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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
14
Five loyal owners capitulate to peace as minor leagues push harmony with major leagues. An informal Friday conference aims to resolve differences while minors seek safeguards against gambling and bribery in baseball and plan a central headquarters for the association.
Paris letters report the French Olympic committee confirming Paris as host for the 1924 Olympic Games. The Pimlico program lists seven races with purses from 5000 to 1204 and multiple entries including notable horses such as Mandrake and Armistice Day stakes, with weather clear and track fast.
Sanction for the national outdoor speed skating championships was voted to Newburgh New York by the Middle Atlantic Skating Association. Races will be held under the Newburgh Skating Association in January 1924 with skaters from this country and others competing.
A garbled early 20th century notice declares that boxers suspended or disqualified by the Massachusetts State Boxing Commission will be barred from appearing in New York during the term of suspension or disqualification. The fragment references boxing oversight and interstate enforcement.
Nov 20 report on Davis Cup fears and lineup changes as American players Williams and Tilden abandon or cut short trips. Nervous breakdowns and injuries loom over the team while Davis Cup plans shift to Australia with Vancouver to Auckland travel and a December 30 opener.
Merrill's Lake football team faces a strong Graph team in a second home game at Graph Yost field. Kickoff is at 2 30 with Lakes ewp to be used as the regular.
In Worcester Massachusetts Harttyra faced Worcester in a rink game ending 8 to 4. Lovegren appeared for Worcester making a strong goal and pivotal plays as Hartford teammates Marking and Lewis also stood out. Scoring details show Higgins and Lewin contributing for both sides with referee Knowlton and timer Dowd listed.
Lowell draws a large crowd for Harking night in Lowell Massachusetts as the Red team defeats Hartford 7 to 2. Davies and Hurt shine, with Lowell overcoming Hart’s defense and a strong Hartford effort.
Report of multi race results with claiming races and listed horses, times, and odds. Includes entries such as Golden Dreams, Moonay, Castlereagh, Captain Burngy, and others across six events with detailed purse and time data.
Major league stars Bubbles Gorgriye and Al Sothoras join minor leaguers in the Tampa Bay area winter league. The circuit spans Tampa, St Petersburg, Clearwater and nearby parks with 94 games from opening November to closing February.
Nav plans to build a vessel for a yearlong internship in Halifax harbor Novi Scotians will design and build the vessel Electricians win 5 The Electric department of the State Trade School defeated the Pattern Makers 10 to 8 in a softball game at Seaside Park yesterday afternoon, noting local sports activity.
Room 5 emerged victorious in the Amnex football championship final held at St. Louis Nationals. The final score featured heavy defense and a decisive touchdown surge by Room 5, led by standout players and supported by contract terms announced by officials at the event.
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The Automatic Machine Co team won the league with a long unbeaten stretch, then lost a dramatic final to Glomerie of New Haven. Captain William Hardy and manager Brandon led the champions, with notable players including Gargland, He YD, Cretella, Wells, and Windsor. The Acme Shuar Team finished as runners up with solid play, while the American Chalybean and other local outfits displayed competitive form.
Begin by listing football players mentioned in the issue and note the most cited names across regions East West North and South. After gathering about a hundred names select several random players for each position, then create a home city team and reveal a mock milestone eleven after the season ends, discarding entries as you draw them.
Officials at the United States Military Academy announced measures to curb speculation in Army Navy tickets. Major Paul Hayes said debuts sent to Army Athletic Association members had been held for sale previously, and any found responsible for altered sales will be dropped from the association.
Woods of Minneapolis placed second and earned the right to compete for the national pocket billiard championships, as Walter Franklin of Kansas City won 145 to 67.
The Victor Stars will hold a wall practice tomorrow night at 7 o clock at Seaside or Yost Field. The team aims to improve plays and maneuver with junior players scheduled for demonstrations between 6 and 7 pm tomorrow.
Yale's football squad, led by Aldrich and Kempton, prepared for Saturdays Princeton encounter at Palmer Stadium. Aldrich, recently rehabilitated from injury, joined second eleven drills as analysts noted limited form but potential brief play. Callahan Acosta and Jordan showed improvement despite injuries, while Kelley and Galvin filled in as replacements.
A 1911 report notes Yale Princeton and Harvard students ending pooled wagers on football games due to a nationwide shift after a baseball scandal. Student participation dwindles as saloons and hotels cease hosting betting desks, leaving few private bets among peers and officials across campuses.
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