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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1922
Page
8
A collage of boxing and sports notes discusses Cobb Lajoie hitting records, Wills and Fulton fights, and a wave of international polo and Argentine rising prowess. It blends vintage athletic praise with speculative critique and light social jabs about coaching and crowds.
Figures like Daubert and Pipp drive top first basemen in both leagues. Sisler Burns and Grimes anchor the elite in the National League, while Blue and Kelly showcase standout defense and power. Giants, Cardinals, and Dodgers also field strong names, with Hall of Fame history shaping the era.
Tulsa Oklahoma September 25. Dave Danforth former major leaguer aimed to make a comeback this year but failed to catch on and is pitching solidly for the Real club of the Western League. He is associated with the St Louis Browns.
Cambridge Mass Sept 25 With opening game in sight Coach Bob Fisher of the Parvard varsity football team has nearly fixed his lineup for Saturdays clash with Middlebury. Zeskie Clark the Alaska born center. guards Wubbards and Charlie Grew. tackles Charlie Eastman and Phil Burkhardt. Ends and backfield candidates include Hartley Jenkins Braden Owens Chapin Coburn and Chic Tor.
All Ireland polo team eliminated from the Monty Waterbury Cup by Shelburne of America with an 18 to 9 score. All Ireland conceded six goals under handicap, and Shelburne advances to face the Argentine four in the semifinal.
New Milford’s baseball outfit lost 2 to 0 to the Danbury town team. Colonel Snover pitched for New Milford and allowed one run in the eighth inning, while Yates held New Milford scoreless. Unclear if more games this season will be played.
New York Giants defeated St Louis 6 to 4 in ten innings to clinch the 1922 National League championship. They can finish behind Pittsburgh only if all remaining results align. Yankees chase AL crown needing one more win with schedule split between Boston, Washington, and St Louis.
Carlton Molesworth, longtime Birmingham manager in the Southern Association, signed to manage the Columbus team of the American Association for next season. He succeeds Clarence Rowland, ex Chicago White Sox skipper, and previously served as a Pirates' staff prospect evaluator.
The Lone Star football committee reports a successful benefit dance held last Saturday. They announce open dates and invite junior teams in the city or state at 180 pounds to challenge. Call Noble 2698 after 6 PM or write after 6. They hope to hear from Mohicans for October 1.
The Bronx Elks defeated the Derby B P O team yesterday at Buddiesfield 7 to 5 in a dramatic contest that drew a record crowd. Both teams played a fine brand of ball and received a big ovation at the finish.
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