This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
10
New York announces the purchase of Babe Ruth by Colonel Ruppert, with details scarce. Ruth, 26, holds a major league home run record from last season and had negotiated for higher pay with Boston before the deal.
Boston January 3 President Worm Frazee of the Americans said he added Babe Ruth to the New York Americans because he felt it unjust to keep him with the Red Sox who were becoming a one man team. Ruth demanded a higher salary after returning his three year contract worth 14000 a year. Frazee said the funds from the sale would go to buy other players and help develop a winning Red Sox.
Londias of Greece defeated William Demetral Demetral in a grueling one hour forty nine minutes and twenty seconds match for the Greek heavyweight title in New York. The bout was rough with many cautions from referee George Bothner as Demetral struggled to an unsuccessful toe hold. Also, Zdyszko of Poland toppled Strambel of Belgium in seven minutes eighteen seconds with a flying mare and double wrist lock. Sharkey beat Patsy Wallace in Philadelphia. Mickey Russell defeated Johnny Moloney for the amateur bantamweight title in six rounds.
Roamer the world record setting thoroughbred may be preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of Natural History in New York. The offer, from Mrs. Andrew Miller, widow of the sportsman who died when the horse was killed, would place Roamer as the second race horse on exhibition alongside Sysonby, presented by the late James R. Keene.
New York reports a Rutgers versus Nebraska football game slated for the Polo Grounds this fall alongside Dartmouth-Cornell and Army-Navy events. Officials note the schedule will add prominent matchups in New York, with other potential games featuring Penn vs Columbia and additional contests tied to the season.
Harvard University football team, fresh from defeating Oregon in Pasadena, Calif, arrived in Chicago on its homeward journey. Manager Fred W. Moore called the trip a great boost for intercollegiate athletics and said it cemented a long lasting athletic friendship between seaboard institutions. He noted Harvard has long avoided trips except for Yale and Princeton meetings and suggested coast games could open future series involving Yale and Princeton with worthy opponents far from Cambridge.
In an overtime thriller the iBiltons overcame the Automatic Machines 24 to 22 at XY gym in the second game of the Y al. C. Industrial basketball league. Holmes Edwards and Acme Shear opened with an 18-14 victory earlier. Next games set for Friday night Brass Plant vs Brass Union and American Chain vs Raybestos. The Lake Torpedo Boat basketball team heads to Chicopee Falls to face Fisk Red Tops next Saturday. Lakes manager Calm expects a win from his squad.
The piece riffs on Babe Ruth’s impact, mocking rivals and fans as Ruth moves toward New York and a Yankee University. It blends poetry and sports chatter with crack about Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and crowd antics, noting Ruth’s power, auction talk, and the era’s flair.
A boxing match is being arranged in New Jersey between Gred Fulton and Harry Wills the negro heavyweight. Planned for late next month the winner could earn a title shot against Jack Dempsey. Wills is viewed by many as the only heavyweight challengers who could fracture the color line against Dempsey.
An article notes Dode Paskert beginning spring training on skates, with mentions of Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians and other big leaguers taking up the sport in icy climates. Urs Speaker is said to umpire a game at Cleveland.
Georges Carpentier would not consent to fight Jack Dempsey in America, according to a Chicago letter from Nate Lewis in London. Lewis cites Carpentier’s European fame, high earnings in music halls, and managerial talks as reasons he would likely avoid a Dempsey bout in the near term, despite large potential profits.
Judd, Australian champion, to headline Expert Club exhibition Saturday evening at the YMCA. He will soon graduate and plan to enter a nationwide physical education program. previously served with Australian forces and recovered from a serious accident after treatment in England and France.
Dixon denies false alarm claims amid boxing card chatter at Acorna club. Plans for a future bout at the smoker night feature George Dixon a Black Demon and steer toward a clash with O Leary, with Cameron as matchmaker selecting a rival. Public workout sessions run 2 to 3:30 PM, four round bouts and notes on local fighters like Wellington and Wegevren.
Princeton's 1930 football schedule features four southern elevens. Old opponents Colgate Lafayette Trinity and Rochester are dropped. Navy Washington and Lee Maryland and others join. The slate includes October 2 Swarthmore, October 9 Cambridge, October 16 Washington and Lee, October 24 Navy, October 30 West Virginia, and Cambridge, Yale dates.
Boxing items report Frank Moran training in New York for an upcoming Newark bout with Fulton on January 22. Moran cites lack of serious training for a prior mismatch. Young Bob Fitzsimmons to fight at Arena A. C. Jersey City likely against Johnny Saxon. Johnny Wilbane makes money in no decision bouts. Chaney draws $5,000 for Arena A. C. bout. Al Shubert earns $1,500 at Philadelphia. Kilbane returns home to Cleveland. Alberts to face Jack Britton in Bayonne tonight. Danny Sullivan expected to referee a ten round bout. Wild Burt Wenny out of action six weeks after breaking his arm. Phil Bloom heads to London to face Johnny Griffiths over twenty rounds.
After the Borough games, Kelly and Anderson attempted to lift money from fauslier and cetman but failed. The report notes Anderson 104 106 58 208 and Kelly 161 104 295 195 220 221 with Kauslov and Kettrar also listed in scores. Jim was to bowl Kausier in a Swiftwick series immediately after the bout, but no results were available at press hour.
A fragmented quote shows O U Busher recounting a past delay and negotiations with Pat Gleason, noting willingness to sign only if offered a higher wage than the grocer’s. The passage reflects a personal bargaining moment tied to family expectations and local economic stakes.
New Haven January 3 Special reports Benny Leonard world champion and Johnny Dundee will clash in a 20 round boxing exhibition at the New Haven arena January 16 with Riverside A C patrons guaranteed value. Police Chief Smith enforces strict Connecticut rules ensuring local financial backing only and approval of two judges. Boxers to be paid only after full services and refunds offered if patrons are dissatisfied.
The Rectors of Bridgeport will open the Western Connecticut League in Ridgefield on Wednesday night, traveling by bus from Middle Street. Six teams, including Norwalk Reading Stars and Danbury Pirates, will compete. the Rectors’ lineup lists Carboni Warning Alerty Mahar Bennett Buckley Thomas AieGran Mingerly Rowe Creatella Thiborne Vondero Claus Lovely.
Tonight at Coloniss hall the coach Al Burdick may whistle as the game features the Ribbons versus a Paterson lineup. Jimmy clinches a favorite role and will start at forward with the Bowers brothers Artus and Harvey. No referee named yet. Alderman and Commissioner may let them decide. Lineup lists Blue Rib, Stewart, Schwab, Wright, White, Ashmead.
In connection with its physical activities program the Y M C A has organized a class to train volunteer leaders who will direct and promote mass athletics and games in city factories. John Brock, the physical director, heads the class. This is claimed to be the first of its kind in the country and the progress will be watched with interest. Men from Holmes & Edwards Co American Chain, Shear Co, Bilton Machine Tool Co, Brass Co Main Plant and Union Branch and Automatic Machine Co attend. The class meets every Friday evening at 7:30. Participants learn to direct calisthenics during rest periods and organize track meets and games for large groups.
Melbourne Australia January 5 Noerman the American examiner won the 229 yard dash sprint at the athletics meet. Spencers and Ostereter led Americans in the six days bicycle race carrying a prize of 300 pounds. Fourteen teams competed in the event.
In Philadelphia on January 4 195S a four cornered fight for the Penn football team captaincy is expected at the annual election next Thursday. Nominees include Carl Thomas Bun Hooper Eddie Mayback and Bots LeRunner. A coach decision is deferred with sentiment favoring Rod Stillwell.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.