Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Times in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

15

Careful Fall Gives Way as Turf Idol Defeated

Walter J. Salmon’s turf idol Careful Fall dropped from her throne at Jamaica in the $5,000 Rosedale Stakes for two year old fillies at five furlongs. Prudery, owned by Harry Payne Whitney, won easily with Intrigante second and Costly Colours third, while Careful finished fourth in the short field of ten thousand spectators.

Walter J. Salmon Jamaica Harry Payne Whitney Belmont Park J. K. le Roas Intrigante Greentree Stable Careful

Dempsey Charges Dismissed in Draft Conspiracy Case

San Francisco June 17 An indictment accusing world heavyweight champion William Harrison Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns of conspiring to evade the Selective Draft Act was dismissed in federal court. The judge cited identical evidence to a related acquittal and noted no further action without AG approval.

San Francisco William Harrison Jack) Dempsey Jack Kearns Charles W.thomas United States United States Attorney General Chary

Carpentier Challenges Dempsey For Post October Fight

Georges Carpentier European heavyweight champion issues a challenge to world champion Jack Dempsey to meet after October 10 at any time or place. Dempsey manager Jack Kearns accepts the Wichita challenge and plans to travel east with Dempsey within a week to arrange a bout after October 10.

Wichita Kan Georges Carpentier Europe Jack Dempsey Dempsey Carpentier France America San Francisco Jack Kearns Kearns Billy Miske Bill Brennan East

Slip Between Cup and Lip in the Cup Tie Debate

A witty column reflects on Sir Thomas Lipton and the America s Cup rivalry with John Bull. It jokes about slips and ships, Paradox and perseverance, and hints at betting on a possible new venue as the Fourth of July approaches.

ED. Hughes Wheeler Syndicate, Inc John Buil Jom Sam John Sam Lloyd John Bull Thomas Ireland Tom U. S Sim America Sir Thomas Lipton Pete Weteke Sir Thomas England

Williams Down In London Tennis

United States champion Williams of Boston, 24, was defeated in the fourth round of the London lawn tennis championship by English expert M J G Ritchie 2 6 6 3 6 2. Yale student C B Godland and another American Davis Cup member also exited in the same round. Williams, not at his best, disappointed many by failing to win easily.

Tendon R. Norris Williams Boston United States London M. J. G. Ritchie Williams Godland Pittsburgh Yale Major Dudley

LAW REQUIRES CHAMPS TO DEFEND TITLES IN SIX MONTHS

The Walker law in New York legalizes twenty round bouts and compels champions to defend their titles at least every six months. Opponents will be named by the law, preventing champions from choosing easy fights. Critics deride the rule as outrageous and risky for boxing stars.

New York

Babe Kelly Signs with Giants From Dean Academy

Boston reports Babe Kelly, Dean Academy second baseman, signed by the New York Giants. He will report to John McGraw in a few days as several other major league players are noted in the announcement.

Boston Babe Kelly Dean Academy Giants Kelly John McGraw

Baldwin Named Athletic Director at University of Maine

Orono Maine James Baldwin of South Dennis Massachusetts was appointed athletic director at the University of Maine He will succeed George Leyder who has taken a similar post at Washington University in St Louis Baldwin a former Dartmouth man coached the football team last fall

Orono Maine James Baldwin South Dennis Mass University of Maine George Leyder Washington University St. Louis Baldwin Dartmouth

Baseball Scandal in Magee Case Heats Up

Lee Magee sues the Chicago Cubs for 9500 dollars claiming unpaid salary and possible bonuses from 1920. Prominent major league stars are named in a sharp, public dispute that taints professional baseball.

Magee Lee Magee Chicago Cubs

Meredith to Run in Championships

Olympic 800m champion James B. Ted Meredith will make his comeback at the Metropolitan AAU senior track and field championships at Pershing Field Jersey City this Saturday. He is entered in the quarter mile against a field of district stars and will run for Mercury Foot of the New York A.C.

James B Ted) Meredith University of Pensylvania Pershing Field Jersey City Ted Meredith Mercury New York A.C

Walsh Patches Up Differences in Ridgeport Rematch

Manager Ed Walsh and Hank Brackett settled their differences in yesterday's Ridgeport matinee at Newfield Park. Bridgeport beat Albany 7 to 4 behind a strong pitching showing by House, who faltered slightly in the seventh to allow four runs. Grimes slugged two doubles and drew two walks as the visitors held the lead.

Ed Walsh Hank Brackett Newfield Park Bridgeport Albany House Grimes Ridgeport

College crews end grind for regatta on Cayuga Lake

Ithaca June 17 crews from Cornell Columbia Syracuse and Pennsylvania prepared for the Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta on a two mile Cayuga Lake course. Weather hindered practice with drizzle and mist. Old Jim Ten Eyck faced keeping Rammi fit as he returns to the varsity boat amid conditioning concerns.

Ithaca Cayuga Lake Intercollegiate Rowing Association Pennsylvania Cornell Columbia Syracuse Jim Ten Eyck Rammi

Bars Public From Entering Paddock in Jamaica

A new rule excludes the public from the paddock at Jamaica. Only owners and trainers with horses in the race may enter the rail to prevent accidents after an incident involving Pastoral Swain. Patrons may view from the outer rail for a safe close-up. Time of game 1:50. Wild pitches Horn Um Pires Bransfield and Dewey.

Jamaica House Horn Bransfield Dewey

Miss Bishop Reaches Semi Final in Metropolitan Golf

The Woman's Metropolitan Golf Association stage at Greenwich Country Club featured Elizabeth Hardin of Essex against Georgian M. Bishop of Brooklawn in a key semifinal, with Hardin needing her best drive to stop Bishop after Bishop defeated J. D. Chapman 2 to 1 in a spirited Greenwich match.

Metropolitan Golf Association Greenwich Country Club Elizabeth Hardin Essex County Georgianad M. Bishop Brooklawn Club C. M. Knight Garden City Quentin Fellner South Shore Hardin Bishop J. D. Chapman Greenwich Chapman

Stadium for University to seat 10000 at McCook Field

Lawrence Kansas plans a concrete stadium on the McCook Field site costing 500000 dollars. It will seat 10000 and be ready for the 1921 football season.

Lawrence Kans Kansas University McCook Field

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gareful Prudery Ambrose PSEY G- Hee Boy NEW York Giants Parics Outfitters For Bridgeport, Conn Walsh Brackett Po Brackett Coors Orr Martin Ray Grimes Smug Roy Grimes Lai Herring McCorry Donahue Cameron Baker Leary Brausen Carr Sweatt Alabay Her Cameron Orr Skiff Miss Bishop
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication