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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1922

Page

7

Murphy's Work Features Poughkeepsie Races Youthful Stars at Longwood

In 1922 recreation league play South Ends win pennant as Bobby McCarthy leads in batting with .525 over six games and John Bowden close behind. McCarthy also headlines in total bases and doubles while Gallagher and Bowden share hits. Standings show South Ends, Ben Bursa, and McGraw's Stars among top teams with notable fielding by Smith of Red Tops and strong all around play by Walnut and Kelly's Keystones.

Recreation League Wianera Bobby McCarthy Jost Ben Bursa McGraws McCarthy Bobby McCarthy John Bowden Bowden Gallagher Smith Red Tops Lewis Eran Avithout Ben Harg Fred Sceystones Recreation Kerstores McGraw’s Stars GABR Ois J. Bowden Ats Tine Burke Larkin R. Bowden McCarten Ff. Gallagher Csordas Kerwin E. Burke

Branch Rickey Built Star Roster Through Trades

Branch Rickey shaped the St Louis Cardinals by trading players over the past years, acquiring Hornsby and Smirk plus Doak and several pitchers. He moved Lavan, Shorten, Clemons, and others, drawing talent from Louisville, Detroit, Illinois, Milwaukee, and more to challenge the Giants for league leadership.

Branch Rickey Miller Huggins Fawkeys Cardinals Roger Hornsby Jack Smirk Oartieker Bill Doak Rickey Giants Lavan Shorton The Sun|alers Clemons Louisville American Association Betzel Dixie Davis Alnsmith Detroit Tigers McCurdy University of Illinois Jefe Pfeffer Robins Janvein Schupp Pichers Haines Kansas City Cas Plus Pertica Los Angeles North Milwaukee Sherdel Surther Flack Ciba Tweathvote Taporcer Beapeduclad Brooklyn Syracuse International League

Andy Chaney Resumes Training for Featherweight Title Shot

Andy Chaney has resumed training hoping to earn a title shot against Johnny Dundee or Johnny Kilbane. He is currently in the Blue Ridge Mountains and plans to begin the early part of next week at the same location.

Andy Chaney Johnny Dundee Johnny Kilbane Chaney Blue Ridge Mountains

Rocks to face church nine in Black Rock Fest clash

The Black Rocks meet the St. M.S. church nine in an evening game at Black Rock Fest. Both teams seek a repeat victory as Herb on Barber may guide the Rocks with Bat Bal behind. All players to report before game time.

Black Rocks St M.S Methodists Barber Balhind M. Bw

Former Giants star joins Cleveland Indians

Aug 24 in Little Rock. Dufndider Connolly, from the Talitle Rock Southern Association cab, sold to Cleveland. He reports to the Indians at season end. Connolly, with the Giants briefly last year, came from San Antonio Nexus. His rise comes amid roster shifts and plans for a strong pitchers and infield depth.

Tittle Rock Ark Dutfndider Conolly Talitle Rock Cleveland Amariscana Indians Jon Connolly Giants San Antonio Nexis Leiane Hewie Mighe Sea Land San Antonio Cragh Aufield

Manning Driven by Murphy Shatters Poughkeepsie Records

Thomas W Murphy drives Peter Manning to a Grand Circuit standard at Poughkeepsie. The Union reports Manning set a world trotting mark of 2:01 1-4 while Brandywine and Hope Frisco also score in Dutchess County events. Murphy steers Hope Prige to victory and Margaret Dillon posts wins in pace and trot races.

Peter Manning Murphy Poughkeepsie Thomas W. Murphy Poughikee Teinsman Manning Shampion Trotter Hudson — Telver Hope Prigue Margaret Dillon Yoledo St. Frisco Napelvan Jubeck Miles Harris Murpt Napoleon Direct Hope Frisco Brandywine Hthelinda Wesley R Dyn Witta the Union Hope Frisen Bist SuSan Frincieco Great Willwater Coxpa Alma Worth McDonald Mitton Seevly Alworthy Ay Belwin Edynan Erthelinda Rebecca Buek Tamas Die Revan Dillon t'Thomas Chas Peis Margaret Worthy Mary Srusle Peter Wil Toll Che Rayslo the Clarion Let Fly Harvest Gleam Manrrque Don Caton Little Jean Azore Dan Glidera Oy Gratton Ted S Folee Guy Axworthy Pring Nettie Len Ee A Axworthy Pumpy Werdel Harvester the Harvester Philipe Tee Lee Axworthy Murphr Fie Oy Tiegers Dickerson

McQuillan to Fill Shoes Left by Douglas in Giants Ring

Hugh McQuillan faces a tough task replacing Phil Douglas as the pitching anchor for the Giants. The veteran hurler, once rivaled by the Georgian ace, struggled to stay in peak form as Douglas' year linked to Boston Braves and the club's World Series run.

Hugh McQuillan Phil Douglas Black Sox Hugh Quillin Boston Braves Art Neo Giants Southway Douglas Wes Tulkest Doug McGraw Thay Meccan Douglas Watare Tough Giunta Tost McRuiflan Aston Braves Nohthog Bill Raan

Benny Leonard Slipping Fast in Lightweight Reign

Benny Leonard shows signs of aging as he clings to the lightweight crown beyond five years. Analysts note his fading footwork, slower movement, and diminished punching power, with Pendler as a possible challenger yet to emerge.

Benny Leonard Leonard Joe Ganday Leonardo Ahe Mendler Pendler Freddie Welsh Benny Cnap That Used To Check Is Man. ‘Tendlér Leonnard Necouxe Manaver Nilson Walgast Wille Gans Walsh

Benefit Dance for Billy Ginloch at Brooklawn Jevillon

A benefit dance and entertainment will be held Tuesday at Brooklawn to aid amateur boxer Billy Ginloch, who has been funded for some time. Several vaudeville performers have been secured to appear for the event as part of the entertainment lineup.

Brooklawn Jevillon Billy Ginloch Lima Suveral Cragkerfucks Vaude

Mead Eyes Bout With Benny Leonard After Wins

Eddie Mead, now in Benny Walker’s orbit, seeks a match against Benny Leonard to test his protege who defeated Chadley White Johnny Shinder Rocky Smith and Johnny Mendelsohn and others for a possible shot at the champion.

Eddie Mead Benny Walear Benny Leonard Mead Ghadley White Johnny Shinder Rocky Smith Johnny Mendelsohn

Attempt to Prevent Charge at Grid Games Disputed

A scrambled report notes Representative MacGregor of New York disputing a plan tied to the annual Army and Navy event. The message references opposition to a proposed exchange or action labeled as a “crowing conmmer” in Meuse and mentions a broader sporting context.

Meuse MacGregor Republican New York

St Louis Nationals Release Pitcher Ney Fenton

In Renton New York Alig 24 reports that the St Louis Nationals released pitcher Ney Fenton to the fuse International league club. He is the first St Louis player to report there with a month. Milwaukee club of the American Association announces purchase of pitcher Jack Keefe from the Philadelphia Americans.

Synacuse N.Y Alig St. Louis Nationals Ney Fenton St. Louis

Saratoga Special Three Year Old Championship Race

A special match race at Saratoga Springs Aug 93 features Kal Sang and Pistory, arranged by Richi TM. Wilson, Saratoga Association president. The race to be run at Amico and quarter, 124 pounds, three starters required. Whiskaway, once with Whitney, now not racing for Clark Montana.

Saratoga Springs Richi Wilson Saratoga Association Sturday Amico Kal Sang Harry Payne Whitney Whiskawey C. W. Clark Montana Whiskaway Whitney

Gov Lake Defaults at Schenecossett

New London August. Gov. Everett Lake, long pending high in Goswold, was called to Wartford this morning. In the August Men's tournament at Eastern Point Inks, Lake defaulted in the championship division against Tracy Shefflent of the Peyant.

New London Garvenor Everett Lake Hig Goswold Wartford Defauis Tracy Shefflent Peyant Inks Eastern Point

Tilden and Richards Advance Into Longwood Semifinals

The Longwood Club hosts the national doubles championship with Tilden and Richards top seeds advancing to the semifinals after defeating Jones and Ingraham in a tight four-set match. Wesbrook and Hennessy showcased strong serves defeating junior champs in a crowded day of play. Mixed doubles debut featured Mallory and Tilden reuniting as Wills teams with Kinsey partners and several international pairs shining.

Tilden Richards Longwood Boston Longwood | Gricker Walter Westcock Detrost James Henngsey Indianapaliy Gerald Ts. Paterson Pat Q'Haora Wood Athough W. M. Wastbury R . Wnhams Kinsey Bro Eifie Tha Tha Vhscories Pildan Ana Rten Ards Kinseya Taat W TH. Townston Wallace Johnson Willams and Washburn Joan Borrollira France SN. W. Niles Old Gourte Chestnut Hill Azeoungeters Star Wesbrook Hennessy Jones Ingraham Patterson Howertr Ine Young Jones Joften Milder Jax Sone Dlo Maten Molia B. Mallory Bill Tilfen Mia Helen Wills Robert Kincey W. M. Henry Los Angeles Sount de, Gomay Avis San Francisco Dorothy Neyhart Providence Rand Elon Honker Greenwich Conn Martha Bay N. J Ard Short Hills Gowan Aim Tary Mungée Mise Hele Hooker Greentmid- Conn Paul Hardy New York D. Corbiere Jose Alonzo Spain

Cornell Grid Squad to Report Sept 17

Ithaca N Y Aug 28 Gradate Manager Romeyn Berry has summoned Cornell football candidates for preliminary practice on September 11. Dowral Dobie faces a tough season as captains Dodge Brayton Brayman Jones and Munn must be replaced in the line and Lechler at fullback. Eddie Kaw is captain elect of this season's squad.

Ithaca N. K Romeyn Berry Cornell Dowral Dobie Dodge Brayton Brayman

Boxing Card Set for Velodrome Bronx Monday Night

Matchmaker Frank Flournoy completes his bout list for the Velodrome show in the Bronx. Johnny Dundee faces Vincent Pepper Martin for fifteen rounds, Pete Hartley meets Andy Thornes for twelve, Joughey Hutchison fights Jim Cooney for six, and Jimmy Kirk meets Nick Scanlan for four.

Frank Flournoy Velodrome Bronx Johnny Dundee Vincent “Pepper’ Martin Pete Hartley Andy Thornes Joughey Hutchison Jimmy Cooney Jimmy Kirk Nick Scanlan

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