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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1922

Page

17

Rosenberg and Krug Set for Velodrome Bouts in New York

Rosenberg and Krug will meet at the velodrome on Monday with Dundee Frush, in a double featherweight card staged in New York by Tex Rickard. Phil Krug and Dave Rosenberg headline the first bout while Johnny Gunder faces Danny Frush on Tuesday. The New York boxing commission will recognize the winners as Gotham featherweight champions.

New York New York Boxing Commission Gotham Iy Tex Rickard Phil Krog New Jersey Dave Rosenberg Hileen Labor Day Kilbane Irrush Dundee Flush New Ueally Tex Rickard Chaney Johnny Hew Feathers Tle Dimdens Joseph Carrera Sxarkal Ming Jerussy Seaman's Jimmy Montgomery Maxer Gregany Herbert Johny Kata Twies Jelibane Kruggy Rosenberg Krak Simon Pure Mike Gibbons Joe Guas Iaokout Johnny Silbane Wiil New York Commission Johnny Wilson Pepper Martin J Martin Jxilbane

Cards Defeat Braves Again In Tight Contest

Cardinals beat the Braves 7 to 5 in Boston as Marilard thrives in the later innings. Geiner hits a triple and a homer driving in key runs while Lavan shines at short despite two errors. Boston defense struggles in spots as late rallies secure the win.

Boston St Lotia Marilard Freely Geiner Despits Lavan Theescere

Garl Mays In Hard Luck At Bat And On Mound

Garl Mays suffers a run of bad luck and poor support as the Yankees fail to back his pitching efforts. The dejected stretch includes a loss that ends a six game Yankee winning streak, with Mays again laboring under misfortune and defensive lapses.

Carl Mays Yankees Ee Bush Bob Shawkey Huey

Charley Grogan Sold to Washington Team Joins Senators

South Atlantic League star Grogan, a left handed pitcher from the Bronx, was sold by Charleston to the Washington American League club. He posted fourteen wins and eight losses this season and will join the Senators next month after coming from Rochester rehabs and a prior stint with the Giants in 1919 spring training.

Offered bout of Dempsey vs Gibrons at Shibe Park

Aug 10 Chicago report says promoter Louis Malis offered a fan night round bout between heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and Tom Gibrons of St. Paul. Eadie Kane, Gibrons manager, said he would accept if terms satisfy. The venue is Shibe Park Philadelphia and the fight would be staged next month.

Chicago Jack Dempsty Tom Gibrons St. Paul Shibe Park Philadelphia Eadie Kane Gigbon Louis Malis Kane

Arthur Fletcher May Become Phillies Manager in 1923

The piece discusses Arthur Fletcher potentially taking over the Philadelphia Phillies in 1923, comparing him to successful figures like McGraw and Evans. It notes Fletcher’s past with the Giants and his reputation, mentions negotiations and interest from major league clubs, and reflects on managerial prospects within the National League.

Arthur Fletcher May Phillies Billy Evans New York Philly Ayith McGraw Hiy Giants Caps Arthur Pletener Poo Alm Phiadelphia Nationalg Ghanga Ag Axtiner Eli McGraw Giants Roy Roy Reached the End Lg Highteing Pletcher Philies Louly Brooklyn Lo Ando Peperman Heydler Satronat League Wieteber Wad Step Matty McGinnis Lily Gilbert Dives Avin Reste Han Donnin Seymour Rawermin Murray Gurns Doyle Everace

Johnny Weisamuller Sets New 80 Yard Record

Johnny Weisamuller of Chicago established a new world record for 80 yards in the 100 yard freestyle event at the AAU national championships in Indianapolis. His time for the distance was 40 4-5 seconds, 0 feet better than the old mark, and he equaled his own world record for 100 yards with 2 4-8 seconds set in Honolulu months ago.

Indianapolis Johnny Weisamuller Chicago Aa. A. U Honolulu Lines Ren Sualis

Cardinals Hold Hope In Sherdel And Other Southpaws

In a preview of the National League pitching scene, Dizzy Sherdel of the St. Louis Cardinals stands out as a top left hander alongside the Giants and Pirates aces. At 26, he has emerged after a slow start, with an a strong season ahead, backed by Rickey’s shift to a slower delivery and refinement of a slow change. Burl Marsden’s 14 victories underline the depth behind the rotation as Busch Stadium eyes the coming battles.

Giants Arte Nekf Pirates Wilbur Cooper R. Louis ‘Cardinals Sherdel Ittsburgh Iuiem Mr. Sherdel Nacional Milwyater Anid Rage Josh Weai Tekey Sherdei Nakleven Burl Marslton

Christy Mathewson Visits Boyhood Town in Scranton Area

Christy Mathewson, former star of the New York Giants, spends days in his boyhood town near Scranton. He receives a warm welcome from local residents and plans to retire to Saranne Lake next Wednesday.

Christy Mathewson Sckastony Pu Fang New York

Offer $35,000 For Los Angeles Pitcher

Cincinnati Baseball Club offered $34,000 and four players for Mick Suimacth, righthand pitcher of the Los Angeles Club of the Pacific Coast League. Dymovich to report to Cincinnati next spring. William Wrigley Jr. confirms. Hy Patclsky, club president, says permission to finalize deals rests with him.

Los Angeles Cincinnati Mick Suimacth Dymovich Cinginnuti William Wrigley, Jr Inos Angelés Hy Patclsky

Americans Face Tough Paris Challenge in Track Meet

Paris hosts an international women’s track and field meet from August 3 to August 4 with 17 US entrants and 16 others from Belgium, England, Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Switzerland. American hopes hinge on Records set by sprinters and field athletes, while rivals from Czechoslovakia and Germany boast strong events.

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Milford Cup Four Matches Lead Early Round Play

In Milford Cup play the early rounds saw four matches contested as the field narrows toward the last sixteen. Pairings featured players such as Pendle, O Briain, Gy Laneva, Warner, and Pratt with several matches pending and others decided by margins of two to four games.

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Hawthone Kelly Seeks Fight With Johnny Wilson

Boston report outlines Hawthone Kelly chasing Johnny Wilson, titled holder of the middleweight crown in New York. Johnny McGrath, Wilson’s manager, boasts extensive club influence and has issued challenges, reportedly offering up to 1900 dollars as a personal incentive to box Wilson. Promoters say a bout with Belly is in the works, but Wilson reportedly ignores Kelly’s advances.

Boston Kelly Boxton Johnny Wilson New York Johnny McGrath Vity Weson Wtep Ince McGrat Hame Wilton Ale Edias Wilson

Major League Meeting to Change Rule Next Monday

New York Aug 10 John Heydler president of the National League announced a joint meeting of both major leagues would be held in Chicago next Monday to vote on proposed changes in the manistream drive as if one piece to world suppliers.

New York John Heydler National League Loday Chicago

Bill Tilden an Outsider at Montrose

National champion Bill Tilden, once a world title holder, tried to enter a Montrose tournament but failed to secure an introduction letter. Managers requested proof, which could not be produced, despite several players vouching for him.

Bill T Llden Halder Montrose

Patterson Aims for English Channel Swim This Month

Patterson plans his first attempt to swim the English Channel next week from Dover, with coach Baum predicting a potential new record if conditions are favorable. Sullivan and Toth are also training. Burgess and Webb are noted as prior Channel finishers, while weather and moonlight are cited as key factors.

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Vincent Richards Reaches Meadow Club Semifinals

Vincent Richards of Yonkers national junior champion and Davis Cup team member advances to the Meadow Club semi finals in the invitation singles after decisive wins. Howard Kinsey falls to Richards 6-3 6-1. Robert Kinney defeats Francis Hunter 6-9 4-6 6-4. Kashio beats Fischer 1-4 6-3. Shimizu defeats Beekman 6-1 6-1.

Souayeannnon Vincent Richards Yonkers Wilmee S. Kashie Japan Senzo Shimizu Robert? Ninney San Stonemen the Meadow Club Richards Howard Kinsey Kinney Robert Wa Francis T. Hunter New York Nationalcoof Kashio Garl Fischer Philadelphiay dGrd

Two Pants With Every Suit At Low Prices

A garment sale offers a complete two pants suit coat vest and two pairs of trousers cut and tailored from sunk cloth for as low as 23 dollars ready made. The offer promises a suit with measure tailored fit and guaranteed satisfaction. Exeter Trousers included sample kits available for those who cannot attend during the week with free samples for the family.

Exeter

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