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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1922

Page

7

Eastern League discipline and batting leaders spar over rules

The article details calls for stricter conduct in the Eastern League amid widespread rule breaches. It highlights Jim Thorpe and Dick Loftus as focal points, notes Bayrs and Shay among top batters, and lists season averages and pitching leaders from New Haven, Worcester, and Bridgeport as teams push for standings clarity.

Jim Zenur Adie Bayrs Elmer Boman Tayrs Averarea Thrope Fg Bayrsa Jim Thorpe Dick Loftus Hart O'Neil Haytford Mt Thorpe Senators Thorpe Hartford Toca Dan O'Neil Jeck Flynn Worcester Senseffell New Haven Bayrs Shay Martin Bowmin Hargreaves Rhonda St. Angelo Wilson Malone Joe Yoo Ja Bridgeport Cha Pross

Walter Hagen Won't Defend Western Open Title

Detroity, August 2. Walter Hagen, British and Western Open champion, will not defend the Western Open title at Oakland Hills on August 22 due to schedule conflicts with exhibitions in the East with Joe Kirkwood the Australian star.

Detroly Walter Hagen Oakland Hille Hagen Joe Kirkewood

NO CHANCE FOR KAPLAN-CHANEY BOUT AT PRESENT

Kid Kaplan remains sidelined after a defeat last Thursday at Hanover Park and in a future match with Andy Chaney seems unlikely. Chaney recuperates from surgery and plans mid October training, aiming to return with two or three tune-up bouts before facing top foes. Chaney’s manager Eddie Mead eyes planned matches with Johnny Dundee and other stars.

Kid Kaplan Kid" Wagner Philadelphia Hanover Park Quanter Lity Bey Hig Mind Baltimorean Andy Chaney Chaney Tas Baltimore Ying Fang Cats- Kill Roosevelt Hospital Eddie Mead Baltimorean Oschaebr Aimssiz Tohnny Dundee Pepper Martin Danny Flash

Chaney Seeks Featherweight Crown Before Winter

Chaney aims to dethrone Kilbane and win the featherweight title before winter. Meriden reports an upcoming boxing match in Waterbury pitting Kagine and Shuerne, while Kaplan pushes to bring Shugrue into the ring on reasonable terms.

Chaney Seaton Johnny Kilbane Irig Meriden

Oxford Will Get Star in Stevenson

Oxford will gain a valuable track star next fall as William E Stevenson, Princeton captain last year, moves to study law as a jointly funded scholar at an English university. Stevenson set the senior A A A dash record, earned eight points in dual meets with Harvard and Yale, and led Princeton’s athletics class of 1922. He captained Fairlips Andover Academy track and served as senior council president.

Princeton N.oa Oxford William E. Stevenson Hal Steve Aia Acuerd Cinché A. A. le Harvard Ya.e Sierenson Capt Rudd Stevenson Rinceton Fairlips Andover Academy

Moore to Meet O'Dowd in Columbus Bout

Pat Moore of Memphis will face Eddie O'Dowd of Columbus in a twelve round decision scheduled for August. The bout, announced from Avenue 13 in Columbus, marks a major featherweight clash for both fighters with the winner gaining momentum in the region.

Columbus Ohio Ave Pat Moore Memphis Eddie O'Dowd AH Hyonsed

Giants Rally To Fourth Straight Win In Braves Tilt

New York Giants secured a 4 3 victory over the Boston Braves as Virgil Barnes earned the win in his first start for the Giants. Barnes worked two innings despite early trouble. Oeschger lasted longer for Boston. Frisch, Kopf, and Rawlings contributed key plays while Groh, hurt in the fourth, left the game. Oeschger issued two walks, Barnes struck out seven for New York, and Meusel had a hit while Barnes drove in a run. Time of game not stated.

New Tore New York Giants Tofay Vireti Barnes New York Bancroft Grom Rawlings Meusel Young Rf O Kelly I Stenwel Smith Barnes Oeschger Ith Kopf Pennsylvania California Triden and Johnson Dohertys Brookes Wilding

300 TO COMPETE IN A C H JOUST AT TORRINGTON

The Ancient Order of Hibernians of Torrington will stage a mammoth track meet at Fucesenieh park Torrington next Sunday afternoon. A program of seven events has been arranged by F P Quinn in charge. Starters include Bou Moakleter and Bo Butler with possible stars Sid Leslie and others. Teams like Bridgeport A C New Haven Hatners New Britain A A and Stamford A C may enter.

Order of Hibernians of Torrington Fucesenieh Park F P. Quinn Qiwan Bridge- Port Capings Company Um Grant Tinepeper A. C Georgetown Cnller Ray Bridgepot New Haven Hatners New Britain A. A Stemford A. C

Black Rocks Rally To Edge Fairfield In Pitchers Duel

In a Bullara field classic, Black Rocks defeated Fairfield A by a tight late rally. Risley held Fairfield to three hits while Herb struck out several Rocks. Fairfield’s Ho0009002-2 Herb and Below: Risley and Guldo.

Bullara Field Fairfield A Black Rocks Risley Herb Rocks Rishey Hern Tisley Watson Faifield Condorn Sos Fairfield A Guldo

Virtues, Cash, and Sports Dominance Across Nations

Grantland Rice surveys sport's cycle from boxing to golf and tennis, praising U S strength led by Jones Evans Guilford Tilden Johnson and a strong baseball scene in St Louis while noting Leonard's busy title reign and Kramer’s quarter-century career as a model of clean living and endurance.

United States Golf Tennla U. S. of A Lce Jones Evans Oulmar Guilford Tilden Johnston Tien

Richards Retains Southampton Title in Singles Final

Vincent Richards of Yonkers defeated Robert Kinpe es of San Francisco in straight sets 6-3 6-4 to win the Southampton singles crown at Meadow Club. The Kinsey brothers won the doubles title in five sets over Richards and Hunter, while Helen Hooker and Howard Yoshell claimed the mixed doubles. The article also notes opinions on public interest and baseball issues, with references to players and match-play speculation.

Southampton WN. T Vincent Richards Yonkers N. C Robert Kinpees San Francisco Meadow Club Kinsey Brothers Robert Howard Richarda Francis T. Hunter New Rochelle Misa Helen Hooker Greenwich Genn Howard Yoshell Brooklyn Mise Blor- Ludge Landis Once Johnson Shaj Robert Kinsey

ANZACS Hope 10 Trim French At Longwood Today

Boston August 13 French and Australia in Devin Cup semi final at Longwood. Australia in better shape to press for match advantage while French players expect improved play after postponement. Anderson ill with fever as O Hara Wood and Patterson show progress. Gobert and Cochet for France plan to stay if France advances, with Gobert vs Wood and Patterson vs Cochet on tomorrow's schedule.

Boston France Australia Longswood Cricket Club Spain James O. Anderson Gerald L. Patterson Pat O'Hare Wood Patterson O'Hara Wood Anderson Cochet Gobert Jean Borotra Newport R Leek Wood

Middleweight title fight headlines New York bill

In New York Velodrama tonight Dave Rosenberg of Brooklyn meets Phil Krug of Here Vis on a fifteen round middleweight title bout. The New York State Athletic Commission vacated Wilson and Kilbane titles leading to a disputed championship status across states. Rosenberg enters as favorite at 2 to 1 with Krug a dangerous foe, while a co feature pits Frankie Jerome versus Jack Wolfe in a bantamweight clash and other undercard bouts fill the card.

Phil Krug Dave Rosenberg New York Rosenberg Creb Krug Kilbane Iynorxt Det Dundee Fide Kilbane Wilson Milbane Tt Jis Augie Ratner Vomny Robson Tammy McAleer Zulu Kid Marty Cress Jimny Dureey Bert Callma Jack Lone Jimmy O'Gatty Ist Mike Gibbons Stallay Doe Tehrs Harrison Sa7reentrant Mody Nancher Alwhoy Stong King Kiug Han Harrison Boxer Mikel Ogowd Eddie Lowi Borpash Georgie Ward Trunk Qwitl Ha Sammy Cohen Elina Flores Jimmy, Katz Jimmy Kirk Paul Clements Bovis Frank Johns la Ache Russell Perlstein

Elm Street Cubs Beat Housatonic Midgets 4 0

The Elm Street Cubs defeated the Housatonic Midgets yesterday by a four to zero score. Elm Street pitcher Cesero started for the Midgets and lasted until the third inning before being relieved by Castaldo who yielded ten hits. The Cubs' pitcher fanned eleven, walked two, and allowed four hits.

Elm Street Cubs Housatonic Saccone Cesero Castaldo

Trans Defeat Lenox Nine 3 2 In Tight Victory

A challenged game saw Trans defeat Lenox 3 to 2 after Lenox led early. Hayes pitched superbly for Trans with thirteen strikeouts while Lenox outhit Trans but could not convert. Key players included Nelson Hl and Kinney in a game marked by strong defense and timely hitting.

Trang Lenox Songlde Park Hayes North End

Stamford Nine Defeats Shires in Berkshire Clash

Stamford Bt Marys edges Berkshires 5 to 4 as Lack City tallies in third but Colgan shuts them down. Garay and Macleske lead the defense with Macleske leaving injured after being hit. Pollock and Colgan each tally two hits. Gaffansy and How handle four chances in the field as St Marys top the Shires in a tight Berkshire league matchup.

Marys Stamford Berkshires Lack City Colgan Saints Garay Shires Leo Macleske Pollock Millow Getling Gaffansy Fay

Pittsburgh golfers vie for National Pro Tourney title

In Pittsburgh at the Quincy County club, Oliver Pes vies Marc Ef and other notable players in the National Professional tournament. A crowd favorites Geng Shrazen and Pittsburgh prospect enter aiming for champions, with competition opening tomorrow.

Pittsburgh Tore Ouienor Countey Club Oliver Pes Vies Marcef Walle Phew Gakment Cotter Saulaty Prille Condineon Geng Shrazen Pittshursh

Cavvy Cravath to Become Scout for Millers

Minneapolis reports Cavvy Cravath, famed major league and American Association outfielder, will join as scout for the Millers. Cravath, once a home run leader in the National and American Leagues, ends his active playing career and moves into scouting duties after a decade with the Minneapolis club.

Minneapolis Minn Liem Gavvy" Cravath American Association National League Association Gravatn Minneapola Efoy Millers Senor Ar Lodsl

Spencer Leads In 1922 Newark Bicycle Championships

At the local velodrome Augie Spencer of the Newark Athletic Club won a five mile race in 11 minutes 1.25 seconds. His teammate Willie Grimm finished second as Newark clinched the championship with 16 points. Elmer Bundt of Buffalo finished fourth in today’s race and second in the series with 14 points. Spencer led the day with the overall series third place at 48 points.

Newark Augie Freq Spancer Willie Grimm Elmer Bundt Buffalo X.Y Spencer Rtoday

Building Consumer Good Will Through Advertising

Good will from manufacturers matters, but real sales depend on consumer demand. Advertising informs the public about merits, helping dealers offer products at a profit. When consumers demand the product and dealers prefer it, steady sales follow. Polished by the PostTelegram in cooperation with The American Association of Advertising Articles.

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