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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1922
Page
7
Connecticut athletes face uncertainty as the New Haven Raceys reject staging the state championship meet due to high costs. Organizers worry about securing a suitable sponsor and budget as the meet may be canceled before Labor Day if no organization steps in to finance medals and event operations.
Babe Ruth shows a strong surge in the Yankees' Western trip as he climbs beyond the .300 mark. He has hit consistently since St. Louis, with two doubles and two singles yesterday, plus improving fielding and smart, composed play.
Four of the top ten national ranking women advance to the Metropolitan singles finals at Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove. Notable players include Mrs. Molla B. Mallory, Marion Jessup, Mrs. May Sutton Buney, and Leslie Bancroft. Western stars Margerita Strahler and Marguerite Davis falter as Miss Gladys Hutchins and Katharine Garilnec prevail in doubles and singles.
Devastation ridden by Marentii captured the $10,000 Dominion handicap at Forterie Ontario on August 8. Mad Hatter finished second with Boniface third as the race was run on a slow track. The winner paid $11.50 for 7 in the mutuel.
Pittsburgh defeats Philadelphia 9 to 3 and 7 to 3 to take both games. Pirates accumulate 46 hits in the twin bill led by Tierney with four hits in each game and 19 hits in the second game to push the series total to 68. Russell, Walker, and Mokan contribute key hits as Pittsburgh seizes control with strong offense and solid defense.
Phil Krug seeks a rematch against Dave Rosenberg at the Velo drome next Monday night to crown a middleweight champion in New York. If successful Krug would surpass Mickey Walker of Jersey in progress and set up a Walker vs Krug bout for winter plans, as Walker must improve to keep interest high. Jer sey sports fans note Krug’s focus and Rosenberg study as he targets a repeat victory over the Brooklyn man.
Robert F. Herrick was named chairman of Harvard's new graduate rowing committee. Alexander Ladd announced the committee, signaling plans to augment Crimson coaching. Dr. R Heber Howe will shift to supervisory work while remaining supervisor of rowing.
The Harry Congdon Post American Legion seeks a permit to host a five-race series at Seaside Park late in September. If approved, the races would be the Legion’s first major track event at Seaside in almost a decade, with five jockey events and a sulky pace planned.
Washington pitcher Zachary delivered a tight night, allowing only one hit through five innings and two more in the sixth as the Senators defeated the Browns 3 to 1. The Nationals improved their lead as New York lost, with key hits and defensive plays shaping the game.
Governor McCray commented that Indiana laws may prevent prize fights like the Dempsey Brunnan match planned for Michigan City. He noted boxing contests would be reviewed under state law and indicated opposition to staging prize fights, with local officials briefed on enforcement and possible postponements.
North Randall race meet details show Peter Henley won the feature in 2:08 pace, with Dr. T. L. Cooper of Dayton claiming both divisions of the 2:08 class. The day featured straight heats only in the main event, as four of six scheduled races were decided.
New York reports Benny Leonard, the world lightweight champion, plans to retire from boxing possibly next spring or summer. He will stay active to boost earnings, touring Europe to fight Ernie Rice and potentially facing Tendler, Dundee, or White upon return.
Herman Taylor finally arranges his card for an open air show at Philadelphia Baseball Park on August 24. Star bout features Tommy Coughran of Philadelphia versus Gene Tunney of New York in eight rounds. Moran versus Harry Kid Brown of Philadelphia and George J. O. Chaney versus Wrance of California in eight rounds. Wagner versus Karl Baird completes the card.
Willie Szeenan, a rising lightweight, meets Jalamy Williams in a twelve round main event in Long Branch New Jersey. Also on the bill is a return bout between Van Sevéran and Bud Sprately, a twelve round affair.
Earl Baird, planning a comeback, has received numerous offers from New York area clubs and others for matches with top featherweights. He is rematched with Preddy Jacks at Queensboro on August 19 and with Kid Wagner in Philadelphia on August 24.
With a record of slatven stralelt games to their credit the Nevesles challenge any 12 to 15 year old team in the city for a game to be played onday morning at Old Mill Green at 10 o'clock. The Park City Tuntove, Orioles, Venice, Cus, and Millrose take notice.
Joe Lynch, the Jandy bantam champion, plans a Western tour starting Thursday despite many offer bids. Manager Mead says Lynch will visit Texas Rhode Island Missouri Ohio and other states, aiming for about twenty engagements before returning to defend the crown. A rumored $75,000 bid from Dave Driscoll to box Johnny Gray surfaced but was reportedly declined to keep Lynch’s West schedule.
The Saratoga season shows two year old colts with promise as August Belmont leads with Messenger and Osprey, while Exterminator, Martingale, and Dust Wiener vie for early supremacy. Belmont entrants Wilderness and Well Gate also attract attention as the meet progresses toward big stakes.
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