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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1922

Page

8

Double Victory by Locals Amid Erratic Play at Waterbury

Waterbury hosts a twin bill where Gene McCann's brown derbies win both games. First game features costly errors by Long and Schmehli. Schmehl misplays on Stauffer and Rdgros’ double steal helps Kingdom score. In the second, inability to hit and Anderson's savvy cost Waterbury, Irving drives runs, Doxahue adds a pair, and Cosgrove, Fiedler, and Rodrigues contribute in a rugged, error-filled affair.

Waterbury Gene McCann Brown Bitches Long Schmehli Anderson Fuller Uqual Tuck Schmehl Stauffer Roller Let Kingdom Marty McDonald Schauffer Kinsie Irving Sthree Baneg Rodrizuos Grouder Palle Stutfer Lotius Eingle Br. Fiedler Doxahue Pasa Teal Cosgrove Don Schauffel Fuhlers Falk Torphy Sly Rodrigues Fred- Verto Irving McCorry Bridgeport Bamerich Neee Iedhler Serpanty Miller Tft Ea Irving Driguez Qi Faik SmiGh Ceenvensmen Waterblay Nio & McCarry Rf i “Dorpay Coasrove Tang Schmchissone Schanftel C Weve McDonald Wees Yeuller Aevy Ubridgepo Bares Rodriguez Kingdon Fledler Smith Shack bell—Smith Conroy Schang Hope Emmerich Ae ‘Pipcier Milier Rf Surving Rodrigvex Hing Jonnson LePard Tan Donahue Stalen Basra Costrove Rodrighes Oftadérson Sy Andean A Y LePard Bath—Anderson Dires—Waters

Arrow Teams Keeping Busy in Stratford Championship Chase

The Arrow club football and baseball teams plan a busy schedule with the second game of the championship reruns against the Stratford All-Stars for the title. Arrow players Fetche Barnish Nelison iery Paulett Ioylt and others are listed for tryouts. The Arrow Juniors begin practice at Franklin field with Salmon Colifous Hendrickson Hine Bollager Boliver Hunyag Jobson among those invited to report.

Arrow Stratford Arrows The Arrow Cuba Eam Franklin Field Fetche Barnish Nelison Iery Paulett Ioylt Frank Hafeld Salmon Colifous Hendrickson Hine Bollager Boliver Hunyag Jobson

Fitzpatrick Chosen Captain of Bridgeport Cross Country Team

Fitzpatrick was unanimously elected captain of Bridgeport High School’s cross country team before its first practice at Reanide Park. A veteran of three seasons, he has consistently placed high. The squad will hold practice at Seaside Lo Beardstey Park and faces Chorite, Bristol, Meriden, and New Britain this season.

Tagk Fttzpatrick Bridgeport High School Reanide Park Fitzpatrick Hag Laways Avan Lo Beardstey Park Chorite Bristol Meriden New Britain

Esther Gerrish Leads Brooklawn Women Fall Handicap Round

Esther Gerrish topped a field of 16 golfers in the Brooklawn Country Club qualifying round for a women’s fall handicap competition. She posted a 9 over par score with a 10 handicap to win low net and low gross, earning top honors and setting up match play pairings for the upcoming rounds.

Misa Esther Gerrish Brooklawn Country Club W. B. Lushar A. Thornoury A. Fish H. Fish Secon R. B McEldowney E.G. Mayo Misa N. B. Middleprook Ve Ro Adama Fos Wiliams Va M. TE. Waldo D. F. Wheeler

Albany 10 Close at Newfield Today

Gene McCann's Americans aim to finish the season strong at Eagle Street pasture against Albany. Albany spoiled locals in three of four meetings and seeks revenge as McCann fields his best lineup for a close game amid a busy schedule this week with Hartford and Worcester on the docket.

Gene McCann Americans Albany Eagle Street McCanns McCany Li Makers Dave Bur Hartford Worcester Bridgeport Pittsfield Arinl Newsda Fess

Allen to Fight Chick Kansas at Ridgewood Club

Johnny Ted Allen travels fast toward a comeback and will meet Chick Kansag in a 2 ten round semi final at the Ridgewood Sporting Club, New York, Saturday night. The bout follows Allen’s recent victorious run as he eyes Young Angelo and a possible state title, with a much anticipated 12 round main event looming between Samtry Trood and Joalngy Summers.

Johnny Ted Allen Chick Kansag Ridgewood Sporting Cub New York Allen Lotan Jten Higlary Wix Young Angelo Samtry Trood Joalngy Summers

Wheway Named State Director for Legion Athletics

Al Wheway, longtime Fairfield County Recreation and American Legion official, was selected as state director of Legion athletics. He will oversee all athletic meets and plans to establish baseball bowling and basketball leagues statewide, with announcements due next week. Fred Johnson, a young pitcher acquired by the Giants from San Antonio, is described as a strong hitter and pitcher.

al Wheway Bord Ag Recreation and Ethletic Fairfield County American Legion Studer Aimericcan Legion Wheway Ther Pody Ace Ua Fia Fred Johnson Giants San Antonio Altter

Giants Beat Cubs in Tight Baseball clash

New York Giants win 5 to 4 over Chicago in a tense game as Nehf struggles with one bad inning. Umpire banishes a pitcher for disputing a strike, and another is ejected for throwing a glove into the stands.

New York New York Giants Chicago Mearmick Caither Art Amth Giants Ned

Anderson selects team to enter Manchester meet

Coach Al Anderson plans to enter Bridgeport A.C. at the South Manchester meet on September 23. Key athletes include Lew Quigley and A. DeMenna, with several teammates unavailable for the Iowa lean event. The relay team and multiple field event participants are listed among a large squad, aiming for another point-scoring performance.

al Anderady Bridgeport A. C South Manchester Geome Fay Ihis Weel Anderson Ito Whelan Shane Val Alex Aliyon Saur Manchester Conah Anderson Lew Quigley A. DeMenna H. Deher G. Hayne G. Lee McGuire C. Ryder Rayburn Shemwong L. Shea PT. Weleh J. Weider R. Gendron FT Bernstein W_ Basse Curley, Goodman, Z. Weiek, HR Petterdam L. Squires Ron—. Prunaiesey Qh. Quigley Jir. Carrall G Duibis KR. Warren J. Patrick A. Hanna A. Hubbard A. Lee A. McCabe R. Sherwood HK. Shutfles Walder Mackay H. Berstein H. Berstein, and Are Seadman 2 Van—F. Sent Joares, IL Sagal Chatto George Gram Tymp K Menard A. Dimenna Dover G. Duibir C. Jepson J. McGuir McGabe J. Welch Weener Calne Gad W. Lathold

Hilltop grid resumes practice at Seaside Park

Fifteen more out for Hilltop team report shows 19 new candidates reporting to Coach Robbing. The squad held a conditioning session with a mile run and ball handling drills as uniforms arrive for the next scrimmage against Derby planned for Wednesday.

Tieridgeport Couth Rokhing Mgnt Robbing Imarh Tobbins

Delaney Withdraws From Monday Bout At Woonsocket

Delaney will not fight Monday. His manager Al Jennings says Delaney does not wish to risk further injury after recent surgery. The bout is moved to Stanford with middleweights on the Stamford card. Eddie Muck, under Jennings, will also appear on the Stamford card.

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All Bridgeports to Play Nine Games This Season

All Bridgeports football jenn under manager Ralph Cangane will hold a practice tonight at the foot of the street bridge at eight o'clock. Candidates expected. Cangane has booked nine dates and is ready to sign up any team in the state. Schedule includes teams from Slew Brith Valley Parks Torrington Waterbury Bristol and New Haven. Open date set for October 7.

All Bridgeport Ralph Cangane Rsh Prittic Cangane Myeady and Igtanxious Bames All Martfords Nutnaegs Torrington Waterbury Bristol Willams New Haven All Buidgenorts

Joe Rosenthal Goes for National Title Meet

Joseph Rosenthal the Bridgenort cycle champion and New England title holder sails to Atlantic City for the Nations championships this Saturday. He scored 28 points at Hengide Park in the recent meet and has trained intensely for strong showings against top riders from across the country.

Joseph Rosenthal Bridgenort New England Tainy Atlantic City Satur Rosenthal

Mrs O'Dell Reaches Semi in Beamsley marks event

Mrs O'Dell defeated Miss Pas 3 up over 18 bales to advance to the Beamsley women's Rol tournament semi finals yesterday. Della puttin Wey showed extraordinary driving and accuracy as she faced Alisa Veit for a finals berth, with the round to determine the other finalist set for Friday.

M. O'Dell Beamsley Mwarkay Miss Pas Della

Dr Rowe Wins In Beardsley Play

Seven golfers competed in a Mae fe pannd at le tournament for mien 34 at Beardsley park court yesterday. Dr OT Runge led the field with a 62 and was followed by Wilton Mionardsay in second with 42. Others scoring included I B Smirk 47 Vol Osborne 10 J Wooler 4 Whe Haunt Richerdson and Edward Mang Heid with 48s.

Mien Beardsley Park Courte Runge Bross Ble Wilton Mionardsay Beardsley Inks I. B. Smirk Vol. Osborne Wooler Haunt Richerdson OT Rowe Dre Adaing Edward Mang Heid

Amateur league trams eye new entrants and local teams

A fragment describes potential entries for an amateur league including the Crane Company and Bridgeport Rangers. The Holligter Whistles may join, though secretary Jove Booth has not decided on their eligibility.

Ute Feta Tie Stata Aretor Boneus Jove Booth Orighdle

Former Hilltop Captains Head to Georgetown

Mauy Skane and Orta Seur depart Saturday for Georgetown University. Skane, captain of the track team in 1921, and Seur, a last season football leader, leave Milller School as two versatile athletes with past distressing injuries. Both coaches say they can perform at peak when needed and expect to train with prospective rivals.

Mauy Skane Orta Seur Wiltl Georgetown Universe Skane Saur Hela Milter School Sadr Rae Anderson Saane Tracy Teun Sansisto Hymidant Sanur Shane Tan Ar Songustic Iici Hunt Coren Anderson Cound

Fairfield Tigers Ready to Start

The Fairfield Tigers, a Fairfeld Tiger American Legion unit, aims to book semi pro teams in city or state. Last season they went 7-2-1 with 168 points for and 35 against, and list a string of upcoming opponents and players, with practice set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Fairfeld Tiger-American Legion Fairfield Tigers Tigers Aheiy Appenen Theery Atheso Joseph's Avous Tigers Moshiswis Suara II Wipers Herre Geeena Abpanisou Iwurick Smith Neisant Riddly J. Boule Leazinsly Cada Sebick Youngs W Fargon de Reig J, Peterson Norris J. Hall Withun Wardle Osmithy

Forst to Coach Naugatuck Team in Big Conference Move

Brigepork jit nos tare a £ 008 Waldent gts season. Naugatuck eyes William P. Stapleton and Connie Lew Bridgeport Lean connections. Tarst plans signings as Karst and Stapleton approach conference night to decide players and opponents for the season.

Brigepork Ino Pita Abiteito Canm William P. Stapleton Naugahe Railrack Connie Lew

Yankees and White Sox split as scores hinge late

Report notes a split doubleheader with the White Sox winning the opener 7 to 3 and the Yankees taking the second 6 to 3. Mentions late nerves about a pitching string and notes players Murray Behan Fater and Schalk in brief game context.

Albany Trims New Haven 9 to 1 in baseball game

Albany defeated New Haven 9 to 1 as Brown pitched well and the offense featuredvanbeke Brown and Wilson. Highlights include two base hits by Haegrmye Donovan and ndyke and several sacrifices. New Haven left runners on base and managed little against Albany's pitching.

Albany Brown Vanbeke Wilson Haegrmye Donovan Ndyke Cal New Haven Doncake Donoven Ta Murphy Donevic P Brown Bruce Uy Brown Oykowski Tye Owsitt Taylor Martin Rest Wilean Cykow Tayiar Lear Emmer Ee Donovan Landrite

Upsets Mark Women’s Middle States Tennis in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Rocker Club, three upsets highlighted today’s Women’s Middle States tennis events. Greenwich’s Mary LHeaton upset Gill 64, and Philadelphia’s Eleanor Coyt stunned the favored Gill 63, while Miss Newton of Philadelphia defeated Miss Bais and Mrs. M. Dufe in close sets. Survivors include Edith Sigourney, Miss Helen Wills, and Miss Molly Whayer among others advancing in singles.

Philavdelphia Philadelphia Mary Lheaton Greenwich Eleanor

Twin Oaks Seeks Football Practice Ahead of Season Tryouts

Twin Oaks invites former players and anyone wishing to try out for football reports Friday at 9 p.m. at Grand and Lexington avenues corner. Club aims to reclaim last year’s form with a strong squad and new talent.

Twin Oaks Grand and Lexington Avenues

Big boxing bout draws near at Hanover Park

About 1,000 local fans expected to attend the Shugrue Kaplan fight at Hanover Park tonight with Gates opening at 8 30. Local fighters Tackie Mason Tracy Ferguson and Kid Puffe also on the card along with a brass band and fife and drum corps. Promoters forecast the season’s largest gate with net receipts over 15 000. Tickets on sale until four this afternoon.

August Mason Johnny Shugrue Irle Waterfury Louis Kid Kaplan Morldey Waterbury Meriden Eld Shugrue Ggatera Kid Wagner Graptai Kaplen Uve Isa Tighter Kaplan Fang Shagree Pete August Tracy Ferguson Wallingford Wildman Gotld

Browns Slip as Red Sox Win in St Louis

St Louis fell behind after halftime to Boston as the Red Sox defeated the Browns. The loss widens St Louis’s gap to four and a half games behind the pennant leaders while Sisler rests with an injured shoulder and is uncertain to return this week.

ST. Louis Browns RED Sox St.louis St. Lows New York Boston Star Yankees Chicago Browns Pees Stelen Cosenee

Gertrude Ederle to Swim Next Week at Brighton Beach

Teen swimming sensation Gertrude Ederle set to make her final outdoor appearance of 1922 in an open-air pool at Brighton Beach. The event aims to lower world records for 200 and 220 yards with a handicap format to showcase her speed. Ederle has broken eight world records recently, all at Brighton, and won the Joseph P Lay Cup for the 2 1/2 mile international ocean swim.

Gertrude Ederle Brighton Beach Misa Ederly Marvel Wom‘a Swimming Association

Braves Prompt Locker Room Talk Sparks Yet Another Prospect

A garbled report discusses George Oeschser, brother of Joe, linked to the Braves. Mentions a 180 pound land weigh and a college box star Big Jack of Control, with Yankees involvement to tame a wild delivery.

George Oeschser Joe Braves Hix Big Jack St.Macy's College Séertiepr Yankees

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