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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1922
Page
8
Anderson selects for NYU and interclass meets. Hilltoppers face tough field at Penn draws with Medley Relay and 4x100 entries. Key runners include Matty Shane Gremiling, Johnny Patrick, Ray Whelan, Fitzpatrick, and McTighe, aiming for top placings as Team Hilltoppers prep in Gotham and at Ohio Field.
In Washington Yale suffered a team defeat as G. Macy Wheeler of Bridgeport Connecticut won his singles match while Yale collected only two singles wins. Wheeler beat Dwight Davis 8-6 4-6 8-2 and G Benedict defeated John Temple Graves 9-7 6-4 as Yale took two singles matches.
The Bridgeport Trade School apprentices face a practice delay as weather hampers training. They plan to open with the faculty nine at Seaglde Park tomorrow afternoon. Both teams remain undecided on lineups with selections due today.
The King Pins prep for a new season in the diamond league with top Eagst Side players. First game is set against the Pirates at Seaside Park, featuring Freurick Morris Thomas Costello Theodore Conk and others in joining form. Brewster returns from Gene McCann's team and is listed in firing condition as the King Pins aim to enter the City league this season.
The Fairmount mine team organized for the coming season and aims to play any 11 to 17 year old team in the city or state. Manager Michael DelGiuduice secured players such as Phelan Boskles McCarthy Smith Cashman Powers Shimsky Samuel Parish and Gritam. They hope to open the season next Sunday and seek teams to schedule games at Maplewood Avenue.
The High Street Midgets aim to book games with local teams after opening a win over Highland Cuba. They seek a return match while Highland Cubs have not replied, and the club practices daily to defend the city title. Manager Barry Jerrick at 120 High Street handles inquiries.
The Highland Cubs have reorganized for the season and plan to play a 12 to 1 year old team. Coach Leonard Lipdro invites Putman Reserves for a game this week.
Acquittla Adams and Neubauer will lead Bridgeport A C entries in the upcoming meet. Neubauer, team manager, won the handicap stump in the Bridgeport event. Ryser looks strong for early honors in the broad jump, while Lioyran has overcome faults in the pit. Red and Black enter three in pole vault Ryder Segal and Carley, with Adams sole entrant in shot put. The javelin squad will be fielded by the whole team, and Anderson’s squad brings a strong lineup. Sufield Prag challenges Red and Black for the point trophy as upstate rivals loom. Last year Joner Whelag won the 100-yard junior and Line placed second in the mile. team standings favored the Red and Black.
Washington defeated Philadelphia 21 19 in a unusual game. The Senators used 13 players to Athletics 14, with strong hitting lead by La Motta Judge Harris and Gosia. Rommell pitched in relief as runs scored in the seventh, producing a lopsided final score for a quirky baseball matchup.
In Cincinnati on April 17 Morrison's pitching limited the Reds to four hits as Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 1 to 0. The Pirates' lone run came in the fifth when Rohner singled, stole second, and scored on Grimm's hit.
Venice A C opened the season under Manager Rands and defeated the Waysides 3 to 2 in a Seaside Park practice game Sunday. Manager Bandy Bacnim invites written or verbal inquiries at 5622 or 389 Grand Street.
Philadelphia pitcher Sheriff Singleton has been optioned to the International League for a second straight season. He departed for Toronto yesterday with Newark veterans and manager Kize Wilhelm expressing high hopes, noting Singleton can be recalled to Philadelphia at a moment’s notice.
Shea plays shortstop for Coach Fred Hunt's baseball team and quarterbacks the football squad. Colway anchors first base, leading last season in hitting and fielding. Barney is captain elect of the 1923 basketball team.
Grantland Rice surveys boxing lore from Dempsey and Carpentier to earlier champions. He weighs past greats like Jeffries and Wagner, notes amateur sport shifts, and teases a possible Dempsey vs Wise or Tendler match while musing on public interest and era changes in boxing.
Chicago Cubs lose to St. Louis as Grimes Fournier and Hornsby spark the offense. Hits, errors, and key plays shape a 8 to 4 decision with Barfoot and Doak offering mixed results. St. Louis pitchers Barfoot Keen and Martin star after early Chicago runs.
Bridgeport High meets Naugatuck at Seaside Park in game two of the season. Naugatuck seeks revenge after two losses to locals last year and aims for a stronger showing this time. Lavery, Fawkes, Shestak, Gallagher, and Cooney headline a roster with Calway Cremins Shen and Gallagher infield and outfield stars ready to start at 3 o'clock.
Clarke and Bishop due today as Jimmy Irving signs contract. Fordham stars are in indictment. The article covers team arrivals, manager comments, and league context with games and potential franchise moves. It notes eight Fordham players facing professionalism charges for playing in an exhibition with Waterbury.
Veteran hiker Dan O Leary aged over eighty plans a solo trek with three companions from Camden to Atlantic City departing at seven in the morning. They aim to reach the shore before five in the afternoon as local observers cheer his famed endurance and steady pace.
Announcement calls a special meeting of Bridgeport Industrial Baseball League supporters at the Board of Recreation offices on Friday evening April 21, 1922 at 7 30. Delegates from nine clubs, Maxwell Manning Masre team and pennant winner Legg are urged to attend. President Mahoney and officials seek reorganization for semi professional and factory league play.
Victor Linart announces a contract worth £20000 for the season to Belzil Belz, the Belgian and French champion, who holds the world title after Copenhagen and the motors title, a rare triple. He plans to compete in the Belman championships on April 27 before sailing overseas for pirate Championships.
The Pirates announce a Sunday opener against the King Pins at Seaside Park. The semi pro squad, composed of colored players, is open to future matches including a city title bout with Bobby Green's Bridgeport Giants. Manager Malcom Simmons invites teams to arrange games.
The Lone Stars have gathered one of the fastest outfits West End has boasted. They challenge any team in the city or state. Star players Lenarohers Kovach and Henry anchor the lineup as they seek a big score.
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