Ruth Punishment Too Drastic in Balldom Verdict
Bridgeport fans call Judge Landis sentence on Babe Ruth drastic as he sits out until May 20. Clark Lane Jr says owners will seek modification. Meusel and Piercy receive similar penalties, affecting Yankees and pennant chances and potential revenue. Ruth may still play spring exhibitions, with Major Leagues to meet in New York December 15.
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Bridgeport Baseball Club
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Meusel
Col. Rupert
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Bob ‘Meusel
BM Piercy
Piercy
Chicago
Gabe” Ruth
Buffalo
New York
Tandis
Fies
Baseball club silent on Landis ruling over Ruth and others
The Buffalo American League club and Reppert refused interviews about Judge Landis punishment for Babe Ruth Rob Meusel and BM Piercy for playing after the World Series. Judge Landis is due here tomorrow and Ruth plans to wait for official papers before commenting.
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Conte Leads In Billiards Tilt In New York
On December 6 Roger Conti leads Jake Schaefer Jr in an 8,200 point match after day two. Conti trails with 792 to 617 following evening scores while high runs and averages are reported for both players in ongoing contests.
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Conti
Jake Gehaefer
Behaefer
Schaefer
No 2 for Colonials in close win over Oaklands
The Celantal basketball team of the Bors Club won 16 to 15 against Oaklands in a tight contest. Sevess and Rich starred for the winners while Marcello and George shone on defense. Colonials face East End Athletics next Friday in Boye Club Gym at 5 oclock.
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Bogash Prepares For O'Dowd Title Bout At Pioneer Club
Louis Bogash trains for a 12 round bout with Mike O'Dowd at the Pioneer Club in New York. Fans saw Bogash look fit and fast in a workout with Jack Stone at Acorn, as his camp estimated his weight near 165 pounds. The fight at 10 PM is part of a card that also features a bicycle race at the Garden, drawing local sports fans.
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Acorn A
Joe Smith
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Hornsby to Seek 3-Year, 75 000 Per Period Contract
Los Angeles reports Roger Hornsby one of baseball's top hitters will request a three year deal from Branch Rickey president of the St. Louis Cardinals. The request calls for 75000 per year for the three year term. Hornsby also manages the Los Angeles team in the California Winter League.
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Cleveland's Son Weight Thrower At Harvard Freshmen
Cambridge Mass December 6 Francis Grover Cleveland son of the late president reported among twenty five Harvard freshmen for weight throwing events. Cleveland was football manager at Exeter and class president last year and is a promising shot putter. His brother Dick, who threw this weight on the Princeton track team, is also at Harvard as a first year law student.
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Bransfield Becomes Cubs Scout After Notable Playing Career
Kitty Bransfield, renowned first baseman, signed as scout for the Chicago Nationals in Chicago on December 6. He umpired in the Eastern and New England leagues since 1915, and previously played for the Pirates Phillies and Cubs from 1901 to 1919, later managing in Montreal after a brief Louisville assignment.
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Joe Smith Secures Match for Jack Stone in Fall River Bout
Joe Smith the Louis Bogash manager arranged a main event in Fall River this Friday night. Stone will face Jackie Clark as part of a card built around Hosach’s sparring partner Mike O Dowd in New York.
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Louis Bogash
New York
Jack Stone
Hosach
Mike O'Dowd
Jackie Clark
Fall River
O'Donnell Leads Pioneer Jra Past Methodists 87 to 19
Captain O'Donnell starred with eight field goals guiding Pioneer Jra to an 87 to 19 victory over Methodists. Lineups show Pioneer O'Donnell Cremins Stuart Meyer and others against Erickson Walvers Rogerson Thomas Mathews.
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Baseball Rumors Stir Around Giants Yankees and Dugan
Dope from New York hints Eddie Dugan may join the Yankees next season as a fit for the Izzy corner in the Huggins combination. Dugan tires of Philadelphia razzing and seeks a winning city. O'Dowd versus Bogash bout rumored to be in doubt as ring experts hear the fighter’s form has slipped.
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Connie Mack
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Eee
Clubs vow to fight Landis Ruth punishment
Bridgeport Baseball Club president Clark Lane says clubs will contest Judge Landis's ruling against Babe Ruth, noting Ruth's drawing power funds club treasuries and warning the decree will hurt baseball. Local voices vary from support to calls for whitewashing Ruth's sanction.
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Bridgeport Baseball Club
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Mr. Lane
Waltersville Night School team tops city basketball division
The Waltersville Night School team beats an opponent by a five to out score in a city league game. The Waltersville lineup features Charles Carlite Sealat Mike Pete and Carlo with a center. The night school quintet has won three straight and aims to capture the city division title.
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Tenpin Opener Puts Naugatuck Rivalry on Home Court
Tonight the C Bowling League opens at the local council home with Naugatuck as the guest. Local lineup includes Lou Dewey Dave Musante Jimmy Kelly Jack Dondero Pete Pastor Bill Malone and Jim McCullough.
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Lou Dewey
Dave Musante
Jimmy Kelly
Jack Dondero
Pete Pastor
Bill Malone
Jim McCullough
Crasho and Lenox A C to Stage Rematch
Crasho and Lenox A C football elevens will meet next Sunday at Newfield Park after last week's unsatisfactory contest. Managers reached terms easily and Fred Warner asks Lenox players to assemble at the clubhouse tonight at 7:30.
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Lenox
Yale's Boxing Captain Out
Yale boxing captain George E. Brewer Jr of New York will miss the coming season due to a severe left hand injury. He was a top performer on the squad and his absence will be felt. A new captain will be named soon.
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George E. Brewer, Jr
New York City
Yale
Brewer
Big Deals In Air At Minors Meet And Giants Talks
John McGraw arrives to discuss a possible deal bringing Ralph Shinners from Indianapolis to the Giants. Garry Herrmann reportedly arranged a separate San Francisco transaction worth 25000 dollars involving Cavendy and several Frisco players. The Arbitration Board continued its session with major disputes unresolved, while Eugene McCann and Bridgeport Club delegates attend.
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Bridgeport
Hhe O'Neil
Sports Snapshots Across Cities Include Boxing And Basketball News
Chicago owners of the American and National Leagues will meet in New York on December 15 where Judge Landis will address the 1922 season. In New York a magistrate ruled Sunday basketball is legal if public peace remains undisturbed. Wesleyan highlights eleven swimming meets with Yale clash in New Haven and Boston meets. Jimmy Johnson, jailed for tax on boats, released after appeals bond. Princeton plans Yale meet in New Haven on May. Eddie Butler named Fordham basketball coach. Grand Rapids hosts a 10 round boxing match between Tom Gibbons and Bartley Madden on December 15.
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Simon Pures Boxers Prepare for New Haven Trip
Bridgeport amateurs who impressed in a recent fret competition will box in New Haven tonight at Municipal gymnasium Stratford Avenue. Captain Max Baum says Port City boxers are confident to triumph. lineup includes Rivnack Avon AC Gaffney King Pin AC Des Champs unattached Lee unattached Prince Mon AC Johnson King Pin AC Costello Colonial AC Petrucelli Colonial AC Nelson Acorn AC Sabol St James AC Stratford To Peano King Pin AC.
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Yale Football Schedule Expands to Eleven Games
Yale announces a tentative eleven game schedule surpassing the recent nine game norm. The slate lists Vermont and Marsland as possible opponents with early dates including September 20 Vermont and November 4 Brown, with Army, Princeton, Harvard and Williams also among the planned matchups.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars All Stars Open Season at Casino
Harper's All Stars defeat Dewey Five and face Alpines in the opening game at the Casino. Preliminary bouts feature Park City Girls versus West Haven Girls, with Devon A C and Sterlings set for later basketball clashes. Boxing notes include Joe Hall defeating Johnny Griffin and upcoming bouts for Billy Prince, Young Luby and Connie Lewis in Jamaica.
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