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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
8
Cornell looks to overpower Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Thanksgiving Day. The Ithacans rely on precise offense and a stout defense led by Ramsey and Sundstrom, while Penn struggles with Dern’s injury and a thin lineup. Weather muds the Franklin Field surface as both teams prepare for a clash with high stakes and expected heavy ground action.
Cincinnati November 8 Ivy Wingo veteran catcher for the Cincinnati Nationals signed his contract for 1924. This marks Wingos fourteenth major league contract.
Adams 115 Lineburg 116 McAdams 113 Lineburg 115. Wecon League scores show top bowlers with Adams, Lineburg, and McAdams posting mid to high triples and averages. Local standings highlight Roll of Honor and individual totals from Lineburg and associated names.
Team No 4 tops the Fairfield Town Bowling League standings after recent games at Creuone Alleys. Team No 1 slips from first place as the early season pace falters with Ram and St War teams surfacing. Standings show Team No 4 at 16 wins, 6 losses. Team No 1 at 15 6. Team No 3 and others close behind. Individual notes highlight Dr. Ines A. Christian’s reduced bowling average and high scores by Watson and Walter among others.
M G A basketball team will hold its first practice tonight manager Pederson expects a fast five. Candidates asked to attend and awaiting possible amateur combing in the city. Games called Barnum 5263 2 for evenings. The team will play on its own court Saturday and on opponents' courts weekdays.
Johns Hopkins University will host a major indoor track meet at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore on Thursday night February 21. The event features top college athletes, including Tiny Ritola and Ray Watson, with Navy Fringston Pittsburgh Lafayette and others expected to compete. the program lists invitation races and intercollegiate events under official rules.
Harvard Athletic Association announced the 1924 football schedule with eight games. Boston University will play Harvard at the stadium on November 3. The November 3 date was chosen to avoid conflicts with Dartmouth and Princeton games.
Frank Graf, former Stamford High star and Penn varsity tackle, will miss today’s game at Corel Gart after dislocating his left shoulder in final Franklineid practice. Graf has played through the season and is badly injured. he was a prominent candidate for Alle Kgstern collegiaty datess.
Berkshire team the Torkshires clash with the Madisons at Meardgrey Park in a top amateur football contest. Both sides are evenly matched after a lengthy pregame buildup with Arch Kelly urging players to report for signals practice at 7 PM.
Mal Stevens topped Yale scoring with six touchdowns and three field goals, while Pond and Neidlinger contributed for a strong season. Tryon and Mardacel tied for second in points as teams like Colgate and Penn State pursued top honors and Yale closed the schedule with notable kicking and rushing performances.
Penn State and Pitt meet at Forbes Field in the annual gridiron clash with Bezdek’s backfield main cog. Conditions are muddy after heavy rains, but Harry Wilson of Penn State and a strong Pitt defense set the stage for a tight, edge contested battle likely decided by a single score.
Annapolis Nov 28 The Naval Academy football team began a rest week before practice for the New Year game against a Pacific Coast Conference opponent at the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena. Coach Folwell will return Monday to lead the team through the Western game under the current contract.
New York dispatch notes Dartmouth as favored in the Turkey Day showdown at the Polo Grounds. Columbia has drawn tough assignments in recent weeks, with Dartmouth's stronger offense and experienced line likely edging the Lions. Key players include Columbia backs and Dartmouth ends, with defensive efforts shaping the outcome.
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