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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1920
Page
7
Briggs Acco and Lake Elevens meet at Newfield this morning in a two game series to decide the city grid title. Earlier odds favored Lake, with even money and 10 to 1 on Acco shifting to favor the Lakes by kickoff. Wagers from 40 to 8 to 10 to 9 favored Lakes as practice wrapped.
Football experts predict a close game as the Lakes backfield is weak while the Chains display strong driving power in the zone. Merrill posts $389300 as forfeit money, insisting a near even match and possible Lake score only via field goals. Hunt remains confident in the Chains surpassing the Lakes. The contest at Newfield park starts 10:45 with a large crowd expected and officials from Stratford and Purdue assigned.
New York November 24 promoter Tex Rickard announced Benny Leonard will receive a diamond studded gold belt emblematic of the lightweight championship after Friday night’s 14 round bout with Joe Welling at Madison Square Garden. The prize is the second $2,606 belt donated to arouse interest as boxing trends rebound, with other big showdowns pending.
Annapolis Md Nov 24 Navy football squad spent the afternoon in light practice and signals before the annual Army game in New York Saturday. Coach Volwell introduced new formations for the West Pointers with a lineup including Parr Ewen Wiedorn King Moore Larsen Tentoy Koehler Hamilton Sickee and others. the party totals over 60 with commander Douglas L Howard in charge.
Milford November 4 A Devon A C football team prepares for a town championship clash against Stratford rivals. Manager William Grohe arranged for the Devon Arrows to play in the morning to witness the Paddocks of Walnut Beach and Milford teankgiving rival. The Arrows seek revenge after an early season defeat while entering with a strong record and fast style of play. The field will be ready for tomorrow morning’s kickoff.
West Point Nov. 24 The Army football squad nearly finished its preparations for the New York Navy game this Saturday. A signal drill is planned for tomorrow before the cadets travel. Practice featured a dummy scrimmage with the women also participating. all players are in good condition as the lineup for Saturday remains to be announced tomorrow.
Oklahoma Sooners coach Bonnie Owen seeks about 340,000 dollars for a new athletic facility. Article notes a November Norman context and stadium considerations.
In San Diego on November 34 an estimated 700 horses will be entered at Tijuana for the winter race meet as jockeys swarm toward the venue.
Xeville's Marathoners host a 2:30 matinée at the Casino before a second game in Hartford. The Hartford team has climbed to second place, pushing Lowell. Nevillites remain in roller polo contention despite overtime woes. Standings show Hartford leading, followed by Lowell, Fall River, Providence, Bridgeport, New Bedford, Worcester, and New Haven. Afternoon games list Hartford at Bridgeport, Lowell at Worcester, New Bedford at Fall River. Evening games include Bridgeport at Providence and Worcester at Lowell, with Fall River at New Bedford.
Paris racing notes show Macomber and Vanderbilt-Leroy stables securing big wins and high placements. Macomber earned 44 victories and 1,100,000 francs in earnings while Vanderbilt-Leroy posted 46 victories for 441,000 francs, with a single-stable pairing taking fifth in a major stakes lineup.
The Crasho juniors and Walnut juniors meet in a football game at 10 30 this morning at Diamond No 1 Seaside Park. Lineups list Welsh down to Kiely and Swede named captain of Princeton cross country in 1920 wrapping the mixed read.
Cornell and Pennsylvania finish practice for the Thanksgiving Day game at Franklin Field. Cornell adds Pendleton Chearsol Lechler to be out with injuries. Penn’s Repper and Greenawalt also sidelined. No predictions. Pennsylvania seen as betting favorite.
A crowded six furlong program opens with six hundred claimers for three year olds and up. Entries include Rapid Stride Aisa Kruter and Kirsties Cub among others with a list of prices, weights, and tentative positions. The second race offers a five furlong maidens field headed by Secretary Maudie Wilson American Maid and Elizabeth A. The day features seven races with varied purses and conditions including a Thanksgiving Handicap and multiple claiming events. Weather is described as sleazy with a muddy track, and several horses have apprentice allowances claimed.
Race day results show maidens and claiming races with generous purses. Probable winners include Goprose and Meitie Yurnow with close finishes and odds listed. multiple entrants, times, and claiming details across four races, including three-year-olds and older horses.
Louis Gagasa defeated Joe McCartney of Orange in the sixth round at the Colosseum after a stomach blow and rough exchanges. McCartney was aided by medical staff and sent to City Hospital for examination as doctors weighed potential injury and seriousness. Frankie Moore and Billy Prince won their bouts on the undercard, with Prince defeating Franky Moore by decision amid crowd reaction.
Chicago, Nov. 24. Charles Otte of Brooklyn defeated Jess Lean of Denver 60 to 42 in 78 innings to win a preliminary game in the National three cushion billiards championship. Neal of Toledo beat Charles Morin of Chicago 50 to 83 in 83 innings with a high run of seven.
The report lists scouts for Southpaws and other positions while detailing horse race results and purses for events at one mile and one sixteenth and seven furlongs. Names include Tat Connelly and Wondthrush with times and payouts.
In Leavenworth on Thanksgiving Day, about 5000 applicants seek admission to see Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, fight in four prison bouts. Warden Anderson limits outsiders, dubbing the event a confined Thanksgiving entertainment for inmates with George Gwen and Topeka Jack Johnson among expected participants.
Ohio State University football team received a telegraphed invitation to appear in the Rose Bowl game against the Pacific coast representative on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. University of California is expected to be the coast entry after last Saturday’s 38 to 0 win over Stanford.
Armoured veteran Tom Armour narrowly defeats Special guest F T Keating of Spring Lake in a Pinehurst Autumn tournament pet match round. Armour, facing old war wound trouble, won by 1 down after sinking a ten foot put on the home green. Other results include Scofield beating Adams and Chapman defeating Brown, with next rounds set for tomorrow’s knockouts.
Milford A C faces Paddocks in an annual contest with the Gard City quartet and Ware ton Keys of Bridgeport contributing to a likely Milford victory. Intermission entertainment includes Trembore sales and a concert buildup. Crowd expectations rise as Milford braces for a large turnout and potential beach celebrations after the game.
Joseph's T. B. & L. Association football team travels to South Norwalk to meet Thera this afternoon. Bunsea to open club rooms at 12 30 and all players must report by 1 15.
Dr B Benjamin Hoppe's representative announced posting 1000 to bind a match with Edward Horemans of Belgium for the world professional billiards championship. He states Hoppe eager to meet Horemans but ready to tour and play exhibitions first, aiming to finish negotiations by year end.
Lenox and Burr Road football teams meet for the second time this season this afternoon at Lenox field on Madison avenue. Earlier in the season Burr Road won the first meeting. Both clubs have prepared since Sunday and are reported in good condition with Fred Warner to referee.
In San Francisco on November 24 Ty Cobb homered twice in an exhibition game, fueling a cheeky jab that he is stealing Babe Ruth’s thunder with a remarkable display in Sacramento recently.
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