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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1922

Page

6

Paddock Quintet Defeats Danbury Laurels in Locking Vicor

Paddock quintet defeats Danbury Laurels 52 to 20 in afternoon action. McClellan led scoring with multiple doubles and Foul goals. Rentz and Welch also starred. Devon Independents earn tenth straight by topping Bridgeport Rovers 30 to 14 as McTargart and Lewis contributed strong totals.

Paddock Quintet Danbury Laurels DEVON Danbury Sxcora McClellan Rentz Regehonfield Rae eClellan T Welch Bamligh Merson Bhoydyke Devon Independents Rovers Bridgeport Sa Seore Devon Vedi Ygorean

Stamford Big Five Seeks Revenge On Y M H A Quintet

Stamford Big Five, led by Matthews and Hogan, hosts Y M H A quintet at Madison Avenue Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon seeking revenge and a stronger comeback. Moortey leads Stamford in scoring with 14 points so far, followed by Gordon Whily and Marren with 91 and 85 points respectively.

Stamford BIG Five Y. M. H. A. Quintet W. M.A Hogan pSenithalan Sot Moortey Ty Spont Gordon Marren Witt BS

Joe Ray Sets Another Record Breaking Mark in New York

Joe Ray, renowned Bay star middle distance runner, broke the world indoor record for the 2000 meters at the annual Games of the American Athletic Association in New York. The event took place Feb 14 with crowd attendance noted by George Bonh. The record time and details of the race were celebrated by local papers.

Joe Ray New York

Haverford's Amateur Ethic Casts Light on College Athletics

A reflective piece by Lailly Evans explores Haverford College's adherence to amateur regulations amid Swarthmore rivalry. It traces historical splits in the Quaker tradition, noting how Swarthmore and Haverford shaped athletic culture, propriety, and integrity through eras of defeats and codes of conduct.

Cale Jegea Sekalf Haverford Colere Haverford Meverford Philadelphia Wriginal Witp Alutin Saeam Wera Rowel Quaker Church Ute Awe Ranchers Hixtie Hix Nacitation Swarthmore Gottgavert Herve Ford College Epir Eifney Axel Peter Pete Ute

California football coach backs summer play plan

A California coach argues students should be allowed to play football in summer to protect amateurism and professionalism in college athletics. He contends current restrictions harm athletes, coaches, and colleges and urges policy change to permit summer play with proper oversight.

California Andy Smith University of Callegory Tovalo Hig Golies Aie Gal Byers College Beng Padit Sunuarr Wali Phaes

Johnny Kilbane Celebrates Tenth Featherweight Title Anniversary

Johnny Kilbane marks a decade as featherweight champion with February 22 912 victory over Abe Attell in Vernon California and several defenses including a draw with Johnny Dundee. Kilbane’s reign faces challengers from Chaney Brush Kelley and peers like John Sullivan as historians note his long hold on the title.

Johnny Kilbane Abe Atel Vernon California Kilbane Meranis Queensbury Ries Attell Johnny Dundee Ao Sounds Charley Ery Dundee George Chaney Kibane Fmite Mane Rush Bietwrce Walter Kelley Penny Leone Jier Alow John J. Sullivan Marquis of Neesbilry Pulos

Trade Shifts Braves as Marquard and Kopf Move for Scott

Boston deals veteran Marquard and pitcher Kopf to the Braves in exchange for Scott and leans on lefty pitching depth. Moran balked at earlier offers but finally approved the swap as Red Sox aim to bolster rotation behind Jere Harny and the club’s championship pedigree.

Marquard Kopf Braves Scott Bostc Fev Fred Micehet Ran Bouin Jerry Mopf Javier Boston Vals Vealich Imad Font Auiuibrant Jere Hirny Red Sox Igeries White Sox Ben Avive

St Josephs Quintet to Play Devon Five

The St Josephs quintet is set to face the Devon Five in a Wednesday game following a recent setback. The Salts showed a strong comeback but lost the prior match, with key players including Mullaney and Garriso mentioned.

ST. Joseph's Quintet DEVON Kaveys St. Joy Garriso Mullaney Onson Aguh

Turbulent Talk on Boxing Stars and World Series Paths

A chaotic OCR fragment blends boxing gossip with baseball chatter, naming Turner, Dempsey, Geheth, and others while speculating on potential title shots and spring tours. It also references Ted Williams era players, World Series outcomes, and future matchups, all amid unclear phrasing and scattered dates.

New Skate Records Are Made at Saratoga Races

Three new amateur skating records were set at Saratoga yesterday. Juossie Bova of Lake Placid lowered the 440 yard mark by four sixths of a second to 45.5 seconds. Murphy of New York improved the 220 yard record from 11.5 seconds to 23.75 seconds. Bayd set a new record over the relay, aided by Slane, with a time of 36.75 seconds. The War Terms record was cut by 28 seconds, event sanctioned by the International Shajing Union and the Adivan thiek SKALRS Association.

Sak Springs N.Y Juossie Bova Inake International Shajing Uiion Adivanthiek Skalrs Association

Appleby Leads Green Cloth Tournament Charge

Philadelphia February 14 Edgar T Appleby of New York leads the International class A 13.2 halle Amateur Qiu tournament with a string of victories over Francia Appleby Bos Morton and Rowdil while others like Collins and N Collins trail. Morton has two wins and four losses with two games remaining. Bos and Rowdil still in strong contention as the field narrows toward the final rounds.

Philadelphia Halle Gar Appleby New Yorhampton Toneut Weld Aet Sls Francia New York Ary Bos Holland Q R Cope Morton Palindelphia Edouard Rowdil Irmeg Piergy N. Collins Chicago Geo Cier Oy Minneas Appleby Morton Bos Nare Meray N. Collins Shieaga Douard Applaby Ary Box Hollanda J.E. Come Mortyun

New mark set at Pinehurst 14th hole

Pinehurst N C saw a remarkable display on the 14th hole of the championship course as two birdies and an eagle were recorded in a four ball match. Amateur players Kerrigay Parson Walker Jr. impressed despite the tough conditions, while pros challenged them in a high level test.

Pinehurst N.C Tony Nerrizen Parson Walken Voand

Rutgers Grid Coach Favors Twelve Man Football Team

Foster Sanford of Rutgers advocates a twelve man football unit and discusses shifting to a twelfth man on the field to direct plays and reduce errors. He argues for era of new strategy, with Buck O’Neil and Yale figures debating substitutions and game control while addressing Notre Dame shifts and rule interpretations.

Foster Sanford Rutgers Magyis Royterwnferd Santi Wiefeld Act Fiall Tigers Tad Jones Sanford Buck O'Neil Columbia Yale Oneill Acu Tim Eyelfth Cibmour Doble Cornell Larry Notre Dame Indiana Ovne Army Daly

Cornell Crew Star Jimmy Brown Led Rowing Rise

Jimmy Brown oversaw a fine showing by Cornell crew, guiding the team through a landmark intercollegiate season. The article recalls past triumphs at Saratoga in 1874 and 1876, noting coaches like Totty Ostrom and John Osten, with Brown’s leadership shaping a crew rising to compete against Yale, Princeton, and Harvard.

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Blue Ribbons Face Rubber City Five In Third Game

The Blue Ribbons meet Rubber City Five in the third game of the seat and Heniter era. The Rubber City five look to challenge a Leavy team with George Smith expected to lead in scoring.

Blue Ribbons MD Sabaniaskebbys Legot Heniter Puhbes Fey Sagat Coleantal Cp Mesday Rice George Smith Joent Berpiy

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