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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1924

Page

11

Cubs Have Strong Catching and Pitching Ahead of Season

The article previews the Chicago Cubs 1930s team form, highlighting Charley Grimm Rabbit Maranville and Charlie Holllacher, with a strong catching staff and veteran pitchers led by Grover Alexander and Wilbur Cooper. It discusses infield and outfield strengths, aging concerns, and potential season impact.

Chicago Cubs Charley Grimm Tig Rabbit Hollacher Jisger* Statz Heathcote Hack Mller Denver Irigsby Otto Vogel Feaure Chicago Mana U Grover Alexander Wilbur Cooper Vic Keen Elmer Jacobs Tony Kauffman Fred Blake Floyd‘heeler Kliefer Aléxander Gooper

Freshman Rule Could Halt Army Yale Football Tuneup

Rumors say Yale and Army may cancel the 1925 Yale Army game over a three year rule. West Point sources pressure Yale to keep plebes out and advance a three year eligibility policy. If enforced, Yale would delay or cancel the annual clash, unsettling a long standing gridiron tradition.

YALE Reorge Trevor Army West Point Asart Formant Brig Frederick W. Sladin West Point Athletica Lehes Clarry Joson Penn Owly Didong Point Yale Army Plains Hudson Yale-Army staryard-Yale Army Athletic Association New Haven Plebeg Navy Anpods Amy West Pointoes Ellis Es Point West Poin Ela

Bowling Results Show Mixed Scores Across Classes

Team winner Arirona led with captain Stubbs and players Kraus and Craig Clog A-Lineburgh. Scores listed include Class Nie Aves 94 and 93, Garrits 21 30, Sutphen 92 30, Winton 98 35, Garrity 100 3h, Hildreth 934 33. High totals and singles noted for Kellogs Wall and Lineburgh. Chicago’s Hugh team earned 11 and Bridgeport posted 854 for the top team total.

Arirona Stubbs Kraus Craig Clog Lineburgh Nie Kellogs Wall Hugh Chicago Bridgeport

Syracuse Stars Enter Major Track Jousts Next Week

Syracuse is set for two major meets in late January as Coach Thomas F. Keane schedules races in New York and Boston. Captain Bowman's squad will compete in Millrose events including a special race, with a two mile relay and mile relay planned. The team then travels to Boston College and Dartmouth for a triangular meet, replacing past years’ Millrose entries with tougher opposition. Practice continues through Christmas, with relay selections to be finalized and daily workouts on native tracks.

Syracuse N. Y Thomas F. Keare Orangs New York Boston Maas Chet Bowmans Millrone A. C Keane Bowman Sume Keane Sons

Ned Layton Offered Coaching Position

Former Nebraska football star Ned Layton reportedly received a coaching offer from Rio Peulo Athletic in Sao Paulo Brazil to serve as director. Details on acceptance or negotiations remain unclear as local officials announced the inquiry.

Ned Layton Aden Eve

Strong Teams Lead Bridgeport High Girls Court Standings

Two top squads in Bridgeport High School girls interclass basketball are Team No. 4 led by Ada Lyons and Team No. 5 captained by Mary Lukachik. Team No. 4 has already won a game while Team No. 5 anticipates challenging for first place led by strong lineup including Gertrude Nieman and Mary Luckachick.

Ada Lyons Mary Lukachik

Tigers Lead In 200 Pin League Standings

The Tigers hold a three game lead in the Zoo bowling league with two teams tied for second. Lions set team records with top individual marks and strong totals, including high single 1932 by Kenyon and high team totals by Lions.

Tigers LIONS Zoo Ik PC Hippos Wolves Yeague Records Philips Byrnes Dallas Kenyon

Missouri Captain Rhodes Scholar Named

Columbia Missouri July 29 Arthur D Bond captain of the University of Missouri football team has been chosen Rhodes scholar from Missouri in 1925. He will study at Oxford University after graduation next spring. Bond is a top student and Phi Beta Kappa member.

Columibia Arthur D Bond University of Missouri Rhodes Missouri England Oxford University Bund Ing Ph Beta Kappa Eatersk P Ces Fom

Boxing Commission Accepts Tommy Gibbons Challenge

New York December 24 The New York Boxing Commission accepted Tommy Gibbons challenge to fight Gene Tunney the American light heavyweight champion and said steps will be taken to have them sign. Gibbons manager Tilly Gibson proposed an outdoor spring or early summer bout not at Madison Square Garden. Gibson urged bids from promoters and warned Tunney would not dodge Gibbons citing past fights. The commission did not accept a proposed bout with Mike McTigue due to priority given to Tunney over Michael.

New York Tom Gibbons Gene Tu Inay New York Boxing Commission Tilly Gibson Tusney Madison Square Garden Gibson Gibbons Gene Norfolk Georges Carpentier Mile McTigue Hero Tunney Michael

Stars Dim in Pros, College Sports Leave Lasting Marks

A look at golf, tennis, boxing, and football compares champions who falter after peak years. Dempsey and Wethered face renewed challengers as legacies meet shifting eras, while Harvard and Army football endure demanding schedules and rising crowds.

Army Annapolis Studerta West Point Annapoli Jack Dempsey Babe” Ruth

Maloney Wins by Foul Over Montgomery in Boston Bout

Jim Maloney the Boston heavyweight was awarded a decision on a foul against Sally Montgomery of Fort Worth in the third round of a scheduled 10 round bout. Montgomery was knocked down early in the third while facing Maloney who earned the victory on a foul ruling.

Maloney Boston Jim Maloney Sally Montgomery Fort Worth Tex

Mrs Whitney’s Colts To Race at Tia Juana

New York December 23 Mrs Payne Whitney prominent New York sportswoman who owns a string of racing thoroughbreds will ship nine crack runners next Saturday to Tia Juana track in Mexico including Cherry Pile holder of the world record for the mile. Whitney already has seven thoroughbreds racing at New Orleans and campaigned on Canadian and other major American courses.

New York Payne Whitney Tia Juana Mexico Cherry Pile Far West

Berkshire Five Set To Face Pastinea Tomorrow

The Berkshire quintet meets Pastinea at Corey Corner surface Walnut Heidi tomorrow afternoon. East Siders seek a Mil fordites upset after a hard practice week. Berkshire has one loss this season, 18 to 16 against Naval Reserves, with Holy Cross star Connie Shea in the lineup.

Berkshire Corey Corner East Siders Milfordites Shires Naval Connie Shea Holy Cross Star Beach Boys Ling Uns

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