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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1922
Page
9
Seaside hosts a twenty mile cycle race event tomorrow with Great R Rose reportedly winning a prior North Randall event. Bridgeport teams eye pennant as General Electric aims for an eighth straight win while rain altered the schedule and standings.
A swimming carnival draws rising interest as entrants prepare for the three-nile state champion swim. Harry Quinn and Rube Kowonatzky plan to compete, Quinn seeks to lead from the outset, Clifford Fox enters men's events, and Captain Baum organizes a women’s team with entry blanks to be mailed Monday.
A large gallery is expected to witness the first round of Fairchild Cup match play at Weatogue Country Club today. The tournament runs every Saturday in July with 32 qualifiers from Independence Day. First prize is a silver loving cup donated by George W. Fairchild.
A large field of about thirty riders is expected in the twenty mile race to be staged at Seaside Park tomorrow afternoon. Nicholas Pintas of Breadlawn AG is the local entrant. Prizes, about forty, will be awarded with handicapping to determine places ten through first and ten for best time, plus other prizes for top finishers. Prominent entrants include Norminsky, Frank Smell, Crowley, Everard, Ran, O'Shawnessy, Smith, Bell, De Vachio, Osterhammell, Kohn, Pintes, and more. Officials listed include referees, starters, and prize custodians. many local and country manufacturers contributed prizes such as silver cups, racing saddles, and various cycling gear.
The Springfield tents team travels to Bridestore today to meet Park City on the M C A court on Colonda avenue. Springfield and New Haven vie for first in Valley Tennis League as Bas Suse boys seek another win to clinch top honors. Captain Burckingham leads Ball, Strang, Lacey, Wheeler and Larson as Bridgeport hopes to edge ahead with a strong showing and fireworks expected on court.
The American Legion track and field meet at Yale Field draws large entries with about fifty three men expected from Nas, and 20 clubs from New York sending teams. Stamford A A, New Haven Harriers, and New Britain A A are to file soon. Bridgeport A C G leads powerful teams as Anderson runs operations, with final entries likely surpassing 200.
Grantland Rice outlines a star packed field for Skokie course with Hagen Barnes Hutchison Dunc ar Mitchell and Kirkwood headed the pros while Evens Jones and Hunter lead the amateurs. He notes Hagen seeks British Open double as Duncan Hutchison battle for supremacy.
The three day championship shoot at Brass Traps in Tidy runs March 27 28 and 28. Two more registered meets are set for Wow Haven July 22 and Danbury August 26. Norwalk and Hartford hosts earlier events saw Norwalk win in their village and Hartford claim the city shoot. George Sivers set a doubles record at Hartford with 46 of 50, later bested by F Williamson of New Haven with 48 of 50.
The Remingtons challenge Venice Indiana to a Sunday fan game and invite 19 other teams to arrange games. They claim other teams are avoiding them and urge calling Nable G1T any evening if a game is set.
Great Rose won the Tavern Stakes at North Randall Cleveland driving by Peter the Great and Princeas Etwah to claim the $5,000 purse and set a new track record in the featured 24 class trotting event. Frederick IX and Jackson Grattan also scored in their respective divisions.
Brooklawn Country Club hosts a mixed foursome event this morning and afternoon with about 24 couples competing for prizes. Players expect to challenge the course record as men and women vie for items like golf bags and shoes in a 1,200 dollar purse.
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