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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1922

Page

12

Hartford Club Hunts Scrappy Gus Gardella

Bridgeport fans see Joe Smith report for duty amid plans for a February Niagara Falls vacation. He writes of meeting Gene McCann and John McGraw, seeking a strong second half and tips from Babe Ruth, while aiming to improve his hitting and fielding this season.

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Fesch Shines as Naval Wins Big Over Salisbury State

Fesch scores top 41 points in Naval Academy’s 41 point win at Annapolis over Western Maryland, vaulting to lead in the Elk tilts. The hosts power past Western Maryland 41 to 20 with strong second period offense.

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Major League Magnates End Pow Wow Today

In New York a joint session of the American and National Leagues will conclude today, chaired by Commissioner Landis. Topics include season sales, extending the World Series to nine games, and gambling in parks. Action on interleague matters and charity distributions are also on the agenda.

American League Magbates Conal Tore Tan Teague Landis Atrenst

Prince Gets Newark Bout In Two Weeks

Fully Prince, the featherweight star, prepares for two Newark bouts in two weeks. Frankie Ahearn, who recently defeated Young Kunz in Waterbury, is recovering from injuries and plans a return soon. Ahearn hopes to lure other local fighters back into the ring as he gets back in shape.

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Colonials Win Fourth in Row

The Colonial ALC basketball team extended its unbeaten streak to four with a 14 to 1 victory over the Steelfield Five. Center Jet Wogers led the Colonials, scoring a clutch final point as they prep to host the Blessed Sacrament Wilers next Wednesday.

Basketbatl Toseers Tey Jet Wogers Colonill Aimin Blessed Sacrament Coloniats

Maples to Face Kaceys In Saturday Night Tilt

Maples of New Haven meet the Kaceys in a strong local basketball clash at the high school gym Saturday night. The Kaceys ride high after wiping out Norwalk Big Five 34 to 40 last week, while Maples rely on Schatzman of New Haven at guard and aim to defend their city title contention.

Maples New Haven Kaceys Kacys Norwalk Schatzman Hasey Ris

Abe Friedman to Battle J Curtin At Madison Square Garden

Abe Friedman faces Joe Curtin in a 12 round bantamweight bout set for Madison Square Garden followed by an undercard at the Arena A. The match is part of a Jersey City event line up billed for Monday night at the Fourth Regiment Armory.

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Return game between Cole Mohican fowl elevens at Newfi Park

A vet las ai bmme between the Cole Mohican fowl elevens at Newfi Park. Both teams face likely forecasts for today with expected close play and potential for a cashing entrance amid claims of victory.

Cole Mohican Newfi Park

Scouts of Black Rock organize training and calls

Scouts from Troop No. 4 in Black Rock have organized basket training and anxious to recruit Junior members for activities in the Park Circle. The troop plans to meet at Warner's institute with two social gates to call Watter Staruck.

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Tilt at Rock The Muck Rock Basketballesy Open Season Win

The Muck Rock basketball team opened the season with a 2121 victory over the Paymounts. Hinck Rocks-Desdero and Tower Fhirmount led the lineup with Cashman and Holle Guitios supporting as Haltonetrow might pursue a second straight win.

Cks Hinck Rocks Desdero Backer Kerk Auguecus Tower Cashman

Sports Snapshots and Football News From Several Cities

Reports include Western League player trades involving Dan Tippie and pitching assets sent to Omaha. Boston University faces Oxford University in a ten man life match on Feb 15 with scores announced by gable. Princeton reels Penn 3 to 17 in soccer to defend the collegiate title. Portuguese heavyweight Justinia da Silva debuts in America against Wladek Zbyszko at the Commonwealth. Jack Douglas and Al Carpentier to clash for the Guard title in a 12 round bout by the 02nd Medical Regiment. Chucky Darling, Minneapolis, named Boston College football captain. Bonnar and backfield positions noted.

Boston Boston University Oxford University Gable New York Jack Douglas al Carpentier United States L Guard 02Nd Medical Regiment

Staples Wins Timeoln Tease Triumph in Basketball

Staples defeated the 1 gmis in a basketball game yesterday by a score. Mane Giblin and M. Gwilliger contributed points with Taine adding a single basket.

Timeoln Tease Gmis Mane Giblin M. Gwilliger Taine

Baseball Notices and Umpire Honors Across the League

Emslie rewarded with first assistant role to John Heydler as supervisor of arbiters after a long umpiring career since 1891. Landis tightens control over outlaw players as Dick Kerr’s reinstatement is refused. Frank Chance eyed for Red Sox manager amid AL zoning talk. Ramon Herrera bought by Springfield, expected to rise with more seasoning. Connie Lewis plots a candy shop debut as Jim Rowley and Fritz Musante explore new ventures. Wille Hoppe travels fast, showing strong exhibitions after losing the 18.2 billiard title.

Emslie Bob Dpmelie Bob John Heydler Cincinnati Leagun Guelph Baltimore Memphis CTS Landis Judge Landis Heis Dick Kerr White Sox Yankees Inatanece Jim Rowley Connie Fritz Musante Hoppe Wille Hoppe Jake Schaefer Philly

George Smith Stars for Greenpoint Knights in Metropolitan Court

George Smith, the elongated center, stars for the Greenpoint Knights in Metropolitan basketball. A Stamford Aig Five alumnus, he is praised as the best pivot in the league with top scoring and strong floor play. A New York expert notes his eight games in the first half yielded nineteen field goals, leading centers in that span.

George Smith Stamford Aig Five Big Boy Greenpoint Knights New York Jack Murray Jack Knights Met Smith Tis

Yale Grid Schedule and Opponents for 1923 Season

The Yale football schedule for 1923 is outlined with eight games. Opponents listed include Georgia, McGill University, Army, Brown, Princeton, Harvard at Cambridge, North Carolina, and the 1923 dates indicate fixtures through October and November.

Uni Haven Montreal Maty Yale Harvard Georgia McGill University Army Brown Prince Cambridge Orth Carolina Univer

Mickey Devine to Manage Newark Bears Next Season

Mickey Devine, former Albany player who left after a dispute with Paddy O Conner, will manage the Newark Bears replacing Billy Clymer. Devine began pro baseball with the Pittsfield Mass Eastern League club in 1915, later sold to the Boston Americans and played for the Red Sox in 1919 and 1920 before being sold by Toronto to Newark last summer.

Mickey Devine Albany Paddy O'Conner Newark Bears Billy Clymer Metropolis Devine Pittsfield Mass Boston Americans Red Sox Toronto Newark

Last Gridiron Tilt Of Season For St Joe's at Seaside Park

The St. Joe's football team ends their season Sunday at Seaside Park facing Driftwood. St. Joe's posted seven wins and three losses, scoring 150 points to opponents 50. Standout players include Gaffney, Ivers, McGuire, Kelly and Cosgrove.

St. Joes Saint Gridders Seaside Park St. Joe's Gaffney Ivers McGuire Kelly Cosgrove

These Teams to Battle Again In Close Basketball Bout

A women’s game between American Fabrice and Daf Road Co ended 16 to 15 in a tight finish. Readout lists players C Venlette K L Weinhing S VanBarbar Hanser Travis Fordie Sonomberger Las ham W Gall with positions and initials. A rematch is likely soon.

American Fabrice Daf Road Co Fabrice C. Venlette K. L. Weinhing S. VanBarbar EL Hanser Re M. Travis Fordie Sonomberger Lasham W. Gall

Aces Basketball Club Seeks Games With Juniors

The GuaAces, a city team, challenge Washington Juniors and Oriole Juniors and invite AH Stars of Stratford to respond. Contact Patsy Dassee at 879 Connecticut Avenue or City Gymnasium Friday 7 to 8. Captain Andrew Grega lists players to report for Friday practice and invites junior teams to book games.

GuaAces Washington Oriole AH Stars Stratford Patsy Dassee Connecticut Avenue City Andrew Grega Kundrick Jack Walsh Chavnak Mike Fatrano A.pirevino Patsy Tassogna 5 Aces

Columbus Tops Madison in Narrow League Victory

Columbus school boys secured a 17 to 7 league win over Madison in a fast paced contest. Players Saracen Autrey and Michael contributed early points as the team built a decisive lead.

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Where Will Thorpe Play Next Year

Eastern League fans wonder where Thorpe and others will play next season. Phe Tndive finished the Worcester season as property of the Worcester club, with Clarkin and manager Paddy O’Connor reportedly open to deals. News notes potential trades involving Gus Gardelta, Dowd, and Waterbury interests, plus assorted managerial hopes and suspensions.

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Lewis Zbysko Mat Go Today

Lewis and Zbysko heavyweight wrestlers prepare for today’s world championship match in St Louis Der 14 Ed Strangieg. Both men had hard workouts yesterday with Zbysko weighing about 10 pounds less than Lewis who is 45 years old and weighs around 80.

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Websters Lead Colister School Caseaters Win

Webbsten Petrino and Stelliam It Picott headline a Fees team effort in a tight contest. Ardite and Strap provide solid support as Garvey and Te Ponts contribute key plays for the victory.

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Rents and Orfolkie win the intramural bout

A readable fragment notes a matchup where Rents and Orfolkie defeated the opposing team 40 to 27 in a junior competition. Mentions of players and local schools are garbled but the result stands as a decisive win for the cited duo.

Saare Harta—Tomen Delsooll

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