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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1922
Page
2
Babe Herman the Pacific Coast fighter defeated Kid Kaplan in Meriden, delivering a sharp left hook to the jaw and numerous blows that left Kaplan unable to close the gap. Kaplan showed moments of offense but Herman controlled most rounds, with Kaplan crying in his corner after the decision.
The Waterbury and Bridgeport duckpin match drew the season’s largest crowd as Waterbury lost two of three games in a Holland Drive tilt. Bridgeport led 57 before Waterbury edged ahead to win. eel Ball posted 832 across three strings, while Gell's 187 led the night’s singles. A return match is set in Waterbury in about a week.
In Nev Carolina a prominent property owner, Mr. McMillan Sr., tries to force his son from the Yanks by offering quit the club and settle on the farm but the younger McMillan refuses. If spring camp goes poorly, he may abandon baseball for farming.
Los Angeles trades Nick Dumovich to the Chicago Nationals for five players and 15,000 dollars in cash as part of a rebuild. The incoming five are Welter Golvin, Georges Maigel, Marty Krug, Percy Jones, and an unnamed outfielder. The deal shifts the Pacific Coast League balance as experts rate the prospects highly.
Bridgeport’s Paul Drennan, one of fourteen Fordham players to be honored at tonight’s reception, starred at center. The group will receive varsity insignia and gold footballs alongside teammates Jerry Fitgerad Lou Healy Ray Smead Barney Fallon Lyman Walbridge Bil Ryan Steve Lesko Artie Boutot Jim McGeough Captain Tommy Myers Bill Woerner Paul McDonough and others.
Parochial school basketball opens next Friday with two games Sacred Heart vs St Josephs and St Augustines vs St Charles. The season schedule lists matchups from Dec 22 to March 2 including Sacred Heart against St Johns and St Josephs against St Johns across multiple dates.
Portland promoter W H T Kupper, principal owner of the Portland baseball club, telegraphed Jack Kearns an offer of 350000 for a ten round world heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard in Portland on July 4. Willard in town said he was agreeable to the proposal.
Paria reports a fourth round visit by Francois Deschamps to Sikis corner to convey a remark to his rival's manager. L Auto notes Sikis claim he let himself be beaten in that round. Boxing federation vice president calls such talks during a bout a serious fault. The federation investigates the film.
Princeton December 19. Painceton campus mourns Eli the bulldog and companion to Prof. Walter Phelps Hart after a tumor operation. The aged dog put up a brave fight, joining Hall, Yale graduate, in Princeton five years ago. Eli won friends among undergraduates and alumni, and his loss is deeply felt by his master and many students.
Lincoln beat Tarnum 20 to S in a basketball game. Lincoln lineup includes Kiletrom, Fisher, Svertsky, Lackiema, Vaskin, Barnum, Scuires, Cordiner, Corey, Ghrroll among others. Details indicate a strong team performance and varied positions across the roster.
Washington overwhelmed Elas Howe school by a score of 28 to 7. Lineup notes list players such as Elias Howe Fassler Roth Reilly Whitehead Berfando Blake Zoaloski Pap pas and others, with positions indicated.
The Olivets team eyes a winning start as they meet the University School Alumni Friday night at Oliva Helden Court in their first game of the season. The DeMolay quintet aims to extend their run after seven prior starts.
New York reports manager Tug Xing of the Yankees says the rumored exchange sending Muesel Ward and Toyt to the White Sox for Eddie Collins Bib Falk and another Chicago player remains alive. Wiggins left for Cincinnati to finish the holidays and hinted a possible agreement. There is also a hint a trade bringing Jake May from Vernon to the Yankees could close before the new year.
A top week clash set for the American Legion hall in Stratford features Stratford against Ansonia. Ansonia lineup includes Howard Wel, noted Bridgeport hero, and comeback bid by Wotb. Also on hand are Drew, captain of Yale 1908 team, and star center Davidson.
Al Wheway, Stratford manager, notes a preliminary game between Park City girls and Catholic Community girls. Mae Penny denies CCC’s claim they cannot schedule games and confirms Park Citys ready to switch venues, with Penny, Callahan, Carrell, Casher, and Mead on the lineup.
Jed Rogers, the tall center, anchors the Colonials with a strong defensive display and accurate shooting. He moves swiftly, comparable to two deer, and can hit from nearly any position, showcasing world class strength.
Bart Hurley accepted the boxing commissioner post succeeding resigning Dick Howell. He plans to contact board colleagues Mike Healy and Tim Terry, with rumors Healy may become chairman. The column also notes boxing and baseball figures, amateur shows, and local sport buzz, including Bridgeport ties and Old Timers day plans.
Veteran writer and former manager of the Giants and Philadelphia Nationals near death in Philadelphia. He once led the Philadelphia National League club and hosted lavish banquets for scribes, then staged a grand homecoming train trip with bands and celebrations. His influence faded after a disputed interview with club owners.
Irish Johnny Curtin of Jersey City outpointed Midget Smith in twelve fast rounds at the Jersey City Arena. Smith, though outpointed, was on his feet and rallying when the final bell rang. It was announced afterward that Smith would likely keep his engagement with bantamweight champion Joe Lynch at Madison Square Garden.
Ed Holly, Red Sox scout, to chaperone a group of major league pitchers on a winter basketball tour. The team includes Frank Hruggy catcher with the Athletics, Silent Alex Ferguson of the Red Sox, Herb Thormahtem a former Yankee ace, Val Picinich of Jersey City, Dolly Stark of Kansas City, and Snooks Dowd. Al Schach and Nick Al plan a burlesque act before the game to distract opponents.
Johnny Mason of Bridgeport scored four points in a four roll draw against Spike Ten last night in Meriden. Mason showed a big improvement in his fighting method and surprised local fans with his work. Walter Grue of Waterbury and Youns Silverberg of Ansonia also drew. Youns Leonard of Wallingford knocked out KO Gibbons of Waterbury in the second round.
Bridgeport Trade school's basketball team seeks to erase a defeat by Boardman of New Haven as they clash on the Tiays club floor tomorrow afternoon. Boardman, the state Vocational League champions last year, remains undefeated. Wexler and Petrino start at forward, Holmern centers, Whalen and Burr guard.
Welterweight champion Mickey Walker of Kilzebeth and Phil Krug of Harrison fought to a sensational twelve round draw in Newark Armory. Krug weighed 154 pounds, leaving Walker the lighter title chance. The bout opened with Krug pressuring Walker, who rallied in the late rounds to force a draw with a brutal body blow and hard rights and lefts in a frantic finish.
Longfellow school basteeers defeated Jack Tock by 10 points in a league contest yesterday. Lineup includes Longfellow Zepinin Balass Papp Zelsner Wargate and Black Rock Syne Part Ev ereux Webner Howell.
Waltersville defeated Walterville 33 to 7 in a basketball game. The lineup lists players such as Resev Steffan McKinjes Rierhott Wath Tacobs Burgess Seater Bennett Iz and other names, reflecting a likely home roster and substitutions.
Fowara G. Phillips of Yonkers topped a field of 45 golfers by five strokes to win medal honors with a 6 over par round. John D. Chapman of Greenwich finished second at 81, followed by Edwin L. Scofield of Stamford.
New York report states Evers is unlikely to return to the White Box as he has accepted an offer for a deputy commissioner position with the New York State Athletic Commission. Frankie Jerome won a 12 round final bout by foul over Jabez White in the eighth round at Hackensack Pairmont Club. Sid Terris defeated Jim Joyce in the semi final.
Tim Terry the boxing commissioner mentors Elks bowling league. Hurliman’s pets lead Blessed Sacrament tourney with four wins, two losses. Emilson tops Re Men’s league with 97 average on 292 pins. Charles Remku is a likely candidate for Industrial league presidency. Fitchell stars Brass Company league with high single 144 and three string 369. Bill Sadler promotes Nutmeg games. Ku Klux Klan League top five includes J. Kelly 239 Morgan 226 Anderson 428 J. Ryan 13 Martin 311. Kovast holds season high total record 387 in Columbia Grapho phone League. Schultz Stephen Anderson have century+ averages 105 101. Rumor Eckert and Musante to meet in Newfield alleys match.
W B Warrington and Rayemond F. Lynch of Bridgeport Knights of Columbus Athletic committee challenge statements by members of a local basketball team. They claim harmony exists, deny favoritism in player selection, and stress that every team member is in good standing with the Park City Council No 16 K of C. The issue centers on team composition and compliance with organizational rules.
Washington pitcher Al Schacht calls Jack Dunn's forecast that Bentley will win 20 games for the Gs next season as conservative. Schacht, with Fead Ing last summer, saw Jack in action and endorses the projection.
Veteran Davy Robertson, listed on the New York Giants reserve roster, reportedly departs to take a managerial role with Richmond Club in the Virginia League next season. His home base is said to be in the region, with details still unfolding.
Yale ponies polo team defeated the Virsipla Military Institute 11 to 6 in New Haven. Yale seized early control, building a comfortable lead, while the Virgins pressed Yale hard despite unfamiliar indoor conditions and a long open-game streak.
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