Sisler Awarded Trophy for Best All Around Player
The Bridgeport Telegram notes Walter Sisler won the American League trophy for being the best all around player. The report also covers Grand Circuit horse races at Columbus with Abbé Date beating Henry Direct in 2:01 1-4 time, and details from several heats including Finvarra, Sinque, Alta Quest, and others.
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Sisler First Sacker of Browns Wins New Honor
George H. Sisler of the St Louis Browns, longtime star and leading first baseman, won the American League trophy for his service during the 1922 season. His name will be first inscribed on a $100,000 baseball Monument to be erected in Gast Potomac Park, Washington, D C, and presented to the government as a memorial to the national sport. Ed Rommel ranked second in the voting, with Ray Schalk and Joe Bush among other top finishers.
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White Sox
Joe Bush
New York
Eddie Collins
Busk
Ericsson Takes Harlem Vocational School Post as Coach
K and Ericsson, former Bridgeport trade school coach, becomes instructor in drifting and basketball coach at Harlem Vocational School New York. Local fans fear friction with instructors led to his departure from the lead school. His salary will nearly double. The school serves more than 2500 pupils with coaches for every sport. He previously built three state trade school baseball titles and two basketball titles, and his team won in A U competition.
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Al Shriver Holds Cards to Four Hits in Dodgers Win
Brooklyn notes Shriver with four hits allowed as the Dodgers beat the St Louis Cardinals 8 to 1. St. Louis struggles in the game with Shriver dominating, while the Dodgers offense builds a lead.
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Sid Marks Ill Halts Surf A. A. Show
Sid Marks fell ill with appendicitis forcing cancellation of the Surf A. A. main event bout with Joe Tipitz. Promoter McKenna sought Pete Hartley as a substitute for the Canadian, but Tipitz refused and the entire card was scrapped to protect patrons.
Yale Bates Football Game Set for 3 P M
Yale and Bates clash in New Haven with a 3 PM start on Saturday. Traffic detours due to road repairs on Chapel Street and Deroy Avenue send motorists to the bowl via Edgewood Avenue and Central Avenue. Official parking will be arranged near the bowl.
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Bates to Present Light Lineup in Yale Game
Bates prepares for a tough football schedule as coach Oliver Cutts trims weight but keeps speed. Twenty players, led by Tarbell, Descoteau, Kemp ton, Price, Scott, Hubbard, Guiney, and Davis, head to New Haven for a season opener against Yale with a light yet confident squad.
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East West tennis match set at Forest Hills grounds
Arrangements near completion for the East West tennis contest between Californians and Atlantic Coast players at Forest Hills. Features include Tilden vs Johnston for the final, plus the Mallory Browne women’s match and Kinsey brothers’ opener.
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Pro League Not To Stage Series This Season
The Professional Man’s baseball league championship between the Lawyers and the Bankers will likely not be played this year. Initially planned after the league disbanded, the series was postponed as members left the city on vacations and failed to return in time. The Lawyers closed with six straight wins while the Bankers had four.
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100 Kilometre Race In New York Tonight
New York Sept 21 another 16 kilometre team bike race to cover about 62.5 miles will stage at the New York Velodrama track at 225th Street and Broadway Friday night. Twenty or more entrants expected include Mara and Crendu the last week’s winning combination and Goullet along with Whorriamphed in a 60 mile Newark event last Sunday.
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Hornets Set to Open 1922 Football Season
The Hornets of the North End prepare to start the 1922 football season against any city club in the 119 120 pound class. Players and aspiring tryouts should report to Oak Street tomorrow at 2 pm. Under manager Whitey Panton the team follows a successful fastball season with hopes for football success.
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North Ends to Meet Stratford Kaceys in Town League
The North Fidge and the Stratford Kaceys will compete for second prize honors in the Stratford Town league Sunday. The Waceys are confident they can beat the Avons, who won the prize for sharers.
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