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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1920

Page

11

Penn Defeats Chicago Five in Intersections Series

Penn defeats the University of Chicago 29 to 18 in Weightman Hall to even the Inter sectional series for the American collegiate basketball championship. The Red and Blue trailed 10 to 4 at halftime but outscored Chicago 19 to 8 in the final period to secure the win.

PENN Chicago Philaediphia University of Chicago Weightman Hall Windy City Jungletown Page Quakers

Pittsfield Signs Adams as Speedy First Baseman

Pittsfield of the Eastern League signed Warren Adams a first baseman previously with Hartford. Known for speed if he improves hitting he could reach the majors. Adams was owned by Brooklyn and farmed to Hartford. Hartford also signed Mal Barry to fill first base, leaving Adams surplus for Pittsfield under manager Joe Birmingham.

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Griffin Debut Stumbles in Weymouth Ring Clash 1887

Griffin made a rough start to his career losing in the fourth round to George Badger at Weymouth Massachusetts in 1887. The bout marked his debut and he later fought well and rose through early featherweight challenges before retiring after a 1834 loss to George Dixon.

Johnny Griffin George Badger Weymouth Masa Griffin Bainties Lad Jack Curley Brockton Badger Tommy Danforth Frank Murphy Ike Weir Indiana San Francisco Tommy Warren Billy Murphy George Dixon

Brooklyn Manager Seeks Seasoned Outfielder For Dodgers

Brooklyn manager Uncle Robbie says one seasoned outfielder is needed to round out the club for a tough season. He mentions Clarence Mitchell as a fallback and rejects trading regular pitchers Pfeffer and others. Owner Holiday Ebbets discusses camp plans and possible spring timing for Dodgers relocation.

Jacksonville Dodgers Robbie Neil Clarenee Mitchell Sun Pfeffer Holiday Ebbets Mari Dodger St Augustine Cubs

Yale Georgetown game set as feature on Southern journey

Yale announces a southern tour squad under Coach Lauder with Aldrich Hush Calhoun Campbell Chittenden Carr Crins Yamond Doad Flaherty Fredericks Garard Gordon Hayes Holmes Kelly Lamer Light Murphy Parsons Peters Captain SeMleck Thomas. They depart March 21 for Washington Ue facing Georgetown and Catholic April 1 then Wesleyan April 10 at home. Additional games with Johns Hopkins April 30 and Penn State May 18 complete a demanding Yale schedule.

Billy Bander Aldrich Hush Calhoun Campbell Chittenden Carr Crins Yamond Doad Flaherty Fredericks Garard Gordon Hayes Holmes Kelly Lamer Light Murphy Parsons Peters Sawyer SeMleck Thomas Lauder Washington Ue Georgetown Catholic Universities Wesleyan Johns Hopkins Penn State Bay Yale Loca University

Benny Leonard backs city boxer Jimmy Burns to rise

The New York Globe portrays Jimmy Burns as a promising light bantam who can overcome the champion’s stigma with Benny Leonard’s endorsement. Leonard calls Burns a "great little fighter" with the makings of a champion, noting speed cleverness and potential with trainer Mannis Seamon guiding his career.

Jimmy Burns New York Globe Mannie Seeman Jimmy Tiss Benny Leonard Jim Corbett Jim Mittman Toborgan Benny Burns Mannis Seamon Jimmy

Benny Leonard's budding contender Jimmy delivers early ring prowess

Benny Leonard's trainee Jimmy, born in Washington Heights, 1900, rises in Bridgeport and Gotham. After a Jersey City debut win over Georges Woods, he earns praise from trainer Mannie Seamon as he racks up 29 bouts with 12 knockouts, defeating Burns Bradley Williams Diamond Sheehan and others while holding seasoned foes to decisions.

Lings Benny Elizabeth Secona" Burns Mike Russell Burns Washington Heights Delago Bridgeport Batting Levinsky Gotham Jersey City Georges Woods Jimmy Soldier Chick Mannie Jack Burns Fuck Bradley Young Williams Buck Diamond Frankie Sheehan Kid Glass Jimmy Allen George Williams Battling

Fraternity Teal Fraternity Keeps Sunshine in Hearts

A reflective note honors fraternal bonds, memory of youth, and lifelong friendship. The piece extols fraternity as a guiding faith of humanity and highlights enduring fellowship across generations.

Fraternity Teal Fraternity

Quality and Style at Low Direct Prices Guaranteed

The ad promises supreme quality and premier style at low prices with a money-back guarantee. It claims direct sales without middlemen cut costs and savings of $10 to $20 per item, asserting price advantages over competitors.

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