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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1922
Page
16
A fragmented advertisement promotes a single bottle of Sweet Dreams claimed to protect all beds in a household from mosquitoes. It hints at family use and staged benefits of restful sleep, advising that one bottle can cover multiple beds and homes.
A Fairfield crash revealed a quart of whiskey and an empty five gallon jug at a gas station on the Post road. George Roma of Philadelphia and Robert Glyn of Greenfield Hill were driving collided after Glyn allegedly crossed the center line. Patrolman Arthur Bennett placed both drivers under arrest and a charge for failing to place markers after six days in-state was filed against Roma. Meanwhile in New York, Helen Wainwright declared as a possible starter for the women’s international ocean race in New York Bay on August 1, with England’s Hilda James also entering the event.
The New York Sun reports that Jack Dempsey will fight Harry Wills for the heavyweight title, while noting Wills's poverty and patience. It highlights Wills as a top black heavyweight, who has trained hard and waited for his chance, contrasting with other contenders seeking paydays.
New York report notes Jack Kearns and Dan McKeetrick manage a crowded schedule. Besides Dempsey, five boxers signed for bouts include Babs Horman from California, Joe Benjamin from Fiasco, Soldier Barefield of Brooklyn, Jimmy Darcy from Weatorm, and Alex Srambitaa of Portland Oregon. Dempsey will also headline a series of exhibitions starting July 28.
Boston July 16 Abe Friedman the New England bantamweight champion who has won his last four starts beat Frankie Jerome Frankie Curry Trish Tommy Curtain and Danny Edwards in light sparring yesterday. Manager idle Mack plans several matches before Friedman meets Burret the Philadelphia by early August. Johnny Mc Ganz wants him to face Joe Lynch here late this month if arrangements satisfy Friedman.
Two siblings from the University of Alabama, Joe and Luther Sewell, emerge as rising stars for the Cleveland Indians and Alabama's teams. Joe Sewell earns a regular infield role after stepping up in the Chapman era, while Luther, just starting in the majors, shows unerring throwing and poise. Both brothers hold college degrees and are viewed as future key players as Alabama nurtures big league talent.
A fragmented essay reviews fading stars in tennis boxing golf and track, noting aging legends such as Dempsey Tilden and Cobb, with musings on past champions and the shifting tides of fame. It weighs American and British teams in tennis and golf and argues college athletics produce many benefactors beyond top stars.
New York reports that the United States Open will be played in the Metropolitan district next summer, with Siwanoy Course at Mount Vernon, New York, the probable site. Westchester’s omission since 1902 prompts hopes the 1922 championship will finally return to the region.
New York July 16 protests mount over a Brooklyn issue as two protests accuse a catcher of blocking a runner at the plate before a throw. The practice, long tolerated by umpires, is linked to experts Bresnahan and Bowerman, tied to shin guards once used in a World Series game against the Robins.
The first national caddie masters championship will be held at Salisbury Golf Club in Garden City S. T. on August 11 with sanction from the Professional Golfers Association. The 36 hole medal play event is open to United States caddie masters and entries close August 8.
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