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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1924
Page
10
Yale alters its lineup to bolster the line against Maryland for the Bowl game this Saturday. Coach Tad Jones aims to neutralize Maryland’s attack by concentrating on its strong line while Yale sharpens both offense and defense in a combination of practice and strategic adjustments.
The Emmets, a Young Emmet Gaelic football team, will meet the Ligo combine of New York at Seaside Park Sunday afternoon. They will be strengthened by several New Haven Mitchell stars and expect a strong lineup against the Gotham booters. Mitchells, state champions, will send top players to aid the Emmets against the Sligo stars, rated the best in the Big City. Tim Sullivan, nationally famed veteran, is chosen to referee.
A meeting of managers and players interested in forming a District basketball league will be held in the Welfare Building tonight. The league will have six teams with the city divided into districts like election precincts. Players may be selected from two districts but must be amateurs. Games are set for City Gym on Stratford Avenue.
Grasmere wins the town school championship series opener 8 to 7 over Holland Hill in a tight game decided in the final minute. If Grasmere wins Friday at Holland Hill the title is theirs. a Holland Hill victory would force an extra game. Eastern and Western divisions show Grasmere and Holland Hill sweeping their halves with several decisive scores.
Maryland practiced with vim for the Yale clash in College Park. Byrd announced the starting backfield: Besley Pugh Osborn Hall with Heine as a possible substitute. The line averages 192 pounds as the team aims for its first Bowl win against Yale in New Haven Saturday.
Bears maintain lead in Electric Gable bowling league by taking two of three this week. Second place is shared by two teams as standings and records show Christiansen as the individual star with notable totals.
Ty Cobb, age 17, pursued pro baseball after a Royston sandlot season. He impressed Augusta manager Dan Strouthers with two hits in his debut but was released when the regular outfielder was reinstated, becoming a free agent able to join any club. Chapter IV ends with Cobb’s release and next steps.
Fairfield High School football prepares for a tough game with Danbury Wish School at Danbury Friday as they seek more wins. The Hatteras have shown improved form since early losses to Norwalk and New Haven Hillhouse, and last Friday defeated Roger Sandlow 12 to 7, reversing earlier results.
The Armory Five of Norwalk organized for the season and seeks to book home games with Feridgeport teams. They wish to hear name series from the Hacey Triangles, Southport Fireman, M. By Repa sy and other combines in this era. Contact Manager Edward Hellant at 205 Main Street, Norwalk.
Norwalk High School will sever athletic relations with Fairfield High after disputes over officiating at the October 31 football game. Principal Phile A Jakob cites unsportsmanlike conduct by officials and overzealous coaching as the core issues and warns of permanent rift unless better sportsmanship is shown.
Columbia University released the 1924-25 basketball schedule totaling 17 games. The opener is against Maryland in New York on December 5 with Army Navy and Wesleyan also on the slate and ten Eastern Intercollegiate League games against Princeton Penn Dartmouth Yale and Cornell.
In a six round bout at Madison Square Garden Quintin Romero of Chile fights a scoreless draw with Sally Montgomery, Center College football star, in his first major pro match. Montgomery showed early speed, landing a fourth round punch that nearly KO’d Romero before the final rounds evened out. Montgomery weighed 204 pounds to Romero’s 1991/2, and is tipped as a potential heavyweight contender. Jim Maloney won a decision over Jack Sharkey in Boston, while Jackie Clark beat Tom Kirby on a foul in an eight round semi final.
In Saint James bowling league action Team No 3 races ahead with a strong first place finish, while Team No 1 and Team No 6 contest second place. Individual high scores include Teague Hirth Tomasko Bolack and Martin with notable totals and averages across multiple players.
Epinard the famous French racehorse was shipped today on the Berengaria to France where he will retire after a foot injury sustained in the last of four visit races in this country. He was accompanied by his trainer and Peter.
Annapolis reports Shapley’s absence weakens Navy ahead of the Army game in Baltimore on November 23. Navy plans a bold, four week push to develop a scoring attack despite four losses in five games, aiming to counter a strong Army squad while defense remains solid despite scholastic absences.
The Lockwoods of the South End opened their season with a 12 all tie against Fleet Hall Community on the latter’s field. Arsavaeid scored both South Enders’ touchdowns on two forward passes. Murdock, Zup, and the team’s strength plus coach Kane’s drills mark prep for Sunday’s Berkshire windmills game on No 8 diamond.
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