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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1921
Page
7
Yale and Army prepare for a pivotal battle described as a classic clash of power against speed. The piece highlights star players, coaching adjustments, and expected lineups as both teams seek momentum in a season that promises a hard fought contest at New Haven.
Al Anerson of the Bridgeport High Harriers says the squad is in fine shape for the state cross country championship on a 9 1 2 mile course at Hath Jewe n Park Stamford. Stamford High ref by Earle with Keenan starter will oversee a race featuring Bridgeport Yale entrants and others with three prizes for top finishers and multiple individual entries listed by team and school.
Brady's squad primes for a big Sunday showdown against Brickley's Giants at Newfield Park. The lineup adds Washburn Purdue plaque Howie Brk and others, with Brady aiming for field goals and aerials. Officials include Lafayette's Captain Courtney and Jim Thorpe as umpire.
Bay York reports Rocky Kansas defeats Lew Tendler in a fifteen round bout at Madison Square Garden. Kansas was aggressive through most rounds, landing a powerful right hook that rocked Tendler and left both men with facial damage. Tendler refused a knockdown count in the ninth as the Philadelphia boxer absorbed punishment. Kansas sought a championship bout with Renny Leonard after the win.
Miss Cecil Leitch captures the Helecialrd Invitation tournament title defeating Mrs Thomas Hucknall of New York in the final by 11 up with 4 to play. Indy's entrant from the Holder event secures victory over a New York opponent in a Belleclaire golf event.
Bridgeport expected 74,000 fans for the Yale Bowl clash as Army meets Yale in a five year gap game. Tad Jones’ Yale lineup is set early with no extra train service announced and travel advice advises Stratford-Derby detours to ease Washington Bridge traffic.
The schedule lists numerous college football games including Amherst versus Bates, Maine at Lewiston, Boston College against Detroit, California versus Oregon, Army at New Haven, Notre Dame facing Nebraska, Pittsburgh against Syracuse, Yale versus Harvard, and many others across campuses and cities. Several matchups feature notable rivals and venues, with calendar dates and locations typical of a broad day’s slate.
The column critiques Babe Ruth for defying authority and arguing for justice in baseball while noting the need for fair rules. It lists Saturday scores and highlights top players from Princeton, Yale, Harvard, and others, and discusses ongoing interest in a seven game world series. It mentions Army and Navy football interest and the push for funding and equipment.
Bridgeport fans will see St George's of Bridgeport clash with Stamford Daners in a premier national cup match at Meadows Field. Stamford leads the Amateur league while St George's tops the state league. star forward Francis Tandy and other Scottish-born players headline the lineup as both sides seek advancement. The kickoff is 1 o'clock with a large local contingent and officials to be named tomorrow.
In Nottingham on October 21, dance tickets are distributed to St. Aatherine's congregation each Friday morning. Only service attendees gain admission to the dancing area established by the vicar.
Atlanta race card highlights include Walter Cox matching Peter Kennedy as Geers drives Lillian Silkwood to a 2 04 best time in the pacing feature. Geers also wins two heats in the 2 11 trot and places second to Dudette in a tight three heat program.
In Halifax a Halifax race paces tomorrow between Risie of Gloucester and Bluenose of Lunenburg for the North Atlantic fishermen trophy. Captains Marty Welch and Angus Walters express cautious optimism as both vessels test sails and contemplate the competition.
Johnny Red Allen faces Gradwell at the Hub on November 4 as manager Joel gears up a busy season. Len predicts Allen will end the Hub reign and win the New England lightweight title soon.
Det. 24-Tie Grimsby herring trade with Germany revived after war. The first large shipment, 600 cases, has been sent to Hamburg.
The Shamrrocks from the North End meet the Acorns of the East Ride at Seasids Park tomorrow at 1 30. A fast contest is expected as both sides compete for a win. All Shamrock players must report to the club rooms Sunday morning for practice.
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