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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1922

Page

12

Sutton Defeats Spears Twice In Billiard Match

George H Sutton defeated George Spears in a 160 point balkline match at the National Billiard Academy yesterday. Sutton also won one of the matches with an unfinished run of 19 in the fifteenth inning. In the evening match Sutton won 250 to 40. Spears averaged 4.6. After exhibition both players spoke. Koj Veronda and Eriek Hapenjacker scheduled for a 250 point match this afternoon and evening.

George H. Sutton Onder George Spears Bilard Academy Sutton Swith iHis Sporr Spears Speara Koj Veronda Eriek

Clubs Asked to Raise Money for Olympics

Boston February 2 The Amateur Athletics Union will ask its two thousand member clubs to set aside part of the proceeds from athletic games over the next two years as voluntary contributions to finance the American Olympic team Funds. President William C Prout announced the plan and said a formal appeal would go out soon with 6 percent of net proceeds suggested as fair. The move follows a similar pledge by the Boston Athletic Association.

Boston Amituer Ath.ietic Union Sane Etto American Climpte Teasn William C. Prout A. A Tev Prout Boston Athletic Association

Bogash Delaney Bout Card Set With Four Bouts

Matchmaker Georges Dwyer announces the complete Bogash Delaney card from Monday. Louis Bogan vs Delaney for 15 rounds middleweight at New England. Joe Hull versus Young Ruddy for eight rounds. Levinsky and MeInherney in eight rounds. Pudell and Toronto duo in six rounds. Referee listed as Young Meaulite.

Géorsad Dwyer Bridgaport Arhietic and Amusement Company Hax Bogash- Dalansy Malnyo Louis Bogan Jate Delaney New England Joe Hull Young Ruddy Columbia A. C. Star Ruddy Gotham Maier Ball Cireley Jock Nelson Young Levinsky Stratford Danny MeInherney Danbury Ehair Mickey Travers MclInnorney guiDoug Pudell Toronto Ralaer Remingcen Pudell Young Meaullite

Bowlers to Contend for $50,000 Prizes

Entries for the National A. B. Journey from February 28 to March 28 closed last night in Toledo. Secretary Abe Langtry states the field totals between 3,020 and 1,027 entries, a record for prize money driving to $50,000. New York accounts for twenty entries.

Toledo Abe Langtry New York

American Half Bred Huskies Lead 120 Mile Race

Arthur T. Walden of Wondance, HL, driving five half bred American huskies descended from Polaris, led the Eastern International championship 120 mile dog race on day one. Walden’s team finished from Berlin to Colebrook in 7 hours 41 minutes, strong for the second leg to come tomorrow. Canadian driver Lebel’s six dogs completed the distance in hours 34 minutes, though their pace faded after day one. Henri Briene and Jacques Sarantine faced delays or arrivals with survivors, while the next leg runs Colebrook to Inmanster, with Berlin the final stop and a gold cup prize.

Colebrook N. HB vArthur T. Waiden Wondancet Peary Walden Berlin Cole Brook Ean Lebel Beraimis Guebso Areda Coleprook Fapeed Welden Marathor Henri Briene la Loutre Quebec Borin

Ban Johnson Calls American League Meet

President Ban Johnson of the American League has called a meeting in Washington. The 1922 league schedule will be presented for adoption during the session on February Wednesday.

Ban Johnson American League Chicago Washington League

Y M H A To Play Danbury Separate Five Tuesday

The Y M H A basketball team will meet Danbury Separate of New York at Madison Avenue Stadium Tuesday. Danbury has won 37 of 40 games this season and is considered one of the East’s strongest outfits. Extra seating will be provided. lineups list Ravenbergy Mooney Kepien Marron Mentroft Gordon Kob Mohie Kaplan Lom Nedter Fitetson.

Y. M. BH Strang Danbury New York Madison Avenue Gotham Banbury MBA Ravenbergy Mooney Bkepien Marron Mentroft Gordon Kob Mohie Kaplan Nedter Fitetson

Final Game of Championship Series May Be Played This Week

Alumni and Park City ready for decisive game as both clubs hold two wins in a tight best of five. Park City 8 games 2 losses. Alumni 4-1 in summary with key players listed. Hartford Travelers loom in regional race with strong showing from Park City and Alumni rivals.

Cathote Com Alurant Devonettes Alummic Alumyat Paris City Alumrd Park City Individué Mildred Allen Bessit Andres T Charlotte Liberum Helene Mutton Ruth Tockhart Marion Wrots Gener Sunvnavy

Sam Jones Credited as Smartest Twirler in American League

In a spring forecast the Berton club touts Sam Jones as the smartest twirler in the American League. The Red Sox add Pitener Sam Tracs and an infielder recruit, while Carrigan emphasizes Jones’s talent, noting he’s an unknown youngster who has made good.

Sam Jones Speaker Berton Red Sox Sam Tracs Carrigan Beaton Sem Jones Jones

Sam Jones Named Wisest Pitcher In American League

In a lively discussion Billy Evans recalls Nick Alirock praising Sam Jones as the sharpest mind in the American League. The piece notes Jones’s slow, steady rise, top form with the New York club, his smart approach to pitching, and quotes Carl Mays lauding Jones as a top hurler with verve and control.

Nick Sam Jones Sam Jones Carl Mays Wnmen Herg Mays Gam Jones Mathewron

Purdue Star Don White Disqualified for Pro Play

Don White star guard of Purdue University basketball and leading scorer in the Big Ten was dropped from all university athletics after admitting he played professional basketball and baseball. He is believed to have played basketball with a pro team in Huntington, Indiana, and faces ineligibility at the university.

Lafayette Ind Don White Purdue University Thequalisea White Huntington

Joe Sargent: Pepper Pot of Detroit Tigers

Joe Sargent, nicknamed Scrap Iron, joins Detroit from Portland via a fielding and infield versatility profile. He lacks hitting power but is aggressive and adaptable across shortstop second and third base, with strong defensive value and locker room humor among Tigers. Ed Rommel and Connie Mack provide contrasting views on major league salaries and minor league status.

Joe Sargent Pepper Pot Detroit Tigers Portland Detroit Elberfeld Sargent Joe Tigers Tiger Joss College Ed Rommel The Athletics Noe Wiewttipan Connie Maek Raymond Marely

Sunshine Park: a Winter Arena for Keen Competitors

In St Petersburg Florida Sunshine Park hosts a yearly winter gathering where veteran farmers and small retailers compete in horseshoes, chess, checkers, and more. The scene emphasizes concentration over spectacle with large purses, including a $1500 golf open, and a focus on personal battle against age and time rather than crowd noise.

St. Petersburg Fla Nice Palm Beach Riviera California Sunshine Park Fa Yale Bowl Polo Grounds Ponce de Laon

Passaic High School Sets World Basketball Record

Passaic New Jersey February 2 Passaic High School defeated Buckensack High School 193 to 0 marking a new world basketball record for the local team. It was Passaic's third win in two hundred days in a week and its seventy second consecutive victory.

Passaic, N. J Passaic High School Buckensack High School Jerney Passaic Gines

Hoover says Big Ten players are professionals in flux

Taylorville Illinois February 2 Grover Hoover Payidr ville coach claims nine Illinois stars and eight Notre Dame players were barred for professional play in a Taylorville Carlinville clash with over 100000 wagered. He lists Gordon Locke and Abury Devine as examples and questions how colleges handled the accusations. Iowa inquiry follows Gordon Locke admitting to playing summer baseball but denying pay. University officials study substantial evidence before disqualification.

Taylorville Grover Hoover Payidrville Hoover Notre Dame Gordon Locke West Abury Devine Universal Pasehell Gardenity Wisconsin Bagehill Ilinola Kruie Rockne Kidde J Imnola Michlean Mid-West Steger Oak Parl Star Iinois Chiewro Chick Marley Stever Ohio State Oak Parc Beter Michigan Hoge Yost Notre

Twombly to Replace Statz With Los Angeles Club

Clarence Twombly is brought to Los Angeles to take the spot left by Statz, a former Mali Crear star who had a brief trial with the New York Giants and Boston Red Sox. Manager Killifer hopes Twombly, a left handed hitter and capable fielder, can prove himself and play regularly.

Clarence Twombly Chicaso Cuba Los Angeles Arnolil Stata Statz Maly Crear New York Giants Boston Red Sox Killifer Twombly Baty Twambly Stetz

Knights of Columbus Defeat Sacraments 31 19

Local Knights of Columbus basketball team defeated the Sacraments 51 19 at St Augustine's Hall to clinch the city Catholic Community title. Duval led the Knights with 10 points while Goyette paced Sacraments with 10.

Knights OF Columbus Knights of Columbus Banket Pleased Sacrament St. Augustine's Hall Kacoys Zeorg Miss Leach Gerald Pra Dorkin Soltenrich Goyette Og Welch Willams Delmore Ge Coogan Duval Muulaney Judge Young Fisher

Buff O'Dowd Match Not Staged in Cleveland

The planned Buff O'Dowd bout with Eddie O'Dowd in Cleveland fell through after offers and proposals were not confirmed by Buff's camp. Promoters indicated cash purses and a fixed format, but Buff or his manager gave no direct reply. The episode fuels questions about Buff’s overseas plans and the fight market in the United States.

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