Bridgeport Club League Records Shattered
Bridgeport's club league saw three records fall as top teams and standout players delivered standout performances. Coaches praised efficient offense and tight defense in the late-season games.
Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut
We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
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!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
14
Rules Changes Highlight Early 20th Century Basketball Debates
The article discusses evolving basketball rules, focusing on who shoots fouls. It cites Tom Thorp advocating that the fouled player take the foul shot to curb star shooters. Syracuse and Penn illustrate fairness concerns, as Sweeney’s accuracy influenced the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thorp
Pennsylvania
Sweeney
Syracuse
Fenn
Thorp
Smith
Barton
Runile
Ord Moran
McBride
Kitty
Gethmain
St A
Morrisonahs
Rocco
Kearney
Tilam Murphy
Wy ~Eil
Edwards
As Washing
Bishop
Team Rowe
Si Whiting
Rose
Cormack
Hyatt
Ribbons Wallop Norwalks 30 26 in rough state league game
Bridgeport defeated Norwalk 30 to 26 to boost the Connecticut State league title bid. Persistent fouling marred the contest with Swenson leaving the floor after a blow to the eye and Holman sustaining a cut lip. Norwalk’s Murray sparked controversy with remarks blamed for fan boos while White, Dreyfus, and Perkcamp contributed for their teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Colonial Ball
Norwalk
Murray
Tom Thorp
Fang
Capt
Swenson
Nat Holman
Gan Tt
Te Reemark
Ansonia
Ansonians
Dreyfus
Perkcamp
Warls
Nolinen
C. Powers
Uhinton
Decide Fate of I. L. Today
New York reports the International League faces suspension for wartime duration. A wartime withdrawal could influence minor leagues, with discussions of maintaining ASO, meeting intervals, and possible resumption after conditions improve. Optimism for a summer league is low as owners debate continuing eight clubs or inactivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International League
International
ASO
Pherae
Anzhones
Ieague
Jack Dunn
Baltimore
James McCaftreys
Toronto Ub
Wesleyan Adds May 22 Game With New York University
Wesleyan baseball manager Gower added a May 22 game with New York University to the schedule amid dating conflicts with New England colleges. Amherst cancels commencement week attractions. Hamilton and others weigh travel costs for trips to play a single game. Umpire Bobby Hart to handle exhibition games in Springfield as part of a spring association slate. Cleveland’s Aulvices reports Miller from the New Cath- eline Londhoven club purchased by the Indians show roster moves in progress. Jacksonville’s Mark pleased with slow start as Ath- letics near season opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lahnan HW. Gower
Wesleyan Baseball Rec. Vas
New York University
New Ingland
Eligmitlon
Bower Ib
Middletown
Hamilton
Amherst
Jeanves
Disston A. A
Bethlehem
TI. Wt. PT. Strollers
New York
Babcock & Wilcox
Bridgeport City
Lewis Defeats Lindsey In Park City Duckpin Match
Park City alleys star Connor Lewis defeats Mort Lindsey 4 to 2 in a duckpin tournament at the Palace alleys. Final standings show Lewis dominant with strong scores across nine strings, while Lindsey struggles to keep pace in a closely watched afternoon card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park City
Porto
Dewey
Barber
Stone
Connia Lewis
Conie Lewis
Mort Lindsey
Palace
Lewis
Lindsey
Seceml Gane Lew LG
Tewis
Den
Tei
Fay Oa
Tos
Gani
Dad Binal
Tarwis
Dau
Lanulees Tor
Corto
New Taye
Ibity
Matel
New Thavensend
Garber
Southington
Wirpherbury
Orice Rites
New Fivetie
Gaim
Harty
Frayve de Divogitie
Nauachteh
Hogan Gets Last Laugh On the Wise Promoters
Washington reports pay ball tax rules affect baselwil parks with exemptions for ladies in gentlemans tickets. Public officials and workers in baseball are taxed unless in official capacity. Season box holders may pay tax per admission. unaccompanied ladies pay no extra. Boxing promoter Billy Hogan stages Connecticut fight cards and signs bouts with Greb Chip, Shubert and Williams, aiming for a big gate this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baselwil
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Ponatide
Bureau
Gars
Billy Hogan
Union Goat Club
Connecticut
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Georg Chip
Weastie
Casino
East
Hogan
Tragan
Greban Chip
Bu Chip
Jimmy Mason
al Shubert
New Bedford
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Billy
Jimmy Dime
Chip
Greb
Dim
Bridgeport
Circle
Golfers at Camp Devens to faced spring match with civilian team
Golf at Carden City Country Club resumes under regular conditions with a large winter social presence. A planned spring or early summer match forms between army golfers led by Lieut. Deming and a civilian squad from Boston, with Lieut. Robert C. Deming arranging details and Jimmy Ouimet likely to pick ten Camp Devens players. The civilian roster includes Wright, Paul Tewkesbury, Malone, Daley, Tartwell, Lelaie, Paton, Long, Sullivan and Small. Course conditions improve as Montclair Golf Club greens dry after winter, drawing over a hundred players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carden City Country Club
Manhattan
Ufe
Camp Devens
Boston
Robert C. Deming
Wieneness Ouimet
Camp Prevens
Ray Gorton
Herbert Dameos
Christopher Dunphy
Frank MesSamara
AL McIntyre
Carneval Reid
Dyed Wright
Paul Tewkesbury
Lo J. Malone
W. Daley
Charles Tartwell
Robert Lelaie
Larry Paton
Walter Long
J. Tl. Sullivan
Sirving WW. Small
Boxing Charter Match Sets Championship Showdown
The boxing charter lists bhit Foss Willard and bred Wilton as rivals for a championship bout. The bout drew crowd expectations as both fighters showcase past performances. The challenger notes the match may test the strongest boxer, with speculation about distance and endurance in the expected clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhit Foss
Willard
Wilton
Dent
Fonts
Ente
Joss Wos
Pato
Promoter Plans Busy April For Boxing Doings
Iddia Winter of Pittsburgh and Wilkes of New York are set for a 10 round bout promoted by The Roystor AW CG. A busy April includes Sharkey’s schedule and a signee for a tour fights lineup. Rumors hint at Charlie White refereeing and a purse around $5,000 total with $2,000 to the winner. personal matters linked to Tin wife editor Levingky are noted in local columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jee Tynel
Albany
Selentibes
Leonard Nowell
A Shubert
New Bedford
Kid Williams
Baltimor
Elm Ring
Ne Bedford
Shubert
Nowell
Wil
Iddia Winter
Pittsburgh
Wilkes
New York
Bov Raobe
Roystor AW CG
Pattsiaral
Sharkey
Salready
Unclear OCR: University Crew Loss Affects Race
Fragmentary report notes a varsity crew setback and a lost member named in damaged text. Mentions twenty three candidates for the team and indoor negation in a hospital setting. Names and places are obscured by poor OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callico
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rheet
Fred Liggins
Clover Club
Beards
Brooklawns
Clover Cle B. Woyls
Hogker
Wet Walsh
Ald
Kausler
van Tie
Liggin
Aa Merritt
Agg Lawrence
Hardie
Feen
Brooks
Ah Él Graham
Orton
Att Ston
Fairmont
Meigs
Unders
Gréen
Kelly
Moline
Dane Ee
Wolfe
Remington Arms
Crowley
McGrath
Roderique
Fellows
Remington U. M. Co. Keighley
Aldinger
Ard
Huggier
Lee
Ghitreau
Kae Man
al Graat
Se Sea
F. Rummage
Bilcox
Ion Robb
I H. Rummage
Ti Cc. Weisoian
Pao
Bickel
Jas RT
Any ' Boywid
Ee Connors
Augustus
Ag BS
Fiz
Ayvz Murphy
Walter A
NO. Connors
Vee
Weller
Lia Nevina
Ag 'Adwell
Itupert
N -Morin
Su Ra AN Morgan
Sheehan
Providence
Jackelhwn
Jvawrenes
Hms
London
Joe
Roy Rock
New London Combination
Waterbury
Angle
Stiltz
Pitt
Nash
Boyle
Aga Aga
Fe Perkins
Kerchis
Ramin
Day Mooney
Des Kerchick
Damin
Zahaeem Smith
Inlaggon
Casey
Meyer
Warler
Murra
Burns
We Ag
Denney
Pete Sey Che
Sandstrom
Afinter
Poole
Ais Bartha
Newbauer
Pascay
Uee Jori
Barker
Bissonett
Bablenk
McHugh
Deere
R. Latleve
Malier
Olsen
Dolantes
Merheny
Wiland
Clebly
Ny Bowden
CASCO
CLYDE
Briggs
Charlie
Murray Mars
Phay Ball
Hickey
Vwoiation
Cubs
Pawellon Goong
Jees Anmeeles
Maret
Chicago Cubs
Mag
Vasadena
Vernon Tigers
Joong Beach
Ridgeport
Jay
Rigw
I. L
Wesdeiewan
Dierter
Brooklyns
Nis Val
Vwart
Bobby Hart
Springfield
Hot Springs
Grimes
Son
Bobby Thaws
Lis Wwiiebeeuls
Wader
Lis Viking
Mack
Jacksonville
Miah St
Aft
Ath- Jetics
Alex,McAllister
Northumberland Fusthers
McAllister
Sunderland
Kilmarnock
Grimsby
Tarry Illen
Ridgeport Rovers Gocter
Schooelboy
Seaside
Ehirds
Teneo
New York City
Hayes
Chick Phives
Indianapolis
Fehler
Mielesams Correos
Tontam
A. Clope Post
Shayes
AP Lippe
Navy
Lynch TH
Bon White
Judeing Fren Veterts
Prom
Danni
McCiaay
Veo
Jawa
John
Yownescial Harriers
Avatidor
Roger Ferri
Chi
Shuber
Williams
Tuber
Day Astey
Jimmy Wilde
National A. C
Philadelphia
Nelson
Palitz
New London
Hartford
Middleton
Battling Kuna
Norwilk
Kunz
George Munroe
New Haven
George
Louis Bogash
Munroe
Tasuis
Isnoeckoutgers
New Yor
Wid Williams
Atlanta Ga
Hughie Laing
Eggers
Charlo
Pitts
Ab Doyle
Danide Vekson
Vincent Treime
Stese
Ted Kid Lewis
Toe Eason
Elass
Eagan
Milwaukee
Bie
Foyraen
Ras Leer
Jack McCarsonm
Jeri Monday
MaMa Pran Rucertthy
Pete Mike O'Dowd
Tina
Jorgen
Farater Om
Tieavanwaight
Spain
Chiotgo
Cole Broek
Tsaresiona
Marlon
Ereyerer
Pien Tour Andreays
Godivad
Far Matha
Wits Podeeel
Angie
Peark Boxur
Montclair
Boxing Charter
Chariey White
Aed
Brarhiins Levingky
Cout UK
Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial
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.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?
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!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.