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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1922

Page

16

Wheeler Defeats Strang In City Tennis Championship

Macy Wheeler, city singles champion and Yale Harvard player, won his way to the semi finals at Brooklawn Country Club by beating Dr R H W Strang in straight sets 6 3 6 4. Bucking hunt, Larsen, and Wheeler Jr also won matches as the tournament continued with doubles and women's rounds.

Bridgeport ‘Telegram Macy Wheeler Strang i Giants Straigh Wheeler DR. Strang Buckingham Larsen Wincin City Tennis George Macy Wheeler Yale-Harvard Brooklawn Country Club R. H.W. Strang Me Macy Hig F. E. Howler Hawley Ig Wa Hailey Brooklawn Factor E. Larsen George Foster Foster E. T Wheelos L. KK. Larsen G. Lineburgh Gordy G. Weldlich C. Weldlich W. B. Duddy

Polo Grounds Schedule Promises Grid Action This Fall

New York fans will see multiple football games at the Polo Grounds as the Army Navy game shifts to Philadelphia. The season runs from October 21 with Fordham vs Georgetown to November 18 with Columbia vs Dartmouth, plus several inter sectional showdowns including Notre Dame at West Point and Georgia Tech at Annapolis.

Polo Grounds Philadelphia New York Fordham Georgetown Columbia Dartmouth Gotham Penn State Syra Washington & Jefferson Lafayette Rutgers Louisiana State Carnell Darts Mouth Kansas U West Point North Carolina Yale Iowan

Legion to stage indoor track meet in Armory

The Harry G. Congdon Post American Legion plans an indoor track meet in late November at the Armory with running events including high jump and shot put. Organizer Whewsy has bid for Armory use and seeks AAU sanction, aiming to run at least two meets this winter. Local clubs Bridgeport A C and the Board of Recreation also plan events to ensure winter track action.

Harry G. Congdon American Legion Plang al Whewsy American Legion Athletic Whewsy Wheway Armory Bridgeport A. C Board of Recreation

Giants Beat Cubs 7 6 In Newark Bat Run Thriller

New York Giants win their sixth game by defeating the Chicago Cubs 7 to 6 in Newark. Ryan pitched three innings for New York, with Smith delivering key hits to push ahead. Cubs solidly rallied but wrong placement of bases loaded aided the Giants scoring.

NEW York Giants Chicago New York York Giants Ryan Nitter Smith Auing Newark Darnes Bratt Jonnarg Cubs Giants Statz Erry Aldridge Kaufmann Ted Sonex Siuel Bantroft Mequillan Bees Barnes Scott P. Jonnard Hollacher Bancroft Barber Frisch Kelly Aes Cuicago Ion O McQuillan Rea V. Barnes Jonnard Jones Stueland Quikun Ard Mir Groh Hequilia Fyan

Wills and Lenglen linked to Wimbledon world title clash

Philadelphia report says 16 year old Miss Wills of Berkeley may travel to Wimbledon next summer to face Mlle Susanne Lenglen for the world championship. If Lenglen retires, Molle Mallory and Wills could contend, with Elizabeth Ryan and Beamish as top English rivals. Wills defends the US girls title at Philadelphia Cricket Club.

Philadelphia Mlle Susanne Lengles Wimbledon England Miss Wills California Berkeley Cal Lenglen Beamish United States Philadelphia Cricket Club

Fight On Wednesday Delmont Brown Bout Postponed

The twelve round planned clash between Gene Delmont of Memphis and Harry Brown of Philadelphia has been rescheduled to next Wednesday. They will now fight ten rounds at Pinetree A. C. in Portland Maine.

Gene Delmont Memphis Harry Kid) Brown Philadelphia Pinetree A. C Portland

Doubleheader at Newford Park for Tuberculosis fund

A benefit doubleheader is set for tomorrow afternoon at Newford Park. The 2 pm opener features the undefeated General Electric nine facing Bridgenor Firs. The second game pits American Chain against Remington Arms in an Industrial League match.

Newford Park Emmayes’ Tuberculosis Association General Electric Park City Bridgenor, Firs Remington Arms

O'Dell Reaches Final In Beardsley Park Women’s Championship

Mrs. M. O'Dell defeated Miss Vest three up to advance to the final round of the women’s golf tournament at Beardsley Park rinks. Her excellent putting and driving highlighted the match. O'Dell will face Whitnay in a 36 hole final today for the championship.

Hartford to Play Twin Bill Sunday

Gene McCann's Americans will play Hartford in a double header at the Bagie street pasture. The Sunday game is advanced from Wednesday to create a twin bill. Hartford’s schedule notes idle Monday, then Worcester on Tuesday, with games in Hartford Wednesday and Thursday and a season finale in Pittsfield on September 24.

Gene McCann Martford Bagie Street Worcester Hartford Pittsfield

Bernie Wefers Jr to enter Notre Dame

Bernie Wefers Jr of the New York A C, holder of the Metropolitan A A 220, 440 sprint titles, will join Notre Dame University this fall. The Mercury Footnotes says he will depart west soon and be a valuable addition to Coach Rockne's track squad as a top class 190 220 and 440 yards performer. He is also a capable baseball player but will likely focus on track at Notre Dame.

New York Bernie Wefers, Jr Notre Dame

Miss Stirling Defeats Ontario Title Holder in Toronto

Miss Al Stirling of New York, former American and Dominion champion, defeated Ada MacKenzie, Ontario title holder, one up in the third round of the Canadian women's championship at the Toronto Golf Club course, on September 14.

Toronto al Stirling New York Ada MacKenzie Ontario Dominion Toronto Golf Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nys R. W. Hall J. W. Wheeler B. Brown T.W. Grumman F. B. Hawley Miss A. Chapman B. Neithercut H. Grandage M. B. Waldo L. Snyder Chapman H. Wheeler J. Storrs A. Chapman Grindalge Louis Snyder EH. Wheeter Legion Hhiss Wills Ward Hat CO Cannon St Main ST BT A O'Dell Miss West Bernie Wefers JR Miss Stirling Holdel Koppenheimer Howland
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