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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1922

Page

16

Cleveland Bantam Defeats Lynch in Slow Fifteen Round Bout

Jack Wotta of Cleveland won a judges' decision over Joe Lynch of New York after fifteen slow rounds. The bout featured cautious early rounds with crowd boos and intermittent exchanges, Wolfe and Lynch trading moments of offense, and a tame finish. In the undercard, Terry Martin beat Frankie Jerome in twelve rounds, and Charles McKenna defeated Vassel Pearline in a six round bout.

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Wheway to Enter In American Legion Athletics

Abert Wheway, clerk of the Board of Recreation, named as Connecticut representative for the American Legion athletic championship in New Orleans from October 16 to 20. He will compete in three events including the 100 yard dash 20 yard row and individual rifle competition. Wheway, a former marksman with the 23rd Artillery Battery B, aims to win one of the three events. He departs October 12 for Louisiana along with other state entrants.

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Masons Prepare for Final Game Against New Haven Nine

Bridgeport Masonic baseball team meets Olive Branch of New Haven at Feasida Park for the season finale. Elm City men sharpened lineup for the tilt at 2 o clock on October 6 on Diamond 2. Lynch appears set to lead, with signals from Cotu Site FOMMer Gristitu stadium in Columbus Ohio and a signing decision pending. Lynch is reported to be earning about 6000 dollars.

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Brass to Play Waterbury Team at Spanide Park

The Bridgeport Brass Company baseball team faces the Waterbury Marvel Foundry team in a return game tomorrow afternoon at Spanide Park. A 12 inning 2 to 1 Waterbury win by Parke CiG’s squad two weeks ago set the stage for a Brass City rebound. Eddie Reilly will call strikes and pulls, with Whaley handling the bases.

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Lone Star Jr football benefit dance

Benefit dance by the Lone Star Jr football team will be held tomorrow evening at the Warfield Fire House on Tunxis Hill Road. The Stars are set to meet teams at 135 pounds in city or state competition. For games call Noble after 6 pm or write to manager at 14 Lesbla street.

Lone Star Jr Warfield Tunxis Hill Stars

World Series Contenders Second Base Players Spotlight

A fragment on 1900s second basemen from Giants and Browns, praising Frank Frisch and Marty McManus as rising stars. Notes Frisch’s shift from third to second, speed, arm, and hitting left or right-handed. Also lauds Ward of the Giants as a strong fielder and dangerous batter, with McManus developing into a top second baseman for the Browns.

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Little Things of Baseball Play Important Part Series

Ed Collins continues a seven part Tele gram feature on minor factors shaping World Series outcomes. He recalls 1910 Athletics vs Cubs scouting habits, 1919 pitching tells, 1924 practice misperceptions, and a famed 1910 Cubs trick play. He notes DeVore’s legends, a fall 1910 second-base memory, and a curveball that decided a key strikeout. Tomorrow, what the test of the player may mean to a World Series.

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Reading International League report unclear score

In Reading and Syracuse segments the text is garbled with mixed names and numbers. The readable parts show a baseball or cricket style score sequence and player references, but key details are illegible, making it impossible to confirm teams, dates, or outcomes.

Tunney Posts Forfeit For Return Bout With Greb

Gene Tunney, Lorimer light heavyweight champion, sent a formal challenge to Harry Greb for a return title bout after Greb captured the crown in the spring bout at Madison Square Garden. Greb faced suspension but sought reinstatement, while Tunney offered the forfeit of 2600 dollars to bind the challenge.

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