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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1922

Page

9

Knights of Columbus Aims for Seventh Straight Victory

The Knights of Columbus basketball team faces the Sacraments at Bridgeport High Court tonight in a tough clash. Steve Dondero leads scoring with 17 points as the Knights chase their eighth matchup of the season, having won seven. The Sacraments, coached by Renzo, enter with recent wins over Life Guards and a strong lineup including forward Mello Brenas.

Knights OF Columbus Steve Dondero Bridgeport Leastic Oig Ois Compo Mello Brenasian St James Suckley Seltenrich

Sisler Emerges As Time’s Premier Batting Star

New York Dec. George Sisler shines in batting feats suggesting he may be the all time leader in the American League. He hit 246 hits in 386 at bats, producing a .41979 average under debated formulas. Comparisons to Cobb and Duffy underline Sisler’s quest for the great record.

New York Dec George Sisler Jeader Giter Sisler Minder Fy Cobb Cobb Staler Bitterenes Sinsler Sleler Anson Hugh Duffy Wille Keeler St. Louis Tyrus Raymond Cobb Whetther Jett

Hobart to Use Faculty Coaches for Lacrosse Team

Hobart College will not hire a professional lacrosse coach for the upcoming season. A faculty member, urged by alumni, will coach the team as Hobart faces a heavy schedule including Syracuse City Lacrosse Club, Cornell, Penn, Yale, Harvard, and Crescent City Athletic Club. New Haven Eastern league club announces Sterling Stryker and Shay acquisition from Worcester, terms not disclosed.

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California Bears Go Three Seasons Unbeaten

California's University of California team, the Bears, extended a three year unbeaten stretch with standout performances across the Pacific Coast. The squad, led by fiveVeteran stars including Muller Morison Erb and utility back Amty Smith, piled up 1220 points in 38 games while holding opponents to 520 points.

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National Collegiate Association to Meet in New York

New York Rev 22 reports that presidents athletic directors and faculty from nearly every major college and university will attend the National Collegiate Association convention at the Astor on December 28. The gathering, presided by Gen. Palter B. Pierce, will discuss 1924 Olympic prospects and intercollegiate events including boxing rowing and track championships to be awarded with New York favored to host the principal events.

New York Poyaicat Svary Large United States National Collegiate Association Hotrt Astor Agliese Amet Toy Alonzg A. Stare University of Chicago Chicago Palter B. Pierce Ci A Amonz Lere Slags National Collegiate Athletic Association

Fallon’s Leg 10 BH Re-Broken Hartford Star

Hartford detective reports longtime Syracuse football star Fallon to undergo final operation to regain use of his right leg after a previous failed procedure in New York and surgery at Good Shepherd Hospital. His injury, dating back to a Syracuse Holy Cross game, has plagued his career and threatened his captaincy prospects.

Hartford Fallon Holy Cross Adolph Lorenz Tunova Loren New York Mickey Les Norma Les Wiley Syracuse Harry Herbert Oxton Hierbey Teale

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Eastern Football Coaches Shape Coast Invading Era

The article profiles Penn State coach Rosa Boadek and rivals, noting Penn State’s three-year run without a major upset, including losses to Navy in 1922 and Pittsburgh in 1922. It highlights Warner and Thorpe as pivotal figures, with discussions of Pitt, Stanford, and California coaching links and shifting coast football power.

Rosa Boadek Penn State Trisburgh Navy Penn Glens Warner Hes University of Pitrgdurgi Sieven Diin Thorpe Warner Woll Pitt Tehaa Leland Stanford California Sanford Andy Smith Fornia Phoize

Notable Sports Figures Highlight in The Sportlight

Grantland Rice reviews Harvard star George Owen's collegiate career and sportsmanship, notes on Walter Hagen chasing Open glory, praises Ty Cobb's enduring speed and form, lauds Howard Jones's unbeaten coaching record, and previews looming heavyweight title talk with Leonard. Also mentions Stanislaus Zbyszkos wrestling prowess and Rommel's pitching legacy, all set in 1920s sporting panorama.

Eddie Farrell to run in Gotham Sprints

Eddie Farrell, New York star and metropolitan sprint champion, prepares entry for Municipal A. A. at Madison Square Garden. Expected rivals include LeConney and Loren Murelison as regional heats unfold, with Interscholastic timing notes and scattered records anticipated.

Eddie Farrell Gotham New York Lee Iiddle Farrell Metropalitan Mike Dor Municipal A. A Nerlen Fia Madison Soudare Gary de Ae LeConey Loren Murelison Hussey Halder Pach

Cincinnati Reds Hold 1923 Pennant Hopes Amid Reserve List Jibes

The Cincinnati Reds face a crowded reserve list as fans claim the 1923 pennant is already theirs. The piece notes optimism about Barris from Chart Institute Club, speculation on Tomax Homa’s career, and humor about players kept on reserve by clubs such as the Beeston Braves, reflecting a lively pre season mood in the league.

Cincinnati REDS Balkethail Tegel Apa Sami Posilian Cinginingti Atteking Thissan Amd Fireside South Young Barris Chart Intte Harris Nedersy Cuba Tomas Reanach Aroun Cubs Tomax Homa Havaran Nas Pata Garry Herrmann John Heydter Coral Clube Herrmann Charley Schmidt Beeston’ Braves

Earl Johnson Seeks Revenge in Track Meet

Earl Johnson, once national ten mile and cross country champion, arrives from Pittsburgh to challenge Willie Steele and defend his long distance titles at Millrose. The Newark win and outdoor rivals Ritela and Jim Prim loom as Johnson aims to prove he can still prevail in the three mile event at the indoor carnival.

Earl Johnson York United States Willie Rteele Bince Johnson Newark Ritela Johnson Imar Prim

Floyd Johnson trains for Brennan bout at Madison Square Garden

Floyd Johnson II starts training for his Steinrocha fight with Brennan at Madison Square Garden on January 7. He works with Tuddy Jackson and three other heavyweights at Garden gym, seeking more sparring partners as he prepares for the big match.

York Floyd Johnson Iis

Southern California Quarterback Hurt in College Football

Typos and garbled text report Southern California quarterback injury during a 1920s era game. The piece references injuries to a Trojan quarterback, mentions Pasadena games, and notes coach names and possible lineup changes for upcoming matches against Pennsylvania and Navy.

Angel Aer Chet Delley Winiverstey Southern Hecana Pennsylvania Pasadena Heoakse Kywe Ilmer Henderaan Narald Galloway Atring Cuarisphack Aig- Waly Trojans

Would Rather Ren Doin Tay Chooses Boxing Return

Forgiven by A. U. moguls, would rather suffer punishment than box. He plans several indoor meets this winter, asserting that training and stage runs will prepare him for the ring. Sources note his judgement on and off the running path.

Doin Tay Beveral Tolo Saye Val Els Ronning

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