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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1922

Page

6

Supe Pluvius Dampens Eastern League Contests In Hartford

Postponements due to rain mark the Eastern League schedule as Hartford locals wait. McCann clubs shift to Hartford to face Jack Come Senatore in a key matchup. Bowman tops Elm City hitters, while New Haven’s pitchers struggle on rough fields. Hartford’s pitching and umpiring draw scrutiny as teams push for standings. Wayside Midcuts issue a youth baseball challenge and await replies via the paper.

Hartford Jeamary Tupa Pluvious Firtsfeld McCann Artford Jack Come Senatore Ithegal Clack P. Lang Lart Adii Kec Lang Anager McCann Agers Bridgeport Mogers Ted Enongy Oeil Newaven Donovan Gary Bowman SeNbe Yankee Boosters Fitchburgers Haven Albany Black Leo C. Angelo O'Connor ifcCann Gene Waterbury Springfield New Haven

Eighteen Locals Vie in Amateur boxing Bout Series

Captain Max A Baum organizes inter city bouts in New Haven and Stamford with eighteen locals seeking ten fights. Stamford and New Haven entries battle at the Casino Monday with weigh ins in 112 to 152 pound classes. Local and visiting boxers include Aldrich Mellor Cudahy Cirrone Wattie Hamilton Smith Walsh Joe Smith Franchi from Stamford joins Esposito Pedreaux Mooney Smith Kane Sansone Peterson and Afon gose from New Haven to face Lozinack Leo Bogazh and others with Healy Parker serving as judges.

Max A. Baum New Haven Stamford Park City Wegson Mun~ Jay Captain Baum New Simon Nick Lozizack Johnny Masn John Pasehin Frank Cirroné Louis Nattle Yack Hamilton Steve Smith Lenny Castle Scott Quake William Nelson Joseph Smith Patsy Walitle Charle Atherton James Links John Tanchi Aldrich Mellor Cudahy Pitchin Cirrone Wattle Hamilton Smith Wailde Joe Smith Franchi Mike Esposito Clark Pedreaux John Mooney Clarence Smith Wiliam Kane Nick Sansone Harry Peterson Framk Afongose Maven Ticht Nick Lozinack Terry Leo Bogazh Mika Healy Andy Parker Wil Dick Boweh Silver Dones" McGee

Max Flack Returns to Sox as Star Outfielder

Chicago May 4 Max Flack star outfielder of the Chicago Nationals has recovered from a beaning during spring training and, after initial desertion rumors, is likely to appear in the lineup in Pittsburgh this afternoon. He had been impressing at Catalina Island before colliding with Percy Jones wild pitch, suffering headaches and fearing a fractured skull.

Chicago Max Flack Cub Pittsburg Mex Catalina Island Percy Jone Pilliesen Urtp

Kramer to meet Spencer in Newark Sunday

In Newark the feature race at the Velodrome Sunday pits Frank Kramer against Willie Spencer over one mile in a best two out of three heats. A match between Bobby Walthour and Jake Marin follows, decided in two thirds of a mile heats. A third event teams Orlando Piani and Alfred Goullét against Regie McNamara and Alfred Grenda in a best two out of three heats.

Newark Frank Kramer Willie Spencer Bobby Walthour Jake Marin Orlando Piani Alfred Goullét Regie McNamara Alfred Grenda

Yale Star Catcher Eligibility Question Raised

New Haven May 4. Princeton claims evidence affecting Kernan Yale catcher eligibility but Yale says no complaint has been received. Yale commends Princeton for Gilroy and McNamara actions and stands ready to act under the tri-university agreement if violations are shown.

New Haven Conn Princeton Athlee Kernan Yale Gilroy McNamara

Harvard Varsity Crew to Row with Princeton and Navy

Cambridge May 4 Coach Howe announced Harvard Varsity eight will race in the triangular event with Princeton and the Navy on the Charles next Saturday. The boat will include Storey at No 2 replacing Webb. A trial over the Henley distance yesterday clocked 6 minutes 43 seconds with the second and freshman eights in training.

Cambridge Mass Howe Harvard Princeton Navy Charles Pennsylvania Storey Webb

Knickerbocker Girls Defeat Batchelor Girls 18 to 4

The Knickerbocker Girls beat the Batchelor Girls in an indoor baseball game at Barnum Avenue last night by 18 to 4. Captain Anna Coser led the Knickerbocker offense with strong hitting and defense.

Knickerbocker Girls Batchelor Girls Barnum Avenue Anna Coser Wok Ui Ater Hirdas Waiily

More Prizes Stream In For Brooklawn Wheel Race

Entrants for the Brooklawn Wheel club cycle races at Seaside are slow with only 17 entries listed so far and a closing deadline tonight. The Century Road Club of New York and Newark Cycle Club anticipate a larger field while local businessmen donate prizes including items from Kilgxon Horvath Paul Horvath and others. Races start at 3 pm with signups at 2 59 pm. Boys under 16 should submit entries to Paul Hurcelor at 73 percent Cleveland avenue before Saturday.

Paul Horeoler Brooklawn Weel Slub Seaside Parit Century Road ‘Club New York Newark Paul Horvath Jy Pustay Kellogg Manufacturing Prue Trom H. H. Leopold Bridgeport Cycle ‘Company Amiland and Bush Jaycox Bustes Company J. Vacoila

Bah S Racquet Club Faces New Haven Academica Tomorrow

The Bridgeport High tennis squad seeks revenge against New Haven Academica as Elm City players visit, with Hagobian Keane Mona hoo Hall Hayward Meyers Newman and Weldenhammer completing the roster. Schedule lists May 13 Kent Prep at Kent May 18 Milford High at Milford May 20 Alumni at Bridgeport May 27 Roxbury prep at Cheshire June 8 Roxbury prep at Bridgeport.

Bridgeport High Ysaum Losa New Haven Academica Elm City New Haven Hagobian Keane Monahoo Hall Hayward Meyers Newman Weldenhammer Kent Prep Kent Milford High Milford Alumni Bridgeport Roxbury Prep Cheshire

Hornets Schedule Doubleheader at Seaside Park

The Hornets plan a Sunday doubleheader at Seaside park facing the Fireflies in game one and the Zyrics in game two. Paterno and August will pitch for the Hornets with DeCario for the Fireflies and Neary alongside Willie for the Lyrics. Manager Paterno asks all players report at Lexington and Harral avenues by 9 p m and invites nearby teams to call Barnum 2769 to arrange a game for May 14.

Hornets Seaside Park Fireflies Zyrics August Paterno DeCario Neary Junior Recreation League Willie Moundsynan Lexington and Harral Avenues Nork Huron Fairmount Cubs Housatonic Barnum

Ansonia Town Team Seeks Matches for 5 Day Schedule

Ansonia town team formed as a semi pro group seeks games with leading semi pro clubs. All five days of games to be played in Ansonia with bookings coordinated by Manager O Connell at P. O. Box 463 Ansonia January. Season opens Sunday May 18 with four teams aiming for opening date.

Ansonia Deviroua O'Connell P. G. Box Jana

Derby Italians Seek Games in Bridgeport

The Stalina American Athletic Club of Derby Conn seeks matches in Bridgeport. They want games with teams such as Triangles Locust A C1 Ve nee and other local clubs. Interested teams should contact Charles J Sparge at the Stalina American A. CG Derby Conn to arrange venues and dates.

Baker Named Acting Yankees Manager

Philadelphia report says Mark Brank Baker was appointed acting manager of the New York Yankees after Umpire Frank Wilson suspended Miller Hugtins following a clash with Umpire Ed Walsh at the Polo Grounds. A telegram from President Ban Johnson confirmed the appointment as Baker checked into the Aldino Hotel last night.

Philadelphia Mark Brank Baker Yankees Frank Wilson Miller Hugtins Ed, Walsh Polo Grounds President Ban Johnson Aldino Hotel

Bridgeport Forms Baseball Officials Association

Bridgeport establishes the Bridgeport Baseball Officials Association to promote cleaner baseball, manage games efficiently, protect members, develop officials, settle disputed points, and foster good fellowship among city teams. President Charles H. Remkua leads with John Farrell as vice president and Joseph Sterback as secretary. listing includes numerous local umpires and scorers with many membership applications pending, to be voted on next Monday night.

Bridgeport Baseball Officials’ Association Charies H. Remkua John Farrell Joseph Sterback Folllows Edward Fisler Thomas Bowden Fred Liggins John H. Keyes John Casper Michael Scinto Thomas Whaley Charles Retolius James Kelly Chris O'Brien Jamey Hl Charles Ma

S and E Team to Meet Putnam Reserves at Seaside Park

The S of B baseball group seeks players 14 to 40 for the coming season and announces a Sunday game against the Putnam Reserves at Seaside Park. A previous outing ended 34 to 9 in favor of Putnam reserves, with lineup notes for the S of E including Plaza, Finnegan, Clarke, Hurlay, and the Donnellys among others.

S of B. Baseball Pine S. of B.'s Seaside Park S. of E Putnama

Alpines to Face Fairfield Legion in Sunday Clash

Patrfield Legion manager Curran aims for 19 touches with Alpines boss Nieman to confirm Sunday game in Fairfield. Postponement possible due to smallpox outbreak affecting Waterfield. Alpines roster adds five players including Ruby Macicat star arty Natta Pen Martin and others.

Curran Patrfield Legion Nieman Alpines Fairfield Legionites Jamie Watrfield Atpings Arty Natta Pen Martin Foe Smith M. Liptac Soholz

St Augustine and Sacred Hearts Set For 4 PM Showdown

St Augustine will meet Sacred Hearts in a five game series, with a 4 o'clock start. All games in the public grammar league were postponed yesterday due to weather. the makeups will be played at the end of the regular schedule.

Parochal Achael Gague Tom St. Augustine WU Sacred Heat Sacred Heart

Avon Baseballers Set for 10 Start Season Opener

Avon A C opens the 4922 season Sunday at Seaside Park seeking a worthy foe. Coach Casswell plans a strong lineup and invites St Charles Alumni Melrose CG Westport and Green Farm teams to meet Avon Mine on the diamond. Contact Cassell at Stratford 138 evenings after 7.

Avon A. C Avonited Seaside’ Park Mrneger Micheli Caswol Star St. Charles Melrose A Westport A. C Green Farm Gra Avon Mine Cassell Straford

Twin Oaks to Play North Ends Sunday at Seaside Park

The Twin Oaks face the fast North Ends at Seaside Park on Sunday at 5 p.m. Manager Attiguere announces four new players joined the roster Joe Calcaterra Buchino Jack Varroni Clemita to bolster the lineup. The Oaks seek a strong pitching presence and aim to field a solid squad with Linant Ferrino Carrano Banville Clancy Gilman Deluela McCullough Spageler and Fuiten.

Twin Oaks Seaside Park Attigueré Joe Calcaterra Buchino Jack Varroni Merader Hate A.heef Hunter Clemita Che Oaks Artianese Noble Oaks North Enders Felows Calcaterra Varreni Linant Ferrino Carrano Ban

Brooks Street Juniors Challenge for Championship

The Brooks Street Juniors invite any 10 to 12 year old team in the Ely area to respond through Captain McPadden. The junior six lineup includes Martin Moody McCrosky Carroll Fenton Androsky Maveloukey and Jagan as they seek the class championship.

Brooks Street Ely Bostons McPadden Martin Moody McCrosky Carroll Fenton Androsky Maveloukey Jagan

Young Mohicans Triumph Over Jones Ave Sluggers

The Young Mohicans defeated the Jones Avenue Sluggers 12 to 2. Widly and Cullen starred with strong hitting and Helding contributed to the win.

Young Mohicans Jones Ave Mohicans Jones Avenue Sluggers Widly Cullen

Orioles hold permit for Old Mill Green

The Orioles show a permit for Old Mill Green on Sunday May 7 and 14. The manager aims to arrange games with other teams in the 15 year class and extend their winning streak beyond the current run of victories.

Orioles Mil Green O Nowgles Lone Sur Cabs Ike

Cedar Rollers Defy All Junior Teams in City Match

The Cedar Rollers challenge any 48 to 1 year old team to play the city Grimes on Sunday. The squad includes veterans and fresh material, making them a snappy entry. Answer through this paper or write Stanley Hansen at 248 Cefing Street, City.

Oak Street Curar Wallers City Grimes G Times Stanley Hansen Cefing Street City

Norwalk A. C. Team Seeks Games Here

Norwalk A. C. team seeks games here as a standout club in the Ling Laan circuit. The squad, featuring key players and travel plans, aims to book matches on opponents’ diamonds this season. Frank Z. Allen of 23 Spring Street South Norwalk is listed as a contact.

Ling Laan Foto Aeri-Pro Norwalk Frank Z. Allen Spring Street South Norwalk Coan

Cards Rally In Ninth To Defeat Reds In St. Louis

In St. Louis on March 4, the Cardinals overcame a four-run Cincinnati lead with a ninth-inning rally, winning 7-3. Key hits included Bassler, Daubert, and Smith, with Daubert belting a home run and Walker earning the win.

REDS ST. Louis Cincinnati Cardinals Sherdel eeRan Schultz St. Laws Smith Fournier Daubert Duncan Bonne McHenry Bassler Walker Doub Ainsmith Caveney Caveney Donohue Sehnelli Luque Donobuet Schnetji Schnaill Couch Gherdel Pkteh

Faber Fails to Stop Indians as White Sox Lose to Cleveland

Urban Faber could not halt Cleveland as the Indians beat Chicago 8 to 3 in Chicago. Key plays included a three run rally in the late innings, with Speaker and Sewell contributing for Cleveland while Maile and Gardner provided solid offense for the White Sox. Chicago left runners on base in multiple innings as Faber exited after seven.

Faber Cleveland White Sox Chicago Urban Faber Indians Tha Keore Chitagy Hooper Rich Jamieson Wamby Speaker Mornnis Sawell Gardner Wood O'Neill Sk'sal Springon McCiellan Colling Tao Hage Hite Sewell Metnals Strunk

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