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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1918

Page

15

Dempsey Beats Miske In Slow Thanksgiving Bout

In Philadelphia on Thanksgiving Day, Dempsey defeated Billy Miske of St Paul in six rounds. The bout started slowly with little action in rounds one and two. Miske landed an uppercut in round three, gaining a momentary edge before Dempsey took control, resorting to holds to prevent punishment. Jeff Clark defeated Lamgford in the semi final, delivering a knockout blow to Thompson. The article notes both fighters as negro ivy weights and highlights Dempsey’s eventual dominance.

Hiladelphiam Dempsey Billy Miske Miske St. “Paul Jeff Clark Ante City Lam Gford Boston Work Blow Thompson New Yorker Ivy Weights

Penn State Falls 28 to 6 at Pittsburgh in Nittany Lions clash

In Pittsburgh on November 28, Pittsburgh defeated Penn State 28 to 6 as Davies booted four goals and McLaren Unger and Davies scored touchdowns. Penn State opened with a kickoff fumble that led to Pitt’s first score, then Pitt dominated the rest of the game with four touchdowns and strong defense. Coach Warner substituted late, but the visitors remained scoreless after the early fourth period.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Penn State McLaren Cantain Unger W. Brown Ani Davies Warner Gangler Hamburger Pitler Forney Penn ‘State Pitt R. H B.mclaren Unger Wapleds G. W. Brown J. A. Evans Williams Janpire Maxwell Swarthmore Tom Thorpe Columbia

Pennsylvanian Triumph Over Dartmouth in Muddy Battle

In a hard fought encounter on Franklin Field, Pennsylvania routed Dartmouth 21 to 0 amid wet conditions. Crawford and Straus scored for Pennsylvania with a late drive sealing the win as Dartmouth struggled with footing and penalties.

Dartmouth McDermott L. T I Eldel Richardson Ord Breeman Davidson Devan Ross Sanderson Eis i ‘Thompson Rey Grundman Idhote Ore Pnsylvania Touchest Crawford Straus McNichola Hdowns Crawford Feree

Football results from various college and naval teams

At Salem Massachusetts Bumkin Island Naval Reserves 1 Camp Devens 7. At Cambridge First Naval District 20 Naval Radio school. At Waterville Maine 9 Zelby 3. At New York Fordham 14 Georgetown 0. At Lancaster Franklin and Marshall 6 Gettysburg 6. At Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 28 Penn State 6. At Bethlehem Camp Crane 42 Lehigh 0. At Easton Garden City Aviators 21 Lafayette 0. At Allentown Muhlenberg 19 Williams 0. At Villanova Villanova 48 Drexel Institute 0. At Syracuse Syracuse 20 Columbia 6.

Cambridge Mass Naval Naval Radio School Waterville Maske Maine Zelby New York Fordham Georgetown Lancaster Franklin and Marshall Gettysbug Pittsburgh Penn State Bethlehem Camp Crane Lehigh iEaston Garden City Aviawtors Lafayette

Fordham Gridders Trim Georgetown in New York

Fordham defeats Georgetown 14 to 0 in a nine year ridgeiron duel with Frisch guiding Fordham on two decisive passes and Garvey 70 yards for a TD. Georgetown’s Dunellan shines in the second half after Hampston’s injury as Buckley also exits.

New York Fordham Georgetown University Frisch Buckley Hampston Dunellan Georgetown Garvey Corsello

Showdown on Taft proposal for baseball reform in 1919

New York dispatch reports major league officials and owners foresee a showdown over Taft as supreme arbiter of baseball. The piece notes support from Ban Johnson and August Herrmann toward centralizing decision making, with Frazee backing a reconstruction plan and Taft as ultimate authority to end the sport’s controversy. Charles Comiskey Frank Navin and James Dann reportedly favor Taft if the current commission remains intact.

New York Taft Ban’ Johnson August Herrmann Ban Garry Wid Harley Frazee Uni Flerrmann Johnson i Cbhe National Lindt Aft Allout Chicago Smath Charles Comiskey White ‘Sox Frank Navin the Mears James ©. Dann Indians Mr. Taft Supreme Court’ of Baseball Frazee

Soccer Results From Other Side

Results from the English League and London Combination show Blackburn Rovers, Burnley, Portvale, and multiple clubs scoring in decisive matches. Notable scores include Liverpool 4 Manchester City 0, Oldham 3, Notts Forest 3, and Chelsea 1 in the London fixtures.

London

Frankie Burns Faces Bantamweight Title Scramble in Jersey City

Frankie Burns in Jersey City emerges as leading bantamweight title challenger after recent win over Ertle. Rumors place Dick Loadman as a potential contender, with Pete Herman lined up to face the winner in New Orleans. Burns may next meet Loadman in a return bout before a championship bid against Herman.

Burns Pete Herman Frankie’ Burns Jersey City Senpte Ertle St. Paul Kennie Frankie Fete Herman Defadt Herman Dick Loadman Loadman Ertle Kewpie Lond‘Tan Bruce Burns New Orleans Tranisie Hernan

Charlie Brickley Scores for Chains

New Haven November 28 American Chain eleven defeat Winchester eleven at Yale field 6 to 0. Charley Brickley scores on a left side drive with George Brickley providing interference. Vails on goal and missed kicks marred the game amid rain shortening play. Johnny Courtney 86 yard run highlights Winchester effort. Crowd of about 10 000 witnesses heavy line play by Brickleys and Moshier. Referee Fred Murphy Umpire Dave Putta. Time periods 16 minutes first two 10 minutes last two.

Sailor Brothers Winchester Ensign Charley New Haven Yalefield Park City Winchesters Moshier Brickley’ Brothers Charley Brickley George Vails Charles Frickley Eddie Reilly George Brickley Johnny Courteny Clyde Waters Courtney Miller D. Spitlane McShier Brickley Brothers Nagle Bridgeport Brickley American Chain Co Whitehhester Nagle P.spillane L Malone Tall R. T. Baker Waters Reilly Hanlon Q. B Ryan Grunwald Richardson Charles Brickley Fred Murphy Brown Dave Putta Hugh McGrath Pjurator Frankel Reilly Oberile Grunwald

Crasho Juniors Claim City Title With 38–0 Victory

The Crasho Juniors of West End defeated the Jacksons 38 to 0 at Seaside Park to clinch the city championship after also beating the East Sides last Monday. Scoring included Hanley, Thibault, Trainor, Kischner, and a 60 yard TD by Leo Daley.

Crasho Juniors West End Jacksons Seaside Park Ducisen Hanley Mare Stor Liptak Trainor Thibault Kischner Leo Daley

Crashe Jrs face Arrows after strong Crashe Jrs tackle

In a high energy game the Crashe Jrs forwards and backfield breaks led by Rosanbaum, Kirschner, Trainor, Thibault, and Kostyn powered long runs and five yard gains. Next Sunday they meet Stratford’s Arrows in Crashe Jrs’ town. Also Johnny Dundee defeated Joe Phillips in Philadelphia six rounds with clear advantage.

Hanley Welch Crashev Jrs Jake Rosanbaum Kirschner Trainor Lau Thibault Jackson Kostyn Crashe Crashers Drelkksons King Daley Youkas Rows Cullet Takats Moore Hill Tataky Roth Rosky Sova Likbreaque Crane K. G Cooney Milford A Moore Pipp Simmons Capt Liptak Pipp Rosenbaum Simmons Pastor R Pastor R. Wb, Wirsehner iXostyn LP

Syracuse Beats Columbia 20-0 in Rainy Stadium Game

Syracuse defeats Columbia 20 to 0 in a muddy wet afternoon contest at the stadium. Barsha and Schwarzer score touchdowns while Ackley adds two field goals and two extra points as Syracuse dominates. Columbia struggles with two fumbles and only two first downs.

Syracuse N. V Columbia Barsha Ackley Orange Columbian Stevens Pyenesise Pos. Coluana Dickinson Grace L. E Hoople Robinson Sterna ' Modarelti Ll. G Mokena Dooley Paxie Usher Tower Schwarzer Stevens Ackley Robb Q.B Erwis ' Canapery L. H. B. Barsha Collins Bernan Foulehan i Schwarzer D. J. Kelly Springfid James Cooney Princeton Carl Reed Springfeld

Notre Dame Ties Nebraska In Muddy Snowbound Game

Notre Dame and Nebraska played a scoreless tie in heavy snow and mud at Lincoln after a rough first quarter. Dana of Nebraska fractured his wrist and Notre Dame captain Bahan hurt his knee as both left the field. The second half saw a tight see saw exchange with no clear edge for either side.

Lincoln Neb Notre Dame Nebraska University Dana Nebraska Bahan Krree Corn Huskers

Lincoln and Barnum reach Seaside Park final in knockout soccer

Lincoln tones dominated city soccer as they faced Barnum in a Seaside Park playoff after a draw at Meadows. Dolan and Csiceto scored to put Barnum ahead in overtime, while Lincoln pressed but failed to convert. East Side Athletics beat Remington Apprentice 4 2 in the Bridgeport Junior Cup, with Delmore and Corkin scoring and Elsmere netting twice. The Scandinavian teams edged Hartford District rivals as Manchester players joined in the fund game crowd.

Lincoln United War Work Campaign Fund Franklin Barnum and Lincoln Rilgt Seaside Park Dolan Csiceto Lincolns Barnum Barnums Hmmiony Lincoln Schoolboys Franklin Temma East Side Athletics Remington Apprentice Boys Athletics Devoucher Atkinson Remingtons Delmore Corkin O'Rourke Elsmere Rem Aparanthces Baird Treland Burns Barker Colway MacPhail Jepson Falette Lhe Sehrenn O'Donnell Orf Dickenson Deroucher Inre Sherwood Morvan Miller " Dorkin Ilf Atkinson Olf Holmgren Belmore Treferee R. Rael Lown Spont Shelton Righ East Side Athletic Columbia Carl Peterson Rhig Frolander Hartford Manchester Watters Dle Cordner Paquin Johnnies Jackwick Bridgeport Rovers Jack Acar

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