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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1922

Page

12

McAllister Sets New Indoor Running Records

JOSE RAY and JAKE DRISCOLL starred in a Boston track meet with Tufts and Harvard runners in a mixed program. McAllister set indoor marks at 120 210 and 150 yards, while Ritola won the Seagate Marathon in 1 hour 26 minutes 2 5 seconds, and Driscoll captured the Gaston Cup in the 100 yard dash. The event showcased strong performances despite difficult road conditions and pointed toward future Olympic preparation.

Joie W. Ray Ilinda Boston College W. E. Stephenson Ineaton Driscoll Sae. Burke Harvard Sidney Sealle New York A. G New Americai Legion Telay Tace Boston Hannes Koltemainen Fyx Mio Ritola Ritela Han Nan Harry Parkingon Alora- Angelds Athletic Club James McNel Paulist Athletic Club Wii Ar . Kennedy Parkinson Athiete Dltty Od Parkinson Robert McAll 25Th Coast Defense Corps Pames McAllister Ber A. &. Meyer Heb American’ Athletic Club McAlisters

Eastern League adopts Spalding ball as official

Eastern League owners approve Spalding ball for the coming season despite complaints about last year’s service. Kibbee signs with New Haven and Syracuse schedules an April 18 exhibition with Bridgeport, with Easter Sunday game also discussed.

Spalding Kibbee Syracuse Springfield Mass Iotal Collegers Sporting Fords Eastern League Baseball Writers Association Writers ‘Association Dominick Mulrennan New Haven Chicago White Sox Retms Gieorme M. Weiss Lea Kibber Ernest J. Lanigan Bridgeport Waterbury Clarke FP. Lana, Jrs Gene McCann Michael J. Moran Billy Gilbert George My Wells Hartford James M. Pyne Worcester Jack Mack Pittfield Derinle J. Payton Albany Michael Hawkins Patty O'Connor Springfeld Arthur J. Shea John Hummel

M Tigue Beats Young Fisher In Syracuse Bout

Mike McTigue of New York won a decision over Young Fisher of Syracuse after 12 rounds in a fast boxing match. McTigue, claiming the Canadian championship, fought with height and reach advantages but endured Fisher's sustained attacks, while Fisher briefly staggered McTigue in the sixth round. Fisher had recently defeated McTigue in Syracuse, with McTigue citing a shoulder issue.

New York Mike McTigue Young Fisher Syracuse Vaich Fisher McTigus

Bones Beats Dempsey on Foul in Four Round Bout

Providence report: Bridgeport flyweight June Bones defeated Young Pompsey of South Boston on a foul in four rounds. Bones dropped his opponent twice and fought tonight under manager Joe Smith who also handles the Bogish brothers and Young Raddy.

Providence Bones Bridgeport Young Pompsey South Boston Joe Smith Bogish Brothers Young Raddy

Mendell Backs Ban on Coaches From Sidelines

New Haven February 22. Yale Athletic Board of Control chair Professor Clarenta Wy Mendel urged removing football cameras from the field and sidelines during college games. He also called for stricter rules restricting transfers of athletes labeled tramp from one college to another.

New Haven Clarenta Wy. Mendel Yale Athletic Board of Control Alumni Junchnon Mendel Ofle Lege Ongtner

Red Sox President Frazee Plans Hot Springs Trip With Sport Partner

Harry H Frazee president of the Red Sox and J J Herrmann the famed Sport will visit New York on business then travel to Hot Springs with the Red Sox ball club. FRAZEE says the team is already lining up Jondarga Celts Bil Pieres Jam Quinn Thor Thins Dat Aras Joey Nurs and Pittenger set to join. Hugh Dulty expected to lead a full party to Hot Springs by March.

Harry H Frazee Red Sox J. J. Herrmann Yestercar New York Hot Springs Sox Mr. Frazee Jondarga Ant Celts Bil Pieres Jam Quinn Thor Thins Mnahiej Dat Aras Joey Nurs Pittenger Hugh ‘Dulty Ft Hot Springs

Outdoor track marks by Paddock and Drew set records

The article notes California printer Paddock holding outdoor records for 110 130 and 150 yards, HL Py Drew holding the 120 yard mark, and McCallister’s 150 yard time being 2 5 of a second slower than Paddock’s 14 3- seconds. Herald Cutbill of the Boston Athletic Association wins the 659 yard spealtion in 2 minutes 24 1-3 seconds.

California HL Py Drew Paddock Mccallister E i Herald Cutbill Boston AthIotic Association Speal Ation

Braves Acquire Marquard and Kopf to Boost Pennant Hopes

Braves add Rube Marquard from the Giants and Larry Kopf from Cincinnati to bolster pitching and infield. The move shifts Boston toward a stronger pennant push, with Mitchel leveraging Marquard's long NL experience and Kopf to stabilize the infield and backstop prospects as training opens in St Petersburg.

Reston Naonalese Maryguard Alticade Giants Taranaipolis Club American Association Rube Brooklin Robins Cleveland Indians Emlrent Southpaw Reds Dutch Ruether Brooklina Red Marquard Mata Hein Mitchell McGraw Robinson Moran Mitchel Hes Brooklyn Robbie Marquard Toblas Polo Grounders Larry Kopf Cinginnati Braves St. Petersburg Horace Ford Kepf Barbara Wea Short Ford

Devon Defeats St. Joseph Quintet In Basketball

The Devon A. C. basketball team defeated St. Joseph six to two percent in a lopsided contest. Anthony brothers starred for Devon while Garrigan and Mullaney stood out for the losers. Miss Ailen led Devon with six floor goals.

Devon A. 'C St. Joseph Anthony Brothers Garrigan and Mullaney Devonaties Qiles Ailen

Wilhelm Says McGraw Won't Part With His Twirlers

Rochester claims Wilhelm, visiting relatives, denies McGraw freeing Barnes and Douglas. He vows Fletcher will rejoin Phillies and Lee Starr will pitch. Four first handed pitchers are promising, a gracker jack second baseman is wanted, and the Pills should be near the top of the second division.

Rochester N.Y. Med Irving K. Wailholm McGraw Barnes Douglas Peaausea Fletcher Philliees Lee Stea Wiil Gracker

Thistlewaite Blames Smaller Colleges for Recruiting Tactics

Northwestern coach Glen Thistlewaite censures smaller colleges for luring scholastic athletes with free tuition and work pay while keeping major programs free of such recruitment. He argues alumni influence and outside compensation undermine amateurism, urging stricter rules during the school year.

Glen Thistlewaite Northwestern Uni Gome Loys Sollee High Schoes

Jack Kearns Viewed As Top Fight Manager Of His Era

The article profiles Jack Kearns, manager of champion Jack Dempsey, as one of the era’s most successful fight managers. It notes his strategic push, from shaping Dempsey’s left hand to securing significant earnings, and credits him with guiding Dempsey’s career through early doubts and major champions, including Manny W. The piece highlights Kearns’ influence on training, negotiation, and career direction.

Jack Kearns Tank Dempsey Manny Carnens Kearns Hi Vali

Leonard picks Hyman Gold to defeat Tendler

Benny Leonard predicts a fast fight as Hyman Gow of Oakland, known as Jimmy Duke, trains for the Madison Square Garden bout against Lew Tendler. Leonard notes Gold's sharpness in workouts and praises his speed and punching while relying on trainer Johnny Loftus to prepare him for the contest.

Benny Leonard Hyman Gow Jimmy Duke Oakland Gal Lew Tendler Madison Square Garden Leonard Grupp Johnny Martin Piet ‘Tobin Europe Tendler Johnny Loftus Gald Finiching Freddy Weilsh Hayside Jack Toland Nored

Park City Girls to Play Ekpettes Tonight

The Park City Girls basketball team will meet the Ekpettes at St Johns hall on Pembroke street this evening. Park City has won eight of ten games this season, with losses only to Hartford’s Travelers and the Alumai girls. The lineup includes Penney, Austin, Calladian, Androssy, Carrall, Katz, Cooper, Lucas, Mead, Lattin, Konale, and Schaffer.

Park City St. John’s Hall Pembroke Street Ae Fong Ekecittes Ark City Peiris Hartford Alumai Girls Park City Girls Ekecites Ur IM Penney Austin Calladian A Androssy Carrall F. Katz Cooper NS. Lucas Mead Lattin Urility Konale

Red Causey Plans Big Comeback With IPGRAW Team

Hot Springs Arkansas reports baseball gossips as Red Causey aims for a strong return this season with IPGRAW. He preps to pitch regularly, hopes Babe Ruth arrives soon, and notes arm strength recovery after recent years of setbacks. Causey weighs about 174 pounds and expects to be ready for pennant chase.

Red Causey Ipgraw Hot Springs Ark Ted Babe Ruth Babe Nene Atlee Joan McGraw Causey McGraw Ava Iamenesa Wisbulla Yankees Tigrer Lina Mike McNally Yankee Basman

Penn Calls Off Big Collegiate Track Meet

The University of Pennsylvania recalled its invitation to host the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America championship meet at Franklin Field on May 26 and 27 due to field rebuilding. The meet may transfer to Ithaca for a dual meet with Cornell scheduled for May 13.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America Franklin Fight Intercollegiate Association Pennsyvania Woul Franklin Field Bs Amecessa

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