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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1922

Page

11

Lavery Stars as Hilltoppers Defeat Wilby High 6 to 2

Paddy Lavery pitched for Bridgeport High, limiting Wilby to four hits as the Hilltoppers won 6 to 2 at Seaside Park. Reilly and Cremins led offense with key hits, while Lavery fanned 19 and walked one. The Bridgeport lineup included Conner, Colline, and Berger, with Higgins, Tehan, and Maloney contributing solid defense and runs. The team prepares for the N I U Intercollegiate event, aiming for strong showings in multiple events.

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Series of International Track Meets Planned in London

London April reports a planned series of inter university track meets between British and American teams. John St. McGovern states Oxford Cambridge observers will guide. Harvard Yale Princeton Cornell Cambridge and Oxford squads are named for Londons 1923 events with further US teams considered.

London Tingle John ST. McGovern University of Peralvatia Osford Ocanoridge Guidal McGovern Pennsylvania Sagain United States Flan Tale Harvard Oxford Cams Nuawner Cambrid Princeton Cornell Yale Golar Ments Amule

Bridgeport and Stamford Boxers Set May 8 Meet

Bridgeport amateur boxers clash with Stamford millslingers in an Inter City tournament at the State Sheck Casino on May 8. Weigh classes from 112 to 73 pounds compete under Captain Baums supervision, marking the locals third straight win over the Lock City in inter city bouts.

Bridgeport Stamford Millslingers Staty Sheck Baum Park City

Venice A. C. Nine to Play Red Sox Team

Venice A C and the Hogasa brothers line up against the Red Sox tomorrow afternoon at the diamond. Tous will pitch while Patsy Bogash handles the receipt. The Venilee infield lists Bogash Leu Boxneh Lia Tessainey Havash Palmer Bandy Shi Palmer Devo Attensia and Damato in the outfield and infield roles.

Berkshires to Meet St James Tossers at Josephs Oval

The Berkshires face St James Tossers tomorrow at Josephs Oval at 3 PM. Saints and Berkshires each revealed rosters, with Colgan on the mound for Genk and Wasserman catching for the Saints. Emrsun, Brazil and Lancaster listed on the Saints roster.

Berkshires ST. James St.jJamox Joseph’s Oval Saints Berkslshires Colgan Genk Churneyrshires Wasserman Emrsun Brazil Lancaster

Canadian Enter Gold Cup Rowing Entry In Philadelphia

Canadian amateur rowing champion A Belvea from St Johns Nova Scotia enters the Philadelphia Gold Challenge Cup. The race on June 4 over a 1.25 mile Schuylkill course begins at 6 pm in Avenue. Contenders include Walter Hoover Duluth Paul Costello and Tom Rooney. Rooney and Gilmore to contest June 1 preliminary to fill four-boat limit.

Philadelphia MilLton A.belvea Schuylkil Belvea St. Johns Nova Scotia Avenue Walter Hoover Duluth Paul Costello The Bachelors Tom Rooney Undines New York Gilmore Rooney

Providence Park to Host Braves Opening Sunday

The Providence semipro club will host the Boston Braves this Sunday at the new Kinkaid Park. Johnny Cooney, American Thread pitcher last season, is expected to start for Boston. State and city officials are to attend the opening game as Providence plans further big league attractions and matches with the New York Giants and the Red Sox later this spring.

Providence Boston Braves Johnny Cooney Braves New York Giants Red Sox Kinktay Park

Larsen Declines Red Sox Offer to Stay at Wharton

Philadelphia April 21. Walter Larson star at the University of Pennsylvania declines immediate departure to join the Boston Red Sox. He will finish his Wharton School studies in June and seeks a summer stint with a semi pro team before serving the Major League club making him the best offer.

Philadelphia Walter Larson The University At Pennsylvania Pftcning Stam Boston Red Sox Larson Wharton School

Seabrights Challenge to Local Youth Teams

The Seabrights of Slack Rock challenge any 15 to 13 year old team in the city. They have an open date for Sunday and would like to hook any Inival team without a game. Address provided: Manager o Weallin 149 Gowprecict avenue, or all Burnum 6242-4.

Selbrights Seabrights Slack Rocks Addrew O Weallin Gowprecict Avenue Burnum

Comedian Altrock Outdoes William Tell Stunt

Nick Altrock, famed Washington vaudeville performer, attempts a William Tell style stunt by placing a golf ball on his nose and driving it off with a bat or club. His risky act risks serious injury, warns observers including Babe Ruth who notes the danger of missing the target.

Nick Altech Washington Wiliem Wiliam Mick Anyerie Nick Altrock Walter Johnson Stanley Harris Jim Thompson

Roush Must Sign or Be Suspended Today

Cincinnati sources report Cincinnati Reds officials to meet in Cincinnati with N L club leaders as Ronach faces pressure to sign by 6 pm tomorrow or risk suspension. A telegram from Rousch in Oakland City Indiana indicated talks with Reds owners before continuing. The move follows a $14.00 offer for months of play as negotiations continue.

Cincininati Ronach Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Supro Rousch Oakland City Indiana Reds Ht Wag

Scholastic Relays At Penn Field Draw Strong International Field

Philadelphia April 71 Scholastic teams prepare for the Amer ionm preparatory and high school championships at Franklin Field. Hamilton Collegiate Institute of Ontario leads an international entry likely to win two of three events. Pensylviania entries include Frankford West Philadelphia Lawrenceville Newark Central and more. Lawrenceville returns with Mat Gels aiding a fast one mile and two mile relay hopes as Mercer sburg Exeter Huntington join the preparatory one mile relay field.

Philadelphia Franklin Field Hamilton Collegiate Institute Hamilton Ontario Canada Rustato Pennsylvania Frankford West Philadelphia Jarsty Lawrenceville Newark Central Ohio Lakewood Akron Town Cedar Rapids District of Columbia Washington Central Danber Medey New York City la Same Mat Gels Mercersburg Hill Exeter Huntington

Princeton Names New Baseball Captain MacPhee at Second Base

Walter Scott MacPhee of Brooklyn was elected captain of Princeton University baseball, succeeding Thomas McNamars who resigned. MacPhee is in his third year and plays second base for the team.

Princeton N. J Walter Scott MacPhee Brooklyn Princeton University Thomas Mh, McNamars MacPhee

Young athletes mocked as busts haunt field of fame

A long column catalogs rising stars who failed to meet lofty promises. It names Bob Fitzsimmons Jr and Glenn Killinger among others, tracks highs and abrupt declines across baseball, football, horse racing, golf, track, and cycling, and notes recent prospects like Sandy Wiener facing skeptical futures.

Ygian Bob Fitzsimmons Young Bob Reeves Pioneer Club New York Young Fitz Marty O'Toole Mathewson Rip Collins Cleveland Melancholy Bank Boston Glenn Killinger Penn State Hugo Taexack Yankee Bendek Pease Gienn Killinger Joe Wihoil Witchita Wis Wilhelt Srit Toke Jimmy O'Connell California Polo Grounds Giants Man O' War Playfellow Man O’ War Plaxfellow My Piny Runstar Morvigh Runatar Morvich A. H Spreckles California Aportaman Sugar Musenate

Columbia Crew Shakes Up Lineup For Pennsylvan ia Trip

Tim Rice reshuffles Columbia's first eight after a tough practice with changes moving Cat. Ralph Swineburne from three to seven and Oscar Thoes from six to bow. The fres hman eight will race against Pennsylva nia and Princeton in prep for the Childs Cup on the Schuylkill River.

New York Ralph Swinehurne Prowle Brod White Perris Attar Wah Buffalo Las Swinburne Oscar Thoes Ix Thees Tuffalo Crigwold Ferrin Edward Kelly Freschman Agiinst University At Pennsylvaia Princeton Schuylkill River Philadelphia

Good Bike Racing Card At Newark Velodrome

At the Newark velodrome on Sunday afternoon May Faton and Arthur Spencer will meet in a premise match race. Alfred Grillar will make his first appearance of the Bearon riding against Oridnda Tani. In his first professional appearance Robby Walthaurshau of the Dixie will ride.

Fty Newark Faton Arthur Spencer Alfred Grillar Bearon Oridnda Tani Robby Walthaurshau Dixie Dave Lands

St George Eleven to Meet Meriden at Meadows

St George eleven faces Meriden at Meadows in a crucial State League battle for first honors. Juniors meet Hollister as Thistles and St George juniors clash in the other derby for the league crown. Local stars Roy and Shaw expected to anchor the lineup as Meriden’s strong squad pressures the locals.

ST. George Meriden Meadows Hollister Thistles Thy Sy George Sotedr Meidows Tomorman Attecugen Merident Manchester Adive Big Geason Wilroy

Pinky Mitchell May Meet Benny Leonard in World Title Bout

Chicago April 21 Pinky Mitchell lightweight weighs in as a possible opponent for Benny Leonard in the world welterweight championship bout set for Madison City Indiana. Promoter Oscar Monahan announced the plan noting Fitzsimmons will meet Billy Mitchell of Milwaukee here today. Mitchell had been slated to face Leonard in Milwaukee on New Year’s Day but the bout was postponed due to Mitchell’s shoulder strain.

Chicago Pinky Mitchell Benny Leonard Mideon City Ind Ussionmona Fitzsimmons Billy Mitchell Milwaukee Mitchell Leonard

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