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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1922
Page
8
Eastern League contests postponed due to grounds and rain. Yankees win as the 1921 Pittsfield champions visit, with Springfield, Bay State, and other clubs on schedule. Gene McCann to release players, likely a catcher and a pitcher, as roster changes loom.
Spalding and White defeated Lewis and Dewey as Elm City Bowlers claimed the win. White led singles with a 129 high score while other scores hovered around 92 and 106. Local bowling action showed notable marks and competitive play throughout the match.
New Britain hosts a Sunday game as Corns face Columbus side, Knights promise a strong lineup. Annex and Piper A clubs supply key players. all in uniform and ready by 19:30 at the club. Ford manages the Niate group on a chaircase at 114 Kossuth Street Bridge. FAIRMOUNT CUBS TO PLAY ROBINS THIS AFTERNOON
The Connecticut Lutheran Church League begins its southern division in West Haven and Stamford with Seaside Park hosting the home opener against Stamford Church. Remaining schedule shows West Haven, New Haven, Bridgeport matchups with dates through August include key divisional clashes.
The Faire mounts and the Longs Stan Juniors prepare for a Sunday diamond battle at Sea sige Park on No 6. McCarthy will pitch for the Fairmounts and should trouble the opposition as fans expect a hard fought, fast contest starting at 1 30 PM.
Chicago bats explode with two long balls by Miller fueling a 7 to 4 win over Philadelphia. Robertson held the Athletics to nine hits as Chicago edges Philly. Line details show Miller’s home runs and scattered scoring, with Rommel surrendering multiple runs before exit.
Washington reports a 1 to 2 victory for the Senators over Detroit in the ninth inning as a Brower grounder and a Jet play break the tie. Rigney failed to field a play, while Innberg doubled and a wild throw in the fourth created the two run edge before Detroit’s late response.
Avon A. C will clash with the Clovers Sunday at Avon park. Game starts 3 oclock sharp with listed stars Caselli Lingdist Mays Mbright Marrus Spader J Spot on Kyer Shrillo Hainsworth Kurekes to be on hand. Sunday morning practice at 10. Avon club plans a May 20 evening fundraiser for the team.
Westport May 13 Staples High of Westport will play Long Hill High team this afternoon in Westport. Both teams chase the championship of the States M. C. High School League amid strong interest in the outcome.
The Hollow Midgets defeated Lexo Cub Wine by 12 to 3 with Antony and Shaker as the winning battery and Were Atarehyge and Movenno on the losing side. They challenge any 10 to 12 year olds for games to be played anywhere, call Barnum at 2711.
The Bridgeport Trade School game with Danbury High was rained out and postponed to next Tuesday at Sea Side Park. The rescheduled match will be followed by a contest between the inner walling scholars and Milford High in Milford on Wednesday of the following week.
Gas Company manager Bill McGuire says nine players did not forfeit to Sox and disputes a report that the team forfeited a game against Ky clan after missing a scheduled contest last Wednesday. A game is set for next Sunday May ee at Seaside Park No. 1.
The Mohawks travel to Yellow Mill Park tomorrow afternoon for a 2:30 start to face the Pioneers in a rematch after a close first meeting. Mohawks list Peters, Cremint, Schenck, Dunn, Kimberly, Wotton, and Stowe. Pioneers feature Vox, Burns, McDonaugh, Taverry, Camer, Walters, and Hire as key players.
The St George solar team meets Manchester in the final round of the Spring cup tournament at Manchester tomorrow afternoon. It also marks the final soccer game of the season in the state. St George defeated Manchester for the state championship two weeks ago and aims to reclaim the trophy tomorrow. Joe Booth, local soccer dean, is in Boston today for the U S Football Association meeting.
The Lakeside Baseball Club of New Haven, champions in 1921, organize their third season seeking the state semi pro championship. They boast top players including Brackett John tatone Gurke Mevhan Davidson Saymon and Yale-hurdler Fehm. Manager Edward Beazley invites local industrial teams to arrange games at 390 Whalley Ave.
The Fairfield Legion faces the Purl City Giants at Legion Field. Both teams strengthened lineups for the tilt with Meran the Legion's star performer and Mankear Toh likely to pitch for the Giants. Managers seek contact with the Giants to arrange further discussions.
The prov protest of the Nashville Association Club against the transfer of Clarence Jonnard, a catcher from Pintsboteh, to Memphis, was upheld by Commissioner Landis. The transfer would violate section 32, article 1 of the major and minor league rules, requiring a proper offer without strings attached.
Two Junior City League contests are slated for Sunday at Seaside Park on diamonds No 1 and No 2. The Crashe Cube meets MHL A Juniors while Hill Community faces Venice Juniors, promising exciting action as standings and percentages are tracked.
The Park City Factory league enters its second week at Seaside Park with three games scheduled this afternoon. The A W Burritt nine is replaced by the Columbia Grephophant and will open against the Bridgeport Brags. Joe Clark leads the league in hitting for General Electric. Brazil, Clark, and Sumpe show two hits each as top run scorers.
The Board broadcasts a warning to team managers abusing permit privilege. Many managers act without a scheduled game, risking privilege suspension. They are reminded to notify the control when a permit cannot be used and to comply with established rules.
Rain forced postponement of Sacred Heart parish game against St Augustine, now rescheduled for next Friday at Lake Park. All public grammar school games were canceled. Walter Hoover, national amateur single sculling champion, to sail June 6 for the United States in Henley.
St Charles Alumni are scheduled to play Hillside on Sunday at the Malleable Tron Asta at 3 o clock. Alumni members are urged to report on time. Shorty Simmons, previously with Long John the Giants, is mentioned among the lineup.
New York completed a clean sweep of the Cleveland series and extended their win streak to six. Baker belted his sixth homer of the season as the Yankees defeated the Indians 12 to 4 amid wet grounds and rain-affected schedules.
The Blessed Sacraments travel to Norwalk to face Nash Patembeering company. After two losses, star players Bunk Delmore and Pick Salteny lead the lineup as the team plans a first win. A bus departs Union and Stratford at 1 15 tomorrow. players urged to bring vote—verify details.
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