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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

Displaying unusual early season strength. the performances of Yale and Penn State were outstanding emong the few larger eastern col leges, whose e1evcns kicked off in the opening games of the season Satur- day
 Uncovering a powerful backfield attack led by Contain Jordan and a promising all-around combination. the Blue eleven plunged its way TO an easy victory over Bates. 8 to 0, betterins by 20 points the score rolled up against the samo team in the opening game last year.
 Penn, State with veteran material in tI1e line and backfie1d, was given nothing but a workout by St. Bona venture the. final score being o4 to c.
 Washington and Jefferson, regard ed as one of the strongest teams in the country last year, and Syracuse, : the most prominent of other elevcns to get into action received unexpect- cd opposition from supposedly weak aggregations. The Presidents, with
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
By EDDIE COLLINS.

worlds Greatest Second I3aSeman.
 There are little things, considered of minor importance at the time of their occurrence and of which the public know nothing, that enter into the outcome. of many a world series.
 For instance, in 1910 the Athletics knew practically every ball the Cub pitchers were throwing in the first three games played. That's a pretty good "ace in the hole,'' you'll have to admit.
 In 1923 there was a. certain pitcher on the Giant team who unconSciouSly showed by his pitching motion what he was going to throw, and as a re- suit he lost.
 Last year the Tanks sought to have the green canvas which acts as a. background for the flitters at the Polo Grounds lowered during the series. After considerable argument McGraw complied And the Yankee players now admit that it worked a greater hardship upon their hitting than they figured it would on that of the Giants.
 In 1913 there was a certain pitcher 1 ing between Managers Mack and Sta1- | li9gS the Braves missed the use of | Shfbe Park for practice on the day l before the first game. Sta1lings' play CTS were led to believe that they had | been denied the use of the field. As
 a result of this erroneous impression | more hard feeling existed between the 1 two teams than in any series in which 1 I have ever participated.
 l Bender Smart Pitcher, | There probably are just as wise
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
Busy Athletic Program At
 Bridgeport Trade School

Charles Remkus, who has succeed ed Eric Ericsson as coach of athletes at the Bridgeport Trade school, an- nounces that the school will start the winter campaign of sports stronger than ever before. He also states that MT. Ericsson is in line for much praise as he gave the school some of the best athletic teams in the past two years known in the history of the school. Remkus and his under coaches will try to eclipe even Fries sons wonderful record
 A busy winter program is being scheduled. The Trade School has been given permission for the use of the Boys Club gymnasium every Tuesday and Wednesday each week.
 Basketball outlook is especially bright this year. About 30 candi- dates including several of last years
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
ROY WEIGH THIRD
 IN N. Y. A. C, GAMES

Royal Welch. the sterling Bridge port Trade School sprinter, added to third in the final heat of the 100 yard dash at the annual New York Ath- letic club's fall games held on Trav- CTS Island track. The event was won by Billy Hayes of the Boston A. A. and Bob McAlister, the Flying Cop,'' was second with We1ch finishing third by the proverbial hair line margin; The Brid eporter showed up well against the top notchers as he did in Newark a few weeks ago. The three finished across the line closely punched. Weloh was leading at the 10 yard mark but Hayes and McAl- lister caught him on the final twenty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
Forfeited Game Hearing Is Heard
 by Proxy O'Neil

President Dan O'Neil of the East ern League, held "a hearing in the Ho- tel Taft, New Haven, regarding the game which the Brassco forfeited to Worce ester in Worcester last week. While en route to Worcester one of the cars developed tire trouble and only part of the team was on the field at game time.
 sOsNeiI summoned Schauffel. Long, King Anderson and Donahue, who were in the auto which broke down and heard their testimony as he did that of Manager Gilbert, Secretary Moran and Owner Sullivan. He re- served decision.
 the league rules. is s200.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
ST. GEORGES TEAM
 BEATS STAMFORD

St. Georges soccer team, state champions of 1921 were defeated by the Danersk Athletes of Stamford in an exhibition game at the Meadows yesterday afternoon. Youngs ana Blattersby starred for the winners.
 Lineups: St. George - Mcintosh, guard; Wagner, rs; Mason, 1b; B1atts- ford. rhb; Roberts. chb; W. Smith. lhb; Kirk, orf; Kilroy. crf; Ellam, of; Bloxam, irf; Findley, if. r
 Danersk Athletes-C1ay, guard; R. Moff1tt, rb; E. Moffitt, lb; McIlvenney, rhb; Hutton chb; Hackney. lhb; White, orf; Battersby. crf; Youngs, of; Griff1n.f II. Higgins, if.
 Goals - Erlam, Battersby, Youngs, Refere, H. Caiss. Lincsman, Mo- Lathery and Stead.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

stars will be out for the team. There will also be an inter-departmen mental league composed of four teams. The varsity team will play games with all teams in the southern section of the state including Fairfield, Strait ford, Norwalk and Danbury High schools and the University school
 The school is expected to see the best track and field team in it's his tory. Among the most promising g track athletes are Donbullion, dash :; 10th, long distance; Philbrick, high jump; Rogerson, 8S0 yards. This list vii be supplemented by a wealth Of new material.
 There will be no big bowling league this year, although the disabled sol diers who are taking vocational train ing at the school vii form several teams
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
GARDELLA ON THIRD
 FOR NEW HAVEN CLUB

A three game series to decide the minor league championship of the east opened today at New Haven, with the Baltimore International League club opposing the New Haven team of the Eastern League Both leagues ended their seasons yesterday, the pennants going to Baltimore and New Haven by good margins.
 Jack Bentley was booked to do the pitching for Baltimore in the first game today and New Haven expected to use Frank Woodward. Gus Gar della, mana ger of the Pittsfield club, will play third base for New Haven in the absence of Harry Riconda, who was injured a few days ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
LANCASTER MAKES
 LINCOLN COLLEGE
 FOOTBALL ELEVEN

Robert Green is the recipient of n epistle from Johnny Lancaster
 former Bridgeport High School foot ball star. in which the latter states that he has successfully made" the varsity football team at Lincoln Col lege. The many friends of the erst- while Red and Black star will be glad to hear of this as "Lanc" was one of the gamest and grittiest players who ever donned a jersey and cleated shoes for the Hilltop. Johnny's place on the Lincoln evened is end the sa me position he played on the ster- ling B. H. S. teams of, 1919, 1920 and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
HEALY'S GRIDDERS
 PRACTICE TONIGHT

sprinkling of candidates from several clubs in the city such as the Rosebuds, Crashes, Walnuts and St. Ioes will be on hand in the initial practice of the new Bridgeport team at Newfeld Park this evening. Every local boy will be given chance to make good, according to Coach Fred A. Hunt and Manager Mike Hea1ey. Some of the players who have already signed with the club are Pjura. Gay nor, Dennis. Hunt and Ham mill.
 Coach Hunt poets to see about 70 out for the first practice. Practice will be held every night this week and it's probable that the team will open it's season at Newlield Park next Sunday. Joe Waters has been se- Iected to referee the games. .
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
woMEN,s GOLF PLAY.

White Sulphur Springs. w. Va, Sept 25.-Miss Marion Rollins is en- tered to defend the national Women's golf title which she won last year, while other leading players on the lett winner of the North and South match at Pinehurst this year, and Miss Edith Cummins of Chicago, who won the Buffalo and Shenecossett tournana ents. on today's golf card
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

With each of the two New York major league clubs certain of finish ing the season in at least a tie with their respective rivals, local fans can now prepare to witness the second clash for the worlds championship between these two great teams. Un- less the most startling upset in the history of baseball occurs before the close of the regular season on next Sunday, John McGraw and Miller the field at the Polo Grounds a week from Wednesday for the opening skirmish of the battle for the supre- macy of the diamond. Whether the coming series will attract the tremendous interest that last. years games aroused remains to be seen, but from present indications fandom is awaiting the second clash between the two clubs as eagerly as it looked for ward to their first worlds series meet ing last Fall. The fact that several important changes have been made in the line-ups of both clubs since the close of last season is bound to add considerable interest to the coming classic. Followers of the Yankees are anxiously awaiting their opportunity to see Joe Dugan, Everett Scott Whftey Witt, Joe Bush and Sam Jones appear in a worlds series in New York uniforms for the first time. On the other hand the Giants adherents are looking forward to watching the work of Heinie Groh, Hugh McQui1lan, John Scott and others who will play their first worlds series games for the present champions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
PARK CITY GIANTS
 SMOTHER PIRATES

Bobby Greens Park City Giants walloped the offerings Of the Pirate A. c. hurlerS for a total of IF hits which netted 2 runs while the Pirates scored six runs.
 Bobby Green is deSirous of arrang- ing a game with Hall Community, but inasmuch as the Communities have a three-game series with the Sound views, there seems to be no ikeli- hood of a Hall-Giants setto.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
1921 FINISH

A good sized crowd gathered yester- day at Newf1eld Park and witnessed a nip and tuck tilt between the Derbs ana HflIies in their farewell appear ance-and there was some real ex- citement at. the close when the Derbs filled the bases and threatened to break up the game, but Johnny Till man held together and nipped the rally, the Hillies winning to 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
ACORNS VICTORS IN
 FIRST GRID BATTLE

The Acorn Cubs, football team, was victorious over the Annex A. A. in the opening game of the season, yes terday afternoon. at Seaside park, by a score Of to 0. The only touch down or the day was a result of 30 yard pass to Flynn, who ran 2S yards to the goal line. Carlo, playing cen ter for the Cubs, broke up many plays and made no few holes in the Annex line
 The Acorns have a few open dates and would like to book games with any teams in their class. The Cubs are in need of two guards and anyone wishing a tryout for these positions is asked to report to Manager Cook on Wednesday or Friday evenings at ' o'clock, corner of Kossuth street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
GOLF MARK

chappetta' nrofessionaI fi st the w""ds way Golf and Country Club, playing with Samuel N. Pierson, the club anna teur champion. broke the course re- cord for Woodway with a %. The old record was made by George Dun can. British pro-, who scored Il on August 10 of last wear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

bleheader. Neither New York teams, however, can finish in worse than a tie for first place, even if they lost all of their remaining games while their rivals make a clean sweep of the rest of their schedules.
 The Giants have eight more games and the Pirates three. while the Yan- kees have four and the Browns three to play.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
On The Home Stretch

One more victory for either the Yankees or Giants, or a defeat for their penEant rivals, the St. Louis Browns and Pittsburgh Pirates, will clinch the 1922. major league cham pionShip for the New York clubs.
 Beth local clubs were defeated yes terday, while the Browns were win ming and the Pirates dividing a dou-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
BRIDGEPORT BOYS
 SHINE IN HILLIES' ENIGHTCAP VICTORY

With the Eastern League baseball season a matter of history, a majority of local players will scatter to their
 homes this week. Half a dozen or more will go barnstorming with Joe Smith to Taftville and Norwich, which play a special series over the weekend. Some will also remain over to see the Baltimore-New Ha- ven series which open today in New
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
Hitting The WITH c. E. FIRSTBROOK
 Sport Trail

Georges Carpenter was knock cd out in the sixth round by Bat ting Sihi. History repeated It. self. It was q. case of "Setup" picked to be the victim being the victor as in the case of Young Corhett and Terry McGoyern.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

It was great day for all of tho native Bridgeporters. Frank Staple ton peeled off a home run belt. Howte Baker accounted for a pair of safe raps. and Johnny Tillnan not onry won his game but banged the ball 9afely twice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

New Yorll's prospective world s contenders. the Giants and the Yan- kees, are separated today by the mar rowest of margins. from a dyed in the wool, mathena tically certain hold on the 1922 championships in the National and American Leagues.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

scores. St. Louis 10. New York 6. Brooklyn 4, Pittsburgh 2. Pittsburgh Il, Brooklyn 3.
 Games Today. St Louis at New York. Chicago at Boston. Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

Both New York clubs lost yester- runs, which brought his seasons total to 42, helped the St Louis Cards down the Giants. ten to six. while Uhle outpitched Shawkey5 and Cleve- tand planked the Tanks 8 to in the dnal game of their series
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

Jimmy Irving had a star day at the bat and in the field. It was his triple that drove Bridgeport's lone tally over the plate in the sixth inning after Tommy Miller got a single.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
American League.

Scores. Cleveland 8, New York 0. St. Louis '. Philadelphia 4. Washington 5. Chicago 4. Detroit 2. Boston 2. No games scheduled today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

Elmer Bowman with batting aver age of .369, including last Thursdays game, is the winner of the Winchester Cup, donated by that company to the leading batter in the Eastern League.
 Joe Rodriguez, first baseman of the Derbs, was the only Bridgeport player to finish in the 300 circle. Averages follow:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

Everyone remembers the McGovern and Young Corbett battle. The Mc- Govern stable couldn't get an oppo- nent for Terry and they went West for an adversary. Easy meat" they said. Yet, Young Corbett kayoed Mo Govern in Hartford, and McGovern discovered it wasn't a mistake" when he lost in eleven rounds to Young Corbett in California.
 Carpenter was a Setup for
 Dempsey. The public was kept
 away from his training quarters
 at Manhassett, IL. l., to reveal that
 fact.
 It seems that fight fans will be for ever duped.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

Gus GardelIa won the ace medal when he tossed lot of baseball to the kiddies in the third base bleacherS, yesterday. The fans in that section always like to hand Gus the razz, but they all like the Pittsfield pilot, at that.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25
HiIIies vs. Red Sox.

The Hillies returned to Pittsfeld last night. Today they will play the Boston Red Sox in a benefit game They will also do bit of barnstorm- ing this week among Berkshire towns.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-25

There was some consolation for Jim C1arkin. He was not forced to look upon the defeat of his Senators in their last game at Albany, 3 to 1. It was another box victory for Ralph Head.
 After winning 100 games the New Haven champions lost their first game byylosiTigs to Worcester, to 5.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-28

In regard to the proposal 10
eliminate the point after touch
down the general chorus had much
to say about how this would
eliminate a most interesting fea-
ture Of the game and would de-
pnve a spectacular kicker Of a
chance at his speciality. 1t seemed
that about every coach has or ex-
poets to have a star kicker or else
smart assemblage to get the
point otherwise.
HEISMAN MADE PROPOSAL.
John W. Heisman, of Penn. th1
new president Of the association.
made the proposal that tie gamer
be decided by giving each side
three downs from the center of
the field and the team gaining tho
most yardage be awarded the point
and the verdict Buck O'NeirE
coach Of Columbia last season, alsc
had proposal in this connection.
Award the deciding point to the
team making the greatest number
OF first downs in the game"
Both suggestions were not pro.
ductve of much enthusiasm ana.
never got beyond discussion.
As for the suggestion thsf
coaches leave the side line benches
during the game got something
strikingly like a thunderous hoot,
The coaches seem all for the bench
However. IL was made plain that
they did not want this to be in
terpreted that they would try -
run the game. II
A resolution condemning bettiuk
and all phases Of gambling, cor
merciaiism Of the game by phyeG
VINO might make use OF their col.
iege reputation after graduation ~
professional games and the use q
questionable players was passed
committee on a general code OF
etnlcs involving fair play and GOOD
sportsmsnship was appointed
John w. Heisman was electe<
president. Other officers elected
were vice-president, Robert c. cum
PIKE, coach Of University Of Iuinosr
secretary-treasurer. J. w. wilce 81
Ohio State; board of trustees: N;
ior c. ID. DAILY. West Point. Flei7-
ing II. Yost. Michigan, Gilmonr
Dobie, Cornell, and II. J. Stegemn.
University Of Georgia.
The speakers were BriesdsSr
General Palmer z. Pierce, prc&
dent Of the National Collegiate
Athletic Association: w. w. Roper,
Princeton coach; William II. Chg
Biil Edwards: DIR. J. Il. McCurdy,
Springfield. Mass; F. III. Yost,
Michigan. and Grantland Rice.
Lawrence Perry and Herbert Red
the latter three newspaper uD~n
The Washington herald., 1922-12-28

n PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-
Penn will meet the pray
ing Colonels" Of Centre
college on the gridiron next fall.
That little Kentucky institution
will send her football team to
Franklin Field to meet the Quaker
warriors in the first gridiron
clash between the two institutions
in football history, on October 81.
Penn will meet Columbia Univer-
sity here on October 20.
These were the highlights OF the
schedule for next year ratified by
the university council on athletics
at a special meeting held at the
Athletic Association headquarters at
the University of Pennsylvania this
afternoon.
Lafayette returns after her 1922
absence, and the balance of the
schedule resembles very much that
played through by the 1922 eleven.
There was no action in the mat
ter of football coaching. that prob
lem not being considered at all
The schedule follows: September
90, Franklin and MARSHALL: October
6, University of Maryland: October
13, Swarthmore; October 90. Co.
lumbia: October 81. Centre College:
November 3. Pittsburgh: November
10. Lafayette: November Il, Penn
State; November 29. Cornell.
All games will be played on
Franklin Field.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-28
GOTHAM GETS
ARMY NAVY
GRID CLASSIC
Col. -koehIer Charges Army Of
ficers Were "Stung" at
Philadelphia Last Fall.
n HILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec.
27.-The Army and Navy

n dlLAbELfhlA, "a, Dec.
27.-The Army and Navy
= football game will be
played in New York next season.
This was virtually decided this
afternoon at a meeting between
West Point and Annapolis athletic
heads in the Hotel Adelphia here.
While no official announcement
was made, Coach Robert C. Fol-
well, of the Navy said after the
conference: "In all probability
the game will be played at the
new Yankee stadium in New York
next year. The Army, which has
the choice, is strongly in fovor of
Gotham and / have no doubt that
New York will be selected"
Colonel Koehler and Capt NJ b.
Ridgeway represented the Military
Academy and Comdr. Douglas l..
Howard the Navy. No statement
was made officially. however. and
IL is not expected that New York will
be definitely announced for a day
or so.
Colonel Koehler said one OF the
hAAANApdl oDJCSllOhe u lIllt CITY was
the way the army officials were
stung" by hotel and taxicab men.
Some officers were charged $40 a
day for rooms" he said, ''and taxis
were charging IS to take them from
the central city to Franklin Field.
We liked Philadelphia, but singing
US this way has its weight in the
decision to bring the game back
next year"
II is understood the academies
favor playing the game the Satur.
day after Thanksgiving. provided
this day still falls in November.
otherwise the Saturday before the
holiday is preferred.
Baltimore and Washington, as well
as New York, had delegations at the
meeting, the former urging the game
be played in the Monument City's
new 52.0oo-seat stadium. and the
latter offering the American League
baseball grounds.
A large delegation Of Baltimors
officials and leading citizens at
tended the conference. However
the Baltimore boosters were not ask.
ing so much for the 1928 game
Their goal is the 1924 contest in
Baltimore. The delegation was
headed by Mayor Broening.
The principal object of our visit. >
said Mayor Broening. lis not to get
the Army-Navy game for Baltimor.
next fall. The main idea was to see
that no restrictive policy went
through to bar Baltimore in the
future and to point out the advan
tages of our city and stadium as a
site for the game"
The agreement between the two
Government academies, which ex
pired this year. specified that games
could not be played south OF Phila
delphia- Though Baltimore and
Washington have entered the list a.
probable locations for the big game
and the navy officials point out that
these cities are no farther south
from West Point than New York ID
north from Annapolis.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-28
OGILVIE MAY
BE PRO FOR
CHEVY CHASE
George Sargent Has Recon-
mended Him to Take Place
Vacated by 0rrin Terry.

OEVERAL applications have
- been received by the golf
~ committee of the Chevy
Chase Club with regard to the
selection of a professional to fill
the place left vacant by Orrin
Terry.
Among those who ask for recogni-
ton are Jack Burgess, formerly the
clubs professional: William Potts.
formerly Of Apawamis. and Jimmie
Thompson Of Mohawk
:, 1t is understood, however. that
the man most prominently mention
ed for the berth is, Dave Ogilvie.
who, it is said. was recommended
by George Sargent
Sargent, besides being president
of the Professional Golfers AS.
sociation, was also at one time
pro" at Chevy Chase.