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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1923
Page
10
A chaotic fragment discusses a major player deal between the Giants and the Braves. As a high school football note appears, the text devolves into exclamations about grand feelings and moving furniture on a floor at midnight. It lacks clear facts and coherent structure.
The Boston National League club announced the resignation of manager Fred Mitchell and named Dave Bancroft of the Giants as new manager. He will bring Casey Stengel and Billy Cunningham to Boston in exchange for Joe Geschger and Billy Southworth of the Braves. The deal was completed in New York with club officials present.
Park Cue Giants under manager Bobbie Green prepare to meet the undefeated Sokol-Rosebud quintet Thursday night. The Giants, bolstered by ex-New York stars Benny Blade and Andy Goodman, aim to avenge an early season loss to the De von Separates. The Sokol-Rosebud lineup includes Gaynor Glike Burns Blade Whelan Ellis Medellan and others in a high‑stakes prelude.
Hephalistos, ridden out, captures the $10,000 Pimlico Distance Trophy at Pimlico on a sloppy track. Chacolet finishes three lengths back in second with Sun Wind third. Exodus set the early pace before fading. Time 3:58 3-3.
New Britain football team may be seen here December 3 according to Manchester coach Mike Jewly. Hardware City arrangement sent $1,000 as forfeit to Charles I Mahoney. Healy claims New Britain will wager $2,000 as a side bet.
The St James eleven challenges the Jackson Stars to a city championship game at Newfield Park on Thanks giving day or next Sunday. The Saints dispute the idea they were defeated by the Jacksons and claim Lenox wd net Llerry Gosper's eleven beat West Enders. Harry Gosper is ready to call upon manager Santa of the Fackeons to answer the challenge.
The Mio Alphabets fell 19 to 6 to Burr Roads on Sunday. The Alphabets blamed overconfidence for the defeat and seek a rematch at Newfield Park in the city championship race.
The Y M H A team Silent Separates from New York opens its season tonight with two prior victories. Key players include Eddie and Leroy, with coaches and local observers noting a strong lineup capable of contesting Madison Avenue opponents.
Fairfield High schedules two Greenwich games and one Norwalk matchup next week with a Thanksgiving finale against Meriden at Roger Sherman Athletic Field. Fans back the plan as the team, having won three of five, seeks a signature win after defeats by Norwalk and New Haven. Stratford also beat Novak. A large gallery will travel to Greenwich Wednesday.
Washington and Jefferson College gridiron notes outline two remaining games this season against Thistlesburg and West Virginia. The club aims to prevail in all three and assert dominance over Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Eastern Ohio. West Virginia looms strongest, showcased by stout defense and a rare touchdown against foes. The Lions hope key players recover from injuries as late-season tests against Lafayette and others approach.
The Pas Manitoba November 12 The Pas Dog Darby the classic of the Amaritan continent will likely be run late in February introduced today.
Paris and New York report a proposed match race among top three-year-olds from France Britain and the United States to be held at Longchamp on May 3. Eninard would represent France with 120 pound weights. Stakes up to 40 000 francs discussed, aims to benefit war invalids in Sete.
Hartford on November 12 reports a planned game between West Sides New Britain and Hartford squads is in flux. Field rights changed hands with All Hartford pushing to revive the team. Key additions include Delaney Tull back and O Rourke Lilly among others as coaches Dateline Hartford notes uncertain pairing for next Sunday.
The piece recalls Edward Gee, a veteran figure in horse racing with a half century memory of key events. It notes a brown stallion named Little Dave and references a 3:03 race time. Also mentioned are Ilble pacing gelding Sanaids and a Lad Levy record.
Fran gun a of New York won the annual Hamilton herald road race of 19 miles around Hamilton. His time was four minutes, 24 seconds. Toval suauer cameo in second and third.
Brooklawns defeated the Centers 81 to 0 in a Sunday clash at Seaside Park. The Centers were unable to slow Brooklawns aerial attack as the visitors dominated the game. Details mention teams like Ranters Orines or Cardinals and a contact was listed for Noble.
Amhearst College announces construction of a new athletic field complex including tennis courts, baseball and soccer facilities. The project honors Edward Thirnhrock, Class of 1843, with work slated to begin promptly and expected completion in four and a half weeks.
Stratford American Legion 1 basketball team starts its season Thursday night against Norwalks at Sterling Meritorial Home. George Smith, ex Celtlex, will jump center. The squad includes O Rourke, Pack, Williams, Bedell, Mason and others in a peculiarity noted schedule starter.
The article reports Columbia and New York University football set for a Baker Field contest next Saturday. It notes Perry D. Haughton leading Columbia’s Blue and White, the rivalry between Columbia and NYU, the postgame debate over the outcome of a prior game, and a controversial score tied to a 1922 comparison, with Tall of Dartmouth speaking for Intercollegiate rules.
The I C L Midgets issue a challenge to any city midget football team. They aim to defend their 160 pound class title, signaling readiness for a formal contest this coming Saturday morning at Gil Comers.
New Haven November 123 Yale football and Bridgeport High show strong form as coach Reilly inspires a tight squad. Injuries minor Mallory Stevens Thurman toe remain but expected to start against Princeton. Bridgeport aims to extend historic win streak while forging series with Stamford High at Newfield Park and Lock City.
St Augustine's soccer team defeated St John's 1 to 0 at Seaside Park to win the Parochial School League title in yesterday's playoff. Beliveau scored the decisive goal five minutes from time. Elias Howe tied in Class A West Side play with Prospect. A playoff is set for Wednesday.
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