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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1922

Page

9

Former National Champion Tops Day At State Title Golf Meet

Miss Georgiana Bishop of Brooklawn led the opening round of the State Championship golf tournament at Rocklawn, defeating Mrs W Perry 5 up, 5 to go, as Mrs Charles Porter and others posted wins. Bishop later edged Porter to win the gross qualifying, with play continuing today at Yale Hill.

Georgiana Bishop Brack Gulltoile Swacerosbury Jasaa R. Kellees Jana Charles Porter Hever Waterbury Chapman Brocklawn Miss Bishop W. Perry Fabre Fala County Golf Club Mra Porter P. B. Mervey Rocklawn Winstony New Haven Sh, Paker, Jr Taupo A. R. Billis Tertford R. W. Rila Highland Golf Club Meriden Georanta Bishop Bishop Porter Segal Mra Winslow EF. H. Baker Norich Mies Georgianta Brooklawn WW. Perry Fairfield County Chacley Porter New ‘Haven F. P. McEvoy Wwaterbury T Ud Mra AR Hartford Aise KK Asher Racebrook Esther Gerrish

Putting Honors Go To Mrs Ellis In State Championship

Mrs A Raymond Ellis of Hartford won the putting contest at the Brooklawn Country Club in the state championship tournament yesterday afternoon with a remarkable score of 78. Second place went to Mrs Hy Baker of Norwich with 81 and third to Mrs Burnside Winslow of New Haven with 78. In the driving contest Mrs Winslow of New Haven won with 217 yards, followed by Mrs Port hecus of Norwich at 175 and Mrs G B Seeley of Norwich at 172. Each contestant received three prizes.

A. Raymond Ellis Harteford Brooklawn Country Club Ellis Hy Baker Norwich Burnside Winslaw New Haven Burnaldo Winslow Kew Haven

Downstate School Meet Set for Tomorrow at Bedford Oval

A junior high track and field meet among Staples Westport Franklin Norwalk schools is planned for Friday at Bedford Oval from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entries, events, and officials are listed, with Staples slated for three entries per event while Norwalk schools have two.

Westport Staples Junior High Franklin Junior High Cebter Norwalls Bedford Oval Atair Norwalk Hoton Foint Tre Westportr—Herald South Norwalk Sentinel Gentre School of Normvalk Staples

Women's Track Meet at Gotham Saturday

New York June 14 Nine events will comprise the programme for the first women's open athletic meet at Brighton Beach Field next Saturday afternoon. Medals awarded to first second and third finishers. Hugo B Selker director of Recreation will supervise. Events include 0 yard dash 100 yard dash 300 metre run throwing basketball javelin standing broad jump running broad jump hop step and jump.

New York Brighton ‘Beach Field Flugo Selker Brighton Baths Paris Aus

Conger Chosen Princeton Cross Country Captain

Lumpy Conger of New York has been elected captain of Princeton's cross country squad for next fall. He earned his letter by finishing tenth in the Intercollegiate meet and set a mile record on the Princeton board track. Conger also defeated the captain-elect Burka in the mile during a Harvard dual meet.

Princeton Gouger Ike Pirie Howard van Gerbig Crow and Hockay

Harvard track chief Bingham to serve another year

Cambridge Mass June 4 Harvard College track athletics director William J. Bingham announced he would continue in his post for another year. He had previously suggested he might not be able to serve a third year.

Cambridge Mass William J. Bingham Harvard College Bingham

Elks and Firemen to Meet at Newfield Park on June 24

Bridgeport lodge of Elks and the Firemen's baseball team will clash at Newfield Park on Sunday June 24. Ella track meet planned for the same day may be added later. The Sik rivalry features Fred A. Hunt of Bridgeport High School coaching the Sik team with star players including All Gar Ritge. Smoke Rators John Bawden expected to handle pitching for Johnson.

Bridgeport Lodge of Elks Newfield Park Ella Thia Tha Siks Fred A. Hunt Bridgeport High School Garritge Georg Egan John Bawden Johnson Bunch

Albany Defeats New Haven In Foxed Box Fourth

Albany edges New Haven 8 2 in a hard fought game with key hits from Malong and Rammeron. Woodward driven from the box in the fourth as Albany capitalizes on late innings and solid defense, with Gykowsi and Hargrava contributing on the mound.

Naven Yune L—Sebelly Wils Af Woodward Cykowali New Haven Albany Rameron Malong Sutler Wunees Harriet da Martin Wiior Coenen Wward Becea Poog T Gykowsel Hargrava Weanee woRuais Hastick New Haya New Bevan O Kirley al ‘Oouward Woodward Crkowsailis OM Woodward Gye Kowsst Wild Piren—Airley Talbo Brown

Britton Starts Training For Bout In New York

Welterweight champion Tack Britton sails to White Sulphur Springs Saratoga N Y to begin training for his anticipated defense against lightweight champion Benny Leonard at the New York Velodrome on Monday night June. Britton declares he is old but still capable and believes he will win. He lists past opponents and asserts readiness for a series of workouts with partners including Jack Penning and Joe Weiling as he prepares in Saratoga. Leonard continues gym rounds in Jersey City not worried about the outcome.

New York Tack Britton Vuther Saratoga N. Y Benny Leonard 220Th Street Broadway Britten Everbody Benny Gut West Cowboy Padset Morris Tux Ray Jong Oklahoma City Jack Britton Seon Tony Joe Weiling Chicago Charlin Picts Australia Jack Penning Tad Moneger Dinpy Morgan Leonard Jadi Mannie Seaman

Tunney to Fight Beiser on July 7 at Rockaway Beach

Former lightweight champion Gene Tunney has signed to meet Fay Beiser, a strong light heavyweight from Cumberland, Maryland, in a twelve round bout for a decision. The event is set for Friday evening July 7 at the Steeples Stage A. A. of Rockaway Beach with promoter Track Bagley arranging the match.

New York Gene Tunney Chempion Aince Ho Harry Greb Pinburgh Madison Square Garden Track Bagley Fay Beiser Cumberland, M Steeplsthage A. A Rockaway Beach

The Sportlight Reflections on Games and Greats

Grantland Rice surveys enduring value in sport through figures like Pat Moran and George Walsh, praising all round athletic versatility, while noting shifts toward international competition and future stars. He jots about baseball, boxing, college hoops, and Argentine polo, urging respect for the inner glow of achievement beyond glittering wins.

Siri Pleass George Walsh Georgetown Fordham Walsh Thorns Brooklyn Robbie New’ York Athletic Club Jack Dempsey Jake Weber Chiarles Rbed IONES

Penn State Graduation Dims Various Athletics Squads

Stach College Pa June 14 Many factory sheds close as Pennsylvania State College graduates athletes across diamond gridiron and track. Names listed include captains Ulery Basron Snyder Taylor Cooper Lightner McCollum Sny der Snel Baer Krabs Smosinaky Aliner Grupp Regnar Keller Hosterman Brown Yorum Trout and others across lacrosse wrestling boxing and fencing.

Stach College Pennsylvania State College Burshall Ulery Sparks Lightnes Ludwick Meltinger Dawklewstl Treck Haurold Basron Larry Shields Snyder Taylor Grob Buyer Grines Cooper Foothall Ightner McColly Grubb Styer Orines Lightner McCollum Snel Baer Krabs Smosinaky Aliner Grupp Regnar Keller Yraphonor Hosterman Lecrosse Brown Yorum Trout Watson Wilson Welnachionic Wetzel Chasin and Taylor Fennie Guthrie Luge Shaw Wnt Lealle

Navy lacrosse team goes undefeated again in season

NAVY LACROSSE TEAM WENT UNDEFEATED AGAIN. Captain Mickey Walker to fight Jock Malone in a ten round decision bout at Boston Arena next Monday night. Navy’s lacrosse squad posted seven straight wins this season, including men like Reed and others, with dominant scores over Maryland, Cornell, Penn, Johns Hopkins and Mount Washington.

New York Mickey Walker Hi Bess Jock Malone Boston Walker Malone Mickey Ling Johnny Griffiths Pal Tedh St. Paul Annapolis Wale Iis jLporeant Bentan Panama Joy Guns Navy Rogughk Augie Ramon Tre Sare Syracuse Pat Reed Garden Naval Academy University of Moreland Cornall University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Late Johns Hopkins Mount Washington

Penn State Mercane Team Honors Named Members

June letter from College Letter Men at State College lists Penn State Mercane team members honored for the recently concluded season. Capt Brown Morgan Soulter Gatchall Bash Yocum Yost Briner Rowe Hegarty Eisler Trove Gornwell and manager Fox named. B Z Watkina of Taylor elected team manager for next year.

Stat College Stata College Ld Lutter Havyu Penn State Aps Brown Morgan Soulter Gatchall Bash Yocum Yost Briner Rowe Hegarty Eisler Trove Gornwell Fox B. Zi Watkina Taylor

Maplewood All Stars to Play Two Games This Weekend

Maplewood All Stars, riding an 18 game schedule with 16 wins, will face the Wirong Robins Saturday at Seaside Park with Bay on the mound for Erbe Stars. Sunday they meet Lone Step Miggete at Seasila Paris as Olah handles Sunday pitching duties. In another note, Rochester announced Gus Sandberg as Toronic catcher and signed Bill Tierney and Hall from Lafayette College and Alabama respectively for the International Leagues club in Baltimore.

Maplewood Seaside Park Bay Erbe Stars Seasila Paris Olah Rochster Gus Sandberg Rochester Bill Tierney Lafayette College Hall University of Alabama Baltimore

Benny Leonard to Meet Lew Tendler for Lightweight Title

New York dispatch reports Benny Leonard will defend his lightweight crown against Lew Tendler in January City on July 27. Tendler signed articles for Tex Rickard promoting the bout, with $16,000 posted in certified checks. The show aims to draw 60,000 to 75,000 spectators at 135 pounds, with lighting upgrades and ticket printing scheduled.

New York Benny Leonard Lew Tendler Janacy City Tendler Tex Rickard Gibson Glaas Man Leonard Rickard

Heathcote Fells Unconscious as Cubs Win

Chicago pitcher Heathcote knocked unconscious in a collision with Ford while stealing second base as Chicago defeats Boston 15 to 2 in the first game of the series. Nicholson drives in runs with key hits, while pitchers Lansing Watson and Braxton hold Boston. Time 28 minutes. Mrs Mallory Wins Kent Tennis Championship Round Three at Crickingham.

Boston Sime State Livelang Heathcote Ford Ghicagso Grimea Nixon Barbare Christnnubury J —— Nicholson Bock Abe Ford Lunaing Braxton Chicago Nicholson Aga— Heatheste Lests Tholfacher O'Farrell Grimes Bangs Chigzan Dos Lansing Watson Stueland Langing DM Oeschner Bin Lansine Am Braxton Pitoher Oeschger Umphea—Klem Portman Mallory London Kent Crickingham Molla Sjurstedt Aianary O'Neill

Intercollegiate crews shift toward Poughkeepsie Classic

The scene shifts as six crews arrive for the upcoming intercollegiate regatta two weeks away. Columbia regroups under coach Jim Rice while Pennsylvania and Syracuse prepare, with boathouse allocations and housing plans shaping the season. Navy and Washington squads seek quarters nearby as crews race for fastest varsity selection.

Poughkeepsie Columbia Klassic Hudson Jim Rice Blue Aye White Oarsmen Combis Pennsylvania Joe Wright Rice Moat University of California Wnevy Navy University of Washington Pwll California

Sprague Meter Nine Defeats Howlands In 8-5 Victory

The Sprague Meter Company edged Howland 8-5 Monday night at Sengide. Hariig starred for Howland with four safeties in five trips to the plate while Franca of Sprague pulled down a decisive late inning snag to stifle a rally. Sprague Meter invites bookings for upcoming games, call Barnum-2469 for dates.

Sprague Meter Company Sengide Hariig Howland’s Franca Sprague's Howland Sprague Méter Barnum-2469

Berkshire Red Sox Set for Seaside Showdown

The Berkshire and Redox teams clash on No. 1 diamond at Seaside Sunday in a top semi pro rivalry. Both squads from the same town section, with Berkshire listing Higgins Pollock Garrigan Lancaster Walker Gaffeney Norton Hoyts Colgan Lussen and Liptax in the lineup.

Beriishlag Redox Berkshire Higgins Pollock Garrigan Lancaster Walker Gaffeney Norton Hoyts Colgan Lussen Liptax

Locust Nine to Play in Westport Sunday

The Locust A. A. will travel to Westport Sunday to meet the strong Westport town team. A hard fought contest is expected. Players listed for practice Thursday night at Bellevue clubrooms include Hobern White Foluso Rice Levine Lewis Wagner Terry Krentz Wester Lefcrowicz. The Locust seeks games with other semi pro teams in the city. write to manager at 18S Thompson Street.

Locust Will Wavel Westport Westport Town Bellevue Hobern White Foluso Rice sLevine Lewis Wagner Terry Krentzmen Wester Lefcrowicz Mny Fext Thompson Street

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