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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
JOHNSON WILLING
 TO FIGHT BRENNAN

Jack Johnson was unable to go thn.ogh his sparring act at the Park theatre last night, but the former champion in a speech" again reiter- ated his desire to meet Jack Dempsey in a championship contest. Johnson declared it would be one of the best bouts ever put on and that the best man would win.
 Johnson. before the show stated that he would like nothing better than a battle with Knockout Bill Brennan and declared he would knock him out in half the time it took Dem ps,ey to turn the trick.
 The Johnson act was omitted owing to the illness of Jacks sparring part ner, but will be put on today with a substitute. it was announced. It may be that either Sailor Daley or Ed Keeley may be put on to assist the ex-cha nlrpfon.
 DeFoe In Ring Tomorrow
 Billy DeFoe will be seen in ring &C., ton in the Garden tomorrow night his opponent being Babe Herman sensational California featherweight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

Chicago, Feb. 23.-Golf has been added to the curriculum for the con-. ditioning of baseball players accord ing To reports coming from the var iouS training camps of the major league clubs From Hot Springs. Ark, word was received that Babe Ruth lost little time getting out his golf sticks and visiting the links. Ruth is a devotee of the game and rarely misses chance to play. He swings naturally ,as he does in driving the baseball out of the field and has reg istered some mighty long drives. Ed die Collins, second baseman of the White Sox, is another athlete who en- joys a morning round on the links, while Bill Killefer, manager of the Cubs, who plays an 1S-ho1e match with as much enthusiasm as the most
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

Benny Leonard may have lost some prestige because of the troublesome time he had subduing Rock Kansas, but he added greatly to his drawing power. In the futre Ieonard'S bouts will be regarded as real fights and not just exhibitions of the champions s hitting power.
 The idea that Leonard is invinci- bIe and that 1t is merely a waste of time to fight him no longer will re- vail. Leonard hinsef always regrett- ed that the fans took that attitude. It made it difficult for him to fulfill the extravagant exectations of his friends.
 When Leonard did noIy fairly well he received no credit for the erform- ance because his friends expected something marvellous from him every time he started. He had to pe a won der on every occasion. and no one can be at his best all the time.
 There is neither pleasure nor pro- fit in being an ''iinvincible'' cham pion Now that the fans have come to realize that there are @. number of hgItweights capable of giving Leon ard a real fight his future matches will draw better than ever.
 A year or so ago Leonard really was all alone in his division Lew Tender had not attained his full ar,d was not ready to take a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Old Sport s Say-So

chance Willie Jackson also refused the most flattering offers to meet nm Johnny Dundee was anxious to try his luck with Leonard at 135 pounds. but eastern promoters would not consider his claims because John ny happened to put up a poor ex- hibtdon with Joe Yelling.
 Joe Yelling and Ritchie Mitchell fought Leonard, but they were not first class men. Yelling did not give him much Of fight becausa Joe was too greatly impressed with Leonard's reputation. He was on the defensive all the way and offered little resis- tance At that he went fourteen rounds and should have been allowed to finish out the bout. Mitchell showed more spirit and succeeded in dropping the champion for a long count before the latter hammered him into submission
 At the present time Lew Tender. Johnny Dundee, Rocky Kansas. Sail or Freidman and Charley White all figure to make things interesting for Leonard. Tender naturally is the biggest card of the lot. The Phila- delphian is generally recognized as the most dangerous contender The two never have met in the ring and there are many other reasons why battle between them will be highly interest ing-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
BIG LEAGUE MOGULS Sunny Jim'DunnOfI Indians
BI NORMAN F. BROWN

Sunny Jim Dunn. president and principal owner of the Cleveland h. dians makes baseball his hobby and not his business. His business inter eSts center in ChiCa go The teams in ClevSland. so. to avoid Slighticg either business or fun, Jim spends many a night aboard a Pullman going from business to pleasure or visa versa.
 Dunn was born in Ma rshau county Iowa, Sept II, 1866. H. began his business career as a messenger hoy in the First National bank of N;sr, shalitown. Then he graduated into the position of boOkkeeper with an oil company. Next he decided to add up his own profits or lCsSes and went into the contra cting business. He is now the senior member of the firm of Dunn Mccarthy Co, builders of railroads.
 Dunn became acquainted with Gle veland II years ago while supervising a big contract in that city. Several years later when he heard that the town was on the rocks. baseballically speaking. he couldn't imagine such thing. And when Charley Som CTS was advised by a bankers committee to sell his Cleveland baseball club to buy the club. His associates are mainly his partners in the contracting business who wanted a hobby, too. And you'll usually find a half dozen of them around at an Indian game every time the team gets within a nigth's r4de of Chi
 Jim had tried other hobbies He was a member of the Iowa National Guard for years and was a sergeant when mustered out. Then he tried politics, being nominated for several offices.
 Down around MarshaIltown, Daven- port and other nearby towns in Iowa folk will tell you that Jim is a hum mer First thing he did after buying the Indians was to cart every last one of them to Davenport for a game
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

The Putnam basketball team, cham pions of tho Junior class in the city, were given a. hard battle by the Twin Oaks of the North End when they met tt Colonial Hall, last evening The final score was 23-1S in favor of flae champs.
 Both teams played an excellent de- fenStve game as can be readily noticed by the score. The Putnans led the nrSt half by over ten points. The Oaks came back in fine fashion and the second half proved a thriller.
 "C1em" Fulton of the Putnan1s was the star of the evening, caging four double deckers as well as playing Q good floor game. Weary and Ghiottf worked well on the floor and also in the scoring.
 Putnams-Ghiotti. If; Weary, If; Salit, c: Fulton, lg; Grant, rg; Glyun, rg and C.
 Twin oak--Sansone. If: Carrona. If; Linane, c: Varrone, lgs Clancy, rg; Mccullough. If
 Referee. E. Lovely; scorer. Katz-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Golf Tuini1g Exercise
 For BaZX Players

jealous golf fan, showed his love for the game when he led a foursome around the links at Catalina Island, the Cubs training camp.
 Ball players gathering here prepar- atory to the trip to the training camps discussed the merits of the game and the consensus of opinion was that it ought to be part of the spring train ing for baseball players.
 William Kill efer said he believed golf to be one of the finest kinds of exercise.
 "It is wonderful game for a fellow to steady his nerves" he said. You may have noticed that some of our stteadiest pitchers are golfers and when it comes to our baters, the king of swat is a mighty good man with golf clubs. You can readily see that the game has it's advantages"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Sailor Daley Is
 Open For Fight

Sailor Daley who proved himself to be a clever Inittster while in the navy and who is now in our midst has the appearance of being a. corking good boxer, one who is able to tackle any opponent in the heavyweight class, and put up a good showing. Daley who is a nephew of Patrolrnan Ton Burns, is anxious to get dated for the next Bridgeport boxing show and is willing to meet all comers He's a husky boy, 20 years of age, and tip ping the beam around the 1855 pound mark Daley is training at the Co., Iumbia A. c. daily with Ed Keeley, the local amateur heavyweight. In his workouts he shows speed and con- siderable cleverness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
FEToots'' Connors May Get Tryout

'aToots" ConnorS, star pitcher of the Bridgeport Brass team in the Industrial League. last sea- son, who distinguished himself by flaming 19 opposing batsmen in a no-hit run contest, may get a chance to display his class in minor league company the coIn- ing season. COnnors, who is looked upon as one of the best mouDdsmen on Park City sand lots, has been recommended for a tryout with the Jersey City In- ternationalS-) COnnOrS is an all- round athlete and played an end position on the old Fulton foot ball team.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Champion Ball IhroWer on Deck

The baseball season is near ing. Arguments are cropping up daily with fans on the East Side and Jimmy BlaSriff is be- ing Rleralded as the champion long distance throyver. BIagriff, it is said last season hurled a baseball for q distance of over 45O feet, and will issue a chal- 1enge to any of Gene McCann's Brown Derbies to engage in a throwing feat when the warm weather arrives. BIagriff was the captain and star end of the Rosebud football team and is also a sprinter, having travelled the 100 yards distance in ten seconds,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23


 Indians in order tc acquire Keefe Clarke of Milwaukee.
 Pickup Not to Play. Clarence Pickup, former Hartford player and who was with Waterbury last season, will not be seen cavorting on Eastern League diamonds this season The outfielder has returned with the information that he is not going to play ball this season.
 Brasscos to Report April 12.
 Manager Billy Gilbert of the Wa terbury Club announces that he will have the Brasscos report on April 12. Including those on the reserve list Gilbert has between twenty and thirty players lined up. Gilbert is going to accompany the Giants to San Antonio, leaving with the advance squad from New York on Sunday.
 Gilbert has added four more men to his squad. They are Grosgean, an intielder from the Jersey City Club: Johnson, an outfielder secured from Washington: Dewey Munson, outfield- CT from the Yankees and Donaldson, a heavy hitting fielder, from the Buff falo Club.
 Another Chance For GoebeI.
 Eddie Eoebel who starred for Springfield two years ago will be will not be shunted to the Seattle Club. according to latest reports. Goebel played with the Reading In ternationals last season, starring in the outfield, at bat and on the sacks Expert judges of baseball material claim that he will prove his worth as big leaguer eventually.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Y. M. II. A. WINS

Before a large holiday crowd the Y. M. H. A. basketball quintet post ed another win to it's credit yester- for the second time this season. Score 43 to 35. In the preliminary tilt the Y. NJ H. A. Juniors trimmed the Rovers by a 24 to 9 score. Lineups:
 Y: M: H. A.-Mooney If; Marton If; Gordon c; Kaplan rg; Fitelson lg.
 Stanford-NToruke If; Calson If; Smith e; Matthews rg; Hogan 1g.
 Y. M. H. A. Juniors ocbowitz, If; H. Schwartz If; Greens ein c; J. Schwartz rg; Schless 1g-
 Rovers-Dixon If; Rotterdam If; Garrigan c; Broderick rg; Shea lg.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
4 Classes Filled
 On Amateur Bill

Entries in four classes of amateur boxers who will compete in the exhi- bitiOnS next Monday night at Y. M. H A. Hall have been announced by Capt. Max Baum They follow:
 los pounds-J. West, A. Cudhy, J. Dubee, L. VireIly, R. Romanio.
 HIS pounds-C. DonbulIion, J. Cas- sin. Geo. Chaicklin, N Lozinack. B. \ Grant.
 12S pound-A M. Faulkner J. Reed H. J. Addenbrooke, Steve Smith, E. Donbullion, Arthur Lee.
 1SS pounds-N. Rocco, F. Brennan, J. Martin. M. Marinko, A. Mantone, Lenny Castle
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Pat Baseball Ma Cuban Sports

Lieut.. Detective James Ram sey of the local police depart ment, can proudly claim a share of the credit due for the in creasing popularity in baseball in Cuba. Before the Spanish American war in 1898 Uncle Sam's national sport was not known in Cuba, but after the surrender of Santiago tho U. $. troops Introduced the sport, and Lieut.. Ramsey was a member of one of the pioneer Army base ball outfits on the Island. Ram Sey was one of the best of local players in his younger days. He was also a crackerjack football player, playing halfbac1 on the old Fifth ward eleven
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
SCENE SHINES

Defeated by New Haven Commer- cial High by a score of 57 to 37 in New Haven yesterday Bridgeport High basketeers are hopeful of re- versing the verdict on March II when a return game will be played here Eddie Schine eXcelled in scoring for the Red and Black, with 21 points to his credit. Lineup:
 N. H. Comm mercials-Epstein If; Bender, If; Chadys c; Silverman, rg; Hartenstein rg; Davin lg.
 Brid geport High - Whelan If; Mrzack If; Schine If; Carranno If; Colway c; AnnseI rg; Griffin rg; Flynn ig; Wall lg
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

the opening game here on Aprl
 Manager Gene McCann and E. J. IIanigan, secretary of the Syracuse Club. got together and arranged for the appearance of the Salt City team here In an exhibition with the Brown Derbies on April Is.
 In attendance at the meeting were Clark Lane Jr- and Gene McCann, rep resenting Bridgeport. Waterbury, Sec retary Michael J. Moran and Man ager Billy Gilbert. New Haven, Own CT George NJ. Weiss. Hartford, Sec retary James M. Pyne. Worcester Manager and part owner Jack Mack. Pittsfield, Donnie T. PaytOn. Albany, owner, Michael Hawkins and Man ager Patty O'Connor. Springfield, owner, Arthur J. Shea and Manager : J ohm Hummel
 At meeting of the Eastern League , Baseball Writers Association, Roger i M. Bushfield of Waterbury was re- Springfield was chosen secretary and treasurer, succeeded Karl Dahlquist of ; New Haven. The Board of Directors is composed of John M. Flynn of Pittsfield, John M. Greene of Hartford Stanley Garvey of New Haven, Frank E. Nolan of Bridgeport, Thomas O'Neil of Albany and Joe McSweeney of Worcester.
 Dave Keefe to Cleveland.
 Dave Keefe, Hartford pitcher, four years ago who distinguished himself two years ago when he forced Babe Ruth to strike out three times in game, as a result of deal goes to Cleveland from the Athletics. The
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
CUBS vS. HORNETS

The Twin Oak Cubs will play the Hornets of the North End at the Boys club Saturday afternoon.
 The LineupS:
 Hornets-M Carrano. If: Herb. If; Alstand, C.; A. Carrano, rg.; Harrigan, lg.; Tanning. Ig
 Twin Oak Cubs--Montanaro If. i; Pegliaro, 1g
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Jack Johnson, Ex-
 Champ, To Meet
 Johnny Red Allen

ToniGht. Thursday. at the Park Theatre. Johnny Red Allen of Bridgeport. has agreed to box Jack Johnson. four rounds. Johnson is anxious to meet all corners during his stay in this city. ASDirantS anxious to show their ability on the aggressive. side can leave their names at the box office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
ST. JOBS LOSE

St. Joe's basketball team hit a snas in the Devon A. c. last night on the iater,s courts, the suburbanites down. ing the local boys by a score of 36 to 23. In the preliminary tilt the Devon cites were victors over the Question quintet. Line up:
 Chapman, c; R. Anthony rg: O'Rourlxe, Ig.
 St. Joseph's- -Garrigan, If; Potter dam, If; Mulaney, c; Coonan, rg; Cas- SRrlV. lg-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Thayer Of Pequots
 Is High Bowler

The Pequot Injuns defeated the Mohican Tribe three straight games and the Algonquin clan won three in succession from the Iroquois Indians in the Red Mems League on the Park City alleys last night. Thayer of the Pequots, rolled the high single of 117. and Weber of the A1gonqudns, bowled the high three-string total of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Iassogna Posts
 New Single Work

Mike Iassogna, of the Columbus Boys Club bowling team, established a new high single record of 136 in the City Club League last night On the Park City alleys, surpassing Dewey's former record of 150. The Columbus boys captured three straight games fT1lrn the Rosebuds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
GIRLS TO PLAY

St. Johns Hall tonight will be the scene of basketball battle between two leading feminine teams, the Park City Girls and Ekoettes. Following are the 1ineups:
 Park City Gir1s-M. Penney, If; M. lg; K. Mead, rg; F. Konole, utility.
 Ekoettes-B. Austin, If; M. Andros- ky, If; F. Katz, c; N. Lucas, lg; J. Latin, rg; P. Schaffer, utility.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Fast Danbury
 Quint Coming

The speedy Danbury Separates will be the basketball attraction at the Y. M H. A. auditorium next Tuesday night. On their last appearance here the Separates put up a stiff argument with the locals, but were defeated by a close score. A return game was requested and Manager Charley Rosenbluth consented. The Mohicans and Y. M. H. A. Juniors will clash in the opening tilt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Columbus Boys,
WEISS GETS KIBBIE.

Announcements was made at the Eastern League meeting in Spring neid yes eerday by George Weiss, pres ident Of the New Haven club, that deal had been put through which sends tPdtcher Leslie Kfbhee from the Springfield club to New Haven. Welss also reported that Dom" Null rennan, former White Sox twirber, had signed his contract.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

with the minor league club there.
 Incidentally Dunn made a winning team of the Indians and Q whiz of a baseball town out of Cleveland. Right eff the bat he bought Iris Soea Eer for over S5o.000. Iris very promptly led the American league in tpatting Later Spoke became manager and led the team to its first American league and world pennants
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
t Putr1anlsGOing
 At Fast Clip

A splendid record is being made this season by the. Putnam basket pail team of the Boys club. The
 Puts have trimmed the Blue Rib ponS, Monarchs, Berkshires, Twin Oaks and other strong combina tions Manager Tad Glynn has some open dates available for teams desiring games. Record of the games played by the Putnams, to date, follows:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
WARDS THREAT

Aaron Ward, second baseman of he Yankees. is in Kansas City ip- VeSugaung business proposition. He Eanounced himself as holding out
 or SlO,00O, an increase $3,509 over 5st year, and says if the same is not forthcoming he will retire from the sea
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
ORIOLES BOOKED

An attractive preseason schedule is being arranged by the New Haven baseball club On April 14 and 15 Manager wild RilP' Donovan will have the champion Baltimore team Of the International League as the oD- pSnents of the Weiss outfit, while on April 16 the Boston Red Sox will be the Sunday attraction
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

Loyal winter season support is being accorded Billy Gilbert by Waterbury ball fans. There's likely to be a big uplAeaval in the Brass City by July 4 unless the Brasscos arc up in the pennant race.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
1922 SCHEDULE
 A KNOTTY JOB
 FOR MAGNATES
Rv GEORGE E. FERsTRROOK

With the exception Wrestling the schedule magnate important business at their Spring meeting yesterday Springfield Owing to kicks 1sered by the Worcester and Albany clubs the increased mileage they would be obliged to shoulder under the original draft decided The sched ue committee which consists of Clark Lane of BrdgePor Jim Clarkin Mack likely to hold the According draft scheduled to play
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

The coming Kaplan-Hutchins bout in Meriden is creating con- siderable interest in local boxing circles. After months of wranc- ling over weights and money mat ters these boys have reached an agreement and great battle is expected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
TWO TEAMS TIED

Looks like a breezing finish for championship honors in the Parochial School Basketball Lea gue between the St. Augustine's and St. Mary's who have yet to suffer defeat. The stand ing < the race to date follows:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

Offering to sell two pitchers who won four games in the World Series by MoGraw has given a shock to Giant fans That's what Jess Barnes and ''Shufflin' PhiI' Douglas did.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

President Prout. New England A. A. president, is going to make an effort to revive the walking sport in this district. and is going to stage a meet in the Hub on March 4.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Hitting The WITH q. E. FIRSTBROOK
 Sport Trail
ZEoci;1a,g! } l; ;!

Local sportdom Is minus its roller polo this season, but is due for re- entry into the American League next season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

ANN ARBOR-Coach Yost, be- sinning today. will give two lectures on football weekly to gridiron can
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
DEvLdN LANDS JOB

Arthur Devlin. for Giants and Bravesf third baseman and ex-Ford- nam oaseban scout, has new job in Iha ni1v of aenr1t far tna Rra ras
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

Reports from down eaSt'' in- dicate that all of the clubs are on the right side of the ledger, finan- ciaIIy. New Bedford has an ad- vantage in the race, holding lead of five games, followed by Fall River, Providence, WaIiing- ford, Worcester and WoonSOcket-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Kaceys vs St. Joes
 In Cage Tonight

Anticipating the banner crowd of the season the sports committee of the Knights of Columbus has made ar engagements to accomm odate a large crowd at tonight's basketball and dancing festival Edward Lavery, as sistant manager, today announced the follow:
 St. JoSeph's. K. of c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

Devonettes - Miss Carroll, L. F.; Miss Sullivan, R. F.; Miss Perkins, C.: Miss Donnelly, L. G.; Miss Barron, R. G.
 Catholic Community - Miss Oliver L. F.; Miss Gerold, R. F.; Miss Leech, C.; Miss Roach, L. G.; Miss Creahan, R. G.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

DeF'oe who paid a flying visit to Brid- gepor-t yesterday is in the best of shape and is confident of getting the verdict.
 In the bain bout Lew Tender and Hymie Gold will clash. Gold is being picked as the winner by Champion Benny Leonard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23
Mike McTigue Winner

Mike McIigue Warner
 Mike McTigue's victory over Young Fisher yesterday. in. their. fifteen round battle at the Pioneer. Club. in New York again places him. in. line for a match with champion. Johnny Wilson. The Syracuse boxer was de- feated in cIean-Cut fashion and was nearly put out in the seventh round. Fisher displayed amazing stamina by launching a furious attack. on. Mo TigIIe in the thirteenth, but the latter proved to he the strongest. It wipes out the defeat McTigue sustained at Fishers hands in. Syracuse. a. few weeks ago and substantiates McTiges ssIibi offered on that occasion, which was to the effect that he was suffer- ing with a vrenched shoulder at the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

Williams has scored the most goals, 257: then come Duggan, 224; S. Pierce, 1S5: Thompson, 174: Higgins, 159; Hart, 157: AL exander, 151: Taylor, 151: Wiley, 121: Bouchard, 134: Davis, 125; HarEinS, no.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-23

All of the old favorites, or most of them, including the Pierces, tJigger' Higgins Bill Hart. Duggan, ct all are in action and Park City poloists will doubtless be interested in their do- in ~S.