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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1920

Page

10

Kelly Denies Lake Eleven Double Cross Claims

James Kelly, Chain football team business manager, rejects charges of a Lake Eleven conspiracy and asserts Chain controls the grounds at Newfield park. He recounts calls from Merrill and others about renting the grounds to the Lakes and Crasho clubs, labeling the Lakes proposal as poor sportsmanship.

Lake Eleven Kelly James Kelly Inka Ain Lake Ohares Newfield Park Merrill Stratford A. GC Crasho Lo Jeakie The Crashees Mr. Murphy Stratford A. C Howard Washing Merritt

Local Gridiron Clash Sunday At Newfield Park

Stratford A. C. and Crashe A. C. of West End prepare for a Sunday showdown at Newfield Park. Manager Johnny Lofestie has assembled top talent from the West and South End including stars like Monk McMahon and Griffin. Teams are set for a fierce battle as both squads conclude practice tonight.

Newfield Park Stratford A. c A. C West End Newfotd Park Pastima Park City Johnny Lofestie Crashes Troy Pes Wih Stratfords Herb Jimmy Flanegan Monk McMahon Old Thunderbolts Griffin Army Stratford

Acorns to Meet Iron A C in Second Practice Game

The Acorn A C will play the Iron A C Sunday as their second game of the season following a victory over Milford A C. The matchup continues Acorns early season schedule and tests their lineup depth.

Acorn A. C Iron A. C Milford A. C

Tightwad: Ponds Teague Sets Records In High Event

In a bold showing from the Spendthrifts, Eckart tops the field with a high total and a standout performance. Teague adds a record to the meet, marking a notable achievement for the athletes and the team.

Teague Eckart Finis

Leavey to field independent Ribsons in Bridgeport basketball season

Bridgeport fans brace for a major league style basketball season led by John Leavey and his Blue Ribsons club. The team will feature strong local talent, play Sunday nights at Colonial Hall, and lineup Eddie White as manager while seeking two top amateur players. Levinsky boxing controversy stirs New Jersey commission probe into potential frame-up involving Carpentier, with claims of fake results and a cancelled Dan Morgan check.

Leavey Bridgeport John Leavey Sport Draln Leavey Gan Cho Fens Ribbona Colonial Hall Levinsky New Jersey Boxing Commission Charsex Carpentier Dan Morgan Morgan Morger

Racing Results and Ohio State Football Note Clash

Racing results from multiple overcast six furlong to mile races feature varied purses from 1000 to 2600 with horses such as Bygone ee Garlin and Montalvo posting times and odds. Ohio State football news highlights Pete Stinchcomb replacing Harley at quarterback in a Columbus Oct 14 dispatch.

Columbus Harley Ohio State Quartéback Pete Stinchcomb

Columbus Juniors Open Challenge Tryouts

TVX 5 challenges Columbus Juniors to a Sunday afternoon game. Management asks Noble 1537 to call between five and seven tonight. Report to Oak Street lot Saturday at 2 PM. tryouts for Gilman Kane Greenspun Noonan and others.

Seten Otks Columbus Jr Noble Oak Street Gilman Kane Greenspun Noonan Ca Woyzello Minotti Lipeltz Carley aAttianesse Currane Varrone Clancy Bennett

Yale May Adopt Running Attack This Fall

Yale eyes a shift to a modern running attack this fall under Head Coach Tad Jones. The team, long tradition bound to conservative play, lost eight players from last year but features veterans like captain Tim Callahan at center and a robust backfield including Aldrich and Eagan. A clash with Princeton on November 13 and a Dartmouth matchup on October 23 loom as key early tests of the new approach.

Tad Jones Yale Toovbal Sqiada War Jones Joe Jinx Tim Callahan Dus Jax Tim Princeton Siaven Thera Robertsons Syracuse Acosta Jones Hart Guernsey Dickene Walker Aldrich French Webb Jordan Sloane Eagan

Ban Johnson Asks Delay of Joint Meeting

New York reports a rift between AL president Johnson and NL president Heydler over holding a major league owners meeting while Cook County grand jury probes Chicago baseball conditions. Heydler says invitation to attend is unanimous and the meeting will discuss governing plans and safeguarding the game and players. Johnson argues postponement to aid the Illinois investigation and public interest.

New York Johnson American League Heytler National League Cook County Grand Jury Chicago Heydlar Nexr Heydler Cook County Tolegram Grand Jury

Berthellyn Cup Semifinals Set After Round Advances

Philadelphia on October 14 saw Alexa Stirling of Atlanta advance to a Berth of the Berthellyn Cup semifinals by defeating Misa Marton Holling of New York. The other semi final pairs include Mrs Quentin Foltner of New York facing Stirling, while Mrs Ronald H Barlow and Mrs W A Gavin of New York meet in the alternate semi.

Philadelphia Alexa Stirling Atlanta Quentin Foltner New York Ronald H. Barlow W. A. Gavin Miss Stirling Misa Marton Holling Mra. Feitner Henry Stetson Bartow Jackson Mra.Gavin Raymond Slotter Prilangelphia J and

Columbus Seniors Challenge in Big Ten Forward Pass Era

Chicago report notes that almost all Big Ten teams will use the forward pass extensively this season. Teams have strong squads with material available and practice has begun as Columbus seniors seek to notice progress in three weeks.

Columbus Srs Cinas Teameara Chicago

Cedar Stars Accept Challenge at Old Mill Green

The Cedar Stars accept a two game series against the Witen Jrg. Two games begin Sunday at Old Mill Green with the first pitch at two o'clock. If the opener goes well, a Telegram reply will follow.

Cedar Stars Old Mill Green

Carpentier and Levinsky Deny Charges of Frameup

Samuel D. Riddle owner of Man O War says he is considering Kentucky Jockey Club offer for a race between his champion and Willis Sharp Kilner's five year old Minor for a purse. He has not heard from Kilner directly and cannot say if any agreement will develop.

Philadelphia Samuel D. Riddle Man O'War Kentucky Jockey Club Willis Sharp Kilner Kilner

Marquard's Series Money Is Attached In Cincinnati

On October 14 John E. Bruce, secretary of the national commission, was served with a notice of attachment on Rube Marquard's share of the world series receipts. The move follows two judgments against the Brooklyn pitcher in New York courts. Rosenweig claims $318.51 while Henry and Robinson seek $524.91 combined. The attachment notice gave no details of the New York basis.

Cincinnati Tohn E. Bruce National Commission Today Rube” Marquard Brooklyn New York Joseph Rosenweig Louis Henry Max Robinson

World's champions disband for season in Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians, champions, held a farewell at League Park and disbanded for the season. Players received 10 days' pay from President James C. Dunn who hopes they return next year. Early departures included Joe Wood and Stanley Covel eskie, with a deer hunting trip planned in Pennsylvania that December. Other players listed include Steve O'Neill, Bill Wambsganss, George Burns, Jack Graney, and trainer Percy Smallwood. T. Josephs practice slated at Old Mill Green with coach McCarthy directing, 7:30 p.m. lineup report.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Chamions League Park James C. Dunn Dunn Joe Wood Stanley Coveleskie Jos Sewell Joe Evans Pennsylvania Wood, Covecleskie Steve O'Naill Bill Wambsganss George Burns Jack Graney Percy Smallwood

Carpentier Levinsky Deny Fight Was Fair In Jersey City

New York reports and papers quote Georges Carpentier and Battling Levinsky denying the bout in Jersey City Tuesday night was fair. Carpentier says Americans value fair play and square dealing, while Levinsky asserts he cannot prove the attack on his honesty. He recalls being dazed after a hard second round.

New York Intic Jersey City Georges, Carpentier Battling- Levinaky America Franca Great American Republic Levinsky Carpentier T Dempsey Carpentier

Jimmy Walker to Pilot Chain Quintet This Season

Walter F. Walker will manage the American Chain squad for the coming season with Yale star Frederick W. Stanton as coach and player. About thirty candidates attended a recent meeting to form first and second teams, with Larnen Tiebold Granton Hawkins and Hughes in the expected lineup and strong outside help anticipated.

Company Athletic Association Mace Walter FL Jimmy” Walker Frederick W. Stanton Yale Walker Fiat

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