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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1922

Page

8

Worcester to Play Games on Road in Eastern League

Springfield Newss story from April 18 reports Worcester Wil start road games in the eastern league if owner J Mack cannot renew Boulevard Park lease. Providence and Holyoke eliminated. Holyoke lacks suitable field. Portland Fitchburg Troy and Poughkeepsie in race for franchises. Mack delaying to schedule. eight umpires were named but not announced.

Springfield Noss Worcester Tte J. Mack Boulevard Park Dealaton Worceator Providence Hoboks Jeast J S Holyoke Poushkeepsie Troy Fitchburg Mack Tisway Snghla Portland Eileagus O'Neil

Devon A C opens season April 30 at Devon Park

Milford April 1 Henry Anthony manager of the Devon A C Yorks to Riverside for the opening attraction at Devon Park Sunday April 30. Charley Beebee coach of the suburban outfit has a lively group ready to challenge any 13 year old team from Bridgeport or Vesisity. The Paddock Babies of Walnut Beach challenge local teams and seek contact with Oakley Jra Highinna Cubs and VHigh Street Midgets managers. Contact Joseph Gallbronner Walnut Beach for details.

Milford Henry Anthony Devon A. C Yenebell Jam Hss Ayreraides Briigeport Devon Park Loewenson Charley Beebee D A. C Devonites sWehleck Premier Land Batch Néter Jestry Cadieux Miller O'Rourke Keowen Welnut ‘Beach Bridgeport Oalole Jra Highinna Cubs Joseph Gallbronner Naugatuck Avenue Walnut Beach

St James A C to play Senior Sports Nite game

The St James A C of Stratford will play the Senior Sports Nite at Seaniéo Park on No 6 diamond Saturday at 3 30 PM The game with the Senior Sports will be the flat kane played by St James A C All players and club members seeking a tryout should report at the club room at 12 30 Saturday Manager Charney aims to arrange Tango games with any team in the try or state He will be at the club rooms on Pesce Street Stratford Conn

St. James A. C Stratford Seaniéo Park Diamond Kane Roume Charney Pesce Street Conn

Trans to Play Norwalk Kaceys Trans to Play Norwalk Kaceys

The Irans open their second season next Sunday in Norwalk facing the strong Kacey outfit. Key players include Billy Nelson and Carl Schick for pitching, with a powerful semipro outfield led by Charlie O’Neil Babe Mathewson and Johnny Sharron. Infield strength features Smith Danberg Harry O’Neil and Rodney in short, with Wang Belton catching.

Irans Norwalk Billy Nelson Carl Schick Charlie O'Neil The Walnuts Babe “Mathewson Baltimore Johnny Sharron Smith Danberg Harry O'Neil Rodney Wang Belton

Final Norwalk Armory game features refereed clash

Final game of the Norwalk edinen Norwalk Veteran series set for tonight at Armory in State. Charl E F Mahoney of Bridgeport named referee amid claims over 2100 dollars being wagered on the outcome.

Norwalk Devnstate Ff Armory Charl E F. Mahoney Bridgeport

Clarke Becomes Picked Up Pitched by Reds Transfer

Pitcher Clarke reports from Cincinnati to Manager McCann after being secured by the Americans from the Reds. The southpaw had a strong season in Blue Ridge play with a 27 win and 35 decision record, batting .31. He is slated for today's practice and may start against the Athletics next Sunday. Bill Bishop and Charlie Faley are due to report soon, others remain absent.

Allen Clarke Cincinnati Reds Gine McCann Clarke Southpaw Blue Ridge Batte Wainsborough McCann Clarke Bill Bishop Brooklyn Charlie Fale Meriden

Trade School Nine to Play Faculty at Seaside Park

The Bridgeport Trade School baseball team opens the 1923 season by facing the faculty team at Seaside Park for the Directors Cup. Expected lineup includes McQuillan or Vasee on the mound and Wexler behind the plate with Digenso as backup. three veterans anchor the outfield as the game starts at 3:30 with umpire Ralph.

Bridgeport Seaside Park Eriicson McQuillan Vasee Wexler Digenso Bandy Holmgrem Tammy Whelan LaMagtra Hither Fressella Putnam French Remkus Perdigan Rowan Ralph New Haven Naugatuck Paay Westport Shelton Stratford

Pirates Sweep Cincinnati in 4-Run Victory

Pittsburgh outplayed Cincinnati 4 to 0 to complete a series sweep. Key moments included a clutch double play by Grimm and a late pinch hit by Couch. Pitching duo Carlson and Markle locked down the mound as Cincinnati managed only scattered hits.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Grimm Breaaler Hamilton Markle

Cleveland defeats St Louis in rough game

In Cleveland on April 1 the Indians beat St Louis 17 to 3 as Indiana pitches struggled. Dale was hurt and runners advanced on two-base hits while St Louis managed a late eighth inning score.

Dale Cleveland Indiana St. Louis St.Louis The Indians

Timely Hitting Helps White Sox Defeat Detroit

Chicago on April 18 earned a 4 to 1 win over Detroit as timely hitting backed by steadier relief pitching by Cole. Hodge was kept to a light hit total early but tightened in the late innings, sealing the two game streak for the White Sox.

White Sox Detroit Chicago Cole Hodge

B H S Interclass Meet for Today at Bridgeport High

The Bridgeport High interclass meet may finish this morning if weather allows. Seven field events remain with relays, travine and discus throws, pole vault, high and broad jumps, and shot put. Adams is favored in the shot put, Ryder leads in high and broad jumps, Carley shines in pole vault, and javelin and discus face a dark horse. The relay should go to the Seniors. sophomores are likely second. If weather delays, the meet will wait until after the Penn Relays on April 28 and 29.

Bridgeport High Adams Ryder Carley

Pirates to Play Sacred Hearts Sunday

The Pirates cancel a game with King Ping and will instead face Sacred Heart on Diamond No 5 Seaside at 3 30. The King Ping will meet the Pirates on May 7. Final practice is scheduled for tomorrow night with all managers required to report.

Pirates King Ping Sune Sacred Heart Nine Sacred Heart

High Street Midgets Triumph 7 1 Over Putnams

High Street Midgets defeated Putnams 7 to 1 at Seaside Park yesterday afternoon securing their second win of the season. Jarrick leads in the under ten to twelve city title race as the club eyes Saturday’s game against the Royals.

Thair Putrum

West Point Great Star Oliphant To Lead at Union College

Elmer Oliphant, famed West Point athlete and two Saber of Excellence winner, signs as athletic director at Union College in Schenectady. He is noted as the only athlete to win two sabers for excellence while at the army school, and he achieved top honors in baseball football basketball and track across college years.

Elmer Oliphant West Point Union College Schenectady Oliphant Army School

Athletics Knock Johnson Out Of Box In 17-2 Win

Athletics rout Johnson 17 to 2 as Philadelphia hosts Washington. Key plays include multiple base hits and stolen bases, with Perkins Galloway and Johnston among the standout batters. Pitching by Johnson and McGrew, plus fielding miscues, shaped the decisive victory in 3 hours 17 minutes.

Athletics Johnson Box Tehasen Orit Courtnay Philadelphia Washingtons Perking Yours Galloway Wilen Mulan Anes Baaed Johnston Bis Perkins Jiler Walch Naylor Wowblophy Washington i Dalle Ionneon Saylor McGrew Courtney McGrew i Oknaon I Prancis loGre Pligher Py Johnaon iDyka Hall Pleineh Plisher Johneon Empises Chill Owens Washington Hig Priladecphia Young Walker Welon Miller Gallows Aartla Mudge Uae Pielnich Francis Courtner Gostin

Berkshires Challenge Any Semi-Pro Team in Field

The Berkenires aim to compete against any semi-pro team this season with a stronger lineup. Notable players include Higgins, Mrzack, Laneater, Horton, Norton, Arse gen, an, Tonhi sson, and Colgan as they prepare for tougher regional play.

Berkshires Berkenires Higgins Mrzack Laneater Horton T. Norton ¢S Arsegen Tonhisson Colgan

Park City Baseball Officials Meet Tonight at 3

The Park City Baseball Officials Association will convene in the Board of Recreation rooms tonight at 3 o'clock. An invitation is sent to all senior city teams to attend as the object and rules of the association are explained.

Park City Baseball Officials Association Board of Recreation Rooms Alb Ince City

Cornell to Dedicate New Baseball Field

Cornell will dedicate the new baseball park at Colgate EAMe next Saturday, manager Romeyn Berry announced. The first game will mark the field’s opening after a parade and band concert, with Registrar David B. Hay throwing the first ball. Hay has chaired the baseball committee for twenty years.

Davy Her Baseball Committee

Billy Gibson Refuses Offer For Leonard

Billy Gibson yesterday refused an offer of $45,000 for Ben Leppert to fight Ernie Riceglush in England. The refusal aimed to avoid conflicting with Leonard's enforcement at Michigan City on a date to be arranged by Floyd Firpeimrnuris. The offer came from Louis Healy.

Billy Gibson Ben Leppert Ernie Riceglush England Leonard Michigan City Floyd Firpeimrnuris Louis Healy

Jamies Paddon Wins World Pro Seabilitye Championship

Jamies Paddon, Australian oersmat, won the world professional seabilitye championship on Wie Pelis Wanga aul Myercourse today, defeating Robert Hudield of Australia. Paddon finished the lengths in the Pac.

Wanganu Jamies Paddon Robert Hudield Aluc Austraite Peadon

Grimes Kept Busy as Chicago Triumphs in Slugfest

Chicago won 7 to 0 against St Louis amid three double plays by Grimes. Hollacher and Friberg sparked offense with two base hits and a home run by Fournier, while St Louis managed eight hits and left runners stranded.

Haney Mets Heilmann Fothgill Flagstead Rigney Bassler Ole Chicago Johnson Sohaik Datyolt Buasler Jonnson Aelmann Hildebrand Grimes Lous Poe Smith Eh Fournier Hornsby Otjad McHenry Lizodal Teporcer Ringmith Pleffar No North P. Oonoga Benton P. Oon Bailey Rbian da Mueller Friberg Hartnett Fournier Statz Beothole Tenoreer Hollocher Krag Harnaby Toporcer Freeman Hole Jocher Bages Chiscago St Louis Bulls Prefter Benton Dailey Goodwin Aldridge Fransman North Benton Nore ST. Louis Cardinals St. Tenis Cheaty New York Golmk Ray Grime Chisago Aludgesig Chicags Hollach Ixalleher Ab. Grimes Kru Aldridge Friberg Foe Freeman Harnett Cnae

Organizing a Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Meet

New developments in New York suggest plans to inaugurate a women’s intercollegiate tennis championship. Followers of the sport are canvassing faculties of leading eastern colleges to gauge support for the proposal. If approved, the United States Lawn Tennis Association would standardize and supervise the event, mirroring the men’s annual intercollegiate championship conducted by the association.

New York East United States Lawy

Yankees Beat Red Sox 10 to 8 with Scott at Short

Yankee victory over Boston 10 to 8 features Everett Scott at shortstop and Clifford Best heading to Reading. Standings show New York at Boston two games, with other AL matchups and NL results including St Louis 5 Chicago 7 and Cincinnati 4. Weather issues caused most remaining games to be postponed.

Yankees RED Sox Everett Scott Clifford Best Reading New York Boston St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Detroit Chicago Washingto Deans Lea

Boston at New York on Today's Games

A single card lists Boston facing New York with no other games scheduled. Miscellaneous college results include Brown 12, N.0 1, Columbian 123 over Enion J1, Georgetown 11, Tufts 3 over Fordham 7, Catnarte U 6.

Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Brown Columbian Enion Georgetown Tufts Fordham Catnarte U

Connie Mack Selects All Time Team From Memory

Connie Mack, in Philadelphia last week with the Athletics, picked an all time all-star infield and outfield lineup. Buck Ewing catcher and Christy Mathewson with Rube Waddell as pitchers head a star slate including Hans Wagner at short, Jimmy Collins at third, Frog Clarke at left, Tris Speaker in center and Ty Cobb in right with George Sister at first and Eddie Collins second.

Han Long Connie Mack Philadelphia Buck Ewing Christy Mathewson Rube Waddell George Sister Eddie Callins Hans Wagner Jimmy Collin Frog Clarke Trig Speaker Ty Cobb

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