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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
4
A satirical review condemns censorious Blue Laws affecting cinema. It mocks vampires on film and stars like Mary Pickford and Fatty Arbuckle, predicting censorship would alter actresses, comic legends, and old film icons while judging the broader moral impact. The piece blends humor with scathing social commentary on propriety and art.
New York reports Jack Dempsey stopped Brennan in the twelfth round at Madison Square Garden to retain the heavyweight title. Brennan, who fought bravely, drew boos and was praised for his courage, while Dempsey showed flashes of old form but cautioned that future challenges, including Georges Carpentier, require sharper conditioning. Brennan announced plans for a rematch, and Jess Willard immediately challenged Dempsey for a March bout.
The undefeated King Pins defeated Maplewood Jrs 13 to 0 at Lenox Field to claim the city championship in the 40 50 pound class. The Pins finished with an unbroken winning season despite injuries and a fierce finish led by Sam Schine and Creash. They announce a non championship next game against St James on Lenox Field and plan photo sessions and practice.
Pittsburgh reports Dick Harley, ex major league player, will coach the University of Pittsburgh varsity team for next season. The 1921 schedule includes Yale Brown Holy Cross and Rhode Island. Captain is Gerald Brady of Yonkers New York and manager GW Brown of Erie. Also Cleveland reports Dallan of Tex tentatively chosen for spring training by the Indians.
In New York during the bis baseball meetings many notables gather including Gene McCann seeking Bridgeport, Bird Walsh without a club, Hugh Duffy heading to the Moston Red Sox, Joe Birmingham, Arthur Irwin new Hartford manager, and managers Huggins Donovan Marquard Robinson etc. McCann aims to build a winning Bridgeport club, while trades and sales are discussed for Hartford and other teams.
In a hard fought preliminary, the Federals beat Crashees 6 to 4 with DeLorme scoring last minute to seal it. Bridgeport edged Worcester 6 to 2 as Doherty Williams and the Worcester defense clashed. Cameron Harrold and Pence starred for the Crashees. The City League opens Thursday with Walnuts versus Crashees, and Lowell comes to the Casino as crowds expect stronger play and renewed rivalries.
Earl Caddock of Town defeated Jim Londos by decision in San Francisco as a 3 hour limit ceased a deciding fall. John Conway Toole signed a five year $10,000 annual contract as International League president, with salary rise to $15,000. Charles L Herzog was exonerated by Heydler regarding a Chicago pay-for-throw accusation. Spitball rule to be debated by Advisory Council led by Landis Heydler and Johnson. Syracuse franchise sale to Montreal syndicate failed over price. Heydler reelected president of the National. Maid won Marigny Handicap at New Orleans. Buford triumphs at Havana.
The West End All Stars challenge the Red Sox to a game at the city municipal gym. If the Sox manager comes to Belcin's corner at 6 o'clock Wednesday, Manager Reynolds will arrange details. A listed West End lineup includes Stennist Strauss Hamilton HM O'Neill Walker Wall J Waener Reynolds and Dean Ecko's King Pins and Blessed Sacraments.
Bridgeport High School principal James C. Moore says sweaters for players are a needless expense and clarifies the board of education had no formal suggestion. He notes prior criticism from players and states authority on the sweater idea was discussed but tabled, leaving the impression the board opposed merit tokens.
Lawrence Kansas December 16 Jess Willard former heavyweight champion commented on Jack Dempseys knockout of Bill Brennan saying Dempsey does not look tough and that he will face Dempsey March 17 in a comeback bid Willard claimed Brennan lasted 12 rounds but Dempsey showed strength and Willard remained confident and ready to challenge for the title
Peter P. Carney reports the New Haven Gun Club will host the Connecticut State Trap Shooting Tournament on June 16 17 18 and the Eastern Zone Handicap Trapshooting Tournament on July 20 21 22 23 at New Haven. Five traps now plus three more will handle 500 shooters daily. A three man county team race will award trophies to top five teams. The American Trapshooting Association will run a five man Zone Handicap team race. The high twenty Connecticut shooters will select the state team for Zone Handicaps. Major shoots may meet at the Grand American Handicap. J Mowell Hawkins of Winchester is chairman with plans for two of the Easts biggest shoots.
Bridgeport fans show strong interest as the Connecticut Basketball league opens with Blue Ribbons of Bridgeport facing Stamford in Lock City armory. The circuit, featuring state teams Norwalk Stamford and Ansonia, aims to rival Pennsylvania's league with a star lineup. Bam
In this Sporting and Life note from W A Phelon memories of the recent series highlight Clarence Mitchell of the Brooklyns for unassisted triple play and five outs in two at bats, plus Babe Ruth rejecting vaudeville pay and likely a film contract over wardrobe demands. Dempsey and Carpentier also draw attention.
A fragment from a sports piece likens a racing game to a brutal football clash with a wise bird observing odd style and fringe on pants. The narrative shifts to a chaotic field scene as players tackle, fall, and the referee calls second down four yards to go amid raucous cheers and warlike songs.
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