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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1922

Page

9

Bridgeport A C Wins Danbury Track Meet

Bridgeport A C clinched the Pequot A C meet at Danbury fairgrounds scoring 56 points, outdistancing New Britain A A and Stamford A A. standout performances came from Alexander Alison in 220 and 440 yard dashes and Bill Liebold with top finishes in shot put and hammer throw, while Ray Whalen faced heavy handicapping and was eliminated in series. Bridgeport swept most events, with only the five mile and certain field events denying a perfect sweep.

Banbury Bridgeport Pequot A. C Danbery Fair Grounds Fork City Red Ray Sniffen Loren Sniffen Ignate Matty Shane Michaelson Bridgeport Fk Reveleg UWRF Bridgeport A c Stars UL. Sniffen Bridgeport A I R. Peplaw New Britain A. A Ed Delancey New Britain A. A F. McTighs A. C L. Snitten Bridesport R. B. Waterous K. Niche ‘Elson Bridgeport A. C Scraten FF. da Jey Stamford Wilkes Krapowicz Wilem Leibold Bridganert Davns A. Landiioe Jensen A. Ryder McGuire A. Alison J. Connelley Bush New Haven Hara HaAmsel Rers

Bobby Jones Seeks Open Title At Skokie Course

New York reports twenty year old Bobby Jones, alum of Georgia Tech, plans to enter the United States Open at Skokie Glencoe, facing a strong field of pros including Sarazen and Hutchinson. Entry closes July 5 with three sectional rounds to qualify, leading to a 72-hole final.

New York Bobby Jones Georgia Tech Harvard University A. B. Degre Aig Skokie Glencoe Tess Guilford Nacional Amaceur Francis Quimet Bill Fownes Chick Evans Simon-Pyres Pittsburg Apawamis Leo. Dierel Chicaso Emil Loetiler Walter Picsbure Twain Gil Nicholls Providence Emmetigstown Bob Cruikshank Shackamaxon Breddie McLeod Washington Lauria Ayton Evanston Tom Kerrigan Slwaney Pat Dexle St Louis Tom Boyd Pex Hills John G. Anderson Slwanoy W. E. Sparks Princeton Terre Hatte Ind Guy Standifer D. C Tra L. Couch Chicago Willie Hunter Columbia Club Washington, D. C

Sharkey Ready for Dundee Title Bout at Ebbets Field

New York June 34 Jack Sharkey trains for the featherweight world championship bout with Johnny Dundee, set for July 6 at Ebbets Field. The New York Boxing Commission recognizes Dundee as challenger. Sharkey’s manager Joe Wagner says Sharkey will strip Dundee of the contention and proceed against others after the July 6 match. Sharkey already outboxed Pepper Martin, who has since quit matches with him.

New York Jack Sharkey Johnny Dundee Ebbets Field New York Boxing Commission Dunnee Joe Wagner Sharkey Jack Rundee Bharkey Pepper Martin Martin Mark Me

Repairs planned for Pershing Stadium in Paris

June 40 report states extensive repairs to Pershing Stadium stands and tracks by the Municipal Council. The stadium will be opened for use by all French athletic associations to train.

Paris Pershing France

Browns Increase Lead With Win Over Cleveland

The Browns secured the field on first place by one half game, defeating Cleveland to widen their lead. Five players contributed in the seventh and eighth innings, including a home run by Shorten and a strong pitching effort. Cleveland managed several hits but failed to overturn the deficit as New York remained three games back.

ST. Louis Browns New York Clavland Tobin Cleveland Mary Louis Pal Tobin Gerber G&se al Wiliams Rercid Bsleva A van Gilder Downae Eveland Tom Jamieson Wamby Speaker Gardney J. Sovspil Mcinoih i Wood O'Neill Sanault Coveleskie Morton Scepaenson Coweleskie Su Louis Forcins Tae Sisler Wood Wiliams bae-Gerbera Shorten Tabi Jacobson van Gilder Gard- Ellerbe Sisler Lovelesk Sis Cowes Rheeias van Guder TAL Ours Sing Plceher Coveleside pires—Connolly

Interchurch Meet at Seaside Today Features Stars

Hobart Nichelson captain of the state champion team with George Bramman of Wesleyan and Lew Quiglet of Connecticut State will compete in the Interchurch meet at Seaside Park this afternoon. Events include 100 and 230 yard dashes 440 and 880 yard runs 220 yard taily high and broad jumps and shot put with junior events and a 80 yard dash for girls. Gold medals awarded to place winners.

K Nichelson Irk School George Bramman Wwesley~an Lew Quiglet Connecticub State Seaside Michelson Nicholson Seaside Park

Americans Slide to Fifth After Split With Ponies

Bridgeport fell to fifth in the Eastern League after losing both ends of a twin bill to the Ponies. Albany beat Fitchburg to climb to second, while McCann reshuffled the Hawks lineup and Emmerich faced suspension after a dispute with umpire Summers. The Americans head to home in the City of Homes and resume action against Pittsfield on Sunday.

Bridgeport Albany Fitchourg Fieth MecCang Bobby Emmeriah i Reson McCann Tt Ly Emmerich

Exterminator Set for Kentucky Races and Titles

Exterminator's owner and trainer seek gubernatorial influence and plan to ship Old Poison to Latonia for the Independence Handicap. If successful, the horse may carry 145 pounds in the Daniel Boone Handicap at Fort Erle after the July 4 event, then race in Canada for the Dominion Handicap worth $10,000 added.

New York Champlor Kentucky Latonia Milldale Lkely Canada Fort Erle

Johnny Shugrue to Fight Tonight in New York Debut

Johnny Shugrue of Waterbury set for a ten round bout at Commonwealth Sporting Club in New York City after recent wins over Johnny Dundes in Worcester and Gene Delmont in Jersey City. Shugrue trains at his brother’s farm in Waterbury before finishing camp.

New York Johnny Shugrue Waterbury Lphiwefieht Commonwealth Sporting Club Henh Mees Chariie Pilkington Johnny Johnny Dundes Worcester Gene Delmont Jersey City Joe Iis Brother's Waterbury

Poughkeepsie May Lose Intercollegiate Regatta

Intercollegiate rowing debate centers on moving the Poughkeepsie regatta to Geneva Lake for improved conditions. Geneva offered about 20,090 dollars. Columbia opposes the shift, while Pennsylvenia and Western schools favor the change for fairer, calmer waters and full crew access.

Pohl Crafts Browns Rise as 1921 Threat in St Louis

St Louis June 30 Associated Press Le Fobl, former Cleveland Indians manager in 1919, now guides the St. Louis Browns to first place. He avoids pennant predictions while detailing a strong lineup and superior batting, pitching, and fielding. Fohl’s trendsetting player moves, notably Tubert Miuets and Elerbe shift, are cited as key to the Browns’ ascendant form.

ST. Louis Associated le Fobl Cleveland, Indians St. Louis Browns Yankees Detroit Tigers Foht Browns Fohl Fotti Cub Font St. Levin Simest Cleveland Pilot Rube Ruth Rim Red Sox Ruth James Burke Burke Fae Jimmys Thare Phi Ball Clu Fo Hls Jagan Alut Foll Tubert Miuets Pitehwe Ais Elerbe Washington Marty Xard

Miss Gilleaudeau Wins Semifinal in New Canaan

In New Canaan Covacey club matches the state woman’s tennis champion Miss Helen Gilleaudeau of Mamar neck defeated Miss Marion Chapman of Nyack 6-2 to advance to the final. Silas Gilleanfeny will meet Lillian Schuman of Brooklyn tomorrow. Earlier in the girls summer championship Miss Cere a Baker defeated Betty Won ham 6-0 2-?

New Canaan Canna Jane Helen Gilleaudeau Mamar Neck Covacey Club Marion’ Chapman Nyack N.Y Silas Gilleanfeny Lillian Schuman Brooklyn Cerea Baker Betty Wonham

Champion Brillan Plans Rest After Busy Fight Stint

New York June 3. Champion Joel Brillan who fought five times in two months including a bout with Benjy Teen ara on Monday night has received many offers from out of town clubs. He will rest in July and August and resume in September. A possible first contest may be a ten round match with Dave Shade of California at an open air boxing club in East Chicago.

New York Joel Brillan Benjy Teenara Dave Shade California Chicago

Stobbs High School Coach Named at Wheeling High School

William B. Stobbs, former Washington and Jefferson captain, was appointed as football coach at Wheeling High School in Wheeling West Virginia. He played college football for W&J, captaining the 1916 team, and coached Linsley Institute in Wheeling in 1919. In 1920 he was an assistant to Sol Metzger at the University of South Carolina.

Washington Wiliam B. Stobbs Uetterhy Wheeling Stobbs Presiden Linsley Institute Sol Metzger Univerity of South Carolina

Secor and Boyd to Play in Finals at Garden City

J B Secor of Willams and A P Boyd of Dartmouth reach the intercollegiate golf final at Garden City after semifinal wins. Boyd defeated D A Wiley 4 up 3 and Secor beat Durham Jones 2 up 2 with strong putting and steady driving. final 36 holes set for tomorrow.

Secor Boyd Garden City J. B. Secor Willams A. P Boyd Dartmouth Intercollegiate Role Association Prackers Boyd Downing D. A Will Yama Durham Jones Tennessee Bowd Jones EK. Knepper Princeton Atare G. B. Senor Vilars Tallege Ome Knepper

Rocks With Game for Fourth of July

The Black Rocks lack a Fourth of July game while pressure from the Hed W and the NJ Sex looms. They claim Sox avoid defeat by sidestepping them and show willingness to play any team on any diamond. Notices go to Fairfield Legion Lenox and Red Sox.

Black Rocls Hed W Rocks Sox Otaer Fairfield Legion Lenox Red Sox

Bridgeport Boy toplay in Intercollegiate Doubles Today

Bridgeport youth to compete in Intercollegiate doubles after semi finals at Philadelphia. Davies and Neer, Stanford pair, beat Harvard in three sets to reach final. Williams of Yale also to play in singles while Wheeler of Yale advances to doubles. Match start time two oclock, doubles follows.

Philadelphia Duane Neer James Davies Phil Neer Loland Stanford L. E. Willams G. J. Wheeler Yale Anaia Lawn Tooing Association Willams Wray Brown Washington Cuniveralty St. Louis Davies and Neer Mortis Duane Jar Ptaffman Harvard Pacific Coast

Wally Schang Convalescing From Severe Summer Grip

Philadelphia report says catcher Wally Schang is convalescing at home from a severe summer grip and high fever after an injury last Saturday night. His condition is improving, and he is expected to be well within a week.

Philadelphia Welly Schang Fank J Cos

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