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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1922

Page

17

Giants Beat Dodgers In Opener At Ebbets Field

Brooklyn opens season with 7 hits including Earl Smith home run as New York Giants defeat Dodgers 6 to 1 at Ebbets Field. Sherry Smith relieved early, Giants score runs in first two innings, Mamaux shelled, Douglas steady for Dodgers. Details include lineups, hits, errors and umpires.

Giants Dodgers Ebbetts Field Earl Smith Brooklyn New York Giants Ateusei Rawkless Sherry Smith Vance Scott Mamaux Douglas Taylor Pothan Myers Schmandt D. MaAmanx S. Smith Eli Schmandt Danehile Mengel Rawlings Jameson Smith Pancroft Bancroft Rewlings

Cleveland Rallies in Ninth to Beat Tigers 5-4

In Detroit on April 20 Cleveland trailed eight innings but surged in the ninth scoring three runs to defeat Detroit 5-4 in the opening American League game. Bagby earned the win for Cleveland with Morton pitching for Detroit.

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Johns Hopkins sprinter Charlie Clark shines at Charlottesville

Johns Hopkins star sprinter Charlie Clark, timed at 21.18 seconds for the 220 yard dash at Charlottesville, defeats Princeton’s McKim in a three way triangular with Princeton and Virginia. Clark, praised for early breakout form, is slated to run at Penn Relays and may face Yale and California competitors in upcoming circuit events.

Johns Hopkins Charlie Clark Baltimore Princeton Virginia Charlottesville Baltimore Medical School Pacific Coast Reac Clark McKim Baltimorean Pring Tnres Rolk Alan Woodring Syracuse Alt Ie Cony Lafayette Hutchinson Calfornia Harvard Stadium

Hagen and Kirkwood to Globe Trotters

New York April 2 The latest stars of the mashie and trick shot from the globe trotting brigade are Walter Hagen and Joe Kirkwood Austrian expert. They plan to sail from the Pacific coast in fall after key events in the United States. Their route includes Honolulu the Philippines China Australia with exhibitions returning via South Africa and likely France and England.

New York Mashie Ninlick Globe Walter Hagen Joe Kirwood Plung Magen Kirkwood Pacific Coast Honolulu Philipines China Austraia South Africa France England

Lewis Offered 26000 for Pesek Title Bout in Chicago

Chicago April 20 A straight purse of 26000 was offered to Ed Strangler Lewis, heavyweight wrestling champion, to meet Joan Pesek of Nebraska in a finish match in Chicago on June 17. The offer would set a Chicago wrestling purse record.

Chicago Strangler Lewis Joan Pesek Nebraska Theodora Roosevelt Post American Legion Pesok

Firpo Sees Dempsey Fight As Busy Afternoon Ahead

Argentine boxer Luis Firpo explains his aim to meet Jack Dempsey, recounts boxing beginnings in Buenos Aires, and describes his plan to stay in the United States until a title showdown. He reflects on past exhibitions, his mixed heritage, and his confidence in a future title shot.

New York Luis Firpo United States Separe Dempacy Tay Jose Gouiv Tay Rive Dempsey Mirpo Harry Wills Sam Langford Buenos Aires Ihen Beerife Soondn Witten Buenos Aras Sam America Flepa Hans Jack Dempsey

East vs Washington in Pacific Coast regatta preview

Washington and California varsity eights prepare for the June Poughkeepsie regatta. Washington fields a heavier, veteran-heavy lineup led by Captain Murphy, while California relies on newcomers with smoother action. Freshmen on California are favored. expect a tight race with California edging Washington in the rivalry and a predicted two-length lead for California in the freshman race.

Seattle Wash Pacific ‘Coast California Washington Lake Washington Sun Dodger Navy Washinton Murphy Shaw Ingram Pourhkeepsie Bruin Cubs California Pleba Golden State Tyrex Washington Freenman

Leet Is Elected Amherst Captain

Amherst, April 2 0 Joel In Leete 23 of Newtonville has been unanimously elected captain of the Amherst swimming team. Leete has been a team member for three years and is a steady point getter. He also excelled in football and contributed to the baseball pitching staff. He is a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. The Amherst Student Council voted to award him the crown for his season performance.

Amherst Joel Leete Newtonville Delia Upatlon Mounell Daron

Pete Herman May Sub For Buff Tomorrow

New York April 0 Pete Herman former world bantamweight champion will likely replace Johnny Buff for a title bout against Rattling Weoward of Philadelphia at the Ict Palace in Quakertown. Herman has been offered the match if he maintains 120 pounds ringside. Frank Tasax, Leonard Bun’s manager, set the condition. the bout was previously canceled due to inadequate weigh-in requirements.

New York Pete Hor Iman Johnny Buff Rattling Weoward Philadelphia Ict Palace Quakertown Hernan Frank Toc

Sieger to Meet Noble in May 2 Match

Sammy Sieger of the East Side is paired with Tommy Noble in a 12 round semifinal to face Pepper Martin Babe Herman for a 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden on May 2. They will weigh in at 2 o clock. Training began yesterday as Sieger’s camp settled in with Freddie Welgh. Delmont, the Memphis-born fighter, joins the scene as a possible contender with prospects.

New York Sammy Sieger Tommy Novie Bos Pepper Martit Babe Herman Madison ‘Square Ganon Tey Will Imake Freddie Welgh Gese Delmont Memphis Yatian Delmont

Giants Show Need Of Good Left Hand Pitchers

Article discusses the New York Giants needing more left handed pitching help early in the season. Manager McGraw weighs adding another southpaw, possibly to complement existing right handers like Ned, Douglas, Barnes, and McCullough, amid fan doubt and calls for stronger pitching depth.

Eeven Ginnie Ned Douglas Barnes Giants Noht Tate Sunmmee Tyne McGraw McCullough Toledo Mccullonugh Giant Wanda Arthur Necht Pilaher McCraw Fred ‘Toney Ryan Cecil Causey Pat Shea

Carnegie Tennis Team Plans Busy Season With USC Match

Carnegie Tech tennis is shaping up for a busy season with a planned match against the University of Southern California. Officials expect the contract to close in about a week or ten days. The squad is developing well and should reach peak condition well before the initial tournament. The track team under coach Ha Detlings is also training, aiming to avoid overwork as the unit prepares for a distant meet.

Pittsburg Apri Carnagie Tech University of Southern California Owl Daly

Penn State stars join international baseball ranks

Eight Penn Staters migrate to international competition led by Hugo Bezdek's former pupils. Myles Thomas to pitch for Reading, Glenn Willinger and others from Bezdek’s system join Turkey City and Reading clubs under managers Ban and Redskin, with Bezdak’s method shaping the team’s 1920s pipeline.

Ibe Hinker Jersey City Lits Hugo Bezdak Pony State Myles Thomas Hartford Campeign Glenn S Willinger Bezdek International Traine Waines Willinger Turkey City Ben Ban Providence Britimora Thomas Reading Nine Bendar Redskin New Waven Ring Haings Penn State Nlinge Inigo

Ford Car Enters Indianapolis 500 With Fronty-Ford

Indianapolis April 20 News wires report a Ford car will compete in the 500 mile dash at the Indianapolis speedway. The Fronty-Ford entry, boosted by a Fronty-Mord motor, will be prepared for speed and navigation with a wireless telephone system to receive pit messages. The vehicle, driven by the Chevrolet brothers Arthur and Louis Chevrolet, is noted for dirt track success and aims for high averages on the mile track.

Indianapolis Ford Sig Leazue Indiianapolis Motor Speedway Tae Ford Chevrolet Arthur Louis Pronty-Ford

Hawaii invites John Weismuller to island meets

Honolulu April 20 Johnny Weismuller eight teen swimmer of the Illinois Athletic Club has shown record breaking form in spring meets and has received a second invitation from the Hawaiian Amateur Athletic Union to participate in May and June meets in the Nawatan Islands.

Honolulu Johnny Weinsmuller Ilinois Athletic Club Nawatan Islands

Pirates release player to report to New York Giants

Dave Robertson was released by Pittsburgh and ordered to report to manager John McGraw of the New York Giants. Robertson began in the minor leagues with the Giants organization and is to report immediately to New York.

New York Norkole Dave Robertson New York Giants Robertson Pittsburgh John McGraw Cbertson

Bridgeport Trade Varsity Beats Faculty Nine 7 5

Bridgeport Trade School varsity defeats the Faculty nine 7 to 5 in seven innings at Seaside Park. Erics­son pitched for the Faculty while three Trade School hurlers handled ten hits. DeZensa led the winners with strong hitting. Wexler and Petrino added the only two safeties for the Faculty.

Bridgeport Trade School Seaside Park Ical Eriecson DeZensa Rita McQuitlans Pally Wexler Petrino

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