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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
rLiIAifS GF YOUTH DISCOVERED BY
 AGED GRID FAN

Princeton, N. J., Nov. 7-When if comes to discovering the elixir of Xo,,th- Ponce de Leon and gland oxDerts faded into the background compared to Ralph Giiroy, chleI hero of Princeton's victory over Harvard Saturday and thereDy hangs a tale ,1
 Just as~t the great game started, an old, very old, man with dlih- cIIIty climbed into his seat in the Princeton section of Palmer Sta- diurn. Undergraduates looked aC inc ancient and calculated that ne TutIst he an aIumnuS Of the IoS. Age had impaired his voice, so that he could contribute but little cheef- ing and no motion or the arms. And then in the fourth quarter, with the victory seemingly liar,
 wards, Ralph Gilroy dashSo 64 wards foT. his brilliant touch- down. When the smoke cleared away, those near to the represent tatiye of age were dumfounded to seq, him rushing down and up that section of the Stadium. Instead or whispers he was Shrfeking in WAY to do any cheer leader Jus- ice. His hat had disappeared in inc midst of frantic arm gyra- tiOns.
 Thus it was that GilrOy restored youth in a method new to science.
 In another ramp, according to well. authenticated report. one woman sDectatOr had an epileptic fit in the midst of the great eX- Citerrlent Strong nerves were needed for the Harvard game of 1921.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
Gloom HoUers
 Ouer ELI Camp

Moans are heard from the Yale football camp to- day.
 Fears are being express ed by some of the Eli fol- lowers that owing to in-~ juries that Ted Blair, ''Nemo" Into and Charley O'Hearn may not be able to start in next Saturdays gridiron battle against Princeton. None of the three is in condition to re- main more than one play ing half. it was asserted to- day, and the coaches may decide to use them, only when a scoring chance pre- sents itself.
 This weeks training schedule is: tomorrow, stiff scrimmage; Wednesday, actual football; Thursday and Friday, signal rehear- sals.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
w. Cain Topping
 Cupheag Bowlers

w. Cain is showing the way to his rivals in the Cupheag club tenpin .connpetition with an average of 101-SS, with T. Risberg next in line. The competition will be resumed Wednes- day night on Porter's alleys in Stratford The individual averages
 W. Cain, 1o1.S3; S. Risberg. 9S.3S; j. Wilson. 96.33; Geo. Moore, S9.2S; :; c EtIershanl1, Se.3S; F. Guiem. SS-S3; S7.O0: R. E. Bliss, S6.16; E. E. Dunning. S5.99; w. Breetz, S5.SS; A HaMett. S4.66; Geo. Spall. SS.33; Col. L. Hermanp s3.16: G. Morrow, SS.16: Roy Youngs. S2.SS; w. Ather- ton. S216; L. NJ. Palmer. S1.50; c. II. SiHman, S1.S3; 1T. L. Beers, S1.16 i; R. Atherton. SO.49; E. C. Spail, SO.32: T. Ryan. SO.33: c. Carten, 79.66: F. Hohngren, 79.66; J. Buff ford 1925; R. c. Sherwood, 1898: 7G.aa; w. Beach, 76.16; F. L. Curtis, T5S3: H: Gregg, 75.49; E. Pearson, T5.GS: E. B. Crocl1er, 7S.S2; V. & Morehouse. 72.S3; A. Ball. 7o:5o: W w Rogers. 1000; B. c. Warner, 69S&: H. B. Newburfn. 66.33; c. C. Thompson. $500: Geo. T. Jewell. 6216: H. c. Lowell, 62.o0; l.. Morfe- house $500; T. Palmer, 5S.66; c. K. BlakeSlee, 51.33.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
Year Old Football
 Injury Is Fatal

Elmira, N. Y, Nov. 7-As, the re- suit of injuries received in a, football game at Alfred University in Novefa- Der, 1920. Oliver Winford Ferry of Almond, N. Y. is dead at his home. His is the second death to have fol- lowed that game, which was between teams of Alfred and Allegheny Uni- versity, the latter an Episcopal cler- ical preparatory institution at Mead vile, Pa.
 What was considered at the time minor bruise in the region of the ches. cavity put Ferry cue of the game, but he felt no i'll effects until several days had elapsed. He then became i'll. and rapidly there devei- oped what specialists defined as g. form of tuberculosis. The young man continued to grow weak despite every effort of the doctors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
Stamford Athlete
 Wins Time Prize

As predicted the two cross-coun- Chamber of Commerce, Saturday, at Beardsley Park produced some excel 1ert sport. Winning the Al Ander- son medals in the High School run in 15 minutes and 35 seconds.
 Joe 10th, wearing the colors of the Bridgeport Trades School, was the winner of the main Smile handicap event in IT minutes and 53 1-2 sec-. onds. Joseph Pulaski, of the Y. M c. A, finished second, while Vincent Daley, of St. Mary's A. A., Stamford. was third. John Broderiek. of the latter organization, was the winned of the time prize, his time being 6 minutes ard 34 2-5 seconds The club prize was won by the Stamford organization.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
King Brady Field Goal Brings Victory 70 7he Locals
Maroons Win
 In Final 70
 Seconds Play

Bridgeport pro football fans have no cause for worry about the Bridgeport A. & A. eleven being able to cope with the best teams in the Nutmeg regions after the 9 to 7 victory of the locals over the Williams eleven yesterday at New Haven. Between five and six thousand spectators, including many Bridgeporters, watched the game at Weiss Park.
 King Brady Saves Day.
 Coach King Brady again proved the hero of the game for Kearney's Maroons. With the score to and 70 seconds to play in the final ses- from the 42-yardS stripe, making the count to for Bridgeport. The Bridgeport rooters who were hurled into a wave of frenzy by the brilliant exploit, crowded on the field and car ried the players to their dressing room in the whirl of enthusiasm. were naturally elated over the result. claiming that Bridgeport has the champion eleven of the state for 1921.
 wildly excited fans at Weiss Park. New Haven, yesterday afternoon. king" Brady, brilliant kicker and end-quarterback of the Bridgeport "Horatius at the Bridge.'' With TO seconds to play in the last session, the score to in Williams favor. the King booted a perfect goal from the 42 yard stripe, making the count g to for a Bridgeport victory.
 The game was one of the greatest waged on a Connecticut gridiron in years. Both teams battling fiercely from tho nnanin0 JI-bis 6ro of play. The locals outplayed the Elm City eleven three-fourtI1s of the con test, although in the second chapter the Kearney Klan were played off their feet entirely, the New Haveners making their first down four times in succession.
 Howie Baker Stars
 The Bridgeport aggregation as whole played a wonderfully good game, the forward wall m particular 'fHowie" Baker. the star right end grabbing four forward losses and carrying the leather for long gains each time, hds rip snorting tackles at the right fang prevented many pre- 1ery.
 Bridgeport garnered their touch down in the first quarter. Bakos and Baker negotiated a forward pass which netted IS yards. After two attempts Dutch F'orst succeeded - in plunsing the leather over the goal mark. Brady missed the goal. From then on both teams battIed ferocious- ly with neither team being able to score until three minutes to play in the final canto. When Kearns, sub stftute end of the Blue eleven, con sumated a. pass tossed by Hanson which lstted 23 yards. placing the oval on the one foot mark. Klap- broth, fullback, shot over the goal stripe. Han1on kicked the goal sue cessful1y The New Haven cohorts went wild at this point but were soon sick when minute later King Brady kicked the timely field goal that de- ci6fed the issue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
ShamrOck-Iran
 Contest ScOreless

Battling to a. scoreless draw the Shamrocks and Trans staged a fast football struggle at Seaside Park yes herday afternoon. Although out weighed by the Trans and ShammieS put up a great fight for victory and had the ball on Ele Trans five-yard line when the whistle blew for quits. The Shammies executed some terrific line plunging, while the tack1ing of Slattery and Beck and che end runs of Stowe, Cerreta and To.pitZer fea-
 ured. Walker played a great de- fensive game for the Trans.
 The Shamrocks have a permit for Diamond No. for next Sundays game and are das6irous of a booking. Manager P. Dooley requests all play CTS to report at the clubhouse Thurs day night for MeeklN pra ctice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
JACKIE RENTz STARS

The Sterling basketball team de- feated the speedy Acme Shear A. A. by a score of 34 to IS. The accurate shooting of Jackie Bentz Featured for she winners. The passing of Sterlings ba filed the Acme A. A. Gaffeney and Rogers starred for the losers. A large crowd witnessed the game. The SterlirSs challenge the Ekos. Devon or aaI6ther seni-pro basketball team in city or state. If games are good answer through The Times.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
Three Teams Tied In Brassco League

The Brassco Bowling League will resume action on Wednesday and Thursday nights on the Washington Park alleys On Wednesday night the schedule calls for Office vs. Tool Room and Press Room VS. Raw Ma terial, while on Thursday night the Buffings will roll the Industrials and the Forcmans will oppose the Pro- duters The high 3-str.ng men last week were as follows: Podufaly, S16; Rogers sos; Sauvelle, 303; Dewitt, 311: F'itchel, 306; Dell, 800.
 Team leaders for individual aver ages follow: Industrials, Berg. 92; Raw Materials. Dell, 96; Office, Ro- man. 90; Producers, Phil Loccovolle- Foremen. Ivers, 95; Tool Room, Mar 5in. 96; Bufffng, Podufaly, 9S; Press Room. Fitchel, 9S.
 SfaDdiuor of the Teams
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
Chicopee Eleven Here On Saturday

Undaunsed by their to 0~defeat at the hands of the N. Y. U. freshieS Saturday the Red and Black warriors are ready for an arduous week of preparation for 1he game next Satur- day with Chicopee High which will be staged at Newfield Park. Saur and Wardle who were injured in the final half of the Ohio Field game will, it is expected, be able to play against Chicopee. In addition to shis pair of players rDorllin and Cooney played brilliant ball.
 Although defeated, I am highly gratified over the showing of the team against the New York boys" declared Coach Fred A. Hunt this morning. The score was to 0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
FRESHIES DEFIANT

New Haven, Conn, Nov. T.-Yaie freshmen en masse challenge all other classes in the university inter- class track and field meei today. The freshmen won the meet last year and have. moro men entered this year than eny other class. Eleven events will be contested, the 100, e20. 40, and SSO yard runs, the one mile, two mile, high hurdles, low hurdles, high jump. bread Jump and pole vaulA The weight events have been dropped for the meet for the benefit of foot ball men who are unable to compete in thenl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
GRANT GOES SOUTH

Boston. Nov. 7.-George w. Grant, owner of tllet Bos on National League Baseball Club, left here today for Hot Springs, Ark. the first stop on his trip south in search of new train ing quarters for-uh Braves. Man ager Fred Mitchell has already an- nounced that the club would not re- turn to Galveston, Texas, where they trained last spring. Grant said he was inclined to favor training quar- .e~s in Florida or Louisiana
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
SPORT SNAPSHOTS

NEW YORK-Frank Fr;sch of the Giants, is another ball player to be- come a basketball manager. He is leading "FriSch's AM-Stars,' one of the fastest cage combinations in the metropolis.
 IARCHMOUNT-T J. MeCahiII. trapshooting competition of the Larchmont Yacht club, smashing 96 out of 100 clays.
 NEW YORK.-Joe Moore ,interna- indoor and outdoor ice skating cham pion. was the winner in the mile handicap feature at Iceland Rink. Goldberg in minutes and "39 sec- ondS.
 NEW HAVEN of Yale. leads in the scoring of points in col legtate football. with 76 points to his of Dartm outl1. who is second with
 NEW YORK.-At the Star Sport in~ club tonight the veteran, Leach Cross, will clash with Frankie Max well, in the star bout carded to go 15 rounds.
 NEW YORK; bout that is exciting interest is carded for Wednesday night at the Pioneer Sporting club. when Al Roberts will stack up mine; Five other heavyweight bouts are on the card,
 TR.AVTRs tsLAND.-A. E. Ran ney smashed 99 clays out of a possi- ble 100 in the N. Y. A. c. handicap shoot
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
THANKSGIVING GAME

Benrds1ey Park will be the scene of 0 football contest on the morning Woodiands and Driftweeda will be the contending e:evens. ta the lat ter lineup will be an array of local grid stars. explained by Ray Petit and managed by Harry O'BFien. The latter and Manager dearing of the Woodlands are confident of victory.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
NO. END CHAMPIONS

The Twin Oaks defeated the fast eVnice A. c. by a score of 8 to 12 at Reardsley Park. for the 30 to 40 pound championship of the North End. Long end runs by Carley and Bob featured for the Twin Oaks. Wijh about two minutes to play Car ley ran 55 yards for a, touchdown. Captain Randy starred for the losers also the left half hack
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
SOCCER RESULTS

St. Georges soccer eleven upset the predictions of the wise crackers yes- terday when they administered g. 3 to 1 defeat to the Bridgeport Cdtys in National Challenge Cup game at the eMadows;
 In an Amateur League contest the Bridgeport Rangers were defeated 2 to by the DaneTsE A. c,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
Tom Whalen Stars.
 In 60 Yards Run

The Sacred Heart Alumni football eleven defeated the fast Acorns by score of Ia to 0. A sixty yard run by Tom Whaien scored the first touchdown amid the cheers of the crowd, The second touchdown came in the third period when Watson of Sacred Heart caught a forward pass and ran 65 wards for a touchdown. 4 crowd of s,00O witnessed the game.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
TIGERS SCORE WIN

Fairfield football fans witnessed another great football game yester- day when the Fairfield Tigers STnoth- cred Jhe MOhicanS under a g to 0 score Schicll, Norris and Oliver Smith performed in brilliant style for the suburbanitss. Anather big game is on -he card for next Sunday when the Tigers meet the Jackson Stars. Coach Kearney desires the Tiger squad to repor- for practice on Tues day and Friday nights in preparation for the game
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
TENNIS LOSES STARS

New York, Nov. 7-Watson M. Washhurn, for several years one of the nation's ranking tennis players and a member of the last American Davis Cup team, will leave New York this week to take up duties assist ant to the under secretary to the treasury. He will advise the under secretary on legal and financial mat ters Washburn said he probably would not be able to take part in the big tournament next year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
CRASHO-ROSEBUD
 FOOTBALL TEAMS .
 BATTLE TO DRAW
Ry GEORGE E. FTRSTBROOK

he football eevens will have to superiority between the two rival scorees battle staged yesterday It probable that the teams will meet again Thanksgiving, either in the morning after the same gridlron
 2ooo fans the sypathes of the spectators being cd the sturdy of the greatest gridron battles staged between local teams , :, TT, n
 Windup final quarter thriller. The Rose brs had golden opportunity for victory with the ball close the line of the hardy of the North End stood like refused bend before the hrrrc onslaughts of the East olders.
 When whistle blew and hostiies ended the par sans with cheers the squads of Bridgeport athletes It was great game
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
EVEN-UP BATTLE

A crowd of 500 football fans wit messed a O-O game staged yesterday at Beardsley Park, between the Woodlands and Nutmegs. Frankie Haines. Hoyt and Solties starred for the Woodlands. while Baker and Muatphy played stellar ball for the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
BASKETBALL DEFT

The Myrtle A. c. basketball team has a speedy five this season and challenge any 40 to 15a pound basketball team in city er state, Red SoX. Y, NJ. H. A. Jra.. Sterlinss, Red Men Jrs. please take notice, Games to be played en opponents floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
SCORELESS BATTLE

The Slamrocks from the North End played a scoreless tie with the speedy Trans of the West End. The game was hotly contested. With five minutes to play. the ShamrocaSs on their own 30 yord line. carried the ball to the Trans e5 yard line when the Shamrock haifbaok attempted a drcp kick. but failed. The feature e of the game was the tackling of Chick" Clark and long end runs by Thompson,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
COLBERT BEATEN

Paris, Nov. I'M. Bprotra won the French covered court tennis cham pionsh1p by defeating Andre H. Gc- 6-a, 6-4, Tyhia was the first de- feat at indoor tennis that Colbert had met with during the past six years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
NEW H. s. TRAINER

Nick Nichols has been added to the training staff of the High School football and track squads. Nichols halls from Pa+erson, N. J., where ne trained the Paterson Giants and Rtfl- letes of other bodtes. Nichols is highly boosted by Coach Fred A. Hunt. who declares ''1le is the right man in the right place."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
GAME FOR S1,OO0

Before the largest crowd that ever witnessed a football game in Hart ford yesterday 10000. the AlI-Hart- a IA to score. After the game ar arrangements were made to play a game on Thanksgiving for $1.O00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
ST. JOE'S BEATEN

St. Joseph's football eleven put up a classy brand of football against the Norwalk Tigers in the latter place. but not quite good enough to win. the Norwalkers winning by 0 score Of IA to 6. Ray Campana starred for the locals when he scored the only touchdown for the locals on S0-yard run.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
BIa NATIONAL DEBT

Rome. Nov. T.-The Italian natfon- al aeht amounted to sa.7ia.o .ooo,ooo lire in October. 1s1e. sa.0oo. .0o0seo0 in October. teso. and i0s. .721.oeoseoo fire in June. 1921. The increase Is almost entirely accounted for by treasury bonds which amount to close on s5,boo,0oo. 900 lire. (Normally a lira is equivalent to about ts cents; cents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
FOOTBALL RECORD

Princeton, Novn 7.-The eleven football players who made an unL usual record Saturday in the game win Harvard by remaining in the lineup without substitution were all reported in good condition today, considering their hard but victorious battle. Trainer Fitzpatrick said he expected to have every man in per feet condition for the Yale game next
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
City Division Is
 Setting Hot Pace

C1TY.-
 The battle for duckpir honors in the Post Office league is continuing at a hot pace with the City Division pin ners holding the lead. The individual leaders are Murphy. high weekly sing Ie, 1S0; Bibbins. high individual sing le and total, 1855 and S41. The Mafl- ing Division hold the high team single mark. 576, and the Finance Division, high team total, 1S49.
 Sfandfur tho The Te0ruS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
KING PINS THERE

Another football victory was tab- bed up by the fast King Pins of the East Side yesterday, when they de feated the Milford Orio9es by an 1s to score. The Pins 'outp1ayed their rivals in every department. Brew ster and Creagh succeeded in pierc- ing the Milford lines for gains of 40 and 50 yards reSDectiyfiiy
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
BALL IS ROLLING

Neal Ball has taken his place in the lineup of the MeigS Rcunders in the Merca nt4le Bowling League.
 Games scheduled this week follow:
 Monday-Howlands Vs. s. N. B. T.
 Tuesday-Cudahy vs. Howlands; Cudahy ys. Public Markets; Meigs Founders Ys & N E. T.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
LEONARD MATCHED

>Iohiladelphia, Nov. 7-Lightwedght Champion Benny Leonard of New York, has been matched to meet Sailor Friedman of Chicago in an eight-round bout at the Ice Palace h NnN- 9o
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
EAGLES ON TOP

The Eagles defeated the speedy Venice Jrs. by a score of 30 to 0. The Venice JrS- were swept off their feet by end plays. The playing of Eddie and Jack Dobie featured for the win ners, while Cappo and Banvilie for the losers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
ALL TICKETS SOLD

New Haven. Nov. T,-Every ticket for the Yale-Princeton game has been sold, H. F. Woodcock, general manager of Yale's ticket department, announced today: He expects 7S,o00 to witness tile game.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
IufliyiduaI AYerspee.

Bibbins, lo0.1e: Nolan. 97.5: Mu-- phy, e5,1e; Boiinder. 9s.12; Kearrsa 91.11: Haniey, ei.e: C'shea, 91.4; Raymond. s1.2; Walsh, 9O.2; Geaneys aG,1: Callahan, Ss.14; Stenson, 89.8; Cangdon, sa.s; Sakowitz. SS: Mo- hon. se.a; Anderson. Se.5; Ford. s6.6s Laugh1ia, s7.7; Donnelly. s6.a: McMa- Foley, s6; Adam oflafS. S5,fA: Perrett, sB,1a, Hell, sa.2. Glenn, 84.17: Kelly. sS.s: Assier so.te: Hearn, sos; Pom- eroy S0A, Shea, 79,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
PaddOcks VictOrs Over Black Rocks

The Black Rocks ran up against a snag when they tackled the Paddock A. C eleven at Ft. Trumbull yeSter- day. the Milford team winning by the score of 26 to O.. Four touchdowns were made by the winners, the plays being executed twice by Beneffcto' twice O'Hara and Weidenhammer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
ST. JosEPHs BENEFIT DANCE.

Tho dance to be given for the bene- fit of Teddy Nelson, football player, by the St Joesa football team on Thursday night, will be held in Co., Ionial Hall. not at the St. Joseph's clubhouse as previously announced
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
STARS TWINKLE

Davis, center of the Jackson Stars, starred in the football victory for his team over tho Blessed Sacraments by a 20 to score. Runs by Kushmor- ris were also a brilliant feature of the contest,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
CUBS WINNERS

Crasho Cubs defeated the Hancock Babies iby a score of S5 to at Sea- side Park. The Crasho Cubs outplay- ed the Hancocka at all angles.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07
BUFF VS. SHARKEY

New York. Nov Johnny Buff, bantamweight champion, will defend his title against Jack Sharkev at Madison Square Garden next Thurs day night. It was announced today the bout is scheduled for 5 rounds.
 Chica go. Nov. Pal Moore, local ba bantamweight. is more than ever de- ternlined today 70 obtain a match with Johnny Buff for the bantam weight championship because of his victory over Earl Puryear Friday night. Moore had the better of Pur- year in every one of the ten rounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-07

the N Y. Giants, and football critic of a New York evening paper should be worth a neat roll of simOleonS weekly in these hard times.
 The old battle of the ballots
 will be resumed tomorrow and
 then we'll prepare for Thanks
 giving.
 Yale will enter the Princeton game next Saturday with a clean slate for the first time in many years. Whether she will rule favordte because of that fact remains to be seen.
 There were joy jags galore in
 old Princeton town Saturday night over the Tigers first foot
 ball win over the Crimson since 1911. the enthusiasm furnishing kick" equal to any liberated by
 any Georgia mule or by "O1d Man Schnaps'' before the latter was banished by Volstead. the parades and marches in the grand hullabaloo that followed the victory.
 N There are still some money-N mad boxing promoters left in the
 world if the $15O,OOO Winnipeg offer for a Dempsey fight is au-
 thentic.
 It was Blue Saturday, for the Crimson. In addition to losing the Battle of Princeton" Harvard's har- riers were beaten by Cornell, while Old Nassau's freshmen tied liar wards freshies in their gridiron con- test.