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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1922
Page
7
In a tense eleven inning game the Yankees fall to the White Sox 8 to 7. Both teams use four pitchers as the Sox rally late. Babe Ruth belts his fifteenth homer amid a chaotic seventh inning and late scoring flurry.
The Derby town team defeated Shelton 3 to 2 at Island Brook in a lively contest led by Dinny Robinson. Hanson pitched for Derby, while Pete Johnson fanned nine for Radin gon’s men before Derby struck late to seize the win. Shelton briefly led 2 1 in the first inning before Derby pulled ahead after Robinson's late hits.
Clark Griffith lauds Georgetown’s Paul Florente as near Babe Ruth in swing and selects Steffen Leavitt Siemendinger Jefferies Meek Stander McNamara among notable college players. Mentioned teams include Holy Cross Princeton Lafayette and Princeton in the discussion of fielding, hitting, and potential lineup spots.
Lane and Ladies Day is held at Newfield Park with youngsters under fifteen invited as guests of President Clark in Tang and Bridgeport Basel. The annual event aims to welcome youth. last year about 1,730 attended.
Pirates defeated Brooklyn 8 to 5 in a chaotic but exciting contest. Mamaux pitched effectively while the Pirates offense rallied, sealing the win despite Brooklyn threats.
Duluth plans a substantial gift for Walter Hoover the world amateur single sculls champion upon his return from England. Over £15,000 has been pledged to the fund, as officials consider whether presenting gifts may affect Hoover's amateur status with the National Association of Amateur Rowing.
Jonny Shaerus of Waterbury Connecticut fought Erin Fiores de Ppl for twelve rounds in a heavyweight title contest in Jersey City. The judging opinion from most reporters present favored Shaerus in a close decision tonight.
In the Inter-church league two games were played last evening. The First M. E. defeated Newfield 3 to 2 in a tight contest. The M. E. team moved into second place behind Summerfield, a strong club pushing for the top. Stratford Congregational beat Oliver 21 to 2 in eight innings. Three games tied for tonight with Park Street, Summerford at Leeside Park No. 7, Presbyterian vs J at No. 6, Washington Park, and Malleable Tron Field scheduled. Complete standings follow.
Bart Paddock, coast star, sparks talk with a string of record marks across venues including Santa Barbara San Barbara and Redlands in 1921 1924 and 1927 28. His performances feature frequent 70 to 100 yard dashes and other event bests noted at national tryouts and meets.
Kalamazoo Michigan July VW open ing day feature reports Grace Direct, favorite, defeated by John Henry in the Boa pace. Haring entry won first heat while Cox captured the next. Lee Worthy easily beat field in the Rickman Hotel purse for three-year-olds. Multiple races and purses listed with results and times.
A fragmentary report notes Bransfield, playing for the Chicago Cubs in the International League under Manager Leonard, fined ten dollars for overeating during a matinee. The piece references his weight gain and slow play, with mention of Nioberdans and Worcester Mass. as context.
Michar Grath, captain-clerk of the Columbia Treby track team, may enter the national meet at Franklin Field. The Pent relays saw Redigan and Pollocie star for the Yanks, with a few ninth-inning miscues costing the Al Biars in a tense finish.
Jack Dunn manager of the Baltimore Orioles stated there was no offer of 49009 dollars for pitcher Jack Bentley from Garre Herrmann of the Cincinnati Techs. Bentley, under contract with Baltimore, is expected to be sold after this season but not at present according to Dunn.
New York July 17 Jack Sharkey and Sammy Sicker are set for a 12 round featherweight match at Queensboro Stadium next Saturday night. Matchmaker Jim Burk Jay had long pursued the pairing but only succeeded yesterday.
Lew Tendler says his left hand will prevail against lightweight rival Leonard Delanco in a planned July 27 bout at Boyles Thirty Acres in Jersey City. Tendler analyzes his left handed style and the unique risks of facing the great Leonard, noting his own uppercut and reach as key advantages.
Tilden expressed eagerness to face Patterson in a five set duel to decide the world tennis champion. He praised Patterson's Wimbledon title and pledged not to shrink from the challenge, calling for the Australian to meet him publicly to settle the title.
New York announces the national tennis championships to be held in Philadelphia from August 19 to 28. Events include men's and women's singles and doubles, mixed doubles, with prizes offered. Entries close August 72 and must be sent to Dr. R. Beecher Costa in Waterbury Connecticut. Additional sectional events are slated in Boston August 8, Baltimore August 8, New York August 12, and Washington August 28.
Professor Eltzer Berry of Springfield College Education Department today declined the offer to become Commissioner of Amelics of the Big Ten Middle Western Conference. He cited unmet conditions and urged communities to meet them before accepting.
British Lawn Tennis Association requests postponement of the Davis Cup final rounds to August 24 26 and 28. The American committee preliminarily agrees contingent on France the Australasian team not objecting. The final selection and international match plans are under review by the Davis Cup Committee with a meeting set for July 21.
Al Burdick, chairman of the Republican athletic committee, is making elaborate preparations for a track and field meet linked to a Pleasure Beach outing on July 29. The event will feature novelty races such as sack and watermelon eating, plus dash races.
George Sparling of Brooklawn Country Club and Al Cuice enter the Massachusetts Open at Springfield starting tomorrow. Sparling travels to New York to congratulate Gene Sacazan on his national open win. Cuice, in fine form, aims to challenge for the crown as entrants near 150 to 200 with many New England pros and top players expected.
The Massachusetts boxing commission announced that Jack Dempsey would not be allowed to fight for the title until a suitable challenger appears. The commission will, however, permit Dempsey to engage in exhibition bouts with a sparring partner.
A four day golf tournament closes on Saturday with many handsome awards for the first ten low scorers.
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