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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
11
Weill Weiss considers major changes for the New Haven baseball club. Names floated include Bender with possible successors, while A J Shay Neal Ball and Earl Stimpson face moves. Bowman from Virginia clubs brings power and defense as a potential addition for next season.
Former gridiron star Jesse Philbin, a Yate hire, fought in an amateur boxing event at Madison Square Garden where he was easily beaten by Frank Adams, a New York policeman. Adams controlled all three rounds as Philbin showed little punch and few defenses amid a crowd of about 4,000.
The Fairfield American team hosts the Peirmonts opponents in a Saturday game at Amertesta Legion Hall Fairfield. Legionnaires prepared all week and plan dancing after the contest with a full lineup listed including Carroll Fallon and Watkins. Bowing also features New England Derry Co. bowlers in a later meet at Arcade Alleys, with the Cracers winning last night.
A humorous column blends old time proverbs with baseball chatter. It pokes fun at modern thrift and mercy in sport, noting a pitcher’s generosity to a .400 batter and tossing playful quips about feeding and giving in a light, nostalgic tone.
Gene McCann, former Reds scout and Fridgeport manager, says Hartford infielder Heinie Scheer, purchased by the Athletics, is sure to stick in the big leagues. He recalls offering to sell Scheer to the Yankees and notes the potential gain from such a deal.
Promoter Captain Max Baum of the Fairfield Boxing association announced the next amateur show will be held at the Casino on January 9, featuring local champions against New Haven entrants. A bout between Steamboat BHI Links and Battling Kiely of the Crashes is listed as a highlight. In bowling, Bridgeport Gas Co. defeated United Illuminating Co. 1345 to 1256 in a dual meet, with Dixon rolling a 297 high in the series.
Elm City report says the 1923 convention of minor league clubs will be held in New Haven after Eastern delegates vote to place the conclave there next year with New Haven favored for the following year. In St Louis Branch Rickey adds Roy Thomas to the coaching staff for 1924.
Ty Cobb lauds Walter Johnson as the fastest pitcher and strongest arm in baseball. Waite Hoyt backs the claim, noting Johnson's speed shakes batters and lasts into several more seasons. Other notes touch on baseball economics, gate prices, and Thorpe’s football farewell, with headlines on boxing futures and labor moves.
Paris December 14 Georges Carpentier has grown a moustache a World Auto correspondent reports after interviewing the famed French boxer before his departure for England to meet Cook the Australian fighter on January 12 A photograph with the article shows Carpentier thin and drawn yet cheerful after recent fines that halted training His weight rose from 160 to 171 pounds by the time of the visit
Stamford Big 5 meets the American Legion in a cage contest at the Armory Saturday night. Big Joe Smith of Eastern fame will star for Stamford, joined by Tony Moroke Reef Carlson and Hogan. Hoot Morrison and Max Fitelson also play, with Alumni girls and the Devonettes in the preliminary. Dancing to follow. New York. Dec. 14. International League 163 games schedule set for April 19 to Sept. 23 with opening games in Newark Baltimore Jersey City and Reading.
Tex Rickard offers Benny Leonard a 50 percent gate share for two 15 round bouts at the Garden against Lew Tendler and Abe Friedman. Leonard weighs 135 pounds for the lightweight limits. Also boxing news and local basketball notes from Wilburgh and Park City Girls matchups as well as a Wilson vs Rickard plan and Wesleyan captaincy.
New York December reports reveal club owners from both leagues backing Brooklyn president Charles H. Ebbets in a plan to prohibit purchasing players from minor leagues as part of a draft. The move aims to force universal drafting and sever major league income ties to minor bodies refusing to submit. Major negotiators eye a joint meeting Thursday while Huggins contract talks and possible trades with Detroit also loom.
Boxed headlines recap Rosenberg stopping Packy O Garty in the third round of a 13 round match at the Pioneer Club. O Garty quit citing excessive body punishment after the third frame as Rosenberg pressed from the outset.
A Bridgeport High School audience heard Peter Carney of New Haven discuss basketball rules plays and coaching pointers. In other items, Columbia hockey opens 1821 22 season vs Yale in Waterbury Ruth faces judge Landis. Shugrue Pilkingtor slated Worcester bout. an all star hockey team led by Charley Brickley forms with Fordham standouts plus Boston New Haven Philadelphia teams eyed for games.
New York reports total NL managers and players salaries at 1 million last season, a 70 percent rise over five years ago per John Heydier. San Francisco notes Oregon University players depart for Hawaii on Dec 24 to face Hawaii and an all star team on New Years. Jack Sellers aims to break the 3 4 regimental mile mark Saturday in Brooklyn Artillery games. Jersey City reports Johnny Wilson to receive 335000 for his share of the Downey bout held up by New Jersey officials. Chicago notes Illinois and California football in Urbana Cal stadium. Hanover confirms Chick Burke named Dartmouth captain. Nashville headlines Zbyszko and Hansen finish match without a fall. Ann Arbor sees Michigan students petition to resume university athletics.
Iran A C meets Devon A C on Devon’s home floor tonight with Tran’s Creteria Fanning Snowden Youngs Murphy Malloy and Rodney at guard center. Devon’s O Rourke Lewis H Anthony C Anthony MacTaggart. Meigs Rounders defeat Public Market in bowling opener at Connie Lewis alleys. Market pins up in second game. final rout by Market. Yale Basketball to feature Aldrich and Jordan against N Y U in New York Friday night for Blues season debut.
Kumagae sails for a two month European tour aboard the Aquitania. Japanese tennis champion Kumagae praises American players, especially Vincent Richards, calling him the most promising. He does not expect to return before 1923 and left with strong friendships among U.S. players.
Emil Sabol, local amateur boxer, fractured an arm in the first round against Lenny Castle during Casino bouts. He recovered after examination, slower pace and a stopped fight as referee Louis Bogash ended the match following Sabol’s injury. New York report mentions Polo Grounds fireproofing plans costing $100,000 with National Exhibition Co. owner and architect C. A. Duke.
St PaulMinn Dec 14 St Pauls two Mikes Gibbons and Odowd middleweight boxers begin tapering for a ten round no decision bout on Friday night O Dowd former champion vows to press the action every round while Gibbons keeps plans close his followers expect a toe to toe duel as in their first meeting two years ago
Charley Rosenbluh's M. H. A. team hosts the West Ends of Hartford led by Chris Leonard next Tuesday. In recent play, M. H. A. fell 50 to 37 to the Silent Separates of New York after leading 19 to 1 early. Gordon of Bridgeport scored 16, Sol Mooney sparked the locals, while Worzel starred for the visitors. Junior M. H. A. added a 29 to 12 win over Norwalk, with Harry Schwartz netting 16.
New York December 14 initiative for an 18.2 balkline billiard event as an all star tournament organized by Maurice Daly with backing from Hruns wick Balke Collender and the Elliard Room Keepers association. Planned to feature four or five top players with Jacob Schaefer barred due to a title match pending between Shim and Hoppe. Hoppe Cochran Horemans Conti and Cutler named as participants if eligible.
New York reports Judge Landis will modify the suspensions of Babe Ruth Bill Plercy and Bob Meuse for barnstorming. The trio may join the Yankees on spring training and play in exhibition games, with Ruth as the main attraction. Last spring the club earned about $30 000 from exhibitions, while excluding Ruth could cost $50 000 before the season.
A Devon reader praises Davey Ryan’s view on modern champions versus legends. William Sayers argues Jack Dempsey would beat John L Sullivan in prime and ranks Ketchel Leonard Gans Klaus among greats, with Gen realists on Kilbane Barry Britton and Corbett debated.
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