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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
6
JACK STONE THE MIDDLEWEIGHT ARRIVES IN NEW YORK TO PREPARE BOGASH FOR A BOUT WITH O DOWD. STONE MEETS MANAGER VOGAGH AND SHADOWS PRACTICE AT THE ACORN CLUB AS PROMINENT FIGHTERS DRAW INTEREST AROUND A POTENTIALLY MAJOR YEARLY FIGHT.
The Knights of Srinia plan a strong winter quintet with amateur and professional players. Manager Eadie Lavery schedules practice at Municipal Stratford Avenue and invites Deval, Clancey, Hayes, Funge, Mater, Griffithbane, Hurley, Tanech and all interested players to report for tryouts.
A noisy critique fragment gathers opinions on all American selections, misquoted sports lore, and the era’s baseball power brokers. Scattered references to Brand Rickey, national leagues, and bold claims highlight a stormy, uncertain season preview.
Kid Kadlas from Meriden outpoints Jimmy Dwyer of Brooklyn in twelve rounds at Hartford. Referee verdict sparks dispute as Kadlas lands sharper punches and controls the action.
A scribbled note indicates Abe Goldstein faced Lennon's challenger on Monday with a tied result. Spectators packed the venue as Goldstein delivered strong rounds, while the opposing boxer pressed from behind.
Babe Ruth denies requesting a 60000 dollar salary. The report claims Ruth sought a double payroll rise after last season. He has not disclosed his price or confirmed any offer, and no league official statements are provided.
In Providence BRL November, Jack Delaney of Bridgeport defeated Frank Carbone of New York in a twelve round bout, winning every round. No knockdowns occurred as Carbone swung wildly. Young Ahearn of Bridgeport drew with Charles Baxter of Fairfield in a near six round contest.
The Knights of Columbus Borla group trains twice weekly under Coach Jim Bells. A Bridgeport bowler reports seven promising bowlers and hopes to excel in the state league. The league will include New Haven New Britain Harry Maneheste Norwalk Stamford Middletown and Derby, with two divisions and a three game series to decide the state title.
Rosebuds and Crashies prepare for a Sunday game at Newfield Park. Jenk af vickers and others have trained, with Charley Wahaneys refereeing and Watere as umpire. Kickoff set for 2 oclock, teams listed include Caliabhe and Etranes Broadley Pennell Griffin, plus several local players.
Harvard baseball team plans a southern training trip during the holiday period. The squad will play against Georgia Tech and other opponents as part of practice and preparation for the season.
Elgin High travels to Ansonia for an 8 15 pm game with captain Aldrich leading the team. Referee possibilities include Miss and Taylor as officials. A limited seating situation and repairs at the arena are noted with seating scarce.
The week of December 4 5 minor leagues meet in Buffalo for the annual conference. Major league magnates debate a unified draft including all leagues while American Association Pacific Coast and others resist. Star players petition for relief claiming lack of equal chance under the proposed draft system.
Community records show Milfoad arranging its annual Christmas Seals sale with funds noted from 1920 activities. Documents reference expenditures around $102.99 and $2150, plus town utilities and local services, with several unclear line items and fabrications from the era.
Fragmented unreadable text hints at local events with mentions of Smutan, Bid Ruwlivan, and Furlayd Aevens. References to visiting nurse association misdirection, Milford Alysemrr vein discussions, and fundraising letters appear, with scattered names like Christine, Helene, Oman, and Mulvord.
Sanian Bulldogs and the Br? faolo all-Americans will battle Sa-Urdey at the Afeian Wigwam, Boston. These leading true clubs have a wonderful galaxy lef guidiran wiz ards, t'a Lake Urban, Baxton College's Wonder wingmay, will be one of the Many stars in the time Saturday. On the other end will be Bob Nash of Rutgers, Canton will have two great ently algom Bob Buggins of Penn State on piain and Al and in 1978 and Red Steele of Harvard on the opposite emin. Everyong read receiver col legiate a title deciding garg of 1915 between Colgate and Warnmouth in Witch Captain West and Sweie Noungstrom of the Green played as leading role an opposing tactics. Saturday they will clash again. The other tackies are Eddie O'Hoearm rr gided the most valuable line player in pro tavke. The Brookline yoiki Playa a defensive tackin and oftentimes the ball on the offense. In addition he heaves forward passes and is a great dropkicker. Recently, he Booted the season's longest Held! udal when he lifted the ball 423 yards, Think of a Darkfield with Blaer Oliphant of the Army Voloupe of a trio of ils star carriers, anton tas a haeckfied with Fido Hempson at quarter, Charlie Way of Peon State, Griggs of Texas, Kellison af Weel Virginia and Tomey Wight.
Park City warms to winter track with Alpine A A U ambition to host meets twice monthly. Captain Baum pushes Bridgeport and Stamford groups to join in track events at the Armory, with collaborations among Alpine A A, Swedish A A, Fairfield County Boxing, and local schools to promote indoor competition and intercity participation.
Manager Polakewich of the Y M A A Juniors announces the team will seek the state title in its class. He has assembled the fastest junior teams, led by Schwarz brothers at forward and guard, Hirsch at guard, Chamoy at center, and Herr a premier passer. The Juniors opened with a 4% point victory over Milford after edging Myrtle A C earlier in the season.
Moran plans for Cincinnati Reds to return to the first division next season. Discussion centers on Heine Groh, Morans roster decisions, and potential trades with Red Sox tangents. The article notes Moran’s strategy, the status of key infielder and pitcher prospects, and the impact on fans.
Chicago Nov 30 Milton Romney of the "Detroit Flash" named captain of the 1922 Chicago football team. Romney will play quarterback and scored all points in the Merovui's victory over Princeton. He also dropped a kick in their win against Wisconsin. Navy has won over the Army in a rained out game.
A lengthy OCR fragment details numerous horse names, bets, purses, and race conditions across multiple events. It lists horses such as Kin x-Wlaws Mae Tail and Back Bay, with purses including 700 and 900 for various age groups and distances. It references two-year-old and older races, specific gates, and track entries, though many lines are garbled.
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