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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1922
Page
10
The Bridgeport Telegram reports the 1922 college football season opening with over 120 games listed for today. Yale vs Carnegie Tech headlines a double bill with many major programs highlighted, including Harvard Princeton Notre Dame and Navy not starting today.
Middletown Sept 68 seven Wesleyan players suffered injuries during a hard scrimmage on the football field. Wrenched hip torn ligament lame shoulder and ankle injuries plagued Adams Conway La Canke Stuc and Jacobs as veterans from last year. Head Coach Martin led a lighter workout than usual while freshmen vs varsity practice followed.
Syracuse University plans a western football trip next season with a game at Lincoln against Nebraska on Thanksgiving Day and a second game near Chicago likely the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The Nebraska game at Archbold Stadium on November 4 will be a return visit for the Corn Huskers.
The garbled note suggests Rogers Hornsby may become the tenth batter this year to hit .400, challenging Babe Ruth as this season’s home run leader.
Shampion Jack Mritton prepares to fight Jimmy Kelly of Harlem in twelve rounds to a decision in Havana Cuba on October 10. He will receive guaranteed $7 509. Britton and manager Dan Morgan sail for Cuba on Saturday. The victor is in excellent shape for the bout and shoulders outpoint Welly.
New Haven fans are set for another chance to see their minor league champions in action. George Weiss has booked the Boston Red Sox to play an exhibition at the ball park this Sunday afternoon, with New Haven facing the American Leaguers. Pughing Gordie Prats and Gil Gardell will join Pinky Dare in the infield, Piercy the former New York pitcher will manage, and John Collins Joy Harris Val Pratt and George Surg are among Boston stars likely to appear. Mike Menosky, former New Haven outfielder, is also noted.
Bridgeport hosts the Second Army Corps tomorrow at Newfield Park for a 3 o'clock kickoff. Joe Waters referees as Coach Hunt eyes lineup selections with Fellly Hillo Pin likely at quarterback and Gayhor Luddy Bakes in the backfield. Visitors plan noon arrival and Elks Club hospitality after the game.
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