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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1922
Page
10
Umpires chosen as the World Series opens with the Yankees and Giants teams preparing for a likely tense seven game set. Managers Huggins and McGraw oversee serious workouts as weather and attendance figures loom. Bush and Nehf, the two starters, headline the mound battle.
The Danbury fair featured an 81 year old driver in the 3:28 trot with WHL Xqisan, touted as the oldest driver on the track. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd under perfect conditions as Zambrona Bello and Bottle 5 trotted in the Great Mile Wonder and related races for purses around 800 dollars.
The Bridgeport High girls soccer team will not play this term due to lack of competition. They have won the state championship for the last three years, defeating all opponents. Last season they faced trouble and disbanded, with plans to regroup in the spring.
Bridgeport A G teams discuss indoor season plans at a Y M C A on Golden Hill tonight at 3. Coaches announce top players including Max Fiterson Clat McGraw George Write McClellan. A junior and senior amateur squad and a girls basketball quintet are also planned amid hopes for a city title.
Rogers Hornsby leads the majors in runs batted in and scoring as the season progresses. The report notes his 140 plus runs and highlights also list other top scorers in both leagues with teams such as St. Louis Detroit Pittsburgh New York and Philadelphia. It discusses team ambitions and Babe Ruth’s return to form with the Yankees while mentioning pre season practice and expectations.
Shamus O'Brien Yon ders lightweight, slated to face George Cheney in Philadelphia next Monday night, will substitute for Al Nortsa tonight against Vince Coffey in a bout at Troy.
Stamford vell fight card features Delaney versus Frank Cavanaugh in Zicks Hall on Friday night. Cavanaugh, fresh from the Army, trains in New York City and aims to turn the bout to his favor, while Delaney, in top shape after Columbia AC workouts, eyes a strong performance. Also on the card are Carmen Cools and Joe Cl Greek champion Eddie Marl against separate opponents, with local fans traveling from Gerr to cheer Delaney and support Cavanaugh.
A Bridgeport football club played in Hartford last Sunday losing 78 to 4. The manager released a lineup listing players who did not participate, prompting questions about roster integrity.
An all star group of American mermaids headed to Bermuda to compete in a swimming tournament next week. Notable swimmers Gertrude Champlin, Warnverteny, and Hobert Sgil Jaury are listed as record holders in back stroke and diving events.
Charles Eleven beat Bunnel ls 18 to 0 as Romang led the offense with strong forward play. The team expects to face a tougher challenge next Sunday at Saside Park in Alamand with hopes of repeating the win.
The Aver A.C. football team will play the Mohicans Sunday at Seaside Park. All players are requested to report for practice tonight and Friday night at 7:50 p.m. The Avons have a challenge to any team in the state. Manager Cagnelli of Orange Avenue Bridgeport.
A jumble of player notes and partial career paths for several early Yankee players. The text lists birthplaces, dates, heights, weights, handedness, teams, trades, recalls, and minor league assignments across Boston, New York, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Newark, with scattered dates from 1910s to 1940s. Many names and specifics are garbled or incomplete.
The article reports on managers from the New York team and rival clubs predicting the World Series outcome. It highlights John McGraw and others expressing confidence in their players, citing strong pitching by Joe Bush and seasoned hitters like Hoyt and Mays, and notes expectations for a heated series with tense competition.
In the semi final of the Governoe's Lionhy at Trankiwwn, Warner upset Barker 26 holes while Ry Unswin de Tras reached the final. Baldwin and Hayes posted wins in the early rounds as the golf match play tournament progresses with several matches to come tomorrow.
A scrambled OCR item notes the start of school soccer with matches listed on both East and West Side fields. Teams named include local schools and players, with tentative dates and venues. The fragment hints at a kickoff today and ongoing season action throughout the week.
The fragmentary report notes a lively Wednesday game at SuNaed'y field between the Blank Hoek dumorsy and the Cyusha Reserves. It mentions Stratford Alstara and stevon Juniors with uncertain references to other teams, players, and results.
A fragmented note from New Haven hints at a local club seeking games. The garbled text mentions a coach and players linked to Washington and Western New Haven, with unclear references to Town and state locations and a 29 percent figure.
The text recalls a dramatic baseball season with Dugan and a pennant chase against the Giants. It notes difficult trips, slipping performances, and a belief that the team can still win the championship on tough opponent grounds. It hints at a planned third pitcher addition and a focus on pace and style for decisive games.
Valley High School eyes a strong upset as Seeley may be unable to play against Naukatuck. reports note Ansonia and Bridgeport rivalries, with coachs confident the Red and White can challenge top teams in upcoming schedule.
Mailard selected as D A C president amid an annual election slate. Key posts filled include treasurer Thomas J and sergeant major John Chandler with terms for four years, while others serve one to two year durations.
The Spark City Giants held meetings and announced staff changes while reporting a 10 to 3 win in a doubleheader against rivals. Names and exact roles are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate organizational activity and team management updates.
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