Trade School Five Defeats Stratford High In Opening Contest
Bridgeport opened its basketball season with a 31 to 19 victory over Stratford High. Ghiotto sparked Bridgeport with two early baskets in the second half to seize the lead, while Martucci and Glynn led guards in a strong team showing. Coach Erickson praised the opener as preparations continue toward the state championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebridgeport
Trade School
Stratford High
Bridgeport
Martucci
Finnell
Burr
Glynn
Whelan
Erickson
Pius Patrino
Finnel
Ghicite
P. Pecks
Bedell
Wilson
Williams Game Clinched for Sunday at Newfield
Bridgeport manager Jack Kearney completed arrangements for the final Bridgeport versus Williams game Sunday afternoon at Newfield Park. All men report for practice today at 2:00 and officials from last Sunday will again handle the game.
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Jack Kearney
Bridgeport
Williams
Newfield Park
Kearney
Williams Bridgeport
Lae Nagle Baker
H Ty Malane Mullen le Frankel May c. Sherman Pjura
Stanwood Miller Mt Rowley Brady
Kearns Canahan
Hanlon Hallopin
Peterson Moshier
Lab Kiapproth Bakes
McCoalluin Farat
Flynn backs Farese to take bantam crown from Buff
Harold Farese, managed by Lew Diamond, seeks a bantamweight title defense against Johnny Buff within thirty days after Buff’s recent failures. Farese defeated Al Ziemer recently, while Kilbane and other bantamweights have contested for the crown. promoter Teo and trainer Tremaine discuss shifting the title.
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Flynn
Farese
Johnny Bufe
WEIY
Leo P
Harold Farese
Lew Diamond
Johnny Duff
Buff To
Philia- Geipha
al Ziemer
Johnny Kilbane
Ziemer
Harold
Johnny Kilsane
Pete Hermandez
Andy Chancery
Igat
Charly Headhe
Jack
Pigan
Taresz
Maine
Cleveland
Faress
Piymi
Tremaine
Teo
Fremaine
Carl
Pareee
St Buff
Flinn
Racing Results From Various Races At Fair Grounds
Race by race results list six events with purses from 390 to 1000 dollars for two to three year olds. Horses include Bill Rock in Race One, Promising Yorn and Fly Paper in Race Two, Bullet and Miracle Man in Race Three, Frigate and Tan Son in Race Four, Thimble and Gray Gables in Race Five, plus long-form time and placing notes for each event and also a second recap section repeating maiden and stake results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Rock
Buxton Paul Micou
Berrington
Hies
Brown Dick
Furs
Fly Paper
Wilson
Leys
Weiner
yan—Seadward
Fis
Rose Clint
Mad As Gingham
Kultur
It Wanderer
Dave
Scarpla
Financial Hooster
Bullet
Honorable
Marinelist
Tan Son
Dang
Hunt Plorailty
Kelsey
A Legion
Aleso
Facenda
Artemisa
Cassick
Morro Castle
Happy Girl
Old Folks
Atkinson
Midian
Perte
Hunt
Aliso
Carl Roberts
Fields
Fom Goose
Chalmers
Jill
Tiras
Thiposta
Luimeme
Tatyadsenthe
Douglas Bairbankt
Hazel W
Lds
Cromwell
Domina
Heupel Wieaner
Dreyer
Frank W. Tieacy
Olay
Harry ‘Glover
Sean
Del
Dodgers and Louisville to Play Next Spring
The Brooklyn hall team will play exhibition games with the Louisville club of the American Association, champions of the Double A clubs, on March 14, 20 and 22, with further games on March 24 and 26 before facing the Yankees in New Orleans on May 24 and 26.
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Brooklyn Hall
Louisville
American Association
Yankee
New Orleans
Penn Relay Team Off For London In March
Philadelphia dispatch reports Penn Relays team headed to London in March with Oxford and Cambridge athletes, the squad sailing on twenty and returning, coach Lawson Robertson undecided on a ten or four man crew, with Cant. Larry Viruowa as anchor.
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PENN
London
Pinladelphia
Livenin
Oxford
Cambridgt University
Lawson Robertson
Larry Viruowa
Hilltop Tussers Open Key Contest With Norwalk
Hilltop varsity faces Norwalk in opening contest after five straight losses to the Tigers. Coach won’t reveal lineup but plans to start several of his top players. Girls game with Norwalk reportedly canceled by dawncrate management. Red and Blacks likely to play Boyne between their games.
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Bridgerow Tig
Tessers
Apr &l Eature
Norwalk
Lyon Tranes
Tast
Sensu Norwill
Ratland Piacks
Hilltop
Caach
Everal
Ray Whelan
Tadai
Dawncrate
Red
Bably Bitton
Boyne
Ts Oma Srevid
Leming
Minors Refuse to Accept Rule on Quarterback Players
Minor leagues of higher classification reject placing themselves under leadership shaping. Attendees urged action while major league owners faced pressure to pay for untried players. Debates over salaries from 7,590 to 19,000 dollars reveal tensions about profitability and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Giants
The Battle of the Gales and Glory on the Gridiron
A rambling, era tinted piece laments shifting sports fame and hints at future golf and tennis prowess. It notes Britain’s 1922 counter moves, mentions Hill Tilden, Willie Hunter, and Miss Telch, and counsels starting indoor coaching to improve balance and swing mechanics for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Hill Tilden
Cook County
Willie Hunter
Miss Teltch i
Braves to Train in St Petersburg Florida for 1922 Season
New York December 1. George Grant of the Boston Braves announced the club would train at St Petersburg Florida near North with the Washington Senators. The report mentions key fights and boxing terms reflecting wide sports coverage and tabloid tone of the era.
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Braves
ST. Petersburg
Florida
Carpentiere
Hbbong
Dempsey-Willard
Willareé
Dempsey
New York
George Grant
Boston Braves
Washington Senators
Brain Power Keeps Pitcher Bush From Small Time
The article argues brain over brawn for pitcher Joe Bush of the Boston Red Sox, detailing his reliance on craft after his arm failed. It notes 1919 was largely useless for Bush, with severe pain limiting throwing and leading to experimentation with new pitches like a so called fork ball and adjusted delivery into 1920 season.
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Bush
Ine Birks
Boston Red Sox
Bish
Joe Bush
Jos
Chan
Bal
Uftle
Henpfit
Howeye
Fish
Tsveloneff
de Bush
Crest
Efurt
Cochran Opens Against Horemans at 3 P M Today
Welker Cochran, a seasoned billiardist who placed third nationally, clashes with Berpard Tere mans champion of Turrepa in a 100 point match at Joe Thackwray's National Billiard Academy this afternoon with both sides aiming for a high score.
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Welker Cochran
Sinr Billieredist
Nationa Ss
Factory Pinochle League To Start Second Round
The Factory Pinochle League prepares to begin the second round with matches scheduled across multiple plants. Holmes & Edwards host Housatonic. Acme vs Main plant. General Electric faces Chain. others include Chain vs Acme at various sites as the near 100 players compete.
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Alain Plan
Satonic
General Elestric
Hrwsatonic, Jr
Holmes & Awards Housatonic
Hulmes & Edwards
Acmie
Mais
Acme
General Plectric
General Wlevtr
Holmes & Edwards
Main
General Electric
Housatonic
Chain
Lentonic
Doimes & Edwards General Plectric
Holes & the Wards
Washington Wins From Black Rock In Hard Contested Meet
Washington defeated Black Rock in a hard fought Maplewood Gym contest. The West Side team displayed strong guarding and steady offense throughout, closing with a 13-12 edge as the in-town rivals battled intensely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
Maplewood
Woo
Eames
Wueian
P Tack Rock
Iransoutarter City Court Title Review Of Basketball Clash
A garbled account discusses a college basketball season with references to New Haven crime rivals and Trans teams. It highlights Bush and Push players, a fork ball delivery, and a pivotal shift in standings amid unclear details.
Lincoln wins public school soccer title 3-1 over Elias Howe
Lincoln defeats Elias Howe 3-1 in a hard fought public school soccer final at Fellow MIKE Park. Peat opened scoring from a difficult corner, Blingslowe added a late goal, and Glaiser netted twice as Lincoln clinched the city championship. Lincoln also held title claims in basketball and baseball this year.
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Lincoln
Elias Howe
Mike Park
Essie
Bias Howe
Averhingtes
Elasneed Peat
Sry
Cleced
Blingslowe
Lue
Glaiser
Professor Mendell Heads Athletics At Yale College
Yale College announces Prof Mendell as head of athletics for the present university year. Board members include Chairman Mendell, President Angell, Dean Jones, Prof Mettleton, Director Caittanden, and Prof Tilden with alumni representatives and undergrad delegates named.
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Prof. Mendell
Yale College
Athletis
Jarence Wi ‘Mendsil
James FR. Angell
Frederick &. Jones
George H. Mettleton
Eugeell HH. Caittanden
Charlee J. Tilden
Nex
W. Allen
T. Stoddard
Burnside
Guhert
Witt Oneder
George G. Mason
C. Greeny
Ny PY Thchell
Sayles
Langhorne Gibson
B. Strong
Arizona Pracitces for Game with Centre
Arizona coach Aga Tekula discusses ten day rest for the Wildcats as they prepare to face Centre College on December 26. He plans to take thirty men to San Diego, aiming to improve conditioning after the prior season's close.
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Tucson
Artz
Universigor
Cen- College N Wiego
Ftekula
Arizona
Chamipion
Southwest
Alchale
San Tiego
Laurels Defeat Alpines 31 26 in Close Town Game
The Laurels of Danbury defeated the Alpines of Bridgeport 31 to 26 in a tightly fought Haling Town game Tuesday night. The home team held a slim lead throughout as their defense limited Alpine scoring and contributed to Laurels third straight victory over local clubs.
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Laurels
Danbury
Iia Alpines
Bridgeport
Manya
Lavrels
Rockne Keeps Notre Dame Coach Position
New York reports confirm Knute Rockne will remain coach of the Notre Dame football team. A Notre Dame club dinner, led by Rev. James Burns, president of the university, dispelled rumors that Rockne would leave Notre Dame for another offer.
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New York
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame
James Burns
Rockne
Te Notre Dame
Nortawa Aa
Bridgeport Y M C A Track Team Plans Waterbury Dual Meet
The Bridgeport Y M C A track squad, led by A P Leverty, prepares for a dual meet at Waterbury with Waterloo City as the opener of a nine meet winter series including Greenwich New Haven and Hartford. Captain Pat Boyle, a weight thrower, is slated for A A E events with claims of 18 pound shot distances and a 43 foot indoor mark.
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Bridgeport Y. M. C. A
Waterbury
Bridgeport Y. MM
AL Bea
Iam
Waterloo
Dun
Greenwich
New Traven
Lew Lonon
Hartford
Sinh
Bridgegrork
A. P. Leverty
Leverty
Pat Poyle
Crassics
Boyle
Brass City
Brick Wilder Sold to Omaha Neb Club
Springfield catcher Brick Wilder, noted for his hitting, has been sold to the Omaha Nebraska club. Described as a versatile backstop, Wilder is praised for strong batting and steadiness behind the plate in the Western League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder
Omaha Neb
Brick Wilder
Springfield
Konak
Tirlek
Oscar Vitt Sold to Salt Lake City Centre Seven
Centre's undefeated football term left yesterday for San Diego to face the University of Arizona on December 26. On return, the team will stop in Dallas to play Texas A and M on January 2. Waiver club boss Durr Lewis of Salt Lake City announced the sale, price not disclosed.
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Oscar Vitt
Salt Lake City
San Diego
Cal
University 12
Arizons
Daliay Texas
Texas A
Woandanuary
Vellefe
Washington and
Jefferson
Caliria
Nta Vora
Neebi
Osea Vath
Fet
Talnee
The
Reds
Waiver
Durr Lewis
Mata
Tine Seld
Salt Lakes City
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TEE Bridgeport Telegram
Trade School Five
NEA Orleans
Corilla
Kynte
Lang
Miss Fontaine
Walls
Tae
John Archer
Crimson Rambler
Miss Rankin
Dodgers
Lowisville
Draf
Fildut
Weripsor
Mos
Mallory
Ruth
Goat
Chick
Guilford
Ray Jett
Barnes
Stecher
Grice of Fame
Juvenim
Doc
Vet Wien
Ganja
Rei
Billy Vans
Doe, Bush
Cochran
Horemans
Washington
Black Rock
Trent
Howell
Sanesge
Perry
Garton
Irpulevsit
de Fearins
Trans
John Campbell
Ball
Yyeoka
Wall
Alpines
Centre
Hildreth
the Spalding Store
Maykets
Bese Air Labs
Essants Sil
Walibs
A. J. Hildreth Co., Inc
Fairfield Avenue
Weiavees Broag and
Warrison Sts. Barnum
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