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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1923

Page

12

Change of heart brings Huston back into Yankee fight

New York January 4 special: Col Tilinghast L'Hom smedien Huston reverses retirement, rejoining Col Ruppert in control of the Yankees. Huston declares he will stay in baseball next year and possibly for years, steering scheduling and Sunday date policy amid league tensions.

New York Othe Telegram Col. Tilinghast L'Homsmedien Huston Yan‘Rees Cal. Huston Yankee Col. Rupert Huston Ruppert Yankees Col. Ruppert Ban Johnson Col. Huston Colonel Iron Hat Atlantic City Johnson William Harvidge Heydler Barney Dreyuss Pittsburgh Polo Grounds Yankee Stadium Bronx The Yan Jacob Ruppert T. L. Huston Colonel Ruppert Charlies Comiskey White Sox Chicago Muston Comiskey and Frazee Boston

League In Action At City Gym This Afternoon

Four teams from the Paraehiat L Weague will play at the city gym. St Josephs School meets St Augustines and Sacred Heart faces St Johns this afternoon.

Paraehiat L Weague St Josephs School St. Augustines Sacred Heart St. Johns

Heisman Signs as Washington and Jefferson Coach

John W. Heaven, former University of Pennsylvania and Georgia Tech football coach, signs a three year contract to coach the Washington and Jefferson gridiron squad. He succeeds Earle Neale, a big league star, as announced by R. A. Murphy, graduate manager of athletics.

Washington John W. Heaven Uiversity of Pennsylvania Georgia Tech Washington and Jefferson al. Murphy Earle Neale

Garden Promises Heavy Schedule at Madison Square Garden

Promoter Frank Flournoy outlines a busy under season with 15 round bouts and potential title fights at Madison Square Garden. Plans include Moran vs Saadler, White vs Kansas, Villa-Genaro flyweight bout, possible Wilde vs Villa or Genaro, and Wilderbourne may defend against Shade or Shevlin. talks touch Joe Lynch, Wilson, and Malone talk.

W Vor Lien Saadler Fat Moran New Orleans Charlie White Rocky Kansas Pancho Villa Irankis Genaro Johnson Brennan Dave Shade Eddie Shevlin Johan Sundee Felmg Slores Jimmy Wilde Frank Flournoy Madison Square Garden Garden Joe Lynch Lynch Johnny Murtin Carl Tremaine Joe Wilson Jack Malone Malone Johnny

Stanford faculty suspends seven football stars

Stanford University suspended seven football players for scholarship deficiencies, with eight five additional students in other sports also affected. Varsity players Murray Cuddehack George Houck Joseph Douglas Norman Dole Charles Johnston Bill Pheny and Thatcher Taylor barred from next fall competitions. track athletes Glenn Hartran fat Thurmay Clarke and Al Smith also suspended.

Sanford University Cal Stanford University Stanford Glenn Hartranfat Thurmay Clarke al Smith Murray Cuddehack George Houck Joseph Douglas Norman Dole Charles Johnston Bill Pheny Thatcher Taylor

Y M H A Players Suffer From Game Effects

Maxwell Lewis general secretary of the Y M H A was pressed into service in the Y M H A lineup for a basketball game with Kent Collegiuma on New Year’s Day after regular center Rube Gordon failed to appear. He learned the court game is strenuous when played without practice and is hobbling with a sprained ankle. He had not worn a uniform in years and formerly played for New York University.

Maxwell Lewis Kent Collegiuma New Year's Bay Rube Gordon Spain Mr. Lewis New York University Five Sineg Autie

All Stamfords at Fairfield in pivotal league clash

The Whirfield Legion hosts All Stamfords on Saturday in a key game after Fairfield beat Stamford. Stamford arrives with a clean slate while the Legion carries an eight game winning streak with no defeat. A crowded card includes Fairfield Cowhs in the preliminary and noted players listed.

Whirfield Legion All Stamfords All Stamford Wairfield Legion Fairfield Cowhs Throneups Legion x AM Si Anfared Brotherton Carlson Mills-Royack

Navy games fund new stadium construction in Annapolis

The Navy Athletic Association announced funds from the Navy Penn football games in Philadelphia and Washington cover the cost of a new baseball field and stadium on government reservations. The field will cost about 40,000 dollars with seating for 10,000. Commander Douglas Ja Howard, Secretary-Treasurer, reported at the association’s annual meeting.

Annapolis Mil Navy Athletic Navy-University of Pennsylvania Navy-Penn State Washington Douglas Ja Howard Treacher

New Lawn Tennis Code To Be Presented At National Association

The International rules committee in London drafted a new lawn tennis code to be submitted by the United States Lawn Tennis Association at its February session in New York. Henry W. Slocum reported the code shows several departures from American rules on ball size and weight, foot fault, and rest periods, with broad international cooperation noted.

New York International Rules Committee London United States Lawn Tennis Association Henry W. Slocum Slocum Britain France Australia New Zealand South Africa Belgium Holland Italy Switzerland Canada Argentina Japan Denmark

Junior League Set To Begin Friday With Six Teams

The Junior City league No. 26 starts Friday with two games on Stratford Avenue. Six teams compete: Pioneer Cubs, Melrose A A, Kil-Kare Arrow, Sacred Hearts, Mohawks and J Ms. Schedule spans Jan 12 to Mar 2 over three weeks with two games each Friday and a mix of opponents each week.

Stratford Avenue Pioneer Cubs Melrose A. A Ail-Kure Arrow Sacred Hearts Kil-Kare Arrows Veriday Melrose A C—Mohawks Mohawks Sofa Mae

Fairmont Cubs Face Busy Weekend Schedule

The Fairmont Cubs prepare for a crowded slate with preliminaries against the Community A team at Paine Field Saturday night. They also expect matches against Devon dirs and Xlondin Wight, plus junior college play slated for Sunday.

Pairmont Cubs Cubs Painefield Devon Dirs Xlondin

Evening High School Organizes Boys Basketball Team

Evening High School has organized a boys basketball team and seeks opponents in their class. For game arrangements contact Manager Hayes at the Evening High School, available Monday Tuesday or Thursday evenings.

Evening High School Bridgeport High School Hayes Evaning High School

Senior League to Start Tuesday

The Board of Recreation Senior league will start play next Tuesday and games will be played each Tuesday for eight weeks. Six teams entered the league: First National Bank, American Tube and Stamping Company, Fairmonts, East End Big Five, Alpines, Park City A A.

Board of Recreation Tealuie Stix First Natupal Bank American Tube & Stamping Company Tairmotis Hastlind Big Ive Alpines Park City A. A Hank —Amer Tube & Stamp, Co.ie Wainmonts East End Fairmonts Park City A. A Amer Tube— Fairmonts Tesday Nat’ Bank Watrmonts Aimer, Tube Amern Tube— Fast Hind Nat'l Bank Tube— Alpines

Crane Big Pin Team Meets Fair Haven Bowlers Tonight

The Crane Big Pin bowling team faces Fair Haven in a four game match at Kelly's Alleys on Main Street. Fair Haven, coached as one of the city’s strongest groups, brings McCarten noted for a 194 average in league play. Crane counters with Bill Noone at 177 and hopes to spark local interest by securing wins to schedule more Big Pin contests.

Pair Haven New Haven Bowling Association Kelly's Alleys Main Street Fairy Haven McCarten New Haiven Association Crane Babe Ruth Bill Noone Fair Raven la Towa Conroy de Bridget Buchter de Misi Noone Quinlan Moss Roles McKenna

K of C Five Even Score With Stamford Separates

The Joost Kaceys evened the score with the Stamford Separates in a tight High School gym contest, losing 20 to 17. Stevie Dondero starred with eight points by sinking three field goals and two free throws, as Moruke led Stamford with six points. The preliminary Catholic Community game featured Blessed Sacrament Girls, but the readable lines end before final details.

Joost Kaceys Stamford Naceys Stevie Dondero Skeceys McGraw Moruke Blessed Sacrament

Kaceys Bowling League Opens Sunday With Local Derby

The Bridgeport Knights of Columbus bowling team aims to repeat as state champions, opening Sunday at eight with Ansonia K Raceys at the Knights of Columbus alleys. Roster includes Dewey Pastor Maloge Gallagher O Connor Davey and McCullough with Jimmie Kelly as captain. Dave Musante joins Stratford. Schedule lists matches through January 9 against Derby New Haven Seymour Stratford Wallingford Naugatuck and Ansonia. Waterbury declines to enter due to city conditions.

Bridgeport K. of C Knights of Columbus Ansonia Kraceys Isnights of Columbus Allegs Dave Musante Stratford Jimmie Kelly Dewey Pastor Maloge Gallagher O'Conner Davey McCullough New Haven Ansonia Bridgeport Derby Seymour Wallingford Waterbury Mew Haven Stratgird Willingford Naugatuck Strathford

Black Rock A A and Independents in Game Tonight

The Black Rock A A team uses the Farm for the rest of the season and faces the speedy Devon Independents tonight after two prior victories. The program also lists a Black Rock Juniors vs city junior team in the preliminary game with Buckley Chandler Dondero Farley L Herb Allen Rowe Rissock G Augustus McTaggert in the lineup.

Black Rock A. A Devon Inde

Toronto Hockey Team Defeats Harvard 7 to 5

Boston January 4 Toronto hockey team defeated Harvard 7 to 5 in a game played in two ten minute periods. Five goals were scored in the extra ten minutes after the regular period ended in a 3 to 3 tie.

Boston University of Toronto Harvard Medtino

Norwalk Team Seeks Games With Bridgeport Opponents

The Norwalk basketball squad seeks matchups with teams in and around Bridgeport to schedule games during their first season. Management aims to hear from Devon’s Treit regarding a possible contest.

Norwalk Bridgeport Treit Devon

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