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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
9
Chicago won 4 to 3 over Pittsburgh in ten innings as Ray Grimes produced timely hitting with three hits including the tying and winning runs. Hollacher added a key single in the tenth to set up the final score, and Grimes delivered his third hit for the decisive run.
Harvard varsity and junior crews readied to race the University of Pennsylvania on the Charles River. Penn enters as favorites after beating Yale, with Joe Wright coaching an eight. Harvard’s lineup, chosen by Dr. Howe, includes Appleton Webb Henry Storey Hubbard Morgan Muller Amory and Carson, aiming for a 17 to 18 mile race.
Bert Cole, Tigers rookie pitcher, shut out St Louis as Detroit beat the Browns 8 to 2 in St Louis. Williams’ homer halted play briefly. Cole allowed two singles in four at bats for a complete game win with Bayne on the mound for St Louis. Notable plays: Cutshaw drove in three, Willams stole bases, and a double play aided Detroit’s defense. Score at end: Detroit 8, St Louis 2.
Princeton coach Dr J Duncan Spaeth nears decision on whether the Orange or Black eight will represent Old Nassau in the May 6 opener against Harvard and Navy. A Friday trial pitted the two crews, with the Black oars edging the Orange in a half mile sprint by ten feet, amid Barclay Seuil's absence affecting Orange speed. The Orange used a new port-stroke shell built by Mulley of Philadelphia, differing in seating and a flatter bottom, and may face the Navy and Harvard if Princeton's varsity vote goes against Milne's boat.
New York on April 26 Chief Bender an Indian pitcher lauded Ty Cobb Glorie Yonnager of the Detroit Timers as the greatest player of all time. He credited Cobb and Crawford with hard work against his pitching while noting Jones troubled him most in Philadelphia Athletics days. Bender plans to start a league game later as Reading resumes the season. Red Wingo homered to spark Toronto's 7 6 comeback win over Reading.
Lenox Stars edged the American Midgets 11 to 9 yesterday afternoon. Team manager notes Lenox would like to schedule next games and provides contact at 105 Linen Ave City for inquiries.
Washington University crew will maintain daily workouts after a pen-length victory over California, aiming to compete in the June 26 Poughkeepsie regatta. Officials say financing plans are nearly settled and predicts continued oarsmanship could push them toward the national title.
Grantland Rice surveys American cities as potential leading baseball towns and lauds racing's coming season. He weighs star power from Speaker to Ruth and Mih, notes Morvich and other horses, and comments on Dempsey Willard era contrasts.
New York April 28 Babe Herman California featherweight favored by Jack Britton to defeat Vincent Pepper Martin of Brooklyn in a fifteen round bout at Madison Square Garden next Tuesday night. Britton, training with Herman at John O'Reilly's Gymnasium, praised Herman's speed and punching power, predicting a knockout potential despite Martins own quickness.
New York April 46 fifty nine others nominated two year olds for the $2,500 added Spring Juvenile Stakes at Pimlico. Race at four and a half furlongs decided Tuesday May 9. Lin up includes Elmer with many youngsters. Ramocag stable, Cosdex, Whitney, Salmon, Madden among leaders. Whitney nominees include Enchantment and past spring juvenile winners from 1917 to 1920 led by Kalipalle and Careful.
Yale leads a strong field as the Penny Relay Carnival returns to Franklin Field with college, prep, and high schools. The one mile and two mile relays loom as record prospects as Princeton, Penn State, Georgetown, Cornell, and Chicago field fast teams.
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