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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1923

Page

8

Yankees Have Best Pitching Staff in Majors

Chicago clubs show promising youngsters as Yankees and Giants lead in the race for strong pitching. Yankee regulars Bush Shanker Hoyt and Jones headline a staff praised for depth, while Chicago’s White Sox, Pirates, Reds, and Giants also boast top arms and promising rookies seeking a breakout season.

Yankees Chicago Chicago American White Sox Gleason Gorham Leverette Hariey Robertson Ted Blanken Blankenship

Italian Communist Editor in Moscow Visits Communist International

Gennari editor of Lavatore, leader of a Trieste communist paper, was attacked by 25 armed fascists during a trial last month. He surprised delegates by appearing among them, earning a standing ovation. He will stay as permanent representative to the Communist International. returning to Italy would mean instant death for him at fascist hands.

Moscow Gennari Lavatore Trieste Tventy Delegalss Communist International Italy

U S Packers in England Creating Higher Prices

In London Jan a government subsidy for home packers may be adopted to counter the encroachment of American packers on English markets Labour member Q W Bowerman said there is a part monopoly in the English retail market exploited by the American packers or their agents Manchester has a municipally owned packing company aiding the fight against high prices He urged change against Armoni Wilson Co and the Morris interests who he said unfairly hold the English market and extort high prices

London Manchester Armoni Wilson & Co Morris

Georgia Judge Orders Goose Diet for Six Days

Atlanta reporter notes Jan Louis Paxol begins serving a sentence of eating one goose per day for six days after his arraignment in police court. The bizarre judgment mentions a disruptive flock keeping neighbors awake and considers cage restrictions if Paxol fails to comply.

Atlanta Jan Louis Paxol Puzali

Paddock in New Role Causes Parade Alarm

Charlie Paddock, famed sprinter and record holder, appeared in an unexpected parade outfit with a plug hat and red boots atop a fiery horse in Los Angeles. The display fueled talk as fans speculated about a possible shift from sprinting to a jockey career, though officials said no decision had been made.

Charlie Paddock Paddock Charley Mercy Los Angeles Charlie

Five Pitchers for Tigers as Cobb Pleased with Francis

Detroit gains lefty Hay Francis from Washington and Hip Collins from Boston to join a five man pitching staff led by Ty Cobb. Ehmke and Oldham depart. Robbed of Leonard, Tigers size up spring plans with Bobby Jones at third and Emory Rigney at shortstop. The overhaul aims to lift Detroit from a weak rotation to a stronger 1924 campaign.

Giannis Ryan Tonnard Jack Bentley Corengros Cobb Fis Stam Yankees Getlhg Rip" Callins Rey Frencis Fed Senators Collins Rip Francis Washington Detroit Piletti Jonson Olson Davis Oluen Ane Dauis Brooklyn Robbie Robinson Ruether Grimes Ruetter Ebbets The Squire Europe Rusberg Stnother Brooklin Dezay Vance Lobby Jed Cadore Mamaux Robby Decatur Shriver Mich Tigers Ty Cobb Frank J. Navin New York Chick Gagnon Hay Francis Hip Collins Red Sox Wall Howard Ehmke John Oldham Oldham Rhimke Rauds Hiber Wag Fact Pillette Dauis Johnson Ehmke Gaes Elimke Paign Ty. Cobb Jones Bobby Fred Haney Emory Figney Mobb Natin Bobby Veach Tra Flagstead Outfelders Argueta Rochesteren

North Pole drifting westward says Danish scientist

London reports Danish scientist Colonel P Jensen who has just completed a degree study in Greenland states the Greenland ice becomes thinner and Greenland moves west about twenty yards per year. This supports recent warnings of climatic shifts near the North Pole and suggests pole positions may be gradually changing.

London Tal P. Jensen Greenland North Pole Iit

Automobile Club Opens Doors to Women Members

The Lima Automobile Club reports a shift as women win membership rights once barred by custom. More than forty motorists, among them many ideal drivers, are now club members.

Automobile Club Jan Automobile Club Lima Automeile Club

Powder Puff Incident Disrupts Ohio Post Office

At Clarksville Ohio on January 15 the mail chute incident disrupted the post office as a powder puff was accidentally dropped. Separate item notes a New York January 22 meet with entries at the Twenty second Regiment Armory and several city clubs and banks involved in a relay race, featuring notable teams and trophies.

ST. Clatksville Ohio Richard HS. Hyan New York Twenty-second Regiments Samadar A. A A. A. UC Thade Valcourt ‘Club Bronx Millrose National City Bank Metropolitan Life Prudential Lifer Tfiremen’s Insurance Company of Newark McAlpin

Los Angeles Woman Seeks $2000 to Wed

A 24-year-old American girl from Chicago described as plain and healthy seeks a marriage with an American-born man under 50 taller than her. She asks $2000 for wedding day and says funds would relieve her parents in Los Angeles while offering a home and a small lot near the city.

Los Angeles Anne Migg O'Neill Tris Trish Deacent Chicago Ant Los Angeles Lespen Los Anecies Jbg O'Neal Eagle Reon

Maine towns contend over fastest horses

Maine towns vie to claim the fastest horse in the state with a local club counting thirty two horses. The event, a $500 a side challenge, aims to test the speed against rival towns and the Pine Tree State.

Maine Mennebunepory Losal’ Club Tor Chiffens Harrison Pine Tree

Major League Pitchers Yielded Four Home Runs Per Game in 1922

A rough tally shows that in 1922 pitchers across the leagues allowed an average of four home runs per game. Charley Adams of the Pirates gave up a notable four-bagger to Bernard Hong, while Ed Romnet and Urban Shocker also yielded multiple long balls. Despite high homers, several pitchers still helped their teams to about 31 or more wins.

Ji P Charley Benjamin Adams Pirates Bernard Hongyoung Brooklyn Forbes Fight Adams Athletics Ed Romnet Ting

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