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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
6
Last night in the city handball tournament the Rosebud team established a new city league record amid rising local interest. H. Davis, a recent noon-era competitor, won elimination rounds and enters the finals as contenders, with several challengers remaining unseen. The event continues with strong turnout and possible upsets as the tournament progresses.
Charlie Paddock, Pacific Coast star who shocked the cinder world by lowering the 220 yard and 100 meter records, is likely to quit running for a business career. Despite his fame, he plans to devote most of his time to training and shows little desire to return to track.
The article notes that American racing prizes compare unfavorably with French purses. It cites Pimlico Preakness and Belmont Futurity winnings, mentions Grand Prix de Paris and other French races with substantial purses, and discusses how France maintains strong racing traditions despite military pressures. It also references plans for a Maryland Turkey Lobe style purse increase, noting comparisons to Paris prizes and the economics of big stakes.
The American League meeting opened yesterday in Washington with key figures from the Yankees and Cubs discussed trades. Huggins pressed for outfielders while others refused. Ruth’s suspension cost the Yankees over 200000. A Treasury building fire halted yesterday’s conference.
Vincennes high school basketball team impresses with an 80 game tally, averaging 49 points per game while opponents manage about 14.5. Report cites strong local interest and standout players noted by a truthful correspondent.
Speculation swirls around Hugh Jennings potentially succeeding John McGraw as manager of the New York Giants. Jennings, known as a lively third base coach with a distinctive dance, is liked for his knowledge and patience, but McGraw remains in control with a five year contract.
Dr Meanwell, famed Wisconsin and Missouri coach, built winning squads totaling 217 games in seven Wisconsin seasons. His teams won four Western titles, tied for another, and claimed third twice, with several undefeated seasons. He revived Wisconsin’s program after interim struggles, then achieved success at Missouri before returning to push the Badgers back to top status.
Chicago February 3 Wm Killefer manager of the Chicago National League says there is gold to hunt for regular berths in the outfield. Veterans Luck Dayte Kitty Bransfield Oscar Dagey along with Arnold Sintzy and Max Wlack vie for spots. Seven candidates compete for two or three positions as the Cubs seek major league quality.
Prospect girls basketball defeated Maplewood by a score of but details are unclear from the readable text. Saum and Innsley led Prospect with notable scoring in the final period as Whe Prean’s team dominance is noted in the recap.
Kaceys ready to meet Norwalk Redmen as community teams prepare for a second meeting at St Augusting. Previous game ended 21 to 24 with Redmen leading. Radmen seek a comeback while Kaceys aim to extend winning streak with hard workouts under Coach Veils.
A history of baseball in 1924 notes fewer extra inning games due to a lively ball and pitching balance. The season featured high scoring yet rare long games, with Cleveland and New York as top competitors in the American League and the Giants and Pirates shining in the National League. The longest games reached 19 innings in Washington and St Louis, while Pittsburgh faded late in the National League stretch.
At the Samaclar Games last night Ray failed in his bid to break the two mile record. New York athlete McAllister won the 100 yard dash Metropolitan title in 10.2 seconds, while Bernie Wetters was runner up. The meet also featured the Devonettes defeating the Poly gona team 20-26 in a preliminary contest, with Bowden and Ball star performers for the victors.
Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson discusses why left handed batters are not inherently harder to fool. He notes many strong hitters cause trouble due to plate adjustment and outguessing the pitcher, naming Dusty Lewis Tris Speaker and others as frequent nemeses. He cites Jack Fournier and Frank Baker as batters who repeatedly beat him.
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