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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1921

Page

5

Y M C A Indoor Meet Carded For Saturday

Bridgeport Y M C A track athletes prepare for a dual meet with Waterbury Y M C A at the local gymnasium next Saturday evening. Events include one mile, relay, shot put, running high jump, and running broad jump. Bil ly Teibold leads in high jump with Polaski and O Boyle in other events. Meyers and Anderson also figure prominently. Trophy to top scoring team and medals for top finishers.

Chick Creaton Bridgeport Billy Teibold Sterling American Chain Lockart J. Anderson Polaski O'Boyle Pat O'Boyle O’boyle Waterbury Earle Welker Meyers Brass City Seaside Park L. Earle A. Parker Reg Aon

Connecticut Boys Reach Tennis Finals in National Junior Singles

In New York at the 7th Regiment Armory Edgar F. Dawson of Fortham Prep and Morton Bernstein of Harlem Tennis Club met in the junior indoor national championship singles final. Bernstein, paired with John Whitback of Loomis Institute, Windsor, Conn., would challenge Jerry Lang and Dawson for the junior doubles title. Earlier Grevel Acker of St. Paul’s School Garden City defeated Horace Orser of George Washington High School 6-1 8-6 to win the boys singles title.

New York Edgar F. Dawson Fortham Prep Morton Bernstein Harlem Tennis Gab 7Th Regiment Armory Bernstein John ‘F. Whitback Loomis Trstitute Windsor Grevel Acker St. Paul's School Garden City Horace Orser George Washington High School

Amateur Boxers Advancing Fast

Amateur boxers progress with rising talents from Bridgeport and New Haven in the 118 and 128 pound classes. Paul Rivnack defeats Frank Monguse and others, Thomas Gaffney returns from Navy service with a strong record, Julius Start and Arthur Lee prepare to showcase skill at the January 9 show.

Paul Rivnack Bridgeport Paul K. O Frank Monguse Thomas Gaffney King Navy New Haven Gaffney Jamuery Julius Start Maplewood A.C Nets Julius Arthur Lee Himelf Lee

Dinty Moores Out for Cage Honors

The Dinty Moores a Knights of Columbus basketball team begins honors in the 12 round class with Matt Kiely as manager and right guard Jerry Kelly left guard Jack Feeley at center and Bob Probert George Ryder as forwards. They open January 5 against Walter Garritys Heptbiicans.

Dinty

Nutmeggers Up In Mid-Winter Golf Tourney Semis

Pinehurst North Carolina December 31 semi-finalists for the first sixteen in the mid winter golf tourney include John D Chapman of Greenwich facing EL Ly Scofeld of Stamford and Donald Par son of Youngstown meeting N W Peters of Englewood Englewood pro Cyril Walker set a 68 on the rebuilt Number Three course with 33 out and 35 in.

Pinehurst N. C John D. Chapman Greenwich EL Ly Scofeld Stamford Donald Parson Youngstown N. W. Peters Englewood Cyril Walker

Wakeman Memorials Triumph Over Fairfield In Slow Game

Wakeman Memorials defeated Fairfield 24 to 21 as Fairfield’s quarrelsome play slowed the contest. Walter Mills led Wakeman with 16 points while teammates and substitutions contributed, with lineups including Serton Kinsella Toth Burr and Nichols among others.

Wakeman Fairfield Walter Mills W. M. Mills Mille Aussell Rej Nichols Wake Rey Serton Kinsella Toth Burr Walter Rm Annon

Horemans Wins Darkling Dillard Final At Daly's

Edouard Horemans the Belgian cup champion defeated Walker Cochran 361 to 482 in the final block of their 15.1 Darkling Dillard match at Daly's last night. Final match totals were Horemans 1200 Cochran 3082 with grand averages 22 34 53 and 20 42 52. Washington school basketball fives beat Black Rock Ray Scouts 26 to 25 at the Black Rock Farm, with Charavell standout for the winners.

New York Edouard Horemans Washington Black Rock Ray Scouts Black Rock “Farm Charavell

Woodland Juniors Plan Hockey Games For City Championship

The Woodland Juniors hockey team organized and ready to meet any junior outfit in the city. Led by Johnnies Reuther and Rensal lear star, the club lists Rahe Reuther White Mills Tim Bowen Mike Lavery Chick Anderson Doc Siebert Roger Carrol and Knapp as players. Arrangements for games can be made by calling Barnum 2814 and asking for Tom Bowen.

Woodland Johnnies Reuther Rensallear Star Rahe" Reuther Rahe" Reuther, “White” Mills Tim" Bowen Mike” Lavery Chick” Anderson Doc Siebert

Bridgeport Club Not On Market Denies Sale Offer

Clark Lane Jr president of the Bridgeport Base Ball Club stated yesterday that there is no chance of Connie Lewis’s offer to buy the club. Lane and Lewis are reportedly retirent on the Series named, and the offer was described as not attractive. Lane told a Hartford sporting editor the club is not for sale.

Connie Lewis Bridgeport Baseball Club Clark Lane, Jr Lane Lewis Hartford

Putnams Annex 6th Straight Win Over Berkshires

The undefeated Putnam basketball quintet defeated the Berkshires 25 to 15 to extend its streak to six wins. The first half was close with Putnams leading by one at the end of the period. Next they face the Fairfield American Legion team. lineups listed for both squads.

Putnam Berkshires Putnams American Legion Fairfield Neary Fulton Rogers Grant Salkt Katz Petrino Merkshires Taylor Letsura Linane Shiller Cogan Herb Harb Timek Jack Dunn Glynn

Holiday Game Night at Y M H A Arena

The holiday program features two basketball games led by the Y M H A management. The Silent Separates of New York, who previously beat the locals, headline the main event. The juniors meet the Selonials in the preliminary, with a 2 PM start and an 8 PM main tipoff.

New York Selonials

Peck to Manage New York in Major League Talk

Report says Roger Peckinnaudh star shortstop of the Yankees in May, recently traded to Boston, will manage Washington next season. Deal expected to be clinched within days amid baseball optimism.

New York Roger Peckinnaudh Yanks Peck Boston Red Sox Washington

College Stars In Millrose Games

The Millrose A A track and field committee invites top high jumpers for its altomeet in New York. Competing: Olympic champion Dick Banden, Walter Whalen of Philadelphia, Johnny Murphy of Notre Dame, Joe Erbal, 3.T. Brown captain of Dartmouth, and Needs of the University of Pennsylvania, who cleared 6 feet 27.8 inches last summer.

New York Millrose A. A Dick Banden Millrose Walter Whalen Philadelphia Johnny Murphy Notre Dame Joe Erbal Ad 3.T. Brown Dartmouth Brown Univerty of Pennsylvania

Mystery Quintet Open to All for Basketball Games

The Mystery five from the Boys' Club seeks opponents of similar calibre such as Company C N G Roycos Harvey Hub bells Black Rocks and Fairfield American Legion. They defeated East Haven's Acorn Club 37 to 24 last Wednesday. Contact manager Clem Fulton at the Boys' Club to book games.

Company C, N. G Roycos Harvey Hubbells Black Rocks Fairfield American Mysterys Acorn Club East Haven Clem Fulton

PINGCHLE CLUB NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT TEA ROOM

The Saturday Night Pinocchia Club plans a New Year's Eve gathering at the Home stead Tea room on Fairfield avenue with turkey dinner, favors, and poinsettia decoration. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich, Bancroft, Cooper, Bun dock, Mille, Budlau, Fuck sham, Meyer, Edith Wilson, and others. pinochle, singing, and after dinner speeches planned.

Homestead Fairfield Avenue Hr. Dietrich Harry Bancroft Harry Cooper George Bundock Fred L. Mille Annie Budlau Edward T. Fucksham Henry Meyer Dor'z Clarence Wilson Iss Edith Wilson Fred Taylor Sarah Taylor William Nichols E. T. Buckingham

Leonard Ready for Ten Round No Decision Bout

Milwaukee December 31 Benny Leonard lightweight champion and his trainers arrived to meet Spinkie Mitchell in a ten round no decision bout next Monday afternoon. Leonard appeared in excellent condition and above the lightweight limit, despite prior reports to the contrary.

Milwaukee Benny Leonard Spinkie” Mitchell Leonard Poondare

Scott Likes Hub

Boston December 31 Everett Scott Red Sox shortstop and captain says he would rather be back in Boston helping Hugh Duffy reach the first division than play for any other club. He prefers to join the Yankees over any other team according to letters disclosed today.

Boston Everett Scott Red Sox New York Hugh Duffy Yankees

Rumors Sweep Baseball Circles on Bender and Leagues

Rumors circulate that Chief Bender may join the Reading team in the International League next season. Bender expresses regret over leaving the Eastern League as discussions continue among baseball circles in December.

Inca Bender Reding Internatione

White After Leonard Plans Big Lightweight Bout

Chicago promoter Charley White has secured Jim Mullen as manager and aims to match White with Benny Leonard for the lightweight championship. Mullen pushing to set the bout as a title fight.

Chicago Charley White Jim Mullen Mullen White Benny Leonard

Pasadena Set For 42000 Fans In Presidents California Game

Pasadena Cal Dec 21 The stage is set for the big football game between the presidents and the University of California at Tournament Park Monday. Tournament officials announced a capacity crowd on hand with 2000 seats sold. The arrival of the presidents boosted stock and both teams enter in fine condition. California coach Andy Smith said his squad is in grand shape after daily work with only brief Christmas breaks.

Pasadena Cal University of California Tournament Park Tournament of Roses California Ohio State Neale Andy Smith

Hittng the Sport Trail II SE With Geo E Firstbrook

New year resolutions take effect at midnight as fans debate Bridgeport pennants and Newfield Park prospects. Gene, Babe Ruth, and boxing plans frame a busy winter, with Coach FE S Erriceson guiding a strong basketball squad and Boardman School challenging for state glory while Johnny Buff eyes a Europe tour and a promiscuous promiser warns against broken promises.

FE. S. Erriceson Bridgeport Boardman School Quintet New Haven

Sport Snapshots round up from national leagues and colleges

Collegiate and professional notes include James E. Johnson of the Rocky Mount club sold to the San Antonio IL club while in hospital status remains unclear. Arvan Faber of the White Sox has knee surgery and leaves hospital. Navy boxing candidates respond to Spike Webb with Mass Tech set as opening opponent. Williams hockey coach Ine Peacock rehired. Morningside A C indoor games credit entry plans for Jan 21 22 with the metropolitan two mile walk as headliner.

Buuffalo Louis W. Marcus P. J. Murray Phil Johnson Chicago Arvan Faber White Sox Annapolis Spike Webb Navy Mass. Tech New York Morningside A. C 22Nd Regiment Armory

Benny Kauff's Case Advances In New York Supreme Court

Benny Kauff, suspended Giants outfielder and former Bridgeport Hartford player, seeks reinstatement. Justice Whitaker reserved decision on an injunction against Commissioner Landis and the New York baseball club to allow him back in the game. His counsel called Landis a czar and argued Kauff’s services were worth $100,000 to the Giants.

Benny Kauf Bridgeport Hartford Benny Justice Whitaker Supreme Court New York Kaui Landis Kau Inyer Kanff Whitaker Dodec Bandis Haut Kanu Giants

Paddock Quintet To Play Norwalks

The fast Paddock basketball team will travel to Norwalk Monday night to face the Red Men quintet in a lively game expected to attract a large holiday crowd. Paddock players Mocie Rentz Welch Ronch and others are confident, while the Norwalk lineup includes Blackria Court and several key guards.

Fight Fast Draw In City Ring Ends In Even Battle

Johnny Dundee and Wil Me Jackson battled two fast rounds at the Garden with no kayo as each fighter landed few clean blows. Jackson pressed for a knockout while Dundee used craft to avoid punishment. In New York Jimmy Cinero, recent N. State welter champ, announces turning professional.

Johnny Dundee Wil- Me Jackson Jackson Dundee York Jimmy Cinero

Captain Ward's Team Leads Crane Duckpin Standings

Crane Duckpin League standings show Captain Ward's team at the top with a 32-20 record while Hubbard leads individuals. Team 4 and Team 3 follow, with high scores and marks listed for Ward Cooper Quinlan Hubbard and others. veteran players like Sullivan, Hultman, and Delahunt appear among top totals and high strings.

Ward Hubbard William A. Sullivan Moore Ai Quinlan McKenna Cooper T Hubbard More Converse Curley Farrell Bardwick W. Sullivan Hultman Blaggs Wilson J. Sullivan Kochiss Kelly Minor Kausier Smith Luddy Ruskey O'Loughlin H. Smith Delahunt Bullet Platt Loeffler Cougalin Baxter Luday Convers Bo Farrell Pee Moor Buskey Coughim Buskley Cooper Gan Ona Hardwick Haxter Sa Rausler Bee W. Sullivan Co. Curley Loughlin Kochi Inlan A.C. Smith Huitman Ward As

Holy Cross Beats C. C. N. Quintet 29 27 in Whirlwind Game

New York report shows Holy Cross defeating C. C. N. quintet by 29 to 27 in a fast paced matchup. Vets of Santiago mentioned as the winner’s note in the field.

New York Holy Cross

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