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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1921

Page

7

Ruth Seeks $85,000 For 1922 Season In Bid For Player Control

Babe Ruth says he will ask for 85000 for the 1922 season and that he could be an asset at the gate for any club in the league. He notes his past earnings, home run records, and a feeling of fading from the game unless he secures big pay. He discusses contract history with the New York club and a potential sale price totaling around 34000 in the coming season.

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Yale Places Two on Evans All Eastern Team

Yale earns two spots on Evans All Eastern selections as Yale players join Princeton, Penn State, Harvard and others in a varied east lineup. Killinger of Penn State is noted as a standout at quarterback while Yale’s Aldrich and McGuire contribute strong performances along the line.

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Billy Evans Pushes Change To Basketball Foul Rules

Billy Evans argues against the current foul system, claiming it hurts the game and hinders scoring. He cites exams with four referees and praises rule revisions proposed by experts to limit personal fouls and adjust penalties.

Billy Evans

California Wins Pacific Coast Title and Challenges East

California captures the Pacific Coast Conference title and issues a challenge to eastern teams. The article notes prospects for a future tournament against the Eastern clubs and mentions invitations extended to leading teams along with remarks on personnel and facilities.

California

Zbyszko Defeats Lewis In Garden Wrestling Bout

Zbyszko defends his heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden by defeating Strangler Lewis. Lewis won the first fall via flying technique, the second fall followed after a rolling sequence, and the champion claimed the third fall with a decisive hold. The bout, noted for its length and controversial moments, capped a long career and sparked debate over refereeing and match rules.

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Democrats Stay Away From School Board Meeting

Fragmented OCR text shows Democrats absent from a school board session, with references to three dissenting commissioners and discussions on legality of actions. The piece mentions names and roles such as Webster Buen and others, detailing debate over committee control and superintendent reports.

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Modern Love King Smiles At Birdie Paris Prophesy Revelation

A garbled report claims Madame Wielense predicts Landen will avoid the guillotine and die before execution, while a Paris prophecy ties France’s upheavals to the war’s end. The article notes Landen’s reaction and a dramatic scene with a judge and audience amid sensational references to a serial killer and public interest.

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Jones Brothers Confer on Ali Iowa Tilt Plans

In a briefing with Journal Courier, Howard Jones of Yale discusses arranging a match between Valean, Towns, and stronger eastern colleges to determine a league championship. He notes tentative scheduling, possible mid season date, and the desire to avoid conflicts with Harvard and Teeten Caries while backing Western Conference plans.

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U S Tennis Official Denies Comment on Lenglens Condition

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Mswin ey Council Celebrates First Anniversary in Hibernies

Swiney Council marks its first anniversary on Hibernies Hington Avenue with a cani dance. Mrs. T aise and athiven, Mrs. Murray, Sexton, Denney oversee sale tables. John ME Chitletin and P. Murray lead booths. Miss en and Catherine Lombard assist with duties.

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Claremont Snowfall Report Highlights 22 Inch Total

A brief notice notes heavy snow in Claremont with 22 inches reported today as the Boston and Maine railroad lines face disruption. Major routes including Brattleboro and White Junction suffer sleet and communication cuts, with service east of the area under strain. Local conditions described as heavy and persistent, though no freezing occurred.

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Tennis Official Denies Lenglen Dancing Charge

Joseph Jennings treasurer of the United States Lawn Tennis Association denied telling a Philadelphia reporter that Mile. Suzanne Lenglen danced after a match and defaulted to Mrs. Moira Byar. He said he made no comment on Lenglen’s condition or the organization’s attitude and aimed to correct an error regarding Captain de Joannis’s resignation as Lenglen’s manager from the French Lawn Tennis Association.

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Missing Soccer Official From Bristol

Weeraw ee J 35 secretary of the United States Football association missing since November. Brother in law Scholefield reported him missing from Bristol. No word since then. police alarm requested after wife telephoned.

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Unsure Fragment Teases Identity Shift

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