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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1922
Page
13
Hartford Connecticut May 20 Park in Windsor, one of New England’s oldest trotting tracks, advertised for sale, will remain in use. Previously assigned meetings will be held there through Memorial Day, the week of July 4, and a four day meet in the fall, regardless of sale.
Reading Pa March 20 Twenty ball players forming Reading Aces battery men signed for 1922 met Chief Bender March 17 and were driven toward Henderson North Carolina via Baltimore and Portsmouth. Outfielders and infielders to be tested here March 23 then leave for Southern camp. By week end nearly five candidates expected under Bender at Henderson. The Chief currently tours New England colleges coaching pitchers for half a dozen institutions.
In St Paul on March 2 the ten round fight planned for April 8 between Tully Miske of St Paul and Bartley Madden of New York light heavyweights was canceled. Madden was barred by the New York Boxing Commission, according to a telegram from Madden’s manager Phil Lewis.
Owing to Ted Russell of Norwich suffering from grippe the 12 round bout at 150 pounds with Billy Carney of New Bedford before Mystic A. Oyt onith has been postponed for one week with the advice and consent of the State athletic commission.
Hot Springs Arkansas March 24 Muddy Ruel left Red Sox camp packing his belongings after a four day inactivity and salary dispute with owner Frazee over a 1922 raise. Mike Menosky signed a contract though he faced a weak season in 1921 and doubts about a potential trade. Joe Kelley of the Yankees arrived to negotiate and weather halted the Pirates series with rain.
Grave of Penn leads the league in scoring with 115 points, holding a nine point edge over Princeton’s Loch as the season closes. He made 30 field goals and 77 from the 15 foot line, tying for field goals with Elsess of Princeton. Cullen of Dartmouth finished fourth, Pulleyn of Columbia third, Cooper of Yale seventh. Yale finished last with one win. Penn led team scoring and Princeton posted 262 points for the season.
Cambridge Massachusetts March 20 Coach Jack latter will lead Harvard baseball outdoors today after outdoor sessions become common this week. Slattery, Gonde, Tusell, Gerke, Hill, Murphy, Larraber, Owen Jr and Sancroft headline a strong returning group with new prospects like Brill and Lincoln in reserve. The infield and outfield compete for positions as two two year players and several yearling standouts join the mix.
Mortis Kirksey of Stanford University, one of the fastest sprinters in the nation, will race a horse in a sixty yard dash at a community service fundraiser next week. The event will feature a standing start with Xun and Korae listed as challengers.
A ragged op-ed blends boxing legends and golf greats with a flair for grandiose prediction. It references Dempsey Tunney Greb Carpentier and Tunney while weaving in golf rivals and Britain’s hopes. The piece volleyed across eras mixes sport stars, national pride, and speculative matchups.
Shane Skane’s 1,000 yard run may be recognized by the A A A for breaking the New England scholastic record. Thomas J. Tracy Trong has filed a record petition with President Prout. Skane’s time of 2:27 reflects two prior marks, including a 2 1/2 mile cross country record at Beardsley Park.
Waterbury report states eye specialist Dr Denig has ordered Johnny Shugrue to retire from boxing for at least six months. Recurrent double vision endangers his sight, with experts warning future ring activity may be unsafe. He recently defeated Tommy Leahy in Worcester but the specialist’s verdict ends his current season.
Trinity College unveils a busy season with two inter collegiate meets and contests against two new opponents. The calendar lists events at Springfield Worcester Kingston and Hartford with dates from March 26 to June 2 including New England and Eastern intercollegiate meets.
Wilbur Cooper star lefty of the Pittsburgh Pirates seeks 25 wins in 1922. He finished 202 games won over the last five seasons with a .601 winning percentage, and he enters spring training heavier and in better health, aiming to surpass prior tallies and become the first Pittsburgh pitcher to win 26 in a season since 1909.
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