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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1919

Page

6

G-E Eleven Rolls to 30-0 Victory at Newfield Park

In a fierce display at Newfield Park the G-E eleven overwhelmed the Accos from Schenectady 30 to 0 before 3,500 fans. Horst starred with the longest run, Wat ers and Brady added scores, and Bohanski’s line work anchored the dominant effort by the General Electrics.

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Haphazard columns mix odd lines and quips from a late 19th century paper

A fragmented feature blends humorous dittoes and stray notices about politics labor sports and culture. It parries with mock quotes on professors carpenters and celebrities while hinting at a Fairfield telegraph pickup and stray readers’ notes.

Crimson Forces Tie With Princeton In High Scoring Classic

Harvard and Princeton battled to a 14 to 14 tug of war draw in front of about forty thousand, with Waddie Casey star for Harvard. The Tigers rallied late but could not seal the win as Princeton’s backfield misfired beyond a crucial drop kick.

Princeton Wndil Fry Con Cvimson Cambridge Tigers Vicory Crimson Waddie Casey Harvard Casey Witmner Helos Maya Srw Tiger Trumis Gniss Ren Tosa Tarvard Warward Trimble Strubing al ‘Kk Neeton Hi Jally Ralph Horween Tron Horween Frank Murray

Nationals Organize Basketball Quintet

National A. C. will field a basketball team this season aiming to average 135 to 164 pounds and to be ready to play any statewide opponent. The squad includes Kennel Iftar and Mall, with others contributing as they attend practices and school duties.

A. C Kennel Iftar Ips Leata Pelgey

Champion racer faces dangers beyond the track

Teella Warkhurst, a world champion motor racer, recalls a career marked by crashes and rescues. He describes street accidents as the scariest, with multiple injuries from spills, a brain concussion, and a fuel fire near misses. He details a lifetime of safety caution and persistence.

Teella Ted Warkhurst Sworld Regavidson Marlon Ind Rowthford Horn Gattes

Queensbury Rules To Govern Next Boxing Show At Casino

The Boxing commission announces straight Marquis of Queensbury rules will govern the Casino event on Thursday night. Promoters have rectified weight issues, with all fighters weighed and under forfeit if not. Notable bouts include Olasgers of New York vs Shubert of New Bedford and Frankie Wilson vs Jimmy Kane, plus other scheduled scraps under official oversight.

Queensbury Rules Boxing Commission Bridgeport Queensbury Weignes Olasgers New York al Shubert New Bedford Lance Frankie Wilson Jimmy Kane Batte Jeff Ragan Young Angelo Stamford Red Bosse Id Pappas Providence Sion Referec Uliffe

Meyers Denies Knockout Claim In Fight Report

Conflicting reports arise after Meyers allegedly knocked out Pinkleton. A man identified as Low Meserd disputes the account while claiming to be a pilot and uncertain about the event. The night’s rounds reportedly featured swift lacing and a referee decision, leaving details unresolved.

Low Meserd Pilotlae Hares Tinkleton Wilifarare Tas Nighters Meyers

Ringside notes on a fighter's seventh round halt

A muddled report describes a boxing bout ending in the seventh round when the referee stopped Pinkleton after a severe gum wound. The ringside physician advised stopping the contest to prevent further harm to Minkleny.

Pinkleton Ringsite Minkleny

NAVTMONATS Defeat Devon 26 to 9 in rash game

In a rash game yesterday at Sea aide park the Nationals defeated the Devon 4. Cc. 26 to 9, te Devons started with a rush and held their

DEVON Seaaide Park Nationals Te Devons

Benny Leonard Set for Eight Round Showdown in Jersey City

New York Nov 9 Benny Leonard finishes training for eight round Nou at Dave Driscoll arene in the 4th Regiment Armory Jersey City tomorrow night Johnny Dowdes ready to meet rival Mel Coogan Al Roberts of Staten Island targets Nan O Dowd All bouts slated rain or shine Leonard and Barfield fought a six rounder in Philadelphia Leonard vows to stop Barfield and regain pride with longer bout and extra rounds to push himself to the limit.

New York Benny Leonard Dave Driscdil 4Th Regiment Armony Jersey City Johnny Dowdes Tommy Toobey Mel Coogan al Roberts Staten Island Charley Walnert Nan O'Dowd Thice Drna- Pall Aso Leonard Barfaeld Philadelphia Leonard Renny Entenweirhis Ie Nurnese

Reinsman Cox to Train Laurel Stable at Fort Harrison

Walter R. Cox of Dover New Brunswick signs to train at Laurel Hill Park Indianapolis for Fletcher Laurel Hallist of charges announces Cox will take charge January 1 bringing stars like McGregor the Great from Dover. Nationals practice next Wednesday at Harral Avenue Pequonnock Street with Clancy guiding the team.

Indianapolis Ind Walter R. Cox Dover N. B Laurel Fiatt Park Stoughton A. Letcher Laurel Hailist Cox Fletcher Eliwting McGregor the Great Nationals Mayes Kundert Schwartz Kennell Farrell Daley Clancy Merrill Harral Avenue Pequonnock Street

Dope Runs True To Form in Big Football Day

On one of college football history’s famed days Princeton and many others followed expectations while Penn and Dartmouth produced a classic at the Polo Ground. Navy faltered against Army, Georgetown, Notre Dame, and Navy’s clash drew less praise than the Penn Dart­mouth duel. Jordan Intercepted a pass for a 70 yard TD as the decisive play, Penn’s aerial attack leading the way.

Princeton Crimson Collegiae Penn Dartmouth Peto Ground Hanover Army Notre Dame Navy Georgetown Washington Polo Ground Jordan Minnesota

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