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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1922

Page

8

Two City Amateur Boxing Championships Highlight Night

Wladek Zbyszko claimed two city championships as amateur boxing fans packed the Fairfield County arena Monday night. The event featured featherweight hopefuls like Smith, Castle, and Martin vying for titles in 128 and 138 pound classes with several prospects from Haven and St Joseph displaying rugged, technical boxing.

Wladek Zbyszko Iformerly Eagle's Hall MTN Fairfield County Arthur Lee Steve Smith Vovicas Jaésara St Joseph S Smith Madison Square Garden Karith Joha Cullen Oraw Haven Judsen Smith Semnith Park City Hin Penis Ost & Haitien Atenny Castle sNohnany Martin Mike Mariako Ary Padtyrs Mariko Joesm Sai Cwaw Chariie Pinit- Stiten Marinko Uty Lanny Castle Hag Johnny Martin Baul Sadni Sliver Jong Cupa Pries Nick Jozuack George Chiklin Nick Albert Cudahy Robert Cudahy J. Dube Virelly Robert Romanico EM Donbullinn John Cassin George Chaiklin Nick ‘Orback Bobby Grant Faulkner J. Reed Pace Anderbrooke Steve Smith HH Donbublin Ms Rooero F. Brennan Tonoay “Martin Mike Marinko A. Mantone Lenny Castle

Star Yankee shortstop’s six year ironman streak ends none

Star Yankee shortstop is famed for a six year string of games without an error or absence from a single contest. The 1910s era article hails Scott’s remarkable durability, fielding records, and consistent performance at shortstop with high putouts, assists, and minimal errors through 1919.

Yankee Billy Evansiverett Scott New York Wytte Grimes Berti Aso Ofielding Erro Geason Lion Mike Vostor Breratt Scott

Zbyszko defeats Stecher in Madison Square Garden upset

Crowds at Madison Square Garden booed the result as Wladek Zbyszko defeated Joe Stecher in a headline bout. The match featured a rolling fall finish after a tense three falls contest with police removing unruly spectators. Preliminaries saw Strangler Lewis win both rounds and a draw between Daviscourt and Olin.

Rew YoRx Wiadek Woyesto Joe Stecher Dodge Nebraska Madison Square Garden Zhyseke Stecher Nelzan Woymko Geveral Zbyszka Zbyszko Hemanas Strang Ter’ Lewis Clifford Binkley Columbus Ohio Dick Daviscourt John Olin W Daviscourt Qlin

St Augustine and St Mary Stay Undefeated In Parochial League

The undefeated St Augustine and St Mary basketball teams won key league games at the Municipal. St Augustine edged Sacred Heart in a hard fought 7 to 5 battle as guard Lothontia sparked the win with two field goals. Sacred Heart’s Tier nay added a goal and two free throws. Standings show St Augustine 6-0, St Mary 4-0, Sacred Heart 1-2, St John 1-6, St Charles 0-6.

St. Aurstinegaint St. Mary Fortanday Municiplum Sacred Heart Loth Tontia Moran Tiernay Corballs St. Augustine St. Mary Ted Nolthr St. Mary’s W. L Sacred. Heart St. St. John St. Charles O Moora Mb T. Tremo Ghengyel Ti Gibbons Tlorney Sullivan Grace Carsidy Shannon St Mary's St. Jons Hi Han

Brighton Beach swimming records set in 1821 event

The 1821 Brighton Beach meet yielded ten of twenty-one new records across styles and distances. Notables included John Weissmuller, Norman Ross, and Miss Ethelda Bleibtrey among others, with performances at Honolulu Harbor and Manhattan Beach demonstrations marking a landmark year in amateur swimming.

Brighton Beach Charlolis Wiuyle-Giané Meldit Velletrey Uvision John Weissmuller Nor- Jaman Mead Amatour ‘Datetic Union A. A. Vn Poole Margaret Woodpridge de Stoft Eudy Langer University of Honolulu Harbor Yarigly Mer Muren Sermen Rues Nava Station Chicaro Frank Bentrepaire Bugy Langer Manhattan Beach Joan Weissmuller Norman Ross Deishtwn Beach

Rovers Beat Strong St Johns 23 to 14 at Warnger Institute

The Rover basketball team defeated St Johns at Warnger Institute Monday night 23 to 14. Sketl opened with two quick goals while Eeickam and Urey contributed points for the victors. The strong defense limited the opponents as Rovers secured the win.

Rover St. Jonn’s Wargner's Institute Sketl Eeickam Bleabrook Alpines Middletown M. C Rubberry Alpines Devon A.C. Ra Rovers Ridgefeld Roglovirt RG Walch Ja Pederson Goyarte Janes Erg Medettan Seltenrich Ravian

Yale to play St Nicholas puck chasers today

Yale faces St Nicholas in a Manhattan hockey card with a city championship vibe. Harvard WET and Wanamakers are mentioned in a waning schedule as teams wind through arena play.

YALE ST. Nicholas Harvard Wanamakers Wa Ky Blue Warriors Yale Raralty Srashman St Nicholas New York Ilebey Baker Kockes Lasste Princeton Worl Belucelon Mumory

First Scholastic Skating Meet Set for Chicago February 25

Chicago reports the first national scholastic skating meet to be held February 25 with 200 skaters from Cleveland New York and Detroit. Officials promise parades concerts and festival events in the city and plans for a welcome program by Mayor Thompson and organizers.

Chicago Roy Gibbons Theresa Ts Bearos Grammar Chisago Cleveland Yoner Detroit Zere Eith Chirtelul Park

Appleby Wins Title by Defeating Percy Collins

New York’s Edward T. Appleby defeats Percy Collins of Chicago to claim the international title in the fal lanteh at Glass Ae Metalk line bichard Loumnanert. Score listed as 290 to LOR in a disputed manufacturing cut context.

Philaresputa Edward T. Appleby New York Mullant Chammon Hetto Percy Ny Colts Chicago Bichard Loumnanert

Illinois director eyed to permit summer college athletics

A proposed rule change would allow high school students to play summer ball for money while enrolled in college. Supporters argue enforcement relies on public opinion and that current rules fail to curb outside financial competition.

Illinois Ohio Igh Roadiya Facus Mion Vila Ev Athiatias Iust University of Finals Atheleles Wolite Neston Owitiioe Athtens Ixeas

Milford And New Haven Billiard Tourney Heads to 100 Point Finals

Milford and New Haven stage a cross town billiard tournament organized by Joseph Sable of Milford and Graham of New Haven Broadway Billiard Academy. About 40 players compete in four divisions with winners meeting for 100 point matches in Milford and New Haven starting in March.

Millfcrd Joseph Sable Manaer Pnetime Filiara Academy Graham Broadway Billiard Academy New Haven Pocket Bintiacds Milford Edeh

Alpine Tossers Challenge Local Quintets

The Alpine basketball team faces local rivals after defeats to several teams. The squad beat Devon 40 to 22, with mixed results elsewhere including close losses to strong state opponents. Season record lists losses and wins against Norwalk Redmen and other clubs, showing a competitive but uneven campaign.

Knights of Columbus Raceye Sacraments Sacraments Jost Devon Alpines Tone Wpines Barney Hubbell

Speaker's Famous Batting Shift To Be Reworked In 1921

With Himer Senith and George Burns joining the team, the famed right and left handed batting shift used by Speaker in 1920 and 1921 will be broken apart. McTnnis joins Cleveland. Graney and Wood plan to fill roles in outfield and rotation, while Evans and Burnes suggest shifts in lineup. The manager aims to use a flexible setup aligning with pitchers and batters.

Speaker Himer Senith George Burns Stuty McTnnis Cleveland Vase Regan Fu Pase Dac Tonason Butta Eames Burna Maouzhown Smith Joe Wood Imioss Jack Graney Powhen Keresing Wood Joe Evans Laftehanders Charley Jranesor Hin

Rovers Forfeit Victory Over Alpine Juniors

Rovers used three ineligible players Mullaney Garrigan and Sholtz in a match that went to extra time. Alpine juniors protested and the game was ordered forfeited by a 2 to 0 score. Mullaney and Garrigan starred for the Rovers with two quick scores.

Alpines Duniors Ho.erg Rovers Mullaney As- Tigan Sholtz Garrigan

New Theories On Plays And Pros Stir Football Coaches

An article reports cautious debate among college coaches on evolving football strategies and the heavy use of scouting and premeditated plays. Gil Dobie defends tradition while noting shifts toward complex, calculated planning and the influence of professional coaching and commercial pressures.

Gil Dobie Ayame Pasa i Jong Gaina

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