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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1922

Page

7

Neh Holds Chicago to Five Hits as M'Gravites Win

Art Neh limited Chicago to five scattered hits while New York mounted offense, besting the locals 1 to 0. The game featured early runs, a disputed call leading to an ejection, and key defensive plays by double plays and timely hits from Bancroft Ailer and Groh.

Art Nehf Chicago M’gravites Arnold Statz Art Neh New York Alérige Shep Gieats Barrot Groh Uampire Santelle New, York Bancroft Lotton Aldiridge Byize A. Fitry Ev Aldrides Grob Shimore Ketty

Avon A C Challenges Local Team for Sunday Field Game

The Avon A C issues a defy to any local team to play on their field next Sunday. Semi pro lines are invited to respond through this paper and take up the offer.

Avon A. C

Strands Score Win Over Indian Nine on Sunday

The Strand A C defeated Walyer’s Indians 12 to 9 Sunday. Highlights included pitchers Henkells and Cunningham, batter Gastworog, and Marshall’s all around play. Manager J Schwartz notes bets and a Memorial Day event with special torice.

Indian A. C Walyer Indians Henkells Cunningham Gastworeg Marshall Memorial J. Schwartz Connecticut Noble

Polygon Girls to Play General Electric Quint

Polyrenaire basketball team faces General Wieetric Thursday night at the Industrial Service center of the Y. WG. A. Lineup includes GE PF Kanole C Manotk HH Gtark Jo Schaeterg Rich H Polygong I.Duetrenc M. G. McDonald N. Crawford urrourhs. Dancing will follow the games.

Polyrenaire Wieetric Industrial Service Center Y. WG. A Iains Kanole Manotk Gtark Jo. Schaeterg Rich H. Polygong I.duetrenc M. G. McDonald N. Crawford Urrourhs Will Tolew Rames

Ives Toy Shop Nine Defeats Hubbells 15-8

Ives Toy Shop Nine defeated Hubbells 15 to 8 on Saturday, ending Hubbell’s winning streak. Steve Cochiss earned praise for the victors as they recorded a second win of the year after an earlier loss.

Ives Toy Shop Hubbells Harvey Hubbell Hubbell Steve Cochiss Tyes

North Carolina pitcher stars as Yankees lean on college arms

May 1 in New York City Manley ilewallyn a tall right handed pitcher from North Carolina University reported by Manager Miller Hagping of the New York Americans. The East Side Babies defeated the Memiton Shoeseers 32 to 7 with Louis Carritello belting two home runs in the Sunday game.

Yankees NEW Yok Manley Ilewallyn North Carolina University Miller Hagping New York Americans Hust Sige Babies Memitton Shoeseers Louis Carritello

Lincoln Tigers Organize Team For City Youth Season

The Lincoln Tigers announce a city youth program for players aged 1 to 17. Members include Green wood Tilo Brownaulbert Lavery Deasiy Gleason Smith Weighreod Gallagher Porsames. Contact manager Harry Brown at 70 Ifyron Street for details.

Lincoln Tigers Greenwood Tilo Brown Aulbert Lavery Deasiy Gleason Smith Weighreod Gallagher Harry Brown Ifyron Street

Princeton and Cornell Not to Meet English

New York May 14 Schont requirements acdly sailing dacs and Previous arrangements made by the students prevent the staring of an iovernational the sarcelleriatn attach and-theld meet in Enghind ibis dune be tween the track teams of Cor nell and Princeton and Oxford and Cambridge. John McGovern represent Cornell and 50 day so informed Badd representing Oxford Sam bridge who had its invitation. It was for Come to meet Cambridge and Princeton to meet Oxford and for Cornell and Cambridge to combine later in an match agains Princern and Oxond, his leaves the Vale-Barnard invasion of Jlingland in 1925 when they meet Oxford and Cam bridges a5 The next international intercollegiate tournament in prospect.

New York Cornell Princeton Oxford Cambridge John McGovern Badd Sambridge Come Princern Oxond Vale-Barnard Jlingland Cambrides

Traynor's Homer Beats Braves In Extra Innings

Traynor's fourth inning homer capped a tense 10th inning rally as Pittsburgh edged Boston 5 to 4. Hammond scored for the Indians, while Gowdy and Traynor sparked the Pirates with key hits and Stolen bases by Barckel, Besnor Taft. Umpires Rigler and McCormick worked the game with a 2 hour 4 minute duration.

Putssurgh Marancile Traynor Mueller Grimm Mattox U Glaser Cunnesevenee Yellowhorse Carlson Swaylon Gowdy Mate zRan Eos Loth Glaxnor Boquon Tazgohrn Millen Qeschgo Graemer OM Pillingim Miller Qeschger Glarne Cartron

Paddock Invited to American Legion Games at Shibe Park

Philadelph ia May 15 Charles Paddock of Los Angeles was invited by Dr George W Orton director of the games of the American Legion to be held at Shibe Park on June 8 and 10 and to participate in a wave sprint meeting with top eastern sprinters The Legion plans to bring Paddock and arrange clashes with Woodring Lafayette Leveney and Bernie Wetterer among others based on form shown at the May 27 Inter Collegiate Championship in Cambridge.

Philadelphia Charles Paddock Los Angeles George W. Orton Shibe Park Legion Paddock Woodring Levenuy Af Lafayette Bernie Wetere Ir Cambridge

Westport Girl Wins Vassar Point Trophy

Special Miss Ilolen Naylor of Westport, daughter of Mr William Taylor, won the cup for the highest individual honors at the Vassar Meld meet in Poughkeepsie. She led in the 50 yard dash 75 yard dash and running broad jump and scored the most points overall.

Westport Ilolen ‘Naylor William Taylor Vassar Poughkeepsie Miss Taylor OLN

May Day Sweepstakes to be worth $10,000

New York May 13. lod. A Tinton president of the Kentucky routing Horse Breeders Association estimates that the May Day Sweepstakes winner for two year olds at Lexington in October will receive 10 000. This will be the largest first money for a trotter of this age and the season's top harness prize. Forty three bets have been placed at 259 each and Mr Tipton county adds 250 more enriching the total to 15000.

New York Lod. A. Tinton Kentucky Routing Horse Breeders Association Lexington Tipton County Iga Pine Laem

Butler to Compete in New York Meet

New York May 14 Sun Butter a famous Negro bread jumper and printer now resident in New York has filed his entry for an upcoming event. The brief notice confirms his participation and residence as stated.

New York Sun Butter Ange Sewneinl Emer

Kenneth Williams Aims To Lead Home Run Hitter Of 1922

Kenneth Williams aims to top the American League home run list in 1922. He notes Ruth and Meusel ahead, recalls hitting three homers in a game, and emphasizes team play over personal records while pursuing breaking Ruth’s pace. Williams says his swing and conditions in season one define his pursuit of the title.

Kenneth Williams Sam Bob Mensel Ruth Ruth Wad Meusel Worx Img Superman Rome Sesson

Walnut Nuts Grip Crashoents In Sixteen Score

The Walnut Gentlemen suffered a 15 to 6 defeat to Crashoents in a lively noon game. The Crasho outfit built a 7 to 1 lead by mid game as Red Alien and Birvas fueled the scoring. New Town’s Bennett contributed as the Enders tallied late, with Walnut Nuts shown unable to mount a comeback on diamond No. 4.

Crasho Grashees Red Alien Bennett Gamic Enders Fennett’s Nine Phe Warnut Gonts

Rectors Have Field for Sunday Game

The Rector Baseball team secured diamond No. 3 for 9:30 Sunday at Seaside Park and seeks teams such as Rosebud Red Sox Sacraments Berkshires South End or other fast clubs. Manager Corso requests players and teams contact 1608 Main Street Barna.

Baseball Texan Seaside Park Rosebud Red Sox Sacraments Berkshires South En Plesse Tal Corso Mair Street Barna Swill Collins Arreli Carpente Assagna M. Crosela Crostll Porlerdon O'Nel Matheson McGraw Dondero Corsa Rowe Hart

Rosebuds Win Two Straight Games

The Rosebuds claimed victories in both weekend games. Saturday at Norwalk they defeated Nash Engineering 9 to 7 with Kohnout rallying three triples and a single, driving in five runs. Plura hit a homer as the team totaled three base hits. Sunday against White City in New Haven the Buds won 4 to 2 behind strong pitching from Ou trowaki and Keenan, with Ostrowski adding seven assists on defense.

Norwalk Nash Engineering Kohnout Outrowaki Buds Keenan White City Tasaide Gilt Dre Eames Ostrowski Pinta Creevey Bud Romers Real Texas

Black Rocks Defeat Lenox Nine Four to Zero

Black Rocks edged Lenox Nine four to zero at Bullare's field. A single run in the second inning proved decisive as Lenox fell despite solid season work. Lenox plans practice sessions at Shelton School diamond, and there is interest in scheduling road games with nearby teams.

Black Rocks Lenox Bullare Gameras Shelton Dimond Arma White City Savin Rock Bristol Lockwoods New Haven Mose

Rector Juniors Rally For Two Wins In Bath Tilts

Rector Juniors had a big day winning twice. Morning midgets lost 17 to 16 and afternoon beat American Midgens 6 to 2. Ponavily powered the day with two homers in the morning and one in the afternoon. The team, nicknamed the Sons of Rin, showed strong batting and pitching.

Juslom Bath Sons of Rin

Locust Nine Defeated By Woodchucks 6-5

The Woodchucks defeated Locust Nine 6 to 5 in a tense Sunday fracas. Locust A. C. will hold practice tonight with players Bellevue White Ataba Privo Wagner Weiler Lewis Lagnon Tony Lefrawile and Bergen expected to attend.

Woondehteks North Yond Bylo A. C Belevue White Ataba Privo Wagner Weiler Lewis Lagnon Tony Lefrawile Anil Bergen

White Sox purchase Schuppe from Kansas City club

Fertinand Schuppe, star pitcher of the Kansas City American Association club, was bought by the Chicago White Sox for immediate delivery. Schuppe previously played for the New York Giants and the St Louis Cardinals. Pitchers Roy Wilkinson and John Red Russell were released to the New York club. Wilkinson joined the White Sox from Columbus.

Chicago Fertinand Schuppe Kansas City American Association CheWhiré ‘Sox Schuppe New York Giants St Louis Cardinals Roy Wilkinson John Red" Russell White Oe A.sag City Wilkinson White Sox Coelumdus

Fairmounts Open Dates For Scheduling Games

Local notice invites teams to arrange games with the Fairmounts listing open dates and contact under Mgr De Giudice at Maplewood Avenue Plano PR 447 during the day. Mohawks and Locusts Cedar Cavaliers also mentioned as potential opponents.

He Fairmounts Simés Ang Chalienne Lean Mgr. de Giudice Maplewood Avenur Plano

Lone Star Juniors Beat Alphabets 6 to 2

The Lone Star Juniors defeated the Alphabets 6 to 2 Sunday at West and Flats. Tow Smith starred with four hits in five trips, while Visie contributed solidly for the losers. The Gene Stars host Fairmounts Sunday at Seaside Park at 0:90.

Lone Star Tow Smith Stars Visie Moe Losers Gene Stars Fairmounts Sulideay Seaside Park Crasho Sinio Mel Gonmunithy Stracford AU Stars Venice Duniors Call Noble Anv Evercoe

New Haven Colonials Seek Games Here

The newly crewnized Colonials of Nee Taven seek a game with a strong team in Bridgeport. A match is planned for the weekend, with invitations extended to Park City Giants and Crashoos among others. Contact G. McQuade Tea at George Street, New Haven, Conn.

NEW Haven Colonials Nee Taven Hici Stark Tast Bridgeport Cigt Park City Giants Rames G. McQuade George Street New Faren

West End Juniors Rename to Crasho Cubs in Beano Title

The West End Juniors change their name to the Crewho Midgets and will compete under that title for the remainder of the Bean xo season. They plan to meet the city’s 14 to 18 year old team, the Paddock Tahies, in upcoming events. Report requests list Beowa, NeGirs, Levy, Newman, McRowe, Powers, Neghesek, Cody and O'Chanors for practice.

West End Crewho Beowa NeGirs Levy Newman McRowe Powers Neghesek Cody O'Chanors

Cedar term seeks games with semi pro teams in city state

CHDARS CHALTAINGE asks for basketball games with semi pro teams in the city and state. The note mentions Brick Tacks led by Manager Healy and a desire for a series or single match with the Aish street Midgets, with Albert Crow at 248 ordar street city.

Br State Healy Albert Crowell Ordar Street City

Waterbury Catcher Injured In Game

Waterbury catcher Fred Tyler was injured during a game in Hartford when a bat swung by Neher struck him accidentally. He received medical attention and will be out for two days. Harvey Hubbell plans a diamond No 1 hold at Seaside Park next Saturday hoping to form a combination to oppose Conn, Elade nine.

Fred Tyler Star Waterbury Cher Ietay Hartford Neher Hartford Ghoristop Tyler Thagells Hol' Pryout Harvey Hubbell Seaside Park Elade Adistria Laem Wette Wan Daniels

Pope Witnesses Baseball Game From His Window

Pope Pius XI plans to watch a baseball game from his study window overlooking the field in Rome. He blessed all officers and directors of the Knights of Columbus and urged athletics for the youth of Rome, as he discussed selling the American fame played.

New York Mas Columbus Rome Pius XI Edward Italy Pope Co Anjl

Bridgeport Trade to Play Derby Tomorrow

Bridgeport Trade High school will face Derby High tomorrow afternoon at a side park in a bid to avoid a third straight loss. John Street scholars hope to overwhelm the smaller town nine, who despite recent struggles, seek their first win this season.

Bridgeport Derby High School Trade School Nine John Street Genet Ericson Aprentice Maciewsch Pate Uo Macieweki Rosebuds Springield Paige Blue Ridge John Street Boysill Uhey Bardy Dizenzio Minek Holmerem Carano Fressola Whelan French Petrine Burr McQuil- Vom Rf Wexle White

Milford Organizes Baseball Team for 1920 Season

Milford plans a town baseball squad using Milford Preparatory School diamond on Sundays and holidays. Captain Bowell Lockwood and manager J. McKennon lead a lineup including Pop Foster Chattway Bridgeport Lockwood Brewster Buckholtz Brothers Chick Carney Oviad Mundy Ford and Kid Ford. Practice set for Tuesday and Wednesday nights. teams seeking games contact acting manager A Maher.

Milford Milford Preparatory School Pop Foster Str Massachusetts Shipyard League Chattway S. N. EB. T. Company Nine Bridgeport Lockwood Old Milfords Brewester Buckholtz, Brothers Chick Carney Ort Praja ‘Beach Milned Sth

Waysides Open Date for Sunday Seeks Clubs

The Waysides announce an open date for Sunday and invite contact from Black Rocks Purkrfiel Legion Westport Town Alpine or Avon A. C. clubs. A meeting time around 6 to 7 o clock is noted, with a sharp start at 2 in the afternoon for Tapert at the emb.

Black Rocks Purkrfiel Legion Westport Town Alpine Avon A. C Pamen Ear Barnum Saterd

Schaeffer to Meet Cochran This Week in Chicago

Chicago May 11 Jake Bchauf er, the world balk line billiard champion, will defend his title for a second time by facing Welker Gudhran of San Francisco this week. He is to play fifteen hundred points on MMRREAS, Wednesday and Thursday nights in Orchestra Hall, where Schaeffer recently defended his title against White Hoppe.

Chicago Jake Bchauffer Welker Gudhran San Francisco Phos Mmrreas Orchestra Hall Schaeffer Wite Hoppe

Exeter Academy dismisses three baseball players for rule violations

In Exeter, May 16, officials report Viola tion of rules costs Exeter Academy nine three players. Alexander M. Clements, a pitcher with a no hit nosrun game to his pretty Clement D. Coady, 1est baseman, who Wine also jockay cap tainvelant and a member of the eleven, and Paul J. Walsh, an infielder, have been diamusmed fem.

Exeter N. Hy Pritips Exeter Academy Alexander M. Clements Clement D. €. Coady Jockay Paul J. Walsh Fem

Bridgeport High to Play in Greenwich with Three Games

Bridgeport High scheduled to play in Greenwich today as part of a three-game slate. The Red and Flack cohort enters ready for action, with captain Ray Shea and pitcher Fred Gallagher leading a tested lineup. Meshing with Lyons, Cooney faces academic competition while Berger and Mertens anchor infield and outfield duties, Shea contributing strong offense and fielding.

Giants Chicago Bridgeport High Greenwich Almot Lyons Terrage Cooney Bis Ray Shea

Local boxers in New York show on Wednesday

The article lists boxers from Pittsburgh Philadelphia Bridgeport New York and Boston who will compete in the inter city tournament at Madison Square Garden on May 17 and 18 under the Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union. Classes range from 112 to 175 pounds with fighters named from Willow AC Ninety second street YMCA and various clubs in New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Bridgeport. Boston will send five or six of its best boxers but has not submitted names yet.

New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Beddgeport Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union Madison Square Garden George Thais Willow Austin Bates George Helmar Frank Sportelli Christ! Churcherouxe Willie Singer Ninety-second Street John Dever Steve Smith Bridgeport Joan Bujnick Paulist A. C Joe Ryan Wilton A. C William Harkin Martin J. Smith Congressiva Council K of C Ben Bpstein Sam Hewlett Joe Smith Roland Bond Picaburga New Chester Buster Ryan St. Joe Jome'a Homer Robinson Tony Rathertha

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