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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1922
Page
7
Local batters limp into the state championship track meet with .300s from Nagle Emmerich and Irving amid a wide league drop. Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven players lead in runs and hits while pitching feeds a tense race for the pennant.
Six Inter-Church League games are listed with matches at Seasite and Seaside parks this week. Contests include Universalist vs Finest Methodist and First Presbyterian vs Iron tish, with the season ending July 13 followed by a banquet and trophy presentation for winners.
Bridgeport golfers face a busy day with match and medal play at the Weatogue Country Club for the Fairchild Cup qualifying round. Over fifty contestants are expected, with three prizes awarded for top scores in the Independence Medal event at Brooklawn.
The Black Rocks defeated the Park City Giants 74 to 8 at Bullard's field. Herb dominated on the mound, fanning 46 while Herd kept the Giants hitless through seven innings and allowing three hits in 16 frames. The Rocks plan a trip to Fairfield Tuesday for a cross-bats with Fairfield Legion and a twilight game against Rum Terminal at Seamole on Wednesday.
A scheduled bout between Louis Saga and Battin Thomas in Woonsocket was canceled due to Saga’s shoulder and wing injury. Jackie Magon makes his pro debut against Phil Delmont on the undercard, with Pete August slated for a star bout in Woonsocket on July 28.
Lenox defeated St Peters 11 to 3 yesterday after leading 5 to 0 by the fifth. Brugen pitched well allowing six hits and no walks as Lenox pulled away, the game called in the eighth due to darkness.
The Red Sox defeated Ansonia 4 to 2 to claim their thirteenth straight win. Lilla pitched well while Herb Chileski and Nowell supplied key hits as both teams showed strong play. The Sox travel to Greens Parma tomorrow to continue their unbeaten stretch.
New York reports Sharkey, a standout in three weights, will meet Johnny Dundee at Ebbets Field next Thursday night. The piece traces Sharkey’s rise from bantam to featherweight, highlights his stoppage wins, draws with Joe Lynch, and notes his shift in weight class reshaping his career. It compares Sharkey with other multi-class champions like Georges Carpentier and Willie Meehan, underlining era-wide trends in boxing weight jumps.
James M Barnes known as Long Jim Barnes shines as the defending United States open champion. The Pelham native tall at 6 2 13 inches and about 170 pounds displays a versatile, powerful game with a calm, precise style. He is praised for timing, variety of strokes, long drives, and compact play with a close right elbow. Barnes’s achievements include winning the U S Open at Columbia and the British Open near-miss finishes, aiming to defend his title with focus and poise.
Hartford wins both games of a doubleheader with solid pitching by Bond and Sloan and timely hitting. Thorpe belted two home runs in the second game as Hartford and Albany split a twin bill. Acutes and Beason support, while Sipland adds to the offense in a miscued recap.
Bridgeport A C2 led by captain Ray Whelan fields over fifty athletes at the Junior State championships in Lock City. New Haven and Stamford provide top challengers. Bill Sitold is out for disqualification. Sprints and distance events favor Bridgeport while quarter and field events may prove tougher.
Avon blanked Cedar yesterday in a lopsided game, aided by strong pitching from Mays who held Cedar hitless through eight innings. Marcus and Spacow led Avon with multiple hits including a three-bagger and two doubles, while Sprtiow contributed a triple and two doubles. Avon aims to extend the streak against a fast foe tomorrow.
New Haven July 2 announcement hints at policy shift for Yale rowing in 1923. Cordersys may not return. Yale signals dissatisfaction with present coaching system. Possible ouster of old members and debate remains as new athletic director Jack Blossom arrives to set policies.
Urban Shocker, star pitcher for the St Louis Browne, spent two weeks recovering from a strained ligament in his sighted eye and is expected to take his regular mound turn around July 1.
New Yorkers claimed the state tennis doubles title this afternoon after a 10-8 final. The singles championship was postponed to Wednesday with Miss Ghiauden defeating Miss Lillian Sherman of Brooklyn. Junior singles went to Cores Baker of Orange, N. Y., who defeated Helen Fins ter of Grail right.
New York promoter Eddie Engel announces he has accepted terms for a bout between champion Jack Dempsey and Harry Greb in an open air show in Pittsburgh. He says Greb would not meet Dempsey in an eight round Philadelphia bout and argues Pittsburgh offers higher earnings for promoter.
Tonight at Ocean Park A A L Lang Branch in Brooklyn Dari Baird of California faces Harlem fighter Jimmy Cooney for twelve rounds. In the main event Red Mortar of Sankars meets veteran featherweight Dateh Granit of Brooklyn for twelve rounds.
In a startling exchange announced today, Bil Bailey, a left handed pitcher, moves from St Louis Cardingla to the Houston Club of the Tuxan League in return for Ray Blades, a second baseman. The deal reshapes lineup and team strengths for the upcoming season.
World lightweight champion Benny Leonard prepares to defend his title against Rocky Kansas in a ten round bout at Floyd Fitzsimmons outdoor arena in Michigan City Ind on Tuesday afternoon. Kansas seeks an upset as Leonard trains with confidence hoping to retain the title and silence critics.
New York reports Johnny Burtt, seven months out and barely recovered from a serious injury, plans to face Joe Lynch at the Uptown Velodrome on Monday. Burtt trains in Jersey City and asserts he will show his best form, while Lynch is described as currently at the top of his game. Delmony and Martin set for a ten round Arena A. C. bout in Boston July 10 with Delmony to receive 27 percent of net receipts for the return engagement.
Weatogue golfers will contend for the Fairchild prize in an annual event at the local course. More than 60 golfers are expected to participate as entries must be in by tonight. while the prize is handsome, others will be given to winners and runners up. The event draws strong interest and is among the state’s notable golf tournaments.
Sam O'Drey, treasurer of the Pittsburgh National League club, announced that Arthur Maersetier a second baseman from Brown University would sign and report to the Pirates tomorrow. The report comes from Jay 2, Pittsburgh.
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