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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1922

Page

10

Seven amateur athletes suspended by the Amateur Union

The registration committee met in New Britain and suspended seven athletes including Jack Nelson of Acorn A C and William Glynn of King Pin A C. Nelson faces expulsion for professional association and using a stage name in Remington Arms fights. Glynn cited for competing in a smoker and purse receipt. Also suspended were Sam Feldman of Yale for excess expense demands and Charles Evans of New York for unsanctioned meets. indefinite suspensions for two Hartford men. Delaney kept details private, stating most may regain status. Sanctions included boxing and track actions with several upcoming events sanctioned.

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Flighty A. I. Germ Puts Carpentier Down and Out

Influenza Germ, known as Flu, challenged Georges Carpentier after his win over Cook. It struck the world light heavyweight champ in the stomach, sending him down for the count and likely bedbound for several days as doctors work to restore his health.

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Fairfield Legion Quintet to Meet Crane Co Five

Fairfield American Legion prepares to host Crane Company five in a league game at the Legion hall with the Legionettes facing the Talettes of the YWCA league in the preliminary matchup. The article lists the season lineup for both teams and notes Crane as one of the strongest in the factory league.

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Intercollegiate Rowing Sees Peak in 1922 Season

New York January 18 Intercollegiate rowing to reach new competitive heights in 1922 with dual and triangular regattas through April May and June ending with finals at New London and Poughkeepsie. Western schools Wisconsin Michigan Oregon California Navy and others expected to compete. Pacific coast hopes to open season with eights led by California and Navy.

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Racing Results at Spairt Race $1,000 Two Year Olds

Results from multiple races at the Spairt track include three furlongs for two year olds with Minerve 114 Garner favored at 1-2, Stangelina 114 Buxton 11-1, and Coretta leading a field of contenders. Other events feature three-year-olds and up in claiming purses, times around 1:14 and 1:12, plus listed contenders such as Bengali, Jago, and Petre in various stakes races.

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De Vormer Earns Chance With Yankees After Injury Shifts

Injuries to first string players gave Al De Vormer his chance with the New York Yankees in 1921. Schang and Hofman were the starters, with De Vormer on trial and briefly on the bench. He delivered in 22 games, batting .347 and proving himself a capable catcher and baserunner. The club rewarded him by transferring Hawkes, French, and Doyle to Vernon in payment for De Vormer.

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Basketball Officials Organize League

Fairfield County forms a basketball officials organization to unify standards and interpretations. The group, affiliated with a national body, held a meeting in the Board of Recreation rooms choosing officers and charter members. The next meeting is scheduled for January 25.

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New Boxing Weight Classes Added by NBA

New Orleans La Jan 79 The National Boxing Association adopted two new weight classes 139 pounds and 140 pounds redefining the junior light and junior welterweight divisions. Existing classes will be reduced to ten with a plan to title champions under the revised scheme in 1923.

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Leading Baseball Stars and 1922 Season Outlook

A speculative summary of 1922 baseball stats and expected leaders. Mentions Hornsby Ruth Cobb Speaker Frisch Carey Rice and others, with notes on batting averages home runs and base running, forecasting pitching strength and a shift in scoring trends.

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Kaceys Beat Sacraments By Big 26 Point Margin

Knights of Columbus at St Augustine Hall top the Blessed Sacrament squad 26 to 18 in a tight contest. Cogan and Mullaney led Kaceys while Goyette topped Sacraments. Fouls slowed play as Judge and Delmore contributed for the Knights and Sacraments respectively.

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Canadian title winner at Lily Lake in 1922 skating tourney

Joe Bloore of New York International skating champion yesterday at Lily Lake. in the national tournament Donovan of St Paul won three mile race. Charles Janstraw of Lake Placid scored strong with sixty points. United States title holder also prominent. Burh seeks leniency for baseball punishment. Judge Kenesaw M. Sands urged to reduce suspension and fines. Ruth’s appeal hinges on penitent conduct and not harming the New York Americans.

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Bridgeport High Names 1922 Football Captain

Ray Whelan, star halfback of the 1920 and 1921 teams, was elected captain of Bridgeport High for 1922 by unanimous vote at the annual banquet. Whelan is a junior and was noted for past performance despite an early injury. Coach Hunt announced letters for the 1921 team and listed ten additional players for honorary mentions and the honey roll.

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Neale to Join Cincinnati Reds Next Season

Wheeling West Virginia January 19 End Greasy Neale Washington and Jefferson College football coach has signed a contract to play with the Cincinnati National League baseball club next season he informed friends here today

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Fairmounts to Play Barlettas on Tuesday

The Fairmounts meet the Barletta basketball team Tuesday night at the Municipal Gym. Lineup includes Barlettas Fairmounts Gordon Powers Fennerly Brennan Anderson and Coppers Yorn Casaman Smith Foley.

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Pitching Supremacy Will Return to Majors Evans

Billy Evans argues major league pitching has declined due to loss of the curve ball. He notes in 1921 the curve dominated, but many pitchers abandoned it as fear of arm injury grew. Evans cites Barnes Douglas Nehf and others, urging a return to controlled curve ball usage to restore pitching supremacy.

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