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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1924
Page
21
Hron and Fuller are tied for billiard honors as the college cage season opens. The player who took Havel's fullback spot against the Violet is being groomed in the backfield, but may see ends.
Fairfield reports the Wildcats will play the Mohawk Juniors Sunday afternoon at 2. The Wildcats, noted for speed, face a rough challenge from the Mohawks. A strong crowd is expected as locals hope for an engaging junior contest.
Bridgeport and Waterbury share first place in the state amateur billiard league after second wins. Charles Hron of Bridgeport and Jully of Waterbury now top the standings as results from Joe Thackwray’s parlor show Ion beating Merrill 150 to 133 and Fuller beating Mercer 150 to 59. League table lists Hron Blattinger Mercer Merrill Hettinger and Mercer among top competitors with mixed records.
Dale W. Lash former Springfield College star is named head coach as thirty men report for Wesleyan's basketball squad. The Cardinals will field nearly the same lineup that captured the Little Three title last season in Middletown Connecticut.
Middletown Conn Nov 20 Wendell L Philipps of the class of 1026 was elected captain of the Wesleyan football team at a meeting today He has played left end won a letter two years ago and is a member of Delta Tau Delta and the University Glee Club
Four Big Ten teams remain in the title hunt as next Saturday’s slate features Chicago facing Wisconsin while Michigan, Indiana and others chase wins. Ohio State, Northwestern, Minnesota, and Purdue also plot conference stakes with Notre Dame tangling in a high profile nonconference game in Chicago’s new civic stadium. Vanderbilt clash looms as Minnesota meets the Commodores in Nashville.
The Princeton crew finished just two lengths behind Penn in a fall regatta at Princeton N J. Coach Spaeth of Old Nassau praises the 1925 season prospects and notes Penn veterans, Princeton sophomores, and promising freshman and lighter crews.
The Eastern Intercollegiate basketball league opens January 3 in Philadelphia with Yale facing Pennsylvania. The schedule runs to March 14, culminating in Princeton at Pennsylvania, with rule changes for fouls and game flow and an officials meeting December 7 in New York.
TY COBB explains that Cobb’s success came from hard work and smart analysis, not natural gifts. The piece argues most players hide faults instead of correcting them, noting the monotony of practice as a barrier to producing more top ballplayers. Tomorrow outlines Chapter XXI Tricks.
Wesleyan University in Middletown released its season basketball schedule announced by manager Henry D Silverman. Key games include Clark University December 14 in Worcester Massachusetts Franklin and Marshall December 18 in Middletown Columbia January 10 Tufts January 14 Brown January 17 Conn College January 22 Massachusetts Agricultural College February 3 Hamilton February 6 Amherst February 11 Williams February 14 Amherst February 21 Trinity March at Swellford. The Trinity game in March marks the first meeting in four years and a possible return to form for Yale and the new team.
A mixed group at Rancho Country Club in Los Angeles yesterday saw Duke Kahanamoku, Chief Soldami and other notable athletes pair against Babe Ruth and Scotty Chingholm. Ruth credited with his best golf game at 82, Kahanamoku carded 46 for 28 holes, Boldan 79, and Chighald 3.
Knute Rockne, builder of Notre Dame football, states Jim Thorp surpasses Red Grange as a football player. The piece notes Thorpe’s mastery, breaking field runs, kicking skill, and multi-sport success, praising his near-unique impact in college and Olympic circles.
Rutgers coach Wallace shifts Bennie Gibson to fullback if Hazel cannot play. Hazel injured a left ankle in the latest game, forcing adjustments as Gibson previously starred at fullback and end in prior seasons.
Princeton football ends with a 10 player graduation list after a showdown at Primer Stadium. Players leaving include Captain Buse Stent guard Hillis Dinsmore back Legendre Henderson Drews Howard Breakie Caldwell Tillson and end Tillson along with four others Shack leford Hull Melady and Barry who were not used in Saturday’s game.
The Gill and Dean families renew their long running feud with Stan Gil Yale set to face Dud Dean in a forthcoming game. Charley Gil led the Elis in the Springfield clash years ago. Both youths promise a thrilling showdown amid Yale banners and Crimson tones.
Ridgefield High School's basketball team has arranged a new home venue and a slate of out-of-town games. The schedule lists Bethel at Ridgefield on Nov 11, Ridgefield at Waggbury on Dec 6, Washington to Ridgefield on Dec 12, Tudgefield at Newtown on Dec 12, and other January to February games against New Ford and Newtown.
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