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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1922

Page

10

United States Leads World in Golf and Tennis of 1922

United States dominance in golf and tennis is highlighted for 1922 with young players shining in golf while veterans maintain command. Gene Sarazen and Jess Sweetser headline the golf scene, Miss Gienna Collett leads women's competition, and Bill Tilden faces potential career impact after a hand injury. The year marks American strength in the face of British Open shock and Walker Cup results.

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Tennis and Golf Champs For Season of 1922

United States tennis rankings list Davis Cup players and national winners for 1922. Key figures include Tilden Bill Johnson Vincent Richards Norris Williams Kinsey Sigmizu Wallace Johnston Howard Kinsey Francis Hunter Watson Washburn and others in a shifting season standings, noting dropped players and top ten changes.

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Tilden Tops U S Tennis Rankings Amid Changes

New York dat reports an informal U S Lawn Tennis Association ranking placing William Tilden of Philadelphia first among American players. The list shows William Johnston, Vincent Richards, Norris Williams, and others in top positions with several shifts from last season, including Wallace Johnson dropping to seventh and Dick Williams rising to fourth.

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Era of Tennis Stadiums Near New York

On December 22 reports from New York outline a move by the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills to fund a steel stadium costing about 156000. The plan, to host Davis Cup and national championship matches for ten years, would share gate receipts with the United States Lawn Tennis Association and could yield roughly 15000 annually toward repayment.

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Rickey recalls McHenry last game and fate of Cardinal star

Branch Rickey recounts Austin McHenry’s final game with the Cubs, noting McHenry’s failing sight and brain tumor discovered after surgery. The piece tracks McHenry’s rise from Portsmouth to Milwaukee and Cincinnati, his brief Cardinal glory, and the Hauser era pivot at shortstop, ending with Whitted taking the role.

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Yale Star Mac Aldrich to Enter Banking Career

Yale football captain and 1922 baseball figure Mac Aldrich will shift from athletics to banking duties at Harkness of Interests starting next year. The former Yale standout, praised by Yale faculty for his character, leaves his hometown post after a season noted for his leadership and strong performance under Tad Jones.

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Purdue Names Merriam Coagh as New Swimming Coach

N A Kelvins, Purdue athletics director, announced Merriam Coagh a former University of Chicago swimmer will coach Purdue swimming, succeeding Coach Walde. Merriam will begin duties January 1 at Purdue in Lafayette Indiana.

Tecth Poised to Secure Future Compositions in Games

The article notes tecth's strengthened position enabling future compositions without formal guarantees from the national body. It mentions potential stands at Longwood Cricket Club Heston and South Side Cubs Chicago Germantown Cricket Club Philadelphia with funding tied to the tour programme.

Tecth St Wly Longwood Cricket Club Heston Cub Chicago Germantown Cricket Club Philadelphia

Chance May Put Harris On Third Base For Red Sox

Boston reports suggest Frank Chance may experiment with Harris at third base as he reshapes the Red Sox lineup. Potential moves include Jon Larida at third and Mancel, Harris, or Fewster backing up infield roles, with George Burns and Babe Herman amid shifting positions and competition for keystone duties.

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Cincinnati Fans and Reds Trade Rumors Echo Spring Talk

The piece recounts unsettled Reds moves and prospects including Oliver Mitchell, a left handed pitcher sent to San Francisco previously, with August Herrmann noting Mitchiell’s readiness for a major league season. It notes forgotten players on reserve lists and hints at Louisville meeting plans where Keurmman Widkly Moran may be discussed.

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Princeton Opens Hockey Season January Second

Princeton announces the 2026 hockey schedule under coach Manure with the new Hobey Buber Molant Hockey Rink set to debut this season. The slate lists games against McGill, Harvard, Bates, West Point, and others with key matchups in Boston and Philadelphia as the season unfolds.

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Uncle Robbie Narrowly Escapes in Accident

Wilbur Robinson and Robert Stong from Sith River were in a Brooklyn auto when a truck loaded with bricks hit their vehicle. Robinson escaped injury as bricks shattered the windshield and slag sprayed the car. Strong was struck but survived, while the men exchanged efforts after the crash.

Wilbur Robinson Brooklyn National Robert Stong Sith River Iphere Maohhiy Pricks Robinnson

Yankees Want Eddie Collins To Lead Their Infield

New York officials discussed trading for Eddie Collins of the White Sox, valuing brains and leadership over pure skill. Collins would bring mental poise to the Yankees and bolster the infield, though Chicago sets a high price. Chicago also notes Jimmy Burke will manage the St Louis side for Boston Chances, with Jack Quinn signing his contract.

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Eastern teams to win coast tilts in winter grid stretch

Eastern rivals look to prevail in three key intersectional games, with West Virginia facing Gonzaga and Pittsburgh challenging Stanford after Christmas. Penn State, the sole eastern contender against Southern California, is seen as vulnerable, while Pop Warner’s Pitt and West Virginia push strong campaigns into January.

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Allen Woodring to Run Longer Distance

New York reports Olympic and intercollegiate sprint champion Allen Woodring will focus more on the 440 yard dash than the longer events. Coach Keane confirms Woodring will appear in shorter distances in hunt meets and national events, with Woodring rising from college star to international racer after his Antwerp Olympic exploits.

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