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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1922

Page

8

American League aims to curb home runs and bottle throwing

At a Santa meeting the American League proposed rules to limit distant home runs in parks and curb fan bottle throwing. It also set a $50,000 fund to aid disabled players and their families, starting with $10,000 annually for five years from 1925. The league planned to open April 18 and coordinate opening dates with the National League.

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Saints and court games mark Sainty progress

Theff, Joseph Wrhoankles are out in Hook HunkerBall games with Ls under team. McCuslough, Jandettic, Me porole, Carney, Jonas and Neary show promise as Marinet Walter Harrett at Barouns 7840 any evening.

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Jack Bray to Manage Yale Hill and Daiers

Mead Treadwell of Poughkeepsie New York elected as subcommittee member of Yale cross country team. Bray, from Bridgeport Connecticut, appointed manager of the Yale cross country team and is listed as a member of the class of 1923.

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Hilltoppers 10 Play Hartford High Saturday

Bridgeport High School prepares for a Lyon Terrace clash with Hartford High in the Saturday matinee. The Hilltoppers seek a solid early season win after prior setbacks and ineligibilities hampered a few players while Hartford aims to challenge Bridgeport's lineup.

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Kelly Tops Locomobile Bowlers Lead Race

Kelly dominates Locomobile Bowling standings with top averages and high scores. F Kelly threatens Jimmy Kelly for lead, with J Melly, Martin, and Anderson close in high averages at about one likely. Team totals show Cookie Pushers at 1452 with other squads trailing.

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Four School Games On List For Today

Four school games are listed for today with multiple athletes and teams named. The chaotic OCR reads like a partial sports roundup mentioning various schools, players, and events amid unclear lines and garbled names.

Beardsley Teams Featured in School Basketball Photo

The caption lists players from Beardsley School boys and girls teams. Girls first row includes Elsie Schwartz Agnes Thorp Catherine Robinson Goldie Laurie and Alice Webb with second row Margaret Alvord Anna Peterson Dorothy Rose and Sarah Laurie. Boys row shows Roberts Graham Riccio Olah Mylis and Thompson with second row Holmgren Coyne Thorr Ty Carroll and chart.

Elsie Schwartz Agnes Thorp Catherine Robinson Goldie Laurie Alice Webb Margaret Alvord Anna Peterson Dorothy Rose Sarah Laurie Roberts Graham Riccio Olah Mylis Thompson Holmgren Coyne Thorr Carroll End Chardt

DEVONS GONCUER COMPO TOSSERS: D A G GIRLS WIN

Devon ATC basketball team defeated the Compo Lite Guards by a wide margin. O'Rourke and Bonty led the scoring while strong teamwork and defense fueled the victory. The Compo squad struggled to keep pace as Devon pulled ahead early and never relinquished the lead.

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Wagner and Hornsby eras in baseball debate rises

The column surveys greats Wagner and Hornsby in contrasting eras, noting Wagner’s 28 season average, 17 years hitting .300 plus, and Hornsby’s early rise. It weighs longevity, age, and the shifting talent pool while touching on football form and upcoming stars in a broad sports opinion piece.

Tufts to Play Only Seven Grid Games

Tufts outlines a light 1940s football schedule with seven games, omitting Norwich and Boston University from the slate. Harvard Cambridge and Bowdoin are listed among opponents with dates in October and November, as Middlebury and Massachusetts Agricultural also feature in the plan.

TUFTS Meopord Dee Dhe Titus Cou Scheduls Norwich Boston University Middlebury Harvard Cambridge Bowdoin Massachusetts

Marty Ryan Likely Choice for Aggie Captain

Marty Ryan, former Bridgeport standout, emerges as a likely Aggie captain candidate. A versatile back, he starred in Trinity and scored three touchdowns in a recent win while contributing to eleven other scores. He also played varsity baseball and hockey, earning recognition across multiple sports this season.

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Pirates Trade Petcher Kunz and Sands in Major Deals

The report highlights Pirates acquiring Petcher Kunz from Sacramento and Pirates obtaining Sands from Salt Lake while Phillies buy Sands. It notes confusion over a Bridgeport game result ending 21 to 21, and discusses Major League plans including World Series weather rules, umpire appointments, and a new board of directors.

Pirates Petcher Kunz Sacramento Phillies Sands Salt Lake Piast Thoie Weath Tc Jim Charles H .Ibbets Brooklyn Guery Hesmann Cincinnati W. .K. Baker Philiadelphia Samuel l Breadoo St. Tlouis Sion Emalio Emslle Patience Gadl Guelph Maple Leafs Baltimore Cherles D. White Eld International League Jamilie Neary Realty Cen St. Thomasent John A. Heydlar Gevan National Leary Pittybureh Ritener Fy Yellow Horse William Hughes Claude Rohwer Harry Brown Tarry Sanx Ders Lift Amith Eacher Petea Pleene

Kaceys 10 Play New Haven Maples Five Saturday

High School Gym hosts a strong basketball matchup as the Kaceys face the Maples of New Haven Saturday night. The Maples boast Schatzman at guard and aim to challenge the Kaceys who routed the Norwalk Big Five 34 to 4 last week. Guthrie Community girls open the program at 7 with dancing to follow as teams are sought for future games.

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American Fabric Girls Triumph Over D M Read Five

In a hard fought contest the Industrial Service Center match delivered a close win for the American Fabric Girls over D M Read Five. Tao Americat and teammates showed strong play as the game unfolded with competitive exchanges and decisive moments.

D.M. Read

Staples Girls Defeat Lincoln In Season Opener

The Staples girls won their arcand amy of the season yesterday afternoon by diklg Lincoln in to camp by A T4 to 7 scare. Theiplavine of A, Phaicn featured.

Staples School Diklg Lincoln

Schine Ineligible for B. H. 8 Team Ineligible

The article notes Schine cannot participate in the B. H. 8 event due to scholastic ineligibility. Other players face similar eligibility issues and coaches discuss potential adjustments. It mentions a few names and teams in relation to the roster status and upcoming play.

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