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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1919

Page

11

Accos and Gees to Clash At Newfield Park Sunday

Accos and Gees prepare for a second meeting with the Washing ton Glees of New Haven at Newfield Park. Ed Keleher's Glees, smarting from a 17-0 loss, seek revenge while both teams look to feature key players and solid line play in what promises to be a closely fought gridiron battle.

Accos and Gees Newfield Bridgepark Washington Glees New Haven Wil Retun Newfield Park Jack Kearney Acco Gridironers Ed Keleher Glees Wawneda

Basemebalt Five Organiafps Form For Ehh Sf

A garbled 1920s style note discusses a basketball club organized for the season. It mentions individuals and local references in a fractured way, indicating meetings and communications within a youth or local organization. Further clarity is not available from the fragment.

All American Football Vision From Fractured Draft Notes

The passage mocks a 1919 era All American team selection with garbled names, humorous critiques, and farcical components. It references bookmakers, a mock board of selectors, and comical misstatements about players, tactics, and nutrition. The tone parodies sports rosters and wartime era constraints.

Mulvilill Signs Four Boxers for Show Here Dec 15

Four boxers signed for a December 15 boxing show with upcoming contracts. Lea Stahl, Walter Rennis, Joey Nelson, and Battling Teemwerd are set for 160, 130, and six round bouts to a decision, with Labby Doyle vs Teamwerd for a flyweight title clash and two local six round matches on the card.

Fivery Pehier A. C Fos Cleirs Joe Mulviill Amine EU Last Miele Weedy Tive Boves Aes Lea Stahl U. S. Navy Amt Braunkle Philadelphia Walter Rennis Baltimore Joey Nelson Stahl Jaritt Thi Seworth Maid Pale Kennis Nelson Philadelph Labby Doyle New York America Teamwerd la Josephus Davie Bowe Milwaukee Shire Key Dinming Wilde Shassean Jon

Olympic Committee Lays Plans for Meet in 1926

A dinner honored Colonel Leon Qatérredth and Colonel Robert M. Thompson as plans were outlined to host the seventh Olympic meet at Antwerp in August 1920. Resignations and elections reshaped the American Olympic committee with Kirby becoming president and Rubien named secretary.

Leon Qatérredth F Cotlonel Robert M. Thompson Antwerp Belglam Thompson Dimsianus T. Kirby Supreme Court of Barlow Weeks Prederick W. Rubien Osterre Tie Antwer Jal Wilson William FT. Pari Ao Neir Execartivé J. BR. Mefinbe FB. Trewn Chai B. Babh M. P. Waipin W. Th Hamason Inelite Transportation Edward J Mather Day Clark, Jr American 'Ing Association Romeyn O Cy Tener Mi Bitett Fullsm Oh My Paul Wiliams Atte Ascoris Thar Warren Tawe Weatern Thleeenllegiate Confermnes Ry i

Williams Fights Greb To Standout Showing In Pittsburg

Larry Williams gave Harry Greb a fight of his career in Pittsburg, matching him punch for punch in a ten round battle. Williams pressed early and late, scoring with lefts to the body and rights to the head, though Greb prevailed by a close decision, while an Everett High football squad arrived to face Bridgeport High in a later game at Newfield Park.

Larry Williams Harry Greb Diab Letres Williams Tou Bos Keystone AthEelia Club Piltsburgh Matehnnicord Heed Wears Dy Mall Vy Civeh Fie Wali Tiornsh Imale Phat Larry Smoky City Pittsburgh Post Gteby Anferette Palmer Bridgeport Conn Wve Carey Greb Tiun Josie Pittsburgh Musta O Gan Larry Harry Jorms Oaver Mason Wiliams Lefk Wills Evarry Atari Tim Garry Tarry Kma Diandy Darry Atownich Barry Jeff Williams Flerie Marrs Tutt Tiarve Farry Brersrt Bish Schinal Everett Moss Counh Reglars Connecticut Newfield Park I O'Elack Red Ont Haryses Yhree Yale Nen Jacaues Baldvieh O'Neil

Acorn Smoker Set for Dec 8 at Kossuth Street Club

Matchmaker Bill Madden plans the Acorn A C smoker for December 8 in the club rooms on Kossuth street. Ifred Bo the local boxer who fought Shamus O'Brien recently will headline if Madden can find a suitable opponent. Slim Stenmain, renowned New Jersey referee, suggested Tim he can supply a strong welterweight. Bosse was asked to send a solid welterweight for the card.

Bill Madden A. C Kossuth Street Ifred Bo Bcal Shamus O'Brien Lou Madden Slim Stenmain New Jersey Acorn Tim Sin la Dintile Bosse Madden Asboro Fick Pro

Rectors Five Tonight At Uridesport Boss Club

The Tierdar team faces the fast Bridgeparta squad at the club gym tonight at 8 o clock. Notable players include Chick Anthony from five years with the Buckley Payning lineup and Sohn Mineeo school captain Taskvenary. coaches and other stars from the Potr coniversity of Gronklyn are noted.

Tierdar Bastethbalk Uridesport Mymnasium Eh al Witelsan Mees Gronklyn Sohn Tra Vieroer Reetora Urol Naval Buckley, Payning Afoo Dandere Cretella Hy Gta

Ladies Will Play Soccer Football in Meadows clash

The Swedish Ladies and the High School Ladies will meet at the Meadows, home of the Bridgenorthy team, at 3 30 this afternoon. A preliminary game follows at 8 15 between the Swedish Amateurs and the International Exile team. Referee Joe Booth, linesmen Therene Wo CT and Joh O. Ross, and Connecticut officials will attend. Tickets are selling ahead of time.

Meadows Ile Bridgenorthy Aaceex Lalas Connecticut State Football Association Tangland Woorhoe Aml Lan Therene Board of Recreation Bridgeport Joh O. Ross Connecticut Woothall Asociation Thomas W. Canlil United States Foothall Association Heb School Postitan H. Jaraun A. Hendley M. Tlunter H.R R. Holmgrens Fitelson H. Anderson K. O'Conner Koe RB Boba M. Callahan Clore Ti Torndblad T. Lichpenbergar I. Tl S. Gustafsosy T. Rera Tomsen T. Springford Santpsent U Laiobondng Nolan Patriote Mt. WM. Islay Breen M Faody Seabury Mt. Read Beek Banat M. Monehan Nordin Brown M Okerstrom Stane

Annual Army Navy Game at Polo Grounds Today

Gilmore Dobie may bench Captain Haven for the Midshipmen, highlighting an annual Army Navy clash at the Polo Grounds New York. Army’s Captain George cannot make the team. Ian and Captain Ewen face injury and weather issues, with limited playtime for Navy through the season.

Gilmore Dobie Midshipmen Haven Actig George Army Ian Villanova Ewen Navy

Six Day Race to Start Tomorrow at Madison Square Garden

Fifteen teams from ten nations begin the twenty seventh six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden at midnight. Twenty eight riders vie for $30,000 in prizes plus daily grinds, with a new nine lap track and broader turns aimed at faster, safer racing. Notable entrants include European stars Belgium’s Buysse Speissens Beys and Arets, Frenchmen Dupuy and Bos, and Italians Brocco Verri with managers Hanseon and Young guiding the field.

New York Wov Madison Square Garden Eaton Kaiser Bea Duffy Goulet Madden Broceco Verri Spencer Chapman McNamara Maginil Drobach Charalonc Tiherghein Lang Carmin Buysse Speissens Coburn Kapsky Arets Beyl Weber Weller Bello Thomas Hanley Lawrence Charles E. Transon George H. Young Hansan and Young Europe Oscar Bos Marrel Dupuy Maurice Brocco Spetsasens Beys Dupuy Free Willl Pbrocco United Italian Sporting Club

Boxing News Fights Set as Several Matches Loom

Boxing news highlights welterweight Jaouis Bagash and Solemn Samuel Driver lined up to face Harry Pierce in Manchester New Hampshire next Tuesday night. Toe Smith accompanies Lofty. talks of a featherweight title bout broaden as Kilbane agrees to a match with Benny Walger in Jersey City. Wilhase Wo bhiip signals willingness to suspend articles. arena A C plans noted. Reston appoints Harvard Cloke tomb du Pkbo as this year’s seven-day focus.

Jaouis Bagash Samuel Driver Harry Pierce A. C Toa Jiacote Valere

Army Navy Grid Clash Looms At Polo Grounds

New York November 28 United States military and naval academies prepare for the Army Navy football game at the Polo Grounds tomorrow. About 46 000 spectators expected as tickets sell at premium prices amid an unprecedented rush. Both teams hold practice at the park today with final lineup expectations unsettled for the kickoff at 3 p m. Officials named include referee Lanzford and umpire Surphy with quarters of 16 minutes.

New York United States Military and Naval Academies Polo Grounds New York Baseball Club West Point Annapolis Kiill Army Navy Wieter Woodraff H Travis Murray Travis Murray LF Breidster Denfield L. G. Greens Lareen O Moore R. G Daniel King T. Blaike Finen F. Withide Koehter QO. B. Khyttadta Clark LL. A B. Schabacker Cruise Ih B. McQnuarria Waters F. B W. &. Lanzford Trinity F W. Surphy Brown A. Evans Willams Carl Marshall Harvard

Walnut Reserves Triumph Over Athletic Juniors at Seaside Park

Walnut Reserves defeated Athletic Juniors 3-0 in a brisk Thanksgiving Day game at Seaside Park. The contest featured early drives stalled by fumbles and a late 49 yard drop kick by Chink Molloy that proved the deciding moment. A third SIMS between the teams will determine the 60-70 pound championship.

Walnut Reserves Athletic Seaside Park

Tommy Gibbons Defeats Mickey King in Calgary Fight

In Calgary on November 28 Tommy Gibbons of St Paul defeated Australian heavyweight Mickey King in a fifteen round bout. Gibbons dominated the match with superior accuracy and endurance, delivering precise combinations that outboxed King throughout the contest.

Calgary Alberta Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Mickey King

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