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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1922

Page

8

Americans Due 10 Report By Tuesday In Bridgeport Tryout

Uniforms have arrived for the Bridgeport Americana and New Haven team prepares two weeks of training. Gene McCann expects players to report by Tuesday at Newfold Park with drills starting Monday if enough arrive. Several players from New Haven head to Rocky Mount NC for two weeks of conditioning while local names including Wes Kingdon and Joe Rodriguez await arrival and assignment.

Valiey Gene McCann Bridgeport Americana Newfold Park McCann Eagle Street Ann Xewheld Park Gene Scafielder Yankees McCant Itars Bridgeport Wes Kingdon Rodriguez New York Park City Silvca Bis City Tim Kingdon Bill Yale Gene Manniny Hank Brackett Diex_ Loftus Bobby Iimmerich Duke Riell George Berry Tom Carrigan Qeorge Cycowski Raymond Borce Leslie Kibbes Augustave Michason Joseph Ambler Dominick Morenan Sid Ross Pilche James Wilson Kenry Bartels Elmer Lowman Jack Hever Gus Lacey Lewis Malone Arthur Shay Iofield Warren Adama Edwin Fayrs Walter Fied Everett Nutter George Twombly Richard Satters M. T. Ruges

Detroit recruit Herman Ruth weighs five hats and a bat

Detroit lists Floyd Caves Herman as a 62 foot tall recruit with a reported weight of 69 pounds. The piece disputes the famous Ruth weighing 56 ounces and notes Herman is left handed and uses one hand for most plays. Authorities say Detroit plans a fast minor league trial this year before spring workouts.

Detroit Floyd Caves Herman Floyd Caves Weishs Edmonton Western Canada Big Herman Hanny Pasadena Cali Groree Herman Ruth Herman la Blue Hirstase Saya Herman

Waismuller Sets Another World's Swimming Record

John Weinmuller of the Tinois Athletic Club Chicago set a new world indoor 100 yard swimming record at 53 seconds in a Columbia University pool. He sped from start to finish with a swift Terrif stroke, beating his former best by about one-fifth second and tying marks by Dale Kehanamu and Pau Kealena on straight courses in salt water.

New York John Weinmuller Tinois Athletic Club Chicago Weinmuller Columbia University Apecia Athletic Union Weismaler Dale Kehanamoku Pau Kealena Honolulu Harbor

Prank Woodward Emerges as Milan Prospects Pitcher

Prank Woodward of Milan combines is hailed as the best young pitching prospect in the Americans camp at Tampa. Reports say he commands a fine fastball, change of pace, and a sharp spitball. He pitched seven innings allowing two hits, one run, four strikeouts, and helped infield plays, drawing praise from managers and writers alike.

Frank Uexee Ward Theton Americans Tamps Grifith Johnson Mograge Erickson Zachary Woodward Braves Milan Senators Aly Ican Quean Eddie Goebel Tormer Alibe Tim Stpatore Frank Cardinals Phillies Washington Jim Shaw New Haven Katsy Worcester Joe Gleason Shreveport Mitchert Moran

Princeton Has Miracle Man In Basketball Coach Hillis Zahn

Princeton wins the intercollegiate basketball title beating Penn in a national playoff. Zahn, a 35 year old former guard and rower, transforms Princeton after coaching changes and guides the Tigers to victory over Penn in the decisive game before a large crowd.

Princeton Hillis Zahn Hite Zahn Jess Philadelphia Zahn Destmopta Joe Fogarty Penny Foemarty Uims Graysocks

Crashes Will Have Strong Baseball Team

Manager Jack Redmond of the magna A. Ch. issue challenges all non pro teams in health and state He notes his club has one of the fastest AOMs and tapes recorded in Park City The West Enders plan to open their season on April with Fairfield to follow Redmond and Bramer Schick and others listed as team members

Jack Redmond Magna A. Ch Redmond Park City West Ienders Fairfield Recmanad Dats D ‘ Schick Bramer

Everett Scott Royals Regoed In Practice Game

Everett Scott, famed shortstop for the Boston Americans, reportedly aced seventeen chances in a practice game in New Orleans. The feat would have tied a record held by Bobby Wallace if Scott had played seventeen more games that season.

Everett Scott Royals Everett Scotty New Orleans Scott Bobby Wallace Alorts Nais Danny Dohardees Washington Persures Adhia Boston Baseball Club Boston Boston Americans

Mohigan-Waysides Challenge Seeks City Clash

The Mohidan-Waysides basketball team argues for inclusion in the city championship race. They claim a stronger case than rivals and request a chance to prove themselves against Y.N.L.H. A. and others. They cite wins over Yad Forky and Dever Independents as support.

Mohiduie Waralée Lous Lear Kaceys Ivetors Wayalda-Montean Saehecs Yadforky Dever

Bill Tilden Picks Australia 10 Put Up Strong Fight For Tele

Bill Tilden world champion tennis player spoke at the Seventh Helgmen armory about Davis Cup prospects. He named Australia as the toughest rival for the world title, with Japan a contender behind, and predicted the United States team would defend the laurels. He praised rivals like Johnston Richards McLoughlin and Vincent Richards, noting their strengths and weaknesses. He acknowledged the strain of competition and his own readiness for the defense of the United States colors at age twenty nine.

Bill Tilden Australia TELE Heglmen Armory Tilden Anariea Japa R United States Jage Vear United State Bill Johnston Walace Johnsto Vincent Richards Dick Willem Watson Washburn Lini Pation Mauric McLoughlin Cessrom Vinnie Richwis Rieck Tla Moyle Itteholder Richards Ibis Nery Joineton Vins Aiden Tooks Tiiden Logka la Lthe Tom Prim Widen

Expelled Coach and Captain of Oklahoma Track Team

Norman Gila Morel Gre vor C Jacobsen, coach of the Oklahoma track team, has been discharged and Harold Murbauer, captain in 1940, expelled from the university. President Stratton Brooks announced. Jacobsen entered Hufbauer as a paper under the hand of Raymond Moore in a dual meet with Baylor at Waco Texas last Monday.

Norman Gila. Morel Grevor C. Jacobsen Wii Oklahoma Harold Murbauer Stratton BC Brooks Jacobsen Hufbauer Eaper Raremond Moore Baylor University Waco Texas

Duke to field strong team with veterans return

The article notes an organized effort at Twin abanconl with captaincy for Petrinn and recruitment of new material for the season. Duke aims for a strong squad after last season's club championship win, with most veterans back and Captain Petrinn attending the first practice tomorrow. Boston reports include Albert Fmoke as a Panadian distance champion entrant in an April meet, plus other entrants and wrestlers noted from Mohawk A and Midshipmen teams.

Cebrvite Abanconl Tony Atheruse Petrinn Boston Albert Fmoke Peterboro A. Amarth Lee Dever Mohawk A New York A. Monteverde Millingtown Tie Sona Yen

Cleveland man named manager of Danny Frush

Cleveland sportsman Bucfonnyl MacGinity, based in Harlem, has been arranging a May 5 featherweight bout for Johnny Dundee with possible contenders in New York. The effort aims to secure a match against Johnny Kilbane or another top featherweight. the plan includes a potential ten thousand dollar gate and a sequence of promotional moves featuring Ring names and boxing figures from Cleveland and the Midwest.

New York March Bucfonnyl MacGinity Kagan Cleveland Yan Inlen Damie Jack Wolfe Tontondare Just Middle West Sifarén Jownary Kibane Danny Kine Ding Kiibane Johnny Dundee Harlem the Garden Mano Johnny Dundee Seateh Wop Bayie Mlcarney Atly Dingney Tor Lee Regardley de Melrinlly Fin Desire Jack Witte McGinity Anatiar Evering Perfor Hus Pate Warman Kid Wilkens Cav Menara Das Starkey Ei. Yohnny Idu Pat Moore Jonnzy Kilbane

Babe Ruth to be Sold to Philadelphia Americans

New York April report states Babe Ruth will be sold by the Yankees to the Philadelphia Americans. The announcement, attributed to Lou Lirpa, secretary to Connie McInch, claims Ruth is no longer of use to the Yankees and is not well known in baseball circles.

New York George Herman Babe) Ruth Yankes Philadelphia Americans

Fairfield Firemen Triumph Over Night Hawks 34-4

The Fairfield Fire Department basketball team defeated the Brother Mont Hawks in a lengthy Thursday game at the Legion. F. Smits starred, with players from both sides contributing notable points as the Firemen posted a decisive 34 to 4 victory amid extended play.

Fairfield Firemen Night Hawks Fairfeld Mont Fawkes Legion Fill Fairfield F. Smits Fairfield Fire Curran Vf Seth Lucas Vwi Nhebt Hawks Curran Kinsella Panton Boland Simés Unauors Firls fastsAmerican

Anderson to Meet Hunter for Indoor Tennis Title

New York. Frank 7. Anderson and Fran T. Bunter of the city will meet tomorrow for the national indoor tennis championship. Both players won their way to the final round in the 1932 titular tournament. Anderson defeated Howard Voshel Hall 8-3, while Hunter won from Goarre Stator 6-1 6-3.

New York Frank Anderson Fran T. Bunter McE Howard Voshel Hall To. Hunter Goarre Stator

Red Sox Pitching May Put Them In First Division

Hot Springs Ark March 31 The Boston Red Sox pitching staff is under scrutiny as managers predict mixed results. The article notes a wealth of pitching options, doubts about fielding, and a strong outfield, with three solid infield candidates and a potential opening at shortstop. It suggests the club could challenge for top division if pitching and defense align, highlighting Burns Harris Collins and Leibold among key players and referencing past trades that haunt Boston.

Boston Red Sox Hot Springs Ark Monager Hust Jimmy Burke Boston Jones Bush Yankees Senzoneyle Ted Sox Nitcherg Jourigin Strone Sox Lea Stuffy Melanis Iow O Cleveland Duffy Go George Burns Joe Harrig Elmer Smith Burns Harris John Ike Bel Pratt Joan Frank G Rourdene Tugan Bradie Poster Dutty Nema Leibold Mike Menosky Harris Collins Leibold Smith Duffy Berke

Kaplan 10 Meet Hugh Hutchinson in Silver City

A boxing night at the Meriden Auditorium features Kaplan vs Hutchinson in a 12 round main bout. The card includes Marcel versus Quit and Shugrun versus Marino, with local fighters and rising prospects listed for a packed event in Portland Maine and surrounding venues.

Kaplan Hugh Hutchinson Silver City St Jan Huateninton Philidelphia Tours “Isles Teatherwelah Cite A. C Meriden Autditorium Intercat Hyo Rehingon Recentlvy Andy Chaney Dn Bartford Inter Sammy Waltz Kaplir Yea Marcel Woolyoke Will Gross Frankie Quit Reockton Far Clyhe Op Low Twiltie Shugrun Waterbury Tay Shure Tok Pujasell Maas Casipa Aprila Portland Maine Johnny Willen Williams Gere Delmont

Man o War Celebrates Fifth Birthday in Grand Style

Man o War, the famed American thoroughbred, marked his fifth birthday with a showcase victory. The champion defeated Sir Rare Ton by several lengths in a high profile prep, highlighted by a $375,000 purse race. Stables list Dalngerield stud and notable sires Fal and May among his lineage. future stud plans in Windsor Ontario noted.

Lexisston Maren Eniinent Rare Ton Windsor Ontario Dalngerield Fle Auwnat Narsecy Stud Ata

Viring to Practice at GQ or Deron Will

A garbled early text notes practice at 1 o clock with manager Baldwin expecting to advance. It mentions players Tapert Wright Tariey Tannernt Gos Metish and Geeter Sorsythe. The piece references a best 1 pounder claim and a patient recovery after an injury, with scattered phrases about clothing and time.

Deron Db. A. C Baldwin Pinyers Ark

Rector Y M H A and Park City Alumni Games Cancelled

The city championship game between Rector Y M H A and Park City Alumni at the Boys club court tonight has been called off. A Bes club ruling bans use of the court by teams not adhering to amateur rules, affecting the professional-standard Rector and Y M H A teams. The Park City Girls will not face Alumni Girls tonight, and the first game moves to Tuesday at Mr H A.

Boye’ Club Bes H. A Park City Girls Mae Penny Park City Wes Fever

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