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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
3
A clipped humor column parades puns and wry lines about taxes, traffic, and everyday life. It jokes about a gas meter charge to clubs, one man cars, army versus civilian doctors, and a proposed football rule change. The tone is playful, with references to local names and places amid satirical quips.
Irish Patsy Cline, once a top lightweight challenger, is described as returning after a paralysis of the optic nerve left him seeing double and struggling in bouts. The piece covers his career decline, a surgeon's diagnosis of double vision, and his efforts to resume fighting amid doubts and health concerns.
The Crasho Midgets defeated the Williams Cubs 3 to 0 to clinch the 1920 state title. Champ Lombard kicked a 35 yard field goal for the decisive score as the team posted 13 wins and 3 ties while suffering no losses. The season’s statistics recap lists multiple games with dominant scores and a total of 16 games played.
New Bedford defeated Bridgeport 7 to 6 in a close game as Mulligan and Duggan led the scoring. Bridgeport’s Williams and Cameron provided late resistance while Harrold and Pence starred for New Bedford. Lowell topped Worcester 6 3 in the separate Lowell game.
New York boxing fans pack Madison Square Garden as Pete Hermann defends against Joe Lynch in a 15 round bantamweight title fight. Hermann weighed near 120 pounds, with Lynch also around 120. Promoter Tex Rickard awards a diamond belt to the winner. the bout marks New York's first bantam title fight in 21 years.
Stamford strengthened its hold on first in the Connecticut Basketball league by defeating Norwalk 29 to 21. Norman Reich and George Smith starred as Stamford controlled the game throughout. The teams meet again Thursday in Norwalk with Stamford set for the rematch.
The Black Rock Country Club trucked the Gergral Elestrica 51 to 27 to notch their fifth consecutive win. Coached by Eric Ericson the former Worcester Tech star, the lineup features Bert Whitten Godfrey Weldlich and others from high school and college ranks. The club boasts speed and is eyeing a showdown with the Lake crew to crown amateur league supremacy.
Ed McCarney plans to keep Newark heavyweight Weinert busy after two victories under his management. Frank Morsa refuses to meet Burt Kenny in England despite promoter Welch guaranteeing a big purse. Brooklyn fighters Phil Bloom and Eddie Gorman are set for a 15 round matinee bout on Christmas Day. Dutch Brandt earns 600 for a Worcester win. a return bout with Pepper Martin is discussed with a 1000 guarantee. Prohibition hurts fighters in ague communities as shaking for drinks remains a rare sport.
Ed Strangler Lewis, world heavyweight wrestling champion, arrived from New York after defeating Joe Stecher to claim the title. He received a silver cup and delivered an acceptance speech, noting he valued local esteem more than the championship.
Baltimore club owner Jack Dunn of the International League says he will protest to baseball commissioner Judge Landis. He claims major league owners are pressuring his star players to complain and that fake stories about trading pitcher Bentley and other top performers to big league clubs have circulated recently.
Joe Stecher of Dodge Neb former heavyweight wrestling champion is staying at a hotel in Omaha suffering from neuritis of the neck and left arm He will remain until his condition improves before returning home for several weeks rest with treatment and quiet.
Toledo officials announce the Hikes National Bowling tournament for 1921 will be held in Toledo starting February 12. One hundred teams from across the country are expected to compete in the event hosted by the American Bowling Congress.
New York December 22 Harvard Princeton Penn Yale and Hamilton are listed on Fordham College hockey schedule. Harvard game will be played in Boston while remaining contests occur at Fordham venues.
The Bridgeport high football team plans a season ending banquet in the school cafeteria with all letter men invited. Captains and seniors, including Saur Galbiatti Berkwit Whit ing and Lyons, will receive sweaters and honors while Santa Claus attendance is hoped for.
Joe Birmingham, former Pittsfield Eastern League manager, signed to manage Albany next season, succeeding Bill McCorry. Albany announced the hire yesterday. He led Plaifield to a pennant first year, but faced fan criticism last season as the Berg crowd rode him.
In New York Hilly DeFoe and Freddie Jacks drew in ten ends while Johnny Drummie decisioned Spider Roche of San Francisco in ten rounds. In Boston Harry Greb won a referee's decision over Captain Bob Roper in ten rounds. In Rochester Al Wise of Syracuse defeated Johnny Summers of New York in fifteen rounds.
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