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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1922
Page
7
Trinity Relay Carnival results show New Haven leads in a track meet with Loomis and Williston teams securing top spots. The event highlighted by Daisy W Barstow and other local participants with times listed and trophies awarded.
The Red and Black team faced ed restrictions from Faculty Advisor Johnson omitting entry to the 889 yard relay. Hilltoppers and other local teams dominated the events with Healy leading Hartford in the final stretch. Loomis Williston and Collegiate Prep topped prep schools in multiple events as Bridgeport and Hartford led overall standings.
Greens Farms baseball team defeated the Riversides of Bridgeport 7 to 4 at Ford Oval this afternoon. Frank Koskoska hit a three bagger, Michaels stole third and home after a double, Arthur Gritzmancher pitched a strong ninth inning, and manager Scarff announced a Sunday start against Norwalk A. C.
The strong Shelton A C captured its first Junior Recreation League game, edging the Cardinals 9 to 4. Ambrose pitched well, allowing four hits and fanning eleven as Shelton tallied 14 hits. All players are to report for practice tonight at the Shelton school diamond.
The Knickerbocker Girls basketball team accept a challenge from the Glenbrook girls. Manager Anna Casper awaits word from Glenbrook manager Lockwood on guarantees and details. contact at 22 Williston Street Bridgeport Conn.
Georges Carpentier the world light heavyweight champion returns to Paris from London after defending his title against Kid Lewis. The arrival was virtually unnoticed with only close friends at the station.
Bridgeport High baseball schedules three games this week marking a rare exceedance of the two game norm. The Red and Black aim for wins at Greenwich and Seaside Park with Pat Lavery and Galagher slated to pitch and New Haven Academic High, Lyons Terrace, and Park City teams on the slate.
Nicholas Ericksen of Finnis American Athletic Club New York captured first place in the sixth annual handicap road race of the Cygnet Athletic Club from 78 runners across New York Connecticut and New Jersey. His time was 41 minutes 4 seconds. Albert Michaelson of Cygnet A C finished second and J Cain of Mohawk Athletic Club New York took third.
Miss Ethelda Bleibtrey announces a world sweeping challenge to any man or woman to race from 104 yards to three miles at Madison Square Garden Pool with dates to be set by management. The challenge targets Miss Margaret Woodbridge and an English Channel hopeful. The Garden pool opens June 3 for a season through Labor Day.
Rex Beach selects Alaska as the premier ground for brown and black bear hunting, praising its vast, rugged terrain and noting encounters with massive brown bears. He prefers brook trout fly fishing and values safety and power in rifles while dismissing goose shooting as less desirable. Beach discusses his bear encounters, gear, and hunting philosophy amid Alaska’s wild game resources.
A poetic meditation on leaving the city grind for open roads and peace, contrasting urban life with distant trails and dusky, rose scented dreams. It blends reflections on travel with sports and cultural notes, including boxing and baseball references, and hints at 1920s era athletic rivalries.
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion is signed to meet Jack Britton on June 1 for the welterweight title. Billy Gibson Leonard’s manager confirms Britton’s willingness to fight, relayed over long distance from Indianapolis.
New Jersey wnnterweight champion Georgie Ward travels to New York for a Wednesday night bout at Pioneer against Jimmy Seelix. Ward, noted for clever punching, has defeated Mickey Walker and is loosely linked to a showdown with welterweight Jack Britton in Newark next week. The event includes a supporting card.
The National Capital Horse Show opens tomorrow with President Harding's saddle horse Harbell entered. Sergeant Joseph Metaelson has been training the steed daily for the event and will ride Harbell through his paces at the show.
Four European cyclists prepare to sail today to New York for an event at the Velodrome on 228th Street and Broadway. The lineup includes Pant Verkyn, Kalman, and George Callabatti, with American riders George Chanmon Alfrence Carmen George Wiley Vincent Madonna Abhy Walthowr Willie Coburn and Pas Lawreney among the participants.
Leo O May 14 The Field home of the Taleo club in the American Association has been sold to M. Feeney of New York, who will use the site for a large shoe manufacturing plant after the ball club's option expires in 1926.
Morvich, winner of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, was placed in a special car and sent back to his Tamaros stable in Jamaica. The victorious black champion, calm after the race, will base in Jamaica to campaign for American records at Long Island and Eastern tracks.
The Westports defeated the Crescent A. C. of Norwalk 6 to 5 after noon. Jimmie Danaher pitched the first three innings before leaving for a pinch hitter. Two sharp double plays highlighted the game as Westports mounted a late rally to seal the win.
Scores from games around Bridgeport include Colonials 14 over Phite Eagles 1 and St. John's 6 over Rectors 4. Other results feature White Pines 4 Beachstreet Juniors 3 and Newsboys 19 over Housatone Juniors 0 with various teams like Monarchs and Suffield posting wins.
Bridgeport slipped to second in team batting this week as New Haven moved near the top with a .301 average. Irving leads locals, with several teammates above .200 including Brackett Emmerich Kingdon and Stapleton, while Slim Bornhoeft has a .333 mark in limited play.
Pittsfield star Bil Bach is reported sold to Rochester of the International League. Bach is said to report tomorrow after pitching against Bridgeport yesterday.
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