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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1926

Page

20

Harvard Favored to Beat Princeton in Big Three Clash

Harvard is favored to defeat Princeton in the annual Big Three battle as Dartmouth, Yale, and other eastern teams prep for weekend games. Tigers face Jake Plunkett's status while Harvard's strong line and defense threaten a quick passing rush. Navy, Brown, and Fordham also see varied tests as teams chase key wins.

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Wonder What a Pullman Porter Thinks About

A curious, humorous fragment shows a Pullman porter musing on daily routines and a flashy shoe scene. The piece hints at humor and self reliance in a bustling work setting, with playful phonetic phrasing reflecting era slang and cadence.

Don' Pow Up Pry Soon A Gotta GIT NUTHUH

Local residents complain of urgent money troubles and widespread hardship. The piece notes years of struggle, scarce resources, and a sense of discouraged effort without relief.

Brown seeks game with Loyola team on schedule

New Orleans November 4 AP The Loyola University football schedule may include a game with Loyola of New Orleans as the university offered October 1 22 or 29 for a future date. The undecided match would add a non conference contest to Loyola New Orleans strong season wins over Abaf Gerson Baylor Detroit Fort Benning Tennessee Medical and Catholic University of Washington.

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Veterans Watch As Yale Eleven Drills for Maryland

Yale football team prepared for the Maryland game with a long defensive drill against scrubs in a Saturday session at New Haven. Captain Bunnell and others watched from the sidelines as Switz ran the team and Rob Wyte filled the left end position for the injured Stewart Scott.

Yale Maryland NEW Hav Reorson Saturiar Scrubs Bunnell Ines Switz Rob Wytle Stewart Scott

Harding High 10 Meet New Haven Commercial Today

Harding High faces New Haven Commercial High in a tough game at New Haven. Hanusovsky is out, Snooks starts at fullback, and the Presidents seek to rebound after recent big wins and a Norwich victory. The team has focused on aerial attack and signals practice after minimal scrimmage last week.

New Haven Harding High Gridiron Warriors Hanusovsky Norwich

Johnny Saxon to Meet Red Herring in Troy Show

Johnny Saxon the Bridgeport welterweight now based in New York faces a tough test next Monday in Troy New York when he meets Red Herring a leading Southern fighter in a ten round feature. Saxon had been set to face Berne Hufnagle in Brooklyn but the bout was postponed due to Hufnagle’s training injury. Last week he battled Walter Hogan Ossining in a ring war that ringside writers largely favored Saxon.

Johnny Saxon Bridgeport New York Red” Herring Troy N. Y Herring Sammy Baker Saxon Berne Hufnagle South Brooklyn Brooklyn Hufnagle Walter Hogan Ossining N.Y Madison Square Garden Garden

North End Triangles Practice Tonight

The North End Triangles will hold a practice session tonight at Grand Street and Housatonic Avenue. All players wishing to join Sunday's game are ordered to report for the drill.

North End Triangles Grand Street Housatonic Avenue

The Conquerors Then and Now in Harvard Princeton Clash

The piece muses on aging champions and the Harvard Princeton meeting in Cambridge, noting Princeton’s historic jump on Harvard, current strengths in line play and backfield, and the evolving balance. It surveys Brown Army Navy USC and other teams, praising lines and end pairs while reflecting on past upsets and the difficulty of predicting football outcomes.

Harvard Princeton Cambridge Tiger Slagle Caulkins

Harvard Expects Record Grid Gate for Princeton Yale Games

Harvard projects a record football gate as sellouts loom for games with Princeton Brown Yale. Carrol Gatchell cites estimated attendance: Geneva 18,000 Holy Cross 33,000 William and Mary 20,000 Dartmouth 63,000 Tufts 20,004 Princeton 53,000 Brown 63 900 Yale 75,000.

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Williams Prepares for Big Encounter at Little Three Meet

Williams plans a busy week with Wesleyan varsity and freshman football and soccer visiting Williams Town on Saturday. The cross country team will race at Amherst in the Williams Wesleyan Amherst triangular meet. The yearling soccer team meets Central High at Williams Town, while coach Lawenn aims to restore form after a recent loss.

Williamstown Mass Willams Wil Wesleyan ‘Var Willamstown Amherst Wil Hams-Wesleyan-Amherst Central High Willlametown Union Royal Purple Lawenn

Mohicans Drill Ready for West New York Pros Sunday

Mohicans staged a stiff workout at Newfield Park as they prep for Sundays contest with the New York professionals. The Mohicans will oppose a strong New Yorkers lineup featuring former college stars and pro football players in the fifth attempt to play the game after four rainouts. Sharkey returned to Binghamton amid a welcome by 300 locals at City Hall after a two year absence.

Mohicans Newfield Park West New York Newfield New Yorkers Colese New York Mohicans Kelly Ceesereeererseee Sharkey Binghamton N. Y Jack Sharkey Harry Wille Midlala

Stagg Leads Illinois Chicago Big Ten Contest Preview

Illinois Chicago contest features Big Ten list tomorrow as Stagg returns to lead his team. Engineers visit Newfield Park to inspect grounds and plan diamond improvements before April opening. Frank Stapleton accompanies the engineers.

Stagg Newfield Park Nett Geaton Frank Stapleton

Central Eleven Faces Buckley High In Upcoming Battle

Central High travels to New London to meet Buckley High in a key football matchup. Coach Hidde Reilly restates plans, with Chaiklin expected to anchor the line as Central eyes victories over Warren Harding and Stamford in the next Saturdays. Bosses will shuttle players to the ground, and bleacher access will hinge on ticket sales in a rivalry noted for past ties.

Central High New London Buckley High School New Buckley Meade Wasson Jontos Doherty Sherman Greenberg Starvus Reth Syme Roth Chiakiln Central Warren Harding Stamford Ohe Lock City Laat Scovelens

Sharkey to Meet McCarthy in Chicago Clash

Pat McCarthy heavy punching challenger accepts terms to fight Jack Sharkey at the Coliseum Chicago under B. 8. Clemments banner early this winter. The Boston clash last April saw Sharkey edge McCarthy in a grueling decision, and McCarthy aims to reverse the result in Chicago.

Pat McCarthy Borton Jack Sharkey Harry Wills Coliseum Chicago B. 8

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