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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1924

Page

16

Quakers Edge Cornell In Aerial Football Classic

In Philadelphia Pennsylvan ia defeated Cornell 20 to 6 before 56000 at Franklin Field. The Quakers used a sharp aerial attack to score two quick second quarter touchdowns and held off Cornell’s drives with stout defense. Captain Ren McGraw led the passing game with Thayer and Dugan scoring, while Kruez added two PATs. Cornell outgained 142 rushing yards to 86 but failed to convert passes, and fumbles plagued the Big Red as Pennsylvania sealed an eight point victory.

Philadelphia Associated Press Pennsylvania Cornell Franklin Field Quakers Big Red Ren McGraw Buffalo Gglory George Thayer Jess Dugan McGraw Douglass Whetstone Ithaca al Kruez Rena Gylvania Henderson Frank Kearney Itatan Williams Dartmouth Ithacans Whet~ Stone Patterson Moliner Quaker Geal Cornall McGinley Coleman Thayer Kruez Courslass Pal Hawk Edins Cornell Craig Henderson LE McGinley Evans Goleman Morris Law Robinson Stueeeee Reed Papworth Veteee Garey Eit Ahs Wilson - Yeese Kearney Patreniia Eaveres Enoén Laird S Eeseees Wester Douglass Ane Patterson Craig Singer Fairchild Leth Laird Thomas Seth Flues Fields Butler Marcus Dewhirst Munns Evans Sealy Wester Tom_ Thorp Columbia Triplie Victor Schwartz Brown A. W. Palmer Colby Hnesman J. J. Eckles Washington and Jefferson Atraleh Hanson McBride Orage Simmons Columbi Koppiec Pease Krissenl

Orange trips Columbia in 9 6 game at Polo Grounds

Syracuse defeats Columbia 9 to 6 as John McBride kicks three field goals and adds a fourth in the second half. Despite penalties and fumbles, McBride’s kicking powers the Orange comeback while Columbia’s Koppisch and Aldea threaten. Final notes indicate continued play and a continuation on another page.

Wbride Orange Columbia Warriors New York Polo Grounds Syracuse Columbia John McBride McBride Ton Koppisch Aldea Seriou Ategy Blut Jayhen Koppisch

Y.M. L H L A Defeats Stamford in Close Battle

The M. H. A. basketball team won its second game of the season by defeating the Stamford Big Five 26 to 19 at the Madison Avenue Auditorium yesterday afternoon. Schwartz and Smith starred in a fast game, with their standout individual play guiding the win.

M. HE. A Stamford Big Five Madison Avenue Auditorium Schwartz Smith

Kaceys Meet Mamaronack Five Tomorrow Night

The Kaceys basket team face Mamaronack five in their fifth game of the season. The Knights of Columbus squad has yet to lose this season but faces a strong lineup of New York stars in tomorrow’s game. A preliminary local game is also scheduled.

Knights of Columbus Knights

Rocks Conquer Grashos 14 to 0 at Bullard's Field

The Black Rocks remained undefeated this season after trimming Crasho 14 to 0 at Bullard's Field yesterday afternoon. Trick plays and strong forward passes keyed the win with Reiss shining as the standout, excelling in end runs and timely passes. Vanderbilt suffered a surprising 18 to 6 defeat at the hands of the University of the South of Suwanee, marking Sewante's first victory over Vandy in 70 years.

Black Rocks Crasho Bullard’s Rocks Reiss Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Minnesota University of the South Suwanee Sewante Vandy

High School Player Crosby Injured In Last Game

Sir John Crosby a 16 year old KEAH team player suffered a broken right leg this morning during a game with Putnam High School. He was taken to Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam after four minutes remained. The injury occurred as Crosby caught a pass and reportedly stumbled over a base bag on the baseball field. Putnam won 6 to 0 in Killingly’s final contest of the season. Crosby is the son of Mr and Mrs H J Crosby, well known residents.

Crosby H. J. Crosby

Dickinson Upsets Bucknell 11-7 in Lewisburg showdown

In Lewisburg Pennsylvania on November 27 1924 Dickinson defeated Bucknell 11 to 7. Dickinson trailed at halftime and rallied in the final period as M Goodwin Bucknell back produced two 60 yard runs including a TD. Bucknell answered with a TD a field goal and a safety but Dickinson grabbed the lead late to clinch the upset.

Lewisburg Grilliron Dickinson Bucknell Navy Rutgers M. Goodwin Charley Moran Dickingon

Western Reserve Defeats Tufts 3 to 0 in Final Game

In Cleveland on November 27 Western Reserve University defeated Tufts College of Medford by 3 to 0. The game featured strong tackling and few Reserve turnovers despite cold wet weather. Tufts seldom mounted a serious threat, while Reserve capitalized on passes and line plays to secure the shutout.

Cleveland Western Reserve University Tufts College of Medford Mass Hasterners Mares Tufts Perry Ballastas Iteserve

Bonnie Omar Dominates Bowie Pace Event

Bonnie Omar a three year old filly owned by B Rouge won the Thanksgiving Day handicap at Bowie in 2 02 breaking the prior track record of 2 04 set by Bunga Buck. Ploughboy closed well to take second just ahead of Whitney Stable Initiate with Sansini third. Bonnie Omar paid 47 30 for a two dollar mutuel.

Ploughboy Whitney Col Sansini Bonnie Omar

Holman colt wins Thanksgiving Hands cap at Jefferson Park

Nassau South Carolina trainer S. C. Holman sent out his four year old in the Thanksgiving Hands Cap feature on the opening day of the winter racing season at Jefferson Park. Banler finished second with Rinkey third in a race described as the feature of the day.

New Orlwans Nassau S. C. Holman Cap Jefferson Park Banler Rinkey Mme D:do

Bridgeport Stars Stall in Hartford Tie With West Sides

Fast amateur boxing bouts headlined the Park Theatre show with Julius Smith vs Teddy Lacroix ending in a draw after four rounds. In football, Bridgeport and Hartford West Sides battled to a scoreless tie at Hartford Eastern League enclosure, the Park City defense holding firm despite multiple chances.

Wight the Park, Theatre Julius Smith Teddy Lacroix Louia Bogash Laroi Jack White Julius Poole Henry DiJulio Fred. Kremus Eddy LaCroix Freferse Louis Bogash LaCroix Eddie Lesko Henry Packas Jack Link al Scannell Otto Rief Kid Rocco Young Black Om Eli Packas Pete Vinnie Gazio Vargo Hartford Bridgeport Hartford West Park City Moore Humphriea Snyder Sturm Wooley McCullough Grunwald Eoolgheimer Donan Peterson Humphries Broadley Miler Moore Reese Whalen Mullaney LHBE Hammill EIB Howe West Sides Deegan Prema MacIntosh Harmon Golden Kelli

Devon Teain Wins Milford Title by Beating Paddocks

The Devons captured Milford’s championship by beating the Paddocks 16 to 8 on the Devon A. C. field yesterday afternoon. The game featured rowdy scenes with spectators joining fights, requiring police protection. Joy opened with a 30 yard touchdown reception, Murla added a 28 yard run for Devon, and Lewie contributed a goal and a 20 yard placement.

Devons Milford Paddock Devon A. C Paddocks Joy Welden- Rummer Murla Gevon Lewie Ahour LSU

Lockwoods Meet Port Chester Five Tomorrow Night

The Lockwoods, a strong south era basketball team, travel to Port Chester for a season opener. Lineups list Lockwoods Robinson Jacobs Walen Tersavage Crackon B Jacobs Mahoney Paterson Murdock Monohan Vlacher Moker with other players noted in the readable roster fragments.

Lockwoods Olan Port Chester Port’ Chester Robinson Jacobs Walen Wendy Tersavage Crackon Jacobs, Mahoney & Paterson Murdock Monohan RG i Vlacher Moker Coo Weseounss

Marathon winner captures Berwick title in tough course

James Henigan of Boston won the fifteenth Berwick Marathon on a mountainous nine and a quarter mile route in 49 minutes 73 seconds. Eyronen of Finland was second in 49 41 2 5, John Bell of Syracuse University third in 60 33. Twenty four runners started. Albert Michaelson of Stamford placed fourth with 50 41, followed by Frank Tittermen New York sixth, Ale Mack New York seventh, William Ars Philadelphia eighth, James Conner New York ninth, Clarence Demar Bedford fifth, George Raidaux New York tenth.

Berwick James Henigan Boston William [Eyronen Helsingfors Finland John Bell Syuise University Albert Michaelson Stamford Conn Heth Prank Tittermen New York Ale Mack New Williamars Philadelphia James Conner Clarence DeMar Bedford Mass George Ratidaux

Stratfields Organize Basketball Team in Need of Practice Hall

Stratfields have formed a basketball team in Stratfelds, but lack a suitable practice hall. Town owners have refused use of a local hall, hindering practice. Manager Stephen Calgan, Noble 3047, coordinates efforts amid limited options.

Stratfusld Ryv! Telegram Stratfields Stephen Calgan Noble

Army Squad Heads to Navy Battle in Baltimore

The Army football squad of thirty six players plus coaches left for Baltimore to face Navy in the annual service game. The lineup was not finalized with Baxter likely out at left end and Davidson tentatively in, while Yeomans or Harding would start at quarterback and Saunders likely at right tackle. Head Coach McEwan will announce the final lineup upon arrival.

Army Baltimore Navy Baxter Davidson Yeomans Harding Saunders McEwan

Sacraments to Play Collegian Quintet Tonight

The Blessed Sacraments quintet faces the Bridgeport Collegians in Blessed Sacrament hall on Union avenue for their second game of the year. They defeated the Mohawks last week and played Stratford ruegion last night.

Blessed Sacraments Bridgeport Collegians Blessed Sacrament Hall Union Avenue Sacraments Mohawks Stratford Delmore Fefpree—Mahoney

Marquette Downs Vermont in One-Sided Season Finale

MARQUETTE WINS OVER VERMONT IN ONE-SIDED BATTLE. MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY closed its 1924 football season at Milwaukee before a record crowd, routing Vermont 61 07. The Golden Avalanche offense clicked with forward passes and long runs as Dilweg Demetino Curtin Leichtfuss Heggsch Skemo ONeil and Shotota starred. Vermont’s Tarpey and Yarnell showed flashes but Vermont managed only two first downs.

Milwaukee Wis Marquette University University of Vermont Tarpey Vermont Yarnell Harms Vermontine Marquette Dilweg Demetino Curtin Leichtfuss Heggsch Skemo O'Neil Shotota

Georgia Tech Edges Auburn In Low-Scoring clash

Georgia Tech defeated Auburn 7 to 0 in Atlanta. Wycott plunged from one yard for a fourth quarter touchdown and Williams added the extra point with a kick from placement to seal the win in a closely fought af fair.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Auburn Plainsmen Wycott Williams

Prank Lockhart Wins 250 Mile Automobile Race

Frank Quockhart finished first in the Ascot road race of about 260 miles in Los Angeles on November 27. Cannonball Bak, leading most of the race, finished second after two flats near the end. Lockhart earned a prize of 16060 with a time of 3 hours 21 minutes 40 seconds. Baker placed third as C A Chamberlain and Ted Simpson followed. The course included a short stretch and a long rolling section near the bowl.

Los Angeles Frank Quockhart Cannonball Bak Lockhart Baker C. A. Chamberlain Ted Simpson

Sunnyland Victor Takes Ta Juana Star Race Title

Sunnyland wins the inaugural handicap at a mile and seventy yards on opening card at the Tiajuana Country Jockey Club in California. Postillion finishes second and Tangerine third as Sun Star, Coffrath handicap winner, starts poorly and struggles to the rear. Nine horses entered. Sunnyland and Postillion race as Tangerine closes fast, Sunnyland finishing a half length ahead.

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