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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1923
Page
17
Prominent baseball notes discuss O Connell as a standout rookie for the Giants and the challenge they face to dethrone the Mets in the Nations League. Analysts praise his fielding, bat control, and potential for a long major league career.
In a garbled report Battling Sim from Ireland claims Anvil B-1 was robbed in a Bahlan bout while chasing a title, describing a chaotic scene in a Pa restaurant where a brawl erupted and nicknames like Mike and Tail Roy are tossed about amid confusion.
The Berkshires semi pro team plans a bold season, teasing tough schedules with opponents state wide. Pitching rotation features Shiren Colgan Migeing and chieski Pollock Walker Flebick infielders Norman Gaffney Raye to handle duties as the lineup shapes up.
California reset its pace on the national scene with strong showings across major events. Princeton, Harvard, Pennsylvania, Dartmouth and Cornell race ahead with top points as California targets the lead while Western clubs press for a breakthrough against eastern powerhouses. Willard and Johnson appear in boxing chatter as global sport debates swirl around American and British dominance in golf and track, with discussions of forthcoming bouts and international competition.
Francis Hunter advances to the semi final, overcoming Lewaning in three sets. Hunter faces Vineet Mabards, with Anderson and Richards among contenders in the collapsing field as others fall in midweek matches. Nearby, Cunningham and Gragin clinch a tight doubles victory amid a crowded tournament day.
Report notes promoter Tex Rickard arranging a heavyweight clash featuring Tom Gibbons to meet Jack Renault and possibly Dempsey. Planned for New York’s Yankee Stadium with dates May 3 or 11, 192? The page fragment mentions boxers and a title bout context but is garbled.
In a tense two leg series, Eckark defeated Marinico in the second leg as part of a 26 game tally. The first leg ended even, highlighting the two roars as top local pilbusters ready to face any duo in the league. A Los Angeles shortstop sent to Wichita in the Western League had a Cubs tryout.
Gene Mcfann, manager of the Bridgeport Americans, claimed last night that if his players show up on time and avoid injuries the 1923 pennant is theirs. He thought his current squad stronger than his 1918 New London team.
Paris April reports say Mola Mallory has not decided to play in Wimbledon yet. She will sail on the Mauretania to New York this Saturday as she awaits a decision on the late June championships.
Derby High School baseball team prepared for a Saturday game in Seymour against Seymour High School. About 40 candidates attended practice with Capea Raymond McDonnell leading as coach and lineup positions filled by Tottenham at catcher Fister on the mound Grant at first O'Connell at second and captain alert. Possible fielders include Dehesty Dolan Gregory or Menna. This is the first meeting in six years and both teams seek an opening victory.
The Stratford Hillltops organize for the coming season seeking practice matches with junior teams. First practice set for Sunday. candidates must contact R. Hine at Stratford 387-13 to arrange tryouts.
For the first time in its grammar school athletics girls may form an outdoor baseball league. The Board of Recreation is planning a league after two years of demand. Leagues may be formed on the East and West sides with games played using playground baseballs.
The Board of Recreation will begin issuing permits for all baseball diamonds under its supervision except Seaside Park fields. Permits for Seaside Park diamonds will be issued only after Park Board sanctions confirm fields are in good condition.
One pitching recruit, Lea Dickerman, bought from Memphis for 10000, shows promise as a right-hander to bolster Brooklyn. Dickerman won 20 and lost 7 for Memphis, finishing second in the Southern Association, and is the lone polished product among the Airling recruits likely to win a string of games. The staff also features Burleigh Grimes, Leon Cahners, ALY Mamaux, and others. durability and form will determine the team’s fortune in the coming season.
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