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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1922

Page

9

Penn Relays Spotlight on Pennsylvanias Big Relay

American track critics expect a Penn victory in the big relay at the first annual event. The Penn quartet, led by Brown and Brown as anchor, aims for a sub 4 27 pace to beat Oxford and Cambridge. Oxford’s Milligan and Wruxer pace the English attack as Stallard may shift in, with national rivals eyeing the record.

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Milford Hopes to Field Strong Baseball Team

Milford High School aims to field a fast baseball squad this year with about twenty players reporting for practice. Giannitto elected temporary manager, with a captain to be chosen soon. Devon Athletic Club and Arcane lodge contest noted alongside a local math contest at Palace alleys.

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Notre Dame Coach Rockne Opposes Gambling on Games

In La Porte Indiana Annie Rockne athletic director of Notre Damesaid a professional promoter should face a punch on the nose for gambling on game results. She warned such betting harms athlete standing and cited Rockne's views expressed in her address last night.

Americans Claim Soccer Supremacy Over England

In St. Louis on April 7, Thomas Cahill, longtime USAFA secretary, argues American born players could beat any British team. He proposes all star matches abroad or in the United States to decide soccer supremacy, citing strong U.S. progress and international interest.

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Captain Bancroft Returns as Giant Captain

Captain Dave Bancroft joins the New York Giants at shortstop for the opening series with the White Sox. Bancroft, back from a leave to be with ill wife Mrs Bancroft in Meridian, shows improved health after a ten day Meridian rest and a brief stint with the Meridian Cotton States League club. He reports no more leg trouble and is ready for the season start next week.

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Speaker Chooses Cleveland Pitching Staff for 1925

Tris Speaker, manager of the Cleveland team, has decided on a pitching staff for the coming season. The selection mirrors the 1921 squad, with Sunley Coveleskie and Im Raby headlining a rotation that includes Allan Sotheron, George Unie, Duster Mails, Guy Morton, and Weefe. The piece notes stocky left hander Mallet as the lone southpaw and recalls past pennant failures due to weak pitching, while praising Malet’s late-season streak in 1924 and veteran jokers who faltered that year.

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Baseball in 1921 Sets Many New Records Across Leagues

A retrospective on the 1921 season highlights Babe Ruth's 39 homers, Mel Ott’s stellar defense with 152 games and one error, Barry Bonds-style stamina before his era, and league totals that shattered previous marks for home runs and bases. It notes 460 and 477 team home run records in the National and American Leagues, plus notable feats like McTnnis’s misplayed ball and 14 1/4 innings of hitless pitching by Davis.

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Navy Strong in Winter Sports

Annapolis reports Naval Academy athletes dominant in winter sports as the season closes. Basketball losses came only to the University of Pennsylvania and the Military Academy, with fencing, wrestling, gymnastics, and water polo teams posting strong records against major colleges. The boxing squad remained undefeated in intercollegiate competition, while a notable season-high came when the Navy beat Pennsylvania State by a wider margin than Penn State had beaten the Naval Academy.

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Baseball Season Opens in Park City Tomorrow

Local baseball fans anticipate a full slate of contests tomorrow afternoon marking the season opener at Newfield Park. Feature game pits Gene McCann's Bridgeport American Giants against the Giant Colts led by Casey Stengel, with a Bridgeport team to travel to Sing Sing in a prison uniform gag. The day also lists four amateur and semi pro games including Rosehuda vs Park City Giants, Berkshire vs Rovers, St Marys vs Brooksides, and Joneers vs Mohawks at Seaside and Yellow Mile Park.

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Heinie Scheer to Lead Off for Athletic Nine

Heinie Scheer is set as the leadoff man for the Athletics with Jimmy Dykes ordered home due to illness and not to report until reaching Shibe Park next Monday. The infield includes Curry at second base, Kelliher at first, Morley at short, Gardella at third, with Miller in left, Welsh in right, and Calloway catching.

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Major Leagues Open Wednesday Start Marks Season Tone

Opening day approaches as major leagues prepare to begin play on Wednesday. Several minor leagues, including the American Association and the Southern League, plan openings on the same date, with notable gates and attendance anticipated at towers and venues.

Detroit Tigers Poised for Strong Spring Finish

Telegram surveys Detroit's spring camp where Ty Cobb trains the squad at Augusta. The Tigers show improved pitching and defense with Emery Rigney at short and a strong outfield led by Cobb Veach and Bellman. If pitching holds, Detroit Eyes top second division with key pitchers Ehmke Dauis Leonard and Johnson Pitette shaping the staff.

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Shanty House to Coach Springfield College Pitchers

Springfield prepares for the 1922 baseball season as Shanty House, Bridgeport East ern League pitcher, returns to assist Head Coach Berry. With scarce veteran moundmen, candidates from Springfield face snowed-out practice but begin outdoor batting amid slush. Captain J. McCarraher and manager R. W. Parker lead a twenty-game schedule opening April 17 against Wesleyan.

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