Baseball Figures Tell Who's Who In The Eastern League
An era column analyzes Eastern League batting and pitching figures, highlighting Bowman and Christy contrasts, Stapleton’s limited runs, and the top pitchers in the circuit. It notes 13 hurlers at 300 percent or better, with Townes, Thorne, Conda, and Javis among leading performers, and records on steals, doubles, and runs scored.
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Elmer Bowman
Bob Christy
Bridgeport
Christy
Bowman
R. H. Silse
Bowrmat
Sir Hober
Low Man
Frank Stapleton
Pittsfield
Banner year for amateurs in sportdom in Bridgeport
In 1922 Bridgeport hosted a banner year in track and field swimming baseball and boxing. Highlights include a record swimming carnival at Sesside Park led by Miss Gertrude Ederle Frances Cooney and Hilda James, a fast Bridgeport girls relay that broke a UC record, and the Labor Day American Legion meet with major performances by Anna Baum and John Anderson. The A C girls rose to national prominence, the Soundviews won city league baseball titles, and boxing saw Captain Max Baum’s team shine with top local results though some stars turned pro.
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Chick Creaton
Bridgeport
Miss Gertruge Derle
New York
Hilda James
Cnampion Meralaid
A.ac
American Legion
Bridgeport A
University of California
Solndviews
Simming
Sesside Park
U.S. Life Savers Corps
Gertrude Ederle
Frances Cooney
Liverpool
England
Furane
Ederle
John
Miss Cooney
Anna Baum
Bridgeport Board of Recreation
John Anderson
Aqualite
Florence Brahs
United States
City College Stadium
B. A.C
Board of Recreation
Soundviews
Hall
Uise
Recreation Board
Max Baum
Mia
Baum
Stamford
Ne Haven
Meriden
Lenny Castle
Eve Smith
Johnny Mason
Mason
Smith
Simon Pure
Feld
Promiair
Bridgeport High Plays Congress High On Saturday
A Bridgeport High School basketball game against Congress High is rescheduled to be played tomorrow at Hilltop Gymnasium starting at 2 oclock. The Bridgeport lineup includes Mrazik, Bert Cohen, Randolph, Tollie Cohen, Erickson, with McGraw as referee.
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Bridgeport High Schoo Fen
Congress Hish
eyrnn_sium
Afernoon
Welock
Bridgeport High
Mrazik
Aca
Bert Cohen
Randolph
Tollie Cohen
Erickson
Cinyt McGraw
Red Sox Seek Norman McMillan in Proposed Trade
A report from New York on December 27 said the Red Sox pursued Norman McMillan, Yankees third baseman, in a trade offer involving pitcher Joe Harris or Herb Pennack. Barrow, Yankees business manager, and Harry F. owner of the Red Sox, reportedly discussed terms but no agreement was reached.
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Ow York
Norman McMilan
von Phird
Yankees
Baton
Rea Sox
Joe Harris
Herb Penmack
Ea Barrow
Harry Fowner
Red Sox
Red
Snapshot sports notes hint at 1924 Olympic prep
A collection of brief sports items shares hints on coaches plans and athlete debuts. Pat Pare of Gupler College notes married men face limits on football earnings. Tad Jones outlines Washington and Lee schedule facing West Virginia Centre and more. Jidle Joy plans 1924 Olympic training after amateur term ends January 1. Tom Eck reports Ray’s return under the Hitn ols colors. An entry list of 200 rivals last year, for the Texas Open at San Antonio’s Breckenrides Park.
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Jidle Joy
Tom Eck
University of Chicago
Ray
Ureckenrides Park
San Anton
Donahue Could Join Hartford as Senator-like Trade Rumor
Rumors swirl as Eastern League leaders meet in New Herron with Jigs Donahue sighted as Hartford second baseman in a potential sale or trade tied to Herman Bronkie’s Irassville contract. Donahue, ex Albany, batted .304 last season and has long backed Paddy O Connor. Basketball tonight revival at Colonial Ball Room features Hindsepera AC and De Molay with lineups and start time listed.
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Waterbury
Hartford
New Herron
Jigs Donahue
Herman Hronkie
Glastonbury, Tobacco King
John Hancock
Irassville
Donahue
Paddy O'Connor
Albany
Brasacos
O'Connor
Colonial Ball Room
de Molay
B.A. Cc
O'Neil
Simons
Sekerett
Schless
Cuy
Schine
Hurns
Welch
Shea
Pottenton
Football Revision on Rules Is Up
New York Dec 27 Recommendations for several revisions in gridiron rules were slated for discussion today at the annual meeting of the American Football Coaches Association. Leading coaches from colleges and universities across the country attended the daylong sessions with speakers including J B McCunly Fielding H You Howard Jones Major Charles Daly and Billy Edwards. Officers listed Major Daly president J W Heisman ident and John W Wilce secretary.
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New York
American Football Coaches’ Association
J. B. McCunly
Springfield
Mass
American Physical Education Association
Fielding H. You
University of Michiga
Howard Jones
Iowa Case
Charles Daly
West Point
Hoster
Wo OW
Roeper
Princeton Coech
Wiliam HH
Billy Edwards
Princeton Gridiron Star
Major Daly
J. W. Heisman
Pennsylvania
John W. Wilce
Ohio State
McCann Tutors Lefty Wilson to Bridgeport Pitcher
Gormer Wilson, a southpaw pitching recruit, moved from the Yankees to Bridgeport as announced by the Times. He pitched last season for Sioux City in the Western Association. Jurcins calls the youngster a comer though not yet major ready. McCann and Huggins provide tuition to develop the yearling, who could be hurry-called in emergencies for New York.
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Gormer Wilson
Yankees
Bridgeport
Sioux City
Jurcins Sys
Tenenr McCann Huggins
New York
Yanks
McGraw Declines Giants Presidency Over Salary
McGraw says he has no kick about salary and is content with his current role. Though offered the Giants presidency by Charles A. Stoneham on several occasions, he would not take on added duties, stating he already earns money and works hard at his present job. Some friends say his future would be as commander in chief if the team is sold, but he waits.
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Giants
Charles A. Stone
John McGraw
McGraw
The
York
Big Jef Tesreau
Big Def
Big Jef
New York
Jem
Toronto
Larry Doyle
Bowman Sets New Eastern League Batting Record
Elmer Bowman of New Haven batted .205 yet topped the Eastern League record for players in more than 100 games. The circuit notes higher averages by others in fewer games, with past leaders including Roy Grimes and Walter Hammond. Other cited figures include Brazill, Potterger, and siblings in the era.
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Elmer Bowman
New Haven
Bowman
O'Neil
Roy Grimes
Bridgsport J
New York Giants
Ray
Chicago Cubs
Owman
Walter Hammond
Pittsfield
Frank Brazill
Senators
Karl Potterger
Boys' Club Tilt: Colonials Versus Mohican Separates
The Colonial A. C. basketball team hosts the Mohican Separates in a Boys' Club game aiming for a sixth straight win. Referee Herb Hart to officiate as Colonials field Sevess Pepe Rich Carfello La Mastra Miarcello and Mohican lineup features Fulton Wrye Dare Smith and others.
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Colonial A. C
Mohican
Colonials
Herb Hart
Colonisie
Sevess
Pepe
Rich
Carfello
la Mastra
Miarcello
Fulton
Wrye
Dare
Cen
Smith
Holy Crescent Beats Holy Crom In Brooklyn Basket Ball
The Crescent A team of Brooklyn defeated Holy Crom last night by a 35 to 17 score. The game showcased strong defense and sharp shooting by Crescent stars as they pulled away in the second half.
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Speciy Crescent A
Brooklyn
Holy Crom
Kilinger Balks Major League Ride for Penn State Star
Friends of Glenn Kilinger believe he was released to Atlanta by the Yankees tear mat report and may retire from baseball in 1923 unless a major league opportunity arises. Kilinger is independent and does not plan a minor league apprenticeship.
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Glenn Kilvnger
Atlanta
Yankees
Georgia Crackers
Penn State
Killinger
Jersey Clio
How Habe Herman Beat Kid Kaplan In Their Recent Bout
Journalist Jack Reich reports Habe Herman defeated Kid Kaplan after a thumb poke to Kaplan's eye left him sightless until round seven. The piece notes strong showings from Eastern League vets and lists notable players like Gus Gardella Jim Thorpe Howie Baker Joe Cessrove Matl McCorry Riddle Zimmerman and Bill McCorry. It also covers surrounding baseball anecdotes about Mostil Caffy Edwards Young and semi pro promotions in York with quotes from Big Jeff Tesreau and others.
Greb to boxing New Year's bout in Pittsburgh
Harry Greb holder of the American light heavyweight title will return to the ring on New Year’s Day at Motor Square Garden Pittsburgh in a bout against Chicago heavyweight Bob Roper. Bloom redeemed himself with a decisive win over Tony Lyons in a 12 round exhibition. Danny Lee floored Bi Rockoff in Brooklyn last night at Pioneer A. C. sparring card.
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Harry Greb
Pittsburg
Motor Square
Danny Lee
Hirlem
Bi Roekoff
Brooklyn
Pioneer A. C
Burkett Awaits Plum Season For New York Post
Jess Burkett, longtime St Louis Creveland fame figure and former Worcester manager, may not stay with the Giants next season. He says he awaits Governor elect Al Smith to offer a plum post in New York, though specifics remain unclear as January approaches.
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Jess Burkett
Giants
Sluscer
St. Louis
Creveland
Worcester
al Smith
Jess
Jay Stare Ia
New York
Lane aims for big race at New York games
Proxy Clark Lane Jr. of the Bridgeport Baseball Club is slated for a fat man's race in the Municipal A. of New York events on January 25. The event sets a 210 pound limit as Lane, noted for agility, trains under Parker with Weeks guidance toward possible medal success.
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Clark Lane Jr
Bridgeport Baseball Club
Municipal A
New York
Mr. Lane
Parker
Lane
Lewis Under Knife After Wrestling Ruckus in Kansas City
Lewis, a heavyweight wrestler, and his wife De Lewis were involved in a disputed gathering over a wrist injury. Reports say the wife’s actions may have infected the wrist when she rubbed it against a ring post during a match in Kansas City.
Michigan Halfback Herb Steger in Critical Condition
University of Michigan football halfback Herb Steger was reported in critical condition yesterday at a Chicago hospital after undergoing surgery Saturday. Details on his condition and the operation were limited, with officials saying his status remained serious.
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Chicago
Herb Steger
University of Michigan
Walter Camp Grid Choices
Walter Camp lists football selections with first team including Taylor Annapolis Treat Princeton Schwab Lafayette Gerbisch West Point dhubbard Harvard Thurman Pennsylvania Muller California Locke Towa Ruw Cornell Kipke Michigan John Thomas Chicago. Second and third elevens follow with named players from Michigan Syracuse Yale Pittshursh West Virginia Dartmouth Vanderbilt West Point California Harvard Georgia Tech Wisconsin Nebraska Princeton Brown Iona Yale Annapolis Notre Dam.
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Taylor
Annapolis
Treat
Princeton
Schwab
Lafayette
Gerbisch
West Point
Dhubbard
Harvard
Thurman
Pennsylvania
Muller
California
Locke
Towa Ruw
Cornell
Kipke
Michigan
John Thomas
Chicago
Curtiss High to Meet Y M C A Team Tonight
Curtiss High School of Brooklyn will face the local Y M C A team on the Y floor tonight at 8 o clock. The Brooklyn squad has been advancing swiftly and seeks another victory as they pursue the local title.
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Curtiss High School
Brooklyn
N. Y
Stratford Legion Hoop Night at American Legion Hall
Stratford Legion hosts Fairmount in a main game while Park City girls meet Stratford Legionettes in a preliminary tilt. Lineup lists Stratford Legion Coram Anderson and Wilnea Corr, Fairmount White and co, Carley Sutey center Casaman and owe Suaris.
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Stratford, Legion
Fairmount ‘Assers
Park City
Stratford Legionettes
Stratford Legion
Cuintos
Wilnea coRrames Anderson
Aefie
Fairmounis—White
Carley Suctey
Carley
Casaman
Owe
Suaris
Anna Baum to Star in Greenwich New Year Swim Meet
A dual meet between Bridgeport Board of Recreation and Greenwich Y M C A features Anna Baum of Med focal team and Helen Meansy in a 160 yard exhibition. Events include 80 100 and 200 yard races with underwater swims relays dives and plunges. Bridgeport will field Anna Baum Gracy Kempie Helen Childs Eleanor Cons Dorothy Horne and Nellie Snedburg as team members.
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Bridgeport Board of Helereation
Greenwich Y. Mlc
Greenwich
Anna Baum
Helen Meansy
Bridgeport of R
Gracy Kkempie
Helen Childs
Eleanor Cons
Dorothy Horne
Nellie Snedburg
Marinko Leads Singer League Victory in Park Lane Event
Marinko of the Singer quintet posted the best score of the match as Tie Singers and Howland clashed on Park Clix deves. The team toppled pins for a high single of 12 and a total of 859 for three strings. Tie Singer rollers carried the odd game in the contest.
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Marinko
Crane Shippers
Arcade Alloys
Reilly
Bat Moran
Joy
Casey
Fitzgemid
Heklor
Ruzicka
Lenglen
Thomas and Ross Divide Honors in Exhibition Tennis
Dispatch from Monte Carlo to The Herald reports that Mile. Suzeane will play an exhibition tennis match Saturday morning. Fans await to see if the champion’s long rest or absence from the courts has affected her form as Joy Faris receives honors.
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Joy Faris
Dispatch
the Herald
Monte Carlo
Mile
Suzeane Musi
GOING TO SWEDEN AMA TRACK SQUAD PLANS
The Amateur Athletic Union outlines overseas duties with events in athletics from July 1 to 8 and swimming from July 5 onward in Sweden. Other sports span May 5-18 lawn games, June 13 morning, July 1-15 lawn henchs open court, wrestling July 6-8, bicycling July 8, snow ball July 9-15, yachiias July 12-2, rowing July 14-15, detailing rep selections and schedules.
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Amateur Athletic Union
Sweden
Referee McAuliffe Mired in Boxing Board Scandal
Johnny Greene of the Harifora Courant notes the case of referee McAuliffe who has been banned from officiating as long as the game is under board control after a dispute with Ady W. Castle over a $26 refereeing fee. The piece mentions threats of a self described plan to spill details at a hearing and cites prior trouble with the Meriden incident and verbal abuse of Castle. Frank Santoro, ex Holy Cross athlete turned law student at Boston College, now serves as a physical director of a club near Hartford.
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State Commission
Ady W. Castle
State Board
Merjaen
Commission
McAuliiffe
White
Meriden
McAuchiffe
Castile
McAultffe
Frank Santoro
Holy “Cross
Hartford
Boston College
Beaton
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