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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1922

Page

6

Over 250 Athletes Eye Invited VFW Track Meet

Bridgeport A C leads a field of over 250 Connecticut athletes with entrants from New York and New Jersey for the Veterans of Foreign Wars track meet at Seaside Park next Saturday. The event features 15 competitions across open, novice, and girls divisions, with Bridgeport A C and New Haven Harries fielding strong squads and Coach Anderson’s Red and White squad to split duties between two meets. The program lists dash, distance, jumps, shot put, and relay events, with rivals including St Marys A C Stamford, Yale and Towne, and various American Legion posts. The meet is set for 2 pm, with tall trophies and potential records.

Connecticut New York New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars Seaside Park V. F. Wi Pierce Ga‘Nan Board of Recreation Yeaterday Gahan Lste Bridgeport A. C New Haven Marriers Fittess Therogram W. Of.ow Iris St. Mary's A. C Stamford New Huvon Harrie'2 Community Girlz Park City Giris Alumni Public Market Anderson White Equad Hag Inter Hcholson Epriots Janderson Hilltop Stars New Haven Harriera St. Mary's A Tamford The Moose Lock City Ryder Hex Sisentela Henry Lyon Sagal Stenquist Lee Saur Carrell Spar Stanton Challos Wall F. W Thelan Nicholson Quigity Meyars McTigh Besser A. Allison Jepson Lcskey Fitzpatrick Vo Alison Redwis Liezood Was Yer Adams Wardle Ang Kan Liebold Tyner Bruce Adame Whelan Welch Royal Welch Geity

St Peters Set for Hard Clash With Black Rocks

The St Peters face a tough struggle with the Black Rocks next Sunday at Bullards. Officials look to arrange games with city pro teams and ask to contact manager Redmond at 1227 State Street for negotiations.

St Peters Black ‘Rocks Bullards Deid St. Peters Teris Redmond State Street

World's Champion to Compete Here Saturday

A telegram to Captain Max A. Baum Tate announces the New York Athletic Club will send stars for the V. F. We meet Saturday. Leroy Brown and Sol Butler lead the field in indoor jumping events, with Paul McValley and Jackson Shortg among sprinters and other participants listed in the events lineup.

Max A. Baum Tate New York Athletic Club V. F. We Leroy Brown Sol Butler Paul McValley Jackson New York A. Ce Butler Jackson Shorts James O'Brien Joe Higgins Herrison Thompson Pat McDonald Harrison Thompson I T

Pittsfield Beats Waterbury 7-2 Behind Morgan and Pelts

Pittsfield jumped to a quick lead as Cy Morgan limited Waterbury to two runs. Malone started for Waterbury and Tillman pitched six solid innings for Pittsfield. Baker led Pittsfield with three hits in five at bats while Silva, Bates, and Stapleton contributed on defense and offense.

Waterbury Pittsiela Cy Morgan Waterbury Today Malone Morgan Baker Pittsfield Stapleton Silva Dou Litle Bates Staplewen Pittefield Waterloo Tilman Oe Tillman Morgan S Halls Herprates

Local women enter state title tennis tourney

Several local women tennis players are expected to compete in the third annual Women's Connecticut State Championship at the Country Club of New Canaan. The event opens June 24 with doubles and mixed doubles on clay, led by defending city champion Miss Carolina Chapman and singles titleholder Miss Helen Gileaudeau. Entries with names and contact details must arrive by June 24. Florence Bullin serves as referee. Singles commence Monday, doubles Tuesday, and mixed doubles Wednesday.

Connecticut Fingie New Canaan T Carolina Chapman Helen Gileaudeau Barries John A Clark New Canaan Conn Florence Bullin Will Aee

A R S Nine Defeats Lone Stars Eight to One

The A R S nine beat the Lone Stars at Seaside Park Sunday by eight to one. Pitcher struck out sixteen, and Kuba In made a shoestring catch in deep center followed by a perfect throw to the plate. A R S has an open date next Sunday and challenges any city or state team.

A. R.S Lone Stars Seaside Bangs R. Rs Kuba Korgaties John Blaine Sharlett Street Bridgeport Conn

Brookside Roamers Win Forfeit From Stratford

Brookside Roamers claimed a forfeit victory over Stratford All Stars after Stratford failed to appear for a scheduled game. The item notes unclear local contact details and a reference to city league participation, with stray OCR errors appearing in the address line.

Brookside Roamers Stratford Brooksige Roamers Stratford All Stars Roamers Fang Joseph Igalinsk Aenicsnis

Cardinals Batter Phil Douglas as Giants Fall 5-4

New York report details a tense baseball game where St. Louis hitters pounded pitcher Phil Douglas and the Cardinals won 5 to 4. Hornsby struggled, Dit drove in both runs, and the infield provided strong support as Nattoho achieved a milestone for the league.

New York Louis Todvny Mide Fk Strat Pretor Hornsby Dit

Peters Homer Sparks 8-6 Philly Win Over Chicago

Peters homered with two on base to lift Philadelphia to an 8-6 victory over Chicago. Kaufmann homered for Chicago in the ninth to tie, but Peters drove in two runs earlier and Winters earned the win while Kaufmann took the loss. Parkison, Hensine, and Krug led Chicago with multiple hits. Strezl and Stutz added two base hits for Philadelphia. Umpires Moran and Quigby. Time 2:20.

Philadelphia Peters Comen Statz Hoa Hoilecker Krug Grimes Bala Friberg jMder Ferre Wirte Staalanc Kaufmenn Parkingon Williams Walker Lepourveau Lee Fleisher Lesle Henling Weinert Wingaistone Winters Tadai Fai Rugd Welert Chicago Rita Micler Kaufmann Parkinson Hensine Rifies Fletcher Rouble Reno Lestie Les Henline Rapp Terry Woljocher Perkinson Madelphia Werne Bupes PhLert Streland & Kaufmutin Mruck Strel

Giants Lose Burns as They Seek World Series Edge

By Billy Evans the Giants face a slump with George Burns out. The piece details Burns’s impact on defense and offense, noting how his absence weakens the infield and the club’s overall strength in the pennant race. It cites McGraw’s 1921 trades and Groh’s addition as context. The tone argues Burns’s absence fuels the team’s struggles.

Billy Evans Dork Giants Giants Yankees McGraw Heine Groh Gackery Frisch Hird Barcrott Short Rawlings Wtad Kelly Frei Rawlings New York

Newsies Win Third Straight Contest Title Claim

Newsies extend their win streak to three with thirteen straight games won. Season record shows mixed results versus varied opponents including Evening Stars, Hornets, Seagulls, Whirlwinds and Tilton Stars. Manager Louis Musante at Union News Company in the Railroad Station invites teams to contest with Newsies.

Wweboyg Hopa Lines Newsboys Evening Stars Post Hornets Seagulls Whirlwinds Mousatonie Bo. Rewaboys Denver Stare Tilton Stars Young Slugtars Raimbters Biltor Stratfield Juniors Ady Louis Musante Score Union News Company Railrond

Trade School Field Hosts Tomorrow Local Racquet Meet

The Bridgeport Trade School will hold its annual outing at Pleasure Beach tomorrow with 300+ students departing from Stratford Avenue Ferry at 9 o clock. Events include boys and girls sprints, jumps, relays, and a 220 list. special San Test and an afternoon game between instructors and Wegersl Board students. The Danbury Trade team will join the beach activities. The Bridgeport tennis team from Connecticut Valley will be present as the local standings and schedule are shared.

Ibridgeport Trade School O Jjetic Commutes Stratford Avenue Hoya Wegersl Atudente Danbury Trady Rimmer Ag

Westports to Play St. Mary Nine Next Sunday

Westports schedule a baseball clash with St. Mirys of Bridgeport next Sunday at Kornstock. The article lists betting and hitting averages for locals, including rings, Goll, Shipper, and Vornkah, and notes several stolen bases with multiple players named.

Westports ST. Mary Nine Westport Junn SL. Mirys Bridgeport Peirfield A. A Risley Goll Etolnhursen Shiney Sareen Vornkaht MeaMution Adama Glhierte Rank Stutchler Perrone Terrons Ring Danaher Gall Tlayahatis VY Sato Thanks Shipway McMirlien Vornkalld Rlngo Gilbertie Perrann Theris Neta Ingy Jk Dunaber Rhipnay Raves G. Vortistht Horsta McSluilen Muiehier Mevrone Gilbertie J

Elias Howe School Title Goes To Elias Howe

A fragmented report notes Tanrain school and Elias Howe school competing in a city championship. The White Home team claimed the title after three contests with scores 4 2 and 10 0, while Lincoln won the second game 9 6. The text mentions the Physics department and some stray names and numbers.

Elias Howe Tanrain School Serlow Coring Lincoln

Ruth Harbors a Homer as Yankees Fall to Indians in Cleveland

Ruth hits a home run and drives in two others before being ejected for disputing a call as New York loses to Cleveland 4 to 2. Malis pitched well for Cleveland, fanning several Yankees and earning the win while Mays took the loss. Umpires Dineen and Nailby. Time 2:70.

Cleveland Clavs New York Today Aight Swaighe New York Malis Babe Ruta Ruth Rus Q Uampire Dineen Nunamaker McMullan W McNalty Mays Wits Baker Hoffmann Pines Sth Clevelaon Ant Speaker Gardner J. Sewell McInnis H O Graney C. Boo Lio Msire Unle Nanamaker Yorke Eveland Witt Gardner Maxer Jamieson Basa Ward Metacis O'Neil Gardners Sewell Wamby Bares Pitt Malla Ianlnas Tones bin Uble Mails Nailhyana Dineen

Albany Triumph Over Fitchburg In Low-Scoring Game

Albany edged Fitchburg 8 to 3 as McHugh and Murphy homered in relief and Wild's infield hit set up the late scoring. Dowd, Leary and Jefferson contributed in a rugged contest with pitching by Wasner and McDonaty guiding the home team to the win.

Albany Filchpure Mitters McHugh Murphy Christie Jefferson Sweatt Fitchburs Aly Ryan Chietle Lee Redman F. Wennett Dowd Leary Atarga Whiner Donahue Bameran Ian Byrve Go Samm Smmer Saveath Kirby Sth van Fae Murphy Thy Witley Sudburg Aoany Dondte Pliye T Bennett Jeffernons Biase Ta Bennett Steve L. Bennett Kinley Warner Mir L. Bennet Cameron Paased Hall Sweatt Wasner Wrapires McDonaty Summers

Kelly to Train Louis Bogash for Major Fight

Jimmy Kelis to train Louis Bogash in Bridgeport ahead of a Hogash-Robdson bout. Bogash maps an extensive camp over nearly a month, with contract details and a June 24 arrival. Plans include a potential bout pairing Bogash with Angus after a cancelled Youngstown appearance.

Jimmy Kelis Sammy Goodman Bridgeport Bogash Ant Delz

Profs Postpone Local Game Here In Elm City

Several hundred local fans packed the park to see Bridgeport host New Haven but a late decision by the Weiss crew postponed the contest because wet grounds. The delay cost Bridgeport the chance to gain in the standings as Pittsfield moved ahead in the league race. Albany beat Fitchburg in the other league game.

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British Isles Team Wins Davis Cup Singles Pair Over Italy

At Roehampton June 19 the British Isles won both singles as F Gordon Lowe defeated Count Dl Rebecco 6-1 6-3 6-1 and Major Algernon F Kingscote beat Cesare Colomba 7-5 6-1 The Italians rested their top player Baron Moorpurgo and Randolph Lycett could not play due to rheumatism leaving England with improved prospects despite earlier doubts.

Roehampton British Isles Italy F. Gordon Lowe Dl Rebecco Algernon Fy F. Kingscote Cesacr Colomba Randolph Lycett

Rising Penns baseball captain candidate from Cortland

Daniel Sullivan of Cortland New York emerges as a leading candidate for captain of the Penndesaball team. He has played a great game at third base for the last two seasons and is noted as a frontrunner for the captaincy.

Philadelphia Dannie Sullivan Cortland N.Y Kaptaincy Penndesaball Toy Fext Fear Jast

Park City Giants to Battle Red Sox This Sunday

Park City Giants coach Green promises a tough game against the Red Sox at Searide Park this Sunday. He touts a vintage battery of Yates and Steadmen to steady the defense and plans to schedule July 4 games with the Shamrocks or the Brook sides.

Park City Giants Red Sox Searide Park Green Giants Alg Oattery Yates Steadmen Green Ipan Shamrocks Brooksides

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