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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1922

Page

6

Stauffer Fires a One Hit Game as Americans Win

Giant scout Watched Waterbury pitcher Stauffer allow only two hits over ten innings while Bridgeport won 1-0. Schmehl impressed in centerfield and on defense, while Burkett and Ed Get McGraw discussed prospects for the big show. Stauffer fanned seven and escaped a late Waterbury rally as Eisenhower-era style defense kept the visitors off the bases.

Stauffer Waterbury Giant Scout Singere Burkett Kohaperone Phil Douglas Seans Arandstead Newfield Park LeigniEd Stauffer Geng McCannshing Hota Billy Gilbert Satan Burkett Lehigh Jorn Get McGraw Tts Boidgert Sean Chants Bridee Seer Wyeni Faller Moses Fulter Gil Stauffer Moses King Ierinniez Annie Hoaklays Schmehl Sectn Cousintau Ridgeport Kingdon T Cs Fabue Bat Cousincar Mer Fordham Inso Loftus Wingdon Reime Jar Smith Fuller Emmerich Aay Torphy Bobby Kerstone Rodree Cs Pall Sohmehl Miller Cousinear Eagle Braufter Gehmehl Brassco Gligr Bernioett Piten Hut McCant Ed Tvieg Expe i Schauffel Emmerhat Bridgeport Jet Hase Cousingau Poubic Stauffer Jerbury Ort Sauffer Struce Dmpires Conroy

Shape Up For Cycle Races In Bridgeport

The Board of Recreation with the Bridgeport Cycle Dealers Association has put the ring in top condition for the Sunday races at 3 o'clock. Organizers expect entrants from across the state as John McCormish works to finalize arrangements by Saturday. Harvey Bright returns to boxing duties after a vacation to Box on Thursday the eighth at the Broadway Club in Brooklyn, facing Dutch Brandt in a twelve round bout, while Sonny Smith meets Terry Miles in another scheduled twelve rounder.

Board of Recreation Im Bridgeport Haves Seasign Harvey Bright Broadway Club Brooklyn Dutch Brandt Sonny Smith Terry ‘Milles

Fortune Twirls Ponys 10 Win Over Champions

Fortunes Twirl Ponies defeat Pittsfield in a high scoring game. Aug Karmanela beat Pittsfield and Gary Fotline starred for the visitors with hitting and pitching. Snover also pitched well as the Elks Day celebration featured Ex mayor John F. Pitzer and President O Neill.

Fortune

Tryon Withdraws From B A C Newark Meet

Eddie Tryon of Bridgeport an all around athlete will not compete at the Newark B A C events or national championships next month as he plans to join Colgate University football. He must give up track until the indoor season and Connecticut A A U will replace him. Roy Welch of Bridgeport Sprint Team is named as potential replacement as Stamford fields a balanced squad.

Eddie Tryon Bridgeport A American Legion Newark Tryon Colgate University Connecticut A. A. U Roy Welch Bridgeport Unites Pracy Stamford

Hall Teams Win In Title Series At Seaside

The Hall playground team defeated Lafayette, champions of the West, 3 to 1 in the opening game of their three game series at Seaside. Ray Cassidy pitched superbly with strong support from Coleman. The Lafayette squad struggled against the East Side attack. The second game is set for Friday with a deciding game if Lafayette wins.

Hall Playground Tam Lafayenneeam Guy Ray Cassidy Coleman Lafayette

Americans to Play Springfield Today Lead by Gene McCann

Gene McCann's Americang will journey to Springfield today for a one day erond against Saint John Wimmel's clan, a match shaping fifth place in the O'Neil circuit. The Joint team ends its Springfield visit this month with Bridgeport due for two more games there.

Gene McCann Springfield Saint John Wimmel Bridgeport Sprinefield Springfiuid Park City Hillice

Angelo Defeats Gabe Lawrence in Freeport Stadium Bout

Angelo defeats Gabe Lawrence in New York at Freeport Stadium on Monday night. The Stamford weightlifter mauled Lawrence, tying a straight win in the Leonard division and gaining a seven pound weight advantage.

Angela Stamford Hla Wity Gabe Lawrence Albany Dha Freeport Stadium New York Angelo'e Lawrence

Browns Beat Red Sox as St Louis Leads

St Louis wins behind Ferguson strong early work as Boston struggles. The game details include Wright’s fourth inning exit after a double, Van Gilder and Puller delivering key at bats, and Ferguson earning the win. Losing pitcher Ferguson, umpires Hildren and Dineen, time listed as Lis.

Boston St. Lola Atrorlesa Bal Toon Towali Glo Hale Negar Cleveland Kees Ferguson St. Louis Wright Pratis Doulie Hails Gingle van Gibace Pergusen Perdy Piercy Dulidg UL Oma Gerber McManu FE Son van Glider Plerey van Guder Ain Wrighe Tdurnah Wild Ditehevel- Jerton Sbal Russy Wisindmy van Gilder Porgugon

New Haven Wins In Uneven Baseball Tilt At Home

In a burst filled with hits and errors New Haven pulled ahead as Carrigan’s pitching and fielding supported by strong batters led to a high scoring game. Miline and Taylor contributed key plays while Nod shots and miscues shaped the late innings.

Caddies Tourney At Beardsley Park This Week

The annual caddies tournament at Beardsley Park starts today with many city caddies and players entering. Notable participants include Gene Sumnzen, Chick Bevans, Eaty Jones, and Francis Quimet, among others, as organizers expect strong competition and wide participation.

Beardsley Park Din Carten Club Cartier Aronstar Q Eaidde Gene Sumnzen Chick Bevans Eaty Jones Ag Francis Quimet II Permin

English golfers win at Hartford in daily match play

Ade Hartford reports Genrae Duncan and Aba Mitehe Hea defeated Bobby Andrews of New Maven and Alex Bird 5 and 3 at Seguin Rolf club. Duncan, former British Open champion, won six of the last eighteen holes while Andrews set a morning course record with a 73.

Hartford Ade Genrae Dyncan Aba Mitehe Hea Bobby Andrews New Maven Alex Bird Sequin Pre Seguin Rolf Club Duncan Andrews Andrews Lind Mitchell

Syracuse Club Announces West Conference Standouts

In Syracuse New York on August 34 Pur ehage gf jtcher Ward of Abilene and gutfelder Comstosic of Amarilio of the West ext. louisuo were announced by President Barthstonew of the Syracuse club tonight.

Syracuse N.Y Purehage

Young Lary Favored To Win From Pete August at Arena

Eastern League card set for Monday at Stat gtree Arena features Young Lary favored in a bout vs Pete August with plans for six rounds. The event includes Griffin’s comeback against Johnny Derry and Saviola to box final with Saviola expected to dominate Young Holtman and a six round bout for Gaver Young Siverberg.

Young Lary Pete Arena Monday Saviola Young Holtman New Havenn Johan Mason Champen Ae Gaver Young Siverberg Og Shelton Ke Mex Gee Michael FP O'Conner Wil

Lawyers Defeat Doctors at Beardsley Park Golf Match

The Lawyers golf team triumphed over the Doctors at Beardsley Park with a 9 to 1 score. The Attorneys led throughout, four matches won and one tied. Key pairs included Mathaniel Wheeler with Vincent Keating beating Dr Adams and Dr Rows, and O J Cehn with P Goldberg beating Dr DBD. Solomon and Dr Davis tied 7 to 7 in a late match. A large crowd attended. the event used the Waskau system.

Beardsley Park Course Mathaniel Wheeler Vincent Keating PA. Adams M. Z. Rows Tio O. J. Cehn P. Goldberg Dbd. Aivetad J. J. Kean S Plotkin DY. T. Haver Dr. W O'Fara Solomon Dr. Davis

Playground Swim Meet at Seaside This Afternoon

The annual playground swim event at Seasidy Park this afternoon gathers more than 150 entrants from all playgrounds. Organized by the Board of Recreation, a special relay exhibition will feature boys and girls, with events including 60 yard and 100 yard races and a 200 yard relay.

Seasidy Park Board of Recreation Elds Nice Girle Helen Childs Grace Bumpie Stacia Danielwicz Anna Boum Boye George Cnnaiklin Bob Sker Labrecque Yernandd Soni Regtpetivary

Miner Returns to Bridgeport in Boxing Show

Ralph Miner, former Bridgeport resident, returns after competing in the national tournament. He faces new challengers as he prepares for bouts tonight at Philadelphia Baseball Park. Promo lists include Holrd vs Kid Xener Doe, Moran vs Tillery, Chaney vs Mrance, Tanney vs Loughran, with Taylor and Gunniss as added attractions.

Ff Phere Oyencoy Bexinis Philadalphia Baseball Park Shure Ef Guound Tarl Holrd Kid Xener Doe Tiplita Va Willie Here Iran Af N. J. Pal Moran Tillery Rad Trown George Chaney Karl Mrance Gene Tanney Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Herman Taylor Bobby Gunniss

Bridgeport Day Fails to Launch in Town

Plans for Bridgeport Day in Bridgeport fell through as enthusiasm waned among baseball fans. The event, to feature Stapleton Baker Moshier and Tilman, was canceled with gifts and prizes yet to be arranged.

Anne ‘Ation Theouet Bridgeport Pistsfield Stapleton Baker Moshier Tilman Wee Chim Bridgeport Fieuvehia

Yanks in Twin Bill Tomorrow At Home With Browns

The Varitues schedule a doubleheader with the St. Louis Browns at Ma Pele Grounds tomorrow afternoon. Local fans expect a fierce debut as battering and pitching headlines pace the bill with hoped Yankee wins.

St. Loug Browns Ma Pele Grounds Tair Lwla Hill Elremit Atha Aleaauad

Avon Labor Day game teaser near town in Avon area

Avon team plans a Labor Day matchup with out of town opponents. call Stratford 148 for arrangements. Practice Friday evening at Avon Park at 7 o clock. game begins Sunday at 2 00 pm. Depart club house at 3 o'clock.

Avon Welt Lebar Greana Arm Shelton Oryer Gamex Stratford N.m. Ay Owelle Cagelll Oringe Tarligeport AV Phyers Thirst Pracee Fridkiy Avor Parle Avons Brettord Ik Yor Gray Plice Lengen Buases

Lou Bogash to Fight Reed on Labor Day Card

Lane Bogash signs to fight Pay fleece by Revere Beach on Labor Day. Contracts signed late last night. Reed is no slouch. Bosusa was knocked out in the earlier bout. Lou expects to win and possibly KO Reed. Bogash aims a comeback after a year away, with a preliminary at Boston.

Lane Bogash Revere Beach Joe Smith Iocal Bosusa Mickey Walker Bogish Criterion Bogash Tray Bogash Boston Np Lavbor Vly Baursy Hin Keening Nimsell Xine Beg Ty Spiise Boc Ineim Tabor Ds Ane Smith

Lafayette Cubs defeat Blue Birds in city youth league

The Lafayette Cubs beat the Blue Birds 12 to 3 in a city youth league game. Watlem pitched well for the Cubs, with Raina contributing offensively and Bragia and Whirly Brauzis noted for clutch hits. The Cubs target a longer season and plan to challenge an older team next.

Munpark Watlem

Evans and Farrell Shine in Western Meet at Oaklands Hills

At Oakland Hills Country Club in Birmingham Michigan on August 25 Associated Press reports Chick Evans and Farrell performed strongly in the first qualifying round of the Western Open. Mike Brady led with 27 for the 18 holes, while Evans and Farrell posted solid rounds despite the tough 6,861 yard course.

Oakland Hills Country Club Birmingham Mich Associated Press Oaklings Hills Inks Mike Brady Mike Johnny Farrer Quarer Ridge Club Mamaroneck N. C Shick Evans Chicago Amataurs Pat Petranek Nutley George Sargent Columbus, Ohio Gunner Nelson Lifayetty Ind Jock Hutchison Chic250 Plossible Fies Mage Gob Saave Detroit

Cardinals Belt Rocks Boston in Extra Rough Victory

Cardinals rally with six runs and a home run flurry against Boston, aided by a third inning triple and a late single. North relief closes the game after a shaky stretch, as Boston records a costly error and multiple baserunners.

Boston North Relevega Ming Georm J

Semi finals at Brooklawn Club listed for today

The Presidents and Vice President's cup tournament semifinals begin today with fourteen contestants remaining. Notable matchups include J T L Hubbard vs W Relily and Nathaniel Wheeler vs W J McLsinghim while Barker, a former Harvard player, is a top favorite to face E M Hayes in the second set. Other defeated-eights results from yesterday include Welaney over Gerrish by default and Patterson over Stroam three up, with several bouts still to finish.

J. T. L. Hubbarg Relily Nathaniel Wheeler W. J. McLsinghim Hubbard Barker Harvard E. MM. Hayes Strong C. L. Warner Welaney G. C. Gerrish D. C. Patterson F. A. Stroam IT. Fish Dr. MT. Peters WV. B. Whittelsey Cornwall Gerault W. Jprin H. 8 Hounsiea Iive

A.C. 10 Practice Tomorrow Night At Legion Field

Careh Al Anderson plans a practice session for the American Legion meet at Taber Day musee Wednesday and Thursday. Regular attendees failing to attend may be barred from Laser Day competition as Anderson aims to field a near 160 strong team for the Lesson games and hopes for top honors.

Careh al Anderson American Legion Ceadh Anderson

Navy grid team begins training with 300 plus tryouts

More than three hundred members of the new class at the Naval Academy reported to head football coach Bob Folwell for preliminary drills. The staff divided backs linemen ends and selected the most promising for further attention with Li Smith assisting, a former Naval Academy player.

Apolis Naval Exmy Bob Folwell Falall Lixemen Enda Seitetat Li Smith Navel Academy

Ned Brooks Wins Tennis Tourney at Pleasant Valley

Ned Brooks defeated Edward Gratmuller of West Redding 2 1 in a best of five final at John Stetson’s court in Pleasant Valley to win the Redding Ridge tennis tournament. Brooks lost the first set but won the next two, Gratmuller recovered to take the last two sets, capturing the cup. Plans for a larger perpetual cup for next year are underway.

Redding Ridge John Stetson Pleasant Vailey Ned Brooks Edward Gratmuller West Redding Maimuler Ned Brooks de Cunningham Brooks Gratmuiler

Leahy Sacks Propel Fairfield DuPont to Victory at Seaside Park

At Seaside Park on August 23, the Fairfield DuPont Fabriketa team defeated Bridgeport Brass 13 to 3. Moran started for Dupont, left after the Utth inning. Sealy homered with bases full. Cassinaugh added a hit. Dupont plans a trip to Newburgh Sunday to face another Dupont plant team.

Newburgh M. Y Dupont

Marty Fights Saturday at Spring Valley Stadium

A report notes Marty trains for a scrap with Nate Setcel at Queensboro Stadium Saturday night. Marty says his left shoulder is banged and the bout refers to the Jimmy Jofies fight in Youngstown last week, with O. RK. naming the event.

Marty Runain Spring Valley Bia Nate Setcel Queensboro Stadium Marty Jimmy Jofies Youngstown Life Week O. RK. Namin

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