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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1922

Page

3

Coach Ken Robins Faces Hard Task On Hilltop

Bridgeport High School athletic director Ken Robins faces a challenging task replacing AL Anderson, who built two state championship track teams at Hilltop. Robins must mold veterans like George Lee and Jack Fitzpatrick with new sprinters and hurdlers, aiming for dual meets with Hartford and New Haven and strong showings in scholastic meets.

Ken Robins Bridgeport High School AL Anderson Hill School Connecticut Anderson Matt Skané Dad Saur Kramer Nicholson Harry Amsel Charley Ryder John Wagner Tobine George Lee Pay Whalen Jack Fitzpatrick Francis Carroll Eh Don Bullion Bridgeport ‘Trade School Fred McTighe Bce Rob Farren Dal Hartford Harford High Hilltops N.yu New Haven Yale

Heartbeat match ties burglary suspect to Moeller case

New York police identify Harry Sinclair as the burglary suspect after Dr Henry Moeller and his son examined him with a stethoscope and confirmed the same heartbeat as the man who attacked Dr Moeller Sunday. Anita and Marie Moeller also identify Sinclair as the man seen at their father's office.

New York Harry Sinclair Henry Moeller Moeller Sinclair Dr. Moeller Anita Marie Moeller

Burke to assist Chence as Red Sox manager picks

SPORT NOTES from Chicago report Jimmy Burke of St Louis will be assistant to Frank Chence newly named Boston Red Sox manager today. Burke previously led St Louis Americans and coached Red Sox last season under Hugh Dairy. ANNAPOLIS Md Manhattan College battled Naval Academy to a 24 20 Midshipmen win with a 7 1 halftime edge. LOS ANGELES USC quarterback Chet Dolley may miss East vs West game against Penn State on New Year’s Day due to knee injury. WILLIAMSTOWN Mass Williams to hire hockey coach Russell H Barkell a seasoned pro from Superior Wisconsin for winter season.

Chicago Jimmy Burke St Louis Frank Chence Boston Red Sox Burke St. Louis Americans Red Sox Hugh Dairy Annapolis Manhattan College Naval Academy Midshipmen Los Angeles Chet Dolley University of Southern California Penn State College Pasadena Williamstown Mass Williams Russell H. Barkell Superior Wis Middle West

Lengien Mallory Matches to Renew Feud in 1923 Tennis

London December 21 cable from America says Mrs Mallory plans to travel to Wimbledon to challenge Suzanne Lengien for the women’s title. Suzanne Lengien’s manager A H Muhr confirms the French star will also enter Wimbledon next summer renewing the famed rivalry.

London A. P Mile Suzanne Lengien Molla B. Mallory America

Hall Girls Triumph Over McKinleys 16 to 4 Score

Hall girls basketball defeated McKinley 16 to 4. Lineups list Hall: Vasgie, Vargoshe, Kolwlez, Walsh, Ayer, McKinley Crow. Washburn, Anderson, and others for McKinley. Game recap reflects local teams and players.

Hall McKinleys Vasgie R. Vargoshe H. Kolwlez G. Walsh Rei S. Ayer Iz. McKinley Crow Rf. Washburn Anderson Peau

Barnum Girls Beat Staples in 9 to 5 Victory

Barnum school's girls basketball team defeated Staples 9 to 5. Key players include Barnum. Clark, Carroll, Sega, Rebstock, Saltz for Barnum and Phelan, Taviack, Kronenberg, Finelli, Twilliger for Staples. Substitutions and positions noted.

Barnum School Staples Linen Barnum Clark Rf Carroll If3 Sega Rebstock Saltz Phelan Taviick Kronenberg Finelli Twilliger

Wexler Stars as Bridgeport Triumphs Over Boardman Trade

George Wexler was the standout for Bridgeport Trade basketball as they defeated Boardman Trade yesterday in New Haven by 28 to 18. Lineup lists Petrino Wexler Whelan Purr and others for Bridgeport, Miller Rusci nski Werwelas Alderman Berryman for Boardman.

George Wexler Bridgeport Trade Basketeers Boardman New Haven Elm City Boys Bridgeport Klarem Petrino Wexler Whelan Purr Miller Ruscinski Werwelas Alderman Berryman

Jose Ray Returns to Amateur Ranks in Boston Meet

Jose Ray, Chicago A C track star, will race in a special mile at the 34th Boston Athletic Association games. His reinstatement to amateur status becomes effective early next year, and he will attempt a second Hunter Cup leg after winning the first last year.

Oston Jose Ray Tiltnois A. C Hunter City Ray

Harvard Wins Hockey Clash Over Boston Club

Harvard defeated the Boston Hockey Club sextet 2 to 0 in Boston. Hill and Tarquecue scored in the third period, with Harvard’s goalkeeper stopping many shots. The Crimson team featured Stabb’s rushing and included former Harvard varsity players.

Boston Harva Hill Tarecque Harvard Elow Crimson Stabb KR. H.C

Wrestler Hinckley Injured in Bout with Zbyszko

Topeka Kan Dec 21 Cliff Hinckley wrestler was hurt in a bout with Stanislaus Zbyszko former world champion Zbyszko won the first fall but Hinckley fell heavily and slipped sustaining the full weight of Zbyszko on his chest. He was unconscious five minutes and suffered a broken rib and torn ligaments in the left shoulder.

Topeka Kan Cliff Hinckley Stanislaus Zbyszko Zbyszko Hinckley Ohio Binckley Tern Liaments

Bowling League Minds Nine-Game Averages Reach Century Threshold

Post league bowlers show top averages with Nolan leading nine games at 104.6. Other notable marks include Nolan second at 104.4 and Holinder at 100.1, plus entries for Kane 300.3, Beem 93.8, Walsh 92.7, Kelly 91.5, Jenn 91.1, Dunn 90.7, and Kearns 88.4 amid scattered scores from the group.

Nolan Holinder Kane Hanley Steim Beem Walsh Kelly Jenn Anderson Perrett Wiz Dunn Congdon Kearns McLaughlin Asecler McMahon Ford

Judge Wilder Groomed for City Court

Political circles buzz over City Court appointments after Jan 1. Frank L. Wilder, former judge and state senator elect, is seen as the leading choice to succeed Judge Boardman. Other names include Deputy Judge contenders and a prospect for City Court prosecutor with a behind the scenes fight among Republican leaders.

Sgeg William EK Boardman Arthur M. Comley Frank L. Wilder State Senate David W. Price William Buckley Raiph Beers Republican State, Central Committee Daniel Brennan W. F. D. Kilpatrick James Shannon Buckley Shannon Adolph Lederer Theodore Stelber Lederer Republican Town Committee J. Alex H. Robinson

Lee Fohl Faces Hard Job in 1923 With Browns

Manager Lee Fohl confronts a tough task as the St. Louis Browns aim to improve after finishing one game back of the Yankees last season. The 1923 staff includes Shocker, Pruett, Kolp, and Van Gilder, whose futures are uncertain and under exam.

Kolp Will van Gilder Foh

Devon A C defeats Norwalk Red Men 32 to 24 in boys game

Devon A C boys toppled Norwalk Red Men 32 to 24 with Devon leading 16 to 12 at halftime. Devon girls defeated Hall Community 10 to 2 as the teams fielded lineups including Rents O Rourke Chapman Scollins Pederson and Meeker Blackman Mason.

Devon A. C Norwalk Red Devon Hall Rents O'Rourke Chapman Scollins Pederson Norwalk Clancy Court Meeker Blackman Mason

Maplewood Cage Team Seeks Games in Division

The newly organized Maplewood team seeks games with division rivals including the Orioles Pioneers Nichols Jrs and the size. Players listed include Buswell Stewart Captain Gordon De Nomme Copper and Harris.

Maplewood, Cage Orioles Pioneers Nichols Jrs Maplewood Buswell Stewart Gordon de Nomme Copper Harris

Sylvan Crest Plans Christmas Party At Club Rocmed

Sylvan Crest Republicana announces a Christmas party at their club Rocmed tomorrow night with entertainment and refreshments. City Treasurer John H. Williams announces Staples building office after Jan 1 due to cramped quarters for the treasurer and staff.

Sylvan Crest Republicana Rocmed Sylvan Crest City Treasures Office Staples John H. Willams

Republicans Nominate Officers Tonight at Club Rooms

Members of the Sixth District Republican Club will meet tonight to nominate club officers. The session is scheduled to be held in the club rooms at 117 North Avenue.

Distri Republican Club Reutine North Avenue

Wall Street firms report big Christmas bonuses boost to 1922

New York reports a widespread plan to distribute bonuses from 6 to 15 percent among Wall Street employees. Banks and brokers anticipate six weeks to half a year extra pay for hundreds of workers, signaling a revival in trade and renewed prosperity after a lean year.

New York America Wall Street New York Stock Exchanges Corn Exchance Bank Guaranty Trust Empire Trust Companies Henry Clews & Co Clark, Childs & Co W. J. Wollmen Co Frederick H. Hatch & Co Hornblower & Weeks & Co Taylor Ates

Frank Finn to Pinch Hit for Santa Claus at City Hall Party

Frank Finn, the onside tax collector, will visit City Hall tomorrow afternoon to attend three Christmas parties for city officials. The events, held in the Common Council chambers and town clerk offices, feature grab bags entertainment and refreshments for attendees.

Frank Finn Santa Claus Common Council Ils

Underwood appoints Arthur Jenner superintendent of manufacturing

Arthur Jenner of Middletown has been named superintendent of manufacturing at Underwood Typewriter Company here. Jenner previously worked with the Noiseless Typewriter Company and was a former works engineer at the American Can Company plant on Union Avenue during the war.

Arthur Jenner Middletown Underwood Typewriter Jenner American Can Company Union Avenue

Whittemore Estate Filed for Probate in Bridgeport

Inventory of the estate of the late Edna C. Whittemore filed in probate court shows a total valuation of 25 356 92 with 5 000 in real estate. Notes mortgages and bank deposits comprise the remainder. Captain David B. Wason of the Lard Ambulance Company National Guard stationed in Bridgeport resigned. the resignation was accepted at state headquarters in Hartford yesterday.

Edna C. Whittemore Charles C. Wilson John M. Otis David B. Wason Lard Ambulance Company National Guard Bridgeport Hartford

New Yorker Seeks Judgment Against Tetard for Damages

Valentine Treat of New York claims a 2160.52 judgment from New York courts and sues Louis C Tetard of Darien in Superior Court for 2500 dollars, alleging nonpayment. Tee and Snuyder of this city named as defendants in a separate suit for 1245.06 dollars by Brewer Ice Cream Co of Philadelphia in Superior Court yesterday.

New Yorker New York Valentine Treat Louis C_ Tetard Darien Tee and Snuyder Brewer Ice Cream ‘Co Philadelphia

Smudge and City Stars Highlight Polis Vaudeville

Loyd Bacon appears opposite Charles Ray in Smudge at Polls theatre as a villain from Hollywood. The program features a new vaudeville bill headed by Money Is Money with Greenwald and nine artists, plus acts by the Four Rubini Sisters and Arthur Whitelaw. Majestic advertises Shavings and Sinpy Mege as holiday features with strong stage talent and audience appeal.

Hollywood Ray Chicago Frank Bacon M. Golden Bridgeport Toe Greenwald Lou Eawards Jack Beasley Four Horsemen McConnell Austin Arthur Whitelaw Paramount Picture Lila Lee James Kirkwood Majestic Majestic Theatre Joseph C. Lincoln Cape Cod Knickerbocker Theatre New York Shavings Lincoln Petunia Arthur Chatterdon Nila Mee Mind Abbey

Holiday Show Opens With New Scenery And Jokes

The program will debut on Christmas Day and run a week with two daily performances. Prices remain affordable with top tickets at seventy five cents including tax, and new scenery costumes iris and humor are highlighted for an unusually attractive entertainment.

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Mysterious Woman Forces Delay in Northcliffe Will Case

London reports a mysterious woman, named as Mrs. C. A. Thomas, appeared at the Viscount Northcliffe will hearing and blocked an immediate settlement. She sought to file a claim against the will regarding prior money and property, prompting a judge to adjourn the session for several hours.

London Viscount Northcliffe C. A. Thomas

ALE LINES UP FOR PROHIBITION ENFORCEMENT

New Haven report from December details Yale university forming two student committees from academic and Sheffield Scientific School units to cooperate in boosting respect for prohibition laws. President Angell led a meeting with about fifty students to discuss building anti drinking sentiment and limiting student arrests. Chief Phillip Smith noted a historical drop in student arrests and suggested reducing false alarms and not removing traffic signs.

New Haven Sheffield Scientific School Yale University Lit James EK. Angell Yate Anesell Phillip Smith Yale Daily News Smith

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