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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1919
Page
12
Yale and Harvard prepare for a weekend clash that will decide the city title. Harvard rests key players, while Yale arrives with a strong backfield. Coach Fisher emphasizes readiness as Harvard traverses a light schedule and Yale studies field conditions at Manchester before the big game.
In a Chop Suey league upset the Wooden Heads lose three straight to the Hot Dogs, surrendering top spot to Player Club. The City OM, Clovers, and Lioa Wires also claim wins as high scorers stumble, with Neal Ball and Liggins among those slipping from averages.
General Electric Co. of Achene, managed by Walt Alinger of 235 Milton Ave, hopes to schedule games with Bridgeport and nearby clubs. The Schenectady NY State League team, famed for nine seasons, boasts Henry McDermott as star guard and a lineup including Biddle Matthews, aghie Kling, Passon, and Butch, with Alinger and Ervin in forward roles. The squad has gone undefeated in exhibition play as it chases the state title.
New York Nov. 20 The Ward of directors of the American league hold the power to issue the call, not its presidents. Colonel Rup and others challenge a league meeting as Johnson hints at a legal settlement. The annual meeting is said to be December 10 with magnates expected in Chicago.
St Paul reports midweight champion Mike O Dowd and Mike Gibbons have completed training for their ten round bout in the city. Local odds moved to ten to seven in favor of Gibbons after both fighters declared they made weight and are in top condition.
City firemen organize indoor baseball and volley games under board direction. Two platoon system to be used while off duty for practice and display of the department's sports. Games to be held at the Main Street armory.
The Inter state Basketball League forfeited the New York club's game against Passaic after violating rules on professional players. Referee declared Passaic winner 2-0 in the second half after New York used a semi pro, prompting President O'Brien to suspend the New York team and schedule a league meeting to review the action and consider new entrants from New Jersey and Connecticut.
New Haven November 29 Under Yale University administrative reorganization the corporation named a board of athletic control. Appointments include T Dewitt Cuyler George Mason J Hartwell J G Greenway John Timothy Callahan F P Heffelfinger Seymour H Knox Joseph Wair Bargent and nominees Dean F S Jones and Professor C W Mendell Sheffield directors H H Chilverden and Professor G H Nettleton plus sport representatives for football John McCormick baseball K B Bronson track James Patrick and others detailed in the list.
Van Heusen defeated Foley, the S N E T Hello Star, in a special match at Park City alleys. The pair bowled for a $100 purse, with Van Heusen posting scores 101 161 79 87 for 460 and Foley 109 95 114 99 for 488.
The crack Elks All Stars beat SN E T last night at Park City Alleys, taking the first two strings and the match. Scores follow.
The local football title hinges on the Lake eleven facing the Acco eleven Sunday at Newfield Park. With top stars rumored to switch sides, coaches stress open play and forward passes as fans await a decisive result in a long standing rivalry.
Boxing notes relay that Louis Bogash may box Sam Driver in Providence next Wednesday night, with talk of a Bridgeport vs Young Kibby welterweight title clash before year end. Panama Joe Gans challenges Jack Britton, wagering he can stop him in ten, while Jersey Boxing fans await Thanksgiving cards featuring Pete Herman vs Mickey Russell and other bouts.
Matchmaker Billy Madden announces the Acorn A C smoker at the alu haus on Kossuth Street next Monday night. Dixon seeks an opponent with Young Joe Gana from Newark eyed. Treddie Bosse meets Shamus O'Brien in the star bowl. Bridgeport pair Jackie Brown and Chick Turner set four rounds in the semi final. Young Fitzgerald faces Young Malone in the first prelim. Referee is Young McAuliffe, Fritz Hartman keeps time, Migieteh McGovern announces.
Charles Seeback known as the Syrian Kid appears among entries for the National American pocket billiard championship in Philadelphia starting December 1. The list, announced by Manager R. S. Benjamin, includes Ronnie Atlen Kansas City Ralph Greenleaf Wilmington Jerome Keogh Rochester James Maturo Denver Edward M Ralph Highstown Joseph Concannon New York Lews D Kreuter New York Morris J D Fink Philadelphia Hartford Conn. Seeback is among 12 players slated for a four round robin of 45 games.
Charley Doesereck of the Bayonne Sporting club announced that Tommy Touhey of Paterson, rugged fighter Artie OLeary of this city, will clash next Tuesday in an eight round main event at the Bayonne club. Touhey plans a Buffalo workout Saturday afternoon to break up the trip following his Newark defeat to Johnny Dundes.
Yale football prepares for Saturday’s game after a week of practice at Beimens Springs near Cambridge. Braden poised to start. Murphy and Thorne Murphy expected to handle key drop kicks. Don Welles recovering. Zenner out for season. Galt earns berth.
Syracuse University football departs for Bloomington Indiana to face Indiana University this Saturday and then travels to Lincoln Nebraska for a Thanksgiving game with the University of Nebraska. WAUGATUCK FIVE CHALLENGES fast basketball team seeks strong opponents across Connecticut inviting offers and guaranteed games.
The Victor Stars gauge opponent interest for a Sunday game with no current fixture. Teams in city such as Atlas, James, Fairfield, Arrows of Stratford, and Devon are invited to respond by writing A. Baker at 45 Willard Street. Players should report Friday evening for a club rooms meeting at 206 Church Street.
Bengals plan practice tonight at seven thirty at Malin Foot, coach urging full healing. They face the Nationals Sunday at Seaside Park and issue a Thanksgiving morning challenge to the Lakeviews if accepted, with possible games at Arcade or Bee Side later this week.
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