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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
7
Waco Texas Aug 16 Cleveland Indians signed Jim Kenrick star outfielder from A and M Cotlere after a 30 home run season in semi pro circles. He will report at Tris Speaker at once.
Rey Gardiner, star right hander sought by Gene McCann, will join the Rochester International club per yesterday BD announcement. Gardiner plans to stay with the International hoping for a shot in the Big Show next year.
Dan Caren, pro at Beardeley Park, has arranged a Newsappe pat Mens tournament at Beardslay Park on August 28. The affair will be opened to all local reporters and suburban correspondents. It is expected that more than entrants will enter the tournament. Many prizes have been offered by local merchants.
Aug 18 Fairfield A A team suffered a 74 point loss to Karm Terminal of Bridgeport at Legion Field. Risley pitched well for Fairfield and Moran’s errors hurt the home team while H Watson contributed notably amid a muddled report of the game action.
Boston wins 5 to 3 behind six hits and strong passes by Mack. Chicago rookie pitcher struggled as Schalk and reliever Hodge mixed on the bench after a double steal that produced two runs. Falk hit a homer as the ball sailed over right field.
Fairfield County American Legion athletic committee meets in Norwalk to plan horse races at Seaside Park and the Legion track meet. Delegates from Stamford Norwalk Bridgeport Fairfield Danbury and Stratford expected to attend.
Gene Sarazen, former champion, defeated Jock Hutchison in a tense 36 hole match at Sont Country Club Pittsburgh to advance in the national professional championship. Hutchison led late, but Sarazen sank a decisive five on the 14th or 15th and held the edge to the end, setting up a clash with Bob Cruikshank.
Eastern League results from Bridgeport, Albany, Worcester, New Haven, Waterbury and others. Scores include Bridgeport 43 Albany 2 and New York 3 Philadelphia 10, with several second games and upcoming matches listed. Also notes interleague results and player lineups with early 20th century team references.
The Berkshires meet Fairfield Legion in a high grade league tilt Sunday at Terlon AcL The Fairfield squad has been hitting at a brisk pace and aims to slow Shires on the mound DIOFHA MIL Ge leads the Legion offense while Lordy Stole handles catcher duties in a pivotal game
Annapolis Aug 13 The Navy and Penn State anticipate a pivotal November showdown that could decide national college football standings. Both teams boast strong backfields and new talent with Ward and Shapis among Navy plebes and Penn State rebuilding after key losses. The schedule includes away games at Philadelphia and a home slate featuring Bucknell Georgia Tech and Army.
Bestep Bure led Bridgeport Traco school interclass meet at Seaside Park with wins in 100 yard and 220 yard dashes while placing in long jump and shot put. Burr clocked 28 4-10 seconds in the furlong and helped set a lively tone as McQuillan Norman and Rogerson posted top times and distances. Officials and instructors named, as the event promises advancement to the Spree Talent panel, with several local athletes earning multiple places and new school marks.
Indiana governor Warren McCoey blocks a Labor Day heavyweight bout between Dempsey and Brennan citing state law and an attorney general opinion. The move follows prior similar actions and a pending investigation into distinguishing prize fights from boxing exhibitions. Benny Leonard’s status is noted as he can no longer fight with dental issues. he will manage his weight and participate in later events.
Mrs Mallory and Miss Bancroft lead a crowded field as the Pacific coast’s Helen Wills and Mrs May Bundy win key matches in the women’s national turf singles. Wills defeats Marian Jessup in three sets while Bundy beats Martha Bayard in three, setting up semi finals with Mallory and Bancroft amid strong play at the West Side club.
Chicago batter Houlihan was knocked from the mound in the fourth inning as the Cubs defeated the Braves 9 to 4. Osberna and Gibson powered offense with homers and solid hits, while Hollocher and Powell starred for Boston on base paths.
Harvard track coach William J. Bingham will resign as coach and assistant graduate treasurer of the Athletic Association in December to become president of J. Monnier Inc. of Boston, dealers in surgical rubber supplies. In two years he built a team that defeated Yale and Princeton and shared credit with Yale in taking Cambridge Oyster track last summer. Gene Tunney has been matched by manager Frank Bagley to fight Carl Danner, Swedish heavyweight, in a twelve round main event at Ocean Park A.A. in Long Branch, N.J. on Friday September 1.
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