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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1922

Page

7

Red and Black Track Relays Preps for Milrole Games

Bridgeport Light notes Red and Black Track teams begin training for the Milrole Games in New York. Coach Anderson says scholastic relay entries hinge on finding a proper training site for a month, aiming to boost form ahead of the armory finals. Team includes Ryder Skane Bitzpatrick and captain Nicuelsong with plans for the 440 and mile events.

Bridgeport Ligh LongsTon A. Gare New York Anderson Pine Tann Meadiey Anderson Armory Tillitoppers Cally New England Syle Waits Conen Anderson Tivascies Vinti Ciholeon Ryder Skane Bitzpatrick Nicuelsong Japh Ryder Kapatricis Wstad

Park City Girls 10 Play Tonight

Park City girls 10 play tonight with Maple Mae Pemhy Protege cable set for the game. Cooperation of Panled Quily brings Park City team to Whitney Blake Mae Pony Ta Ry Mae Callahan Miss Neteon Maa Carrsi Miss Marlin and others to the floor under referee Charles Malones. Travelers Tasunmen Gime and the Vale Towne Girls of Stamford add to the lineup. eight players per side expected.

Owl New Haven Maple Mae Pemhy Cable Panled & Quily Fark City Vale & Towne Girls Stamford Charles Malones Ayill Park City Whitney Blake Maé Pony Ta RY Mae Callahan Neteon Maa Carrsi Marlin A. Calepor Ghamberlain Misa Purealt

Prominent Sportsmen Lost in 1921 Across Disciplines

A lengthy 1921 obituary list names 170 sports figures from aquatics to boxing, rowing to fencing. Notables include James H. Sterrett aquatics authority. William Gunn of England cricket. Carl M. Hirsch Pittsburgh trapshooting champion. Major Stuart M. Wise Boston rifle ace. John Ty Sullivan Brooklyn boxing promoter. and others from Philadelphia, Cincinnati, San Francisco, and beyond. The roll covers athletes, coaches, officials, record holders, and pioneers, with ages and locales reflecting a broad panorama of the sports world when the year closed.

Teath James H. Sterrett Philadelphia Wiliam Gunn Nottingham England Leama Carl M. Hirsch Brooklyn Stuart M. Wise Boston Robert Redid Leonard William Hogarty Cal Alamoos An. Ey John Ty, Sullivan Brookline, Frier C. Mans William Allen Brooks Brookline Mass Harvard Tater Gilbert Tatfield Hoboken N. J Samuel Darling Beskhampton Mtenire John J. Horgan San Francisco Hugh Nicol Tlatayette Ind Ciginator Brac Pall Ttchell New York Tames Yohn Chadwick A. B Merkel Tex Earl Shoned Johnstown Pennsylvania Shadow Maber Self Detroit Wiliam EB Bat Manterson Barry McMillin Thanthc Cli Athletie Tinton Walter Goyne Moose Lake Manitoba Alfred DeBlanc Paria Eugene Hidebrand Oakland Peter Kemp Sydney Nos Scuiler

Racing Results on Orleans Track Abbreviated Card

Race by race results list maiden two year olds to four year olds with times and top horses led by Farres and The Muleskinner. Contenders include Aino F2p A Bop McCray Covpied and United Verde with multiple place, show, and also ran mentions across six races.

Orleans Furgt Pach Farres Garner Goltiletth Carrey A-Bop McCray Lesle Arum Chief Flynn Billy Whiskers Taylor Hay Amole Cmming Tor Furange Little Patsy Pit Lady Réocheeter Wilson Litteie Amma Roreno Blue Dadje Berrington Bvaerbdold Plumbelle Planetia Seaths Duck Melina Badin Sagamore Tang King Han—Zedmon Fio Minod Stone Sea Cove Morris Golttiett Tharon Eternity United Verde Bunga Ponce Tippity Wischet Pargoxton Gon Ralg Stippery Dim Gourman Lang Scorch Verdier Gortilett Misa A.aixipenti

Special Casket Needed for Burial of Giant Man

Charles Imhoft of Trumbull aged 65, seven feet tall and 325 pounds, died after being bedbound by vines. Undertaker J. M. Carroll reported he was among Bridgeport’s tallest burials. Services were held at Me Curel's parlors with Rev. H L Dahme of St Joseph's Re church officiating. he was buried at St Athuel's cemetery.

Charles Imbolf Trumbull Bridgeport J. M. Carroll Elm Street Imhoft St Atehuel’s Me Cueral HL Dahme St. Joseph's Rechurch

Five Motor Mishaps Injure One During Weekend

Five automobile accidents occurred over the weekend with only one injury. Mrs. Te Fanther of 284 Parrott Avenue was struck on the knee by mudguard of a car driven by Arthur W. Bliss of 1045 Central Avenue at Hallett Street and Heston Avenue Sunday around 4:89 p.m. Bliss swerved to avoid a child who stepped into the roadway.

Te. Fanther Parrott Avenue Arthur W. Bliss Central Avenue Hallett Street Heston Avenue Bliss

City Court Hears Drunkenness Cases In Quick Disposal

Jamey Burns of Plaza Totes faces drunkenness charges with possible jail time. Fannie Burn of 46 Twexington Avenue receives one day in jail for drunkenness. Willis Fuyton of 46 Lexington Avenue has weapons case continued. Several other defendants including Robert J Esa Samuel Vournaie and aliases were nolled for insufficient evidence.

Jamey Burns Plaza Totes Fannie Burn Twexington Wan Gant Ta Willis Fuyton Lexington Avenue Robert J, Esa

Hopeful Outlook for Yale Track at New Haven

Yale track prospects look bright as Johnny Mack plans a strong 1922 season. Key performers Camber and Camper lead a veteran squad to restore Yale to athletic prominence, with Oxford and Harvard rivals in sight and the Intercollegiate championships the main target.

New Haven Yale University Cornel California Ionnny Mack Will Courae Mia Tan Camperbet Karvard Stadium Ralph Jord Harvard Stadlve Mack Wi Yale Tor Campbell Campbell Tale Johnny Mack Wfe Franklin Mal Douglas Cambridge Harvard Oxted

Red Faber Returns From Knee Surgery With Strong Comeback Hopes

Baseball notes say Red Faber of the Chicago White Sox has left a Chicago hospital after a knee operation. Despite prior leg trouble and past injuries, Faber is expected to be a stronger pitcher next season with a sharper fastball and his intelligent, determined pitching style driving his success last year.

Faber Sesson Afta & Legate Maber

Winter Reflections on Springbound Baseball and Cubs

The piece blends January musings on winter sports wit h nostalgia for past Cubs stars. It contrasts southern warmth with northern cold, notes plans to join Pacific Coast play, and references legends like Tinker, Chance, and McLoughlin while pondering the era’s passing talents and the enduring “old guard.”

Cubs to trade nine players for Arnold Statz

The Chicago Cubs plan to trade nine players to acquire Arnold Statz of Los Angeles as part of a proposed deal with the Browns. Los Angeles would likely retain Byrnete while Cubs owner also runs a West Coast team. Manager Hulfer to review four spring training players before final decision. Statz, once developed by Jerse Burkett, showed flashes with the New York Giants but failed to hit major league pitching. he is also noted as a skilled golfer.

Chicago Cubs Derd St. Towie Browns Dave Danforth Cube Los Angeles Arnold Satz ByaLte Statang Ciba Wayere Hulfer Pas Jerse Burkett Hia McGraw New York Giants Briken Dur Stata

Penn Relay Meet Adds New Races For Carnival

Philadelphia January event expands program at University of Pennsylvania relay carnival. New 220 yard and 440 yard relays join the slate, with each runner covering a set distance. The additions broaden a lineup that already includes standard 110 yard dashes and sprint medleys.

University of Pennsylvania Evenia

College Chatter on California and Centre footballs shocks

Supporters of the California eleven speak on a loss to a Texas team while Centre battles Harvard Yale and Princeton fame. Weather and travel shape the season as experts note overconfidence and varying opinions on strength across teams amid a long, demanding schedule.

California O& Wet W.& J. Lam Smith Asterne Conisa Warvard Harvard Yale Princeton Awhita Contin Ati Crimson

Bridgeport High Loses Season Opener to Choate Prep

Bridgeport High hockey lost 6 to 4 at Willingford in the season opener. Choate Prep provided the stronger attack as Wuntner Grey Cooney Becly Christianson and Dan led the visitors.

Bridgeport High Willingford Choate Prep Wuntner Grey Cooney Becly Christianson Dan

Walking Champion Wins Running Race

WW York reports a walking champion wins a four and a half mile road race for a local club. Mike Poreke of the Metropolitan Walking Wham team led by a clear margin, finishing ahead of Harry Armstrong who trailed several lengths behind near the end.

York Mike Poreke Jon Ing Ekly Road A.C Eastshire Harry Armstrong

Rube Waddell Holds Record For Strike Outs

Rube Waddell pitched sixty games in the major leagues with a record of striking out sixty opponents, a mark likely to stand until Gabriel sounds. The famed strike-out artist surpassed peers like Clarkson, Keefe, Ramsey, Kilroy, and Amos Rusie, solidifying his remarkable achievement in the annals of baseball history.

Rupe Waddell Gabriel Clarkson Keefe Ramsey Matty Kilroy Thn Keefe Phenom Smith Amos Russé Radaell Tom Ramesy Louisville Waddell

Bosak s Horke Vino The Blood Builder For Tired Women

An old family remedy, Bosak s Horke Vino promises to restore energy and color. It claims to build new blood, improve circulation, and lift spirits for women exhausted by work, with a history dating to 1894 and sold by Bosak Manufacturing Co in Scranton, Va.

Bosak Horke Vino Bosak Manufacturing Co Scranton

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