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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1924
Page
6
Yale edges Brown 14 3 after fierce fight with late scoring drives. Dan Lindley and Eddie Cottle star for Yale as they rally in final minutes, while Brown’s defense battles hard and Kee adds a field goal in the opening period.
Trans team dominates Rover Eleven 86 to 0 at Seaside Park as strong offense from Hohiman Satapsan Wolters with two touchdowns leads scoring. Crowe Doherty and Benipson contribute to a lopsided victory amid shaky kicking and miscues.
At the halfway point of the Big Ten championship race Illinois holds undisputed first place after a slate of non-conference results and tie games. Ohio State Michigan and Minnesota trail closely as Indiana and Iowa hover within a game of the leaders amid scattered ties and parity across the standings.
Juynn Bomar, Vanderbuilt star end on Walter Canto's 1023 All-American team, suffered a spine injury against Georgia in Nashville. The blow caused paralysis on the left side and he is in critical condition at a local hospital. Doctors say recovery is possible but playing football again is unlikely. It was his final year at Vanderbilt.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Willard's parse at auction and Willard, plus mentions of Grantville Kansas, awards, and a presidential inauguration context. It also notes the release of four 1919 World Series players to the Washington Senators including Roush, Wingo, Bryant, and LaRue, with others remaining on the 1919 team.
Bridgeport Professions defeated New Haven Blues 26 to 0 at See New Blues field yesterday afternoon employing aerial plays. Bridgeport scored two touchdowns on forward passes and dominated with multiple gains while New Haven failed to gain over 20 yards or secure a single first down. The visitors opened scoring when Gret downs and a 15 yard toss set up a breakthrough, with O’Brien crossing for the score and an extra point narrowly missing.
In a rough ledger style recap the Chiefs lead the Red Men league with a strong pace, while the Braves trail in second. Individual standouts include a noted star, with scattered scoring lines and team totals across the season. The report hints at intense rivalries and racing chase dynamics within the circuit.
In Naples the Italian Erminio Spalla defeated the Belgian heavyweight champion by knockout. The European title remains with Spalla as he continues to dominate the division. Unclear references to future matches abroad appear in fragmented wording.
The Alphabets beat Stratfields 9 to 3 in a fast Seaside Park matchup. Alphabets scored in the first quarter on a forward pass and held off Stratfields’ late drives as additions such as Tommy Latin and Bill Wagner bolstered Alphabets backfield. Stratfields showed improvement with Magner and Lattin contributing on offense as comparisons to two weeks ago highlighted the stronger showing.
The fragmentary text describes a football game with references to players and teams but is incomprehensible. It mentions a strong line and a defensive tactic, a defeat for the Mound, and a referee named Water Tear among disjointed names and phrases.
Mickey Walker, the favorite to win, faces Malone in a twelve round welterweight bout set for Newark’s Light Infantry Armory under the National Sportsmen's Club. Malone, a noted challenger, is unable to make lower weight, but both camps expect a strong crowd and a lively fight.
Havana Rachig plans a 100 day winter meet starting November 29 at the Cuban race track. No purse will be under 600 dollars with features from 1000 to 5000 dollars. J. J. Bruen is named general manager, James Milan the starter, and stalls for over 600 horses have been reserved.
In Bullard Bowling, Captain Vago's unit leads the circuit with a three game edge over Dunn and Hans. Cunningham team holds the circuit high marks with a standout distinct team total and high averages noted, as standings and averages follow.
In Paris October 84 American football coach Dick Hyland, invited by French federation, leads Rugby Olympians at Stade Francais but faces friction as players mock his methods and go on strike while Adalone Janreguy is away. Hyland acts as captain guiding drills amid tension.
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