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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
16
Bridgeport’s football squad trains for Sundays clash with the Army Corps, led by Coach Fred A Hunt. Hammill, Mitchell, and McCann join a lineup featuring Aggie stars and local talents as Hart aims to weld a cohesive eleven for the opener.
LL Heretao coach Devon A C in Melford calls the Devonites one of the strongest elevens in the region. Former star Bill Heretao returns home to boost the club as they prepare for Sunday games against Wal C and New Tae squads while traveling to South Nor to face Tiger.
Northern Direct, owned by A. Bulkley of Southport, is slated to race at Danbury Fair to break the half mile track record. Last year he clocked 2.08 3/4, surpassing a 2.09 1/4 mark, with a possible attempt on a Wednesday or Thursday next week depending on conditions. Bulkley, currently in Barrington, Mass, plans to bring the horse from Great Barrington if feasible. Northern Direct is touted as Fairfield County’s fastest horse and holder of the world half mile record.
Manager Frank of Lac Cresho 4. C. Football team negotiating with the Trojan team of Hartford to play the West Jungle eleven at Newfeld Park on Ort. If plans go through, local football fans will be important. Crashes will practice Sunday morning at the corner of Tay Stock Avenue and State Street at 70 AB. New candidates will be welcomed and given opportunities to meet the team.
Palitz, a Bronx welterweight, faced Dax in Hartford on Tuesday and plans a bout with Mike Morley in New London on Columbus Day. He previously showed strong form against New York’s Jack Britton and aims for a win, eyeing an indoor show in New England.
The Park City Giants and Shamrock Nine clash at Beast Park on Sunday with a nearly even matchup. The Giants hope to close their season on a strong note with solid performances from key players and a focus on baseball form and football prospects.
Carnegie 10 faces a light squad against Yale in New Haven on Saturday as the Cadets aim to upset the Bulldogs. Yale previously beat a veteran squad 44 to 6, while Tech hopes to field its strongest lineup led by Captain Anilurson and backs Moran and Britalinush in a Saturday clash.
The readable text mentions practicing holds and a foldsenort wide Edenl crash, with partial references to people such as Cait, Hines, and Ushi, plus places like Tet and Peo Wy. Details are scattered and largely unreadable, offering limited concrete events.
Devon opens the 1922 season at home against the New Haven Blues with a large home crowd expected. Coached by Rig Hl Bereta the squad aims to start strong as fans back their team on a Sunday matinee with a 3 PM kickoff.
Fiverushing hosts the Hal Community-Boumu championship series at Sea side Park after meetings with officials at the Board of Recreation. Gravcs Remkas to call the opening game with Tony Seiize in charge of game two. A coin toss will decide the third game if needed. Manager Pekar plans to use Larkin Germain and Senile. Otto Brana Bill Brisis and Lilla may join, pending decisions. Eligible players listed include Hail Community-Pranika Det Schrieber Lassen Raper Ralph Gussidyr Kablonsky McAndrews May Cgeghdy Kraak Neary Burke W Neary Jackowsly Tahason Layarg Soundviews W Bruzis O Arnais lito Poletr Wish Kish Woelgr intetley Melkines Grimialow Roars Tokin Germains and Sehillor.
In Boston the Red Sox were blanked by New York 1 to 0. Philadelphia defeated Washington 12 to 9. Other games and standings remain unsettled with several postponed matches still on the schedule.
Fragmentary report notes Fairfield High activities and a meeting with officials. The text references a Director Lyons, congressional items, and plans for a schedule or event with a focus on games, practice, and transportation among schools.
Stratford High and Shelton clash as Stratford fields a strong squad despite injuries. Coach Pratt plans a tactical game with captains Smith and Braatz leading. key players Be Gacy Sherved and Hare in support. Schedule includes Nov 29 Shelton at Norwalk and Nov 14 Shelton at Stratford with Fairfield and Norwalk visits later.
Bridgeport High School’s Red and Black Eleven, led by Manager Kenneth Ryan, prepares for a season opener against Ansonia High, 1921 state champion. Ansonia, boasting veterans and a strong 1921 record, is favored to win as Bridgeport works to overcome early-season coaching changes and inexperience among key players.
Manager says Jack Delaney has several offers including a Toverton Rhode Island bout on Columbus Day to box Mike O Dowd Pat McCarthy or Jack Carey. He also has an October 19 Providence card to box Jett for charity and a Woonsocket meeting with Pat Reed. Delaney plans multiple bouts in the near term.
The Berkshires and Stamford meet for the third time after two close games between Shires and St Mary's of Stamford. The Berkshires won the first 9 to 5, Stamford replied 5 to 3 in the second, and the lineup lists Berkshires hitters Higgins Poilées Zitnnyas Walker Norton St Gaffoney Dorkin Colgan and Me for the Shires with Morger Hammernick as catchers for the Saints and Rickarson Wunt Gagermack Ryton Walsh Foster Bammernick Me for St Marys.
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