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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1920

Page

10

Magnates Draft New Rules to Govern Baseball

Chicago October 18 Major league club owners formed a six member sub committee to draft concrete plans to govern baseball with two resolutions urging state regulators to ban gambling at gates and promising grand jury action against corruption Only three AL presidents attended the meeting while the others declined President Johnson labeled the move to clean up baseball as opposed by the remaining owners In Los Angeles Babe Porton testified before the county grand jury investigating irregularities in the 1919 season with Vernon players and manager Besick subpoenaed to appear and officials considering league attorney and McCarthy held talks with the district attorney

Chicago Ewneras St. Otis Nationals Avil Cook ‘County Grand Jury Comiskey Prence Boston Ruppert York Johnson T.e Greet Los Angeles Cal W. Baker Babe League YW. J. McCarthy New Haven O'Nell Springheld Lane Srilgtport

Carpenter Adopts Diverse Style Against Opponents

Georges Carpentier outlined a strategic approach to fighting, telling Jack Curley he plans a different style for every opponent. He emphasized studying an adversary to anticipate moves, treating sparring as a tool to refine deliberate, varied tactics, and to reveal an opponent’s weaknesses.

Carpenter Curley New York Georges Carpentier Jack Curley Prayleay Oripou

Chain Squad Prep For Scrimmage At Nowteld Yuk Tonight

Coach Wred Hunt directs the Ac co football squad in a still scrimmage at Nowteld yuk amid doubts about performance against Glees fi. New Haven notes absence of Moshier and Erwig but expects a tough, wide-margin drill despite confidence of victory.

Wred Hunt Acco New Haven Uhate Moshier Erwig Aeco

Park Hill Purse and Claremont at Laurel Race Meet

Multirace card details Laurel track listings, with two year olds in the Park Hill Purse and the Claremont for three year olds and up. Entries include Knight, Jesaya, Mavourneen, Gaulois and others, plus weather and track conditions.

Park Hill Knight Jesaya Pain Mavourneen Quecreele Flambette Pouch Der-snier Sou Gaulois America Armisticg Liola Toyely Branticap Perelupe $H Tailor Cromwell Star Mint Claremont Scotch Verdict Tetley Beaumarais Wederwood Light Rosecli Touter Padlag Star Thornhedge Miss Petite Silence Black Rock Peat Teacher's Pet L'Enjoleur Qqin Agron Inyinable Furloush War Loan Sir Clarence Stow

Cleveland Whispers and Eagles Lead Weary Race

An incomplete report details Tris Speaker and a group of champions from Cleveland and nearby tribes. It notes early talk of an honorary achievement and hints at a visit to Mississauga and Lake near the quarry, with hints of his ties to stirring athletic circles and a notable rivalry backdrop.

Georges Carpentier and Levinsky Controversy Revisited

Commentary on the Georges Carpentier versus Levinsky bout and its media coverage. The piece notes sensational reporting, public interest, and calls for fair portrayal while reflecting on boxing culture and press influence. It discusses apology, management, and future appearances by Carpentier amid criticism.

Jone Mian Ibbhas Rome Fehtienwlite Georges Carpentier ix Uhort

Paskethile Double Header at Columbia Assembly Hall

Local notes show a double header schedule with several junior teams set to play at Columbia Assembly Hall on Wednesday October 0 at 7:00 PM. Columbus Juniors and Linvaly Treas also featured with word of potential matchups and player inquiries.

Blue Tibhon Tuniars Otiers Les As Mac’s Wild Gate Howland's Youngs Juoveers Columbia Assembly Hall Pitites Mantewoods Welace Phon Thlers Maplewood Waq Columbus Linvaly Treas Columbus Jnnices Sanady Old Mill Green Jentors Cedar Stars Willows Twin Oaks Blessed Sacraments Rhone Noble

Capital City Five to Play Locals Here Tonight

The Capital City Five travel to face locals for an American Polo League game at the Casino. Capital City have pressed a strong pace over three weeks, winning in ten starts, aiming to rebound after a recent slump and resume a rising form as the season advances.

Capital City Five Hareford Ulate Tuetani Quigley & Co Toulgke Eam Fergie Ord Das Hanrtford Lowell Salem Wall River New Bedford Providence Bartford Worcester

Racing results from Ring Rose track feature multiple races

Race by race results list purses distances and times for six races including one and a half mile events for three year olds and up. Notable entries include Ginger King Gorin Sands of Pleasure Belgian Queen and Brotherly Love with various payouts and times: 1:44 for the fifth race and 1:42 for the sixth. Also listed are horses such as Sway Sterling and Our Alice among others with placing odds.

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Endeavoring to Settle Boxing Bout Rumors in New York

Old reporting from the Impartial details a muddled boxing scene with Bogash, Marty Cross, and Kid Lewis tangled in venue mix ups and alleged switches. It notes uncertainty over opponents for Louis and references Bristow welterweight plans and potential title threats, with manager Merrill breaking routines for Lake football and a Lakes victory over the Majors overshadowed by age and weight differences.

Bogasr Lewis CNOSS Louis Bogish Connecticut Harry _ Stout New York City Gotham Louw D&y Anil T& Tow Omer Alf Denks Jack Britton Sammingy Bogash Oice Bogsavh Marty Cross Louis Bridgeport Bristow Mipac Gost Marly Cross New York Joe Smith Jooks Joe Honey Cross

Hartford Downs Lowell 5 2 In Fast Game

Hartford defeated Lowell 5 to 2 at Hartford on October 18 in a fast, engaging match. Evane starred with notable play as Hartford capitalized on early rushes and overall strong offense.

Aartford Lowel Hartford Lowell Evane Hartford Lowell Tlawis A Davies Hart

International Cup Races Set for Gloucester Schooners

Gloucester fishers anticipate a three race series off Gloucester between American schooner Esperanto and Canadian challenger Delawanna. Officials expect Nova Scotia entrants. preparations include overhauling Esperanto as crews await a formal schedule and venue confirmations for the contest.

Gloucester Mass Nova Scotia Fish& No Cho Ace Esperanto Delawanna Charles 8. Brown Martin K. Welch Auxilliary Schoonjer ‘Thelma Mike Public

Annex Eleven Seeks Tae 50-60 Pound Class Opponents

Annex Eleven, The Annex éioven, aims to face Myrtle A. Co or any other team in Tae 50-60 pound class. Practice set for Welre away night. Forewing players Delo Wargo Hviade Hermes Sotay Flynn Ondick Chacko Halagual Geram Mark Eddy Kocko Yamal Isabel must report.

Annex Éioven Myrtle A. Co Welre Delo Wargo Hviade Hermes Sotay Flynn Ondick Chacko Halagual Geram Mark Eddy Kocko Yamal Isabel

Seek Gamblers Who Fixed Chicago Scandal Probed

Chicago detective inquiry into a World Series fixing ring focuses on gambling ties and alleged bribes to swing games between Chicago and Cincinnati. Prosecutor Bartley Replogle says further indictments possible as 19 witnesses, including Arnold Rothstein and Abel Attell, were subpoenaed to testify tomorrow.

Chicago Cook County Prada Replogle Tommorrow Artry Imera Laga Cole Arnold Rathatem New York Abel Attetl

Harvard Prepares for Centre College Clash

Harvard plans intensive practice after the Williams victory as Fisher and assistants push the squad for the Centre College game. All players are fit, with no break in scrimmage after Sunday rest.

Cambridge Shane Williams Harvard Centre College Gam Fisher

Eddie Simmons and Tack Fight Promoter Sets MSG Date

New York October 15 promoters announce fee payments of 2500 each to cover the observed Madison Square Garden bout between Eddie Fisesim Mons and Willie Jackson, with Tex Richart as promoter clinching the match and managers Dan Morgan and Frank Ragler arranging terms for the October 29 arena event.

New York Tex Richart Eddie Fisesimmons Willie Jackson Madison Square Garden Dan Morgan Frank Ragler Flizsimmons and Tackfe

King Pins Struggle To Score In Tie With East Sides

The Ming Pins, out watched by East Sides, held the game to a 0-0 tie Sunday. Coach Dennis urges all players to be present at Berkshire Bridge tonight at 10 o clock for next week’s schedule and upcoming matches against Devon and St Josephs.

Ming St. Josephg Dennis Berkshire Bridge

Unclear racing card fragment with mixed entries and names

Fragmentary OCR from a racing page lists horses and odds with scattered numbers and names such as Moon, Segurola, Praftsman, and Ravanne among others. Several entries are incomplete or garbled, obscuring full race details and outcomes.

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