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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1922
Page
6
Tilden and Johnston win with strong drives as the Australian opponents falter. The report notes heavy hitting from the Australians and praises Johnston as captain of the team, while mentioning Salient details of the match, including the Boston and New York players and a reference to the event's continuation.
Eddie Abercrombie captain of the Springfield college swimming team is the lone local male to score points in the Madison Square Garden pool this season. The Ridgeport girls excel but Abercrombie stood out against strong New York opponents, having previously placed second in fancy diving last month. Edward Keating of the New York Boys Club won the silver cup with twenty three points. A boxing arena is being prepared for Labor Day bouts at the Garden, with various local participants named in the racing and boxing notes.
The Housatonic Rod and Gun Club will stage its annual registered trapshoot at Seaside Gun Club on September 22. This could close the Connecticut association program for the season, with Danbury shoot planned for September 26 now uncertain. A. H. Trumbull oversees the event, and has competed with Seaside Gun Club this season.
The Lone Star Juniors win the Junior City League title after a three game series, remaining undefeated in their class. They defeated rivals Locusts M P C Monts St Marys Rail Communt Pirates Sitope Brooklawn Cot Artsity Sokol 4 C Reason Norwalig Stratford AN Stars Mohawks Fequois Sautanort and Melrose 4. Contact Nebic 2608 evenings between 6 and 9 p m to discuss potential challengers like City Giants.
Robert Wills defeated Dr J D Alvord to win the final match in the City championship at Beardsley Park Tremliach. The Lions Club will face the Robert Wills team in a return game at Seaside Park tomorrow night with the P A squad leading 11 to 1 after the first game.
In Singinanti on Sept 5 Chicago won the final game for Cincinnati behind a wild Osborne to give Luque a rough two innings in a 9 4 loss. The game had no errors and featured a heavy Louisville hitting spree with several players contributing across both lineups.
The season opens with Manchester hosting Hartford Rovers in an exhibition match at South Manchester. Local fans and players expect a strong turnout as the state league launch approaches next week. St George players train at Lordship Meadows and aim to defend the amateur title.
Lone Star football candidates plan second practice at Bullard’s field in Buick Rock. Coach Ball requires all players to attend promptly for a meeting after training. The team seeks game opportunities against any 11 to 100 pound local or state squads. contact Noble 260 or Paul Toth at 19 King’s Highway.
Mason will meet Kid Lewis of Haviford in an eight round preliminary bout on the Shugrue Kaplan card at Meriden on September 14. Mason showed improvement in his last bout with Silverberg and could rise in the featherweight ranks if not overmatched. Also on the card is Sete Av suspia who will face Tracey Ferguson in the ten round semi.
In St Louis Williams of the St Louis American knocks his 34th homer in the fourth inning against Cleveland. The drive, with Robins and Sisler on base, ties Hornsby of the Cardinals for the league lead. Boone was the pitcher.
In 1889 the Earthland and Manchester teams of the New England League played six games, two in the morning and four in the afternoon. The final game was forfeited in the second inning, giving Manchester a sweep. Homer Gaker, once with Grogh, showcased a handicap feat, while Lew Soonraves Jefe impressed in a separate race. The day also featured a 160 yard handicap and a 1 mile 1.55 second distance event.
John O Malra Stir, a novice at Beardsley links, surged to the national open title beating Seymington in the final rounds. The 4% Sophomore from Syreington showed swift drives around a waterlogged course on Liber day, with guidance from coach 10 Care tech.
The report notes P. August injured finger from a recent bout and his plan to heal by June to train for a semifinal against Kergesyn. Fergugon is praised as a hard rocker and August aims to be at his best to win.
The Brooklawn card scene features the Governor's Cup competition today with a large entry. The Women's Combination Handicap Joust will complete the day’s play, and several valuable prizes await winners as the round runs through Tuesday.
Report notes a contest between Green and others in the junior city teams series with unclear details. Mentions Giants lacking a game Sunday and a request involving Noble 20. Names such as Kevin and others appear, but the text is garbled and facts are partially obscured.
Local church league clash set Saturday afternoon as JMre MLE and Nowheld M E clubs meet. A later bout features Wildman Gould facing Canadian in a ten round decision at the ball pari in Weonsocket on September 28.
In the municipal tennis tour, A D Knox suffered a 76 4 defeat to Dan Sheeley, with matches still being played toward final rounds. Sheeley advances to the lower bracket final while others await completion of remaining ties before the week ends.
Reports from Atlantic City describe rivals D nas Willan and George Gurron of the Lyac Cy wi as top contenders in the national trap championships. Seaside Gun club captain Georgy We. Sivers remains undecided about entering the aimiuceur event, with a definite decision expected in a few days. J. C. Williams of New Amven is noted as a doubles champion in previous contests.
Report notes Fred Trudeau landed several large fish during a Nellie lug watch outing. One monster catch reportedly weighed around four pounds with a new rod in use. The event highlights a notable haul amid windy conditions and strong fishing interest.
Allen 10 boxing hopefuls ramp up for a Friday match against Wilson at Agawam Park L I with Red Cap Wilton as opponent. Promoter Alert predicts a win for Allen to challenge Angelo of Stamford in a return bout. Manager Melfecinie assigns Jawell Ens as assistant, noted as a smart ball player.
Pittsburgh beat St. Louis 11 to 0 as Morrison pitched well with runners aboard. Maranville collected five hits in seven at bats, while Selle and Barfoot split pitching duties allowing 14 hits in two innings. The Pirates narrowed the gap on the Giants and moved into second place.
Seaside Park bicycle races moved to Setgiae Sunday after officials delayed races due to the American Legion track meet and rain. The event was postponed from Labor Day and rain again forced a delay with no new date announced. the board seeks contact with John Mccormack.
A New York State Athletic Commission inquiry led to the suspension of a black boxer, his manager William E. Palmer, and his second W. L. McCarner after an investigation into events from last Tuesday. The action follows allegations and bias concerns raised by the commission during the probe.
In the National amateur golf championship at Brookline, W P Seeley, state amateur champion, fell to Bob Gardner six up in the first round. Gardner, a two time national title holder, led five up after 18 holes and eased off in the afternoon. Gardner advances to meet Bobby Jones in the second round.
H W Barker former Harvard player and newcomer to Brooklawn golf defeats C G L Warner two up in the final match of the second sixteen in the Presidents and Vice Presidents cup tournament. Barkey has a fine refutation as a golfer with many Boston section appearances. The Hubbard Wheeler match in the final round of the first sixteen is the only one yet to be played.
St Louis Browns move into first place in the American League with a 19 to 4 victory over Cleveland while New York loses twice to Boston. St Louis sits one half game ahead of New York as the standings show St Louis at .507 and New York at .336.
The ladies' tournament begins today at Byardsie Park, with the qualifying rounds held on the Jinks course. The busy professional plans another tournament for men over 59 years old later this week.
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