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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1922

Page

9

Babe Ruth Back With Yankees May Open Home Series

New York May 12 Babe Ruth returns to the Yankees lineup as they open a long home series at the Polo Grounds. Ruth hopes to surpass Williams in home runs this season while facing heightened scrutiny after a prior suspension and a high-profile return.

New York Babe Ruth New York Yankees Polo Grounds Kenneth Wigliame Ruthlan Lochnivar West George Herman Wiliam Yankees Ruth Kilouters Harlem Landis Labdis Bob Mousel Buffalo International League Steasel Tandis Babe Colonel Houston Hot Springs Pin Gabe Harding Giura Petter Hey Petome

Six Stars Dropped From Springfield College

Springfield May 13 After campus action by the faculty and student senate six men were expelled for infractions of college rules and customs. The list includes Henry Guyer a prominent basketball player Howare Splete varsity football captain William Davison tennis team captain Ted Kart track team member Philip Minott and H K Vaullors.

Springfield Springfield College Henry Guyer Howare Splete William Davison Ted Kart Philip’ Minott H.K. Vauslors

Rule Books to Be Given Away at Sunday Game

The Pore and Telegram will give away Billy Evans Simpitied thle book at the Bridgeport Springfield same at Newfield Park tomorrow afternoon. The supply is limited and those who are anxious to receive m scopy née rules must be on hand. Evans is classed as the ranking umpire of the American Tongue. Read his articles in the Telegram.

Billy Evans Sprisefield Newfield Park Evans

Hornsby Gets UH As Cards Defeat Dodgers

Hols May 19 Bill Doak of the Cardinals won his sixth game beating the Robins 29 to 6 Hornsby hit his seventh homer driving the ball over the screen in front of center field Pleacher. In the Att h inning for one of the longest hits made here. The score: Mann Smith Powell Stock Hornady Fournier Red Sox Norwalk Park City Giants American Legion Fairfield Sav Brooklyn White Sox Sav. Louis Norwalk Bank Fairfield. Three base hit Fournier Home run Hornsby on bases Brooklyns 9 7 Base on balls Off Decatur 2 ghel Doak Strick ai 3 Decatur bs Doak 4 Hits Off Mitchell 7 in 2 2 2 Innings Off Mamaux 2 in 1 3 Off Decatur Ain 4 Boik Doak Losing pitcher Mitchell Umpires Meyer M and Rigter Time 2:45

Sv. Hols Bill Doak Cardinals Robins Hornsby Feld Pleacher Strick Ai Decatur Bs Doak Hite Mitchal Mamapx Ain Boik— Doak Mittchell Mevermick Rigter

Local teams clash across Ansonia Norwalk and Danbury

In Ansonia and Norwalk matches, Imoc and White Sox Seconda face Norwoods, Alpines meet Norwalk A C, Excelsiors play Shelton Firemen in Shelton, Rosebud challenges Danbury R of in Danbury, Twin Oaks take on Westport Town in Westport, and Greens Farms oppose Norwalk at Bedford Oval.

Imoc White Sox Norwoods Ansonia I Alpines Norwalk A. C Rt Excelsiors Shelton

Greens-Farms 10 Play Norwalk A C May 19 at Bedford Oval

Greens-Farms baseball hosts Norwalk A C this Sunday at Bedford Oval. Arthur Griszmaucher, a former semi pro pitcher from Pittsburgh, will start. Frank Koskoska catches. Infielders are Art Wood Bill Schacter Art Auisley BI Michaels. Lew Buckelew Hardy McElwee Larry Maddock patrol the outfield. Chuck O Connery may return this year. Greens-Farms also plays Sing Sing next Sunday May 25 with College of City Point on the New York side.

Westport Greans Farnia Norwalk A Bedford Oval Norewalkers Willae Arthur Griszmaucher Pittsburgh Batler Koskoska Art Wood Bill Schacter Art Auisley BI Michaels Lew Buckelew Hardy McElwee Larry Maddock Chuck O'Connery College of City Point New York

Belmonts to Play St. Marys Tomorrow

The Belmonts meet traveling St. Marys tomorrow with both teams undefeated this year. St. Marys has 4 wins and Belmonts 5 wins, signaling a tough struggle. A large crowd is expected as the Monta report operating Sunday morning at 16 o clock.

Belmont St. Mary's Belmonts Monta

TRANS TO PLAY BERKSHIRE NINE IN PRESEASON CLASH

The Trans schedule a match with the Berkshires at Seaside Park on Labor Day weekend. The South End team aims to defeat the high flying Shires, who are winning all games. Expected to be a nine inning duel before a large crowd. Pot ters on shortstop Nelson at first Smith and Kerwin in center field Danberg at second O’Neth, Bor, Youngs, Berser, Scharlon or Sehink fill in the rest.

Trans Berkshires Berser C; Scharlon Sehink

Leaders Off To State Convention

Bight members of the Y.M.C.A gym classes started there to Hartford to compete in the State meet. Leaders convened under Physical Director Harry Abbott. Competitors included Arthur Hawkins Robert Hickey Ernst Young James Plukas Ernest Walker James Max M. Hall and Edward Mott.

Y. Mec. A Hartford Harry Abbott Arthur Hawkins Robert Hickey Erests Young James Plukas Ernest Walker James Max M. Hall Edward Mott

Knickerbocker Girls Seek Games With Glenbrook Team

The Knickerbocker Girls' baseball team plans to hire games this season and has accepted a challenge from the Glenbrook Girls. A match is eyed at Glenbrook either May 20 or June 4, with possible venues in Bridgeport or elsewhere. The squad reports for practice Monday evening at St. Joe's oval and lists players including Ansa Casper and Mary Kovinelli.

Knickerbocker Girls Glenbrook Connecticut Glenbroie Peggy Pracalic Hartford St. Joe's Oval Ansa Casper Mary Kovinelli Olga Itke Ruby Capewell Mickey Mulligan Ruth Holcomb Margaret Bortnick Kathleen Sweeting Jeanette Casper Rose Sakewitz

Pett Hobin to Fight Herscovitch Tuesday in Garden

New York May 1. Pett Hobin Belgian welterweight champion has been signed to meet Moe Herscovitch Canadian slugger in the semi final to the Greb Tunney light heavyweight championship at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Hobin has no defeats since arriving in this country and has won eight straight bouts関.

New York Pet Hobin Moe Herscovitch Harry Greb Gene Tunney Madison Square Garden Hobin Hobi Herscoyitevh Easty

Boston U Tragester at Worcester Meet

Boston University track team to compete at the New England Intercollegiate Games in Worcester. Coach Hedlund lists entries: Limrle, Gash, Woodward, Robertson in 440 yards. Mondy, Stacey, Bowen in mile. Stacey, Bowen, Dodds, Higgins, Pixon in mile relay. Richards, Wholien in high and low hurdles. MacDonald in broad jump. Laurilliy Ghor Bue.

Boston Boston University Worcester Hedlund Limrle Woodward

Italians Race at Revere Track Opening Tonight

Thousands of Italian bicycle fans will attend the Revere Cycle Track opening tonight in Boston. Five Italian countrymen figure prominently in the program, including Vincent Madonne of Providence in the motor paced race against George Wiley and Lucien Miquel.

Williams Twin Oaks to Play Westport

The Twins and a large band of roders travel to Westport Sunday to face the town team. Oaks expect victory and will field their strongest lineup including Burns Calcaterra Spragle Fulton French Delvechiso Delucy Banville Vatrone Linane Petrina Euchino Gilman Carrane McCullough Gammell.

Qsaks Westport Westport Town Oaks Westport Ring Harral Avenue Senter Street Burns Calcaterra Spragle Fulton French Delvechiso Delucy Banville Vatrone Linane Petrina Euchino Gilman Carrane McCullough Gammell

Regatta Day Preview for Yale Princeton and Harvard Varsity Race

Dewey May 1 The Cornel Princeton and Yale crews trained on the Housatonic River preparing for the triangular regatta tomorrow. Yale and Harvard will clash with Princeton in a 2 mile varsity contest while freshmen races and a 160 pound group event precede the main race. An observation train will run along the Shelton side of the river for spectators.

Princeton Yale Seagan Shelton Cantorelous Plarvard Harvard Carnell

Belmont Stakes Set for June 10 at Belmont Park

New York May 14 The Belmont stakes to be run at Belmont park on Saturday June 10 is an open race with a strong field of contestants led by long time rivals Pillary and Heal from the Preakness. About a dozen candidates remain in training, with Lucky Hour Hourless and My Play among the formidable eliminations from Lexington stable.

New York Belmont Park United States Greg Lay Pillary Heal Stoutness Settom Belmons Fair Play Lexington Stable James McClellan

Johnny Curtin Set to Fight Joe Burman Monday

New York May 21. Descendant of the Pron State of Traland Irish Johnny Curtin returns to the rings after a year to face Joe Burman at the opening of Dyckman Oval Monday night. Curtin, known for knocking out top contenders, has won strong support from local Irish fans.

New York Traland Big Jim Coffey Iriandinamy Curtin Toe Burmin Dyckraan Oval Down East Johnny Burt Ther Bess New England

Young Americans Challenge Practice Tonight at Meadows

The Young Americans plan to hold a practice at the Meadows tonight. All players are asked to bring gear and participate as the team prepares for upcoming games in Oaklands Putnam and Ortlyles districts.

City Oaklands Putnam Orlyles

Arrows to Travel for Game at Devan Tomorrow

Arrows Jusiova ot Stralfar will travel tomorrow to Devan to play away. The fan will start at 12 30 sharp. The report includes incomplete wording about verlera and other phrases.

Jusiova Stralfar Devan

Firpo Plans Return to Argentina for Family Reasons

Argentine heavyweight Luis Firpo, among the leading title prospects, will leave New York on June 10 with his interpreter and trainer. He plans to return in about a month to be at his father's bedside during a serious operation, turning down lucrative offers in Havana Paris Boston and other cities.

New York Luis Firpo Firpo Jimmy de Forrest Jack Dempsey Sailor Maxted Joe McCann Jack Herman Luis Havana Paris Bos-ton

Ten Syracuse Teams Ready for Big Day on Spring Schedule

May 13 Syracuse fields ten Orange squads in a landmark spring slate. Syracuse faces Cornell in lacrosse for the intercollegiate crown and blends with the Red and White in golf. In Naples the varsity, JV and freshmen crews race navy. Grange battles Colgate at Hamilton. Syracuse freshmen track, lacrosse and baseball meet Cornell yearlings at Ithaca. Orange tennis players square off with Army at West Point.

Syracuse Syracuse University Cornell Anenapolia Navy Grange Colgate Hamilton Cornel

Redmond Announces Roster For 816 Game

Manager Jack Radmond of the Seashoes lists the lineup for the 816 game against Ansonia tomorrow. Names include Rowe or Nelson, Dukes or Sullivan, Burks, Welch, Shea, Bunnell, Reemond, and R. Walchney.

Jack Radmond The Seashoes Ansonia Rowe Nelson Dukes Sullivan Burks Welch Shea Bunnell Bei E Reemond R. Walch Ney

1200 Amateurs Will Play on Saturday and Sunday

200 amateur base ball games are set for weekend play with 10 teams and 890 players taking part. The Board of Recreation issued 50 permits this week for contests, and P. V. Gahan confirms about 1,200 young men will be active in the events.

Board of Recreation P. V. Gahan Port

Lenox Nine Sets Ambitious Schedule for Year

Lenox manager J B Dapp outlines a busy season with games in Shelton Willimantic Danbury Bethel and South Norwalk. Open dates May 190 and June 4 invite additional matchups including state combinations and invites interested teams to contact the manager at 233 Capital Avenue Bridgeport Conn.

Lenox Dan Noble James Capp Shelton Friesien Shelton Waterman Fountain Pen Company Willimantic Norgonda Ansanta Wn Bool Lockwooda South Norwalk Danbury K Bethel J. Bdapp Capital Avenue Bridgeport Conn

Bridgeport High Track Team Heads to Yale Interscholastics

Bridgeport High School tracks off to Yale Interscholastics this afternoon facing Wedding High and Prep in the Mast. Coach Anderson predicts a high school division point trophy as distance men, led by Ray Whalen, aim for top honors in the 100 and 220 dashes, with other standouts like Shane, Fitzpatrick, Nicholson and Wardle set to boost Bridgeport’s score. Meet begins at 1 15 with over 400 athletes entered.

Bridgeport Wt. Anderson Hills Lawrenceville Choate Mercersburg Ray Whelan Couitics Johnny Mack Yale Whelan Irving Josepas Hartford High Roy Welch Hies Seaside Park Frank Hussey Ray Matty Shane Johnny Titzpatrick Captain Nicholson Freddie McTighe Harry Wardle Charlie Ryder Phil Carroll Whalen Nicholson Ryder Gaur McTighe Carley Nicholls Amseel Carroll Fitzpatrick Skane Fitzpatrick Moorey Wall Stanton Buckery Adams Warate Hammer Water

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Williams Holmes and Edwards Karm Terminal Seaside Perk Warne Brothers General Electric Graphophone Bridgeport’ Brags Seaside’ Park Locomobile Crane Valve Yellow Millpark Putnan Midgeta &T Strand A. C Tagjes Housing Lot West Enda Aphabets Wainford Bostwick Avenue St Charles Hiblaides Malleable Lion Brooklyn Olson Johnston T. Griffith Schmandt Griffith Eerry Decatur Seaier It. Louis Reens-Farms N. A ST. Mary Berkshire Knicker Girls Pett Hobin Herscovitch Boston U. Tragester Revere Twin Oaks Housatonic Johnny Curtin Joe Burman Chalange Redmond Suchar Hiotacycles Bridgeport Cycle CO Fairfield Ave Lenox Nine Buffalo Lawrence PogiLane Lowen Chester Haverhil Bridgefort Springfiel Aittland Fallriver Bridgeport High Yale Interscholastics Newbauer Nichaiso Carey McGuire Brucé Jayalin Watal Digcus Wardle Carrill Cariey Reilag Chester Way America Eisai Ee Iiss Main Street Fred Johnson
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