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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1920

Page

6

Harvard and Oregon Set for Tournament of Roses Clash

Harvard and Oregon universi ties prepare for the Tournament of Roses final in Pasadena. About 38 000 spectators expected for the eastern Western clash amid cooler weather. Officials include St Quistey, George Varnell, Plowden Scott, Henry Batterfield, and Henry Batterfield.

Harvard Oregon Pasadena Asadena Cal Harvard Oregon Nerth Criiigson Vardstock St Qnistey Upire National Se George Varnell Iting Spokane Feial Est Plowden Scott Sanford Ortland Hnesman Henry

Boxing News Grainy Scribbles From A Wandering Roundup

Boxing rumors and tangled names outline a busy schedule as Barifield departs for Paris while Kilbane eyes a $10,000 bout against Walger in January. Other bouts feature Burns vs Reich, Smith vs Coyne, and Gill vs Britton in Jersey City, with a Philadelphia swing and France plans shadowing the scene.

British promoter targets Dempsey Carpentier world title bout

A British promoter named Gnarlesy B. Cochrane plans to stage the world heavyweight championship between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier in an American venue. He is presenting Carpentier with the promotional package after a theater appearance, aiming to bring the fight to the U S.

Gnarlesy B. Cochrane Jack Dempsey Georges Garpentherry Ameriex Georges “Carpentier Avon Madera Tora’ Theater

Contract talk clouds Carpentier Dempsey plans

Nate Lewis reports on Cochrane's alleged binding contract with Georges Carpentier and how it may hinge on a February clause allowing Carpentier to sign Dempsey if Cochrane cannot seal a deal. Deschamps and promoters note rival interest and question ironclad terms.

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Leonard Defends Lightweight Title Record Indoors in 1919

New York December reports Benhy Leonard has defended his lightweight title 25 times in 1919, outdrawing all boxing champions that year. He has drawn $482,000 in receipts so far, with Johnny Du Nen Haven set to face him January 16 in a 12 round event. Advance seats exceed 100,000 as Leonard remains a major office attraction in Philadelphia and beyond.

New York Benhy Leonard Juneonarg Ritchie Leonard Bontavith Johnny du Nen Haven

Boxing and baseball notes mix with club moves in East shows

A jumble of player trades and promotions fills the page. Alexander Ferguson heads to Jersey City while Luther Nelson and Paul Carpenter move to Toledo and Sacramento clubs respectively. Benjamin’s manager dispute sparks talk of a new leader. Boxing cards at Olympia and Philadelphia clubs promise notable bouts this afternoon plus Passaic events feature three eight-rounders with Leonard, Griffiths and Oakey.

New “York York Cliff Markle Luther Nelson Paul Carpenter Toledo American Alexander Ferguson Jersey City Canoe Sacramento Everett Bankston Dailds Texas Curtis Walker Augusta Culy Lantic Ayers Nelson I Berguson

City Bowling League Formed January Fifth

A new presason bowling league is formed in the city for 1824. A meeting is set for next Monday evening at the Social Hall at 3 o clock. Managers are urged to attend with teams including Bad 4 city rage pin toppers and five man squads. Names listed include Columbiaa boys White Jungles Bavey Club St Teeephis and EBrooksides.

Lars Joseph Ebuids Columbiaa Boys White Jungles Bavey Club St. Teeephis Ebrooksides Raoy Ani

Red Sox Announce Coaching and Winter Signings

Boston announces Paddy Livingston as battery coach from Philadelphia Athletics last season and signs infielder Hillar from Portsmouth with other winter moves. The December 84 engagement confirms roster changes ahead of spring training.

Boston Paddy Livingston Philadelphia

East and West Named All-American Athletic Team

Amateur Athletic Union selects 12 from the middlewest, one from the south, one from the Pacific coast and nine with college affiliations. Notable names include M. Sullivan, Tames TORUS, B. Secretary, and athletes from Georgetown, Cornell, Michigan, Notre Dame, Yale, Dartmouth, and the University of Chicago among others.

Torus Tames A. Sullivan Amateur Athletic Union Middlewest Pacific Coast Middle West Chicago A.A Apass Georgetown Univers Universty Cornell Crokst Yoda Q Simmons Syracuse University Walker Smithy Carl Johnson University of Michigan R. W. Lanflon Yale University Foi Butler Dubuque E. “al! Myers Dart Yoouth Jack Dempsey Manassa Col Mike O'fowd St. Paul Mins Jack Britton New York Benny Leonhard Centre College of Kentucky University of Oregon Barton IGS Ross Glen Ridge Farm Viewwinnings Esterminner W2.s Kilmer Royce Rools S. O Hildreth

Champions in All Lines of Sport for '19 Season

Listing of national and local champions across baseball boxing football tennis golf track and other sports for the 1919 season. Highlights include Cincinnati Reds as National and World champions under Pat Mor, Walter Johnson and Ty Cobb among stars, Dempsey and Britton in boxing, and Johnston top tennis and golf figures with extensive event results and club affiliations.

Cincinnati Reds Pat Mor Chicago White Sox Wiliam G. Gleason Iddle Rousch Cincinnati Ty Cobb Detroit Orover Cleveland Alexander Chicago Walter Johrson Washington Colewgie Holy Crass Harnees Wiiner MocGregor Ce Brimnett William M. Johnston San Francisco Norman E.brookes Gerald T. Patterson Australia George W. Wightman Boston Eleanor Goes New York Marion Zinderstein Vincent Richard Yonkers William ‘St Frank J Anderson Cecil Donald Tson Brookup Pet Bere Araola W. Jones Providence Charles S. Garland Yale Owbles Charles S Garland Amy It N. Hawks Ingles Richards William George Weighemnan Wome Gouté Vhampion Walter ‘Kinsella John. W Appel New York Watter Kkinsella Pell Wence C. Pell Stanley Grence Mortimer Maggheny County Nati Cchampion- Galiery Hagen Oakland Chile Alexa Stirling Atlanta Professional Golfers’'Association Jawnes M. “Barnes Sunset Hill Ghib St. Louis Pete Sotme PS Sity Tea Teant Intercolleg Englewood Ampion Walter C

Tad Jones to Coach Eli Football Next Season

NEW HAVEN Dec 31 Tad Jones a former coach will probably join Kale as football coach next fall according to Prof C W Mendell chairman of the athletic association board. Mendell said he could not yet officially confirm details as the written reply to the offer has not been received.

New Haven T. A. D. Jones Kale C. W. Maendell The Athletic Association of the ‘University Today Mendell Jones Yale

Seven Yanks Are Under Contracts for season

Secretary Harry Sparrow announced twenty three contracts sent to players including Roger Peckinpaugh Del Pratt Jack Quinn Hunt Shore Carl Mays Walter Pipp Muddy Ruel and Frank Baker Two regulars plan retirement while 23 contracts cover minors Murphy Dan Murphy Ralph Miller Benny Geiser and others signed from Seattle Taftville and Downey Shipyard areas with Bresnahan’s recommendation.

New York Harry Sparrow Ayeré Ieason Baker Roger Peckinpaugh del Pratt Jack Quinn Hunie Shore Carl Mays Walter Pipp Muddy Ruel Alli Bruggins Managars Frank Baker Duffy Gigning Iby Sparrow Yestterday A Murphy Chester Murphy Seattle Dan Murphy Taftville Conn Toledo Roger Bresnahan Ralph Miller Vinton Towa Teagie Benny Geiser Downey Shipyard Staten Island Farmers Glevidale Tre

Two Million Prize Offers For Flyers To Shoot At

Fragmented OCR reveals a prize competition dated 1920 involving aviators aiming for world records. A committee and organizations in New York are named, with prize money totals and deadlines referenced, though many words are garbled. The item hints at an international aviation contest organized by Allied groups.

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Elks and Clovers To Bowl for City Championship

The AL Starsworth Elks club and the Glovers clash for the city championship in a five man team bowling match scheduled for 2:30 PM at Park City alleys. Clovers, Chop Suey league champions, defend their title as city champions for two years, except last year when in service. Lou Dewey and Captain Jam Crossma lead the Stars.

AL Starsworth Elks Club Glovers Clovers Park City Ios Lou Dewey

Pardello and Cnarito Shine in Thalian Heavyweight Title

Leo Pardello and Cnarito Leo headlined the Thalian heavyweight bout, with Pardello securing dominance and a championship edge as rivals traded holds and power moves in a tense arena display.

New Clubs Report Urgent Purchase Plan

Fragmentary report notes clubs aim to buy items at cheaper prices through a cooperative. Mentions players and clubs seeking cost cuts and joint purchasing to reduce expenses. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

New York, Fort

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