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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1922

Page

7

Centre Berkwit Hero In New York Victory Over Columbia

Yale routs Williams 38 to 0 and Harvard upsets Centre 24 to 16. Centre’s Berkwit blocked a punt for NYU then scored on the turnover as NYU defeated Columbia 7 to 6. Michigan routed Ohio State 19 to 0, Notre Dame beat DePauw 34 to 7, and a full slate of East and West college games followed with Yale, Princeton, and others posting strong showings.

Berkwit Columbia YALE Williams Yost Michiein Ohio State Bethany Butgers Bridgeport Elliott Berkwit Instrumenta Roderick Trook Wolverines Vanderoost Goebel Halfsack Roby Notre Navy Georgia Tech Midshipmen Golden Torn&io Conroy Georgetown Hite Harvard Centre Princeton Meryland Cornell Colgate Pennsylvania Swarthmore Penn State Middlebury Pittsburgh Syracuse Rutgers Vermont Dartmouth Holy Cross Boston University Fordham Drexel C. N.Y Lafayette Bucknell Brown Lehigh Wesleyan Hobart Army New Hampshire State 2D. A,.c Amherst St. John's George Waskinston Middle West Michigan Oberlin Hiram Chicago Purdue Northwestern Minnesota Towa Tiiapis Wisconsin Indiana Dame de Pauw Nebraska Missouri Miami Oily Northern University of Detroit Boston College St. Ignatius St. Xavier Ohio University Western Reserge Michigan Aggies South Dakota

Bridgeport Gridiron Heroes Shine in Upset Victories

Berkwitt and Ryan starred for the Connecticut Aggies in a 19 to 7 win over Trinity to claim the minor college title. Marty Ryan scored three touchdowns as Trinity had been the favorite. Berk witt’s strong play helped beat Columbia 7 to 6, with other Bridgeport players also appearing for college teams.

Bridgeport Exlott Berkwitt N. YU Merty’ Ryan Connecticut Aggies B. H. Snonder Marty Ryan Trinity Columbia Berkwitt Berkwit Roderich Onn Tne Toorolk N. W. WU Oller Bridgeport Josurtphy Notre Dame Lew Quigsey Fat Schilert Cann Ail Jepsan

Fairfield Legion Ties Sacraments in ScorelessGame

Fairfield Legion and the Blessed Sacraments played to a scoreless tie. A brawl erupted between Curran of the Legion and a Sacrament player over a disputed ball possession. Peterson Red Lisink and Schick starred for the Legion. Mellon Burns, Mulangey and Dorkin led the Sacraments’ defense and offense with Burns coaching.

Patafielder Legio-Tigers Blessed Sacrament Legion Tiger Bridgeport Curran Sacrament Peterson Red Lisink Schick Lisini Burns Re@ Mulangey Dorkin Ilso Blessed Sacraments

Dempsey In For A Lean Winter

New York reports a sharp drop in boxing activity as heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey faces limited options for winter bouts. Plans to pit him against Bill Brennan collapse as the Boxing Commission blocks outdoor bouts with other contenders. The era’s coal costs and strict regulation leave Dempsey with dwindling work and a possible public appeal for support.

New York Qet Beirom Jack Dempsey Billy Mise St. Pau Wee Dempsey Williams Tomi Gibbong Boxin Commission William A. Middoon Bill Brennan Ageli Harry Villa Sousnant Fay Daman Wilts New York City Boyle Thirty Acres Forty-second Street Broadway Wiliam Heary Jack) Dempsey

Officials Picked For Big Game Between Penn State and Syracuse

The Central Board on Officials selected a veteran trio and one younger member to referee the Hugo Bezdek led Penn State squad against Crick Meehan's Syracuse at the Polo Grounds next Saturday October 28. Officials include Charles J McCarty Jr umpire W G Crowallt field judge S C Tags sart and M J Thompson. Taggart stands out for major past assignments including Pitt Lafayette and Penn State Navy games. Penn State earlier that season defeated Georgia Tech 28 to 7 at Brush Stadium in a thrilling finish.

NEW Fork Aid Rot Hugo Bezdek Penn State Crick Meehan Syrucsure Polo Grounds Central Board On Hieteree Charles J. McCarty Jr Germantown W. G. Crowallt Swarthmore Brush Stadium Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Boxing Commission to Appoint Referees in New Haven

The New Haven boxing scene will have referees designated by the State Athletic Commission in the future, ending promoter control. Mose King, chairman, announced the plan at a recent meeting following the Kaplan Chaney bout, with secrecy maintained until just before each bout. The ruling reflects boxer agreement on refereeing terms.

New Haven State Athletic Commisssion Mose King Commission Immedi Ately Kaplan-Chaney King

Jack Johnson Seeks Shot at Wills or Dempsey

In a Madison Square Garden interview, former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson expresses readiness for a public trial of strength against Harry Wills or Jack Dempsey. He outlines current fitness, willingness to face three men, and past fights with Langford, Griffin, Sam McVea, and Jeffries, while contemplating future European bouts and a potential comeback bid.

Tuck Johnson Jack Johnson Lam Muldoon Clem Johnson Jackson Fackson Dempsey Carpentier Hank Grifin Didj Sanfranchse Los Angeles Sam. McVey Bob Pitasimmaons Langford Sam M Langford Jett Sam London Tommy Burns National Sporting Club America Jeffries Jeff Jem Stanley Ketelet Tack Willard Jack Europe

Fordham and NYU End Athletic Rift for Gridiron Clash

After eighteen years the two rival colleges Fordham and New York University renew sports relations. They will meet on the gridiron for the first time since 1904 with Al Nixon announcing the Violet and Bronx teams will clash. The last meeting saw NYU win 21 to 9. Football is the major sport for both, and other sports are expected to follow in spring and baseball season.

New York New York University Fordham Rieeter Anto al Nixon Bronx Tom Reilly Judse Reilly Word@ham Frankie Frisch Giants

Bartlett Camp Wins Three Games In League Match

Milford reports Bartlett Camp of Bridgeport defeats Frankie Bartlet camp rolling over the Veterans team in three straight at the Prings alleys. High scores included P. Scripture posting 113 in singles and 289 total. Milford Veterans U. Ford led with 98 in singles and 280 total.

Milford Bowline George Vin Born Cums Sons of Veterans Tsa Tool Tha Henorg H. Ford Ihagh

Villa versus Edwards in Boston Tonight Fight Preview

Boston crowds expect a hard battle as Pancho Villa the American flyweight champion faces Danny Edwards in the Boston Arena tonight. Edwards, backed by many locals, arrives after prior wins and aims for another upset against the Filipino titleholder known for sharp punching and speed.

Pancho Villa Named Flyweight Champion Faces Stiff Fall Schedule

The newly crowned flyweight champion Pancho Villa is set for a demanding fall slate. Manager Frank Shurchill announces Monday night in Boston with Danny Edwards, then Battling Murray in Philadelphia, followed by Abe Goldstein in Minneapolis Sabre Gureen for the title on November 11.

Pancho Villa Aten Sy Hia Frank Shurchill St Boston Danny Edwards Battling Murray Chiladelshia Abe Goldstein Minison Sabre Gureen

Yale Wins Junior State Cross Country Title With Treadwell

Al Treadwell of Yale captured the Junior State cross country championship on a three mile course, leading a large field of starters while Yale dominated the team standings. Other top finishers include members from Stamford Seavill, Bridgeport A C, and Cygnets with Yale runners placing across the top positions.

al Treadwell Yale Bae Bridgeport A. C Keirk Shane Anished Treadwell I Staiger Stamford Seavill Lamb Mead Cygnet A. Casey Vasse Bridgeport Frade Deming Yele - Farrell Smith Fa Read Farnum Wade Lewis Wvereorerers Hubbard A. C. Robinson Tad Griffin A.C Metcalf Lukens Sysyee Porter Ht Freeland Jr Yale James Feeder Hastings Bridgeport Ream Cymet Devlin N. H. Toole Yate Sinners I—Treadwell Beckwith

U S Olympic Association set to meet in Washington

New York Jan 29 A call was issued for the quadrennial meeting of the American Olympic Association to be held in Washington on November 22. Four proposed amendments to the constitution would reallocate voting power to broaden representation of national sport bodies and enhance amateur sport welfare work ahead of the 1924 Olympics.

New York Get American Olympic Association Washington Robert M. Thompson United States Federal Reserve Districta United States Army Navy American Remount Association Intercollegate Association of Amateur Athletes Amateur Fencers' League American Trapshooting Association International Skating Union National Association of Amateur Oarsmen National Rifle Association Ammateur Hockey Association United States Golf

St Georges Defeat Meriden Eleven 4 to 0

The St George's soccer eleven defeated Meriden 4 to 0 at the Meadows yesterday afternoon. In another state league game Asonia triumphed over Manchester 2 to 1. National cup drawings for next Sunday follow with matches at the Meadows Ansonia and Stamford venues.

St. George's Meriden Toro

Olympic Team Selection Message From 1924 Paris Meet

A 1924 Olympia dispatch urges American cooperation to form a national team of amateur athletes chosen by performance. The goal is to represent the United States with patriotism and sportsmanship, inspired by ideals of honor for country and gentlemanly conduct, as they compete in Paris.

United States Leolshirh Olympia Paris Thompson Spynt Ivory America Ralph Rose Llosa Amerion

Lone Stars Triumph Over Devon Tontera In Preliminary Fight

The Lone Stars defeated Devon Tontera 39 to 15 in a preliminary bout yesterday in the Fayette-Devon A. C. game. The Stars dominated early rounds and outmatched the Juniors during the onslaught, forcing a decisive win.

Devon A. C Thal Bea

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