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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1922

Page

10

Matty Busily Counsels Babe Ruth on Choking Up Bat

Christy Mathewson, sidelined by tuberculosis and with charity work for the Christy Mussa Seals, offers Babe Ruth advice to choke up on the bat and hit slower pitches to regain home run form. He recalls Ruth’s 1920s style and notes Ruth’s health improving as he trains in Saranac Lake while Matty promotes the “live” ball and pitcher strategies.

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Pitt West Virginia clash headlines early season football card

The Pittsburgh West Virginia football game shapes the early schedule for the fall, with plans likely to mirror last year in major details. A strong eastern team may join to complete the card, while Morgantown hosts the event and Pittsburgh remains central to the lineup.

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1922 American League pitching records rise and fall

The article reviews 1922 AL pitching efficiency, led by Red Faber with a 2.81 ERA, Pat Piattte and J Shocker among top winners, notes the era's grip on earned run averages, and discusses wartime performance declines, the impact of the spitball ban, and the era's diminishing number of elite pitchers across the leagues.

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Harvard captain Arthur L Coburn Jr named

Cambridge Massachusetts December 5 Arthur Lo Coburn Jr of Weston was named captain of the Harvard team today in a ceremonial announcement reflecting his leadership potential and seasoned play for the college lineup context.

Harvard Seeks To Keep Holy Cross On Schedule

Cambridge Massachusetts December 3 A late agreement with Yale delays Harvard football practice and hints Holy Cross will again be on next year’s schedule. The late start prompts potential early season games leading Holy Cross to be a likely opponent.

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Penn to Play Princeton for Soccer Title

Princeton and Pennsylvania duel for the soccer championship with both teams boasting strong lineups. Coach Al Wiesop of Princeton notes an even chance but stresses flawless play to upset the eager Quakers. The Tigers seek revenge after earlier losses as Stinson and Woodbridge may support a favored lineup amid key injury concerns.

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Benny Leonard to defend lightweight title by March in New York

Benny Leonard plans a title defense in mid March at Madison Square Garden against Charney Whitt or Low Tendler. Promoter Tex Rickard and manager Billy Gibson say the bout could headline a card after the two-week six day bike race. Leonard, recovering from injuries, aims to return to big money fights and remain the windy city’s standout boxer.

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Limiting Plays Per Period Instead of Time Limit

A statistical study argues for limiting plays per period rather than time. It notes varying opinions across regions, cites averages of 147 plays in the Ble Three round robin, and analyzes how wind and coin toss decisions influenced early period strategy in major matchups like Harvard Yale Princeton.

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Indians Depend On Young Stars To Get Bunting

Cleveland scouts focus on a youth influx for spring training as eight prospects join the roster. Dan Boone, Philip Bedgeod, George Metevier, Walter Lutzke, Joseph Schauto, Homer Summin, Ike Connolly, and Logan Drake draw attention for pitching and hitting potential while the club pivots from veteran-heavy rosters of past seasons.

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Dartmouth Hockey Men Hold Practise Manover

Dartmouth announces the start of hockey practices with 46 candidates answering the opening call led by Captain Osborne. The team features veterans Osborne Calder Foster Sanda Perry Sheehy Fletcher Neidwater plus newcomers and returning star Bob Hall expected February eligibility.

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