Ten Eastern Elevens Remain Undefeated After Thrilling Week
Chicago October 16 Associated Press reports a day of upsets across the Big Ten with Northwestern beating Purdue while Michigan Kansas Indiana and Iowa State ties and a Chicago win over Purdue. notable rookies led by Tad Weiman Dick Harney Pat Page and Stagg’s Illinois triumph over conference sensation Purdue marked a day of surprises with strong performances from Northwestern backfield and Indiana end McCracken amid contentious rulings on a fumbled punt and interference calls.
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Ridgefield Triumphs Over Wilton 8-7 in Duel
Ridgefield edged Wilton 8-7 in a pitching duel at Ridgefield as George Smith of Ridgefield and Artie Smith of the Norwalks kept runs scarce. Wilton’s George Underhill homered with two on in the ninth, and both teams combined for a lively, error-prone game watched by a large crowd. The clubs meet again in the series finale next Sunday at Wilton.
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Herman and Morgan to Clash for Title Bout
Philadelphia report states Tommy Herman and Tex Morgan will meet in a 10 round junior lightweight bout on October 24 at the arena. The match billed as a title tilt is not for Morgan's championship, and the contest is framed as a boxing match rather than a title bout.
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Three-Cushion Champion Will Defend Crown
Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia will defend his three cushion billiard title against challenger Gus Copulos at the Penn A in Philadelphia in October 1920. The match will be 100 points played in five blocks. Reiselt regained his title in April after defeating Augie Kleckhofer in Chicago February.
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Underdog Day Noted Across College Football
Princeton observer warns overconfidence skews results after a wide day of upsets. Contenders Penn State Pitt Notre Dame Navy and others register surprising outcomes while traditional powers stumble, with Yale Stanford and Army showing mixed performances amid shifting fortunes.
City Loses Polo Franchise Moves to Wallingford
Hartford Oct 16 Press report Assoc. Press Bridgeport franchise of the American Roller Hockey League transfers to Wallingford after a special meeting. Harry Stinkie owner cites inability to secure a Bridgeport ring. Wallingford will host games at the old armory beginning November 14. Schedule committee named Arthur Ives and Frank McDonough. League plans show Meriden New Britain New Haven Wallingford Holyoke Waterbury as cities hosting games. Dispute over reserve rights and roster limits delayed final decisions about players and team makeup at the long meeting.
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Notre Dame Machine Dominates Navy and Upsets Alabama
Noted football analyst Hereford highlights Notre Dame’s 19-6 victory over Navy in Baltimore and Georgia Tech’s 13-0 upset of Alabama in Atlanta. The piece reviews Rockne’s famed system, shifts in national contenders, and several key upsets across major programs, noting a crowded field for the mythical title.
Johnny Scalzi Faces Art De Chadelaine At New Haven Arena
Johnny Scalzi, fresh from a sensational victory over Joe Rizzo of Elizabeth III, meets Wallingford fighter Art De Chadelaine in a 125 pound bout at New Haven Arena next Monday night. SomBathy off card clash lingers with Michiel Espito refusing to meet the 2x fighter of Som bathy’s calibre.
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Notre Dame Rout Annapolis Aids Saturday Tilt
Notre Dame's victory over Annapolis stood out as the feature of Saturday's tilts. A golf column of tips describes tee shots, stance, grip, and rhythm to gain advantage, emphasizing a relaxed preparatory wiggle and comfortable foot placement.
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Mid October College Football Echoes East Wide
East region gridirons saw Notre Dame Navy Penn State Syracuse and Yale surge to victories while undefeated teams like Pittsburgh and Princeton kept their records intact. Upsets were rare though a few teams toppled long unbeaten rivals as coaches eyed the weekend slate with key inter sectional clashes ahead.
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Red Grange Hurt as Bears Beat Yankees in Pro Tilt
Chicago Oct 16 Harold Red Grange was seriously hurt in a pro game between his New York Yankees and the Chicago Bears. He suffered a likely broken leg after a collision with Trafton during a forward pass play. Bears won 12 to 0 with Driscoll and Senn scoring Chicago touchdowns and Duscoll returning an 80 yard kickoff.
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Ogeen Mills Kanter Wins Grand Critrium at Longchamp
Ogeen Mills Kanter extended his winning streak at Longchamp by taking the 150000 franc Grand ciberium for two year olds. Count De Rivauds Balmoigl was second with Baron Edmund De Roth third. Kantour paid 2260 to 10 after a tenth and half victory in pleasant autumn weather drawing a large crowd.
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Auburns Beaten by Pastimes A. C. 8 to 7
The Auburns lost a close game to the Pastimes of Norwalk yesterday in Clamming Village Pillagesky. Auburn center fumbled near the Pastime goal line, an intercepted pass gave Pastimes six, and a safety added two. Auburns had eleven first downs. Pastimes none.
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