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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1922

Page

9

Bartholomew Hurley May Succeed Howell On Board

Mayor Atwater disclosed the resignation of Boxing Commissioner Howell and offered the post to Bartholomew Hurley. Hurley, a renowned Wenity Heooweil veteran, ex Yankzartball player, Bridgeport amateur athlete, and Singer factory employee, has not yet announced acceptance.

Bartholemew Hurley Howell Atwater Bartholomew Hurley Wenity Heooweil Wie Rales Erry Heaix Bos Dhoutty Noe Wowell E Boxing Commission Andy Parker Deitz Tim Terry

Kossuth Girls Edge McKinley In Basketball Tilt

Kossuth girls defeated McKinley 23 to 2 at Westgreville School yesterday afternoon. The page lists players from both teams with scoring details and positions, naming Roush, McKinley, Washburn, Anderson and others in a tight, improving local matchup.

Tossaih Derentea Me& Sopool Wostgreville Lassen Hussarsky McKinley School Washburn Anderson

Jeff Smith Defies Weight in Bouts Across the Nation

The Jer Hey middleweight, Jeff Smith, often fights heavier opponents and skips making weight. He endured two poor Garden bouts, one with Mike O'Dowd to avoid forfeiting, and another with Mike McTigue. He then beat Martian Burke in New Orleans and previously defeated Capt. Bob Roper.

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Dwight Davis Nominated For U S L T A President

Dwight Davis of Washington, donor of the Davis trophy, is nominated to succeed Tullan S. Myttek as president of the United States Lawn Tennis Association. The nominating committee, chaired by Holedlimms Ward of New York, named Davis after Myttek declined re election. Davis has not yet formally agreed. if he does, the selection will be confirmed at the annual meeting in New York.

New York Dwight Davis Washington Tullan S. Myttek United States Lawn Teauty Association Holedlimms Wardew York L. S Davis Sominating .Com- Shtlec J. E. McLain Pittsburgh Louis Fl

Kaceys Clash With Norwalk Red Men Tonight

The Kaceys meet the Norwalk Red Men in Briggeport tonight in a seventh game of the season. Buckley leads individual scoring as the Knights aim to rebound from a disputed Monday night stoppage and defend their winning streak against Pocahontas Girls in the preliminary.

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Three American stars off to New Zealand

Three noted American track athletes Jack Merchant Morris Kirksey and George Krognese will sail from San Francisco tomorrow on a New Zealand tour aimed at strengthening athletic ties between the United States and the Southern Dominion. Merchant, former California star, holds the national intercollegiate hammer throw title and competes in multiple events. Kirksey, ex Stanford, held the 100 yard intercollegiate title in 1921 and placed second to world sprint champion Padek at the Olympics. Krognness, Harvard hurdler and jumper, is noted as a longtime standout.

Ran Francisco Dec Aldfield Jack Merchant Morris Kirkney George K. Krognese New Zealand United States Southern Dominion George Davis Packie Association the Athletic Union of America Merchant University of California America Kirksey Stanford University Charles W. Padeck Krogness Harvard University

Wolvert on Named Seattle Manager in Pacific Coast League

New York reports Harry Wolverton is contracted to manage the Seattle club of the Pacific Coast League next season. Wolverton, former manager of the Yankees, led the San Francisco Seals to a pennant and previously steered the ballclub in 1957 before a resignation demand. He will have full authority as Seattle builds a strong lineup amid possible trades or releases of players including Patterson.

New York Harry Wolverton Ankees Seattl Pascifiy Coast Wolverton Mathenson Q San Francisco Seals VREB Henry Berry Seattle Wankest Frank Chance

Naugatuck High Deserving of State Football Title

A Waterbury Republican summary argues Naugatuck High earned the state high school football crown. It compares schedules, noting Naugy faced tougher opposition, including Greenwich and Meriden, while praising its 15 total points allowed and only one loss to Stamford, contending the slate justified their claim over Vocational High and Meriden.

Naugatuck High Waterbury Bulkeley Greanwich Bulkeley Jy Crosby Wikeley Greenwich Geemes Jost Naugatuck Crvahy Iulkeley Vega Mevidan New Lordon' Vocational Rames Ansonia Naugy Valie West Haven Meriden Stamford West Havien Fairfield Wigh Bridgeport Vocational High Vocational High Honsy Anapnia Thensonig Iga Londoners Weaterly Stoningham Middletowe Derby Lneak Fong Ofda Faugatuch Peidge Port Bristol Tung Yarrington Chicopee Anszonia Trai Sonia Ita Naugatuck 12

Ban Johnson Rescinds Action on New York Meeting

Ban Johnson, president of the American League, canceled earlier plans and announced via telegram that the American League owners will hold their annual meeting in New York next Wednesday. The message, received from Excelsior Springs, Missouri, confirms the New York venue and date.

Chicago Associated Press Ban Johnson Excelsior Springs Amertican New York News York

Giants to Meet Williams Eleven in New Haven

New York Giants, a collection of former college stars, schedule a game at Weise Park in New Haven against Williams College on Sunday afternoon. Williams manager O Connor hopes to sign two college football stars for the pre season clash and expects strong support from local fans.

New Haven Arclone A. Axs Britain Wiliams Maring Mike’ O'Conor New Fork Weise Park New York Connecticut Providency New ‘Havens Root‘hall Giants Elsven Sched An-Harefords Gotham O'Connor Williams Tere Willems Fiat Sedis

American League silent on dubious Cobb hit box score

Frederick G Lieb, national president of the Baseball Writers Association, protests the American League for accepting an Associated Press box score over the official one in the May 15 New York Detroit game, which boosted Ty Cobb above .400. He argues officials should decide, not unofficial scorers, warning tampered records harm baseball history. Ty Cobb also comments that past series had disputed at bats and calls for clarification from Johnson.

New York Frederick G. Bleb Baseball Writer's Association Ty Cobb Associated Press Sear Cobb Ban Wohngen America League Che Jfevil Reever Lieb John F. Kiera Kieran Wun Han Youn American League Basdall York Detojtya Johnson Ale

Mohicans to Face Colonials in Upcoming Game

Mohicans prepare for a clash with the Colonials tomorrow as both teams express confidence. The match is set to start at a listed time with Board of Recreation officials overseeing. Contested notes mention Mel Coogan of Brooklyn and Australian contenders in the broader schedule.

Cotagiat Board of Recreatio Felals

Failure and champions in a tempest of sport history

A clipped mosaic of 1900s sports lore spans Sam McGraw era baseball, three straight World Series hopes, Cubs and Mackmen rivals, and the Red Sox. It recalls Yale, Harvard, Princeton football tables, Tilden and Lenglen in tennis, and golf legends with loose, flowing prose.

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