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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
3
Jim Clarkin's plan for a player bonus in the Eastern League is halted as National Association officials say minor leaguers will lose most extra compensation under 1922 contracts. New agreements from the Buffalo meeting bar players from taking pay from other organizations.
Local fans expect Louis Bogash to meet Jack Delaney at a Bridgeport A A A show in February. The winner could face the Madison Square Garden winner of the Wilson and Greb bout on January 6, a clash seen as a major step toward a title shot.
Waterbury veteran fans recall Don Donovan’s early baseball days with Reser Connor’s team noting his wild pitching style. The upcoming return to manage the New Haven Club is anticipated as a comeback for the former big leaguer known for his erratic but talented mound work in sandlot and professional play.
A Civil War battlefield is being developed into an 18 hole golf course at Seven Pines Virginia. The course near the site of a minor Civil War engagement is expected to open for play on May 31, anniversary of the engagement.
Veteran trainer Hook Lippe, mentor to Jeff Smith and Ter Mehhugh, has spent four decades boxing with top prospects under Vincent Martin. Brooklyn featherweight Badly Prince shines as Billy earns a big city ovation after a ten round decision over Billy Metz, with charity bootstrapping his win. The Joe Lynch versus Patsy Johnson 12 round bout is postponed again to January 3.
Montreal December 25 McGill University will not meet Rutgers College at the Polo Grounds in New York next season. Interference with studies and student council objections are cited. Syracuse game arrangements remain sanctioned for November 11 next with a final approval by the advisory board. British lacrosse party to visit Philadelphia next spring.
Tad Puuaaerui reports on a 3 200 point match where Jake Schaefer defeats Roger Conti with 2 988 points to 2 120. Freshman wins afternoon block 400 281 but loses last block 183 400. In Louisville Kentucky, Pete Hartley of New York and Pete Chaike of Detroit set to clash in a 12 round lightweight bout in January.
A testimonial dinner for Charles C Buell Harvard football captain designate will be held at the Hartford club on the evening of December 30. Harvards Bob Fisher head coach will attend along with speeches by Gov Lake and Trinity College president B Ogilby. In Boston December 23 the State Boxing Commission lifted Nate Selgel of Revere suspension effective Christmas Day.
Geo E Firstbrook notes Wild Bill Donovan, former Detroit pitcher and Yankees and Phillies staffer, appointed manager of New Haven. The move parallels Ty Cobb and John McGraw helping friends, with Donovan bringing rich playing and managerial experience to the Eastern League club.
Park City Girls fall 53 to 10 to Travelers Insurance in Hartford last night. Lineups include Travelers Raymond and Kessner against Park City Five Penny Calahan Carroll. Columbia Fordham NYU enter players in seventh annual national indoor junior lawn tennis championship singles beginning Dec 27 at the 7th Regiment Armory. Other notes: Jimmy OConnell labeled $75,000 beauty shows tired symptoms. Bo McMillan stays in spotlight after season end. Wedding date set for Jan 2. Connie Lewis banquet shocks Howie Baker. calls for Bridgeport Baseball franchise buy. City Church League games schedule tomorrow at Presbyterian Hall and Municipal Gym. Gardiner White near full recovery from wrist injury, aims to resume play next spring.
The American League fielding records show Stuffy McInnes, recently traded from the Red Sox to Cleveland, committed only one error in 152 games last season. He logged 1549 putouts and 102 assists with a .999 average, best in the league and two points higher than the old mark. The piece notes other top performances and team standings.
Harvard's track schedule is listed with dates and venues including Virginia at Charlottesville on April 19 and April 22 Virginia and Naval Academy at Annapolis. Other meets include Penn at Cambridge, Yale at Cambridge, Princeton at Princeton, plus Intercollegiates on May 26 pending athletic committee approval.
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