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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1922
Page
7
The 70 year old Jack Britton defends his welterweight crown against Mickey Walker in Madison Square Garden tonight. Brad notes a crowded schedule with Flyweight champion and other top contenders, highlighting tough draws and the era’s shifting matchups as Britton aims to maintain his title against Walker in a pivotal bout.
Dr Jy Engeroft of Princeton notes new rule aimed at cleaner play. Officials discuss penalties, free throws, and substitution rules affecting intercollegiate basketball, with concerns about seventeen foot line and team possession after fouls.
The record shows Lafayette and Washington in campaigns where Lafayette remains undefeated through 32 contests. The piece notes losses by rivals like Syracuse and California while highlighting past seasons and key opponents such as Pittsburgh and Lehigh.
Brooklawn Country Club members resume bowling last week hoping to match or surpass last year’s banner showing. Twenty four teams compete, with men and women slated to bowl next Monday in a season that aims to echo past successes.
A fragment from Wabash College describes undergraduates gathering in a dorm room before a major athletic contest. They extinguish the lights, extinguish a cigarette ritual, then depart as the clock nears midnight. Wabash teams reportedly never lose after such an event.
A Penn State player was ruled ineligible amid questions about residence and eligibility rules. The outcome affects team roster status and upcoming games as university officials review the violation and enforce policy, with the student athlete facing potential penalties.
Navy faces Penn State in a storied series with 16th meeting looming. The article recalls past clashes, midseason form, and the long rivalry as Navy seeks momentum against the Nittany Lions.
Sparrows top St Joe League with a strong run in the early innings. Sparse readable text mentions ows and 1b as scattered details, while no further context is available to verify outcomes or participants.
A ceremonial opening kicks off Milford Fraternal League matches at Paltee alleys Mon. Odd Fellows, Masons, and Royal Arcana teams fielded players for the event. Leaders include F. Sourhar, president. trainer Kanear. and secretary.
The piece praises grit over glory in sport and recalls Frank Butterworth of Yale and Vanderbilt’s long football tradition. It notes bold plays, All-America mentions, and rival teams like Navy Yale Harvard Michigan Notre Dame and the Carlisle Indians, tracing a century of strong play and enduring toughness.
The Y. M. H. A. five edged Port Chester Scholastic with a tight score in a Friday night battle. Rivalry and strong defense featured, as Park City Ramblers staged a comeback but fell short. Navy and Penn State football talk shaded the region’s big sports slate.
Philadelphia report says Langden, a player for the University of Pennsylvania, suffered a severe Charley horse in a recent scrimmage. He will be out about a week, with a substitute prepared for the next contest. Also mentioned is Nea Grain, the Oklahoma star, who has been ill and may return to play by Saturday.
Connie Mack discusses American League organization and lineup options, praising hitters like Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb while outlining players considered for key positions. He reflects on speed, defense, and pitching depth, noting managers face decisions on who to start and how to balance stars across the roster.
Lloyd Toanson of San Francisco, a heavyweight, knocked out Jon Viedas of Philadelphia in the second round of a 21 round bout in New York. Viedas pressed early but Toanson landed the finishing blow about one and a half minutes into the second round. Travers entered the ring overweight by two pounds, and Suggs did not defend his featherweight title as the Naw England champion showed up overweights.
Milford reports Devon squad ready for opener at the club house Wednesday evening. New additions Sculing Bentz and Sedurson join O Rourke Chapman Lewis and McTeggart as coach Lurnins leads a fast developing team. Bridgeport Boys select five in action following the Devon lineup.
The Trddorks meet Columbus eleven at New Rochelle in a bid to shake off a jinx. Manager Notd o Meaitosty leads practice amid foggy conditions as hitters, pitchers, and fielders prep for the bullle with a down stlie plan.
Neale leads the Presidents against Lafayette at Washington and Jefferson with Coach Noe preparing the squad. Remaining players include West Frickson and Fricksun in form, as a key test looms against New York and Boston opponents at the Pel grounds.
Dave Shade will headline a boxing card in Boston next Monday night at the Arena A. C. He is set to face Jack Perry in a return match described as a 10 round bout. Promoter Goode secured Perry after lengthy negotiations despite initial reluctance, with previous bout details in Milwaukee.
Cincinnati talks with St Paul about trading for left hander Rube Benton as manager Miko Kelly monitors the Saints and Reds seek to land the former American association champion. Aug Herrmann has begun formal negotiations. The aim is to strengthen the pitching staff and regain former form.
Boston University may be without star backfield captains Tonry and Cochrane for the coming game. Tonry strained his back in practice and is very limited. Cochrane, after not starting Saturday, played briefly but had to be pulled with a shoulder strain. Both players are key for the Green Bay team as the schedule shows a trip to Hanover to face the Green Team next Saturday. The heavyweight boxing card at the Garden drew crowds and anticipates over 18,000 in gross receipts, pushing total gate to around 42,900 after tax.
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