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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
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Basketball
 Title Game
 On Saturday

After several weeks of quib- bling over petty details it is announced today that the Y. M. H. A. and Rector basketball quintets have completed ar engagements for their series for the city championship. The initial game will be staged Sat urdy night on the Boys Club court, while the second game will probably be played Tues day night at the '. M. H. A. Should a third contest be neces- sary the Casino is being spoken of as the probable site for the battle.
 Players After The Mazuma
 Chances for a series looked blue for a time, before Manager Rosenbiuh and Doniero reached their agreement. However, the series was bound to be staged as it is the annual harvest of dough for local basketball players. It is probable that the series will be played on a 60 percent basis to the winner and 40 percent to the losing team after paying expenses.
 The series will naturally attract considerable attention among local l cage fans. Last season two games were played, the Rectors being victorious n beth frys. But now the Y M H. As appear to be the best bet to win. The Madison Avenue athletes have had . | remarkable season and stand a spIen- | did chance of wrestling the crown from the Rectors They have met and defeated some of the fastest quinteta in the metropolitan district. in ad- d1ton to amnexing the New England Y M. H. A. championship. Challenges issued by the locals to play Atlas, of New Haven and the speedy Knights | of Columbus team, of Waterbury, were passed up by those teams.
 However, the Rectors are a fast bunch of players, but they have not | been playing together as frequently | as the Y. M. team. The teams for a | time masqueraded under the name Of | the Blue Ribbons, playing in Colonial Hall, but quit the campaign owing to | lean patronage. The players, however. | have ben playing with oher local out fits and will be in fine condition to meet the challengers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
eiss Is Counting
 On Stamford Boy

Jack Joyce, the Stamford senf-pro pitcher, who joined New Haven at the close of last season, is to get a thor ough tryout. George Weiss liked the looks of the yOungster in action and is confident he will make the grade. Joyce was known as the "strikeout wonder" down the line, his strikeouts averaging around fifteen or sixteen against opposing teams.
 Another rookie Weiss is counting upon to make good is Inf, elder Jack Hevey from Winchester, Mass, who has been signed on the recomm enda- ton of Arthur Conlon. this years liar yard captain and shortstop. Hevey in 1918 was picked as the A1l-Scholas- tic shortstop by Boston baseball crit icS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

Commissioner Landis' recent action refusing to reverse his decision on Babe Rutheand Bob Meusel, was just what Babe and Bob ought to have expected. That is why Landis is high mogul of baseball. He was chosen to rule with a just but iron hand
 Alexander is right this year. That's the good news from Sthe Cubs. And fandom generally is mighty glad. Last year Alexander was set for a good year but wrenched his arm in his first appearance and was haDdi- capped alh year as a result of tae injury.
 Now twenty-five victories is the goal set for Grove. Let's go, Alec.
 "All Jake" is a well known ex- pression. At the University of Kan sas everything might be said to be ""An Clarke Fred Clarke. for if teen years manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is preparing to coach the baseball team. And the gent Clarke reports to in turn is George Clarke, former college star and now director
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
l, THERE A BALL
 GAME ON TODAY?

If the Bridgeport Baseball club desires to make a hit with ball fans it is up to Secretary Jimmy Kelly, Clark Lane, Jr., and their associates to adopt some scheme as to inform the public when games are called off during doubt full weather periods. Nothing is better than the old system to have the old fred baIP' hoisha6 on days that games will be played; or a red flag displayed some where in the business center would answer the purpose.
 It is an acknowledged fact that because of lack Of arrangements along this line last season and in previous years have led patrons of the club to walk or trolley to New1ield Park on threatening days, only to find the gates clos ed. The baseball public of Bridgeport is entitled to this con- Venience.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
WORCESTER MAY LOSE PARK AND FRANCHISE

The annual rumor from Wor- ceSter is at hand. The Boosters may loss their baseball park and the franchise be transferred to another city, is today's report from the home of the Jackmacks. The report says that Boulevard Park has been offered for sale and that two offers have been made by manufacturing concerns for the property. It is said to keep Worcester in the league it VII be necessary for the Worcester club or the Eastern League to pur- chase the property. Dan O'Nei1, president of the league, paid a visit to Worcester yesterday, but the results of his mission are not known.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

anxious to get down to work in pre- paration for his setto with Delaney. The Kentucky Colonel will start in on the grind tomorrow, soon as his ring paraphernaha arrives.
 Delaney Boxes Tonight.
 Jack Delaney is in Fall River today where he ds carded to fight Jack Stone. The New England middle weight champer was originally slated to meet Young Fisher, but the latter was forced to cancel the engagement as a result of an injured hand, sus- tained in his recent bout with Jack McCarron. Delaney and his manager, Al Jennings. will be the guests of Fall River sports at a banquet, which is scheduled to be staged after the bat- tie.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Clean Slate For
 St. Augustine's

With eight victories without de- feat tho St. Augustnes are champions of the Parochial School Basketball League. One of the surprises of the concluding games yesterday was the first win scored by St. Charles who defeated the st. Johns 19 to 15,< The latter team also had only one victory credit in the competition. In the other tilt the St. NIaTy's defeat Sacred Heart third. Lineups:
 St. Charles-McKeon, If, Mulvey, If, Weir, C., McPadden, rg;. Smith, ,lg.
 St. John-J.- Gala If, W. Gallalf., Miller. C., sherman, rg.. Sekerah, lg.. Patrick c.
 St. NIary-McCarthy, If, Carneylf., Watson, C., Slater. rg., Phelan, 1g.
 Sacred Heart-Tierney, rf., Cassidy, f. Sullivan. C. Grace. lg.. Phannon. rg.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
IF Wins In Row
 For Y. M. Quintet

Seventeenth straight win; 21 wins out of 22 games played. That's the record today of the \. M. HI. A. basketball quintet after defeating the Silent Separates of New York, last night, by a score of A to 39.. The locals secured a commanding lead in the first half which ended 2S to 16 in favor of the Y. Ms. The visitors came within four points of tying the score in the final period, but a spir- ited rally by RoSenbluh's warriors held them in check. Marron was the leading point getter for the Y. Ms, with 1s to, his credit, while Jelinek starred for the New Workers, with 2z points to his credit. Lineup:
 Silent Separates GreSsinger, If; Jelinek, If; Barr, c; Moster, rg; Wor- gel, lg.
 If; Gordon, c; Fitenson, rg; Kaplan, Ig.
 Referee, Jack Reich.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Park City Giants
 Practice Sunday

Bobby Green has issued a call for the Park City Giants. Bridgeports new colored baseball nine, to report for practice next Sunday afternoon, 1:SO, at Seaside Park. Green, who piloted the Lynn Stars last season, declared today he will have the strongest colored team in the state and will play on the road The fol- lowing players are asked to report: Ralph Benjamin, Elmer Summers, Clarence Welch, Frazer Stedwen and Scott Green announces that he has signed a 'Ewonder" who halls from Detroit The Giants may make their debtu in an exhibition with the Rose buds on April 9.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Boys Club Jrs. to
 Have Fast Team

The Boys Club Jrs. are planning to have fast diamond aggregation that will consist of many sandlot stars of past seasons. The Juniors will close their successful basketball season this Saturday, when they play the fast Orioles. The Juniors have a record of eleven victories and four defeats.
 The initial baseball practice will be held at the Lexington Oval. The fol- lowing players are requested to be on hand: Slim Jetrino, Gordon and Fat Ahlstrands, Nick Page, Tony Lucia, John August, Joe Siglia, D. Mastrion Gim Herb. G. Panton, Tony Varrone, A. Carrano, and others wishing a, try out are also to be on hand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Training Camp
 BiHs

Davy Bancroft's slammed the horse- hide for a. pair of circuit walIops in the to 5 win of the Giants over the White Sox.
 Glen Killinger, released by the Tanks to Jersey City, was due to re- port today at the Skeeters' camp, at Lakewood, N. J.
 Judge Landis tuned in the following card yesterday at Fort Worth:
 Registered 7S score for 5 holes on golf links.
 Made speech at lunch con.
 Witnessed Giants White Sox game wearing cowboy hat, posed with John McGraw and Kid Gleason for photo graph.
 Departed from Giants to visit other teams in the South.
 Col. Jacob Ruppert declared that his twirlers will lead the Yankees to another pennanit.
 Two freaky doubles by Frank Bker aided the Yankees greatly in their to win over the Brook1yns.
 At Pine Bluff, Ark, the Red Sox chased the Pirates in a to 2 setto
 Joe Duggan is getting better, and has been playing with the Red Sox first and second teams since Monday.
 The Washington Senators took the m neasure Of the Braves in a 12 to bat tle at Tampa.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
ROsebuds Loom Up Strong
 For Diuna0nd HOnOrs

Local and state baseball teams will be obliged to travel at an extra speedy clip to defeat the Rosebuds this season. if the dope of Manager Andrew Ball2y turns out to be gospel truth. Manager Ba1ky has lined up his players and is confident that the combination will eclipse last seasons splendid record of 22 wins out of 26 games. Last season the RosebudS stacked up against Manchester, Rock vile, Stamford, NorwaIk. New Brit ain, Polls of Hartford, and other leading teams in the state.
 The opening game of the regular schedule will be played in Norwalk
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Junior Iitular
 Series Arranged

At last a series for the junior bas- ketban championship of the city has been arranged between the Putnams meet in their first clash Friday night in the Boys Club gym. Both teams have defeated the strongest qu1nts in their division and some redhot sport is expected Herbt Hart will of1ciate as referee and Lew Percel will hold the watch. Lineup:
 Colonials-Sevess, Rich and Pope, forwards; Rogers, center; Carehio and IaMastra, guards.
 Putnams-Neary and Fulton. for wards; Salit, center; Grant. Glynn and Katz, guards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Lawyers Team To Be Organized

Harry Goldstein, local attorney and an ardent baseball fan and somewhat of a diamond performer, announces ehe's going to organize a lawyers base ball team this season which will be open to contest for honors with hines that the bankers and medical profes- sion are anticipating. MT. Goldstein is in favor of forming a Professional Mems Baseball League, adopt a regu- lar schedule, and stage the contests at Seaside Park. Those interested in the idea are. invited to get into touch with MT. Goldstein.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

on April 16, the Ba1ky athletes op- posing the Lockwoods. A workout game will be staged here on April g, possibly with Bobby Greens Park City Giants. The Buds will also apear in a. local contest to be played at Seaside Park, April 15.
 Here's the lineup Manager Ba1ky is depending upon to bring home the bacon:
 Newbauer and Pjura, catchers; Os- strowsky and Cy Seaman, Ca recent arrival from Dixie). pitchers; Cohout, first base; Gabor. second base; Paige and Sumpe, shortstop; Sank. third base; Creevey, Blagrif and O'Lech- ney Outfi elders.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Devon Vikings
 Practice Saturday

The Viking baseball team of Devon will hold its first practice next Satur- day afternoon at o'clock. Manager G. Baldwin expects to have a much stronger team on the field this year than last season and is out to beat last years record of twenty victories and five defeats. He is ready to re- ceive challenges from all teams. The following players and all others wish ing to try out are asked to report at the Devon A c, field, Saturday,: Wright, Barley. Innocent Cox. Marsh. Massey, Sailing, Hymen and For sYthe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
|Kaceys to Plan
 .FOrBalISeasOn

The Athletic committee of Knights of Columbus will hold an important meeting tomorrow night for the pur- pose of discussing baseball plans for the coming season. No basketball game will be staged on Saturday night, owing to the Lyon Terrce gym being used for school purposes. A game will be arranged for following Saturday. however, according to announcement by the committee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Y. M. H. A. Juniors
 Win Over Alumni

The Y. NJ FI. A basketball juniors had a walkover in their game with the High School Alumni, winning by the score of 35 to 19. The first half was fiercely contested, the Juniors leading 12 to II. at it's close. Rocko- witz and Harry Schwartz carried off the honorss. Lineup:
 Alumni-Blade and Schine, for wards; Rogers and Burr, centers; Ed dy and Amse1, guards.
 Y. M. H. A., Jrs.-H. Schwartz. Rockowitz, Schmay and Schless, for wards; Brossler, center; J. Schwartz, Wexler and Hirsch, guards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Nutrneggers Shine
 On Pinehurst Links

Donald Parson, of Youngstown played The first nine on the Pihehurst championship course in 31 yesterday. He was a member of Q. four ball with
 Frank c. Newton. Brookline; s. P. Merriman, Waterbury, and John D. Chapman, Greenwich, who had a best ball for the four players of 3O-30- 60.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Oak Cubs Close
 f Season, Saturday

The Twin Oak Cubs of the Boys Club will wind up their basketball season by playing the Madison Jrs. Saturday. In the initial tilt between the teams the Cubs were victorious, Il to 8. and they are confident of making it two. The Cubs have a record of winning 10 straight and losing two. Lineup:
 Twin Oak Cubs - Montanaro, If; Sicilian, If; August, c; Perino, rg; Federeici, 1g; Pisanelli, If.
 Madison Jrs. J. Yates, If; E. Yates. If; Rummage. c; Mullins. rg; SanSone, lg.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Bernard Seeks
 Bridgeport Bout

Sid Bernard, the Brooklyn feather weight, who defeated Billy Prince, Bridgeport boxer in a 12-round bout in New York Saturday night. ex- presses the desire to meet Prince again, or anybody else at 12S pounds, on a local card in the near future. Although Bernard has only been singing the padded mitts six months, he has in that short period met such stars as Harvey Bright, Eddie Walsh, Irish Jimmy Dwyer, Kid Dube and Pepper Martin and the like.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
SHARKEY, WINNER

Jack Sharkey in his largely advers tised comeback campaign made only a rnedicore showing against Wee Willie Spencer in the star bout of 2 rounds at the Pioneer Athletic club, last night. Sharkey got the deci- sion. but it was only through his greater weight that he earned it. Sharkey weighed 123 and Spencer 116.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Laurel Quintet
 Top Rock Jrs.

The Laurels triumphed over the Black Rock Jrs> in a basketball con- test by a score Of 32 to IT. Williamson starred for the Laurefs, while Brown executed some classy work for the the losers Lineup- Laurels-Hine and Williamson, for wardss Rowe, center; Burt, Chr1sty and Truesdale, guards
 Black Rock JrS-Browne and Bar Der, forwards: Nukson. center; Bro ,siy and Nukio, guards
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Fairfield Youth
 Eli Crew Leader

A L. Rfker of Fairfield has been named captain of the Yale 15O pound crew The idea of comp eWng varsity crews to stimulate interest is the idea of Coach Jim Corderry.
 Edward Cheney of Manchester has been elected captain of the Blue crew which is competing with the White crew at Yale for the right to row against Pennsylivania on April 15. Captain Langhorne Gibson of the var sity as rowing at No. in the White crew.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Princeton Tigers
 Win Cage Title

l. Princeton's basketball team won the Intercollegiate championship last night in Tigertown, defeating Penn in the play-off game by the score of 2S to 23. More than 5000 spectators witnessed the contest. Princeton out olassed the Quakers in the attack and her guardian was equally fine, the Penn five being held to four field goals. The riotous snake dance fea- tured a joy parade by Princeton stu dents after the game.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Hartford Cub
 Beats Meadows

If the pitching performance turn ed in by Pitcher c. Manela, Cuban southpaw wheeler against the PhiIa.
 Nationls is true indication of his worth, the Hartford club; has gained the services of a hurler who should prove a valuable addition to the staff to work under the direction of Man ager Jack Coffey this season. Manela came out on the long end of the score, in recruit game gainSt Lee Meadows.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Pete August On
 Pioneer Program

Pete August, the fast-rising local lightweight, has been booked to mete Milton Weiss. former metropolitan amateur lightweight champion in the semi-fnal bout to the Lou Bogash- Augie Rather go at the Pioneer Sporting club, next Tuesday night. Weiss, is one of the best prospects of the new crop of lightweights and will put August to the well known acid
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
NEW UNIFORMS

The Mohicans, one of the strongests of local amateur ball nine last sea- in April. The Mohicans have ordered new uniforms and will be a fancy garbed organization. Games are all ready booked with local and state
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Seek Return Match

Young Toronto and Doug Pude11, who have clashed in the ring twice. each coming through with a win. are anxious to get together again. Young Toronto, who is managed by his brother, Dave Toronto. declares he is ready to face his rival whenever given an opportunity to do so by local promoters I5-.ss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

LITTLE ROCK-Babe Ruth has bout between Stanislaus Zbyszko and Charles Rentrop, claimant of the worlds Iniddleweight mat title here, Nav g.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
POLES ORGANIZING

Eddie Cooney. of Hartford, has started to organize the famous semi pro Poi baseball team of that city. Cooney is booking games for Sun days to be played on Poli Field and is also angling around for several first class players.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29
Hitting The WITH G. E. FIRSTBROOK Sport Trail
McCANN MADE HIT.

NEW ORLEANS, March 26- (Delayed) Eugene McCann, the ace of all Beau BrummeIls to hit this burg-whO stunned and dazzled the eyes of old southern darkies by his magnaficent Fair field Ave. and Main St. toggery- is on his way back to the cline of the snow-birds. 'Prince Gene" paid off his pair of temporary ValetS in full and presented each with ginger-snap-hued spats and crimson bow neck embracers, as souvenirs of his visit. "Prince Gene took course of special instructions in coaching on the third base lines from Miller Hug gins. The latter pronounced the Knight of the Brown Derby thoroughly qualified to star this season and presented him with a diploma. The native baseball writers endeaVored in vain to in- duce ''Prince Gene" to give a line on his Bridgeport baseball out fit. II never do any wild talking until the season, is over," was Prince Genes reply. Gene took first prize in the posing tOurna- ment on the shores Of the Gulf of Mexico, and also batted fairly well in the Sunburnt League. He also disDorted himself admirably in the Crescent City Pinochle Tournament, finishing second. ''Prince .Gene'' also was a cham piOn hammock Swinger, taking one of the best prizes in the Morning Nap Handicap Our Bridgeport visitor also stood on the historic spot where Gen. Jack son captured New Orleans and in formed the natives that he was on speaking terms of the gen. erals grand-nepheV ''HickOry AI' Jackson of Bridgeport. We all hope to see Mister McCann again.  Glad to hear Gene is on his way back as Bridgeport fans have beer rather lonesome the last ten days Secretary Jimmy Kelly has to keep the home fires burn ing mighty well.
 Secretary Mike Moran of the Waterbury Club 'phoned yester-' day:-''TeII Gene McCann not to forget to bring his goat along with him from New Orleans. I'll bet I'll get his old angora again, the next time before July A."
 MIDSUMMER DRAMA-On th' third baselines with Gene McCann.
 However, Genes homecoming is anxiousIy awaited by the faithful. including the StratfieId Hotel pinochlists.
 This is the time of the season tht rookie gets his nationwide publicity for instance:
 San Antonio-Manager John Mo Graw has released Pete Slapperout the Kalamazoo City League batting fend, to Waterbury,"
 of baseball prices have been S1aShed 50 per cent, why not a 10 per cent. cut in admissions" is the way one fan is trying to find out. Waterbury ball fans are awaiting the arrival home of Billy Gilbert witt that army of pennant winning recruits who have been enrolled by Brass City sport writers.
 Here's a lineup sent in by a local juvenile team manager Shrimp. BIeery, SmiIer, Bandit, Kitty. Ike, Apples, Hook, Mercy, Rooney, Gibbons and Nichols. Laurence Weary, GAS Pea. St. is
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

Here's a lineup sent in by a local juvenile team manager Shrimp. BIeery, Sn1iIer, Bandit, Kitty. Ilke,- Apples, Hook, Mercy, Rooney, Gibbons and Nichols. Laurence Weary, 64S Pea. St. is the manager.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

"If baseball prices have been sIashed 50 per cent, why not a 10 per cent. cut in admissions" is the way one fan is trying to find out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

Secretary Mike Moran of the Waterbury Club 'phoned yester-' day:-'ETeH Gene McCann not to forget to bring his goat along with him from New Orleans. I'll bet I'll get his old angora again, the next time before July A."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

Waterbury ball fans are awaiting the arrival home of Billy Gilbert with that army of pennant winning recruits who have been enrolled by Brass City sport writers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

Glad to hear Gene is on his way back as Bridgeport fans have been rather lonesome the last ten days, Secretary Jimmy Kelly has managed to keep the home fires burn ing mighty well.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

This is the time of the season the rookie gets his nationwide publicity. for instance:
 San Antonio-Manager John Mo Graw has released Pete Slapperout, the Kalamazoo City League batting fiend, to Waterbury,"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

However, Genes homecoming is anxiousIy awaited by the faithful, including the Stratfield Hotel pinochlists.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-29

MIDSUMMER DRAMA-On the third baselines with Gene McCann.