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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
16
Harvard prepares for a major game with Princeton after announcing lineup changes and promotions. Coach Fisher named key players for the varsity backfield as four new recruits join the squad and veterans contest starting roles amid practice and demotions.
Jacien Vitver alleges fevered claims of influence in a French looting incident. He asserts resistance and rival pressure but provides limited concrete details and mentions occurring over a six month period with unclear timing.
This piece surveys possible selections for the American football season, naming Walter Camp successors and coaches like Yale's Tra Jones while weighing Princeton Harvard and Dartmouth prospects. It notes Eastern league influence on voting and previews the opening Big Three clash at Palmer Stadium.
The Longfellow Juniors issue a challenge to the Westerns for a game at Seaside Park on a Sunday afternoon. Interested teams may contact manager Jimmy Kish at Longfellow Club 314 Spruce Street or by Barnum 2507 for details.
The Park City five girls basketball team seeks to arrange games in the city. Interested teams should contact manager Amy Cisper at 2 Wuliston Street to express intent and organize.
Princeton captured its third straight YMCA Intercollegiate Basketball League win by defeating Harvard 16 to 15 in a hard fought game last night. Klein scored eleven for Harvard while Ahistrand and Devlin led Princeton. Columbia upset late with an 81 to ? The report notes Schine with 13 tallies.
Murphy's Stars, a well known bowling team, face off on Maple Way with a strong 11.6 season. Previously famed for defeating Pessaic, they meet Long Hill embing and Bridgeport Brass company bowlers in back to back nights, at Red Mens af ter venue.
Stratford Al Stars travel to New Haven Sunday to face East Rocks Bosses. Team carries rooters and players to the contest. Stark schedule shows open dates and coaching contact with Manager TVAmico at Barnant 7997.
Norwalks demand excessive guarantee for a Sunday game here. Manager John Cassidy books a strong Mohicans lineup featuring West Side and Hartford standouts including the Landers brothers. Cassidy accuses Norwalk of dodging a game by high pay terms after Alam Diggers loss of Brennan and Leon to Stamford. He expects solid local support to see a stern test for the Mohicans.
In Bridgeport Trade School inter departmental basketball action on the Boys' club court yesterday the Carpenters, Automobilic and Drafting squads triumphed. The Painting team was shut out 35 to 1 by the Autoists, while the Drafting beat the Machinists 19 to 18 and the Carpenters topped the Electricians 21 to 1. O Connor of New Hampshire led in football with five touchdowns three goals and three points in the New England conference standings. Sullivan of the Massachusetts Aggies tallied 36 points to pace the leaders with multiple players named across Mass Aggies Maine Conn Aggies and Rhode Island squads.
Lakeview Juniors will travel to New Haven on Sunday to meet the Atlantics. Manager Lockwood has added several new players for the matchup and the team will hold hard practices this week. Buses depart Bond Street and Boston Avenue at 1 o clock Sunday.
The Westport Owls defeated South Norwalk Springwoods 6 to 0 at Bedford Osal Westport in front of a large crowd. Mills and Sturm scored on long drives with Baker adding a 15 yard touchdown run after a strong first game at quarterback for Bucknall. Bartex starred for Spring Woods. A return date will be announced later. Westport has an open date this Sunday. teams seeking a game call Westport 127 between 6 and 7.
The Knights of Columbus basketball team hosts Stamford Saturday in the season opener with Clayt McGraw back and Rourke added to last year’s five veterans. Captain McGraw led the team to the city title two years ago and Herb Hart now leads this year’s squad as the Question and Park City girls clash in a preliminary.
Report from the AP notes all tickets sold for the upcoming game. George Huff of the University of Illinois is named as the source, with details about venue and ticket status.
Hapgood announces he will retain the Bridgeport club rights after purchasing Ted Goodwin, a promising 1926 campaign first baseman. The move aims to guard the initial stake for the Bean, with Goodwin quickly moved to Bridgeport’s reserve setup. The plan signals ongoing franchise stability ahead of the Waterbury league meeting next Tuesday.
Sheik Leonard of Bridgeport will appear in Stamford on November 1 under the Stamford Sports Club. His opponent is not yet chosen. George Bay of New Haven meets Sid Kempen of New York in a 10 round star bout, with Mule Brown of Stamford vs Tony Oechiliitt of Dunmore Pa in a six round match and another six round bout scheduled.
The Summerfield Juniors beat Olivet Juniors Tuesday at Summerfield gym by 19 to 6. Strong team play highlighted the score line. They set to face the Cyclones Friday evening, in the prelims of the Criterion St Johns game at Summerfield.
Jrans will face New Haven in a key state championship game at West Lad field. The Iransy squad held a tough workout last night and plans practice Tuesday and Sunday to sharpen plays. Russes will leave Iranistan Avenue on time to reach the game venue ahead of fans and players.
Buffalo light heavyweight Jimmy Slattery was placed on a 60 day mandatory vacation by the State Athletic Commission after notifying he cannot fulfill a 15 round bout with Yusoft Perlstein in Syracuse next Friday. The ruling keeps him inactive in New York until January 4 1926 and delays the Shade Slattery feud planned with Tex Rickard at Madison Square Garden. Also reinstated were William Ames and others previously suspended for different violations, while Moody received a 30 day sick leave to honor a Brooklyn Broadway Arena contract.
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