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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1922
Page
7
Opening day previews show eight games as Yankees meet Dodgers and Giants face injuries and stern tests. Managers project strong hitting and pitching staffs, with Ruth out and McGraw optimistic about the Giants contention despite setbacks. the Yankees eye an improved run in the pennant race as rosters shuffle and spring form solidifies.
Philadelphia April 20 New England will be strongly represented at the Pennsylvania relay carnival with Yale Harvard Boston College Boston University Northeastern MIT Brown Maine Colby Bowdoin Bates New Hampshire Holy Cross and Dartmouth entering championship or class relays and special events. Yale favorites the two mile relay led by Douglas Vanderpyle Campbell and Hills aiming for sub 1 35 splits and a possible world record. Cornell State and Georgetown provide strong opposition, while Harvard fields a strong distance medley team anchored by Burke. MIT trains a stout squad after beating Syracuse, signaling a strong regional show.
State College Pennsylvania April 19 Eastern holidays at Penn State will be busy for baseball and track squads. The varsity departs for the South for annual meets with side teams, aiming to reopen college after vacations. Bill Martin leads about eighteen men including Olympic stars Captain Barron Helfrich Shiela and Helfrich expected to bolster Penn State in Washington against Georgetown. Helfrich nearing full recovery. Shielta the top collegiate miler. Barron strong in hurdles. Kauffman and Barron to contest all hurdles. Edgerton in the half mile Ench tn mile Cooper and Snyder in the no miles Tice in the pole vault Palm in the hammer Grubb and others in the high jump.
Carl Mays remains the central figure in American League discord. The veteran pitcher faced ejections, suspensions, and threats to quit after an exhibition game incident where his throws sailed over the stands. His career sparked years of league factionalism, including battles between Boston and New York clubs and a landmark injunction over his pitching.
New Haven Profs set to face the Boston Red Sox in an early season exhibition at Wells Park. Coach Donovan aims to showcase a rejuvenated lineup including Dominick MuKennan, termed the Profs pitching ace, with Dugan making a high profile Red Sox appearance and a capacity crowd expected to attend amid city championship momentum.
Syracuse coach James Tan Eyck oversees a split crew plan at Onondaga Lake Talet with two varsity and one freshmen crews training daily. Old Man aims to have four boats ready next week while cross practices mix stroke drills and two-mile races with names such as Worden, Hardie, Waldorf, Sturdevant, Gormar, Muse, Gallagher and Brower among the rosters.
The Walnut Baubles team of Walnut Bench Milford challenges any 12 year old team in Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Games can be arranged by calling Joseph Gelbro Muantzer.
A reflection on college athletics as the soul of school spirit and personal formation. Notes on champions’ nerves, leadership by figures like Tris Speaker and Webber Robinson, and the endurance required in baseball and boxing legends. Mentions Ty Cobb, Pat O’Hara, Everest Scott, and references to Dempsey and other stars.
New York April 1 Samuel A Johnson plans a long distance run from New York to Boston. The ambitious attempt aims to test endurance and might draw public interest as a notable marathon effort.
New York April 10 Report states Mrs. Mallory the national women’s tennis champion will compete in the British championship at Wimbledon She is likely to meet Mile Len glen holder of the British title whom she defeated in the national match at Forest Hills Miss Edith Filgourney of Boston may accompany Mrs Mallory Miss Lenglen appears to be in excellent health and would defend her Wimbledon title if fit
Devon Independents manager Bob Dyer arranged a game with Pete Phelan and the Myrtle Beach Myrtles at the Devon club on Wednesday. The regular Devon quintet is off this week amid talks with the Paddocks for a town title clash on April 19. The Devonettes will face a Port girls team in a prelude.
Four State League shows are set for this evening at Park Clar alleys. Connor and Rey face the Dewey-Lewis combination, already triumphant over the Kelly-Musarite Internatchas. Tonight’s Bridgenort slate lists Lewis-Dewey vs Connor Hay, Hartford, Frisck-Larsen Atherton-Peore, Ag Waterbury, Srantine-Whira va, Harpar-Totler.
Hartford April 19 Trinity aims for a timely comeback as its baseball team prepares to host Clark University of Worcester tomorrow at Trinity Field. Coach Fred Stone seeks steady improvement as the Blue and Gold face the Clark nine in the opening test of the season.
Annapolis Ind April 10 Although the contract not yet approved Naval Academy oarsmen will start crews of Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the opening of the aquatic season at Annapolis April 29 Tech will send two crews and that will be two triangular events that will make the inaugural a big day here Techs varsity eight will join both varsity crews of mid Feb
Wichita Kansas April 16 There is notable upheaval in the Chicago White Sox roster this spring training with new faces in the outfield and uncertain infield. Manager Killiter Deve and owner Willam Wrigley aim to mix with the league’s elite, though observers doubt major climb. New recruits Arnold Statz and Lawrence a Hask Miller bolster the outfield while Turner Barber and George Massel handle fielding duties. The infield centers on Charley Hollob er and Roy Grimes with other veterans joining rotation. The pitching staff features Alexander Jones Chesved Freeman York and Aldridge with several rookies and a mix of experience. If the pitching gels and defense steadies the team could rise from seventh and challenge higher spots this season.
The 21 year old Leo Goslin earns a regular spot with the Washington club. He stands 10 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 185 pounds, bats left, throws right, and brings a strong arm. Last year in the South Atlantic League he hit .430 with 214 hits in 148 games, driving in 124 runs and accumulating 325 total bases. He has a distinctive stance and has been nicknamed Googe. The Colonial A A preparing a racquetball team invites members to report for practice at Oval Barnum Avenue with sessions Thursday night and Easter morning.
Milford Veterans edged Bartletts 96 to 75 in a long evening at the lanes. Key performances included Bartlett Camp leading Bartletts and Milford’s 214 single by Van Horn. Bucklin and Stephens contributed strong frames as the Park City rivals battled for top lane honors.
Princeton New Jersey April 10. The Princeton golf team schedule announced with five dates including May 16 against Harvard at Garden City and May 19 against Columbia at Greenwich. June 4 features Penn at Merion Cricket Club with an extra May Boston trip possible as Brown and MIT may be opponents.
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