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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1924

Page

16

Democrats Back Morris in Connecticut Governor Election

Ten leading Democrats from across Connecticut endorse Charles G. Morris for governor in a statement to voters. Signers include Fred Isbveter Bridgeport Don C. Seitz Gos Ceb Harry Morgan Ayres Westport and others praising Morris as an economical forward looking leader with a record in business banking and public service. The missive criticizes Republican machine control as wasteful and calls for Morris to bring constructive, fair minded administration.

Fairdell County Connecticut Charles G. Morrin Fred Isbveter Bridgeport Don C. Seitz Gos Ceb Harry Morgan Ayres Westport Wiliam Gardner Hale George Pratt Ingersoll Tudgefield Shneo Republican Party Morris Charlies G. Morris

All-Time Baseball Greats Choose Their Top Nine

In a continued sports feature, Johnson and others select the all-time team at key positions. Lajoie and Turner earn praise for fielding, Collins for third, Cobb Speaker Ruth in the outfield trio, Street catcher, Waddell the greatest pitcher, with notes on Joss Bender Plank Chesbro Wood and more.

Napo-leon Lajole Lajole Lajoie Engle Collins Johnson Tuck Turner Cleveland Bobby Wallace Turner Peckinpaugh McBride Wagner Gerber Scott Jimmy Collins Boston Ty Cobb Detroit Tris Speaker Babe Ruth New York Joe Jackson Cobb Speaker Ruth Charley Street Street Bill Carrigan George ‘Rube Waddell Rube Addie Joss Chief Bender Eddie Plank Jack Chesbro Joe Wood Jack Combs Edl Walsh

Weiss Believed Ready to Unload New Haven Club

George M. Weiss, president and major stockholder of the New Haven Club, appears prepared to sell the New Haven franchise and team with Walter Johnson in a Coast League purchase. Johnson intends to finish his career as owner and manager in the Coast, with Oakland as a preferred club, and Weiss already travels West to finalize a possible deal valued around 420000, with 200000 cash upfront.

George M. Weiss New Haven Lm City Walter Johnson Great Washington Weiss Washington Johnson Reno Nev Oakland Walter Hiis West Cub Lans Jwaiss

Dunn Brothers at Marquette Produce Family Football Talent

Milwaukee audience learns of the Dunn family at Marquette as Red Dunn, a famed All American quarterback and punter, has a younger brother Cornelius a promising end with long spiral passes. Another sibling Johnnie stars at quarterback for Marquette High, signaling potential varsity future.

Milwaukee Wis Dunns Red Marquette University Cornelius Marquette I Dia Joe Johnnie Marquette High Jooms

Ty Cobb as Outfielder and Showman Coach Shot Down

The article recounts Ty Cobb ignoring veteran catcher's advice to quit pitching and move to the outfield. It notes Cobb's fading arm, limited fielding position adjustments, and his penchant for dramatic, showy plays, underscoring how his speed and theatrics defined his style while limiting his defensive effectiveness.

Merman Schaefer Cobb Cabb I Schaeter Tris Speaker Harry Hooper Charlie Paddock Bese Ball E Tommorrow Ty Cobb

Hultman Four Leads Meigs Play

Hultman stars as Meigs leads the stage performance with a brisk, sharp pace as Landis summons create a stir. The actor recalls the moment, admitting the confusion and surprise over the summons as the crowd watches.

Hultman Meigs

Veterans Relief Shifts to Hartford Office in Connecticut

The U S Veterans Bureau announced that all Connecticut beneficiaries will deal with the state regional office at 983 Main Street Hartford. About 9,000 claimants exist in Connecticut with 3,500 active cases, and transfers from New York to Hartford occurred in 24 hours without service interruption. Captain Thomas J Bannigan leads as regional manager as the Hartford office began operations and card awards were prepared for transmission to New York.

U. 5 Veterans’ Bureau Connecticut Main Street Hartford Head U. S. Veterans’ Bureau New York State Thomas J. Bannigan Bead New Jersey

College football outlook across conferences and teams

The article discusses Yale Princeton Harvard and Army play with focus on upcoming games against Syracuse Pittsburgh and California. It notes Yale and Princeton must improve to challenge Harvard, Syracuse's clash with Pittsburgh, Columbia's rebound after Haighton’s death, and Pennsylvanias Pacific Coast trip. It expects Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Dartmouth to contend. Yale faces tough remaining games.

Notre Dame Pennsylvania Pacific Coast California Yale Princeton Harvard Warward Crimson Bob Fisher Army Syracuse Pitsburgh Pittsburgh Columbia Jenns Sylvania Hiinoia Dartmouth

Billiard Tourney Planned in Chicago for World 18,2 Balkline

New York, Nov. 2. Chicago will host the next world 18,2 balkline championship match with at least seven entrants. Definite dates place the event in Chicago in February or March. Players expected to compete include Willis Hoppe champion, Young Jake Schafer former champion, Welker Cochran, Fidouard Horemans, Edmond Derbier, and the national junior balkline title holder. Final arrangements and official announcement will follow.

New York Chicago Basxline Willis Hoppe Jake Schafer Welker Cochran Los Angeles Fidouard Horemans Belgium Edmond Derbier France

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