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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1920
Page
18
Bridgeport High reports Yale and Boston College meet in a pivotal grid clash at Yale Bowl drawing a near record crowd. Yale aims to rebound after a recent loss as star players like Thorne Murphy and Captain Callanan headline a strong lineup.
GHICAGD October 14 Startling developments in the condoned special grand jury investigation of baseball games suggest next week may reveal more facts than anticipated. Ban Johnson of the American League disputes as premature the conference of club owners and calls for waiting on the official report. Judge McDonald vows a thorough house cleaning before any remodel, with clues already in hand and further disclosures likely.
New York October 15 George Carpentier famed champion could attract substantial earnings in the United States if he switches to boxing here and signs with American managers who have offered financial terms. Tack Curley American representative has already received three offers to secure a heavyweight bout. A major film company also seeks Carpentier for a leading role as he rehearses for the picture.
Myrtle A C of Milford prepares a fast team for a Sunday game against Atlas Juniors in Milford. Manager Werby signed ten players including Levkin, LH M Meintyre, and Poterdam as the squad trains at seven o'clock.
The report lists matches across the Connecticut State Football League with teams such as Ansonia Manchester Bridgeport and Stamford. Notable results include Manchester scoring five goals and New Departure and Graphophoner each contributing goals. Waverley and Bridgeport also figure with multiple scores. Referees include George Denholm and J Boverisin as officials at various venues like Beaver Park and the Meadows.
Subpoenas issued for Pacific Coast players as authorities prepare for investigations into possible corruption in a Cedst league race. Representatives of the conference and associated teams say the inquiry targets games in the pennant race, with last year’s results under review.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions teams and names with unclear context. Readers see partial team lists, times, and person names that are not fully readable or coherent. No definite event, place, or outcome can be established from the accessible content.
Bridgeport High defeated New York University 19 to 12 in a hard fought game at Newfel park yesterday afternoon. Violet squad built a first half 7-6 lead, then extended to 19-12 by late in the fourth quarter as Whalen, Maher, and Whalen again starred on the local offense.
New York State issues boxing licenses to Georges Carpentier and associates amid a list of prominent boxers acknowledged by officials. The ceremony included Carpentier and his manager as participants in the licensing event.
A long statement from James J. Carroll and from John S. Smith, chairman of the New Jersey Boxing Commission, defend the Carpentier Dempsey bout as honest. They describe investigations, media speculation, and insist the match was fair, with Smith asserting no evidence of foul play and noting efforts to protect the public.
Race results list numerous horses and bettors with prices across multiple races at Pimlico. Names such as Paradar Colilatti Loughrad Burwell and Winve appear with exact payout figures, while other race details include distances, purses, and entries like Three and upward fields and claiming events.
A garbled note reports President Dunn awarding stock to Tris Speaker Eveland. It mentions Cleveland ties, a contract, and a planned hiring while Speaker is said to begin contracting work after returning from a fishing trip.
New York October 25 reports intersectional football action with Yale Boston college Syracuse Pittsburgh Washington Princeton Rutgers North Carolina Penn State and Army looming. Coaches Meehan Warner Yost Jones Buck O Sullivan guide powerful offenses while defenses shape midseason form as readers anticipate key results and comparisons to last year.
Detroit Tigers manager Hughie Jennings resigns after three AL pennants. Frank Navin, Tigers president, confirms receipt of the letter stating a change would benefit both club and manager. Jennings began as Detroit skipper in 1907 and piloted to a pennant in 1907 and the two following seasons.
Chicago December 15 The Western conference game between Iowa and Minnesota at Urbana is poised as a top contest this season The Difners eleven champions of 1913 bring a veteran lineup while Iowa holds a slight edge from two early wins The Hawkeyes are reportedly in season form and ready for a hard fought clash with strong contenders for western honors
Local followers of Gantzetball learn Clayt McGran joins Blue Risdon for the season. Manager John Leavy signed McGran yesterday. The team opens at home this Sunday November 7. Other notes list college matchups and results involving Dartmouth Virginia Georgetown and Bucknell among various schools.
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