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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1922

Page

7

St George Wins State League Soccer Title Over Manchester

St George defeated Manchester 4 to 3 at the Meadows to clinch the state league championship in a high scoring final. Ellroy opened scoring for St George, Lindley equalized for Manchester, Pratt and Gunn added goals for the Saints with Lindsay replying for the visitors, Wagner failed on a late penalty as St George edged the title by one point amid a neck to neck season race.

ST. George Manchester Uvery Ellroy Lindley Ashed Ove Manchester- Griffin Jones Pratt Gunn Saints Lindsay Wagner St. George Tearm St. Georga Co Bartford New Haven Es Ansonia Olympics Meriden Potard Gowans Macon Williams Smith Or. Smith Mathers NeVorth Cunningham Birk ‘ Drybureh Che Grin Pratt Troy Johnson Smith Lindsay Shiw Sullivan Olf Gardner Wagnar ' Tre

Public School Game Schedule for KeeK Public School

The Public and Parochial school games for the week list many matchups across local fields. Lincoln vs McKinsey at Yellow Mill, Waltegavite at Old Mill, Prospect vs Whittier at Sauside Park, Maplewood vs aagigon at Seastic, and more games including Longfellow Sheridan at Foust Binet and St Charles vs St Joans at Olc Mill.

Lincoln McKinsey Yellow Mill Waltegavite Old Mit Prospect Whittier Sauside Park Maplewood Va Aagigon Seastic Tuew Longfellow Sheridan Foust Binet Bae Soagido Beardsley Yellow

Angelo Meets Darcy On Friday in Stamford Elks Fight

Youngngelo of Stamford prepares for a twelve round bout against Johny Darcey of New York at the Stamford Elks on Friday. Azigein recently joined Jor Swithh's camp after winning the Ashrwelzh state championship from Red Allén three weeks ago. Eadie Mack faces Andy Da In in the semi final. Denny Aci dY of Danbury meets Al Barber in an eight pound bout. The main event pits Young Mullican against Willie Angelo.

Youngngelo Stamford Johny Darcey New York Elks Azigein Jor Swithh Red Allén Eadie Mack Wil Andy da Denny Acidy Danbury al Barber Curetain Young Mulligan Willie Angelo

Rowe Shines as Grashos Fall at Sexside Park

Rowe pitched for Crasno teams of the West End in a wild seventh inning at Sexside park, letting East Enders score nine runs. Rome tallies reached 14 20 with Blessed Sacraments prevailing. Buckley managed on the mound for the Sacraments, limiting the Crashon most of the game.

Rowe Crasno West End

Yale Regatta to be Held May 13 at Derby

Yale plans its second annual interscholastic regatta on May 13 along the Housatonic River at Derby. Eight oared crews race one mile for a silver cup won after three victories. Defending champs were The Choate School. entries include Choate Wallingford, Stuyvesant High School, New Rochelle High School, Asheville School, Lafayette High School, Buffalo, and DeWitt Clinton High School.

New Haven Mar Yale Derby Choate School Wallingford Onn Stuyvesanc High School New York New Rochelle High Schol Asheville School Ashevile N. C. Lafayette Baffalo Dewitt Clinton High Schoe

Hillside Juniors Triumph Over Pioneers in Opener

The Hillsides defeated the Pioneers 20 to 0 at Hillside Lot yesterday afternoon. Yipper pitched well allowing only two hits while retiring 15 opposing batters.

Hillsides Pioneers Hillside Lot Yipper

Will Stage Big Race at Seaside June 25

Seaside Park hosts a bicycle race organized by Briggenor bicycle deniers with a 13 or 20 mile course set for June 28. Entry blanks available soon to boost rider turnout and prizes planned for about 15 finishers.

Seaside Brook- Iawn Weal Club Seaside Park Briggenor Picycle Deniers Tewae

Indians Fall To St Louis 10 7 In Cleveland Tilt

Joe Wood stars as the Indians lose to St Louis 10 to 7 in a game at Cleveland. Wood hits three doubles and a single, Jacobson and Severeld each triple, Williams goes 3 for 4. St Louis outhits Cleveland 16 to 14 as Keefe and Kalb struggle on the mound.

Joe Wood Indians ST. Louis Clevdland May TS. Louis Croveang Axaingl Browns Jon Wood Severeld Jacobann Runmers Ken Williams Tess Cleveland Aby Jameison Spankar Sawell Gardnot Morton Bagby Keefe Graney Toahoo Guisto Marlon Sali Wamby Wood Spear Samelson Jacobsox Iolnar Dove Hlo Enerbe McManila Eisler

Milford School Meet Plans Go On

May 7 plans for a Milford Preparatory School field meet on May 27 promise a peak event in local school athletics. Schools like Woodmont Walrut Beach and Devon may enter. events include sprints, distance races, relays, jumps, and throws with prizes donated by merchants. Yale athletes will judge, with Elmer Holbeck leading the committee and Fisther and Stanley among organizers.

Milford Pradamm Echsol Milfordd Verslag Woodmont Walrut Beach Devon Merchante Yale Elmer Holbeck Central Grammar School Dee W. Todd Fisther T. Stanley Milford Trenachent Mal.colm Buell Alvin ¢. Smith

Release of Sam Crane Assures High's Job

The New York report notes Sam Crane's release from the Reds clears the path for Ardy High to stay at shortstop with the Dodgers. Critics praise High as a remarkable young infielder, suggesting Robinson should keep him at shortstop while Crane moves on.

Sam Crane HIGH New York Owas Cinginnath Wort Shartstop Ardy Todgers Sam Sphere Dodgers Robinson

Hurgeler Defends Title In Seaside Bicycle Meet

Over two thousand fans filled Seaside park for the Brooklawn Cycle Club showpiece. Paul Hureeler defended his city title as 30 events showcased Brooklawn riders and Newark star Burt Marquard impressed with endurance until a late surge. Winters of Brooklawn led the one mile, while other winners included Lagarto, Negruchet, and Maur in open and handicap races. Officials named were Referee Howard Peck and clerk B V Gahan, with Dave Aronson among judges and helpers.

Brooklawn Seaside Park Paul Hureeler Gracks Aureclur Lid Winter Frank Small Olymppis Ace James Crowley Fagled Mable Chon Ike Lomile Murguata Parry Lagartio McLaugana Colente Negrucet Pinta Lecurde Tala. M. Beam Robert Leckie Dave Aronson Fred Corbally Dave Aromson

Schultz Blows Up as Alpines Lose to Fairfield Legion

Schultz pitched four innings for the Alpines before unraveling in the fourth, allowing seven runs as the Fairfield Legion pulled ahead. Pastor steadied the mound with solid relief while Vatpak and Schultz led Alpine hitters. Lipiak and Murphy provided heavy offense for Fairfield area. Moran and Teacher handled batteries.

Schultz Alpines Legion Pastor Tno Legion Itestes Vaiptak Onfela Puitahesry Murphy Fairfield Fairfield Coomute Moran Lipiak

Park City Giants Lose to Norwalk in Park City

Park City Giants were defeated by Norwalk 10 to 0 as Goodman struggled while Rober Be and Dithersd produced key moments for the visitors. Park City faces Springwoods of Norwell and Norwalk A C in back to back games next Sunday and in a return clash.

Park City Giants Norwalk Robby Green Park City Norekon Sv Foty Goodman iMirier Issing Moundsman Giants Tas Springwoods Norwelk Norwalk A. C Ansonia Lawn Ciith Greta

Americans Skip English Golf Tourneys In 1920s Report

Chicago May 7 Golf snatcher veteran iedise Amercat and British players likely to play in England this year as top Americans stay home. National amateur champion Jesse Guilford and former champion Francis Quimet of Boston reportedly not going abroad. Chick Tovans Tob Gardner and Bobbyoner of Atlanta say they seek premier honors in England.

Chicago Iedise Amercat Briish Onix United States Ars 18 Pianaing Atlantic Jesse Guilford Francis Quimet Boston Chick Tovans Tob Gardner Bobbyoner Atlanta England

Wagner Confident Team Is Unbeatable

Burton Wagner manager of cov Firar Methodist church ball team claims unbeaten form after final practice. He invites faster teams for next Saturday March 13 and asks to contact him at First M. Church for arrangements.

Wagner Cov Firar Methodist Church Burton Wagner M. F. Ehurel

Americans Lead League in Batting and Irving Second

The Eastern League shows Americans atop batting with Jimmy Irving in second. After week one, Willow and Springfield trail, Odero leads hitters at .630, Irving close behind. local players Bracket Wiedler Kingcon Femmievich Reilly Rodrigans post strong numbers while pitchers struggle to finalize records through May 3.

Jimmy Irving Ena McCanny McCann Springfield Amercone Bridgeport Odero Irving Obero Aresit Wiedler Kingcon Femmievich Reilly Rodrigans pLottus Smith O'Noi Cfrculs Tarta Bornhoett Esauro LePard Andley Kame Clarke Stauffer

Olympic Meeting at Capital Today

Washington May 71 The second conference to organize a national amateur athletic federation, urged by Secretary Weeks, will meet Monday and Tuesday. Lieut Col Walt Johnson chairs arrangements, with many national physical education and recreation groups invited to attend, including army, navy, AAU, NCAA, YMCAs, Hadas, and others.

Washington Amateur’ Alliedic Federation War Weeks American Olympic Association Lieut-Cal Walt ©. Johnson Ow York Gene Jonnaon Pate Wrticipate Army and Navy Amateur Athletic Uilan National Collegiate Athetic Association Young Mena Christian Association Young Women 3 Chritian Association Young Men's Hebrew Association Jtox Seduta of America The Nations ‘Lawn Tennis

Eller Shone as a Freak Delivery Star in World Series

HOD ELLER SHONE AS A FREAK DELIVERY STAR. Eller, sent from the Oak and club of the Fenife Crast League, pitched for the Chicago White Sox in the World Series. He struck out six straight batters, a record pace, but critics alleged use of a powdered emery ball. He denied the claim, yet his effectiveness waned after the alleged incident.

Rators Eller Ie Oak Fenife Crast Cinathnetl Che Chicago White Sox Inevar Thea !S Denisa Lac Neegak

Red Sox Defeat Greens Farms in Bridgeport

In Bridgeport on May 7 the Red Sox rally from behind to beat Greens Farms 4-0 as they shut down the Farmers through eight. In the ninth the Red Sox exploded with three runs to seal the victory. Dusty and Ivon Koska toed the mound for Greens Farms with Frank and Paige catching for the Red Sox as warm weather and practice cooled off players afterward.

Westport Greens Farms Veily Red Sox Bridgepore Oya Ivon Koska Farmery Frank Paige Rec Sox Xemstock

Jim Yorke Must Show Ability to Field Bunts

Chicago details show Jim Yorke facing batting and fielding tests as he pursues a major league chance. The piece notes his past struggles with bunt defense and the pressure of proving himself against strong minor league competition and potential Cubs or Dodgers paths.

Jim Yorke Chicago Jim Ashing Sorke Los Angeles Chicago Cubs Arnold State Yorks Randle

Honors Even in East West Tennis Match

In a rough East West tennis match, Hovors Berkley Cea and Joras led the East, while Lewin Verday Vinebat and Richard defended. Roberts and St. John of the West defeated Wisden 2nd, with a final score noted as G4 and TAL 4-7.

Hovors Berkley Cea Joras Lewin Verday Vinebat Richard Roland Roberts William St. Johno Wisden Tal

Milwaukee Golfer Crowned Largest In Country in Chicago

The article notes Milwaukee Country Club golfer Tets Wi or Hunter as the top figure in American golf, visiting Chicago for a driving contest. It mentions measurements and weight in a boastful tone, portraying a rising star competing against well known players like Ted Ray.

Chicago America Hunter Milwaukee Country Club Japkins Ted Ray Alenat United States

Women tennis champs to play for Harding at White House

Washington May 7 champions in the tennis world will play on the White House lawn Wednesday as Mrs Mallory and Watson Warren, Mes Jessup, and R S Williams pair in singles and doubles. The matches, witnessed by the President and Mrs Harding, promise an era of elite tennis in a formal presidential setting.

Washington White House Sexel Wernerday Mrs Move I Maliney Marlon Zinderstein Jessup Harding

Thompson to Coach Freshman Track at Portmouth College

Earl Thompson world champion hurdler will coach the freshman track team at Portmouth College next year while studying at the Tuck School of Business Administration. Thompson, a current college student, had reconsidered plans to return to California.

Hanover N. He Earl Thompson California Portmout College Thompson The Imas Tuck School of Business

New Haven Trims Fitchburg 8 2

New Haven defeated Fitchburg 8 to 2 in a baseball game. The scoring details include multiple innings with hits and runs by New Haven players, and fielding plays noted alongside.

New Haven Fitchburg

Many Intercollegiates Schedule This Week Across Colleges

A broad slate of intercollegiate matches unfolds this week featuring Washington and Jefferson versus Southern California, Drake versus Newark, and Stevens versus Ratana. Track and field events include the Central A A T outdoor championships set for May 7 with top college athletes expected to compete, aiming for national honors.

Sooner Sally Georgyiawn Tully Wealnyany Harve Mase Teoh May Gooner Chicagas Tutp Peter Bastag Southarn Malitor Fordham College of City of Naw York Washington Satterson Southern Galifornis Georce Sooner Jefferson Southeen California Ooner Drake Newark Weelevan Stevens Ratana Peon State Springfelt Juriaia Geteigsburg Jashington Inffstann Yair Oil Barvire Princecon ICAGQ

Amateur boxing card set for Casino tonight in Westport

Forty bouts are listed for an Inter-City amateur boxing show at the State Strood hall with judges Bogash Healy and Parker. Notable matchups include Julius vs Expoaitle and Hazaimton vs Natale as Stamford and New Haven boxers vie for regional pride and titles.

Casino Tonight New Haven Stamford Bridgeport Strood Caath Aes Gorey Tee Zouls Bogash Miky Healy Andy Parker Dick’ Howswell Julius Eae Mike Expoaitle James Naderet Lenny Paige Ner Hs. Bene Nick Lozinack Frank Honoris Johnny Sasen Nick Samsong Tbs Ae Stamford Lenny Caste John Maaney Stampford Clarence Smithy Stanford William Nelson William Vea Toa Stainic Fons John Pranehill

Avons Defeat Milrose Tossers in Close Game

Linguist pitched a strong game for the Avons allowing only three runs as Avons beat Milrose A C 8 to 4. Milrose briefly led 4 to 1 before Avons surged late to reclaim the game and claim the win.

AVONS Milrose Fitener Gupmen Milrose A.C Eiphen Avonites Atce Linguist Whiting JL Wie Avor A Wilkinson Guamen Gallschalk Prathce Serartar

Milford Central Grammar wins at Choate meet

Milford Central Grammar School led by Elmer Holbeck scored multiple top prizes at the Choate Preparatory School field and track meet in Wallingford. Athletes Charles Law, Robert Gardner, Francis Moore, and William Wisthrop Smith highlighted wins in sprints, relays, and jumps amid strong competition from larger, more experienced teams.

Milford Choate Preparatory School Wallingford Mitford Central Grammar School Elmer Holbeck Cme 1 Holbeck Central Gramda Charles Law Robert Gardner Francis Moore R. Brockenbury Gernard Wisthrop Smith

Prout to Referee in Boston May Event

William Prout, president of the A A Th, is set to referee an upcoming event in Boston in May. The notice highlights Prout’s role and confirms the venue details on the Hayward Stadium grounds.

Boston Mass William Prout A. A. Th Tero Parvera Tele Beck Meek Hayard Stadiem

Boston College Stars Awarded Letters

Boston College May 7 Boston College students athletic association meets to award hockey and basketball letters for the past season. Hockey letters go to Captain Leo Hin Garrity Curry Pitzgerald Culhane A Morrissey W Morrissey Fate and Donellan. Basketball letters go to Captain Murphy Tierney McVey Hickey Parrell Ansaldo Mooney Sweeney and Manager Loftus. Plans were made to elect officers for the coming year.

Boston Boston Ilege Leo Hin Garrity Curry Pitzgerald Culhane A. Morris

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