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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
9
Harry Greb defeats Gene Tunney at Madison Square Garden to win the American light heavyweight title. The bout features brutal exchanges with Greb pressing early and Tunney answering with sharp counters, rounds marked by exchanges, cuts, and relentless infighting as Greb seizes the championship.
The Berkshires prepared to face the Fairfield Legion Sunday at the Legion field in Fairfield. The Shires, leading the East Side, aim to extend their winning streak against the Veteran team. Moran will start for the Legion while Lasky is set to bat. Colgan and Siree are the Berkshires’ battery.
New York reports from California say Jimmy OConnell, a $75000 Prospect, is batting .450 since the season start. Jack Miller, Frisco manager, predicts he will be a leading National League player this year. OConnell, who played partial outfield last year, now covers center field for the Giants.
Philadelphia hosts the first American Legion track and field games for servicemen from Army Navy and Marine Corps open to men of the three branches. Manager George W Orton announces events on the first day with stars like Larry Brown Jefferies from Penn and Foster from Fordham among others set to compete on the final day in open events.
Bridgeport High School hosts Crosby High of Waterbury at Seaside Park on No. 1 diamond at 3:30 PM. Pat Lavery, with two wins and one loss, will pitch for Bridgeport while Crosby relies on strong fielding and early hits to challenge the Park City tossers. The Hilltop nine aim to climb in the state standings with upcoming games against Wilby High and Fordham University Freshmen.
Lewis and Dewey defeated Anderson and Fooin of New Britain four games to one in a state league match at Park City alloys last. Connin Lewis led in both single and total honors with strong play, while Dewey contributed key scores as the pair secured the decisive victory.
Local lightweight Red Allen says he did not fool fellow fighter Burl in Pitlshela on Monday. He alleges Bud was paid by Cool Prankie Burt but promoters blocked examination. Crowd watched Bay State fighters antics as Allen was knocked down in the third but survived. Hall kayoed Young Pepper of Springfield in the fourth.
Rumors swirl that Tommy Ray may move from the Newark Internationals to Albany for 1300 dollars as O Connor seeks infield help with injuries affecting Trpira State. Gene Martin is also reportedly targeted after release by the Americans.
Joe Birmingham, long time manager for the Cleveland Indians and Albany club, is identified as a baseball scout for Cleveland Ely. The article notes his varied career, a temporary retirement after managing Albany, and his current Florida tour seeking promising players.
The Naval Academy will send varsity second third and plebe eights to Henley in Philadelphia next Saturday the largest rowing party ever representing the academy. With a graduate in June the plan is to give younger oarsmen race experience, and the quad will leave on Thursday.
New York May 25 Keene Planatrick notes Princeton, led by Tiger athletes, shows rare form against Harvard last Saturday. If they repeat, Princeton should dominate events like pole vault and 100 yard dash, with weaknesses in two mile, pole vault, and javelin. California, Cornell, Stanford and others expect to challenge for seconds as Princeton aims to score in most events and edge toward the championship.
The article surveys top multi sport talents across eras, naming Jim Thorpe, Bhner Oliphant, Neil Stow, and others. It highlights their versatility in football, track, baseball, and more while noting specialists emerge in modern times. It also touches on women’s growing athletic roles and the public boxing scene, ending with reflections on training and boxing culture.
New York May 23 Reports that negotiations were under way for an 850000 match race between Morvich and Senning Park at West Mount stable were declared without foundation by Benja min Block owner of the Kentucky Derby winner Mr Beck saw no proposition of a match and opposed acting Morvich in such an event His next appearance likely would be in the 000 event for three year olds at Salonia in June but no decision had been made
Hartford May 23 Starford rally in the ninth today gave the Coolies a 7 to 4 victory over Springfield. A late homer by a Hartford batter and solid hitting early led to the win, with Swaney pitching through the final innings and Williams contributing timely hits. Springfield's Deaman and Zimmerman produced offense but unable to hold the late rally.
Danbury High edged B T S Nine 2 to 0 as Durkin dominated on the mound. Durkin fanned many, allowed only three hits, and sparked the offense with a first inning run on an error and a sacrifice fly by Bransin. The locals showed improvement over prior losses as Whitier and Elias Howe split results in the West Side league.
HY racquet sports event at Beaver Brook Country Club in New Haven features Foypstralen aiming to beat Brugensrt High Annis quartet x6. Fans doubt win, as captain Vreeland Monahan and Sacketl prepare taped area for B 215. Also YM of A boys baseball invites 4 to 11 year olds to Friday night game at Sewsids Park.
Local trams in the 1M to 12 year old division face a Commercial Mid fes challenge. Final list includes Pietrantones Cero Masts i Foece Dellucst Argonos and Roce as a star lineup.
Danbury hosts Memorial Day events at the Fair Grounds with AAU athletes competing in a series of sprints relays and jumps. The program includes 100 yard dash 220 yard dash mile high jump and various relays for open and school division runners. Participation rules specify open to certain groups then closed to Knights of Columbus members with additional dash events.
Bridgeport hosts the first statewide Scout field day with events from First Aid to water boiling. Invited councils include Hartford Meriden New Britain and Bristol with participation expected from Winsted Wilberforce and nearby towns.
Twin Oaks will hold three practice sessions this week as they aim to secure a strong showing in Jimias City league games. The roster lists Banville Uetring Carrara Bumbhel Gilman Frenen Fulgon Buegine Lanang Varnene McCullough Caleateris and Sprague. Delvethio and Burns are released.
A mystery car is entered for the 500 mile Indianapolis race on Memorial Day. If the promised booster to the internal combustion engine holds, the car may boost hopes for the two inventors. The event runs as a long sweep stakes at Indianapolis with industry focus on automobiles and marine tech.
Newark May 2. Frank Kramer the gay young wheelman who has won championships since the Spanish American War defeated Arthur Spencer in a one mile match race at the Newark Velodrome. Kramer won the first heat by inches and the second after a late bid by Spencer.
New York May 23 June 31 has been chosen by the New York A C for its annual games at Travers Island Twelve events are listed including the 100 yard dash 220 yard dash 440 yard run 880 yard run one mile run 120 yard hurdle race one mile walk putting the pound shot and other field events Organizers aim to attract only the best performers with careful handicaps
Lew Snyder the Bayonne featherweight meets John Leonard of Allentown Pa in one of two twelve round bouts at Bayonne A A Thursday night. Snyder now trains under Deo Bagley who also handles Gene Tunney. He is aiding Tunney for his upcoming bout with Greb while sharpening for Leonard.
New York May 23 Louis Balhach captain of the Columbia University swimming team will dive in the fancy dive scratch event from the ten foot springboard at the Memorial Day Brighton Beach Baths meet. Other entries include Tom Furschfield and Lee Metrapalitin Furier, a noted Olympian.
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