Hop Off Today in Four Cities Opening Day Ceremonies
The opening day events are planned across New Haven Springfield Pittsfield and Waterbury with Mayor Meyers and Chief Meyers among ball officials and a Wilson band leading a procession along Main Street toward state fairgrounds. Fans expect a spirited start at 1:45 PM as teams like Newfield Park face expectations of record-breaking attendance and strong performances from Hadden Himes and Kelly with Clifford Wile directing efforts.
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Porto Lewis to Bowl for Title Connie Lewis Meet Joe Ponto
Connie Lewis the state pin champion and Joe Ponto, former title holder, meet for the second time this season with the state title at stake. The first game will be played Monday evening at City Alleys. Johnson's New Haven satleys will be brought here to boost seating capacity.
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Big fight ducats on sale in May
Promoter Rickard said the arena for the Jeffries Johnson championship will be four times larger than Reno, with an eight sided structure 1600 feet across and a 34 foot cage height. Only 150 ringside seats reserved for press. advance sale from 10 to 60 dollars to begin around May 24.
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Bridgeport and New Haven Highs Tie In Tennis Tourney
Bridgeport and New Haven High schools played to a 3 all tie in a tennis meet at New Haven yesterday afternoon. Singles saw Mioessntr of N H defeat Foster, Wayland of N H beat Al Buechler, and Alison of B defeated Bartlett. Doubles saw Wayland and Mac N H defeat P Buechlers, and Alison and Bi of B defeated Gal and Bennett.
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Pot Shot at the Winners in a boxing feature
The Impartial Rooter reviews boxing picks. Mickey Travers vs Sapper Cohan is debated alongside Louis Bogash vs Johnny Clinton and Eddie Kinley. Joe Mulvihill offers backstage chatter on state boxing bills, governors, and a Danbury show plan. The piece blends commentary with a phone interview style and notes about prize fights history.
Inter Allied meet draws in discharged American athletes
Paris May 12 Anxious to finance transport to France for returning American expeditionary athletes a program to enter the Inter Allied games next month is under way. General March notes there is no legal authority for civilian athletes to be transported yet the War department backs the plan and seeks welfare funds to send selected athletes. Henley regatta results include American crews training for the service race featuring Canada Britain Australia New Zealand and America. The Inter Allied regatta will follow two weeks after Henley with entries from France Belgium and Czechoslovakia alongside American teams. In Paris University baseball, the American army cadets defeated Lyons a score not stated. Stars Wilmot Whitney Hugh Kelliher George Abbott led Paris contingent studying in France. American expeditionary university Beaune won the inter university track meet against Montpelier Di G.
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Baseball Scores: National League and American League
Yesterday in the National League New York 3 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 3 St Louis 4 Boston 1 Players today Chicago at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston And in the American League yesterday results include St Louis 2 Chicago 6 Detroit 6 and Cleveland 6 with Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Detroit Boston at Chicago Notable omissions indicate some games not scheduled.
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Giants Defeat Alexander and Challenge Lead
Baseball recap notes Boston tied for lead after defeating Alexander in a tight game. Key moments include first inning errors and notable pitching, with Benton fanning six and Alexander allowing nine hits. The Chicago and New York line shows mixed offense and defensive plays as the contest ends with Giants securing a win.
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Davenport Stops White Sox in May Baseball Clash
Sage summary of Hutchinson era baseball. Walter Roberson joined Sox as recruit. in Chicago on May 14 results show Davenport bested White Sox 2 to 4 with early pressure. Indians beat Tigers 8 to 5 in Detroit. Reading manager Charles Dopin, accused of Sunday ball playing, discharged for insufficient evidence. prosecution to pursue ban on Sunday baseball.
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McGoorty Defeats Reeve in London Bout by Knockout
Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin defeated Harry Reeve in a London bout by knockout. The May 12 card featured the fighters trading blows before McGoorty secured victory.
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Thirty Rounds of Boxing On Tap at Casino Tonight
Bridgeport promoters stage a 30 round boxing card at the Casino with four all star bouts. Sapper Izzy Cohan and Mickey Travers meet in a six round opener followed by eight round clashes Red Allen vs Larry Williams and Louis Bogash vs Johnny Clinton. Main event features Larry Williams against Eddie Soldier. Terry Lee referees and Frank Braithwaite announcer. Timekeeper Michael F. O Connix. Capacity crowd expected as boxing returns to the city.
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National League Adopts 26-Player Limit in Minor League Roster
New York May 13. The National League voted to return to a 26 player maximum on rosters, restoring the 26 man limit after earlier adoption of 21. The move aims to prevent surplus players from occupying Minor League spots and stems from roster difficulties.
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