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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1922
Page
7
A garbled Eastern League report shows locals dropping to third in batting with Emmerich leading in runs. Guz Gardela and others fall into second and near the leaders, while several players hover around .327 to .333 batting averages.
The Browns win 3 to 2 in Chicago in the tenth inning on a single by Gerber. Prout and Pratt pitched for Chicago and St Louis, with key hits and errors shaping the late drama. Pitchers Shocker and Robertson allowed runs as Owens and Walsh handled the mound duties for the Browns. Time listed.
Syracuse N Y June 4 The acuss International League announced a series of player releases and shifts including Herbert Steen from the Tousis Cardinals and pitchers Kirby and Clarence, with updates on batting slumps and notable hit streaks across teams in New Haven Bridgeport and Waterbury.
In Meriden the two Jacks Spalding and White face Connor and Ray as leaders contest the crown. Standings show Carmani McCarthy and Dewey Lewis as near the top with Harper Teller aiming for a spot. weekly schedule lists matches at Casino Alleys Meriden and Charter Oak alleys with multiple pairings and postponements.
A vintage column rails at the public forgetfulness toward past athletic legends. It recalls Dixie Robinson Crusoe era feats, Cobb’s enduring speed, and Chick Harley’s all around greatness, praising long hitters and career longevity across baseball football and track.
Local report covers Crashes A C of Bridgerort beating Farmers at Bedford Oval with strong fielding from McElwee and o Connor s. It critiques Britain s eighteen hole match play and notes star temperaments impacting team morale in baseball while discussing pitchers and pitchers.
The Rectors defeated the Myrtle Nine 3 to 1 at Sea alde park in a pitchers duel between Kaplan and Colgan. In the ninth, Myrtle’s defense collapsed allowing Rectors passes as the game ended. The Rectors seek engagements with semi pro teams across the state, contact John Corso at 1503 Main Street Bridgeport Conn.
Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson will face Tut Jackson in the Washington Court Beuke arena, Ohio, on July 4. A special arena will seat 29 009, with expected gate near 100000 dollars. The Ohio boxing commission granted temporary approval for the bout, while Gov. Armor has not stated opposition. Jackson, younger and on a knockout streak, is challenging for the title.
Caio June 4. Bob Martin A. E. F. champion heavyweights have been matched for a twelve round bout here next Monday night. Joe Burke of Cleveland is the opponent. Burke recently defeated Martin in Akron by decision in twelve rounds.
Boston College captaincy selections announced naming Newton Mash Jone and Wiley Ham L Nolan as leaders of Benton College track squad. Nolan cited as key all around performer after intercollegiate broad jump championships.
The old Harlem track in Chicago shows how a former racing venue was converted into a golf course with bunkers and ponds as hazards. After racing ended the owners announced the golf operation, a pay-as-you-play setup, following a period of closure and restricted access.
Kenneth Lavin of Troy, a leading hitter and a three year Syracuse University basketball star, will join the Jersey City Club of the International League after graduation this month. Amos Ingalls, captain of the Syracuse Culver team, is set to join the Indianapolis team of the American Association.
In a tight NYNH Hartford Owls vs Lyric Giants clash at Teardsley Park, the Railroad Owls edged the Giants 5 to 4. Deweseary left the field before a decision could be reached as Ut jradamet pitched well, allowing only two hits.
San Francisco June 4 Oscar Vitt Salt Lake City third baseman calls Jimmy O Connell the greatest hitter in the country. Vitt spent eleven years in the American League and says O Connell is better at the plate than any he has seen. He notes O Connell’s perfect swing and ability to hit all pitches and locations while maintaining composure after two strikes.
Albert Youngblood, a pitcher from Clarendon College Texas, will join the Washington Senators during their upcoming western tour. He was obtained from the Greenville Globe of the Texas-Oklahoma league and earned a tryout after previously playing for Clarendon College.
Charles Warner won the Medal Play sweepstakes at Brooklayn Cotbneltb course on Saturday with a 91 gross and a 6 handicap net 65. Oakley Barrington Phelps and Edwards posted top scores, with gaps and misprints in the record. Next Saturday a four ball match play handicap is scheduled on the club links.
Sacraments defeated Wilton 3 to 4 in a highly exciting contest played yesterday. Tre fielding of O'Connell and Campana sparked the Sacraments, while Day and Warm starred for Wilton. Kusamortis held the line for Sacraments as a return game is expected in late June. Batteries Henkel Dorkin Ball McSally.
Results of the first round matches in the state team golf championship are reported. Woodway defeated Wee Burns. Brooklawn beat Greenwich. Naus gazed Litchfield. Waterbury beat New Haven. Hartford defeated Farmington. Seguin beat Glastonster. Shuttle Meadow beat Highland. Norwicht defeated Stoneco ss ett. Woodway and Brooklawn advance to Brooklawn. Nausatuck to meet Waterbury winner. Hartford vs Seguin at Hartford. Shuttle Meadow hosts Norwich?
Negotiations opened in Chicago for a return match between Harry Greb of Pittsburgh and Tom Gibbons of St. Paul. Floyd Fitzsimmons, promoter for the American Legion, announced the bout would be held at Michigan City on August 5. Battling Levinsky, former light heavyweight champion, announces the birth of a ten-pound boy. Levinsky has been married ten years.
Boston June 4 Harvard shortstop Jocko Conlon, prized Crimson infield star, has drawn interest from major leagues yet aims to study law. Giants and Yankees reportedly track him while he contemplates a pro path or staying in college. Other college standout names like McGuire and Gagnon attract attention from several clubs as scouts court top amateurs.
Promoters reschedule the featherweight bout at Philadelphia Baseball Park after delays. Lew Teler faces Bobby Barrett in a likely crowd drawing clash with Benny Leonard and fans from New York watching. The undercard includes Joy Jackson versus K O Kxtplan and others in eight round bouts.
Harvard reveals probable lineup for the Yale race on the Thames River June 1. Varsity class includes Browst Fuller Cummins Hobson Ladd Nickerson Appleby Duncary Kexswain Badger with Appleby at bow and Burphans as coxswain. Junior varsity and freshman crews listed with strokes Amory Thomas Hubbard Webb Bradford and Thompson Kelly Hubbard Johnson Mumford Elliot Welsman Rice Bassett. Substitutes named for four and freshmen subs.
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