Willard Dempsey Heavyweight Fight Set in Toledo
Promoter Tex Rickard announces the Willard versus Dempsey heavyweight championship will be staged in Toledo Ohio on Friday July 4. The bout will enter the ring at 5 p.m. with a decision if goes full limit. An octagon shaped arena will hold about fifty thousand spectators and ticket prices range from five to ten dollars.
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Ohio Governor Rules on Willard Patterson Fight Permit
Ohio Gov James M Cox says boxing permits rest with local officials under state law. He notes no purse is set for the Willard fight. athletes may receive liberty bonds as prize payments only if local athletic charters grant permits and abide by boxing rules.
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European Ball Game in Toulouse and Britain trip
American baseball exhibits in southeastern France with Toulouse teams and French players shaping attitudes. About 5 000 watched in Toulouse and 7 000 in Tarbes, as U S troops and university teams tour Europe. Track results at Le Mans show Pat Ryan and Lt Maker in prospect of intercaldemiale competition amid debate on baseball’s fit with French temperament.
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Yankees Easily Beat Red Sox 5 to 1
The game report notes a decisive win by the Yankees over the Red Sox with a 5 to 1 score. It mentions early lead changes and fielding errors, with key plays by Johnson contributing to the outcome.
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Washington 900-10 edge with two base hits in loss
Washington 900-10 tallied two base hits by Milan and Dugan, with Rice and Shaw homering. Du gan added a three base hit, and Milan and Dugan each stole bases. Washington left five, Philadelphia seven. Johnson and Watson allowed six hits apiece, Shaw earned the loss.
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Andy Yim Ready to Join Bridgeport Club Roster
Andy Yim, an outfielder formerly with Hawaii, reported to Bridgeport club management ready for immediate duty and a Newfield park appearance today. He is in great shape and expects a strong season. Secretary Jimmie Kelley said the Athletics will not be at Newfield park next Sunday and could not name the opposition for the Americans. He is in touch with the Boston Red Sox but doubts securing them.
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Harvard Crew Practice Moves to Red Top Quarters
Harvard rowing management leases season quarters at Charles H Brown and plans Red Top occupancy for the Yale race season. Yale rowing at Gates Ferry may be rearranged with Harvard crews arriving by June 1 to share facilities, amid reported letter confirming changes and Yale objections.
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Bridgeport High tennis tops Choate Prep in Wallingford
Bridgeport High School’s tennis team defeated Choate Prep of Wallingford two matches to one in the season opener played in Wallingford. Richard Buechler starred with singles wins and doubles pairs Alison-Paul Buechler won 6 3 6 5 in a tight match, while Leeds fell as part of a late rally.
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Greyhounds Organize For Season Open With Big Win
The Greyhounds, a 14 15 year old team, organized for the season and opened with a 21 1 victory over Brook Lawn Jrs. Lineup includes Rosansky catch Rudolph pitch Dureau sr N Phelan Ist b W Dean 2b H E Eckman 3b W Anderson Jr G Heskis cf and T Smith in h. They challenge any 14 15 year old city teams for next Sunday at Seaside Park.
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Dartmouth Golfers Win Over Harvard in Cambridge
Hartmouth college golf team defeated Harvard today in Cambridge with a 12 to 4 score after the May 6 match.
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Baseball scores roundup from yesterday and upcoming games
National League results show Chicago 7 Cincinnati 6 and Pittsburgh 6 St Louis 2 with other Sunday games played. Upcoming NL games include Boston at New York Philadelphia at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at St Louis Chicago at Cincinnati. American League yesterday had New York 5 Boston 1 and Washington 10 Philadelphia 6 with rain and cold noted for several matchups. Further AL games listed include St Louis at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago and Washington at Boston with New York at Philadelphia.
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Derby preview hints Eternal or Billy Kelly to win
The Louisville Derby at Churchill Downs on May 10 draws a 60,000 crowd with last year’s half a million dollars in bets likely to double. Veterans and insiders name Eternal and Billy Kelly as top contenders, with jockeys like Andy Schuttinger and McClelland weighing mounts and owners including Ross and Whitney shaping the race plan.
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Toledo Gets Big Fight and Baseball News Flash
Toledo prepares for a heavyweight title fight on July 4 with Mex Rickard set to stage in Toledo Ohio as the likely venue. Babe Ruth and Shaw hit multiple home runs while Cubs edge Reds in a tight game. Negotiations for a Willard Meehan bout at Madison Square Garden are proposed to aid war veterans, and Louis Bogash may fight Mickey Donley for a $500 purse in Newark. Arena offices in New Haven close. Downey and Lee manage Newark concessions as baseball attendances rise and managers push players harder as league schedules finalize. The Eastern clubs plan a season kickoff with the league owners meeting to adopt the schedule.
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Local Elks Beat Torrington Team
The Bridgeport Elks defeated Torrington Elks in two of three games in the Elks State bowling league. State Champion Lewis entered the Elks by sparring in the last box of both the first and third strings, winning both. Connie Lewis led with Van Heusen pressing him, as Bridgeport’s Will won the first by four pins and the last by three. About 100 locals are expected to accompany the Waterbury team with Bob Stone anchoring. Score:
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Senate Passes State Athletic Commission Bill in Conn
BARTFORD Conn May 5 When adjournment of the legislature came at 535 this afternoon business had progressed so far that much work remained to tomorrow A recess to observe the centenary of the assembly on Wednesday is planned Final adjournment likely Thursday The Senate passed a bill providing for a state athletic commission to regulate boxing and related activities
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Cubs Rally Tops Reds In Twelve Inning Clash
Chicago tied a game that Cincinnati led until the ninth when six earned runs gave Cubs the edge. The Cubs won 7 to 6 in the twelfth inning, costing Cincinnati the National League lead as Brooklyn, idle, moved ahead.
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Celebrate Eleventh Wedding Anniversary at Derrick Home
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Derrick marked their 11th anniversary with a intimate party at 281 Park Street attended by local and out-of-town guests. The event featured pink and nile decorations with orange blossoms, vocal and instrumental solos, and a champagne luncheon. Derrick, a World War I veteran in the Ordnance Department, was previously employed as a plant engineer. Participants included J. E. Derrick, Fred T. Derrick and daughter, Florence Murray, Ea Tobin, Frank Maitland, M. S Burgess and family, Carrie Burgess, John Storrs, Albert Tarlow, CAL Cannon, and William and Gerald Hall among others.
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Ocean Hop by Air Yanks in Transatlantic Venture
A spirited wartime style column mocks the drafty odds of Navy aviators and civilian fliers attempting a transatlantic hop before July. It lampoons weather hazards, prize money, and transportation logistics while praising Uncle Sam’s crews and warning of rough seas and unpredictable air routes.
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