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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1926

Page

19

Rival High Schools Prepare for First Meeting Saturday Scrimmage

Central and Harding high elevens held a final scrimmage ahead of Saturdays clash at the field park. Eddie Botts and Jack Weade lead the teams as coaches push players to peak for the opening gridiron battle. Defensive and running plays dominated practice with no notable forward passes attempted by the Hilltoppers, while both squads hid aerial plans.

Central Harding Bridgeport Eddie Botts Jack Weade Wario Meade Pivarnik Savocks Sermmim Ie Newfield Hiltoppers Newfield Park Bell Chalktin Puewell Young Reilly Hilltoppers Esterday

Wesleyan Swim Leader Ineligible

Wesleyan coach McCurdy starts with the swimming squad but Captain Martin and two other varsity members Severance and Van Deusen are ineligible. O'Malley Murfeldt Parr Bodet remain available in dashes. Yarrow and Grey will swim breaststroke. Chester may dive. practice is 5:15 pm in the pool.

Middletown McCurdy Wesleyan Martin Severance van Deusen O'Malley Murfeldt Parr Bodet Yarrow Grey Charlotte Jacobson Chester

Rival Schools Plan Band Parades Ahead of Saturday Title Game

Rival schools Watten Hordong and Central Fair prepare bands and parades for a Saturday football title clash at Brilgepor. Warren Hard amy secures Wilson band while Central High hires the Holevey Huboet ensemble to rally student spirit. Marching units and street parades are timed before kickoff.

Central Fair Brilgepor Wala Sehen Warren Hardamy Wilson Central High Sehen Tholevey Huboet Warding Tizh Fife and Dim Tlincgln

Bransfield Plans Next Year in Hartford Baseball

Hartford Nov 10 Ritty Bransfield now manager of the Hartford baseball team met owner James Clarkin to discuss next season. Sheridan’s desire to play and Bransfield’s trade plans loom as he considers minor league conventions in Asheville. Bransfield anticipates brisk business at the upcoming powwows.

Hartford hRitty Bransfield James If Clarkin Botes Bondant Kutty Gene Sheridan Jersey City Bransfield Sheridan Gene Asheville Senators Ty Cobb Kitty Dan Howley St. Laws Browns Howley St. Louis Clarkin

Rockne Predicts Army Victory Spoiling Notre Dame Series

Knute Rockne tells Army coach Biff Jones to watch him if Notre Dame fades, joking he will signal the end of the long series after Army scores enough touchdowns.

Knute Rockne Gil Doble Notre Dame Army Knute Biff Jones

Loyalty League Teams Fight For First Place

Loyalty League teams 3 and 6 clash for first place as they sit tied at nine wins and three losses. Winnick leads singles and tops averages. Highample, Winnick, and Jacobson appear among top totals and team scores. Strong matchups include Team No. 5 vs Team No. 3 and Team No. 6 against Team No. 4.

Loyalty League Winnick Tuling Hugh Wish Mariless Jacobson lLebrdin

Bitter Fight Expected as Mohican and Stratford Elevens Meet

The Bridgeport Mohicans face All-Stratfords Sunday at Newfield Park in a high interest grid clash. Managers Wettine and Kecko signed a contract after talks, with both teams boasting heavy, fast lineups and strong backfields expected to produce a close contest. The Mohicans’ blocking and end play, led by Schemp, Wetstine, Scholtz, and Leddy, clash with Stratford’s backs and main runners as analysts predict a hard fought battle for season supremacy.

Bridgeport Mohicans All-Stratfords Newfield Park Fred Wetstine Frank Kecko Au-Stratfords Newfield Mohicans Holdle Oss Eross Huemen Montenaro Strinas Linane 2Ly Wagner Kody Mohican

Dartmouth Faces Cornell In Hope To Restore Prestige Saturday

New York, Nov 1. Dartmouth and Cornell, both seeking to erase recent woes, meet in Ithaca with emphasis on revival and pride. Key players include Jesa Hawley in the aerial game, Bob Harris at quarterback, and McAvoy shifting to add passing threat as Butterfield returns from injury to boost the Red attack.

New York Cornell Midnight Oilers Hanover J’hi Berta Kappa Dartmouth Ithacans Green Warriors Yale Hersard Brown Ithaca Dobie Jesa Hawley Bob Harris Eddie Dootey McAvoy Butterfield

The Front Line Speaks In November Remembrance

A 1926 poem laments World War I dead, urging silence for those buried in memory. It recalls eight years of the front line, dust to dust, in grim solitude, with marching drums echoing for fallen mates along an ancient highway.

Nonce

Paddock Engaged to Bebe Daniels

Albany dispatch reports sprint champion Charles Paddock announcing engagement to Bebe Daniels. At University Club he joked about marriage affecting careers and said they hope to appear together in future feature films while he attends to a municipal recreation program address.

Albany Charles Paddock Tony Bebe Daniels University Club Paddock Ted Wwfolywooud Misa Daniels

Hornsby Denies Trade Talks With Giants

Lou Brock hornsby denies rumors of a trade to the New York Giants amid friction with Cardinals owner Sam Breadon. Manager Rogers Hornsby says he prefers St. Louis, emphasizes his heavy investment and stake in the club, and notes he may seek freedom to manage without interference from Branch Rickey.

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Navy Georgetown Clash Seen As Desperate Test For Naval Academy

Bridgeport fans anticipate a hard Naval Georgetown contest as Dud Saur steps in at tackle for Georgetown while Navy eyes a win to prep for the Army game. Georgetown is considered dangerous and capable of upsetting Navy, which will rely on its stronger line and tighter running plays. The game, a likely record crowd event, requires ticketed admission to control crowds.

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Hockey League 103 Opens Thanksgiving Schedule

Boston, Nov 10. The Canadian American pro hockey league announces season start Thanksgiving night with Weston Tigers vs Springfield Webb. The league includes Boston Providence Haven Springfield and Quebec. Schedule runs to March with 14 home games per team. The league champ faces the Canadian league title winner in a series and playoffs include western and eastern divisions.

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