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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1922

Page

14

Delaney to Meet Young Fischer in Relief Bouts

Bridgeport promoter signs Jack Delaney to face Young Fischer of Syracuse on April 10 after Fischer's approval. Empire State fighter joins Delaney amid controversy, with Ross favored by fans. relief card set for State Street Casino tomorrow including eight and ten round bouts and an exhibition.

AL Jennings Jack Delaney Bridgeport A. Co Young Fischer Syracuse Ithe Gaaino Fischer Empire State Boy Hugh Ross Jennings le Bridgeport A. A Bridgeport Rosstadt Delaney Rosa Park City Foss Delaney Kentucky Battler Ellss Bud Clancy Ross State Street Pete August Walterwelxnt Terry O'Connor Hartford Harry Peterson Stamford Joe Sampson Black Rock Jim Bones Young Downey Lock City Willie Angelo Jose Sampson Louis Bogash Vic NcLaughlin Nework New York A.C Albert Cudahy Venice

Two new players sign with Bill Donovan's Wildmen New Haven

On March 2 New Haven Baseball club announced signings of Sid Rogs a left handed pitcher formerly with the New York Giants and Grover Bennett a young catcher. Rogs brings a long minor league record including 15-13 in 1916 and 17-12 in 1917 with New York affiliate teams. Bennett, 21, 5 feet 10 inches, 179 pounds, arrives after trial with multiple clubs.

New Haven Sid Rogs New York Southpaw Grover Bennett Rosa Jscot The Giants San Antonio Kansas City Portland Jeaders Hartland Frank Woodward Sacramento Jackson Mississippi Bill Donovan Jam Bennett Brookton Groug Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Tom Reilly Hopers Jimmy Wilson

Greb Says He Outfought Gibbons By Courage In Bout

Harry Greb disputes critics who doubted his body punching and endurance. He claims he outgamed Sommy Gibbons despite height and weight concessions and took most damage in close quarters, proving his nerve and resilience.

Harry Greb Gibbons Sommy Grob

Columbia to Start Football Work Soon

York March 21 Buck O Neill mentor of the Columbia University football squad will begin spring training for his warriors on April 10. A practice gridiron will be prepared on the Dykman bid recently acquired by Columbia through George F Balens generosity so as not to interfere with ace bane hall and track practice on South Field. The most pretentious schedule arrowmce since reinstatement of football on Morningside Helgha has been made up for the 1922 glave. It is deemed necessary to set an early start the Coach 4(Xen) will may pur ticular attention to Meking and other departments of the game in additony to developing new material.

W York Buck O'Neill Columbia University Warriors Dyckman Columbia George F. Balens Ace Bane Hall South Field Arrowmce Morningside Helgha

Acme Shear and Chain Volleyball Sparks City Match

Managers Philip Colligan of the American Chain and Fred Tordoff of Acme Shear field ready teams for the inter city volleyball night at the local Y M C A gym in New Haven. A return match is set for next Wednesday at New Haven M A. A state title hopes hinge on the outcome as Industrial Department eyes Hartford if New Haven falls.

Philip Colligan Fred Tordoff Acme Shear New Haven Bridgeport M. C. A. Symnasium Industrial Department O Ther M. G New Havn Hartford Aeme New Haven Jayons Winchester Arms Geometric Tool Company

United States Air Service Grooming Plane For Race

Washington reports the United States Air Service is preparing an MB-VIL Wono plane with a 450 HP engine for the world speed championship. Amid bets between French and British amateurs, trials show speeds above 200 miles per hour in practice flights at Mitchel Field Long Island.

Washington Sadi Lecginte J. Herbert James Tecointe Floucestershire Mars Napier Mae Tive Fliers Binsland France Mitchelfold Long Island Air Servier Lesointe

Inter-Building Series Game At Bays Club

The second game of the Inter-Building series for the Director's Cup will be played this afternoon at the Bays club between Wilson and John Street buildings. Last week's opener was won by the Wilson team. Expected participants include Lesneski, Philbrick, Lydickgen, and Surett among others.

Bays Wilson and John Street Wilson Losaers Ae Wilson Surett Pyessela Abe

Roth Has Served Six American League Clubs

Robby Roth, suspended by the Yankees, is said to seek employment with another club after stints with six AL teams including the Athletics White Sox Senators and the Yankees. His brother Frank Roth is noted warming up as a Yankee pitcher in New Orleans.

Roth New Orleans Robby Roth Yankees White Sox Senators Hoth Yankee

Ambitious season thoughts mix with notes on football

A fragmented column reflects on early 20th century sports, praising perseverance and learning in football and other games. It laments overconfidence of pennant winners, notes Philadelphia’s shifting fortunes, and defends sport as a measure of fortitude and stamina amid changing tides.

Philadelphia Mackmen Phillies Alexander Pat Moran Metropiia Philadelphas Hag

Early start for intercollegiate tennis work

New York March 21 Intercollegiate tennis activity begins earlier than usual with many colleges posting schedules. Dartmouth forms a tennis association to promote the sport with matches against prominent East players and a spring schedule across campuses, including Arizona Northwestern Chicago Wisconsin and more, culminating with intercollegiate matches in Philadelphia.

New York United States Fran ‘Cennis Association Dartmouth University of Southern California

Kilbane and Beecher eye European title bout plan

Kilbane sails for Europe with a May London bout against Charley Beecher reportedly planned at the National Sporting Club. Beecher will head to London after a tour of Ireland, while Kilbane aims to defend the featherweight crown longer than Sullivan held the heavyweight title. Tex Rickard's resignation altered plans for a Madison Square Garden match.

Kilbane Europe Charley Beecher Beecher National Sporting Club of London Ireland Emmy Wilde Klbane Madison Square Garden Tex Rickard Garda Tillane Aint Mal Oha F. Sullivan Johnny John 1

Methodist Five Defeat Newfields in Warner Institute Thriller

Methodist A Casicng till zeny defeated Newfields at the Warner Institute by 43 to 12. Rogerson Brickgan and Walters starred for Methodist with Walters scoring seven and Rogerson contributing one. Newfields’ Toor Mitchell Maslett Iveriosky led their effort with several points in a low scoring clash.

Methodist A. Casicng Mt A Mitchell Maslett Iveriosky Wieel

Australian champion plans to visit New York boxing demand

Milwaub Bin Tracy of Australia arrives in Milwaukee for a few days rest before heading to New York to negotiate a match with Brennan or Bully Miske. The 210 pound, 6 foot 3 inch heavyweight intends to meet Freak Dempsey and aims to enter the ring against the world champion. Tracy has defeated Troyd of Australia Cock of England and Pooley of New Zealand and plans to acclimate to winter conditions before fighting.

Milwaub bin Wis Meret Sd Tinyracy Australia Mil- Milwaukee New York Mr Brennan Bully Miske Tracy Freak Dempsey Troyd Engle Pooley Chapion New Zealand Te Noes

Knights of Columbus fall to Y M H A in title game

The Y M H A basketball team defeated the Knights of Columbus 49 to 17 in the first game of the title series at Madison Avenue Auditorium. Duval led K of C with six field goals while Kaplan tallied seven for Y M H A. A second game is scheduled at the high school Saturday. In the prelim, Mt H A Irs beat the Victors 52 to ?

Knights of Columbus Madison Avenue Auditorium Duval K of C Kaplan Jim

Penn State Baseball Start Delayed by Ground Conditions

Penn State coach Bendek schedules spring workouts as ground remains poor and temperatures stay cool. Captain Bill Ulery anchors an infield being rebuilt with youth including Yuwer, Sparks, Reed, Hileman, Seitz, Teettler, and Frendek competing before the April 6 opener versus Juniata. Koeller may switch between infield and outfield. outfield hopefuls include Dutch Bedenk, Palm, and Russell with Palm a hammer thrower and Russell a hurdler.

Bendek Joe Lighter Koebler Koeller Gendek Dutch Bedenk Palm Russell Bill Martin

Senators Defeat Raves in Petersburg Tilt

In Petersburg Peters burg Washington and Boston teams clashed as Americans scored 7 92 and Nationals 3 8 1 with pitchers Mogridge Francis Torre y Picinich MacQuillin Marquard Lansing O’Neil noted in the box with limited readable OCR details offering a fragmentary scoreline and players.

Ay. Petersburg Washington Boston Nationals Mogridge Run Francis Torrey Picinich MacQuillan Marquard Lansing O'Neil

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