Four crack mermaids enter titular diving championships
Four noted female divers headline the event at Geaside Park where championships include Miss Helen Wainwright, Miss Katharine Brown, Miss Florence Briscoe, and Miss Lilian Stoddard among strong Bridgeport entrants. The program features elite divers from New York, Connecticut, and national champions, with local clubs like Bridgeport A C and the Red and White arranging relay teams and coed competition.
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Jaret
Philadelphia
Sdalpnia
Abie
Moses
Hida James Helen Wainright
Anisen Risgin Igertrude Ederle
Jamas the Aime
Charlotte Boyle
Sthelda Boubtréy
Amprovia
Wainwright
Miss James
Uncle Sam
Gertrude Derie
Nolder
New York
Miss Brown
Lilian Stoddard
Bridgeport
Grace Kem
Dundee to Rest Weeks After Bout with Martino
Jommy Dundee will rest for several weeks after his encounter with Pepper Martino at the field next Monday night. Champion Charlie Beecher of Champaign stands out as a leading contender for lightweight honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jommy Dundee
Pepper Martino
Charney Beecher
Labor Day Rivalry Sets Stage For Newark Trials
Baltimore Star to compete at Seaside Park as Emmery G war post and American Legion sponsor a Labor Day event. Lane entries highlight a two mile run and 880 yard race with notable figures like Miss Merrill and Miss Dixon eyeing victories against New York and Bridgeport clubs in the Olympic trial context.
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Sigue
New York
Emiery G
Merrill
Dixon
Bridgeport A. C
Kaceys Chase Stratford League Lead in Weekend Showdown
Stratford Kaceys and Avons clash for first place as the Stratford Town League enters its fourth week. Both teams hold two wins and two losses with the Kaceys aiming to seize the lead despite tight guarding. St. James and North End also meet with a 1-2 record, after St. James upset the Avons.
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Stretford Town
Stratford K
Avons
Kaceys
Shelton Kaceys
St. James Mest
St. James
New York Stars 10 to Compete in AAU Meet
The cream of New York athletes will contest the Metropolitan AAU championships at Pershing Field tomorrow. Nine notable contenders include Bob McAllater Harold Lever Bob Farral Pat Ryan Pat McDonald Matt McGrath Jack Sellers Harrison Thompson and others as the National champion event moves toward Newark next month.
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New York
A. A.U
Pershing Field
Helders
Thia
Newark
Bob McAlllater
Harold Lever
Bob Farral
Pat Ryan
Pat McDonald
Matt McGrath
Jack Sellers
Harrison Thompson
F. Zuna
Bill Stevenson
Jack O’brien
Army Stars Will Contend For Titles At Weequahic Park
New York reports the United States Army will send more athletes than ever to the Amateur Athletic Union national track and field championships at Weequahle Park Newark on September 5 9 and 11. Captain Edwin Toberin and First Lieutenant Eugene Vidal of West Point lead the army entries both Olympic team members. Roberts is a shot putter and Vidal an all around athlete. Third Corps Area athletics director Ormetein says he expects a team of twenty five army men for the junior events.
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Tileholiers
Bridgeport
Olympic
Helen Meaney
Greenwich
Achotron
Topather
Tmn
Aileen Riggin
Florence
Briscoe
Kathryne Brown
Miss Meaney
Alles Lord
Richard Landon
Anna Baum
Anne Baum
Bridgeport Board of Recreation
Grace Kemple
Stacia Danicleiez
Marion Woods
Bridgeport A. C
Fark
Baumbra
Matty Skane
Otto, Saur
Art McCabe
Bob Sherwood
Sinclair Brothers
Frank Benese
Bea Nlde
Pleasure Beach
Anderson
Jonn Anderson
Hugh McDonald
Clifford Fox
Ralph Murberg
Charlie Baum
John Anderson
McDonald
Harry Quinn
Compo Beach
Quinn
Myrtle Beach
Evans
Mn Arta
New York
United States Army
Weequahle Park
Newark
Army
Edwin R. Toberin
Lhe Second Field Artillery
Fort Meyer
Vasod
Eugene J. Vidal
United States Military Academy
West Point
Antwerp
Roberts
Vidal
Charles L. Ormetein
Third Corps
Baltimore
Frederick WW. Rubien
Amateur Athletic Union
Boxer Suspended for Domestic Troubles
New York boxing officials suspend a prominent fighter amid domestic trouble allegations. The suspension follows reports of personal misconduct impacting the sport, with officials citing detrimental behavior and safety concerns for participants and the public.
Sisler Leads Browns Past Red Sox 13 to 2
St Louis hammered Boston for 13 runs as Sisler collected four hits in six at bats. The Browns' offense, supported by solid two base hits from Jake, Williams, and Burns, combined with strong fielding to beat the Red Sox 13 2. McManus and Gerber provided key plays, while Ferguson earned the win and Karr took the loss.
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Sisler
Browns
SOX
Bostom
St. Louis
Boston
Yankeeu Tomarros
Siler Aade
McMinny
Gerber
Haston
ST Louis
al Tobin
hite-Sisler
Jaconso
Willams
Eliings
Burns
Dhreg
Garris
Saertee hi—Williams
O McManus
McManiu
Slatery Pierey
Eiktenger
Mitchell
Wert
Baeee
St Lews
OM Molp
Mark
Piercy
Hy Kolp
Curmison
Altix
Karr
Perguson
Blusey
Ferguson
Tacobson
Hartford Beats Worcester For Fourth Straight Victory
Hartford won its fourth consecutive game against Worcester as Worcester faltered late. The visitors surged in the ninth, overcoming a late Worcester push. Neher starred with key hits in a high scoring contest.
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Hartford
Worcester
Worcest
Porrenter
Boosters
Neher
HA ‘Ord
Promoter Loses 100000 On Boat Labor Day Show
The Michigan City promoter Maud Fitzsimmons faces heavy losses after Governor McCray opposes a heavyweight bout on Labor Day. A derelict venue at Bent Harbor once hosted Dempsey and Miske, now abandoned as Fitzsimmons contends with financial peril and empty stands.
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Chicago
Maud Fitzsimmons
Michigan City
Ind
Fitzsimmons
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Jack Dempsey
Lilly Miske
Team Cycle Race at New York Velodrome
The Uhre two Nour team bicycle squad raced at the New York Velodrome on 215th Street and Steadway with twenty teams entered. Notable riders included John Cuapmag, Mattes, Grenial, Hill, and Freddy Thern. A $1 prize awaits leaders each lap plus various other awards. McNeamara and Grenda won the time team race and placed second to Goullet Madden Athletic Upton. Bay, veteran of many races, rode uptown track harder than ever before.
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New York
Uhre
Bicyue
Valodrome
215Th Street
Steadway
Jonn Cuapmag
Manure
Ate Uo Epi Kdie Mattes
Onwingre
Grenialay
Freddy Hill Thern
Mélex
McNeamara
Grenda
Goullet Madden Athletic Upton
Inten Wit
Chantian
Bay
Hal
Yaoteran
Ostter
Dempsey Considers Argentina Bout With Firpo Soon
Boxing world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey shows willingness to travel to South America to fight Luis Angel Firpo, with Tex Rickard endorsing the idea but awaiting Firpo’s agreement. Talks include plans for a potential Willard matchup and other bouts, depending on scheduling and money.
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Jack Dempsey
Argentina
Luis Angel Firpo
New Fork
South America
Tex Rickard
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Rickard
Firpo
Gath to Coach Bridgeport Trade School Tracksters
Warry Gath, new track coach at Bridgeport Trade School, succeeds Ericsson who moves to direct football, basketball, and baseball. Ericsson’s teams have won three state baseball titles and two basketball titles in three years. Gath, a former AAU finalist, will lead a large Labor Day track team with a promising lineup and has previously placed second nationally.
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Warry Gath
Bridgeport
Wil Gunceed
Ericsson
Terlesson
Exon
Gath
Ath. Vetiog
Wil
American Legion
Ol- Haws
Whelan
KK. Morman
J. Burry
J. Linksoky
Eli Donbuilin
Re Norman
L. Burr
Y. Whelan
GiJynn
Donoutin
Phitbrick
Mursis
Totl
Hall and Lafayette meet in Sea Side Park title game
The Hall playground is set to face Lafayette at Sea Side Park in the second game of their championship series. Hall hopes to clinch the title behind pitcher Ray Gaasldy who threw a final game Wednesday. Coloma, star from West Side, is expected to oppose him as the likely twirler for Lafayette.
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Hall
Lafayette
Seaside Park
Tay
Aong
Ray Gaasldy
Hall Beans
Coloma
West Side
Armstrong to meet G W Carroll for title in golf final
Armstrong of Shencassett Country Club Eastern Point meets George Wyman Carroll of Norwich in the final round of the annual Tens August golf tournament on the Shencassett Wing. The winner receives a silver cup. semi finals saw Armstrong beat L Tracy Sinfeld by one up at the seventh while Carroll beat Phi Corbin New Britain by two up and two to play. A large gallery followed the match.
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T.ondon
Armstrong
Shencossett Country Club
George Wyman Carroll
Norwich
Shencassett Wing
Ronner
L. ‘Tracy
Sinfeld
New London
Carroll
Ed Phi Corbin
New Britains
Johnston
Johnson
Tilden
Richards
Niles
Berezza
Paterson
O'Hara Wood
W. T. Tilden
Manual Alonzo
Spain
Bow of
Providence
R. I
J. C. Anderson
Australia
Borotra
Newport
Henri Coenet
Jlden and
Trapshoot 10 Be Staged Tomorrow At Tretow Tale
The Mittrapisturdéd tran shegl of the season will be staged on the ar Tretow Tale Arounds tomorrow afternoon. The Seaside Gun will ha among the Gor lestity ta. Captain George DB. Sivera has not selected his team yet, hoping to place a squad in Meld that will pin high honors.
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Tran Shegl
Tomorattarnoon
George DB
Sivera Haa
Jackson Is Glad Namesake Lost In Newark Fight
In Newark on Monday night Harry Wills regarded his forthcoming bout with Tul Jackson at Ishlets Field next Tuesday. He said he was glad the namesake Buddy Jackson was defeated and warned opponents not to confuse him with the other fighter. He criticized the confusion and emphasized the upcoming match.
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New York
Buddy Jackson
Newark
Harry Wills
Tul
Wille
Dugan objects to nickname Tumping Joe in Athletics era
Jon Dugan protests being called Tumping Joe a nickname he has clung to since his early running days with Ceunie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics. He says the label may have fit then but not now, insisting the moniker no longer suits him.
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Jon Dugan
Joe
Ceunie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
A's
Saviola to Meet Humphries in Luby August Bout
In Longwood boxing notes Toa Saviola prepares for a Monday night clash with Dandy Humphries at State Street Arena. Saviola seeks a crack at the Luby August winner after a dominant semi final display in Gotham. Tickets sell fast with around 2,000 expected.
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Toa Saviola
Dandy Humphries
New York
Mutslinger
State Street Arena
Saviala
Ndt
Gotham
Saviola
Pete August
Ludy
George Dwyer
Bridgeport A. & A
Young Levinsky
Joe Wagner
Maris
Humphries
Feman
Big City
Luby
Joe
Dick Wallace
Danny Hoffman
New Haven
Savinly
Georgy Dwyer
State Street
August
Red
Arlen
Charley Griffin
Jack Derry
Jackie Mason
Young Silverberg
Shelton
Wid Kaplan
Women’s event at Brooklawn today at golf club
Two Brooklawn Country Club events highlighted this week. The women’s handicap stroke play will be held today using the inside nine holes with about thirty expected entrants and a low net prize. The men’s 18 hole medal sweepstakes is set for tomorrow, part of a busy schedule including President’s and Vice President’s cups.
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Brooklawn Country Club
Brooklawn Avenue
Atlas Grid Tran Ready to Start
The Ating A. C. football team returns for its 1922 season next Monday night with all members asked to report at the clubhouse for practice and jersey measurements. The crackerjack squad from last year aims to improve, with players including Seraph, Tisler Paddock, Winson, Sereno, Fox, Ro-Lotta, Trivers, Zaurte, Delorme, Robestock, Phawn, Borges, Lewisg and the Green brothers listed among those expected.
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Ating
A. C
Seraph
Tisler Paddock
Winson
Sereno
Fox
Ro- Lotta
Trivers
Zaurte
Delorme
Robestock
Phawn
Borges
Lewisg
Rock First Mr. E Game Tonight
The First 2b Becca meet Finch Rock field to challenge the Tadian area on the Black Rock Wel. Herb or Barber will pitch for the Rocks with Bailey at right field. Douglas will pitch for the Methodints in tonight’s ALTA match.
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Becca
Tadian
Black Rock
Finch Rock Field
Mest
Herb
Barber
Bailey
Douglas
One Stars to Play Park City Giants on Sunday
The Love Stars will face the Park City Giants Sunday at Sea Side Park on diamond No. 1. The game starts at 1:00 pm with Giants sending their ace pitcher to the mound. The Stars have not named their starting pitcher yet.
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Park City Giants
Giants
Stars
Williams presides Westport league meeting
The Inter-City Baseball league held a meeting in Norwalk with each team sending a director and four officers elected to run the season. Officers include President Willard R. Williams, Vice President Edward Wiitant, Secretary Andrew Tedesta, and Treasurer Frank N. Toaker of The Crescenty of Norwalk. The Crescenty will face the Rosebuds of Saugatuck at Compo Lot in Westport, and Westport meets Elm Groves at Hadfield.
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Westport
Inter- City
Norwalk
Ach
Willard R. Williams
Edward Wiitant
Andrew Tedesta
Frank N. Toaker
Crescenty
Rosebuds
Saugatuck
Woeatport
Hadfield
American pays record price for French horse
American horseman Macomber paid the top price for a 1922 crop yearling, dispersing about 200000 francs including the 17 12 percent government tax for Sardenople, winner of the 1924 Grand Prix, in Deauville. King Alfonso of Spain set a separate record for low prices as bidders held back on a Yorwood daughter.
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Deauville Prance
KK. Macomber
Sax
Sardenople
Macomber
Alfonzo
Spain
Noida
Nea
Ogtesse
Yorwood
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Ww. Lpc
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N. Y. Velodrome
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Charles River Country Club
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Iield
Bridgeport Trade School
G. W. Carroll
Jackson
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Washburn and Kinsey Brothers
N. W. Niles
Jean Borotra
Frante
R. N. Willams
Ww.m. Washburn
M. Johnston
San Francisco
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Howard
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Pacific Coast
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Atlas Grid Tran
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