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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
11
In a abbreviated seven inning game, Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 2 to 0. The Pirates managed little offense as Brooklyn pitchers held the hosts to a quiet output. Errors and timely hits by Brooklyn produced the only runs, sealing a shutout victory.
Skiptown board reveals a new director of athletics planned for the city. Coach Cabin assigned release while Canil faced student dissent. Rumors place Bridgeport High’s Fred A. Anon as a candidate amid ongoing search for a successor.
A garbled report from New Vor describes Johnston III cancelling tennis matches after a telegraphic missive from Providence. The telegraph allegedly ordered a broad decorum change affecting interleague play as the federation receives conflicting instructions from Western and Eastern associations amid unclear dates and venues.
Alexa Stirling of Atlanta defeated Mrs H Rows of Hamilton Ontario in the second round of national ladies golf championship play at Ottawa. Cecil Teitelbaum, British champion, defeated Miss Dows Chambers of Ireland. Stirling showed improvement in her 36 hole match, the strongest exhibition yet.
A detailed account of a British versus American golf match featuring George Duncan and Ate Mughsil, with reports from the Garden and Shade Mcéaggan period. The piece notes the professional presence of Robert Andes and mentions amateur champions Zerolus Goniectest and BeMley, highlighting the tension and competitive atmosphere.
A fragmented 1920s style piece centers on Mrs Babe Ruth and her views on a star player, naming George as the focus and discussing home runs. It references box seats, World Series expectations, and public attention around Ruth and his wife’s opinions as media attention grows.
Reports from Whaven describe a varsity struggle with a chance for a win as the team drives the field with a series of downs and a late touchdown by Miller and Jatkas. Camerrinat coverage notes a high scoring game with key plays by Wray, Leary, Howe, and Avankete, while New York gossip lists other teams and players.
The text surveys golf and tennis icons in a rapid, fragmentary stream. It references Vincents Tilden, Davis Cup prospects, Tex Rickard, and a constitutional note about high school athletic dress codes. Reading is challenged by garbled phrasing and stray names.
New York boxing officials warn clubs indoors must enforce the no smoking rule or risk revocation of licenses or permits. The commission issued an order to all clubs stressing adherence to state regulations governing conduct during competitions. Meanwhile Middletown reports show the Wesleyan team arranging practice with mentions of players Marsona Green Berlew and Soeriggins as captains assist in shaping the squad.
St Louis September 21 Hartles Johnson of St Paul defeated Francis Ouimet in the national championship as the former amateur and open champion faltered on the links. Ouimet, unable to capitalize, fell behind early and failed to recover, with opponents including Teguc Gillice and El Bunning securing decisive wins in the match play.
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