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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1923

Page

15

Many New Football Mentors Seen In Action Next Season

A wide shift in head coaches marks the off season as 1923 looms with 17 resignations across Southern and Midwestern colleges. Major Daly retires from Army, replaced by Captain McEwan, while Heisman backs Penn with Lou Young. Wisconsin, Columbia, Georgia, and others seek successors as retirements and new appointments reshape college football’s landscape.

Columbia Mrank A. O'Neil Wisconsin John KR. Richards Dickinson Georgetown Missouri University of Georgia Oslethorpe Hoag Charles D. Daly Army John J. Mc- Jewan Mc-Ewan Daly Navy Osgi John W. Heisman Pennsylvania Philadelphia Washington and Jefferson Penn Reisman Golden Tornado Georgia Tech Young Lou Young Heisiman Jessie B. Hawley Iowa Frank Cavanaugh Hanover Princeton Dartmouth University of Detroit James Duffy Colgate Adolph Germany Pickingen Gleen Killinger Hugo Bezdek Tenn State Killinger Penn State Bede Albert Exéndine Charge Exsen- Uine Georgia Stegeman Wwerman J. Stegeman Thomas Kelly Chisage University of Missouri al Into Yale University of Florida Russell Stein Oglethorpe University Bethany Warvill CG. Morrow Benth Heisman Morrow Wilmington College JB. W. Harper Richards John Wilee Ohio State Fielding Wost Michigan Alonzo Stagg Chicago Jock Sutherland Lafayette University of Pittsburgh

America Must Turn Out Men for Distances

Athletic groups nationwide push distance runners for Paris 1924. US lacked marathon champions since 1908 and aims to boost long distance strength. New York and Boston clubs emphasize longer events while road races draw entrants. Notable figures include Ritola, Johnson, Tailor Prim, Zuna, and Clarence de Mar as efforts to fortify Olympic contenders.

Paris America London Johnny Hayes Derands Reading United States Lander New York Boston Tyre Willie Ritola A. C It Warl Johnson Pittsburgh Negro Ritola Johnse Tmayr Prim Alarathon Clarence de Mar Frank Zuna

Ten Eyck and Page join Syracuse crew as assistants

Cap Page, 1922 Syracuse University crew captain and standout oarsman, volunteers as assistant coach to James A. Ten Eyck. Page will aid early-season training and may oversee freshmen as the Orange prepare for spring rowing on the lake.

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Stratford Legion to Play Tonight

The Stratford American Legion five meets the Norwalk Red Men for the second time this season on Sterling Memorial floor tonight. Stratford won the first game, but Norwalk expects to even the score. Lineups include Williams Clinton Light Mecker Witten Mason and Miler.

Stratford American Legion Norwalk Red Sen Sterling Memorial Hall Indians. Com Legion Nwlk Red Wiliams Clancy Clinton E Mecker Witten

Ty Cobb Best Pilot in Majors Says D Howley

Dan Howley, former Wartford manager, in New York City praising Ty Cobb as the greatest baseball mind. He notes Cobb’s mastery of all positions, disciplined temper, and leadership, calling him an exceptional manager and a formidable force in Detroit’s lineup who inspires an aggressive, hustling team.

TY Cobb D. Howley Dan Howley Wartford New York City Toronto Dan Fred Tech looSa Hig Cobb Howsley Départment of Baseball New England Detroit Renee Coleb Yanks Oslo Hig Enteirs

Licensing Baseball Players Provokes Massachusetts Talk

Colonel Tilkinson in New York questions Massachusetts plans to license professional baseball players with exams and standards. He argues that defining fair criteria is tough and that managers would rely on judgment over test results, noting the mismatch between skill and test difficulty. He cites engineers’ licensing contrasts and speculates on how star hitters like Babe Ruth might fare before a board.

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February Sportlight ramblings on football and golf legends

The piece cites February musings on sport themes, noting Crpents and players from Cincinnati and references to Jeptha Ritey and the Reds. It discusses coaching tactics, the value of changing plays, and scout insights, with quotes on strategy and preparation, plus nostalgic nods to baseball figures and past Cubs greats.

Coast Reds Players Demand Higher Salaries in California

In San Francisco trained baseball players of the Cincinnati Reds pressed Garry Herrmann to raise salaries for the 1923 season. Sammy Bohne already signed, while Jim Caveney, Babe Pinelli, and Johnny Gillespie argued they are worth more. Louis Fonseca, planning an East trip, has not yet signed. The players claim Herrmann’s offered pay undervalues their services and indicate they will seek higher amounts rather than be left on the bench.

San Francisco Garry Herrmann Cincinmati Reds California Herrmann Sammy Bohne Bobne Cincinnati Sammy Jost Jimmy Caveney Babe Pinélli Johnny Gillespie Louis Fonseca Cincinati Reds Louis Turkey Béas Alyelatia Moiré Pinelli Cintibnati Tang Gadker Pinellia Oakland Caveney Fonteca

Adams to Sign Pittsburgh Contract Baseball Veteran Nearing Deal

Bate Adams, veteran pitcher for the Pittsburgh club, notified by management that he would sign to play for Pittsburgh next season. Earlier reports claimed Adams had signed a four year deal with an independent Missouri team, but Pittsburgh owners gave the matter little attention.

Pittsburgh Babe Adams National League Baseball Beans Pirate Ad&me Missouri

Yale Boxing Set to Elevate Winter Sports Scene

Yale plans a major boxing push this winter under Coach Mogey King. A large varsity and freshman squad trains for an elimination tournament with 50 entrants, led by Captain Carey and Rose. The Yale gym hosts a February 12 meet against Boston University, marking a strong start for a storied program.

New York Yale Mogey King Carey Ring Othiéra Boston University Cosen New Haven Inez Rose Yeats Ben Funk

Museum to Teach Science Through Films in Schools

New York Jan 3 The American Museum of Natural History intends to expand its educational work by using motion pictures from expeditions, including Roy Chapman Andrews Mongolian trip. Films will be shown in auditoriums, schools, or circulated commercially, featuring topics from transportation in China to animal life in Central Africa and undersea life.

New York American Museum of Natural History Iin. Earnest Roy Chapman Andrews Museum George H. Sherwood Department of Education Mr. Sherwood Yumenan China Andrews Nanook North Donald B. MacMillan Carl Akeley Central Africa Southwest Zoological Station Naples Alessandro Fabbri Fisher Wisher Nature Asia

Hole in One Feats Boost Sandy Berd in Golf History

London February 1 reporting that Sandy Berd the famed Scotch golfer and 1902 British Open champion has added a seventh hole in one at Mingston on Thames. He still seeks more conquests and hopes to win a solid gold putter promised by an American friend upon achieving additional ones. Comparisons note Jim Brath with eleven hole in ones and other players with eight each, while Vardon has only one.

London Sandy Berd Sandy Mingston Thames Merci Tita Herd Jim Brath J. H. Matteson EH. Taylor Harry Vardon

Briarcliff May Let Sarazen Go On English Trip

Briarcliff Lodge officials and Chauncey Depew Steele indicated that Gene Sarazen may be allowed to attend an English trip and compete in the British Open, with plans for an all am amateur meeting and a possible rescheduling after a conference with Sarazen.

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