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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1922
Page
8
Bridgeport prepares for a major exhibition as the Giant Colts visit. Local fortitude and uncertain rosters mark the lead up with Waterbury players eyed for inclusion, while manager WeCann and scout Opie Kinsella oversee final workouts and lineup testing ahead of the 3 o’clock game.
Norfolk Virginia report states the world champion New York Giants tied the spring exhibi tion series at one game apiece by shutting out the Chicago White Sox. Art Nelif held the Sox to two hits over eight innings and doubled three times in four at bats. Harry Benton, a Virginia League product, pitched the ninth to please local fans. Acosta and Roy Wilkinson were the White Sox pitchers. Schalk, pinch hitting, and McNeilan had the two Chicago hits. Both sides showed smiles in the Air.
The Knights of Columbus Laurel clash marks the season finale with Laurel seeking revenge after a 16 to loss in the first meeting. A prelminary match between Alutont and Carthélie Community tessers is also planned as weather and scheduling delays caused earlier postponements.
The Berkshires meet Rover Nine at the Noon End on diamond No. 5 Seaside tomorrow. Berkshire lineup mirrors last year’s city title squad, with Grant and Waarerman catching and Colgan and Johnson in the infield. Manager Tom Colgan invites teams to arrange games at 1087 Kossuth Trees. England lacrosse team defeats University of Pennsylvania 20 to 0 in Philadelphia under heavy rain.
Captain McNamara resigns as captain of the Princeton football team amid local sports notes. The longtime standout hitter, McNamara, has been with the team for five years, leaving a void in the lineup.
Indianapolis riders line up fourteen entries for the 500 mile international race to be staged in May. Ralph DePalma and Howdy Wilcox seek victory as Eddie Hearne Tommy Milton and others prepare formidable cars. Baker Reid Vail Hartz join a strong field racing Frontenacs Deusenbergs and Wensens await the starter.
Bridgeport High coach Fred Hunt is confident his Hilltoppers will open the season with a win over Cheat, despite limited practice due to bad weather. Uncertainty remains about the lineup with Coltway, Mertens, and Gallagher competing for key roles. pitchers and outfield positions also unsettled as Monday practice sets final plans before Wednesday clash.
English expert A Wallis Myers selects half the world’s top players from the United States in his First Ten for men and women. He notes Americans lead both brackets, with emphasis on rising talents and potential Wimbledon attractions.
Williams College baseball coach Jack Coombs took 23 players from Williams to Newark for a week of practice with the University of Delaware squad. Richmond and Ward did not travel due to injuries, while Tilchmond is sidelined by knee issues. This outdoor session in Delaware ends a lengthy spring indoors and begins the Purple's first outdoor work of the season.
Stanford University is invited to stop over at Tilwea on its way to Cambridge to participate in the IL GA meet. Cornell says Stanford, likely a team of 10 to 32 athletes, would prepare for a major meet two weeks later and the invitation will probably be accepted.
Grantland Rice weighs October pennant chances across New York St Louis Cleveland Washington Pittsburgh and other cities. He analyzes which clubs and lineups could reach the World Series, noting New York and St Louis as leading candidates and weighing Giants Yankees Cardinals Browns and Cubs in the race.
In Pinehurst Ohio Cy April 7 Henry J. Topping of Greenwich defeated E L Schofield in a 20 hole match during the North and South amateur colt championship second round. Other results include T. K. Rotson of Rochester beating Donald Parson of Youngerown 4 and 3 Mike Thomas of Nashville defeating Arthur Yates of Fiochester 3 and W C Townes Jr of Oakmont besting Hazel Weber of Moledo 2 and 1.
The Tossers meet Holy Trinity Five of New York City at their court tonight. Howard Sprock W K Parsons Charles Betel William Alingh Thheavard Pederson Khesan lead for the Tossers. Gott Kater Ho Kipe and others play for Holy Trinity. Tipoff at 10 oclock.
Connie Lewis and Con Dewey won their second straight State two Man duckpin title with a 3-0 victory over Kelly Musante. Dewey captured a 186 pin single and Lewis added 184 for the second win of the week as the pair swept the series.
Brighton Beach Baths plans to host an exhibition match featuring top players Mrs. Malla Blurateds Mallory William Tilden and Vincent Richards to inaugurate the season at the seaside resort amid the completion of new courts and additional athlete facilities.
Fordham varsity tennis plans six matches with home and away games against City College NYU Yale and Stevens with dates in April. Freshman schedule lists nine games against local high school and college freshman teams starting April 20 with Fordham prep NYU freshmen Brooklyn Poly and others.
The article argues American pros like Barnes Hagen and Hutchinson stack up against English stars and contend American players could win most decisions in cross Atlantic matches. It notes Hagen as former national champion and discusses conditions affecting performance, with names and locations referenced in a period sports tone.
Valger claims he will win and offered to sign for a junior lightweight title bout while Johnny Dundee has reportedly refused to fight him. Dundee allegedly declined multiple times, with Valger asserting readiness and seeking a match against coach Wop on the scheduled date in Toronto.
Bridgeport and nearby cities ignite as Hugh Ross and Jack Delaney prepare for a Monday title bout in Bridgeport. Pete August faces Johnny Griffin in a ten round semi final, promising action with both main fighters in peak form. The card includes Jim Bones Roach and Youne Rosch, plus Youns McAullie as the third man in the ring and Michael F O Connor timing.
The St Mary nine opens the season against Brook at Diamond No 7 Sea Side Park tomorrow. Last year they built a solid record and aim for another strong season with new players. Manager Pageons calls all players to the club rooms for uniforms this big afternoon. Probable lineup includes inflows Tesken Thibault Feo Toney Cameron Satto Voight Hineks Senwreiss Bunvers Hageerty Caellen and Keif.
State Trade five teams split into two leagues of three with a challengers round and a title tourney. Stamford faltered with losses to Bridgeport, funds short, final games canceled. Northern and Southern leagues listed with scores and venues.
Syracuse University star Swede Anderson of the football squad is forced to quit the season due to a shoulder injury from a practice collision. He returned briefly after a few days then experienced a heavy strap during a later test. The report also notes a Brooklyn Nationals game and Virginia versus Charlotte matches with scattered college references.
Colgate University will be represented by the Adirondack Division of the A A U at the Albany championship times on Friday evening April 7. Coach Jack Rourke selected twelve men for the Me roon squad including Paterson Guilfott Doherty Connolly Broadhead Dillingham Gresham Woodmansee and Evaria Earle Bulger. A seven man relay team will be chosen from Patterson Guilvett Broadhead Dillingham Gresham Woodmansee and Patterson.
Penn coach Reuey Howe revealed the first two crews to represent Harvard in the Charles River races. Listed rowers include Amory Fuller Morgan Hubberman Starg Henry Webb Matthews Bradford Jamie Nickerson Weaver Duncan Hollister and others with coxswains to be named after spring recess before the events.
Providence emerges with news that David L. Jones of Chicoke, class of 1224, tonight elected captain of the Brown swimming squad. For the past two years Jones has led the team, guiding the seerers in tight races and earning honors for Brown.
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