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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1922

Page

12

Breslin Shows Up Well in Practice with Nine Yet to Report

A fragmentary sports update notes Martin Breslin, a Pennsylvanian coal miner, performing well in practice at New Haven amid reports he could join Gems McCann on Flannagan’s squad. The piece lists several players and positions, mentions Casey Stengel as manager, and previews upcoming games in Knoxville, Johnson City, and Portsmouth with a roster including Samide, Kopf, and Stenzel among others.

Martin Breslin Martin J. Brestin Pennaylnia Utp Gems McCann Flannagan Pbalt New Swyestin Breslin Tan ‘McCunn Jimmy Kelly Joe Rodrigenz Jimmyng Art.Hunt Mulway Flint Wetl Bernard Starr Rooke Gent Yankees Pans Bane Rogal Sepeen Loftusied Kingdon Kor Petch- Vers LeParé Lassure Howe Yale House Rodriguez McCann Giants Knoxville Tenn Johnson City Portsmouth Casey Stengil Berry Fenn Opt Dartsmouth Kopf New Britain Samide Waterbury Qulenwater Pitchara Shea McGloushlin McFarland Proctor Hale Black

Bucknell hires hopeful Bucknell nine eyes strong pitching staff

Bucknell College in Lewisburg Pa reports 29 candidates out for baseball positions under coach George Cockill. Eight hurlers report as veterans Baird Bellak and others lead the pitching draft with Roseenbader Farr Byham Wagner and Denton at bat. Receiving end includes Julian Matter Foster and freshman Canner chosen captain by Trinity basketball for 1922 23 seasons.

Lewisburg Bucknell George Cockill Baird Bellak Roseenbader Farr Bynham Wagner Denton Julian Warerly Matter

Ty Cobb Out For Several Weeks With Ankle Injury

Am ericus Ga April Ty Cobb will be unable to play for several weeks after an x ray showed no broken bones but badly torn ligaments in his ankle. The injury occurred during an exhibition game between Detroit and Rochester, and Cobb was aided off the field as doctors evaluate his condition.

Americus Ty Cobb Allin Cobb Detroit Rochester Philadelphia

Harvard Coaches Announce Makeup Of Varsity Crews

Harvard rowers prepare for the season with seventeen oarsmen and four coxswains in two boats. Crew A and Crew B were named with seating for the first two eights to be finalized after this week’s trials ahead of their opener against the University of Pennsylvania on April 28. Captain Appleton serves as coxswain for Crew A and Hollister for Crew B. Other members include Amory Fuller Storey Hubbard Morgan Henry Webb Stam Brown Hobson Jamieson Holter Bradford Nickerson Hoover Bradford Badger Matthews Wood and Carson.

Boston Haarvard Crimson Nome Universlty of Pennsylvania Amory Fuller Storey C. J. Hubbard Morgan Henry Webb Bow Appleton Burnham Stam Brown Hobson Jamieson Holter Stan Bradford Nickerson Hoover Hollister Coxswain Badger Matthews Tyro Corswaina Wood Carson

Only Two Regulars Left for Syracuse 1922-23 Basketball

Syracuse University will have only six regulars for the 1922-23 season. Levin Weltman and Brucker leave the squad, graduating in June. Captain George Fisher must coach a young team with Pete MacRae as the only returnee with him. A sophomore center from Bethlehem, Pa. joins the lineup after a strong camp.

Syracuse Syracuse University Levin Weltman Bruckar Orange Cleck George Fisher Hac Pete” MacRae Fisher Orange Court Slippert Alale Bethlehem

Pep Young Waivers Sought by Detroit Americans

Detroit manager Cobb has asked waivers on veteran second baseman Pep Young. If passed, Young would likely play a season in the Pacific Coast League before retiring, hoping an arrangement can be made.

Detroit Cobb Detroit Americans Pep” Young Massare Young

Trinity College Re Engages Drew And Stone For 10th Year

Harold D Drew and Frederick W Stone are rehired for another year as physical training faculty at Trinity College. Drew coaches football basketball and track while Stone coaches baseball. Both alumni of Springfield College with notable athletic credentials and service in wartime.

Hartford Harold D Drew Frederick W. Stone Hays Trinity College Remean B.ogilby Drew Stone Wy Ia Trinity Springfield College Bates Springfield Walter Camp Maval Aviation Service Stoneay

Alpines Accept Red Sox Challenge

The Alpine baseball team under George Newman readies for a Sunday practice contest with the Red Sox after recent games against Wilton New Corman and the Royals of New Haven. Players listed for Saturday practice at Yellow Mill Park include Flynn Curtis Connors Heating Javarig Scholz Gritmar Buckles White Shea McClellan McGovern and Goldowsky.

Alpine George Newman Alpines Sinle Wilton New Corman Royals New Haven Red Sox Yellow Mill Park Flynn Curtis Connors Heating Javarig Scholz Gritmar Buckles White Shea McClellan McGovern Goldowsky Niemup Stratford Avenue

Mohawks to Play Pioneer Nine Sunday

Mohawks face Pioneer Nine Sunday in a city championship showdown for 14 to 16 year olds. Players called for 1:20 report include Bunn Stockman Poet Mussell Shhiwenie Stowe Watson Kinnerly Oonnel Burleson Tris Youka Murphy. Manager Stockman can be reached at 1277 Stratford Avenue.

Pnaforma Bunn Stockman Poet Mussell Shhiwenie Stowe Watson Kinnerly O'onnel Burleson Tris Youka Murphy Stratford Avenue

Trinity After Vote Rejects Yale and Harvard Admission

Hartford April 5 The Trinity College Athletic Association voted against admitting Yale and Harvard into the New England intercollegiate town championships. The meeting argued that Yale and Harvard are outside the class of smaller New England colleges and their admission would harm the association. Trinity, a founder, has produced champions, including Samuel H. EBdenk, 15, now at Trinity Church, who won the doubles title with Bergin.

Hartford Trinity College Athletic Association Yale Harvard New England Trinity New England Association Samuel H. Ebdenk Trinity Church Aloving Bergin

Park City Giants Open Semi Pro Season With Rosebuds

Park City Giants prepare to face the Rosebud team at Seaside Park on Sunday. Manager Bobby Green reports the Giants are in top condition and ready to bring the Rosebud into camp. Regulars to report include Goodman, Benjamin, Sipro, Somers, Yaten, Kearns, Thompson, Ward, Dickerson, Scott, Steadwall, and Anderson.

Rosebud Park City Giant Seaside Park Bobby Green Giants Goodman Benjamin Sipro Somers Yaten Kearns Thompson Ward Dickerson Scott Steadwall Anderson

Boston College cuts baseball squad to 24 players

Boston College coach Oniet Henrikeen trimmed the team by ten, leaving 24 players. The roster includes E Phillips T Foley J Linen Mullowney Kelly Comerford Vargas Patt Leshway McCrea den Halligan Whe lan Cody Dowd Foley McManue Foley Darling Wilwon Gormiey Croke Ripley. Indoor practice at the Commonwealth Armory followed the cuts.

Boston Oniet Henrikeen Boston College E. Phillips T. Foley J. Linen Piteners Mullowney Kelly Comerford Vargas Patt Leshway McCreaden Halligan Whelan Orse Cody Dowd Palmer McIntyre Foley McManue T. Phillips Darling Wilwon Gormiey Croke Ripley Inielders Commonwealth Armory

Sundt of Wisconsin Awarded Eighth Letter

Madison April Sundt captain of the University of Wisconsin football team was awarded his eighth varsity letter tying the school record set by Eber Simpson. Sundt earned four letters on the football squad including as a freshman and also won a basketball letter in 2019 20. He placed second in the indoor conference shot put at Evanston, adding a second place finish to his athletic honors.

Madison Wis Guy Sundt University of Wisconsin Eber Simpson Brace Sundt A. TC Ln Lvenston

Picking the Pennant Winners No 2 The American League

Grantland Rice surveys the American League pennant race with New York and Cleveland as front runners. He assesses Ruth and Mancel in New York, pitching depth, and the strengths of Cleveland St Louis Washington and others, noting uncertainties and the potential breakout of key players.

Aino i New York-Cleveland Caieazo Latie-Vw Fashington Detroit Boston Philedelphia New York Cleveland St. Louis Washington Ruth Mausel Huggins Speaker Huseke Bagby Mortor Coveleskie Coveland Babe” Ruth Harnoss Mugeiie Yankees Hox Babe Ruth Cam Maye S. Louis St Taitis Steer Shocker Clark Grifiths Tate Yankee St. Loui

Park City Girls Edge Alumni For City Title

Park City claimed the city championship with a close 11 to 9 win over the Alumni team last night. The game featured tight defense and fast pace throughout with standout work from Park City players Callahan Carroll Casper and Fenny as they secured the title.

Park City Taméra Mias Callahan Misa Carroll Miss. Kole Misa Casper Misa Fenny

Devon Tossers Clip Crane Quintet In Tight 28 to 6 win

Devon A. defeated Crane team by a decisive 28 to 6 in a preliminary game. Devon played swiftly and dominated the match, while Milford and others posted separate scores in a bustling local slate.

Devon Crane Quintet Devon A

Army star Olphant named Union College coach

Elmer Q. Olphant, famed Army athlete and versatile star in football baseball track and basketball, signed to become Athletics Director of Union College with duties starting at the fall term. J. Richmond announced the appointment noting Olphant’s All-American pedigree and long postwar coaching and athletic credentials.

Kageys Will Close Season Saturday

Knights of Columbus basketball team ends season with a game against the Laurels of Danbury at the high school gym Saturday. Alumni and athletic alumni quintets clash in prelim. Lineups list K of C Laurels Cogan Schornfield RoE Duval Thuaso Mullaney Haitsch ward Luddy Prokopsky.

Knights of Columbus Danbury Knights Danbury Teaw Br Knights K. of Laurels Cogan Schornfield Roe Duval Thuaso Mullaney Haitschyddge Ward R. G. Luddy Prokopsky

Colgate Launches All Student Spring Sports Program

Colgate University in Hamilton initiates an extensive spring sports program to exercise nearly all students. Baseball, track, tennis, lacrosse, basketball, football drills, and golf are featured with strong performances and high participation. The rifle team closed a strong season against Princeton Rutgers and Oxford.

Hamilton W.Y Colgate University Inds Hariowe Lacrosse Tennia Wndergeng

Ortones Pick Up Free Agent Ben Egan From Orioles

Winston-Salem April 3 Ben Egan, longtime catcher for the Baltimore Orioles, is released as a free agent. He departs to manage the Jersey City Cab of the International League, while Orioles seek three recruit pitchers Schuter Cailles and Ullah for the time being.

Winston-Salem N.C Ben Egan

Bay State Tech Aims for Navy Meet in May at Harvard

Bay State Tech eyes a May 15 dual meet with the Naval Academy in Annapolis, planning to retain hammer throw and 440 yard run despite Navy disfavor. The team, missing star hammer thrower Mac Bahon, expects a strong showing at Harvard Stadium on May 21 and 27 as previous point winners have graduated.

Boston Masarchunetts Institute of Technology Naval Academy Annapola Navy Mace Bahon MT P Tean Harvard

Football Profit Drives Small Town Profit

Antheret, a small community town, reports a profitable football season with a net gain of 2,061.98 dollars. The official report confirms the campaign yielded significant financial success despite lacking nearby large cities.

Antheret

Oliphant to Lead Union College Athletics Next Fall

Former Army athletic figure Oliphant, after wartime service and three years at West Point as assistant director of physical education and track coach, will succeed Pat Murphy as Union College athletic director next September.

Uton Yealt Oliphant West Point Gymiautica Phvaical United States Military Academy Ben Union College Pat Murphy Union

Bridgeport Trade School Baseball Tryouts Open

Sixty five candidates reported to Coach Erleeson at Seaside Park for the season opener workout. The turnout marked the largest in school history with hopes of a championship team. five veterans stayed from last year. Track work begins Tuesday with predicted fielding of over 45 hopefuls.

Erleeson Bridgeport Trade School Seaside Park Whelan Burr Glynn Donbul- Man Petrino Leo Madosk Springfield Ericeson Co. A. Remkus J. Kinehcliffe Freaity Far Outfield Platt Chatcam Chamber— Fain Prestigon Brigit Tomanon Fennall Wallace Stergious Dorin Wickins Gunther Hendrickson Thorntfelt Richardson Diongos Noll Yates Anderson Imry Jacksoon Ryan Joyce Fornfeld Eressalo Philbrick Siva Colonese McQuillan Keyes Adams Rogerson Donbullian Pittman Sagerstrom Holmgrem Luddy Dolyack Gordon Pirse Phelan LeMantra Catobers Wexler Vann Wiracham

Trinity Teams Face Off In April Diamond Clash

Trinity College of Durham North Carolina will meet Trinity College of Hartford Connecticut on their home field in a planned April 27 game. The match pits two Trinity institutions against each other in a rare non-classmate contest.

Trinity Sage Trinity College of Durham Trinity College of

August and Bones to Fight in Hartford

Pete August and Jim Bones set to appear in Hartford on April 20 under manager Jon Amith who signed contracts that night. The дополнительных bout features Moe Herseovitch against Jimmy Kelly. Fata August faces Freddie Kelly for ten rounds. In the gem final bout, Jim Bansa meets recent conqueror Wil Darcy of New York in a six round affair.

Pete August Jim Bones Hartford Jon Amith Wened Moe Herseovitch Jimmy Kelly Fata August Mattem Freddie Kelly Douc Jim Bansa Ie Wil Darcy New York

Holy Cross Nine for South Chosen by Barry

Holy Cross coach Jack Barry selects the nine for the southern trip starting next week. Catchers Martin and Ryan. pitchers Horan Carroll Robinson. first base Rippel. second Maguire. shortstop Gagnon. third Gautrean. outfield Leo Dugan Siriendingen Geon Tu gan. left fielder Douherty. Poor weather hampers practice. team to get two outdoor workouts if possible.

Worcessor Maar Jack Barry Holy Cross Nine Martin Ryan Horan Go Carroll Robinson Rippel Maguire Gagnon Shocestop Gautrean Leo Dugan Siriendingen Feld Geon Tugan Douherty Holy Cross Catholic University Barry Lozst

Tufts Baseball Star in Scholastic Trouble

Tufts star Steve Colucci of Woourn faces scholastic difficulties that could limit his play this season. If sidelined, regular catcher Owen Keefe may shift to pitching with Frank Roche or Red Barrett stepping in as relief. Third base may feature veteran ally from Captain Fallon’s departed lineup.

TUFTS Mas April Steve" Colucci Woourn Conet Nash Colucci Owen ‘Keefe Frank Roche

Cabe Prindle Named Freshman Coach At Williams

Cabe Prindle, a veteran local baseball player, will coach Williams College freshman nine for the coming season. Coach Coombs will devote his time to the varsity squad. The Meshmen schedule includes home games April 2 against Brooklyn Poly Prep, April 29 vs Williston Seminary, May 13 vs Scona's Military Academy of Manus.

Williamstown Maes Cabe Prindle Williams Jack Coombs Prindie Meshman Moma Avril Brooklyn Poly Prep Williston Seminary Easthampton

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