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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1920

Page

7

High School Hockey Team Seeks Cold Snap Start

High school hockey schedule shows six games with managers awaiting cold weather. Players include Dunn, Marty Ryan, Mansfield, Choate, Taft, and Kent among others, with football and baseball athletes also listed. The girls basketball and rifle teams are arranging games and awaiting venues as winter limits practice.

Jager Dunn Yalereshmen Choate, Taft Canterbury Kent Milford School DeWitt Clinton Iing Dunn Ting Ates Cil Marty Ryan Mansfielder Choate Tali Dunn Taft Akbury Josenbaui HE Clinton Dun Ityan Keezan O'Conolway Kroynick Saur Colway Hilltop Ninge Seaside Park

Descaps Explains Why Carpentier Met Levinsky

Decamps explains why Georges Carpentier agreed to fight Battling Levinsky amid American public opinion doubts before a Dempsey bout. Francois Descampo, his manager, cites press pressure and the need to prove Carpentier’s standing in his weight class to please U.S. readers and promoters.

Descamps Carpentier Levinsky Haris Georsea Carpentier Levy Armerican Opin Demp Francois Descampo Emanager Lemily Georges Ek Klaus Billy Opie Joe Jeanette Klaus Georges Papke Jeanette Lowe Prante Treicher America Dempsey

Britton declines $25,000 to fight Louis Bogash

Britton and Dan Man refuse a $25,000 offer to clash with Louis Bogash in a proposed welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Matchmakers state New York would eagerly witness such a headline fight, but Britton is deemed reluctant to take the risk, while Morgan and the Garden push for a bout.

Jn Britton Dan Man Louis Boeard Leo I Miyan Ise Square Garden Tex Rickard Flynn Morgan Bosush Mrntton Marinen Square Len New York Ineha Bowl Mitio Pan Morgen Louis Bogash Teferes Marty Cress Britton Pritton Bogash Richard Dlewade Britten Conuree

Columbus Jrs Claim Class Championship

The Columbus Jrs who won the 15-25 pound class championship defeated the Lincoln Tigers 28 to 6. They stand seventh win and one tie with no losses, totaling 148 points to 26 for opponents. They also beat West Woods 26 to 0, lifting junior totals to 174 with Sirino 76 points and others contributing 12, 6, or 6. They offer to play for a cup against any undefeated team. manager to apply at 910 Pem broke Street 7 to 9 p m. New York Dec. 1 Joe Stecher, world heavyweight wrestling champion, plans to retire.

Columbus, Jrs Twin Oaks Lincoln Tigers West Woods Poi Sirino Voccola Burr Clo Delvy Buck Voyteck Silver Nich Pembroke Street

New London Boxer Fined 150 After Police Court Stop

New London Conn Dec 2 Dave Palitz the well known pugilist was arrested here and fined 150 dollars and casts in the Police Court charged with having liquor in his possession for sale Palitz opened a case here about two months ago Returning here from Hartford where he had previously made his home for some time

New London Conn Dave Palitz Palitz Hartford

Keystones topple Arcades as three-game match totals swing

Keystones win the first game 561 but Arcades rebound to take the next two with 530 and 540. The Arcades roll up a 1547 total pinfall to Keystones 1547. Next week Arcades face Warner Brothers Co. after Warner's two wins in their last meeting.

Kelly's Keystones Keystones Warner Brothers Co Warners

Mountaineers Schedule Three Games for 1921 Season

West Virginia University athletic director H A Stansbury announced three 1921 football games. Lehigh will visit South Bethlehem Rutgers will play at the Polo Grounds in New York and Washington and Jefferson will host WVU at home.

Morgantown W. Va H. A. Stansbury West Virginia University Lehigh South Bethlehem Rutgers Polo Grounds New York Washington and Jeferson Mountaineers

Yale Rifle Men in Telegraphic Match

Yale rifle team announces a telegraphic match with Oxford University on February 9 as part of an ambitious schedule that includes Colgate Columbia Dartmouth Princeton and Harvard among others. The freshman schedule also features Colgate Lawrenceville Dartmouth and Princeton matches with Harvard ending the season.

New Haven Conn Oxford University England Yate Rifle Club Colgate Columbia Oxford Dartmouth Leland Stanford Almoly Princeton Harvard Lawrenceville Mareh

Weaver in Vaudeville Denial Tour Debuts in Chicago

George Buck Weaver, ex Chicago White Sox infielder, implicated by three players in the 1919 World Series scandal, plans a Chicago vaudeville monologue tour to prove his innocence and deny involvement. A manager is rumored to be lining up his tour talk to address the charges.

Chicago George Buck" Weaver Chicago American Baseball League White Sox Cook County Grand Jury Sporting Weaver

Crasho Midgets Face New Britain On Sunday

Crasho Midgets to play New Britain team in New Britain on Sunday. players must report at the corner of Howard Avenue and State Street at a.m. Also notes upcoming games with Augustine or Longfellow Midgets next Sunday in Municipal Gymperium. Alpines vs Colonials and Burr Roads vs South Norwalk Tigers are mentioned along with other regional youth sports results.

Crasho NEW Britains New Britain Howard Avenue State Street Augustine Longfellow Alpines Colonials Centrate Burr Roads Tigers of South Norwalk Hurr Toads Tigers

St. Josephs Seek City Championship Clash With Crashees

St. Josephs fights for city title by defeating Crashees as Walnuts refuse to play. Saints aim to avenge earlier fumble loss and finish strong, with Walnuts holding a potential claim to the championship if Joes fall. Game arrangements unnamed pending formal announcement.

St. Joseph's Joes Walnuts Saints South

Gleanings From The College Gridirons Review

A mixed recap of early 20th century college sports news notes says Naval Academy crews honored by mayor of Annapolis, Bethany College’s Capt Hughes records, Alfredo de Oro defeats Maupome for a billiards title, and plans for Boston College stadium expansion announced. Also reports racing delays in Havana, Notre Dame star George Gipp ill, Jess Willard eyeing a bout, Trinity and Wesleyan athletic rifts, six day bike race results, and various college and professional football and boxing notes.

Jackson Stars Championship Run Streak Amid Seaside Park Win

Jackson Stars remain undefeated in five years after Atlas A C scored once at Seaside Park. The Stars beat Walnuts 7 0 Maplewoods 54 9 Springwoods 0 St Marys 0 Irina 0 Mohican Jrs 0 Acorn Ira 0 Atlas A C 0 and 14 0 losses. Joe Kraynick quarterback leads the High School second eleven as star player.

Atlas A. C Jackson Stars Seaside Park Ctars Stars Walnuts Maplewoods Springwoods St. Mary's Irina Mohic

DeFoe to clash with Frankie Brown in New York Friday night

Billy DeFoe anxious to whip Frankie Brown in a 15 round feature bout on Friday night in New York on the same card with K O Loughlin and Harlem Billy Papke. Loughlin Papke moved from 12 to 10 rounds. Greb signed as boxing instructor for Pittsburgh center. Willie Jackson to fight Mel Coogan in Jersey City next Tuesday, replacing the planned Martin Tunney bout after Martin injured his hand.

Billy DeFoe Frankie Brown New York St. Paul New York East Side K. 0. Loughlin Harlem Billy Papke DeFoe Brown Willie Jackson Arena Jersey Mel Coogan Brooklyn Driscoll Bob Martin Gene Tunney Martin

Grammar School Basketball League Planned This Season

Within two weeks a grammar school league will form under Pierce Gahan, superintendent of the Board of Recreation. Games will be at Waltersville and Maplewood schools and the Municipal Gymnasium on Stratford avenue. Last season saw great interest and this year is expected to surpass it.

Pierce ¥. Gahan Board of Recreation Waltersville Maplewood Municipal Gymnasium Stratford Avenue

Yale Swimmer Sets Amateur World Record in Relay

Formal notice from Yale acknowledges AAU recognition at New Orleans on Nov 16 of a new amateur world record in the 200 yard relay. The Yale quartet KE Binney Jr J K Hinck R F Solley and T P Thurston swam 1 min 39 3 4 sec at Yee March 17 last. A second record last season by KR H Meagher achieved 40 sec for a feet plunge.

University Athletic Association Amateur Athletic Union New Orleans Yee KE. Binney, Jr J. K. Hinck R. F. Solley T. P. Thurston KR. H. Meagher

National parks conference set for Des Moines

Governor Harding and the interior secretary called a national parks conference to meet January 10 through 12 in Des Moines Iowa. Invitations target governors mayors park officials and conservation leaders with attendance open to all interested in conservation. The aim is to discuss state park needs and build a nationwide recreational system and unified legislation.

Des Moines Harding Secretary of the Interior Payne Tme National Park Service Iowa California Oregon Colorado Ilinois Indiana New York Stephen T. Mather The National Service

Moving Picture Actress Burned to Death in Fire

A young moving picture actress identified as Miss Lescomb perished in a blaze that swept a five story apartment building at 2 50 this morning in New York City. Three other unidentifed persons were also burned to death in the fire, which began early today on the West Fifty fourth street block. The actress had recently arrived from England to pursue work in the motion picture world.

New York Des Starforis Lescomb Miss Lescomb Cama England

Women’s Swimming League Meeting Tonight

The Women’s Swimming Association will hold a business meeting at the W. A. on Golden Hill Street tonight at 8 p.m. Election of officers will be held. All interested women in the city are invited to attend.

Women’s Swimming Association Golden Hill Street

Yale Bulldog Drops Boston College Game

Boston, Dec. 2 Regret and indignation rose among Boston College fans as Yale announced it would not include a return game with the Eagles in its football schedule. Yale cited a consistently developed schedule and inadvisability of a game with Boston College.

Iyale Bulldog Boston College Boston Yale New Haven

New Boxing Bill Aims For Fifteen Round Bouts

Hartford boxing followers expect a single bill to be submitted to the General Assembly proposing fifteen round decision bouts. The measure would grant state boxing commission approval and create a body to regulate the sport within Connecticut with no state cost. Commission members will meet in Waterbury Saturday to finalize details and outline the bill’s provisions.

Legilators General Assembly Hartford State Boxing Commission Connecticut Waterbury

Princeton Hockey Team In Demand

Princeton's hockey squad attracts fifty candidates reporting to Captain Max Well. The roster includes many veterans as the team gathers in Princeton, New Jersey, for practice at the Philadelphia Ice Palace.

Princeton N. J Max Well Philadelphia Ice Palace

Penn Boxing Season Plans Unveiled By Penn Officials

Penn students prepare a busy boxing season with Intercollegiate matches and numerous interclass and individual contests. Robert Ward states a large squad from Penn answered the call for candidates and much promising material has been weeded out for winter competition.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Robert Ward Ward Penn Maches

Sharkey and Lynch Set For Bantamweight Elimination Bout

New York December 2 Jack Sharkey and Joe Lynch boxers meet in a 15 round elimination bout to decide who challenges Pete Heyman for the bantamweight title. Both weighed in at the 113 pound limit as required by state boxing law today.

New York Jack Sharkey Joe Lynch Pete Heyman Sharkey Lynch

Bridgeport Leads CT in Navy Enlistments This Week

Bridgeport leads Connecticut cities in Navy enlistments this week. Ten men enlisted for the Medical Corps School at Newport on November 20 at the Navy recruiting office 62 Cannon Street. Names include S Suehary Ash Creek M Stofan Orland Street Steve Beto Burrord Thomas E McDonald Dekalb Avenue J T Mullins Forest Avenue McDonald B Avenue M Sikora Hubble Street John Lukacs Fairfield Francis Margerison Ash Street Fairfield J Mozavero Woodward Avenue South Norwalk. Thomas E McDonald and C McDonald are Bridgeport boys.

Bridgeport Connecticut U. S. Navy Medical Corps School Newport Navy Recruiting Office Cannon Street S. Suehary Ash Creek M. Stofan Jand Street Steve Beto Burr Rord Thomas E. McDonald Dekalb Avenue J.T. Mullins Forest Avenue McDonald M. Sikora Hubble Street John Lukacs R. D Fairfield Francis Margerison Ash Street J Mozavero Woodward Avenue Norwalk C. McDonald Brotty Land

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