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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
2
Derbies in Albany follow a Springfield hog market report. The announced championship bout between Benn and Jack Britton was canceled at Madison Square Garden amid dispute over money.
Eastern League action sees Waterbury winning 4 to 0 over the Hillies in a hard, hot game. Gus Gardella is fined 25 for arguing. Pittsfield’s Gus Gardella gets ejected again. Hartford edges Al Dany 4 to 2 as Brick Kane drives with two singles and a double. Stryker of New Haven beats Fitchburg with a timely double. Babe Bowman homers in New Haven Fitchburg clash. Attendance hits about three thousand amid 120 degree heat.
Crack shots from across the state including Bridgeport compete for honors in Hartford. Bridgeport team members Capt. George N. Sivers A H Trum Bull W A Lank C K Plancon F J Ham lead the entry with possible additional Bridgeporters. The State championship shoot is set for June 28 and 29 at Island Brook traps under Seaside Gun Club sponsorship.
Five starters are expected for the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park led by Snob II the French-American bred colt bought for 85000 dollars Hea Pillory Ray Jay and June Grass made up the field all carrying 126 pounds The association anticipates a crowd near 40000 with many from Chicago Baltimore and Washington already seeking box reservations by telegraph.
The Brooksides visit Fairfield for a top season showdown at the Legion diamond. Brooksides aim to avenge a loss to Milford and boast Wells and Meerbach as key hitters while Moran starts for Fairfield and Cap Lombard promises a tough home defense.
J G King, Bridgeport, fell to Lusien B Williams captain of the Se tennis team and last year’s State title winner 8 1 in New Haven. Williams also beat J W Thurston of Hartford and advances to face the winner of Robert Swain of Hartford versus J B Morse Jr of New Haven in today’s card.
Ed Mackall the Giants trainer died in a Boston hospital after battling pneumonia. He fell ill on the Giants last trip to Boston and stayed behind as the team returned to the Polo Grounds. John McGraw mourned the loss of the loyal trainer who had been with him for most of his managing career.
The American Chain team heads to Hartford Sunday afternoon facing the Cochills in a local lineup featuring Ela Sherwood Jack Egan Wargo Ivers Tom Bowden Klinger and other star players.
The Brown Derbies visit Albany hosted by General Paddy O'Connor after a 15 to 8 win over Springfield as Waterbury Brasscos edge Pittsfield Hillies to close in on third place. Emmerich leads Weehawken hits with four, homeruns and multiple extra bases, while Dick Loftus and Jimmy Irving spark a heavy slugfest. Bridgeport, Waterbury, and Ponies figure prominently in a wild baseball night with Brackett and Fielder stealing bases and Stauffer earning the win.
Summary of twilight baseball at Seaside Park with Elks Red Tops and Kellys Keystones winning titles. South Ends and Walnuts played tight games, McCarten shone for South Ends with a triple and two bases. Red Tops dominated Walnuts 10 to 1, while Keystones beat Park City Giants 7 to 4 in another matchup.
Veteran third baseman Larry Gardner, once a top Red Sox and Cleveland regular, is replaced by Riggs Stephenson as Tris Speaker reshapes the Indians. Gardner, 36, has been losing speech since last summer, while Stephenson boosts the lineup with strong batting and fielding.
Danbury schedules a field day at the Danbury Fair Grounds with an athletic meet awarding 50 silver caps as prizes. The program includes a revolver shoot and motorcycle races. A Bridgeport Police revolver team is likely to participate alongside other state Dinecoat groups.
Battling Kunz’s undefeated state lightweight champion status faces a serious challenge as he plans to leave the hospital after an operation. He aims to face Angelo Young Stamford in a ring contest en route to prize ambitions.
Brooklawn golf and tennis experts prepare for a weekend event featuring a four ball match play handicap round tomorrow.
George Guth of Memphis won the Southern gene trapshooting championship by breaking fly targets in a shoot off with J Aycock of Jacksonville after both tied at 197 of 300. Aycock missed one of the fifty in the decisive round.
Kenneth King returns to Worcester and Rochester lineup as veteran McCorry joins Waterbury benching. Cos Grove and Kinsella also feature as Waterbury fields one of the fastest outfields in the minor leagues.
Jim Thorpe, renowned Indian athlete, is pursued by owner Jim Clarkin of the Hartford bell club who recently offered Thorpe a $1000 monthly salary. The exact amount paid by Thorpe himself remains undisclosed, but Shores once mentioned the $1000 figure as a factor in the Portland Coast League club releasing him.
Albany dispatch reports Head Office Boy narrating a postwin trip with the Derbies after a 15 to 8 victory at Springfield. The piece covers hotel stays, morning walks, river views, team chatter, pennant talk, and colorful anecdotes about figures like Emmerich and local figures, ending with backstage banter and team observations.
Bridgeport crowd will travel to Meriden for Kaplan vs Wagner at City Hall auditorium tonight. Joe Hall meets Young Mack in a semifinal. Frank Glennon from Hartford referees. Local fans including Jim Rowley and many boxing enthusiasts attend ringside.
The article praises Babe Ruth's four homer pace and expected rise in form as he heads West with the Yankees. It notes his strong hitting at the Polo Grounds and predicts he will challenge Kenneth Williams for the lead as the season progresses, with betting favoring Ruth to finish ahead next October.
Two champions are missing at Pleasure Beach this season. Waterbury fans protest 4 PM game times over 3:30 starts. Local boxing talk includes Kaplan Baird rematch, money talks, and business with Fred Tyler. Gene Martin updates and Derby links surface as Donovans trusted players are discussed.
Athletes from the Army Navy and Marine Corps headline the American Legion track and field meet. Events include 100 220 and 440 yard dashes 120 and 220 yard hurdles one mile run medley relay and field events. East camps and naval stations enter many competitors with a dozen A A U handicap contests planned for tomorrow featuring national collegiate and sectional champions and a twelve mile marathon with 89 entrants.
June 9. The International Model Yacht club grants a vote to the second race in a series as B A Bull of Brooklyn Amateur expects Polkadot to repeat its triumph over Endeavor. William J Daniels British challenger steered yesterday’s contest from a leeward windward course to a close finish. Polkadot beat Encplyor by three quarters of a mile but just failed to finish before the time limit. Today's race will use a triangular course.
The Booth and Bayles school nine meets the High School Annex squad at Sea Side Park this afternoon. Both clubs remain undefeated making the matchup highly anticipated. Jos Dugan is unhappy over a trade that would have sent him to the Yankees instead of the Red Sox.
Homage will be paid tomorrow to George Burns former Giant outfielder who figured in a winter trade to Cincinnati that helped bring Heinie Groh to the Polo Grounds. The event at the Polo Grounds will feature the World Championship flag Burns helped to bring to the Giants as the Reds visit. Burns was a popular figure among Giants fans.
The American Legion nine plans a Sunday game with a strong batting lineup led by Frye and Battery in the outfield. Infielders include Chip at first base Cole second base Bayes shortstop Buckley third base with Plura Sullivan and Kearns in the outfield. For inquiries contact manager Nick Bayes at 2671 Noble.
Night in New York the National League magnates meet to consider reducing baseball admission prices. If Polo Grounds rates fall, Eastern League and other minor leagues may follow. Also Sunday schedule at Seaside Park lists Diamond No 1 Hall Community versus M H A Irs and Venice Juniors against Belmonts.
Athletes from twelve churches will compete in a track and field meet at Seaside Park around July 2, organized by the Interchurch Council.
Dusty League reports hostilities resume tomorrow afternoon with three scheduled matches American Chain against Remington Arms Cranes versus Locomobile and Remington Arms facing Manning Haxwell and Moore also listed for play.
Louieville Kentucky June 9 Red Roberts captain of Centre College football and 1924 All American star donated the third pint of his blood yesterday in a third successful transfusion to aid his sister Mrs Kenneth Humphreys. Physicians report she should recover soon.
A wild baseball roundup notes Hartnett praised by New York critics while Glanta shuts out the Cubs 11 to 3. Causer saves for Worcester, Hugmen wins again, and the Yanks crush Robertson. Hornsby leads NL batting, Stepien tops AL slugging, Washington beats Cleveland, Tigers edge Phillies, Pirates win 7 to 5, Red Sox top Browns.
Connecticut riflemen and pistol experts will compete in the national matches at Camp Perry from September 2 to 28. A state tryout series begins June 18 at East Haven rifle ranges to select the Nutmeg team. Shooting starts at 1 pm with CT residents eligible to represent the state.
Prizes for the winner and runner up will be donated by A J Hildreth and Co and the Howland Dry Goods Co. Entries close with Secretary CG Willard at 207 State Street. The 25 cent entry fee has drawn players including R E Sprague A C Willard French Stanton Lineburgh Hoskins Abbott Naramo J W Storrs Moore Root R M Lessler John Wheeler Paul C Meyer Nichols and W H Miller.
The Giants win seven of nine meetings against Brooklyn over two years ending a Brooklyn dominance. Dodgers and fans express frustration as New York gains the upper hand in the rivalry.
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