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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
WILL JIM THORPE
MANAGE HARTFORD?

Jim Thorpe, famous Indian ball
player and Olympic winner, who IS
en- route from Portland, Ore, to join
the Hartford Senators, should prove
big drawing card in the Eastern
League.
C1arkin ha1 caused the rurnor to
spread that the Indian is likely to
succeed Jack Coffey as manager of
the Senators, if he sizes up rightly
in Jim C1arkin's estimation. With
the new baseball park on his hands
C1arkin is bent on getting a manag-
erial winner and he is the kind of
man who will spend money for one
For several years past Clarkin has
been on the trail of a man of Chief
Bender'S caHber, a player that would
be an attraction and advertisement
for the Hartford club as well as a
capable manager. Two yers ago
Clarl1in made the remark-tHoly
Moses. I'd pay a fellow like Bender
as high a salary as they pay in the
that the wishes of the Hartford mag
nate have been gratified.
Has He Lost Batting Eve.
One rumor from the Pacific Coast
stated that Thorpe was let out to re-
duce expenses. Others say he could
not hit hard enough for the Portland
team. Thorpe was with the Giants
several years and he was also farm
ed out on several occasions when on
McGraw's roster. His chief fault
with the Giants was a shortage in
hitting voltage.
However, Thorpe is an excellent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07

fielder, but his batting powers should
furnish no trouble to Eastern League
pitchers. Whatever batting eye the
Indian possessed has gone. That
dope comes from big league experts
who know.
Thorpe will have no trouble In
holding his own in the Eastern, and
he may display traits that will make
him a great team general for Hart
ford. He's been knocking around in
fast company sufficiently long to know
something of the national pastime.
Last season Thorpe was with To-
ledo in the American Association. the
club owned by his former teammate,
Roger Bresnahan. Although he bat
ted over 800 in what games he play
ed in he failed to play the grade of
ball required, and Bresnahan cast him
adrift. He landed in Portland and
was given his unconditional release
about one week ago.
Has C1arl>in A "Gold Brick
Hartford is not enthusiastic over
the coming of Thorpe. CIR tics there
doubt his acquisition will strengthen
the club, but JOHN Green, sport ed
1tor of The Courant asks: "Will
Thorpe Save The Day."
From Hartford comes the report
that Jack aIIck had signed up Tho
a week ago. but Mack cancelled the
agreement when he ascertained some
inside information on the Indians
condition and recently playing per
fornanceS
Soon as Thorpe accepted Hart
ford's terms Clarked telegraphed
funds for Thorpe and his wife to
start for Hartford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
Trophy Up For
The King Hitter

President Dan O'Neil1 of the East
ern League of Baseball Clubs, and
the presidents of the clubs that make
up the league have been notified by
the Winchester company that it will
give a large silver trophy to the ball
player who leads the Eastern League
in hitting during the 1922 season.
The trophy is now being made and
will be on exhibition within the next
ten days.
The trophy will be a most preten-
tious one, 80 inches in height. on an
ebony base. with a figure in low relief
applied to the cup This figure shows
player in the act of striking at the
ball. The cup will be one that any
player can display to advantage, be-
ing valued at 500.
Jimmy Irving. Oberc. the Spring
field slugger. Riconda of New Haven.
the Pittsfie1d sluggers. and the others
who are hitting beyond the 800 mark
will be able to look the trophy over
shortly and see if it will fit in their
den.
Within the next week 1t is expect
ed to display the trophy in the Win
chester Store in New Haven, and fol-
lowing it's showing there will be dis
PLAYED in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07

About this seasons most sensa-
tional tosser of professional ball is
George Block, playing manager of the
st. Petersburg (Fla-0 Saints.
Block has filed every position on
the team except in the twirling de-
partment, but he specializes behind
the bat, and out of 100 times he has
faced the pitcher he has hammered
out So hits for an average of $50.
Eighteen of his swats were for two
bases and eight times he smashed
out triples. Getting extra base hits
in the Florida State League is some"
feat. A batted ball landing in the
outfield falls dead and rarely rolls
more than 20 feet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
TENDLER SIGNS

New York, June Articles for a
worlds lightweight championship
bout against Champion. Benny Leon
ard were signed yesterday by Lew
Tender, Philadelphia southpaw. and
delivered to Tex Richard. The con-
test is scheduled for the night of
July 20 at Richards arena on Boyle's
Thirty Acres, Jersey City. The receipt
of Tenders signed contract dis
PEELED definitely and positively all
possibility of the Philadelphia de-
clining further to accept the terms
offered him for the bout. What the
financial arrangement is was not
made known by Promoter Richard
Leonard. it is expected, will affiX his
signature to a contract this afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
War On Pikers
In BrassuiLLe

The Waterbury Baseball club
has inaugurated campaign
against pilzers and gate crashers,
by issuing a warning to holders
not to loan their pasteboardS to
friends or persons not entitled to
use them.
The order has gone forth they
are to be picked up at the gate
unless used by the person OF per-
sons to whom they have been is
sued.
Todate a score or more indi-
VidualS who tried to Saunter
merriIy past the vigilant Brass
vile bIuecoats at the gate have
been relieved of the passes and
forced to pay.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
100 Times At Bat; So Hits

George bats right-handed and can
hit 'em anywhere on the lot
In 1911 Block was the property of
the Cardinals. Later he was farmed
out to Denver. In 1913 he was to
have reported to Brooklyn. But just
then he was claimed for military ser
vice. Later he suffered g. broken
shoulder which eliminated him from
major ball. Now however. scouts
from the big leagues are showing up
in Florida to watch him perform.
Good judges say he'll class with any
catcher in the game if his arms to be
depended on.
Block landed in St Petersburg
from Dyersburg, Tenn, where he pi-
loted an Independent club.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
King Pins Have
Chinese Player

Another Chinese diamond star will
make his debut around these paris,
sunday, at Seaside Park. He is
T ma Len. wis will be at third sack
for the King Pins in the game against
the Park City Giants. Len PLAYS
third base along with Kai Lee on the
Locomobile nine. They are the only
two Chinese players in the city.
The contest will get underway at
ESQ o'clock on No. diamond. The
Pins will line Np as follows: Goode.
Carroll, Brewster, Pha Len. White
Paddock, MandelL OrIey, Gaffney'
Garrigan, Drew and Morris.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
Tvo Boils Stop
Duckpir, Series

Connie Lewis also has trials and
fluctuations mixed in with his
joys. He's afflicted with a couple
of sOciable boils. For that rea-
son the State DucEpin tourney
series scheduled for last night
between Lewis and Dewey and
Harper and Teller, of Waterbury,
was postponed until a future date.
When first stricken Connie enter
tanned the belief he had been
kissed by by one of the mosquito
tribe that inhabitS his new Red
ding farm.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
TACOMA ENTRIES

Tacoma, Wash, June THE entry
list for the eleventh annual national
championship classic TO be held on
the Tacoma Speedway on July 4 is
closed today with fifteen interna-
tional racing stars signed for the
event.
The drivers entered include Jimmy
Murphy, Harry Hartz, Ralph De Pal
ma, Tommy Milton, Cliff Durantr
Ralph milford, Howard Wilcox. Ros-
coe Sarles, Joe Thomas, Pietro de Pa
olo, Bonnie Hill, Jerry Wonder1ich,
Leon Duray, Art Kline and Frank
Et1liOtt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
Sec " NOrthcOH OF Y. IA. c. 4.
.33rd Degree Baseball Fan

With the coming of W. N. North
colt, new Y. M. c. A. secretary, an
other baseball fan of the 33rd degree
variety has been added to the Bridge
port roster. Secretary Northcott, who
is a Hoosier, entertains the opinion
that baseball and good citizenship are
the best of pals. He is going to be
one of the regulars at Newfeld Park.
Mr.. Northcott is first cousin of
doc" Newton, former New York
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
Infiielder Dewey
With Springfield

Wheeler Dewey, q Kansas City boy,
who is making his home in Bridge
port, also said to be a fast infielder
and who can crash the curves, is going
to have a tryout with the Springfield
Ponies. Dewey applied to Gene Nc
Cam for a chance on the Derbies, but
was passed up because the Derby in
field is filled and working satisfactor-
lily. Dewey recently received an hon
orable discharge from the U. S. Army
and was attached with the Army of
Occupation in Germany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
Derbies Open TlUo-Days Stand In Springfield
Teams Tied
In Duckpiin
Tournament

Connor and Ray. Meriden Primers,
won three out of five games from
Spalding and White. New Haven, last
night, on the Casino drives. at Meri-
den: By winning the two games
Spa1ding and White are deadlocked
with Mccarthy and Carman of Hart
ford, for the leadership, with the
wiseacres picking the New Haveners
to win.
The largest paid crowd to witness
a bowling match in the history of the
ten-tpin sport in Meriden witnessed
the sensational rolling. A couple of
thousand dollars changed hands on
the result.
The great bowling of the night was
in the third game which was annexed
by the Elm City pair. Spalding top
pied the pins for 131 and White 1872
for total of 263 against a 225 string
for the Silver City pin scatterers.
Scores
spalding. go 1872 1871 "a 1o2- 54s
White ..109 lis 1872 los 92- 566
Totals 2Os 24o 2es 1919 1s-11o4
Conner 100 1o4 ia 100 es-b17
Ray ..124 96 III 10 lid $50
Totals 224 200 225 21o 21s-7o72
The match scheduled between Lewis
and Dewey against Harper and Teller
last night On the Park City drives
was postponed owing to the indispo.
sition of Lewis.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
NEW LOCKER SYSTEM

Several changes are being made at
the local "Y''. One important fnno-
walton will be the installation Of the
Kansas City locker system, which Will
be in readiness in about a week Und er
the system about $40 adults and 400
boys can be accommodated, double the
capacity under the old season.
During the summer extensive
changes will be made in the bowling
alleys and the tenpin sport is expected
to thrive at the 'Y" when summer
days are over.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07

cI "a Tic L M IL A. 4dshhOd
Is Belmonts in the to shutout
Sunday.
Ivers, veteran first baseman of the
greatest games of his caree-the 10
inning game against Yale & Towne-
which the Stamford aggregation won
by a 2 to 1 score. Ivers had "a put
outs and two assists to his credit
Wells continues to hurl excellent
ball for the Brooksides. He famed
Ill of the Devon A. G. at Milford.
Geary starred at the bat with three
singles
The American Chain nine will play
the Coebi11s in Hartford, Sunday.
Nelson and Robinson will be the local
battery.
Bowden and Egan each slapped the
apple for three safe bings at STAN
ford.
The Devon A. c. has a fast catcher
in Lynch. One of the best in this
section is the verdict.
Catcher wexler of the Y. NJ H. A.
accepted Is chances in the game
afainst the Be1monts.
George Chaiklin, amateur boxer
and all around star athlete at Elias
Howe school, is doing fine backstop
duty for the Crasho Cubs.
Schrieber, Hall Community out
fielder, is one of the surest fly chasers
in the amateur ranks.
Lesko, of the Crasho Cubs, is bat
ter of the Ty Cobb stripe. He
banged out four safeties in the to
victory over Hall Community.
A three base bit by Campana help
ed the Blessed Sacraments along in
their to Il victory at Wilton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
Y. M. c. A. Baseball
In Action, Friday

Physical Director Harry Abbott of
the Y. NJ C. A. tells the world that
the "Y' ball team is in excellent trim
for their twilight game with the Uni
ted Church nine on Ma1leaibIe Iron
field, Friday night, at $50. In the
" lineup will be H. Smith, catcher;
L. Hilzinger, pitcher; F. Johnson, first
base; H Sprock, second base; W. Pc
tiers, shortstop; Fred Parsons. third
base; r. August, left field; H Peter
son. center field, and w. Reir. right
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
ST. MARY'S OPEN

Manager William Pascone OF the st:
Narv's baseball team. is DESTROYS OF
hoo<ine a game for Sunday with IA
16 wear old team He can be reached
py telephoning Noble S1SS. between
and p M
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
SHUGRUE MATCHED

Johnny Shugrue. the fast-stepping
Waterbury lightweight will make his
next appearance in the squared DIR
Gle next Wednesday night when he
taoles JOHNNY Dundee in the stellar
bout at the Armory A c. of Jersey
CITY
Jimmy RothweH, manager of Wild
cat Nelson. the tourh Brooklyn mid
dleweiEht, sends along word that Mel
son IS ready for action again. after
being on the sidelfnes with a bruised
hand
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
Collegiate Prep
VS.. High School 9

Friday, the Red and Black nine
will have the Collegiate Prep team
of New Haven, as its opponents AT
Saaside PARK. starting at 1 80 o'clock
ssSlats'' Gallagher and Paddy La
very, two box stars of the HILLTOP are
both available for the contest
Dawgone it, Lutzy Berger is 1ne1-
The game slated with Hopkins
Grammar school for Seaside Park,
this afternoon, was called OH last
night
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
X. o. FOR TENDLER

Philad elphia, June 7l-Lew Tender
Of Philadelphia, last night knocked
out Bobby Barrett of Clifton Heights
Pa in the sixth round of their
scheduled eight-round bout at the
National League Baseball Park, in the
prese nce of more than 10000 specta-
tors. one of the biggest crowds that
ever saw a boxing match in Philad ell
phia. Many among the crowd were
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07

American pitcher, who also twirled
for Montreal and Newark in the In
ternational League as well as in other
minor league circuits. "Doc," when a
youngster, received his first major
league tryout with the Cincinnati
Reds. Newton is now a resident of
Memphis, Tenn, where he is engag ed
in the cotton business. He was a
member of the Yankees at the same
time Neal Ball was a member of that
team
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
EXCELSIORS ON MAP

The EDcelsiors of the East Side
would like to be considered by local
The East Siders are open to play the
Loockwoods of Norwa1k. St Mary's Of
Stamford Shelton or Bethel. James
Dwyer, 295 East Main, Is the mana
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
Hitch Blocking
X. c.. Pin Series

The champion Bridgeport K Of c.
Bovlers are willing to roll Hartford
councils piners a home and home
series on one condition-that the
name of Andy Mccarthy, State duck
pin champion be scratched from the
Hartford list of eligib1eS. Jimmy
"Jazz'' Kelly has notified the Hart
ford committee to that effect and is
expecting a reply daily. If McCarUhy's
name is withdrawn the series will
start one week from Friday night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
TRAVERS BEATEN

Mickey Travers, New Haven
featherweight, lost the decision to
Tommy Noble. English boxer. last
night. in their 10-round bout in Bos-
ton- Noble was far too clever for
the Elm City boy
Abe Friedman defeated Johnny
Curtin in 10 rounds. and Pete Hartley
forced Johnny Cnntou to omit in the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
MISS BISHOP nth

Miss Georgianna Bishop, Brook
lawn golfer, today ranks eleventh in
the Eastern Golf tourney at Baltus-
rol with a total of 1873, Miss Bishops
score for the first round was SO, while
she turned in a card of SO in yester-
days play. Miss G1enna Collect, of
Providence. is the leader S1-Sn-1 81
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
S. o. S. SIGNALS

Devon may lose its crack ball team
unless the paid attendance increases,
according to the S. O. s. signals hoist
ed by the clubs management. The
team has been playing fast ball, but
the patronage has been light The
baseball populace will be given one
more chance If the box Office re-
ceipts.fail to show an Improvement the
team will play on the road.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
Sport
Snapshots

NEW LONDON - Yale oarsmen
are running into a lot of wind. rain
and a rough course in their work
outs for the coming annual clash
with Harvard.
LAKEWOOD = Jesse sweetser,
former Yale golhng star. is being
picked to win the Met champion
ships that started today. Among the
contenders are Kirby. White and
other veterans.
ST. LOUIS Catcher Ernie Wick Of
Michigan University, a member of
the mythical All-American football
team last year, has been acquired by
the St Louis Nationals.
BRIGHTON BEACH-Helen VAIN
wright will try her hand at the back
stroke game in the Metropolitan
championship at 100 yards in the
open-air pool at Brighton Beach
June 10.
EAsTON, Pa.-Frank ]. schwab.
of Patton, Pa, star guard, was elect
ed captain of the 1922 Lafayette col
lege football team.
PHnADmRmA-A. tug OF war
for yeomanettes and nurses who
served In the World War has been
added to the program of the track
and field meet of the American Le-
gion to be held here June 8 and 10.
NEW YORK-George Wiley. former
motorpaced champion. will make his
VeIodrome Friday night In rs mile
paced race agatnst jules MIGUEL, OF
France and Georges Co1uubatto. Of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
TRINITY CAPTAINS

Hartford, June ALFRED NJ. Niese
of Bridgeton. N. J.. a member of the
class of 1924, was elected manager of
the track team at Trinity College, and
Charles E. Cunningham, 1928, of
Hamilton, Ohio, was elected baseball
manager
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
SHUNS ALBANY

EtSnooks'' Dowd who was shunted
to Albany by Kansas City balks over
being showed in the Eastern League.
He is making efforts to get a job in
the International league or some
other a. 4. organization.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
DIAMOND Def

The Sacred Heart Independents are
in the field to play all 1915 year
teams. w. Dwyer, 5O7 Park avenue,
is the manager. Some of the play
ers are Sank, Ringel. Cassidy, Hanni-
gao Buckley and Miller.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
KILLBANE WILLING

Cleveland. June 7.-When told of
the actions of the New York Athletic
Commission. that he must defend his
title, Johnny Kilbane, featherwetght
champion. declared tonigiht that he
is willing to defend his title at the
legitimate feath erweight limit at any
time aIld place, provided a suitable
purse is offered
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
w. Parker Seeley
In Golf Tourney

w. Parker Seeley, of the Brook1awn
Country club, is one of the 200 en-
trants for the national amateur golf
championships that will be staged at
Brookline Mass, during the week, be-
ginning Labor Day (Sept. A.
Greenwich will also be represented
in the tournament by H. J. Topping,
/ D. Chairman and H <. Kerr.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
WILLIAMS BEATEN

i Larry Williams days as a ring pat
tier are over Larry was easily out
pointed and given a bad beating by
Al Roberts, Staten Island heaVy-
weight. in their 12-round battle Mon
day night, on Staten Island.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
BANAS WHITES 81

Ranas. the A. R. S. hurler, hit high
wafer mark in Stikeouts for the
season. when he famed twenty-one
e CHARLES Alumni batters in a to
shutout. John Biani. 657 Halett St,
manager of the A. r. S. is desirous
Of booking Sunday games with tocai
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
Nutmeg Net Tourney Delayed.

New. Haven. June. 7-Postpose-
ment of play in the Connecticut ten
mis- championship tournament at the
New Haven Lawn Club was forced by
downpour of rain Yesterday Play
will be resumed today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
JIMMY HERMAN TO
ENTER MAJOR LEAGUE

Jimmy Herman, Yale's catcher and
basketball guard has decided to en-
ter professional baseball. He Will
join a major league team, 1t is ex-
pected as soon as he receives his
Yale diploma. although he states that
he has not accepted any contract or
terms.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
MATTY LARSON ILL

Matty Larson, old-time Hartford
boxer, engaged in ring warfare about
20 years ago. is seriously i'll at the
home OF his mother in Hartford. Lit
tie hopes are expressed for his re-
c0very
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
Coast Nine Beaten in Japan.

Toxic. June THE baseball team
from the University tof California
met it's third defeat in Japan, this
time by Hosei University. The score
was II to g.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
ABBOTT Ar CONFERENCE

Physical Director Harry Abbott of
the Y. NJ. c. A. was scheduled to leave
town today for Camp Pratt, Staten ISL
and. where he nadll attend the Middle
Atlantic session of ~Y" physical d.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
B. T. S. SPANKED

Bridgeport Trade School received
terrific spanking at the hands of
Danbury High. the HattoIn school
boys winning by a Is to L score.
B'p't Trade 0 o o 0 0 o o.
Danbury so 2 0 o E15
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-07
PILKINGTON WINS

New York, June Charley Pix
ington. Nutmeg boxer. won the YER
dict over Joe Weiner in a 12-round
bout at the greensboro Club, Long
Island City. Pilkington substituted
for K. o. Phil belmont, who broke a
wrist.