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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1922

Page

9

Golfers to contest National Amateur at Brookline today

Close to 238 players tee off in qualification for the National Amateur Golf Championship at Brookline Country Club, Brookline Mass. Parker Seles and Z T Hubbard head a local duo aiming for the List or second sixteen. Bobby Jones is the favorite, with Jesse Sweester Rey Thompson and Chick Evans among the challengers. Seeley and Hubbard start at 10:05 and 10:15 respectively, amid a history of champions dating back to 1893.

Parker Seles Z. T. T. Hubbard Brookline Mass Seeley Haodbard Ie Bobby Jones Atlanta Jesse Sweester Rey Thompson Jese Guilford Chick Evant Carlton Jr Houston Ubdbard Br, Sr Rampatana Pine Valler Fckt Jerome D. Travis HK. J. Whigham Walter Travis Hi. Chandler Elan Robert A. Gardener Chick Evans Whigham J. Whigham LL Findlay Douglas Isgu Herbert Hertimen Walter J. Travis James Chandler Egan H. Chandler Egan Jerome D. Travers Whitlam C

Brennan Must Fight Miske First for Denose Title

New York reports Chairman William Muldoon of the State Boxing Commission states Brennan must defeat Gilly Miske to earn a title showdown with Jack Dempsey. If Miske wins, Miske could challenge for the title in his state. Muldoon notes Miske is in peak form and a strong challenger. Plans to move the Dempsey Brennan fight from Indiana to New Jersey are paused as Jack Kearns leaves for Michigan City, with Labor Day exhibition in Michigan City featuring Linch and Alcore.

New York Sept. L Bill Brennan Jack Denose New York Star William Muldoon State Boxing Commission Muldoon Brennen Bhi Dea Brennan Kearns Jersey City Tex Righard

Meadowbrook G Club to field strong Newark track squad

Meadowbrook Club of Philadelphia gears up for the national track and field championships in Newark next week. Headed by Allan Woodring and Larry Brown, the team features Olympic and intercollegiate champions like Shields, Barren, Leraney, Romz and Rose, with twenty two men on the squad and a top one mile relay hopes. The club aims to challenge Los Angeles, New York Athletic Club, and Boston Athletic Association for team titles.

Newry Meadowbrook Philadephia Newark Philadelphia Athletic Chia Club Pete Los Angeles Athletic Club New York Atthletic Club Boston Athletic Association Allan Woodring Lary Shields Harold Barren Antwerp Alfred Leraney Larry Brown John L. Rom‘z Albert Rose University of Pennsylvania Sidnes Needs U. of Ps Charles H. Kaufman Harold Parent Penn State College W. H. Lathrop Cornell D. Cc. Sinclair Princeton Shot Postery Jewey Rodgers Allan Monle Allan Monfe Dewey Rodgers Daniel Taylor J. A. Leconey

Joe Harper Tops Connie Lewis In Holland Alleys Match

Joe Harper defeated Connie Lewis last night at the Holland Alleys, taking five of seven strings. Harper posted a strong games tally for the season’s fires match while Lewis earned the high single and total pin fall honors with a 129 second string and a 722 match pinfall.

Wee Harper Connie Lewis Holland Alleys Harper Fires Lewis Oral

Braves Pitcher Frank Miller Accused of Trick Pitching

Boston pitcher Frank Miller nicknamed Bullet faced allegations of illegal ball manipulation against the St Louis Cardinals in August. Manager Branch Rickey complained, but umpire Hank ODay offered no satisfaction, continuing to dispute Miller's method widely described as blowing on the ball.

Frank Bullet) Miller Boston Braves Miller Cardinals Branch Rickey Hank Oday

Johnny Dundee Faces Shugrue After Jackson Bout

New York set for next Wednesday night as Johnny Dundee likely to meet Johnny Shugrue, brother of the famed Joe Shugrue, who beat Dundee in Worcester three months ago. Matchmaker Dave Driscoll aims to pair Dundee with Shugrue after he dispatches Jackson, then Shugrue duels his Connecticut rival Ed Kaplan in Merident on Sept 14.

New York Johnny Dundee Willie” Jackson Ebbery Johnny Shugrue Joe Eree Worcester Shug Dundee Dave Driscoll Shugrue

Pitcher Lester Sell Sold to St Louis Nationals

Syracuse notes that pitcher Lester Sell, a three year member of the Syracuse Stars of the International League, has been sold to the St Louis Nationals. He left Syracuse this morning after two strong mound appearances, including a win over Baltimore, the league champions. Sell is noted as the only Syracuse pitcher to defeat Baltimore in Baltimore this season.

Syracuse Lester Sell Syracuse Stars St. Louie Nationals Sell Baltimore

Titular meet at Newark may break records

Newark North Carolina hosts a major meet with entries from all states. Prominent athletes including Olympic and world rivals are expected to push for new marks. Notable competitors include Allen Woodring, Harold Rey, Charley Paddock, Pat McDonald, Jake Driscoll, and Ralph G. amid a field of storied sprinters and hurdlers shaping a thrilling showdown.

METHODISTS TO PLAY SUMMERFIELD TODAY

The First MEB and the Summerfield church team clash for a top league spot in the Tpterchurch League. The Methodist squad meets Summerfield at Seaside Park at 1:30 pm, while Pilkington rests after a nose operation, expected back in two weeks to face new opponents.

Methodists Summerfield Summerfield Dhurch Tpterchurch Eail ‘Ue Seaside Park Douglay Waite Hayes Newfield M. B. Church Pilkington Charley Pillsington Harlem al Weill

OMelia to play Cuicl in city championship semi finals

The City Championship semi finals at Beardsley Park schedule OMelia to meet Cuicl in the 16 match and G Menafielt to face Fahey in the other, with the winner facing J Symington on Labor Day for the title.

Beardsley Park F. O'Mela Cuie Eixteen G- Menafielt T Fahey O'Mera-Cales Elair J. Symington Ohy

Yankees Promoter Tex Rickard Eyeing Nonbaseball Projects

Col J L Huston, part owner of the Yankees, verified that promoter Tex Rickard is negotiating to supervise sports beyond baseball at the new Yankee stadium in the Bronx, where construction is underway. The report ties Rickard to planned multi-sport ventures linked to the park.

J. L. Huston Yankees Tex Rickard Yankee Baseball Park Bronx

Local Swimmers at New Brunswick Grace Kemple Sixth in Points

Local swimmers at New Brunswick feature Grace Kemple placing sixth in the point standings amid a strong field for an aquatic carnival at the New Brunswick Boat Club. Eight members of the Bridgeport Recreation swimming team will compete, with notable entrants such as Hilda James, Gertrude Ederle, Alma Mann, and Grace Kemple. A cross section of regional clubs and national names are listed, including individuals from Ambassador S.C. and People's Palace, as they travel from Bridgeport to New York and New Jersey for the event.

New Brunswick Grace Kemple Board of Recreation New Beanswink Boat Club New Brunswiel N. J Une Wttarnoon Tecenin Alprin N. A. Baum Anna Baum Grace Nemple Hejer Childs Miurion Woda George Chrleklit Ob Skereit Napoleon Labraque FL Wasser Tre Bridgeport New York Pier Kndsor New Jersey New York Harbor Alintr Kilsand Ilaritan Laneh Eas Hilda James Wil Helen Wwright Thet Gertrude Ederle Aileen Tiggin Frances Clark Hijinor Ua Frances Cooney Nelen Brlacou Lillay Stiddure Doris O'Mara Alma Many Alizabeth Beexer Agnesay Dimattanhed Inira Metlomh People's Palace Micia Moore People’s Palace Genevieve Murray Fildyn S.C. Anta Willlaws Hichtn C. S. Dantalevitz Conn A. O'Neal Muriel Watson O Anna Tealy Anatenes M Neal People's Palaces Jeanette Altman N.V. Swim A. M. Jenny Palace of Jay A. A

Harvey Hubbells Meet B and B Nine at Seaside Park

The Mervey Hunbel town and the Bayside nine will play this afternoon at Seaside Park in their second meeting of the season. The school team seeks revenge for a defeat last week by the Weer End combine. Hubbell's men claim confidence and boast a 12 wins in 18 games.

Mervey Hunbel Aml Boath Baylire Seaside Park Hubbell

Dickinson College opens fall football training camp

The Athletic committee announced a fall camp for the Dickinson College football squad with international coach Glénin Kilinger. About fifty candidates, including seven from each previous varsity year, will report on September 6 as the team’s prospects for the season rise.

Carlisle Dickinson Glénin Kilinger

Russell hits three homers as Cardinals split twin bill

St Louis and Pittsburgh split a doubleheader with heavy pitching and Russell driving the offense. The visitors won 14 to 4 in the opener while St Louis captured the nightcap. Russell hit three homers, two in the opener, lifting the attack for a rare outburst amid a rough day for both sides.

American racquets beat Australian Davis Cup stars in straight sets

The report details a tennis match where American players dominated Australian Davis Cup stars. Tilden outplayed Patterson with superior control and variation, scoring more earned points and fewer errors. Anderson struggled against Johnston, failing to threaten and trailing throughout.

Patterson Tiden Johnston Anderson Dersor Iobbs Toke

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