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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1922
Page
8
Bridgeport faces New Britain in Meriden tomorrow for the state championship bid. Healy leads the defending champ Park City squad in a storied showdown, with all-Hartfords a potential December 19 rematch.
JOE JUNIORS played the Colts to a 1-1 tie as St. Joe Juniors rallied in the final quarter. Ivers intercepted a forward pass and returned fifty yards for a touchdown. McGuire added the extra point on a kickoff. Colt scored for Seward and Polke to Wright, with Polke kicking the extra. The two teams will meet again.
William Smith defeated Harold Davis 21 to 7 to win the YMCA Thanksgiving Day handball tournament final. Other results show Hirst Jound and L. Nancy 21 7, M.S. Joka 7, C. Perkins 21, W. Smith 21, E. Young 7, Nanhy 17, W. Smith 21, J. Plovig 1, and Finals: W. Smith 24, H. Davis 7.
Pop Dooley Baseball officials will pit Bill Sadler's Nutmegs against Washington Park alleysters Tuesday night. The Nutmegs suppress opponents this season, and lineups include O'Brien Maher Sterback Kohour Kelly Ball Dewey Musanve.
The Black Rock Juniors won the 125 pound championship defeating the Lone Stars 19 to 0 on Bullard's field Thanksgiving Day. Rock defense held firm, not allowing the ball into their territory, and the squad remains undefeated this season as they prepare for Sunday’s title bout against any opponent.
Nhe Champlongnip will face Joe Delibrio and Kid Ausleran in a three round bout at the Devon A.C. club Monday night. Dellbrig is the shadow boxer who previously appeared in amateur shows and was praised in exhibition bouts. Several other bouts and wrestling matches are planned.
The Blessed Sacraments meet Fairfield’s Tigers tomorrow in a Fairfield County junior title bid. Both teams seek payoff after a scoreless first meeting, with Fairfield boasting an eight game season record of six wins and two losses. Lineups include Sacraments Galda Smith Dorkin Condon Hatl Hegynce Callahan Abion Nierentz Kiss Rows Le Leehy Whaley Lynch Staxens Dishey Abramson and Tigers Mollaney Ava Peterson Marvin Bulne Mele Watson Lezin.
The Springfield Mass Interstats team plans to play exhibition games away from home this year in addition to its league schedule. Key players include Dowd Sheehan Remee Condors with others Gaenther Atlen and Witzgerald, all with long regional playing histories and prior Industrial Championship experience as the First Red Tops.
Lafayette College varsity soccer was rocked when veteran defender Charley Benckert will miss the remainder of the season due to a sprained ligament. The team's next game is a Penn State League showdown at Franklin Field against the University of Pennsylvania.
Knights of Columbus and New Canaan square off at Ridgelawn High gym, led by Dan Buckley for the locals. The Kaceys travel to Norwalk Monday to face Red Men, with Buckley and Dondero topping scoring charts across four recorded games.
The Jacksons defend themselves against charges from the Fairfield Legion-Tigers claiming unfair play and lack of sportsmanship. The letter criticizes management for past actions and accuses opponents of inflating pocketbooks while disputing recent conduct and double standards.
Oxford beat Cambridge 3 to 2 in the relay meet at Oxford. The two mile event went to Cambridge but Oxford claimed the four mile and 80 yard events with decisive finishes. Cambridge led early in some legs before Oxford surged ahead to win the overall meet.
Schedule of the United States Military Academy lists seven games at West Point with one Navy match at Annapolis. Opponents include Trinity, Columba University, Lehigh, Swarthmore, Amherst, NYU, Pitt, Manhattan, Union, and Navy across December to February.
Fairfield High's girls lose 28 to 5 as B H S girls led by Helen Clark's team lift off the season with strong defense and sharp passing. Oliver and Agnes Waters starred for the Red and Black, scoring most of the points while adjusting to unfamiliar rules on a tough home floor.
The Alpine Big River team will host Waterbury Kacey next Wednesday after postponing last week’s matchup due to the Kaceys not securing Brads City Armory. Al Jepson to jump center for the locals.
Swarthmore College selects Leonard Wilcox as captain for the football eleven. Wilcox, a senior and tackle in the last three seasons, heads a squad of sixteen awarded lettermen at today’s meeting.
Walle Jackson travels to Syracuse to face upstate boxer Mixer Mitchel in a Lyelydeconn contest at the arena A C. Denmark.
Bridgeport Eastern League manager Gene McCusm departs Park City tonight for Lauraville Kentucky to attend the minor league baseball meeting from December 3 to December 7. He remains undecided on his stance regarding the draft, seen as the meeting's central issue. Reports note last year’s Giants traded Groh from the Reds for $75,000 under O'Connell, and this year observers expect dramatic developments.
Unbeaten Jackson Stars meet Walnut A.C. at Newfield Park in a Sunday 2:30 PM clash that could settle the Junior Football Championship after two scoreless draws. Officials include Referee Dan Dillon Umpire Tom Coonan and Headlineman.
New York promoter announces the bantamweight title bout between Joe Lynch and Midget Smith set for December 22 at Madison Square Garden. Lynch returns after a previous hard bout and suspension notes while Smith recuperates from a pneumonia attack but shows improving form.
Bridgeport High hosts Bulkeley High today at 2 20 in Lyon Terrace gym as 10 ineligible Hilltop regulars sit out. Captain Randolph center Sohine forward Flynn and Kaylan out, Whalen Meazix join lineup with shifts for Branford foe. Regulars Robins builds a subs-based lineup aiming to prove strength.
Meriden High School football faces Portland High School at Hanover Park in a significant late-season game slated for 2:15 p.m. The Portland squad is led by Captain Jim Flynn and features notable players including drop-kicker Bes ton college star Pitzpateck. Referee Emil Jacques and linesman T A Carney will oversee the confrontation.
The Bridgeport basketball club opens its season this evening on the C floor at Main and Gilbert street. The M A C combine, led by Roy Welch and Bobby Pedderton, challenges BAC ten with several pre season games set as the season kicks off with a big basketball and dance center event downtown.
Benny Yalger had been killed for two bouts. At Toledo Ohio next Monday night he will battle Bud Ge three days later to tackle Willie Ames for the Newahoss Fenesit at Akron Ohio.
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