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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1922

Page

11

California Favored In Intercollegiate Track Meet At Harvard

California brings a strong squad to Harvard Stadium for the intercollegiate track meet. Key returnees include Jack Merchant and Captain Bill Stevenson, with Stanford, Princeton, Cornell, Pennsylvania, Yale and Harvard fielding top sprinters and throwers. Contenders cover the mile, half mile, sprints, hurdles, and field events as teams vie for top honors.

California Harvard Cambridge Mass Thay Golden Bears Ithata Cormell Vigtars Siske Brown Dartmouth Leroy Brown Pennsylvania Stanford Cornell Princeton Ted Merchant Galiformia Jack Merchant Franklin University Yale Atorris Kirksey Pacific A. A. U LeConey Lafayette Allan Woodring Syracuse Rutchinson Rod Hutchinson Boons Ever Agenne Lovejoy McKim Resnak Feldman Oxie Hendrixson Bill Stevenson Ray Rutgers Larry Brown Rink Wiliamson Oxie Monie Driscoll Toston College Gil Chapman Postas Drisco Carl Jonn Glenn Hart Bob Legendre Georgetown S. Harrison Thorson Lawendre Slartms Jane Walk Meyer Ilack Jeter Falk Powers Thomson Venitney Henderson Taylor and Massey Muller Brick Muller Landon Dartmouth Shoul Mutler Mint Howell Weathercon New York University Nisalls

Yale Selects Team for Intercollegiate Meet

New Haven May 22 Yale posts its intercollegiate track squad. Tony Hulman, Yale's leading hurdles man, is not at peak form, reducing his odds. The lineup includes Campbell, Chapman, Croikshenk, Douglas, Feldman, Gardner, C Hilles, Hilles, Into, Jordan, Milliken, Rusnak, Storrs, Van dernyi, M Whiteon.

New Haven Tony Hulman Yale Jain Mack T Teprase Moe Wes Burprige Huliman Tate Cambridge Campbell, Chapman Croikshenk Douglas Feldman Gardner C. Hilles Hilles Into Jordan Milliken Rusnak Storrs Vandernyi M Witeon

Boyer to Start 500 Mile Auto Race as Assistant Starter

Indianapolis May 22 Detroit multimillionaire driver Joe Boyer will not compete for the 3100.090 prize in the 500 mile race on Tuesday May 3 but he is chosen by Capt. E V Rickenbacker to serve as assistant starter and Jason officer. Boyer, famed for speed, will still play a key role coordinating the start and track actions. In 1920 he led early laps and helped secure a large share of the prize money and remains a popular figure among fans.

Indianapolis Joe Boyer Detroit Boyer Fi Rice E. V. Rickenbacker Detrom Jason RlWay Onon

Bostwick Midgets Defeat Maplewood All Signs 2 to 1%

The 1st Bostwick Midgets defeated Maplewood All Signs Saturday by a 2 to 1 score. The Midgets have no game scheduled for Saturday and would be ready for the next challenge.

Bostwicks Wii Bostwick Maplewood All

Fitchburg Triumphs Over Albany In Hard Fought Game

Fitchburg defeated Albany 3 to 1 as Albany rallied in the earlier innings but Fitchburg surged in the third inning scoring three runs. Albany's defense faltered on several plays allowing the decisive push.

Albany Fitchhory Ptrghbury Albany Fyaela Fitchburg

Vance Allows Four Hits As Cubs Fall To Dodgers

Vance held Chicago to a handful of hits in a rough loss for the Cubs as Brooklyn surged with timely hitting. A walk, force play, single and sacrifice helped Brooklyn score early, then added two more in the ninth to seal a 10 0 victory.

Vance CUBS Brooklyn Chicago Vanes Cheeves Heme San Tor

Cedars to Practice at Yellow Mill Park Wednesday

The Cedars plan a practice session at Yellow Mill Park Wednesday night. The manager seeks a reliable caterer wanting to partner with a large traveling outfit.

Cedars Yellow Mill Park Beal

Hilltop tennis team swept by Milford Prep in Milford

Bridgeport High School tennis players lost 5-0 in both singles and doubles to Milford Prep. Singles results show Vreeland and Haywood defeated, Newman fell to Martin, Sackett dropped to Burbsamen, and Goldman lost to Yeager. Doubles marked losses for Bridgeport as well, with WreglandHarvard and NewmanSackett both beaten by Milford pairs.

Hilltop Milford Prep Cnters Bridgeport Milford Burek Walter Satuate Rubiamen Doudles Wregland Harvard Bridgeno McCargo Durand Mlford Newmen Sackett Martin Shader

Pirates Challenge City Opponents At Park City Grounds

Pirates issue a bold challenge to any city or out of town team as Park City Giants note the contest. The call to arms appears in this issue as the Pirates seek high level competition and public attention.

Pirates Park City Giants

Fred Gallagher Leads Hilltops Over New Haven

Fred Gallagher pitched for Bridgeport High School to beat New Haven High School 2 to 1 at Seaside Park. Gallagher pitched in midseason form, striking out 11 as Bridgeport rallied with two late runs aided by errors from New Haven infielders. Shea and Gallagher contributed key plays including a fielder’s choice and a two-run sequence to secure the victory for Bridgeport.

Fred Gallagher Hilltops New Haven Shea Peters New Havent Strauss Gallagher Colway Mertens Cress Thins Maloney Walker Shorefield Cremins Hunters Berger Walkers Thorce Py Shea Gallagher Zave Trim Fred Guime Thay Gallagher Lyons Bridgeport Wily i' Hana Griosfor Paraway Voysobis Pele Svien Hase Walker Snea Georghes Pales Isfer

Memory of War Flares Amid Sports Headlines

An essay style recap recalls World War I images and battles, with boxing champ Gene Tunney and Harry Greb described as contenders. It blends wartime memories with sports notes on Cobb, Gibbons, and upcoming tennis, track, and crew events. The piece ties past conflicts to athletic legends and future matchups in a feverish, era voice.

Giants Lose to Cincinnati Reds 7-2 in Poor Outfield Game

Cincinnati again outhit and outfielded New York in a 7-2 decision. Rixey kept the visitors in check except for two innings as Nett was hit hard, with Reds batteries matching up as Ry a Bisey and flatsrave.

Cincinnati Meg New York Rixey Nett Ryan

Star Millers Face Three Way Intercollegiate Mile

Boston May 22 The Harvard Yale meet inspired fear for star runners Billie Burke Jimmy Connolly of Georgetown and Larry Shields of Penn St as they prepare for the intercollegiate mile championship. Connolly won the pace last year, but this time the race may be a three cornered affair with challenging rivals emerging.

Cop Cornall Larry Brown Bille Burke Harvard Wom Campbell Fate Atver Johnson Princeton Campbell Brown Carter Cornell Hennely Jirmie Connelly Georgetown Innning Dannlo Strickler Bob Crawford Lafayette Terry Shields Penn State Kirby Harper Strickler Jacks Hare Bob Brown Norman Brown Foennsylvania Art Derr California Filles and Vander Diy Yale Bakor Bates Land Head Pennsylvania Curtin Pasce Williams Boston Billie Burke Jimmy Connolly Larry Shields Penn Staite Connolly Woburo Jimmy

Tunney to defend title against Greb in Madison Square Garden

New York May 22 Gene Tunney will defend the American heavyweight title against Harry Greb in a fifteen round bout at Madison Square Garden tomorrow. Tunney weighed in at 100 pounds for the bout. The champion trained in Red Bank Missouri under manager Dee Barat and has a long title history including wins over Battling Levinsky and other notable fighters. The program includes a six round bout featuring Battling Leonard and Harry Martin a four rounder Patsy Scanlan opens the card.

New York Gene Tunney America Battlingavinsky K. Q. Ciiford Woll jWanven al Roberts Boly Pierne Lo, Sullivan Ray Smith Fay Reiser

Bridgeport Trade Will Face Danbury High Today at Seaside Park

Bridgeport Trade will play Danbury High here today at Seaside Park after three straight defeats. Danbury fields a strong lineup led by Durkin and Deshi, while Bridgeport relies on Carrano to pitch and Bandy to catch, with Marsh limited to a Wednesday appearance. The game is set to start at 2:33 p.m. with Farrell umpiring.

Bridgeport Trade Danbury High Teckies Seaside Park Danbury Hatting Clty Institute Durkin Togsed & Deshi Nerut Pasrieid High School Wsiters Marsh Industrial Scholars Mileforch High School Carrano Toliow Py Falmgren Whalen Frosepla Barrot McQuilland Perrine Joan Farrel Wip

Indians And Cardinals Lead In Batting At Seaside Park

The Elm team, formerly the High Su, aims for a strong weekend at Seaside park as the Strand Juniors clash with Midgets. Notable players include Rionas Callogan Farke Steinhart Giyon Key and Anthony as Elm Stract state lineup.

Wil Tinent Strand Seaside Park Rionas Callogan Farke Steinhart Giyon Key Anthony

Penn Baseball Schedule Set with Army and Rutgers

The Penn baseball team will play two games this week starting with an away game at Army in West Point on Wednesday and finishing with a road match at Rutgers next Saturday. The lacrosse program at Pennsylvania shows growth with strong early results as Capt. McAnally leads a struggling start but a successful recent run.

Philadelphia Penn West Point Army Rutgers Johns Hopkins Pennsylvania McAnally Del

Flying Boat IV Race Set for Detroit Regatta

Detroit announces the Flying Boat IV regatta with naval fliers competing for the Curtis Trophy. The event, approved by the Navy Department, will be held Sunday, September 3, with races running from September 1 to 4, as announced by the Regatta committee.

Detroit Mich Xony Regatte Naval

Bogash to Fight Shade Next Monday at Dyckeman Oval

Jon Smith, manager of Lou Bogash, signed his fighter to meet George Shade, the Californian, at the Dyckeman Oval in New York next Monday night. Bogash is in fine condition after training for a bout with Mike McTigue, which was canceled in Canada. The card includes Bitty Miske vs Captain Bob Roper, Billy London vs Semmy Noble, and two other preliminaries.

Jon Smith Lou Bogash George Shade Dyckeman Oval New York Bogash Mike MeTigue Canada MeTigue Bitty Miske St. Paul Bob Roper Billy London Semmy Noble George Dwyer Bridgeport 4. A State Street Dwyer Meriden Gotham Meriden Fang Wave Silver City Kaplan

SIVERS DO WELL IN NORWALK SHOOT

Frank A. Seibert, member of the NOY A. G. trapshooting team, led the Connecticut gapshooters association event at Norwalk Gun Club Dorlon's Point. Seibert set a best amateur state score with 144 of 150, tying George F. Sivers at 99 in the first hundred birds and winning the long run prize with 136 straight. Norwalk won the five man team race with 478. Bridgeport faced substitutions, finishing last with 451 as stars Chas Vanstone and John Clarkson were sidelined.

Frank A. Seibert NOY A. G Connecticut Norwalk Dorlon Selbert George F Sivers Seibert Sivers Intesotte Bridgeport Chas. Vanstone John Clarkson Sare Seibertalg George Sivars Dr Martin New York W. A. Lank A. Selbert G.H. Martin B E. Reed New Yorks A. Atherton Hedstrom Portland I. Stevenson Millerian Greenwichy

St Thomas Seminary Baseball Record Highlighted

Fans can review the St Thomas Seminary baseball results including scores against West Hartford Morse Institute New Britain Trade and Crosby The record lists St Thomas games with varying margins and opponents in a concise recap of the season’s line score notes

St. Thomas T Thomas West Harter St. ‘Thomas ’ Loomis Institute Morse Business Astitute New Britain Crosby SL Lthomas

Shelton A C Nine Out With A Challenge

The Shelton A C Nine issues a challenge to an amo team in the 14 to 16 division to play on or after May 28 at Stratford All Stars or Hilltops. All players are asked to attend the practice Thursday night and respond to this notice through the paper.

Shelton A.C Stratford All Stars Hilltops

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