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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1921

Page

5

Williams Here Tomorrow For Deciding Tilt At Newfield Park

A Bridgeport New Haven inter city football championship deciding game is set for tomorrow at Newfield Park. The Maroons face an all Bridgeport lineup with both teams carrying one win and the Williams lineup clashes with Bridgeport in a slippery season closer. Officials unchanged. Williams Bridgeport Nagle Baker L Eb Malone Mullen Lt Frankel May L G Sherman Plaza Seanwood Miller RG Rowley Brady RT Kearns Callahan RE Hanton Hallopin Q B Peterson Moshier R HB Wiapproth Bakes L J B McCollum Forst F B

Bridgeport New Haven Newfield Park Jack Kearney Maroons Williams Nagle Baker L. EB Malone Mullen Frankel May

Ed Walsh Thanked King Ban For Umpire Appointment

Ed Walsh, 1920 Bridgeport manager, credits Ban Johnson for his shift from seeking a White Sox role to being appointed as an American League umpire. Johnson praised Walsh as one of the game’s greatest pitchers and vowed to give him the chance, hoping umpiring would suit him for life.

Ed Walsh Bridgeport Ban Johnson Walsh Johnson Comiskey White Sox

Columbus and Washington Win League Games

Columbus beat Whittier 14 to 11 in Maplewood gym with players Columbus Calabrese Able Mando Meade Horde Rok Is Whittier Kenden Mulligan Burgoyne Kodach Lens vel Washington defeated Black Rocks 14 to 12 with lineup notes Bay ers New Haven December 17 Officials deny Eddie Mayers will manage Indians next season Bender likely finished with club and successor undecided for one or two weeks Training trip undecided.

Billy Grant Nam Basketeers St. Charles Salit Katz Jed Rogers Blue Ridents Herb Hart Jack Dunn Putnams Adzee Fulton Rogers Glynn Grant Charles Burke Cassidy McCullogh Santas Columbus Whittier Maplewood Calabrese Ablemando Meade Horde Rok Kenden Mulligan Burgoyne Kodach Lensvel Washington Black Rocks Lines Black Rock Celler Daniels Treat Carlson Howell Montanaro Reagako Jones Perry Avalo Gordon Kozlowski Bayers New Haven Eddie Mayers Providence Braves Dodgers Indians Bender

Hubbard Tops Crane League Lead With 99 Pins

Hubbard continues to top the Crane League with 99 pins after 33 games. Capt Ward's Team No 5 trails in the race as standings and records follow.

Hubbard

Yale Quarterback O'Hearn Faces Possible Season Ender

Brookline December 17 Charles O'Hearn Yale varsity quarterback favors his injured right leg at home. Doctors say the leg may prevent him from playing hockey for the season and could handicap his football work next year.

Brookline Mass Charles O'Hearn Yale Nso

Bridgeport Girls Soccer Team Faces Scheduling Challenges

The Bridgeport High School girls soccer team struggles to find opponents. A planned game with South Manchester High was canceled and Hartford’s team disbanded after agreeing to play. To avoid a blank season, juniors and seniors will combine for a match next week at Seaside Park under Miss Clark.

Bridgeport High School Cme South Manchester High Hartford B. HS Clark Seaside Park

League Records Blitz Highlight Distinct Scoring Feats

Jer man Adelphian posts high single without a mark at 94 and Scholz Voriowase 64, Taylor Oronoque 1236, Emerson Arcanum tops with 2 dollars for high total. Arcanum also leads high team single at 529 while Pequonnock takes high team total at 1473.

Jerman—Adelphian Scholz Voriowase Taylor—Oronoque Emerson Arcanum Arcanum Pequonnock

Ribbon Jrs Win The Hive Ribbon Triumph Over Triangles

The Hive Ribbon juniors defeated the Triangles 21 to 15 at Solcot ball in a hard fought game. After a 9 to 4 halftime deficit the Ribbons rallied, with Ghiotti scoring four baskets in five minutes to lead the comeback.

Hive Ribbon Jrs Ghiotti Nacup Innell Tetztafe Burr Holmzen Breckiin Mthaly Wargo Banas Rej

Low Cage Score In MOC A Court Contest

A record low scoring basketball game took place in the MOC A court yesterday with Maples defeating Oaks by 6 to 2. Maples lineup included Wagner Sweeney Hewes Dunnell Fort Ig, while Oaks featured Dunbar Kilen Butler DeCerranno Eddy and others.

M.oc. A Maples Oaks Wagner Sweeney Hewes Dunnell Fort Dunbar Kilen Butler DeCerranno Eddy

Advisory Board Faces Major League Policy Clash

New York December 17 Members of the advisory council of baseball convened in a holdover meeting to decide key policy and administration questions raised by major league officials. The outlook focuses on restoring the draft ruling opposed by several minor leagues and terms were sought with AA leagues leaders. Philadelphia clubs pace the session with waivers first calls while trades and umpire rules stir ongoing debates.

New York Advisory Council of Baseball Toole International League Hickey American Association McCarthy Pacific Coast League Landis Michael Sexton John H. Farrell National Association of Minor League Baseball Clubs

McCann Signs Three Fast Players for Bridgeport Team

Manager Gene McCann announced the addition of three players led by Duke Reilly a former Indianapolis AA star. Also joining are Jimmy Irving a Bushwicks star and Arthur Huntt a New York semi pro. McCann hopes to build a winner next season and expects New York Americans players to move to Bridgeport during spring training.

Bridgeport Times McCann Gene McCann Duke Reilly Indianapolis American Association A. A Jimmy Irving Bushwicks Brooklyns Arthur Huntt New York New York Americans Bridgeport

Legion Quintet To Face Stamford In Armory Showdown

Tonight at the State Armory the Legion five will meet Stamford in the main event, with Devonettes and Alumni Girls to clash in the preliminary. The Sneups and Alumni squads feature listed players with positions and initials, signaling a busy evening of basketball and dancing.

Legion Quintet Stamford State Armory Legion Itamford B Devonettes American Legion Mooney Maher Morrison Fitelson Erleson Sullivan Moruke Carlson Quinlan LiVouse Cook Hunt, Wittit

Alpine A. Cagers Lose to Laurels in Danbury Clash

The Alpine A. Cagers traveled to Danbury last night and were defeated 31 to 26 by the Laurels. Danbury's team led throughout the hard fought game, maintaining the advantage from the opening whistle.

Alpine A Danbury

Lincoln's Champs Win Soccer Championship

Lincolns defeat Bliss Howe 3 to 3 to claim the championship. First half tied 1 1 with Peat and Gray scoring. In the final period Glazier added two goals for Lincolns.

Tancoin School Aber Bliss Howe Peat Gray Glazier Lincolns

New York University Beats Yale in Close Contested Game

Yale basketball suffered a 1 to 14 loss to New York University in New Haven. The defeat echoed calls for improved close-in shooting as the season’s collegiate crown remains in doubt.

New Haven Yale WN. Y. U New York

Bridgeport Citys Meet New Haven in State Cup Semi Final

The Bridgeport Citys face New Haven in the State Cup semi final tomorrow afternoon on the Meadows. Local lineup includes Abbott, Todd, Hunt, Shaphent, Galston, Butterworth, Nelson, Sutcliffe, White, Luque, Tyrell, Bloxam, Heppinstail. The Bridgeport Rangers play in Bramford in an amateur league.

Bridgeport Citys New Haven Abbott Todd Hunt Shaphent Galston Butterworth Nelson Sutcliffe White Luque Tyrell Bloxam Heppinstail Bridgeport Rangers Bramford

Billiard Experts Arrive for 400 Matches in Town

Belgian billiard champion Edouard Horemans and Welker Cochran arrived early this morning for two 400 matches at 18.2 balkone to be held at Joe Thackwray's National Billiard Academy on Broad Street this afternoon and tonight. Afternoon play starts at 3 o'clock and evening session at 8 o'clock.

Edouard Horemans Welker Cochran Joe Thackwray National Billard Academy Broad Street

Trade Victorious Over Stratford Trade Victorious Over Stratford

Bridgeport Trade School Five defeated Stratford High 31 to 19 as size and weight overwhelmed the Local Traders. Stratford led 12 to 9 at halftime before Bridgeport Trade surged with speed and scoring from Burr Martusi Ghiotto and Petrino. Lineup notes list Petrino 3 Rinnell 1 Martine 6 Givan Burr 3 Whalen 3 among scorers. Referee Hart timer Anderson Hinchcliffe.

Stratford High School Bridgeport Trade School Stratford Bridgeport Burr Martusi Ghiotto Petrino Wilson Building John Street Trede Petreno Finnell Glynn Whalen Donbuillan C. Stratford Hish R. Peck

Who's Who In Old Brass Town Manager Hunt

Eastern League fans eye the Brasscos after Lieut Gov Templeton buys Frank Becton stake and Waterbury banker John Badger becomes club president. Reports from New York link John McGraw to Billy Gilbert as manager while New Haven rumors say Chief Bender is offered the job. Becton reportedly sold his holdings for £12,000.

Waterbury Billy Gilbert Chief Bender A. Templeton Frank Becton Brasscos John B. Badger New York John McGraw Gilbert New Haven Becton Joton

Tendler Outclasses Sailor Friedman in 15 Round Bout

New York report notes Lew Tendler won a majority decision after three knockdowns in a 15 round Garden bout. Friedman pressed hard but could not figure Tendler’s left handed style, remaining groggy at times. Also covered are Tony Lyons over Young Pierce, Bobby Michaels over Red Cap Wilson, and Tom Gibbons defeating Mike O Dowd in St Paul. Next week’s fights preview Staten Island Coliseum and Jersey City star bouts featuring Joe Lynch Patsy Johnson Al Roberts Capt Bob Roper.

New York Lew Tendler Sailor Friedman the Garden Friedman Tendelr Young Pierce Tony , Lyons Bobby Michaels Red Cap Wilson Staten Island Coliseum Fort Richmond al Roberts Bob. Roper Jersey City Joe Lynch Patsy Johnson Mary Pickford America Paris Mary Lord' Roberts George Finley Connie Lewis Globe Judge Landis Babe Ruth Connecticut Goodspeeds Landing Sterling London County Bridgeport Cos Coo

Bridgeport High School Inter Yoom League Scores

Bridgeport High School reports week results with multiple room matchups. Room 806 beat Room 823 18 to 17. Room 201 beat Room 203 80 to 2. Room 223 defeated Room 204 1 to 0. Room 9 beat Room 10 9 to 7. Room 7 beat Room 11 22 to 17. Room 12 beat Room 5 28 to 9. Room 125 beat Room 222 2 to 7. Room 13 beat Room 15 1 to 6.

Bridgeport High School Interyoom Room Room 125 Room 13

Sportdom Presents Santa Gift List and Boxing Honors

A playful parade of gifts and honors for sport figures. Names include AL BURDICK, JACK DELANEY, CONNIE LEWIS, LOUIS BOGASH, DUTCH MEYER, JOE HARPER, GENE McCANN, TAD JORDAN, PATSY BOGASH, A JENNINGS, LOU DEWEY, GEORGE DWYER, JACK REICH, CHAS MAHONEY, JACK KEARNEY, CHARLEY McG, FAX LUDLOW, HOWIE GABER, JIM BONFPS, JACK HURLEY, JOE WATERS, JIM RAW, GENE KELLEY, BOB DONAHUE, AL ANDERSON, CAPT. MAX BAUM, SAM DRESER, LORD ROBERTS and others. Items range from medals and diplomas to hats, belts, bats, cameras, and tickets. The list blends boxing, baseball, and general sports memorabilia with humorous notes on each recipient.

Tin Pan Quartet Wins 3 Straight

The BV D's Pen Pushers and Tin Pans captured wins in the Howland Bowling Alliance on Connie Lew's alleys. Tin Pins swept Kilowatts with the high total of 1059, led by Tene Wass.

Howland Bowling Alliance Connie Lew

Horseman Crowe Dies at 59 in Erlisin

John Crowe, 59, is dead at his Erlisin home. A well known horseman, Crowe drove in the Grand Circuit and worked with noted figures including Pop Geers Walter Cox Lon McDonald and Tommy Murphy.

New Erlisin John Crowe Crowe Pop Geers Walter Cox Lon McDonald Tommy Murphy

Local M H A Games Preview Tuesday Night Showdowns

Readers are told the Penn Collegiate team meets the Senior quintet in a fast matchups next Tuesday. The Juniors face the Red Sox in the preliminary. Joe Waters is named referee as the schedule promises keen basketball action.

Penn Red Sox Joe Waters

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