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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Old Sport s Say-So

that the balls used in the big leagues had been given more Of a hop" While this was denied generally by the league moguls and manufacturers the wave of hitting, participated in by even the punies- batters, could not be explained away on the one excuse of poor pitching.
 And so it is a good bet that steps have been taken through changing the bail a trif1e to eliminate the far cical hitting. The moguls are awake to the danger to the game from the batting epidemic.
 The scarcity of stories of homerun kings and startling batting feats from the training camps would indicate clearly that the supremacy of batting over pitching is doomed. Eaters swing Into form sooner than pitchers in the Sunny South in the spring. And if there Is to be 6. riot of circuit clouting this summer 1t should be forecasted in the batting feats of the early exhibition and practice games.
 So much for the probabilities.
 Personally I believe that the public will welcome tighter games featured by a 50-5o percentage of intelligent. Timely hitting and brainy ssheart and nazxnltEe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Hank Bruckett OId FaU0rite, to Get Back Zn Gan,e
Matt Saunders
 Has theGernns

Matt Saunders. popular manager of Polls, is the first of local diamond fans of note to be stricken with the baseball pox. Matt likes to read the box scores. take a trip to Newf1eld park and the Polo Grounds occasion ally, but he was never known to flare up on the national pastime until yes terday. The eruption occurred when he received @ postal card from Waite Hoyt. Yankee pitcher, who appeared here in vaudeville last winter.
 'fBest regards to Bridgeport and watch the Tanks win the pennant and world series this ume," penned Hoyt.
 fB' 'gad, I'm going down to see Waite pitch the first game for the Tanks" declared Matt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
to
 Be In Derby OutGarden

Here's some welcome news sn Bridgeport baseball fans!
 Hank Bracket is coming back. He's going to report here on April 3. according to advices received today by Sec retary Jimmy Kelly. Bracket laid off league ball season and was playing in the fastest of Minnesota independent cir cults.
 There's no doubt that Hanl9 will be a valuable acquisition to the Derby outfit, but who is he going to replace with Los tus, Martin, Emerich and Reilly, formerly of St. Paul, in the running?
 Looks like a good puzzle con test to pick the outfield for the, opening day.
 According to Bob Donahue, Gene Kelly, Tad Jordan, Kid Sherwood and great player. We're not going to argue on the point. Here are the
 Braokett batted for ar average of :271 and fielded at a -94S clip, mean ing he had eight errors in the game charged against him.
 Westcott Kingdom, Shortstop bril- liant, will probably be the first Brown Derby to report. Secretary Kelly yesterday received a letter from the Pacific Coast star that he would be in Bridgeport about March 2S. let ters have also been received by Ma jor'' Joe Smith, catcher, and Slim Bornhoeft, twirler-
 Baker to Train Here
 +n all ho rola will make the Williams Hotel their head quarters during the training period. Howie Baker and Frank Stapleton of the Fittsfie1d club are likely to 'boiI out'' with the locals. Accord ing to Baker the icicles will hardly be out of sight in the Berkshire town until May 30.
 Bay State Phenom
 Jack Murphy, Holy Cross catcher in 1912, was in town yesterday boast ing the stock of a brother. Leo Mur- phy. whom he declares is a wonder and will plug that hole at second base in the Derby lineup There's no need of McCann wasting timed own at the Yankee camp or worrying about Mooers, by brother Is pip pin.''
 Young Murphy has turned down offers to go South with the Red SoX and Braves and is anxious to att-h on with near home league. Hes a week for nix just to show that he has the goods" declared Murphy Sr- Leo by the way, was one of the stars in the Boston K. of c. league, playing on the Milton. Last year he banged the ball at 415 clip.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Pete August Faces Hard
 Ring Battle
Bob Davies has the floor.

Bob Davies has the floor.
 II predict that the bout be- tween Pete August, our light weight and Terry O'Oonnor, of Hartford, who will meet in the ring at the Jewish Drive bene- fit at the Casino on Thursday night, will be one of the best bouts ever staged here," said the Remington matchmaker who arranged the card.
 O'Connor, who is not So we'll known here, has met some of the best bat tiers in Connecticut and Massachu- sets during the past year He has fought Mickey Travers, George Pro to, Tommy Shea, Eddie Jackson, Bob- by Reiner, Al Wiltse and others. One Young Legest in Pittsfeld whom he defeated in two rounds after accept ing the engagement on two days mo- tice. O'Connor is a fast moving, hard hitting youngster. and he is sure to give August a good battle.
 O'Connor's ring records, however, do not scare August. The local box is shaping himself at the Column bia A. e. and is confident he will. check the onward sprint of the Capi- tai City lad.
 The boxers will weigh in at the office of Sealer of Weights and Meas ures Dennis Kelly, Thursday after noon, at o'clock.
 Tickets are selling freely for the show, an indication of its success. Du- cats can be had at the following busi- ness places:
 Economy Clothes Shop. Al. Ander- side Club. Moose Club, Elks' Club, AL gonquin Club, Bridgeport Club. Kel- lys Bowling Alleys, Connie Lewis. P. Turney, Gerrity's Lunch, Ciglar's Hotel.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Rival Basketball
 Elves Confident

In anticipation of hot tussle with the Knights of Columbus basketeers tonight the Y. M. H. A. had a special practice session last night under the direction of Solomon Mooney. ''Were going to win hands down." declared the speedy forward of the Y. Ms this morning. "You'Ve an nother guess corning,' was the retort of Jimmy Jazz Kelly, of the Knights. The Victors and Y. M. Jrs. will clash in the opener. The lineups:
 K of C.-Cogan. If; Malley, If; MuIlaney, c; Duvaa, lg; Judge, rg.
 Y. M, H. A.-Mooney, If; Marron, If; Gordon, c; Kaplan, 1g; Fitelson, rg-
 Vtctors - Fulton, If; Lovely. If; Herb, c; Sa1it. Ig; Marceflo, rg.
 Y. M. H. A. Jrs.-H. Schwartz, If; Rockow1tz, If; Greenstein, c; J. Schwartz. lg; Wex1er. rg.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Pat Wide U7scOrks DenaDseY
 Kay0 M Stamford

Andy Marcons of the East Side was outboxed by Toney Rich of the Lock City.
 One of the best bouts of the even ing was staged by Willie Drono. Bridgeport newsboy, who lost to Johnny Page of Stamford, after three rounds of furious battling.
 Charley Atherton of St. Joes, was disposed of in jig time by Jimmy Thomas in the New Haven bouts, the local boy succumbing to the kayo in the middle of the first round. Ather- ton was outweighed and out-sized by his opponent.
 Nick Lozinack again demonstrated that he is a, fast boy by winning the verdict over Tom Hompanpuch, of New Haven. Antone Rega of Bridgeport, was outp pointed by Toney Del Armo in three fast rounds.
 The New Haven bouts were refereed by Austrial Charley Griffin, a. ring ster of note, @ few days ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Quinlan Leading
 In Crane League

A nip and tuck race is being staged sn the Crane Big Pin Bowling League, with the MacDonalds leading with 20 wins and eight losses. while the Quin- lans ar ein second place with 19 vic tories and nine, defeats. Quinlan held the race in the individual com petition by a good margin, with an average of 1SS, with Cooper, the run ner-up. with 1S1. Other averages follow:
 ald IF; Riley IFS; Lyle IFS; McKen- ma 17o; Sheasby 166; Reck 166; Grant d6S; Hardwick 162; Hubbard 162; Huffman 16o; Smith 16o; O'Leary 159; Moore 157; Sullivan, J. 155; Ma honey 154; Hannibal 152; Roberts 152; Boles 151; Sullivan W. 150; De- Iahunt 15O; Van Gieson 14s; Canfield IA; Ray 142; Russell 1S9; Black 1S4: O'LoughIin 123; Bulkley 131 Detlefsen 1S0 Ruskey 125; Loth IF.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21

Bridgeports amateur boxers per formed in Stamford and New Haven last night, with Pat Wilde doing the Big Bertha" stunt in Stamford, where he knocked out Mike Dent in seconds. According to Louis Bo- gash 1t was one of the cleanest knock out blows he ever witnessed. It was a hard left hand sock under the chin,
 George Chaicklin, the Elias-Howe schooNboy boxer, lost a fast four round go with Mike Sandone at Stam- ford. It was the most scientific bout of the evening, and although he lost Chaicklin displayed signs of being a future great in the ring.
 Charley Smith, of the Lock City. won the verdict over Scott Quake, who was outweighed by ten pounds. Steve Smith added another win to his chain by defeating A1 Bora. who is rated as a conner in Stamford and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Burman Too Fast
 for the Midget

Still another surprise for local pug dom. A fellow who would venture to say yesterday that Joe Burman was going to trim Midget Smith in their bout at the Garden last night would have been considered a promising candidate for the "bug house." But it happened. Burman received the Judges decision after twelve rounds of fast fighting.
 Burmans cleverness offset the punching power of the New York boxer in a majority of the rounds. Smith staggered the Chicagoan in the eighth with straight right to the jaw.
 Burman was the better in seven rounds and two, the fifth and sixth, were even. Smith took the fourth, eighth and eleventh.
 Johnny Mendelsohn, Milwaukee, received the judges decision over Pete Hartley, New York, in eight rounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Training Camp
 BiHs

'iShuffMn' Phil'' Douglas will be welcomed on his arrival at the San Antonio camp The worlds cham pions are impressive except in mound work.
 Shinners, Giants outhelder who Is said to be one of the brightest pros poets of recruits at camps, has a. pe- arm from close to his body as if is evident when he slides or when a fly ball comes his way.
 Johnston and Crane were the4 big sinners dn Broohyn's 13 to 3 win over Louisville, with home runs.
 'Iank pitchers ought to go great" was the bulletin issued yesteday by Miller Huggins at New Orleans.
 McNu1an is showing up fast in the outhed for the Tanks. Perhaps he's one of the fellows Gene McCann Is after.
 Huggins still has visions of. landing Outhelder Bob Veach Of the Detroits, according to New Orleans reports
 'tRosey Ryan formerly Holy Cross star, pitching for the Giant "seconds, was beaten by Houston. to 2.
 Pitcher Walter Johnson, who has been i'll at the Washingtons' camp at Tampa, is getting better.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Yale Freshies'
 Rowing Dates

New Haven, March 21-Yale fresh men have arranged the following crew races for this spring:
 May 20, Cornell and Princeton, on the Housatonic at Derby; May 30, freshmen 150 pound crew vs- Harvard 150 pound freshmen, at Cambridge; May 27. American Henley at Phil adeIphia June 23. Harvard freshmen at New London.
 George Corderry. brother of Jim Corderry, the Yaie head coach, has the freshmen in charge. The former coached the Belgian crew which cap tured the English Henley several years ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
BABE RUTH MUST
 PAY THE FIDDLER

Judge Landis is expected in New Orleans today or tomorrow, and Manager Higgins and Babe Ruth are awaiting his arrival with acute concern and interest.
 According to those "who know'' there isn't a chance in a million that the baseball commissioner caae ~ % whatever Ixmpatbx he has is for Bob Piercy, the most obs- cure player involved in last Falls controversy. But even Piercy'S case will not be opened
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Pastor Setting
 Hot Alley Pace

Pastor, of the Laurels, is the lead ing wood Spil1er in the Club Bowling g League, with an average of III for nine games Other powders in the century average class follow Laurels- ,104, Novak, 103
 Clovers-O'Connor, 105; Mrinko, 1o2.
 Rosebuds-Kammy. 104; Moss, 1o3; Asset, 100.
 Ben Hurs-LeopoId, 1Od
 Columbus Boys-Dewey, 103.
 Bridgeport Trade ack, roo.
 Games scheduled for this week are as followsi C1overs vs. Rosebuds; Co., lun'bus Boys vs. Trade School; Ben Hurs vs, Iaurels.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
COsgrOve Awaits
 Edict of Landis

Joe Cosgrove, former pilot ot the Brasscos, who refused to accept the decision of Secretary John H. Farrell, which makes him the property of the Brasscos is still awaiting action by Judge LandiS.
 'fCossy'' filed an appeal with Lands about ten days ago, and expected a speedy decision. About that time. however, the baseball czar hopped on a rattler for an inspection trip of the southern training camps.
 The chances are now, that Landis will not review Cosgrove'S case until he returns. That means final action may be delayed for some time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Benny Leonard
 Will Come Here

Champion Benny Leonard who boxed Johnny Clinton in a ten round ex- hibitfon in Boston last night is likely to meet the appeal of the committee of the Jewish drive to come here Thursday night to referee the boxing show at the Casino, according to an announcement made by Bob Davies this morning.
 Mir. Dempsey stated Jack Dempsey informed the committee that he would have been only too glad to assist in reservations for his trip to California which left New York Sunday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Shelton Pitcher
 s>Wants to Go Up

Pete Johnson. Shelton boy, and star pitcher of the Connecticut Az gIes, entertains aspirations of being Q big leaguer. He is willing to start in the minors and has applied to the Hartford Club for tryoGt and is likely to be accommodated Jchn- son is a. six-footer. He has an ideal build for a pitcher and if he shows Manager Jack Coffey that he has the stuff he will be developed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
ALL WILL RE HAPPY
 WHEN SCRAP IS OVER

Manager John Glynn and Harry Roserbluh, representing the Putnam and Roamer basketball teams, respec- lively, held a conference yesterday af- ternoon in relation to arranging a basketball series for the junior cham pionship of the city between the two cuintets. The Putmans are champ pions of the Boys Club, while the Roamers claim the independent championship Of the '. M. Fl. A. aud ttorium. Two games only have been arranged, to be played as Y. 4 H. 4. 90 and April 6. Practically all the jun for court starr of Bridgeport will be seen in the ser1es-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
State Bowling
 Tourney Plans

Connie Lewis. Jimmy Kelly, Joe Sterback, Lou Dewey and other local bowling alley impressaros will at tend a meeting in New Haven tornor- row night when plans for the reor- ganization. of the State Duckpin championship Tournament will be discussed. Some time ago it was suggested that the co-petition be two-man affair instead of an individ- ual contest. According to the dope a $4,000 cash prize list s favored by some of the local bowIers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Weafer Is Out
 fOrSOmeT Time

Bud Weafer. the Norwalk battler, is still prevented from ring activities owing to his injured hand and is around in a splint. Weafer last week paid another visit to Dr. Ogliburg, a bone specialist of New York, and had the maimed bone rebroken and re- set It will be some time yet before Weafer will be able to don the mttts. The Norwalker met with the nishap in his bout with Jimmy Gray in New York Jan g.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Rorty Can Ump
 Yale Ball Games

Hugh Rorty, we'll known Hartford boxing irnpressarfo and former unl- pire, is likely to be the side kick of Jim JohEstone in judgeing plays in Ya1e's home baseball games this sea- son. Rorty has been offered the job and considering the matter. Rorty is one of the best diamond arbiters in this section. but because he gained the dfspleasure of Dan O'Neil over a trivial matter a few seasons ago, the Eastern League ear has refrained from appointing him tIoi the staff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
MADDEN DEFIANT

St. Paul, Minn., March 21-The pro posed ten round bout between Billy Miske of St. Paul and Bartley Mad den, New York light heavyweights, set for April here, has been called off A telegram from Phil Lewis. Madden's ma anager, said the latter refused to box Miske, adding that Madden had been barred by the New York Boxing Coronissfon. Lewis requested that steps be taken to have Madden bar red in Minnesota.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Shugrue'sEyes
 Can Cured

Johnny Shugrue's friends in Bridge port are happy to 1earn that his eye trouble could be cured without an operation, and that he would. not have to forsalke the ring. Eye specialists fin New York have told him that a long rest will bring the desired re- suits, and it is a certainty that Shu- grue will take that rest
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
RAIN HALTS TIGERS

Princeton, March 21-A heavy rain fall today forced Coach Bill Clark to postpone the first baseball outside practice Princeton's first game. that with New York University, will come within ten days and the Tiger mentor feels the need of every possi- ble day of real practice. With the latest rain it is doubtful whether the squad will be able to get out before Thursday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Columbia Football

New York. March 21 - Columbia University's football heroes will get together on April 10 for what prom ises to be a. month of intensive pre- paration flor next falls activities. Frank J. (Buck) O'Nefll, head coach, will be in charge of the work which will include kicking passing blocking aand other fundamentals
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
vALGER-sPENCER BOUT

Benny Valger, the so-ca11ed French ger Frank CasaIe, to rningIe with Bert Spencer, the tough NewYor11 light weight. at the Broadway Exhibition AsSociation in Brooklyn Thursday night. Valger walloped Jimmy Fur zzetti in Lynn. Mass, just a week ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
HARVARD SURPRISE

Cambridge, Mass. March 21-The election of a Harvard basketball cap- tain this afternoon proved a surprise when Louis Gordon, of Gloucester, Q first-year man, defeated Captain Ar thur McIrish, who was a candidate for reelection Both men are for wards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
PLAY IN DANBURY

Bridgeport Highs girls basketball team will play Danbury tomorrow af- ternoon in the Hat Town, the trip to be made in an autobus. The Park City girls are putting up an excellent game and are confident of returning home with another win attached to their record
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
NEW SKATE MARK

Milwaukee, March 21.- Gladys Robinson, of Toronto, set a new worlds record in the girls ice skat- ing championship at 220 yards here time being 24 2-5 seconds. Ruth Muhlmeyer, of Chicago was second.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
Tommy Ray Is On
 the Way to Dixie

Tommy Rays name is in the New Y York pa pers today. Ray Is on his way to the Newark training quarters at High Point. N. e.. in company with Manager Bill Clymer, Harry Man ming, Ross, Pete Krum enaker, GeT1er, Joe Benes. Maury Shannon and Peterson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
BIG HOCKEY TILT

Boston. March 21- The first game of the international series for the Wills trophy will be played at Toronto, March 25. The date was er- roneously announced as March 26.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
ROBERTS WINNER

New York. March 21-Al Roberts, the Staten Island heavyweight, de- feated his townsman, Eddie Josephs in their 12-round bout at the Brighton Boxing club last night Josephs Just managed to last. The weights were: Roberts. 1s6; Josephs, 176.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
BARTFIELD BEATEN

Phiiad eIphia. March 21.- Bobby Barrett, of Phfladelphia, knocked out Lyman Gold. of Seattle, in the third round Of scheduled eight-round bout outpotnted Soldier Bartfieldv tho New
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
sEIGER WINS ON FOUL

sammy Seiger who is being talked
 about as the opponent Of Ksd Dap-. lar in the coming show of the Casino, Amusement Company received the verdict over aPeppe- Martin. on a] fo11l in the third round of their bQat,i 1ast zi1lt- at Madison Square Gardenj
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
SHOW IN MAY

According to the plans of Match maker Jack Reich of the Casino Amusement Company the club will hold it's boxing show in May, Paul Deitz having received an option on that time from the local boxing solons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
MORE BULL"

Ponca City, Okla, March 21-Joe c. Miller, one of the owners of the 101 Ranch, near here, wired an offer to Jack Dempsey and Ed (Strang1er) Lewis. providing a guarantee and per centage if their proposed wrestling boxing match is brought to Buffalo Park, at MT. Miller's ranch. The park is on the main line of the Santa Fe railroad. It is used for the an- nuaI roundup of the ranch.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
PINKEY MITCHELL WINS.

Muskegon, Mich, March 21-
 the newspaper decision over Willie Doyle of Detroit in a ten round bout
 last night, the critics gave Mitchell
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
GRANEY JOINS INDIANS.

Cleveland. March 21-With the ar rival yesterday of Jack Graney, the veteran outheIder, all of the members of the Cleveland Indians are now at the spring training camp at Dallas. Yesterday was the warmest day the Indians have had this season, accord ing to advices from Dallas, but only In as Dallas played Kansas City.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21

Elmer Ponder passes out of the Ma tfona1 League for the Chicago Cubs farm at Los Angeles. When Ponder joined the Pittsburgh Pirates he shaped up as 8 pitcher who waa go- ing to stay in the league for a long while. But he finally figured in a trade to the Cubs for Dave Robert son.
 The passing of Ponder brings to mind a game he worked against the Boston Braves when Sherwood Magee was with that club. Magee stung one on the nose between fields, but Lee King made a one-1land grab, cutting off triple at least.
 Magee was at first when tho ball was caught. He turned around and shouted: When did Sam Ieever get back in the league?" referring to the luck of Ponder. Players called Leever lucky.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21

It can be repeated. Tho scrap between Terry O'Connor, of Hart ford and Pete August, at the Jew. fsh Drive boxing show on Thurs day night, should be a pippin. 'Our Pete'' took on a big con. tract when he consented to meet the Hartford boxer. OConnor has a wicked punch, something on the order of Johnny Aliens erstwhiIe "Mary Ann"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21

Joe Smith cannot be outdone in this world. Now, the handler of the Spaghetti Kid' is discuss ing a vacation to be spent in Bermuda before the hot wave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21
The Big Roar
 Scares Elm All

The Lions. Bears and Tigers all won by a two-gaIne margin in the Zoo bowling league on the Park City alleys last night. Futile of the Wolves rolled the high single of IA.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21

Another record was broken yesterday. Secretary James Kel- 1y of the Derbies walked into the Times office, distributed some red hot dope and added: tLet me know how many season passes you want"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21

Harry Greb is realizing the dreams of childhood. The conQueror of Tom Gibbons this week is a stage hero in Pittsburgh.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-21

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