollegiate racing course from four miles to three miles He says the shorter distance would be easier on crews and create a more brilliant contest for spectators.
Cleveland C Dec 22 East Technical High football team leaves for Everett Wash to face Everett high for a contest that could decide the national interscholastic championship. Angus City Dec 22 Jess Willard, former heavyweight champion, may referee a Walker Roper heavyweight bout slated for December 30 in an effort to regain the title. Willard trains at his Lawrence Kans home ahead of the Dempsey match.
Boston December 22 The state boxing commission announced it would not issue any permits for Xmas day or Xmas night and the regulation will be enforced statewide. The plan had contemplated meets in Worcester Lowell and other cities.
Joe Stecher of Dodge Neb former heavyweight wrestling champion is recovering in a hotel in Omaha Neb from neuritis of the neck and left arm He plans to stay until his condition improves before returning home for several weeks rest
A new hospital ship Reef features a mechanical cow that creates milk for sick and wounded sailors. The device mixes milk powder with water and butterfat, pasteurizes and emulsifies, then dispenses a creamy product. Adjusting ratios yields skim to full cream.
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