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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1923

Page

13

Henkle and Farren Reinstated by A A U After Suspension

Four athletes including in Bridgeport ways were reinstated at a Connecticut AAU meeting in New Haven. James Marks of New Haven and Eddie Deminsky of Waterbury were cited for unsanctioned meets. Deminsky holds state senior titles in 100 and 220 yards. Farren and Wenkels faced penalties for misrepresented entries. committee sought standardized event order and no official starter due to cost.

Bridgeport Connecticut AL Uleld New Haven James Marks Eddie Deminsky Waterbury Rbert Farren Ernest Henkel Marks Deminsky Pleasure Beach Brass City A. A. UT A.A. U Urren Wenkels Mames Delaney Roach Ogus Groundiag Registration Board William FP Delasey Fred A. Hunt P. Gahan James Koeche Tragg Mittafield County Mex AL 'Haum Haum PV. Gahan Ehair— Naty Gonmittse Eru Tom Flynn New England Jon

Colgate Gridders to Practice in April

Colgate football coach Harlow announces that all spring candidates should report for practice. He believes several students can develop into quality players and notes many showed promise last season yet did not report. With a small enrollment, every capable man must join for the fall season to defend the Maroon eleven’s status.

Hamilton Harlow Colgate Dita Great Fall Grove

Charley White protests boxing forfeit over weight miss

Charley White, Chicago heavyweight, contested a $2 forfeit after weighing in at 2 o'clock for his bout with Rocky Kansas and Priday. He argued the weight difference was small and cost him money, prompting a protest to the Boxing Commission.

Charley White Chicago Rocky Kansas Priday Moxing Commission Kansas White

Games Postponed in West End School Circuit

A meeting of the Teachers Association of Maplewood school in the auditorium caused the West Side school games to be postponed until next week. The auditorium is above the sum and eames on the floor would disturb the meeting.

Teachers Association of Maplewood School West Side

Glint Sillinger eyed for Bridgeport High athletics director post

A Board of Education committee plans to hire Glenn Sillinger, ex Penn State star and multi sport great, to direct Bridgeport High School athletics. His resume includes gridiron, baseball and track, and he recently served as assistant coach at Pittsburgh State, with a potential annual salary around 3000.

Board of Educatio Glenn Sillinger Bridgeport High Lyon Terrace Glenn Islinger Tenn Rev Pr Harrisburg Lech Penn State Setiing Hugo Bezdek Beazdek Hilltop

Legion Teams to Clash Saturday in title deciding game

Fairfield and Stratford meet in the first of a two game series at Fairfield Saturday night to decide the American season championship. A preliminary game starts at 7 30 with the main contest at 8 50. The teams are evenly matched and fans expect a top exhibition.

Sa Sursan Tets Fairfeld Stratford Fairfield Seion Oor

Y W A Team to Play St Luke's Ladies Friday Night

Phyllis Wheatley branch Y W C A basketball team meets St Luke's Church Ladies of New Haven Friday night at the Boers' club. Local girls Mary Lancaster Susie Freeman Dorothy Duncan Augustine Nelson Frances Montana Dorothy Nelson Minnie Jackson Gladys Kimber Marion Harris to compete.

Phyllis Wheatley St. Luke's Church New Laven New Haven Y. OW. CA. Com Mary Lancaster Susie Freeman Dorothy Duncan Augustine Nelson Frances Montana Dorothy Nelson Minnie Jackson Gladys Kimber Marion Harris

St. Joe Celtics Seek Action After Ninth Straight Win

The St. Joseph's Celtics clinched their ninth straight victory by beating the Rosebud Colts. Club management seeks new games with Hall Community, Sacred Hearts, Warners or other teams in this class. Call Nobly 4184 after 6 PM.

St. Joseph's Celtics Rosebud Colts Hall Community

Roover to defend world amateur single sculls title

Walter Hoover will not defend the Diamond Sculls at the Henley meeting next summer. Officials say Hoover will relinquish the Trentey-on-the-Thames trophy to focus on defending his world title against Pont Costello of Philadelphia Nilton Belyea of St John’s and other challengers.

Duluth Walter Troover Suimmmer

Leach Reaches New Ground as Minor League Manager

Tampa reports Tom Leach, once a popular third baseman and versatile fielder, has moved into managing the Lakeland club in the Florida League. He will bring his son Nelson to Lakeland, continuing a long connection with the game and a career that impressed fans twenty-five years ago.

Yommy Leach Lakeland Nelson Leach Tampa Fila Tommy Ilwach Tommy Apo Tommy Leach Heinie” Groh Giants Aloho

Iowa Leads In Court League

Chicago Feb. 18 The western conference basketball race moves into the halfway point with Iowa leading the standings. The Hawkeyes have won all five games thus far while Michigan and Wisconsin sit tied for second with four wins and one loss. Michigan and Iowa schedule pivotal clashes as the season nears the stretch run.

Chicago University of IoWa Hawkeyes Michigan Euerying Wisconsina Hlawkeres Ohio State Columbus Badgers W. Tx Wisconsin Finois Purdue Indiana Northwestern Minnesota

Desch to Run in Penn Relays This Spring

Notre Dame star Gus Desch plans to compete at the Penn Relays April 27 and 28 aiming to lower his own 440 yard hurdles world mark of 45.5 seconds. Indiana’s Rockne confirms the entry as Baylor’s Frazier and others are listed among 300 schools. Desch’s team also contesting shot put and possible distance relays amid broad field entries.

Phila Delwpiriay Preb, la Desch Notre Dame University Rockne Indiana George W. Orton Frazier Baylor University Texas Desch Notre Dame

Brown Racqueters in Twelve Matches

Brown University tennis team schedules twelve matches six at home six away under manager Harvey Reynolds. Captain Gerald W. Bennett of Colorado Springs leads the varsity, with Bennett a two year veteran.

Providence Tab Brown University Harvey Reynolds Brunonians New England Intercollegiate Cambridge Worcester Poly Tech University Flarvard Dartmouth Colby New York Univsity Brown Gerald W. Bennett Colorado Springs Bennett

Barrow Offered Presidency of Continental League

Edward G. Barrow secretary of the New York Yankees said he had been offered the presidency of a proposed eight club Continental League to be formed in eastern U S and Canada. Reported backing from major leagues includes Toronto Montreal Buffalo Newark Baltimore Brooklyn Washington and Providence. The plan would pool ten players from each major club to form a nucleus of twenty players for 1923.

New York Associated Press Edward G. Barrow New York Yankees United States Canada Toronto Montreal Buffalo Newark Baltimore Brooklyn Washington Providence

Fred Toney Career Highlights and Baseball Fallout

The piece covers Fred Toney's checkered baseball career from his peak as a top pitcher to later years marked by reduced effectiveness and a major league fallout. It details his strong early control, peak no hit game for the Reds in 1917, World Series woes in 1924, multiple team moves, and his controversial lease to the minors with Louisville, then teams like the Giants, Braves, and Cardinals. It notes his retirement rumors and lingering impact on baseball history, including his celebrated no hit effort and later decline.

New York Fred Toney Baseball St. Louis Toney Giants A. Giant Jantsmen Iitchers Tryig Cubs Louisville American Associaon Big Fred Thos Tve Johnny Evers Trojan Charles Webl Murphy Myers Brooklyn Prooklinty Cincinnati Redland Braves Augh McQuillan Boston Cardinals Jim Vaughn Vaughn Reds Tanens Yankees John McGraw Fred Jess Barnes Yanks McGraw Barnea Taney San Antonio Nashville

Mike Menoskey A Red Sox Veteran Struggles for Pay

Boston reports show Mike Menoskey, 26, the Red Sox’s lone veteran link to a glorious past, seeks higher pay as he resists a hoped for spring arrival. He recalls Ty Cobb’s long career and laments Boston’s roster flux after winter trades, while the team moves toward potential low standing.

Boston Ty Cobb Ban Johnson Detroit Tigers Mike Menoskey Cobb Red Sox Jungaleers Max Carey Pittsburgh Mike Menaskey Chance Wneap Honus Wagner Christy Mathewson Babe Adams Mike Menaskey Ruth Yankee Mays New York McInn‘s Schang Hooper Scott Rush Jones Wagner Gainer Barrow Fenway Park Pratt Collins Warris New York Roolies New England Bush Sox Alsa-Rana Shawn Calling Chicago

McAuliffe in line for Willard clash as Johnson rises

New York report details Delroy heavyweight Jack McAuliffe bound for a major bout while young Tilogg Johnson nears a Willard challenge. McAuliffe, 6'3", 209 pounds, has 17 fights with 15 knockouts and recent wins over Hugh Walker. Johnson, seen as fast but untested against Jess Willard, faces a crucial test to prove his training and ambition.

New York Joe Lynch Johnny Curtin Carl Tremaine Eddie Mead Tex Rickard Curtin Jersay Tremaine Harry McCormick Red Bank Dene Tunney Mortin Pee Wee Kaiser Garden Wriday Miny Dunn Flo Danny Lee Harlem Seanny Smith New Yorks Tilogg Johnson Agraiis Gibons Johnson McAuliffe Thayd Johnson Hugh Walker Mark Shaughnessy Shaughnessy Nh Y Gibbons Johnson Willard Willard Wilard Vines

Yankees Sail South Tomorrow to Begin 1923 Campaign

The 1923 season opens with Babe Ruth and the Yankees heading south tomorrow for spring work at Hot Springs, while the Giants depart February 22. Veterans from both leagues will join training camps in Hot Springs and St. Louis as squads gather under the coachboat of Hughie Jennings and Casey Dolan for early workouts and conditioning.

New York Cleveland Hot Springs Ark Babe Ruth Sruth Sudbury Mass Leverett Scott Bob Meusel Ruth Hughie Jennings Casey Dolan St. Louis Brooklyn Dodgers Arkansas

Park Gets and Celtics Forfeit League Contests

Park by A. A. and the Celtics forfeited games after failing to appear on time for matches with the East Ind Big Five and the Alpines. Both teams are members of the Board of Recreation Senior League.

A. A Celtics Alpines Board of Recreation Senior League

DeMolays to Play Presby Tossers in Key Showdown

The DeMolays meet the undefeated Presby W Pirates on Presbyterian half surface tomorrow night at 7 20. A preliminary game features the Athletic five, leaders of the Junior Recreation league, versus the Pioneer Juniors, followed by a DeMolay vs Presby toss. Lineups include Pirates Bridge Fancher Walls Williamson Shaw Skerritt Hamilton Oeil Smith Tiddy Siaueven Keeling Schiess Baker and Lane.

Idemolay Presby W Pirates Presbyterian Junior Recreation League Pioneer de Lkneup Pirates DeMolay Bridge Fancher Wimmons RP Walls Williamson Shaw Skerritt Hamilton Oeil I. Gk. Smith Tiddy G. Siaueven Keeling Schiess Baker Utility Referac H. Lane

Poughkeepsie to Host Big Intercollegiate Regatta

Morton G Beene chairman of the stewards of the Intercollegiate Rowing Association states the annual regatta will be held here. The exact date and course distance are not yet determined, but the event will take place in Poughkeepsie and draw college crews.

Poughkeepsie Morton G. Beene Intercolf Rowing + ciation Dune

Kiwanis Club to Meet Lions Team in Luncheon Tournament

The Inter-Luncheon tournament opens this afternoon at the VY. MOA gymnasium with Kiwanis club facing the Lions club in the first volley. The Lions boast a large squad of meat eaters trying out and expect a decisive victory over the Kiwanis, who invade their lair with six players.

VY. Moo. A Kiwanis Lions’ Club E Lions

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