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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
WAGNER'S AMBITION
 IS TO BOX KILBANE

Kid Wagner, the Quaker City box CT, who will meet Kid Kaplan, Thurs day night, in the Meriden bouts, is two-handed puncher, and one of the best in his division, according to fight critics. Wagner has been climbing the ladder rapidly, which his recent bout with Kaplan showed. Many of the wise crackers in the fstic fratern- ity hereaboutS were harboring pet ideas that Kaplan was a world-beat- CT, but that theory was rudely jolted by Wagner.
 Wagner's ambition is to win the featherweight title and with a bit more experience he's going out after the crown which now adorns the brow of Johnny Kilbane. Scotty Monteith. the veteran handler of fighters, has gone on record as saving that Wagner today is every bit cSJ- erer as the champion, but he's minus on the experience stuff.
 In Monteith's mind Wagner has a rosy ring career ahead of him and that he will be eventually crowned the feath erweight champion.
 The bout between Tracey Ferguson, the sturdy Wallingford boxer and Dick Berry, of Fall River should be c hummer. Berry has been cleaning up the best boys around his domicile and he is expected to hand a stiff ar gument to the Nutmegger.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
Get SendOff
 At Fairfield Plant

The Handy and Harmon Com- pany, silver refinerS, at Fair field, is another local manufac- turing firm to encourage sports among, its workers. The con- cern has furnished a baseball diamond adjoining the plant and is also contributing the equip ment for games to be played be- tween teams in the recently or Sanized shop league.
 Such a big interest has been displayed by the employees in baseball that it is likely that football, basketball and other cold weather sports will be fos- tered. There's some talk going the rounds, already, that an ath- letic and social association may be formed.
 Ball games are staged on Tues day and Friday nights. The first game was played last week be- tween the Clerks and Rolling Mill teams, the latter winning by a score of 10 to &.
 Tonight, another tilt is sched- uled, the contending teams be- ing made up of married and single men. For the single men, Ed Lovely will do the twirIing and Laciaux will attend to the backStOpping. Gone and Oster- berg will be in the points for the henedictS,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
Meet For 1st Time
 In 12 Long Years

Two fellows chanced to pass by the StratfieId at the noon hour yesterday. As it often happens during the dizzy circular whirl of the globe looks were exchanged.
 The pair stopped.
 One nearly engUIfed a cigar cite he was smoking, and the other nearly cracked a dime in half during the mental orgy.
 q know you,'' said one.
 "I know you, too," declared the other.
 They were Bob Donahue, form CT sport promoter, and Dominick Mulrennan, Worcester pitcher. recently turned over to Boosters by New Haven.
 It was the first time the pair had met in about a dozen years, or, since the time Mulrennan twirIed for the Bridgeport East ern League Club.
 Remember that night Eddie Dugan (then, second baseman for Bridgcport) and I put on the gloves" asked MuIrennan.
 .'I do, wen," responded Don- ahue.
 MuIrennan then displayed a crooked knucI<Ie bone. That's my reminder of the occasion y said DOmY.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
TENNIS EARRINGS
 FOR CITY TOURNEY

MT. P. V. Gahan, of the Board of Recreation announces the pairings for the Municipal Tennis Tourna- ment. Couples are permitted to make arrangements between them selves in regard to courts and time of play. Winners are decided by the best out of three matches. Fol lowing is a list of pairs who will compete in the affair:
 G. S. Coleman, vs. D. Weiss; M. l.. Greenstein vs. S. Friedman; P. D.. Greenstein vs. H. L. Conan; M. Ma 1ene vs. L. c. Bernstein; E. F. Larkin vs. R. L. HalIowell; G. Rock vs. R. Lynch; J. KalnYn vs. W. L. Butter field; E B. Lyford vs. F. c. Peck; E. F. Kennedy vs. D. Monahan;- J. Schwartz vs. H. R. Roswell; A. D. Knox vs. H. G. Barratt; H. H. Pas solt vs- A S. Moore: D. Rosenb1um vs. $ D. Dickerson; D. Shelley Vs. H. W. Sweet; W Darcy vs. J. F. Geaney; D. Lockhart vs. F.. Williamson; l.. Kane vs. F. KaIlen; E Cote vs. M. Freeland; T. Tuft vs. w. D. Bene- dict; P. Sherman vs. ]. Frederick; i; E. Riech vs. J Pullard.
 Women
 c. Sanford vs. H. Passey; F. Hess Vs. M. Pickard: M. Shey vs. A. Rock i; H Ellias vs- H. Larkin; R. Sacko- 'witz vs. J. Schoenberg; M Larson vs. I. Merson; c. Clark vs. M. Eek; M Bannis vs. H. Gavigan; E. Huffman Vs. A. Quinn; " I<isbona vs. M. Mori- dian; M. McElroy vs A. Casper
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
SISLER SNATCHES
 LEAD FROM COBB

Chicago. Aug. s.-George sisler. the the American League batting lead de- throning Tyrus Cobb, pilot of the Detroit club. who enjoyed a brief leadership while the Browns favor ite was out of the game because of illness. Sisler now tops the league with an average of All, while Cobb has dropped to .40S.
 In the game against the Tanks yes terday, Ty failed to connect for a hit in three times at bat, while Sisler in the battle between the Browns and Washington smashed out a brace of hits in three times at bat.
 The records of Cobb and Sisler, in- cIuding games of yesterday follow:
 G. AB. H. PC. Sisler 99 4O4 166 All Cobb 94 365 150 .40S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
PEET AND WEIGH
 STAR IN VICTORY

Billy McGuire's White Sox were handed a 5-2 trouncing Sunday by East Ends of Norwalk at Wicke Field, in the second game of the series. Both teams have won a game and the rubber contest will be played week from Sunday.
 Billy Peet, the school boy star, and Roy Welch. crack runner of the Bridgeport Trade School, featured for the Sox, Peet by his sensational field ing at shortstop and Welch by his brilliant base running. Welch dem- onstrated excellent sprinting qualities in the eighth inning when he scored all the way from the plate on wal 1op to right field. Welch was given the signal to keep going and sue ceeded in scoring on the relays of the ball. Peet handled several hard chances at short without a flaw and also socked the pellet for a safety.
 Both pitchers, Mike Marinko of the white hose and Tom Rowe of the East Ends, yielded siv hits in the fray.
 Score:
 White Sox o. o 0-2 East Ends 0 1 0 2-5
 Batteries. Marinko and Slattery; Rowe and White.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
WILLIAMS LEADS
 H. R. HITTERS; 30

Ken Williams of the St. Louis Browns assumed the lead among home run clouters yesterday, his total today being 30. Rogers Hornsby of the Cardinals is second in the list with 2S. The leaders follow:
 American League.
 Williams, Browns, 30; Walker, Ath- Ietics, 25; Ruth, Yankees, 20; Hei1- mann. Tigers, IT; Miller, Athletics, 15; Meusel, Yankees, 10; Tobin, Browns, 10; Falk, White Sox, g; Mo Manus, Browns, g; Dykes. Athletics, Is; Burns, Red SoX, s; Judge, Senators, Is; Speaker, Indians, 8; Hooper, White
 National League.
 Hornsby. Cardinals, 2S; Williams! Phillies, IS: Lee, Phillies, Meusel, Giants, II; Wheat. Robins. II; Kelly, Giants, 10; Ainsmith, Cardinals, 10; Grimes, Cubs, g. Miller, Cubs, g; Carey, Pirates, g; Fournler, Cardinals. g; Parkinson, Phillfes, Walker, Phil. lies R.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
BATTING KINGS IN
 RECREATION LEAGUE

creation League follow:
 Lila 1000, Scanlon 1000, White 1000, Loveday 800, J. Bowden TIA, billiard .667. Robinson .667, D. Gre .667. Paige .667, Curran .625, Lancast- CT 500, Will Garrity .571, Mccarthy .556, Scipio 300, Fulton 800, Good man 800, Rosenbaum 300, Snow 300, J. Gallagher .467, Donnelly .444, F. Hunt .429, Davis .429, Dondero 429, Potterdon .429, Nowen .417, Broad 600, Macieski 400, Reilly .3S9, Dor kin .375, F. Larkin .375, T. Bowden 1858, Burger .333, Green .333, Haines .S33, Herb -33S, w. Nelson .333, O'Neil .33S, Smith .S33, H. Burke 300, T. Hunt 300.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
NET STARS READY
 FOR FOREST HILLS

An unusually representative field will start play in the national " omen S tennis championship at Forest Hills, N. Y, Aug. 1. according to the list of entries filed with the United States Lawn Tennis Association. entries close tomorrow, Mrs. Mo1la B. Mallory of New York, rules a favorite to retain her singles title, practically in view of the excellent form she has shown in recent tournaments. She is eX- -pected to encounter keen opposition, however, from such stars as Mrs. May Sutton Bundy of Los Angeles, Mrs. Marion Zinderstein Jessup of Will mington, Del; Miss Helen Wills of San Francisco; Miss Martha Bayard of Short Hills. N. J., and Miss Leslie Bancroft of Massachusetts.
 Met Women's Play.
 Glen Cove. N- Y. Aug. S-ASide from the progress from such stars as Mrs. Molla B. Mallory, the national tennis champion, and Mrs. May Sut- ton Bundy of Los Angeles, particular interest in the Metropolitan womens' tennis tournament. was centered in the play of two youthful Western stars, Miss Margherita Strahler of San Francisco. and Miss Marguerite Davis of St. Paul.
 Miss Davis. who holds the place of No. 1 in the Northwest, defeated Miss Katherine Gardener Of Boston Tn the first round 6-3. 60, while Miss Stran- Ter drawing a bye in the first round took a second round match from Miss Alice Vail, also of Son Francisco, 6-1 6-1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
FRANK ~STAPLET0N MAY BE C0RRALED
 BY BOSTON MATS

From Boston comes the report that Arthur Devlin, scout for the Braves, has recommended the purchase or Frank Stapleton, Bridgeport boy, first passing for Pittsfield, and also Catcher Hargreaves of the -Hillies. Suspicion is enjoying the banner season of his career and predictions have been made freely that he is due to advance from the Eastern. Stapleton is hit ting exceptionally well this season, having an average of over 300 per cent. In the games played here with the Hillies the local boy has also fielded brilliantly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
ARRAY OF CLOUTERS
 In DUSTY LEAGUE

The City Industrial League boys are hitting the ball hard, the follow ing having percentages of 300 and over: Sullivan, 1000; Martin, .667; G. Sherwood, 300; Banas, 800; s. Sherwood. 800; Augustus, 800; Gallagher, 800; Ivers, .462; Barber, .444; Bucke1ew.- .409; Danberg, 400; Jordan, 400; A.hearn, 400; Krisinsky
 :1oO; zI AlPaggh' e75 ottna ss5; Weleh & ;3s5; coll, .367; H. Clark, $50; Zetany, $50; Doremus. .333; Jatko, 333; Gil bride, .333; Palmer, .333; Chris Schick, .-333; J. Michael, .313; Tresc-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
LUSSEN BANGING
 BALL AT .59O CLIP

Eaters in the Park City League to class are:
 Lusen .5S0, Paige .52, Maciecki 800, F. Lynch 300, Febish 4S7, Sumple .469, McCarten .455, Soltis Kohout AIT, Cox .4O6, L. Mandell 400, F. Larllin 1884. Targon .S75, Carroll .375, Pulley .37O, Ottmon .361, Clack 357, Williams .357,. Gabor 1851, P. Mandeu .346, Brazis .341, Brewster 3S3, Vreeland .333, Geary .322, Brod- erick 321, O'Connen BY, LaBash BIO, Carpenter .3O7, Volderaurer 1904, Youngs .3O3.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
RINCSIDE CHIT CHAT

Charley White. Chicago light weight, knocked out Bobby Barrett, of Philadelphia, in the third round Of their bout at the N. Y. Velodrome last night, while Pal Moore and Jack Wolfe battled to a draw.
 Now. it's reported Jess Willard is going to South America to fight F'irpo.
 Eddie Brady and Dutch Brandt are down for the star bout tonight at .Ayerne.
 Willie Spencer and Hil1ey Levine will be the opposing battlers in the star bout, Monday night, at the Broadway Exhibition Club.
 Dave Rosenbefg and Phil Krug are billed to meet in a 15-round bout Monday night, in Newark.
 Young Montreal is on the trail of Joe Lynch for a battle.
 Birmingham, Ala.-Claude Wilson, 1T year old Birmingham fyweight, Mason of Fort Wayne, Ind, last night. Wilson exhibited a left hand that proved the undoing of the former American fyweight champion.
 Louisvi1le-Frankie Jones of Louis vile was given the newspaper de- cision over Mike Kearney of Hunt ington, w. Va, in their ten round fight here last night They are welt erweightS.
 Memphis, Tnnn.-Sammy Mandell of Rockford, Ills, featherweight, de- feated Johnny Mccoy of Cleveland in an eight round bout here last night
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
LOCAL SWIMMERS
 IN GARDEN EVENTS

Bridgeport will be represented in the Metropolitan A. A. U. swimming championship in Madison Square Garden pool next Thursday night Six local girls, Anna Baum, Grace Kemple, Stacia Daniewitz Helen Childs, Rose Levine, and Marion Baum, will contend in the 73 yard handicap swim. Two Bridgeport boys will enter the mems races, Geo. Chaicklin and Napoleon Labrque will participate in the 300 meter handicap event.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08

- E1eGkel ana Guer1n are OOlnS line work in the battery points for the Rosebuds this season.
 Red Conklin p3tched Poughkeep- sic to a win over Danbury, Sunday. A delegation of LenoX A. A. members agement to Conklin
 Umpire Charles Remkus is putting on excellent performances as arbiter for local teams.
 The Public Markets have a team batting average of .517 in the Mer- cantile League, the Terminals being next in line with 300
 Mike Pacsay. business manager of the Black Rocks, is a 1000 percent hustler. He's certainly furnishing eX- cellent baseball for the fans of that section.
 The Remingtons are hoasting of pers in the amateur ranks, in c. Clark.
 Kel Lee, the Chinese hur1er, is get Ilng ms pumps in the Dusty League. The Locos are fifth in the race and there are rumors of a coming shake up by Manager Jimmy Kelly
 J. Bowden is the star clouter in the Recreation League, his average bat he has made 10 hits and crossed the plate six times Some record.
 Scanlon is playing fancy baseball around first base for the Chains. Banas, M. Nj. M. pitcher, held the Remlngtons to three scattered hits and famed nine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
2 BIG TILTS FOR
 PUBLIC MARKETS

Two important games are on the tapis for the Public Market team this
 week. Friday night, the Marketeers will play the Bridgeport firemen on
 diamond No. 6, while on Sunday af- ternoon, on diamond No. 1, Seaside Park, 3:30, the locals will line up against the Hartford Market team. A series is played annually between the local and Hartford teams. The lat ter team is leading in the Commer- cial League race in the Capital City.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08

for girls A novelty race will also be one of the features.
 An added attraction will be an eX- hib1tion race by the O'Mara sisters Doris and Eileen. Doris is the Met champion for 50 and 100 yards and forced Ethel McGary to break the 300 yards record a few weeks ago.
 The meet will start at 2:30. Entry blanks can be obtained from Capt. Max Baum, Board of Recreation, or fxCG1 Capt. Ashworth at Walnut Reach
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
BUCCI HIT HARD

The East Main street nine of the Bridgeport Times newsboys snothered the Barnum branch nine under a count of 9 to o, yesterday. Rogers, in the box for the winners, limited his opponents to two hits. Bucci starred at the bat, getting three safe clouts in IS many trips to the plate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
Stnte ZituZar SzUinas On
 MUrtLe Be0ch Cny71iUUZ Card

Preparations for the annual Myrtle Beach water carnival at the suburban resort next Sunday have been com pleted. The affair is being staged by the life saving corps and the pro- gram will include several State titular tilts for men and women, SS0 and 100 yards swimS for men and 100 yard event for women. R; !SiS4 E
 There will De SwimS for school boys, 50 yards races for boys under and over 14 years, also similar races
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
NEXT YEAR "

Pennant sure next year. says Ty Cobb- Kid Gleason is banking on the same thing; Huggins is confident of dltto; F'ohl can't see anybody but the of his heart even Harry Frazee is hopeful. Looks as though that gon- falon would have to bedivided into several pieces.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
VETS TO CLASH

World War veterans will furnish diamond thrills on Monday on Bull lard Field, when the Fairfield Legion ball tossers~ Nd V. .FF- w. hines will clash The suburbanites are going at a fast clip just now and are sure or ringing up another win
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
S2,5OO OFFER FOR "JIGGER" DONAHuE

One of the most important deals of the season is pending in the Eastern League between the Waterbury and Albany clubs The Brass City direc- tors, according to reports, have of- fered S2500 to the Albany club, for Jieger Dcnahue The Brassvi1leS are anxious to land Donahue to play sec- ond base.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
MURRAY AD0RNS
 ROCHESTER BENCH

Chick Gagnon, collegiate diamond star, has supplanted Bobby Murray at shotstop in the Rochester lineup. Gagnon started off like whirlw1nd hitter with the Sta1lings outfit. The benching of Murray is due to weak hitting by the former Worcester star.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
BAIRD GETS BUSY

Earl Baird, the Coast featherweight. O. K. again and his manager, Sammy Wallach, has booked him for two bouts. Baird will meet Freddy Jacks at the Greensboro A. C.. August 19 and Joe Wagner, the Philadelphian at Phi1ly, August "A. Wagner won over Baird in a previous match.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
STEALING BASES

The best base stealers of the year are Sisler, Williams (Browns), Frisch and Carey. Sisler is in a f~ir way to lead in this department if his absence doesn't give rivals too much headway. He has stolen more bases per game than any of the three others. The St. Louis fiier has averaged one stolen base to every 2 2S-34 games. Will jams average is one to every 3 16-2S games; F'rich's 1 to every 3 1924 games, and Carey l to every 2 31-36.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08

Rome. N. Y, Aug. S.-Gene Sar- azen, United States open golf cham pion, will play here on Aug. 12 with Hagen. British champion and Joe Kirkwood, Australian title holder
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
IRA THOMAS TO MANAGE CLUB.

Shreveport La. Aug. Sra F. Thomas former catcher for the Phil adelphia Athletics, has agreed to pur- chase for group of local business men the Shreveport Texas League baseball franchise, park and players for the cons:d eration of SIS, 900. Thomas is slated to become manager of the team.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
RridGenOrt,
..

BrldgepOrt UU U T 0 I5k
 Stolen bases-Irving, Chr1sty, R1ng. Sacrifice hits-Loftus, Fied1er, Duva1. Double play-Merriweather to Ring to Hart. Left on .bases-Worcester, 6; Bridgeport, 2. Bases on balls-OH L. Bennett, 2; off Vines, l. Hit by pitcher By L. Bennett, (Irving.) Struck out By Vines, 5; by L. Bennett, ?. Um- pire-Summers. Time-1:35.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
State Championship Swimming Events Carded For Sunda
DEBRIS RESTING UP
 FOR N. H. TWIN BILL

Three straight wins over the Worcester outfit has put the
 Brown Derbies right on the heels of the PittSfield HillieS who are occupying fourth place, a paltry 25 points separating the teams. yesterday by scoring the to 1 win over Worcester. while Hart ford and Waterbury divided
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
EARL SMITH GOES BACK

St. Louis, Mo-. Aug. Managers Milan of the Washington Americans announced here today that Earl Smith, outfieIder, has been released to the Minneap polls club of the American Association. Smith for merly played with the St. Louis Browns.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
SHORT FENCES

The easiest home run fields are it's easier to name the ones that aren't easy: Both of Boston's, Wash fngton, Cincinnati. Chicago American. Pi3tsbureh. Detroit and Washington. On those acreages there's room to roam.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
LEAR FINED $50

King Lear of the Milwaukee Club, formerly of Bridgeport, and three were each fined $50 for recent run ins with umpires in the A. A, by President Hickey, of that -organtza- ton,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
CATCHER FOR WHITE SOX

Chicago Aug. S-Frank Kohl becker, manage and catcher of the Meridian club of the Cotton States League, will join the Chicago White Sox at the close of his clubs sched- uIe it was announced here today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08

Bob Christie showed worcester's lone tally over the plate with a hit. Christie slapped the pill safely three times during his sojourn here
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
On Firing Line
 With Majors

Babe Ruth's double and Schang's single in the ninth drove in the Wln- ming runs for the Yankees over De- troit, 4 to 3. It was the Yanks' sixth win in a row.
 A huff by Hornsby let in three runs in the Sth, the Braves defeating the Cards, g to 8.
 Ken Williams made two homers in one inning in the 6 to 1 triumph of the Browns over Washington.
 The Giants gained while they watched the hail stones, yesterday. the game being called off by the storm, while the Cards suffered a de- feat at the hands of the Braves.
 flame run hitters yesterday were Ken Williams of the Browns CD; Col Cards; Walker and J. smith of the Phils: Hooper of the White Sox; Welsh of the Athletics: Powell of the Braves and Glazner of the Pirates.
 Manager Kid Gfeason's shift in the White SoX batting order made 12. to 5 impression upon the Athletics
 Tim McNamara. former B. H. s. twirler. pitched few innings for the Braves against the Cardinals.
 Walter Schmidt veteran pirate pitcher, last of the holdOuts. returned to the Corsairs' lineup.
 Ira Thomas, veteran leaguer. is go-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08

Merriweather, at second base. ap- pears to have the ear marks of a coming player. He sets himself well for the shooting grounders and what ever else may come and acts uicklv when he gets the ball.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
Worcester Lacked Pep

Yesterdays game failed to show any pep among the Flynn crowd. Umpire Summers operated alone in the game and although several of his decisions were against Worcester the visitors went along in a don't care'' spirit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08

Bobby Vines had the edge on Left Bennett, although both teams bat ted for six bingles each. Vines fan ned five Boosters and proved a con- stant trouble to the visiting bats men
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08

Idle, today, the Derbies should be Sn revengeful spirits tomorrow when they tackle New Haven in that dou- bleheader.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08

Don't overlook the fact that Luck Howe pitched the BraSScoS to a to win in the first tilt, holding Hart ford to six bingles.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08
Shorty Long ParaIyzes Ball

In the dOubIeheader dlVlded by Waterbury and Hartford, Shorty Longs batting stood out as a distinct feature, the Tennessee boy larruping the 1eathered globe six times safely in ten chances. Who's the feller who said Shorty was due for the scrap pile?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08

'If there were two umpires work ing Worcester would have won the game" remarked a fan after the game Summers appeared to have had too much work his shou1- derS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-08

Shortstop Ring of the Worcester club is the, property of the Boston Braves. He's what Clark Lane calls sweet ball player.''