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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
100 CREWS WILL
 RACE IN REGATTA

Philadelphia, Aug. 3.-More than one hundred crews and q number of individual oarsmen were entered In the golden jubilee regetta of the ma tionaI association of amateur oarsmen, opening today on the Schuykill River. In all the executive committee of the association acceptSd one hundred ana twenty two entries, the greaest n.4m- ing.
 Junior events comprised the first days program 33 boa&s, manned by athletics who have never finished first in a race being scheduled to start in the six events. The two single races, for gigs and shells. at- tracted the largest fields the gigs hav- ing nine entries and the latter Is ne- cessitating the rowing of two heats. Winners of today's races, all of which will be rowed over mile and a quarter straightaway course, will qual- fly for the intermediate events to- morrow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Mercantile Teams
 Play 5 to 3 Draw

The Southern New England Tele- phone Go. nine battled the league leading Public Markets to a 33 tie score in nine innngs in the Mercantile League last night at Seaside Park be- fore a bumper crowd. The game de- veloped into a pitchers duel between Pistey of the "Hellos" and Liptak of the Marketeers in which the former famed ten and the latter twelve. The game was called in the ninth because of darkness. Howlands forfeited to the Terminal Club team in it's failure to make an appearance.
 Score: R-H.E. Public Market 0 0 0 1-3 s 3
 Batteries-Pistey, Dinell and Burns; Liptak and McCarten.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
SOLDIER BkRTFIELD
 IS AFTER BRETON

Soldier Bartfield, veteran Brooklyn welterweight, has mapped out an ann bilious camaign. The Brooklyn boxer has posted S2,500 with a chal- lenge to Jack Britton, worlds welter- weight champion, with the State Ath- 1etic Commission. In the event that field is successful, the Brooklyn vet eran, according to Manager Dan Me ketrick, plans to issue a challenge to the reigning nidd1eweight cham pion, and if victorious in the latter bout Bartfield intends to challenge for the light-heavyweigh crown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
JR, LEAGUE PROTEST
 COMES UP TONIGHT

The protest over Schrieber of the Hall Community team. who is alleged to be over the age limit. will be set- tied tonight at meeting of the Junior City League in the Board of Recreation. Schrfeber has been a factor in his teams climb to the top. He hit the ball for an average of ,360.
 The players who will be eligible for the series between the Crasho Cubs and the Hall Community teams will also be decided upon at the meeting. The game will be played on Diamond No. l, Seaside Park. at 1880 Sunday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
LEONARD TAKING IT
 EASY FOR HAMMER

Michigan City, Ind. Aug. 3.-Be- cause of the danger of reopening the cut over his right eye, received in the match with Lew Tender. Benny Leon ard, lightweight champion will do no boxing in preparation for his ten round contest with Ever Hammer, the chal- 1enger from Chicago, here next Satur- day afternoon. This was the an- of the champion today after he exam- ined the injury. The most dangerous wound is in the eyebrow. It is sdrni- lar to the one Jack Dempsey received when he was trying for his match with Georges Carpntier.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
ONE ON MERIDEN

Regarding the suggestion emanat- ing from Waterbury that Meriden was ripe for Eastern League baseball and was being considered as site for Jack Mack's Gypsies. The Meriden Journals says that the only baseball game that attracs a crowd in Meriden is the annual burlesque between the Meriden and New Britain police teams. And when such a hard-boiled booster as The Journal sports editor admits that much Meri- den indeed must be poor baseball burg, comments a Sporting News cor respondent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
CARDINALS PLAY
 ANS0NIA, SUNDAY

The St. Louis Cardinals are carded to play an exhibition game in Ansonia next Sunday with Ansonia A. c. team. Lou North, an Ansonia dad, is expected to perform on the mound for the Cardinals. The upstate fans are collecting. a large purse which they intend to present him.
 Among other we'll known stars who will be in the Ansonia lineup are Carroll. the Holy Cross star pitcher: Ryan, Holy Cross catcher, and Jack Barry, former star of the Athletics. The game wiM be played on Stevens Field, starting at D. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Crucial Contest
 in Church League

If the Washington Park team emerges triumphant over New field tonight in a game at the Eastern Malleable Iron field, 8 triple tie will be in existence in the Church League. At the pres ent time First M. E. and Sum- merfield are tied for first place with nine wins and two defeats. Washington has eight victories and two losses.
 Much interest is being display ed in the exhibition contest to be staged at Newfield Park tOmor- TOW night between the Park Streets and the First M. E. teams. Clark Lane will umpire behind the bat, while Dr. Beebe will make decisions on the bases. The contest will start at 6:15 o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
2 BALL GAMES FOR
 ST. JOSEPH'S OUTING

A gala time is being planned by the committee in charge of the an- nua1 outing of the St. Joseph's T. B. & L. Association which is sched- uled to be held Sunday. Aug. 20, at t'The Farm
 Two ball games are on the card, the contesting teams to be Bart Hur ley's "Old Men" and Lanky Cos groves Infants and the Officers vs. the Common Elements. On the latter team will be Speed Hart, "Gaso1ene'' Antone, Pete Hanbury, John Ryan. Mill McNiff. John Neary Harry Costello, Henry Brennan, Bar ney Muldoon, Bob Ivers. Dan Mo Padden and Frank Muldoon. The players on the Officers outfit will inclfde Fred Daly. Steve McMahon. Terfy McMahon. Tom Coonan, Joe KieBy. Walter Barrett. William and Iofin Mccarthy, John Gillespie, John Nevins, Charles Hickey and John Murray.
 The committee in charge is Stephen IL. McMahon, Fred L. Daily, John T. Gillespie, Tom Coonan, Terry McMa- hon, William Mccarthy, Joe Kelly John Neins. Frank Ryan, John Mur- ray Fred Antone, John Cosgrove, Tfm Murray Charles Hawman, Wal fa- Barrett and Bernard Muldoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

The scheduled game between the Recreation team and McGran's Stars in the Recreation League tonight has been postponed on account of the annual moonlight excursion of the Board of Recreation to Savin Rock which will be held at o'clock this evening.
 Span Bowden is leading the Rec reation League swatsraiths with a per- centage of .714. He has collected ex- actly ten hits in 14 chances at bat hopeful of gong through the entire season without a defeat. Their win column now contains II victories
 Ed Red" MuIlaney is burning up the mining regions of Virginia with sensational playing. Red performs at the initial bag for the Dante, w. Va, team.
 The pitching duel between Farrell and Lila of the Waysides and Sound views last Sunday in the City League bore much significance. Not only did Lilla go into the lead as the best pitcher, but he also pushed ths Soundviews into the front seat in the B. c. wheel.
 Adam Herb will occupy the box for the Walnuts against the South Ends in the Recreation League tonight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
MARTINS FIGHT

Pepper Martin defeated Kid Sulli- van in the feature 12-round bout at Ebbets Field last night. The bout was fast all the way, and in doubt to the late rounds, when Sullivan found the pace too fast Martin had his op- ponent on the verge of a knockout in the twelfth round. Sullivan was floored three times in this round Martin weighed 1321a pounds and Sullivan l29
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
REGATTA RESULTS

Springfield Mass. Aug. 3-Loca1 oarsmen, particularly those repre- senting the Atlanta Boat Club, up- held the honor of Springfield River men in the regatta which marked the opening of the two days ceIe- bration of the completion of the Hampden County memorial bridge. The events attracted fourteen clubs and thrilled thousands of spectators in 1osely-fought contests
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
CURTIN is PREPARED FOR YOUNG MONTREAL.

Charley Doessereck, in a com munication, says that "Irish' JolrhNy Curtin is in tiptop shape for his bout with Young Montreal, in Woonsock- et tomorrow night.
 Right now the> fighting Irishman is in the best shape of his ring career and has his two deadly offensive weapons working on "high." To Johnny this is the most important battle of his life with the exception of his next encounter which will be with Joe Lynch, when the bantam weight championship will be at stake.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
TENNIS ENTRIES

The entries for the Muniipca1 ten his tournament will close tonight and the contestants will be matched by P V. Gahan, of the Board of Recrea- ton, tomorrow. It is expected that the list will number about fifty when the entries close. The latest entrants are David Rosenthal, F. D. Dickerson, Daniel Shee1ey, H. w. Sweet, w. Tracey, Thomas Tuttman, John Geary, Fred Ha1lin, Eugene Cote, and l., Kane
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
TONEYS FOOT DOWN
 ON BRAVES DEAL

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. Sired Toney, former New York Giant pitch CT, who was traded to the Boston Braves last Sunday as part of the consideration in the deal that sent Pitcher McQuillan of the Braves to New York, and, according to friends. has decided to quit baseball rather than play with the tail-end Boston club.
 According to these friends Toney said:
 "I have S5O,o00 and don't have to play baseball with the Braves"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

treatment while in this city. While here he received a tangible gift in about S1OO from the Lenox boys. He was here yesterday fitting himself out for trip to Pougekeepsie, where he has signed with the independent team of that city the same club on which Shay and Casserly, local semi pros. are playing.
 Conklin declared it is his desire to return to Bridgeport before the sea son is over and participate in another ball game.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
ANXIOUS
 TO FIGHT TENDLER

Doc BagIey has mapped out Q, strenuous campaign for Willie Jack son, his sensational lightweight. He is anxious to pit him against the various contendors, such as White, Dundee and Tender, leading up to a match for the worlds title with Ben ny Leonard.
 Bagley is sincere in the challenge to Leonard. He believes the time has arrived when Benny is ready to be taken and he hopes to get the smash with his great little battler.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
FRANCE WILLING

Barrett and White are matched at the Velodrome on August [. It's funny that both of those birds re-, fused fattering offers to box Ear France at the ball park in Philly. At any rate France wants the winner, as he wants to prove his right to a match for the title"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Red Conklir Is HeraLded
 As @tCarl Mays The Second"

Ball fans who saw "Red'' Conklin, former Mutual Welfare pitcher, work in the box Sunday for the Lenox against the Shamrock team, enthusi- astically declare that Conklin is on the track to develop into another Carl May, who is recognized as the peer of underhand fingers. Conklin showed marvellous control in his shooting of curves up to opposing batsmen, and he also uncorked a tantalizing spit ball.
 Conklin was highly pleased over his
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
All PutOuts for
 Battery, in Game

Boston, Aug. 3-In a game be- tween the Boston Transcript and the Boston Post mines, which the former team won 10 to Q, the winning battery, Smith and Lin net, figured in every one of the , 21 put outs in the seven inning game Smith struck out 12 men, caught two flies. threw out two men at second base and three at first, thus figuring in 19 of the 21 plays. Iinnet threw out two men who attempted to steal second baSe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
60 MILE MARATHON

A sixtv-miIe t- marathon race. from Philadelphia to Atlantic City. To be held on the afternoon of Aug. 14 under the auspices of the Allan tic City A. C., has been sanctioned by the Middle Atlantic A. A. U., with headquarters in Philadelphia The event is the first of it's kind ever att tempted in this country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
SHEA, GLOBE TRoTTER

Pitcher Pat Shea from Holyoke, property of the New York Giants is still travelling. Last week the Indianapolis Club returned him to the New York Club, and it is understood he is to be sent on to San Fra ncisco. Pat has not made much progress as pitcher, but he sure has seen the coun- try, from both coasts to Canada, to the training camp in the South and so on.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
BAIRD VS. JACKS

Earl Baird, the coast featherweight who has been on the sidelines since his bout here with Kid Kaplan, with bad hands, is now O.. K. again. He is doing light training in preparation for several bouts he has in view. Baird's first fight will be with Fred dy Jacks at the Greensboro Club, August 19.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
LIEUT.. BURNS ASSIGNED.

Lieut. T. F. Burns, Chief Johnson's driver, has been assigned to the Blu reau of Fire Prevention, Chief Daniel. Johnson announced yesterday. The change comes because Of the i'll health of Lieut. Burns who was seri- ous1y gassed in the New Republic restaurant fire. There will be no transfer of any member of the Fire Prevention bureau, Chief Johnson
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
LION BALL TOSSERS
 TO PLAY KIWANIANS

There's a big ball game to be staged at Seaside Park next Wednesday evening when the Lions and Kiwanians will clash on the diamond. Both or ganiZations claim to have some crack ball players on their roster which can outdo the other. The Lions are the cballenRers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
FIREMEN'S TILT

The Bridgeport Fire Department ball tossers will trek to Hartford to- morrow to play the fire fighters Of the Capitol It will be the final game in the state league for the locals. The Johnson troupe are in a tie with New Haven for the league leadership and if Bridgeport wins today they will hook up in a titular series with New Haven, provided the Elm City team defeats Hartford on Aug. g..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
JUNIOR TITLE CLAIM

The Lone Star Juniors who have won IT games are claiming the junior city title. They have a permit for Bullard Field, next Sunday after noon, and are open to meet any team in the 16-1S year class. Game can be arranged by calling up Noble 260s between 6 and g.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

The feature event at F'reeport, Mon day night, will be 12 round bout between Joe Yelling and italian Joe Dempsey.
 Packey O'Gatty and Jack Hausner will furnish the fireworks in the star bout tomorrow night, at the Surf A. C., Coney Island. Willie Herman, Jersey City lightweight and Jimmy Cooney are also on the card.
 Manager Jess McMahon of the Commonwealth club is negotiating for a. match between Johnny Shugrue and Jimmy Carroll, if the latter is vic torious over Jack Bernstein, Saturday night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Jupe Pluve Prevents
 PirateS-New Haven

The exhibition game scheduled be- tween Pittsburgh and New Haven yes terday. at Weiss Field, was called off owing to the rain. The Pirates had reached the park and practiced about , minutes when the downpour came. It was the third big league attraction of the season spoiled by rain in New Haven,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
WESTPORTS BUSY

westport and Stratford Hilltop teams will clash on Kernstock lot, westport next Sunday. Verkha1 and Sacco will form the Westport bat porters will meet the Mohawks of Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
GINGER SHINAULT
 SOLD BY SPEAKER

Ginger Shinau1t, former Waterbury and New Haven catcher, has been released by the Cleveland club to Kansas City. The former Eastern Leaguer was catching fair ball for the Indians and also hitting we'll but he was forced out owing to the gen. eraI shakeup plans in the club Iris Speaker is getting under way.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
HARTNETT INJURED

Hartnett, former Worcester catcher, who graduated to the Chicago Cubs and made good, is out of the game owing to a busted thumb. The in jured digit had to be broken over and reset. Hartnett was going strong with the Cubs until hurt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
GILBERT'S WORRY
 IS SECOND BASE

Billy Gilbert is making strenuous efforts to land a second baseman to take the place of Jimmy ESmond, in- jured. Gilbert made an offer to Frank Putnam, the Braves recruit, who was released shortly after the start of the season, but the latter re- fused to return. Gilbert may accept Chief Bender's offer to send second Sacker. named Wolf.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
ROSEBUDS BOOKED

In what has promise of one of the best games of the season, the Rose bud team will meet the Sound Beach outfit It will be the second game this season between the two teams, the Rosebuds winning the previous contest, S-3- Henkle and Guerin will be in the points for the Rosebuds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
ROCKS VS. M. E..

The Black Rock nine will face some strong opposition tonight when it plays the First M. F. team at the Black Rock Field. The contest will start at 6:15. Barber will be in the box for the Rocks while Douglas will start for the M. Els.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Wolf Goes Back.

Pitcher Walter Wolf whom the Hartford Club recently turned back to the Philadelphia Athletics has been sent to the Salisbury (Md.) club of the Eastern Shore League. Lack of con trol was Wolf's chief fault.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
lark Ctys Best Will Compete In Saturdays Field Games
MAJORS SCRAMBLE
 TO BUY STAUFFER

Ed Stauffer the runless and hitess slab artist of the Derbies is chance major league four league clubs the Pittsburgher finishing his third Bridgeport Announcement of Sauffer's sale will great surprise to the fans
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

Harry Martone and Bud Spratley are carded for the 12-round bout fea- ture in Plainfield, N. J., tomorrow night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

Joe Lynch and Johnny Buff have boxing Solons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Golf? That's Different.

A wizard with the women, he. A curly wolf at chess. With carefree stride, he'd beat the hide
 or any thug-and yes, He'd even cut a waiter dead. At golf he was a mess. A ball room riot, take my word A poker champ, no less. He'd run a bill in any grill, At talking, I confess. He'd make con man look contrite At golf he was mess. A baI1y wonder with the dice A fashion plate in dress If not alert he'd take your shirt, And laugh it of, I guess. That man could sell bubonic plague, At golf he was mess.
 ID. J. Walsh.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Amateur .Dianond .Pickups

Although unofficial it has been an- nounced that the championship series between the Crasho Cubs and Hall Community hines will commence on Sunday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
RINCSIDE CHIT CHAT

Plans are in the air to utilize the Polo Grounds as a fight arena. The newly organized Republic A. c. will direct the mitt pastime.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

The forsightedness always a char acteristic of McGraw'S management is seen this year in the case of Casey Stengel. McGraw took Stengel last year when nobody else seemed to want him, held on to him when most peo- pie were wondering why, and this year has had valuable service from him. He'd hardly have been up there as he has been without StengeI
 Wally Pipp had a lot of nerve taking a punch at Ruth. and, judging from the way he's had his eye on the ball since then. much of the nerve was optic
 George Grant says baseball is a business proposition. Yep, combines business with business.
 Where does Jonnard get his speed from? He has lots of it, and he's a slender chap.
 Nobody is indispensable. it seems. With Sisler, Severeid and Ellerbe on the shelf the Browns won and re- gained the lead.
 Ruth distributes his homers over near fences and far with impartial disregard for distances. He makes his just as readily away from home as at it. and none of the other slug gers equals him in that respect.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
The Higgins Handicap.

Miller Higgins, a frst-class base ball man, is to be deposed at the end of the present year unless he Jockeys the Yankees into another pennant That is placing premium on parIor magic. It would be all we'll enough to expect manager to bring home a winner with ordinary champion- ship club, but the Yankees are noth- ing if not extraordinary. They are a group of discordant clements and ths wonder of it is that Higgins can make them with three ball games out of ten. The only way he could establish har- mony would be to suspend half of his players. In which case the club would be long on harmony but short on ball playing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
BRADY To MEET DUTCH BRANDT.

BRADY TO MEET DUTCH BRANDT
 Eddie Brady and Dutch Brandt. have been matched to box twelve rounds as the star event. at the Mar golies Sporting Club. Arverne. L. l., next Tuesday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

In Quakerville, darkness stopped a Cubs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

Walter Johnson was in old time form, the veteran holding White Soz to four safeties. the Senators winning, { to 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Hitting The; WITH G. E. FIRSTBROOK
 Sport Trail

No fears of the hoodoo 13 exists at Harvard, where the football squad will begin work on Sept. 13.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Pittsfeld Wins Pair
Waterbury and Albany Divide.

The Waterbury Brasscos and AL bany split the honors in a double header, Waterbury winning the first contest by a score of to A. Cy Morgan was the victorious finger. In the second tilt, Thormalen pitching for Albany against Luck Howe, blank ed the Gilberts, to O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

WOrdS Of pra1Se are sOund1n& for Catcher Joe Smith from all ends of the Bridgeport baseball compass. Joe's playing of late has been of high caliber and the laudatory remarks of the fans are not being passed in the wrong di- rectiOn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

Wire reports say that pitcher Eddie LePard and shortstop Kingdom are booked for Buffalo next season, but Gene McCann solemnly confesses he knows nothing about it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

McG owan, Hauser and Miller also accounted for homers in the Ath- letics-Browns tilt. which the Macks annexed by to 4. Mokan, of the Phils was also in the charmed circle yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

Manager Wild Bill Donovan will send Stryl1er in the box to oppose the Derbies today, in New Haven, accord ing to Elm City reports. Hank Leas ure may twirl for the Derbs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
On Firing Line With Majors

Tanks gained in A L. flag race by beating the Indians. while the Browns lost to the Athletics.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Tuo Home Runs.

Tn the first Pittsfield-Worcester tilt, Jimmy Bates added home run to his string of long distance hits, while Sullivan, of Waterbury, hit for the circuit in the first go .aga1nst Al bany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

Anderson would make a handy sport mechanic for some of the bis, university athletic councils.