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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1923
Page
11
Nov 1. Overflow crowds at a Yale event prompt a plan to seat graduates by class. Princeton officials will allocate seats within their own framework, while Yale alumni face mixed sections as families and classmates are placed together.
Charisy Pores, a New York based record holder, plans a stage comeback after setbacks. The article notes Pores’ past achievements and current efforts to regain form ahead of a noted winter event, with references to supporters and upcoming appearances.
Westport Owls defeated Columbias with a late drive and key plays. Tom Irelugu sprinted for a touchdown while Frank Strune contributed, and the Owls capitalized on a fumbled Columbian ball in the 25 yard area.
A fragmented historical article describes an undergraduate taking on a garage remodeling project at a university site. It mentions a two story building altered to create space for an auto and living quarters, plus a family setup with two bedrooms and a living room. The text references Walter’s avenue and local names, with dialogue about a medical contingency and a “Waterbury Tepuntic.”
The Ages enjoy a four game lead over Deuces in the Park City bowling league and will likely remain atop the standings for another week. Individual honors are widely split, with nine players holding notable positions and records elsewhere.
The piece outlines Eddie Collins resisting playing for Frank Chance and hints at a possible trade to Washington. It discusses Collins stature, past performance, and the dynamics between Chicago White Sox, Washington, and Philadelphia figures, with commentary on how a deal might unfold and affect lineups.
The card at the Stamford club collapses as a fight is ruled a forfeit. Promoter notes immediate withdrawal by one contender and a rival bout moves up, drawing interest from New Rochelle New Haven and Waterbury audiences as boxing fans eye future matchups and the broader card.
Promoter Bren Forty and Tex Rickard back a December 17 bout between Pancho Villa and Genaro for the world welter title at Madison Square Garden. The show will be staged under safe terms with ringside seats available as advance plans form. The page notes earlier talk of a May date and references other boxing activity and recent U S results.
Fragmentary sports notes show B HS 41 seeking to remain undefeated with mentions of players Nuss and Dorbulla scoring and a line of mixed records. Other figures include tenants, United Workers, Hartford, Torrington, and Canomerse with unclear totals and game counts.
Williamstown Mass November 12 John Stephenson of Duluth Minnesota will captain the Williams Lock ley team for the coming season He is the brother of Bul Stephenson leader of the Purple’s ice season He has played on the team for three seasons
Penn State and the University of Pennsylvania renew their annual gridiron rivalry as Penn State enters the final stretch. The Lions face Penn next Saturday at Franklin Field with lineup changes after a recent injury to veteran quarterback Mike Palu.
In a Friday matchup at Hawley School gym the Newtown girls and boys both defeated New Milford wins. Miss Ferrie starred with nine goals and Milford’s defense impressed. Tred Aread earned praise for effort while the Wolves and Tigers prepare for a date with Danbury next week.
New reports say Giants may acquire a pitcher while Charles A Stoneham is unanimously reelected president of the New York National League club. Yanks to stand pat on their lineup for 1924, with Ruppert era continuing and no major deals in sight as McGraw plans midwinter reunions and Pfeffer Kaliber possible.
The Haskell Indians travel to the Unkee Stadium to meet the Quantico Marines on Saturday afternoon. Reports say Haskell aims to rebound after a season of mixed results while Quantico seeks a strong showing against a military opponent.
Disjointed lines suggest Greasy Nease faced Virginia with a strong season and an unbeaten streak through Washington and Jefferson. References to players Gavin Washeen and Antant const antly imply lineup pressure and organizational interference affecting the squad’s progress.
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