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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1922

Page

9

Wheeler Advances in City Tennis Tourney at Bridgeport

In Bridgeport on September 14, 1922 Wheeler Jr. reaches the third round in a city singles tennis event, defeating Grumman 6-3 6-1 while notable rivals Buckingham Weidlich, Larson and Foster also win. Hawley edges Moulton as Wheeler faces Hawley in an upcoming clash. women’s singles progress includes multiple matches and upcoming second round pairings.

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Hearn Will Be Five Minute Man For Yale Football

Yale plans a limited use strategy for Charlie O Hearn to enter games in short flashes. The goal is to preserve his condition and keep him fresh for key moments while providing an offensive spark. Coach Tad Jones and staff aim to exploit O Hearns explosiveness during critical plays and rest him during long drives.

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Sisler Injured. Browns Face Major Setback This Season

Baseball fans lament George Sisler's likely missing season after a right arm ligament strain from Monday's Detroit game. The St. Louis Browns rely on him as a star, hoping he can return for one more game to tie Ty Cobb's major league hitting streak record. Sisler had a long hitting streak since July 27 with 76 straight games with at least one hit.

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Tendler Moran bout set for Monday at New York Velodrome

Lew Tendler trains for a fifteen round clash with Pat Moran of New Orleans at the New York Velodrome on 225th Street and Broadway. Frank Flournoy schedules a twelve round semi final between Bobby Michaela and Andy Thomas. Moran has defeated two Tendler stablemates and argues he can outpoint Tendler despite past fights with Benny Leonard.

New York Lew Tendler Nis Pat Moran New Orleans 225Th Street Broadway Frank Flournoy Bobby Michaela Andy Thomas Thomas Pete Hartley Moran Tendler Harry Kid) Brown Tiplitz Phil Glassman Benny Leonard New Orleana Leonard Fel

Toronto Soccer and Boxing Schedule Amid Trials

In Toronto on September 15 the University of Toronto soccer team faces leading colleges and amateurs, with boxing plans uncertain. Indiana Inv clashes and Princeton are noted for October 3 as a potential main event. Prosecutor Rowley will pursue action against combatants on Labor Day. Pat Moore versus Joe Lynch headlines bantamweight claims in Indianapolis. Phi Bloom heads to Denver for a 12 round welterweight decision bout with Frankie Murphy at the Stock Yards Auditorium.

Oronto University of Toronto United States Indiana Princeton Earl Rowley Laporte County Suite Legal Department Pat Moore Joe Lynch Ica Pion Indianapolis Ind Phi Bloom Brooklyn Denver Frankie Murphy Stock* Yards

Dodgers win game on errors in Brooklyn series opener

Brooklyn defeats Cincinnati 2 to 2 as Cincinnati errors drive the early lead. Roush’s suspension for arguing with an umpire ends. he returns today. Unclear details and misspelled names reflect the era’s imperfect reporting.

Brooklyn Brooklin Fimt Cinccinnati Cincinnati Roush

Cornell Opens Season With Sixty at First Practice

About sixty varsity football hopefuls appeared at Avurant Field for Cornell's opening practice. Gilmour Dobie, Rey Huot, and Clyde Mayer led two sessions, with plans for twice daily workouts to complete preliminaries in a fortnight. Eddie Kaw, veteran scorer and captain, helped organize the returning lettermen while several seniors from last year met the squad amid the heat and sun. Some stars from last season and several vacancies due to graduation and scholastic ineligibility were noted.

Abaca. M Monquiros Avurant Field Cornell Gilmour Dobie Rey Huot Clyde Mayer Lathieres Doble Eddie Kaw George Ptann Floyd Ramsey Charles Cas Taft Ond Leonard Rane Wilson Dodge Lechter Fullack Brayman Jones Guilds Braymen Munna

Spanish tennis player defeats Watson Washburn in Germantown

In the National bonus singles fourth round at Germantown Cricket, Manual Alonso of Spain edged William Watson Washburn of New York in a tight match 3-6 6-3 9-7, then captained by Williams to another victory. Other results included Gerald L. Patterson routing Francis T. Munter and Vincent Leers beating Herbert J. Bowmen in straight sets.

Im. Stralant T. W. Grumman George Macy Wheeler Soint Helde Europe Sase Wheeler Grumman Wheelfer Watson Washburn Germantown Philadelphia Manual Alonso Af Spal Fuer Lo Toscaul Watson Wastihuri New York Ig Coy Heath States Witty William Tiden Pat Owdara Wood Eleaight Ira Briliant Spran Washburn Balanmovd Ted Alonso Washbury Cours Effter Alonso Visa Tadk Wishin Poimk Spanfire Holmston William M. Johnston Fran Howerd Uten Gerald L. Patterson Amnic Revenne Francis T. Munter Seabright Alefear Awsers Iin Robert Kinser San Francisco Vincent Leers Y. Starver Herbert J. Bowmen Richard Norrigg Willams Boston Valion

Cards Rally To Double Up Phillies In Split Twinbill

The Cardinals won both games at Philadelphia to pull into third place in the National League behind strong hitting from Ramos and Mendes. Cincinnati support carried the visitors with solid hitting in both contests, and the Phillies fell despite late rally attempts.

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Detrow Outhyt Triumphs in Athletics Opener

Detrow Outhyt led the Athletics to a 6 to 5 victory over Philadelphia in the season opener. He hit his 86th homer of the year in the third inning, clearing the left field fence as Ravenlake provided run support and pitcher DurAgiy held the defense.

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Senators Clash Boone Hard in Indians Win

Washington battered Boone, holding Cleveland to four hits as Washington won 5 to 1. Méagridie and Tuongan limited the Indians, while Washington’s offense produced the decisive runs to seal the four to one series victory.

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Dartmouth Grid Seventy Five Candidates Open Tryouts

Dartmouth announces 75 candidates for the 1925 gridiron squad with many named veterans and newcomers showing for the first day of practice. Notables include Leavitt Reeder Burke Calder Allen Harris Perry Walsh Wright Tolles and Brown from the 1925 team with additions from the Aoi and Boston College programs.

Aoi Gordon Blorkman McGahn Boston

Matthews to Meet De Toe as Foreign Contenders Spark Card

New York on September 18 reports the first appearance of Billy Matthews and Tibby Watson at Queensboro Stadium next Saturday evening. Matthews faces Billy De Toe, while Watson tackles Charlie Beveher in a card promising acid test of true merits amid tight circles.

New York Billy *Matithews Tibby Watson Queenshoro Stadium Jn Carning Matthews Billy de Toe Watscn Charile Beveher

Jake May Sold to Yankees for Next Season

Jake May, a left handed pitcher once with the San Francisco club, is reported sold to the New York Yankees for the upcoming season. Excluded details note the deal amid the club’s costly roster shifts as rivals fear his addition.

Jake May Cargina Southpaw Yankees San Francisco Jake

White Sox Gain Wallops Port Huron Team

Tea Walsh, first baseman for the Michigan Ontario league club, is transferred from Chicago Americans. He will report immediately after posting a .933 batting average and .934 fielding percentage for the recently ended season.

Port Huron Wich Tea Walsh Bisaman Chicago Americans

Yankees Outfield Must Adjust For West Coast Trip

Article argues Yankee outfield defense and positioning are crucial for a successful West Trip starting Wednesday. Emphasizes shift decisions by Miller Huggins, relies on Ruth and Speaker influence, and notes right and left handed batters require tactical fielding and adjusted alignments to blunt rival offenses.

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International League Hftrsi Game Sees Mixed Results

Report covers multiple ILHftrsi matchups with players like Lucy Teeary Dehaner Mastin and Clarive for City FOVIWOV UA, and Reading against Zatars with Freie Thomas and Teigresser. Notes second games, match conditions, and standout pitchers including Rochester and Buffalo matchups. mentions illness recovery of veteran Loonoreher and preference for Johnny Dundee or Pepe yer Martin.

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Browns Sign Fisher Ahern In Player Moves

Derraty and the Browns line nicked to two St. Louis xemi-pins. Ron Fisher, a pitcher, had been signed by the Yigem and Joe Ahern, a shortstop, has been taken on by Lee Fonk.

Derraty Browns St. Louis

Hartford Cops Doubleheader From Pittsfield

Hartford won both games of a doubleheader against Pittsfield, taking the first by a decisive margin and the second by a smaller margin. The scoreboard showed Hartford 2 Pittsfield 0 in game one and Hartford 7 Pittsfield 2 in game two.

Hartford Pittsfield

Pittsburgh doubles up Boston in twin bill

Pittsburgh defeated Boston in both games of a doubleheader led by Cooper and Morrison. First game scores were 8 to 6 with Boston mistakes and strong pitching from Cooper. Second game saw Morrison and Gasch contribute as Pittsburgh topped Boston again with solid relief and timely hitting.

Boston Seri Pittsnureh Cooper Morrison

Orange County Polo Team Prevails In 12 to 6 Victory

The Orange County polo team defeated the All Ireland squad by twelve to six in Philadelphia. The transpired match noted handicap conditions and featured key play by local teams and players from Beltimore and Philadelphia amid a day of regional polo activity.

Orange County Philadelphia All-Ireland Tria

Johnny Buff Favored to Beat Pancho Villa in Fifteen Rounds

In New York on September 13, Johnny Buff, American flyweight champion, faces Pancho Villa, Orient champion, in a fifteen round bout with Buff slight favorite. Both seek the world title held by Jimmy Wilde. the winner could earn a title shot next season. Preliminaries feature Nick Foley, Andy Tinks, and Johnny Drummie.

Johnny Buff Pancho Villa Johnny Butt Purcao Villa Orient Hagetanigat Kichets Jimmy Wilde Wide Bull Joe Linch Ming Brace Villa Manila Giveady Norea Nghoweight

Cooney Set for New Haven Showdown with Orioles

New Haven fans anticipate Johnny Cooney's return to the park for a Sept 25 27 clash against Baltimore in the Eastern League title pursuit. Manager Donovan bets on Cooney and Frank Woodward to solve Baltimore’s powerful lineup led by Dunn and bishop while Cooney’s lefty arm faces a heavy hitting array.

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Robins Recall Players From National League Club

Robins recall list of players from a national league club as part of a roster shakeup. Names appear garbled but indicate a wide range of recalled individuals and positions.

Trocking National Baseball Club

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