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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
5
Yale prepares for a major clash with West Point as coaches evaluate a mix of returning stars and new talent. The piece notes strong early form, injury concerns, and New Haven’s expectations as the teams ready to meet in the season opener.
Gothamites seek nine-year competitive schedule in Park City circuits Yorx would fit it fast Joes The Gothamites have been active in regional events and aim to expand meet options this season.
A faded scene at Pen Grounds recalls former Giants manager John McGraw and a long-ago star, Mutrie, as aging figures exchange awkward greetings. The piece reflects on glory days, aging, and the distance between a storied past and present attendance.
Fragmented report from Avellanta Tennessee notes Peter Manning fails to break the world trotting record amid races held. The event features Phe Great, Charley Rex, and others, with heats showing competitive efforts and notable performances in 2:12 class settings.
In a warlaw championship 13.2 balling contest set to feel in Chicago, Horemans will face Hoppe. The event runs November 14 to 18 with a field including World Champion Tolle Schaefer of Chicago, Walker Coch rap of San Francisco, and Europe’s champion Wdoard Tiere mang from Belgium plus Roger Comti and others.
Racing results from Empire City feature multiple races across two year old filly and older divisions. Notable finishes include The Beachuunt Purge with 4-1 odds in a five and a half furlongs race and The Oakleaf purse with Whisl leading at 8-10 odds in a one and seventy yard event. Also listed are two claiming races for three year olds and up and an Oakdale event for two year olds.
Miss Ceci Leitch, holder of British French and Canadian women’s gold, sets a new course record of 76 in the Be Bellaire Winks invitational, winning her match against Mrs M Heckeber, with others contending in the event as New York reports.
Captain Skane of Bridgeson High Harriers led a 4 mile trial over the Yale course in an afternoon practice. The Yale squad showed strength with several collegians and prep school runners, noting rookies making good showings as veterans compete for spots.
The article argues mental training as essential as physical drills for athletic development. It cites wartime leadership psychology, notes most coaches neglect mental factors, and highlights figures like Tom Hallar and Pitt players while urging focus on directing mental machinery.
Empire City presents six races with a strong field for three year olds and up at a mile plus. Notable entrants include Hirst Hawe Perse, Elizabethtown, Ground Sewell, x-Ben Holt, Missed the Refugee, and Wak Up with purses from 1,200 to 7,000. Entries span ages from two-year-olds to older runners with several stakes and claiming options listed.
Conference officials and managers confirmed aBridgeport lineup featuring Nagle Callahan OErr Saunders Caney Pierotti Arene Robertson Brady O'Hearn Baker Grunwald Monhier MacGuiness Porat for Sundays clash at Park City. Gothamites touted a all star group led by Brickley with Johnny Neagle eager for a local matchup. Referee Courtney and umpire Thorpe set fourth period timing with Kerrner promising more stars soon.
Halifax N S Oct 19 the schooner Elsie Defender of the North Atlantic Fishermen's Trophy arrived off Halifax after covering 396 miles from Gloucester Massachusetts in 46 hours Captain Marty Welch praised the vessel's performance and noted improvements before a trial spin and potential outings this weekend The ship braved heavy seas and snapped its main topmast but remained intact with captain confident of continued success in upcoming races
Bridgeport High prepares for a weekly clash with Waterbury, eyeing a big win. Coach Fred Hant tightens the squad with lineup changes including Whelan at left half and Seeley at right back. Ray Shea may start at quarterback, with Wally Thorpe in reserve, as Bridgeport aims to exploit end runs and improve kicking under pressure. Waterbury’s Crosby squad is cited as not as strong, signaling a potentially open game at Lyon Terrace.
Rambler basketball team, a Recreation League squad built from high school players, has reorganized and challenges any lightweight state team. The roster includes Bridgeport's Schine Flynn Dyvian and others. Eddy and Japson sit out this season for college.
Tex Rickard, promoter, and Jack Kearns discussed securing Dempsey’s signature for a championship match with Jess Willard. Dempsey’s fate and venue remained undecided, with plans to return to New York. Willard has already signed for the bout.
The Big Four bowling league will meet at the White Eagles club on Washington avenue tomorrow to elect officers and finalize opening plans. Teams are White Eagles Red Sox Colonial and Rosebuds each fielding five players with weekly Friday matches at Lou Dewey's Washington Park alleys starting October 29.
Michael Morauh of Trenton defeats De Laugh of Philadelphia in the first game of today's national pocket billiards championship. Jerome Keoug of City 1 trails 1135 points to 17 innings in the second game.
The schedule lists Louisianna Polytechnic versus St. Ch at West Rateteh Springs field hosts Wormet versus CH Normal in Springfild MA Kenwood faces Roosevelt Ward at Kenwood and Southern meets Germantown of Philadelphia in a compact college schedule.
A meeting of SK Colmes state athletic committees will be held in New Haven next Sunday to finalize arrangements for forming the state basket ball leagues. Several councils will send representatives, including James Nolan as Bridgeport representative, as Casey sports gain prominence.
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