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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1919
Page
7
Oakwoods won yesterday with a 9 6 score over Mair Arena A. C. The highlight was Volie’s 35 yard drop kick. Oakwoods challenge any 40-30 pound team for Sunday game.
Annapolis navy football team of about fifty arrived in New York for the Polo Grounds showdown with West Point slated for Saturday afternoon. The squad, with coaches and attendants, appeared fit and eager with light signal and formation drills planned for the next day.
Herman of New Orleans, the world light weight champion, out fought Mickey Russell in a round rout here today. Russell mounted a bold attack but the champion proved superior as Slemmann weighed 119 1-2 and Musgell 178.
Navy followers note possible eleventh hour shifts on the right side of the line to cope with greater weight. King Utler Tucker, the best punter, may not grow due to recent performance, easing some controversy.
Madie White of Bridgeport tops the six game scorer list with 49 points and leads in field baskets. Teammate Iennie Rolech and Leo Alalone follow. Norman of Ansonia has the highest per game average. Bridgeport also leads team points, while Jersey City shows strong defense.
Columbia and Brown played to a 7-7 tie as Columbia used unexpected offense and interceptions for a touchdown. Brown substituted early and threatened once, while referee Langford ruled a safety then reversed to touchback, with McSweeney scoring for Columbia and Armstrong adding the extra kick.
Lawrence Kan Nov 27 The University of Missouri football team today clinched the Missouri Valley Conference title by defeating the University of Kansas 13 to 6. Missouri dominated most of the game with Peterson’s runs highlighting the effort and Kansas only managed a late score after a stalled Missouri drop kick and a 20 yard forward pass.
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