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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
7
Holy Cross at Worcester produced many future major leaguers including Freddy Maguire Chick Gagnon Owen Carrol and others. The piece lists graduates by position with teams and years highlighting how Holy Cross shaped early 20th century baseball careers.
League results show team totals and individual scores. No. 1 posted 510 for the team, while No. 2 reached 1462. Lundbers led with a 354 average and Sarcino had 145 in singles, with several players marked no bowler.
Layne, bantamweight champion, to fight eight rounder with Pete Bush in Harrisburg, Pa, on February 46. March 4 has Joe Lynch slated for eight rounds against Joe Meade of Philadelphia at Quakes City Jee Palace. Lynch returns from layoff as Mead plans more bouts to stay sharp for a potential title clash with Carl Tremaine.
State Goollizle Pa Feb 21 Hinkie Maines former all around star at Penn State and last season Gasishant football and freshman basketball coach will leave for New Orleans on March 3 to join spring practice with the New York Yankees.
The piece blends boxing notes on Harry Greb and Tunney with golf and baseball musings. It recalls Greb's speed and attack versus Tunney, predicts a second meeting, and notes Cobb’s 19th season. Schreiber signs with Dodgers for 1923 after a 34 game, 13 win, 12 loss season.
New York reports a strong rumor that Willie Hoppe could attempt three cushion caroms as he weighs a comeback in balkline billiards. Hoppe’s arm kink during earlier finals may push him toward cushion shots, a specialty that could sway the title defense against Troppe and Schaefer at the Hotel Pennsylvania.
Frank Baker of Yonkers New York says age limits him for majors and he wants to join the Eastern Shore League, a minor circuit on Maryland and Delaware’s eastern shore. He notes he would not quit baseball and expects several clubs to try to sign him.
Count Clary, president of the Wrench Olympic committee, is appointed general commissioner by the government for the 1944 Olympic games in France. He will oversee the Olympic organization and its funds. An auditor is named to supervise expenditures.
Brooklyn magnate Ebbetts speaks on the failed Cadore-Fonseca deal and defends the Myers Fournier swap. He cites manager Robbie’s advice, outlines hopes for Bert Griffith as outfield depth, and explains first baseman needs and minor-league options for Mitchell and Schmandt. He also discusses Fournier’s expected batting and contract expectations with St. Louis.
Princeton begins preparations for the 1925 season with Bill Clarke organizing candidates for the varsity nine. Captain Jack Jefferies will join in mid March after basketball duties. Clarke relies on veterans like Townsend Beeb Thomas and Borg, while developing new talent from the freshman and reserve pools ahead of a March 28 opener vs. Villanova and a 26 game schedule.
A garbled text fragment discusses marriage changes and possible crimes like bigamy and perjury, referencing a person and a relationship, but the meaning is not clear and no specific events or entities are established.
Fordham's baseball candidates report today for practice. Work was performed indoors until Fordham Field is ready. Training under Captain Harry Shermerhorn continues until March 1 when coach Keady takes over. Of last year's varsity players, ten are expected to return.
These veterans include Schermerhorn at first base, Wealy in center, Cavanaugh at short, Garrity in left, Mc Peak behind the plate, White and Vanderbach on the mound, Waters also a pitcher, Hayes at first and outfield, and Williams at third. Pitchers and catchers began work Monday in Fayerwetl gymnasium under Coach Neale. The squad reports March 1 to take the field at Lambert Field, with over three weeks before the opening game versus New York University on March 26. Neale, who had agreed to become ally coach at Virginia, was urged to start duties six months early after Jack Ryan resigned to pursue a major league offer.
Earle Neale will coach at the University of Virginia this season in Charlottesville Virginia. The veteran mentor is slated to lead the Cavaliers and guide the squad in the forthcoming campaign.
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