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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
14
York Dec 22 Golan—misread as Golan? to be with the Giants again next year after reportedly being released and negotiating for a fourth period with the American Association link. Coaching staff not yet decided whether he will hire Johnny Jevers. Jesse Burkett may return.
Promoters announce a sensational entertainment event at Square Garden featuring Senor Molina as the star bullfighter. A red kerchief signals the entry as a horned bull from New Jersey stock yards is paraded. The show, described as a mix of traditional bullfighting and modern feats, aims for next month with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said to have given consent.
Park City girls fall to Hartford as the visiting team struggles in the first half and can’t recover. Key players include Hessner Callahan Williams Glass and Garroil, with officials and a 15 minute balance noted.
Greenleaf tops rivals with 142 points to 66 in a chaotic recap. A Timberline finish and unfinished bleh run mark the odd report. The piece mentions Arthur SWeeds of Minneapolis and hints at baseball perks involving park locations and pay arrangements drawing comparisons to Polo Grounds.
Local spectacle features Dutch Meyers dominating rounds with oysters turkey pie and coffee. Contenders include Connie Lewis as Meyers claims victory after an extended performance ending with Meyers carried from the ring and awarded a belt.
A garbled and extensive list outlines racing entries and purses across multiple races. It includes purses from 690 to 1000 pounds, various claiming options, and entries such as Rose of Piecerdy Plato Hara Times Nat Yet Jang Spa Pa Flos som Fly Paper Marie Dappeld Plack Weteh, with numerous other horse names and numbers, noting conditions like weather and track.
The article notes Clyda Milan or Milan could become Washington manager as outfielders rise in influence. It cites Trns Speaker, Ivan Tins, Cobb and Cohly as notable outfielders who could lead teams, with Milan’s ascent after guiding a struggling club to a strong stretch. It highlights 1901 AL leaders and managerial shifts among star outfielders.
In Philadelphia Ta December, Jake Schaefer dominated Roger Conti to win the match. Schaefer finished with 2,288 points to Conti's 2,128, after taking the final block 183 to 400 despite Conti’s high run for the day of 183.
The column blends opinions on college football history, Staggs Princeton prep, and baseball prospects. It cites Chicago readers, Pennant talk, and questions about minor league salaries while weighing athletic strategy and potential star players.
Racing results show multiple races from a meet including claims and handicaps. Notable entries include Use of Aces and Bengore in claiming sprints, Kate Brumel in a one mile race, and Dorie in a five and a half furlongs event. Havana results list Riposta and Canteen Girl among top finishers with further short fields and odds.
Members of the athletic association awarded practice letters to thirteen players at a meeting here. Maurice Daly of Hartford named captain for next year while players like Fuad Graf Wrostheim and Mikolski will graduate in June and be unavailable next season.
In a 15 round Madison Square Garden decision, New York’s Midget Smith defeats former bantam king Pete Herman. Herman relied on open tactics but was outgunned in hard exchanges. Smith landed the decisive blows, proving the stronger fighter. Herman weighed 118 1/4 pounds, Smith 149 1/2. referee verdict favored Smith.
The Bridgeport high school track squad will hold a test practice at the state armory on January 4. Coachs Anders on and Anderson lead sprinters and distance runners with staff handling throws, jumps, and hurdles. Several stars from indoor and outdoor seasons are mentioned as potential contributors as the team prepares for the AAU and local interscholastic meets.
The United States Amateur Hockey Association promotes the sport as the premier winter activity. It governs ice hockey nationwide and plans a championship schedule with the final decided before April 3. Colleges like Harvard join the ranks, playing non college opponents to shape a national scene.
A veteran player argues for major league control of minor league clubs to stabilize finances and coach development. He contends that owner clubs could set policies, keep young talents aligned with majors, and prevent exploitation while ensuring profits and strong training structures for prospects.
Reading of a quirky old text fragment shows playful dialogue between a maiden and a man plus scattered lines about a baseball club and a frosty street. The scene shifts to a couple in a carriage and a dramatic fall, with rustic dialects and a mournful cast.
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