Bogash Aims at Britton Title After Dinner Backing
Ish Bogash told sporting writers in Hartford that he will pursue the world title, aiming to beat Cross Summers and others to win the crown from Britton. Joe Mark praised Bogash and predicted Bridgeport as the future home of the next Western champion. A honoring dinner at stake restaurant on Elm Street honored his progress with a silver cup presented by friends and a toast led by Lester Who.
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Marty Cross York
Ish
Friends Stake
Elm Street
New York
Britton
Joe Mark
Bogash
Bridgeport
Jack Britton
Rich_igs
Baron
Hartford
Hartford Boxing Commissio
Liberty A. C. Hartford
Willie Minn
Lester
Jennings
P. E.binson
Lou Deweys
Archie Heller
Arnold Jordan
Benjamin Fischer
George LaTour
Herbert Frith
Thomas Alberto
Doval Fountin
Ar- Shibala Cameron
James Snyder
John H. Bell
Tommy Shea
Ride
Peter Bogash
Sammy Smith
Joseph Fox
Fred H. Levy
Owen Ris
George Jones
William Me
Nat Margolis
Joe Hall
Jamas Murphy
R. J. Stem
T. F
Joseph
Taouis Bogash
Joseph Vetrano
Lester Elias
Sera
Philip Capwell
Havana Race Meet Opens November at Oriental Park
Havana racing begins November 25 at Oriental Park with a Thanksgiving Handicap pacing a $55000 purse program. Frank Bruen says extensive summer work upgrades the grandstand paddock and track. The opening day features a $15000 Grand Prix Cuba and Cuban Derby, with daily races offering purses from $800 to $1500 and no race under $700.
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Bny
Frank Bruen
Cuba
Union Club
New York
Rotary Club
Carribean
Probable Big Title Bout Dempsey Carpentier Scheduled
Havana Cuba February 1921 expected bout between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier with promoters Rickard Cochran and Brady set purses 0 000 and 109 000 respectively 20 rounds or finish fortits 100 000 to promoters boxers 50000 each. Also Lakeviews vs Lenox clash set for Sunday at Madison Avenue Field with Fred Warner refereeing.
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Havana
Cuba
Jack Dempsey
Corges Carpentier
Europe
Dempsey
Carpentier
Tex Rickard
Charles B. Cochran
W. A. Brady
Lakeviews
LENOX
Madiin Avenue
Fred Warner
Havana Switch Proves Surprise
New York reports a sudden switch to Havana for the heavyweight title fight signing between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier. Promoters Rickard Cochran and Brady weigh a Havana deal under pressure from a Cuban syndicate and possible New York State Boxing Commission influence. Kearns backs signing after contract revisions, with formal Articles to be signed soon.
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Jack Velock
New York
Havana
Lenis
Rickard
Cochran
Brady
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Lil’ Ole
Jack Kearns
Kearns
Messrs
Richard, Brady
New York State Boxing Commission
Carpenter
Descamps
Dempsey
Georgia Tech Denies Ringer Allegations
Atlanta Oct 28 Director Crenshaw of Georgia Tech denied that three players from the Georgia Tech football team who faced Pittsburg last Saturday had played football more than four years. He stated all players were eligible, noting Flowers two years at Davidson and second year at Tech, Fincher a fourth year, and Staten a seventeen year old freshman.
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Crenshaw
Georgia Tech
University of Pittsburg
Miller
Pittsburg
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Ralph Flowers
Davidson College
Fincher
Staten
Riddle Seeks Purse After Windsor Race win
Samuel D. Riddle wonders when the purse of 75000 dollars from the Kenilworth Park race at Windsor Ontario on October 12 will be paid. He expects checks soon after race meetings conclude but cites delay from A M Orpen. The Canadian Racing Association backs the payment as guarantee.
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Samuel D. Riddle
Man O' War
Sir Barton
Kenilworth Park
Windsor
Ontario
A. M. Orpen
Stiddle
Canadian Raging Association
Twin brothers coach rival teams in Wesleyan Rochester game
In Middletown on the coming Saturday Wesleyan faces the University of Rochester with an unusual twist as the head coaches are twin brothers. Dr. Edgar Fauver coaches Wesleyan while Dr. Edwin Fauver leads Rochester. Both are Oberlin alumni and former football ends.
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Middletown
Oét
Wesleyan
University of Rochester
Edgar Fauver
Edwin Fauver
Oberlin
Tad's Tid Bits Boxing Notes From A Letter Page
East boxing fans question Carpentier plans amid Paris hype and shifting opponents. Deschamps claims Dempsey should be easy, Levinsky bout criticized, and New York commission wary. Canada notes offer quips on a 106 hour pianist record, a joke about Venus, and a phonograph fund.
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Carpentier
Ballyhoo
Paris
Dempsey
Wil
Deschamps
Apasy
Mr. Cochran
Jack
Deinstead
Levinsky
New York Boxing Commission
Pysque
Georges the Wonderful
Corbett
Sullivan
Canada
CAL
Venus
Redy
Barnum
Tad
Carperstere
Oleg Anderson
Arthur Belkky
al Roberts
Cat
Tom McMahon
Boer Rodel
Wild Burt Kenny
Jim Flynn
Peter Maher
Minor Leagues Oppose Lasker Plan in Baseball Reform
New York Oct 28 minor leagues refuse to join the proposed Lasker plan without radical changes. They argue the scheme gives the majors control over governance and drafts while minors invest heavily and run many teams, with little voice. Officials say eight league presidents oppose and note the minors will seek to preserve self government.
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Lasker
Board of Control
Chicago
David L. Fultz
New International League
Eighs
Kansas City
Boxing on new basis in Massachusetts era of licensed bouts
Boston reports Massachusetts adopts a state boxing commission ending club club rules. Pro bouts run ten rounds of three minutes under licensed clubs with bonds of 5000. Referee and two judges decide. no draws. licenses required for all participants. physicians certify fitness. women gain equal access. gambling banned. seconds barred from objectionable tactics.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Yale Brown Football Game Time Moved Up
Yale University Athletic Association announces the Yale Brown football game will start at 2 o clock standard time instead of the 2 30 schedule. The shift affects fans and seating for the Saturday matchup.
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Yale University Athletic Association
Yale
Brown
Browne Fights White Plague Former Giant Star Stricken
George E Browne once a speedy Giants outfielder and Hartford center fielder has been struck by the white plague and needs funds to combat the illness. Coincidentally former Giants teammate Christy Matthewson is also battling the disease.
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George E. Browne
John McGraw
New York Giants
New Britain
Hardware City
Hartford
The
Giants
Christy Matthewson
Tad Jones Escapes Yale Team In Notable Run
Yale coach Tad Jones made a standout solo dash yesterday afternoon. He intercepted a forward pass and sprinted past the entire first team into open field before stopping, showcasing his reputed speed and eluding the Yale defense.
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Tad Jones
YALE
Jones
Stratford Quits Field In Tight Bridgeport Victory
Bridgeport Trade School football team defeated Stratford high six to yesterday at Seaside Park. A dispute between Bridgeport center and Stratford fullback led to Stratford leaving the field and the game awarded to Bridgeport. Large crowd attended the afternoon affair. Mohican Jrs prepare to face Lincolns at Seaside Park Sunday.
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Bridgeport
Stratford High
Seaside Park
Stratford
All-Bridgeports Prepare for Bristol Showdown Next Sunday
The All Bridgeports will practice at the usual place at 7 30 tonight in preparation for the big game with the West Ends of Bristol in Bristol next Sunday. Manager Ralph Gange desires every member of the squad to be present. Ten cents on the trolleys after the first. More business for the shoe sellers and the jitney trade.
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Bristol
Ralph Cangane
Quilty’s This Week Dance Events and Masquerade Night
Listings show Thursday night dancing at Quilty's This Week with Friday featuring an Advanced Dancing Class. Saturday night presents the Annual masquerade with live entertainment by Now McEnely and an orchestra on November 1.
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MicEnely
Love Letters headlining three day engagement at Poll's
Charles Kings musical fantasy Love Letters opens a three day run at Poll's vaudeville bill headlined by Skeet Gallagher a unique comedian. Bridgeport features include Viola May dancing comedian with Franker Wood and Bunce Wyde and Company presenting Four Bits a historical pageant. Milestones by Arnold Bennett and Pathe News rounds out a star packed week.
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Charles King
Poll
Skeet Gallagher
Bridgeport
Viola May
Franker Wood
Bunce Wyde
Gertrude Robinson
Harvey Clark
Mary Alden
May Foster
Pathe News
Pathe Review
The Cave Girl at Lyric Promises Unusual Stage Treat
The Cave Girl, a unique stage production, plays at the Lyric next week with two performances daily. The story features a beauty living in a cave in the woods, far from civilization, offering an out of the ordinary experience. Iceland to host a world’s fair next June in Reykjavik with agricultural exhibits.
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Lyric
Iceland
Reykjavik
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