White heavyweights seek shot at Jack Johnson in open tourney
New York May 12 twelve white heavyweights submit entry requests to Manager Tom O O Rourke of the National Sporting Club for a white bone boxing tournament open to all comers to challenge Jack Johnson. Entries include Herman Tracey Bradford Ill 6 ft 8 in 275 lb and Joe Rogers 260 lb 6 ft 2 in among others with possible two night event.
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Freddy Gibbs Delivers in 11th for Bridgeport Victory
In a dramatic 11th inning at Newfield Bridgeport defeats New Haven 6 to 5. Freddy Gibbs earned the win after driving in the decisive run and fanning 12 in a standout performance for the Mechanics. Bridgeport overcame a 6-2 deficit with key hits by Kopf and Litcchi and great defense from Bob Stone and Harvey Russell.
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Murphy dominates Brown in ten round Brooklyn bout
In a ten round main event at the Whirlwind Athletic Club in Brooklyn, Tommy Murphy of Flatbush outboxed and outpointed Knockout Brown. Murphy used sharp uppercuts and superior ring generalship to control the fight, opening a cut on Brown and leaving the challenger without a decisive reply.
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Bridgeport Fans Rally as Mechanics Lead Infield Troubles
Bridgeport sits atop standings after three wins this week as the Mechanics struggle with an injured infield. Reports note Benny Kauff’s power and notable plays by Capt. Tom Crook and Umpire Lanigan. Attendees plan a Sunday game at Lighthouse Point, New Haven, with a New Haven delegation traveling.
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League magnate scores in court
Byron Bancroft Johnson, president for the American League, faced Judge Hand in New York as a court session halted at dusk due to darkness after a Johnson led rally. Ward’s $50,000 libel suit against the American League was trimmed to a single slander count with potential relief capped at $10,000 if convicted.
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New York
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Brassies to Play the Hello Fellers at Seaside Park
The Bridgeport Brass Co Independents meet the S N E Tel Co team at Seaside Park on Saturday May 13 at 2 30 p m on diamond No 5 They aim to repeat their 14 to 9 win over the Criterion Club Kept in mind are the probable lineup Franz c Cox p Pratt or Hill 1b Buckley 2b Baker sf Kellogg 3b Campbell lf Egan cf Meaden or Jersey rf McLaughlin Substitute The Roumanians meet Embroider Sunday at the flats 2 pm Manager Tony Christian leads Roumanians Keystone Jrs seek May 27 game Walnut babies preferred Oaklands will face Rosebuds at Wheeler s lot not Oakland A C Delorme Brydenberg nicknamed Oakland Midgets Farmers Want Ads Ic a word
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Ringers on Japanese Team Touring Country
Three southern California Indians masquerading as Japanese names join the star Nippon team touring the U S to prove Nippon’s baseball prowess. The trio, former Sherman Institute players, include Louis Lockhart known as Fushama, A S Padilla nicknamed Yama on second, and another player called Naxa whose identity is confirmed.
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Sunday Baseball Clash at Savin Rock Sparks Legal Threat
New Haven May 12 Prosecuting Attorney McLaren of West Haven vows to stop Sunday base ball at Savin Rock while City league directors resist. Amateur players plan two teams on Savin Rock Sunday as state league eyes Savin Rock, a threat that unsettles the revived Sunday baseball scene.
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West Haven
Savin Rock
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Harvard Track Troupe Prepares for Yale Dual Meet
Cambridge May 12 Harvard captain Foster and P G M Austin will run in the sprints as 45 men train for the Yale dual meet. The squad left New London confident for the event and Yale rivalry. Buffalo May 12 Packey McFarland says he is fit and aims for the lightweight title in tonight’s bout with Tommy Kilbane in Buffalo A A.
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Chicago boxers sign for semi windup in Michigan bout
Chicago fighters Tommy Daley and Charles Nord signed for the semi windup to the Kelly Bloom fight to be staged in Michigan this month. The statement stressed they will not avoid the main bout and expect to reach their target soon.
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Kelly Bloom
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Bridgeport Bowlers Smash Two Records in Waterbury
Bridgeport state league bowlers defeated Brass City by three strings in Waterbury. They set a new team total of 1552 and broke two individual marks with Banks scoring 140 for a high single and Dewey of Waterbury rolling 356 for the three string total.
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Bridgeport Pickpocket Detained by Hartford Police
Morris Rosen, 21, of 173 Water Street, charged with theft from the person, appeared in Hartford police court and his case was continued until next Wednesday. He was caught in the act at the circus grounds yesterday, having diamonds and 27 dollars on him when arrested.
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Rosen
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Sunday Eve Eucharistic Congress Notices
Sunday Evening May 14 at 8 o'clock at St. Anthony's Church Colorado Ave. Admission 25 cents and children 10 cents. Montreal Eucharistic Congress features Life of Moses Life of Christ Pilgrimages at Lourdes.
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