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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
7
The piece notes Ed Walsh and other former major league players moving into umpiring, with Bransfeld and Ddutfield cited as prospects. It also previews tennis great Bill Tilden’s continued dominance, alongside emerging challengers Richards Johnston and international players, and mentions Lenglen’s ongoing influence in women’s tennis.
Samuel Crawford signs with Los Angeles in the Pacific Coast League for the 1922 season. He will patrol right field and report for spring practice early. A 25 cent letter from a Cincinnati-era admirer accompanies payment for a prior loan. Crawford, in baseball over 25 years, remains a durable slugger hitting .300 or better yearly. He moved from Detroit center to right field years ago and has since become a coast veteran still praised as a top performer amid rising youngsters.
The Laurels receive notice that their practice period at the Municipal Gym is changed to Saturday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. The Public Market will not use the floor at that time.
Entries list for six races on Sunday with purses from 1000 to 1900 dollars. Three year olds to four and up contest maiden and claiming events at one to one and an eighth miles. Probable runners include Prudence Optin RackTrack Deep Shker Mr Grafter and many others. weather clear, track fast.
Vaccination ruling delays parochial school games slated for this afternoon. Teams must confirm players are vaccinated before competition proceeds. Officials plan to reschedule if vaccination status remains unsettled.
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