Boxing Benny Walger to Prove Titular Rights Tonight
Benny Walger meets Frankie Britt in a title bout at the Casino tonight as boxing fans expect a clash. A postponed football game in New Haven is blamed on field mud and rain, with Acco Co and Williams delaying after managers Cohen and Kearney argued it would be a poor exhibition.
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Lee to Referee Shea-Lewis Bout in Derby Boxing Card
Terry Lee of this city selected to referee the ten round bout between Tommy Shea of New Haven and Kid Lewis of Montreal for the featherweight championship of Canada before the Park A C in Derby on Monday evening November 3. The card draws boxing fans from this city to Scene of action with Shea hoping for a busy season after a fifteen round war with Sammy Jaitz last summer. Lewis, a Canadian living in Waterbury under Dan Buckley, has fought Johnny Dundee and Frankie Fleming, and recently John Shugrue in Waterbury. The semi final features Battling Repla facing Tackle Sullivan in eight rounds, while Joe Kid Devlin and Young Ahearn meet in the bantamweight title cast in the gala.
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Ketchel Fights Twice Then Goes to Frisco
Benny Murphy writes from Boston that Ketchel will debut in Lowell against Tilly Dutty for ten rounds, then box Jack Howle in Newport for twelve rounds. If successful, Ketchel may meet Barbosa in two weeks as Armory matchmaker plans.
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Personal Liberty and Public Life in the Turbulent 1920s
A satirical column lampoons economic and social upheaval with references to coal strikes rent, the League of Nations, and Thanksgiving. It skewers prohibition, prices, and the era’s freedoms, contrasting old days of liberty with modern excess and constitutional arguments. The piece mixes humor about milk prices, bread, and general disorder with critiques of personal liberty and governance.
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Masked Marvel to Play at Union Parlor Today
The Masked Marvel X ex champion pocket billiard player will perform at the Union Billiard Parlor on Slate Street this afternoon and evening. He will meet Bil Fox for 325 points in the afternoon at 2 oclock and duel William Stone in the evening at 8. If a challenger defeats the Marvel, he earns $16.
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French Flash to Battle Kilbane in Big Boxing Show
French featherweight Benny Walger, known as the French Flash, arrives for a boxing gala at the Union Boating Club to face Prankie Britt for the featherweight title and push a knockout record. Frankie Wilson and Frankie Conifrey meet in the semi final, with Johnny Shugrue vs Jimmy Kane and Castillon twins opening the card. The promoter and officials assure a timely, well staffed event with strict weigh ins, referee Perry Lee, and advance ticket sales strong.
Boxing notes preview Bridgeport card and Hoppe clash
The Impartial Rooter reports Bridgeport boxing eyes a busy future with a new boxing commission and 12 wound bouts to a decision. Frankie Wilson faces critical scrutiny as Walger and Britt headline, while notable billiards figures like Cochran Hopkins and Morningstar are highlighted in tourney context.
Falls From Porch Near Win Wuree Wes
A man fell from a porch near Win Wuree Wes last Friday and sustained injuries. He was transported to a hospital for treatment after the incident, with authorities investigating the circumstances of the fall.
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Premier seeks release of Father O'Donnell scene
Fragmentary report notes Premier requests release of Father O'Donnell. The article mentions legal actions, international negotiations and responses from officials. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text but primary actors include government figures and religious figures.
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Battles Beary Wateer vs Prawriv Mlit in loose rings
Tonight's bouts feature Beary Wateer facing Prawriv Mlit, Penikla Wilsott against Perinisly Conikeey, Shagyiie versus Kang, The Caster Twins, with referee Joseph Terry. Announcer ESubewalte and matchmaker Billy Toran stage the card under Union Bon tlig auspices. The main bout is scheduled for 15:00.
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Michael T. Connor
Esubewalte
Billy Toran
Union Bontlig
Champion Hoppe Retains His Balk-Line Title in New York
The 18.2 balk-line billiard championship ended at the Hotel Astor in New York with Willie Hoppe preserving his world title. The final records list Hoppe’s high averages and grand totals across events and opponents including Morningstar Yamada Cochran Slosson Schaefer and Sutton, detailing scores and run totals.
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Bosse and Papas Set for Smoker at Acorn Club
Four four round bouts are planned at the Acorn Athletic club smoker on Kossuth street tonight November 3. Matchmaker Gill Madden has Jimmy Pappas vs Fred Bouse for the main event. Semis feature George Dixon Tamamy and Knockout Sullivan. Pan-Wa George trains nearby with bridges workers in Stratford and may spar partners nightly. Nick Iltzsimmons likely faces Jeff Raganay in bout two. Referee Young McAuliffe will oversee.
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College Football Saturday Results Mixed With Upsets
A burst of scattered College football scores from Saturday shows Princeton edging Colgate while Columbia defeats Amherst, and Harvard top Virginia. Notable results include Penn State over Pitt and Wisconsin beating West Virginia, with several smaller colleges posting varied scores across the day. The mix features several mismatches and several teams travel for games as the season unfolds.
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Washington and Jefferson hand Syracuse 18 to 0 defeat
Washington and Jefferson upset Syracuse 18 to 0 as the Southerners broke through a strong Syracuse defense in the final period. The win follows strong showings by Harvard Penn Navy and Dartmouth, with Ivy League teams highlighting a weekend of decisive results on the gridiron.
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Arrows Rally Past St James in 13 7 Victory
The Stratford Arrows defeated the St James Triangles 13 to 7 on Sunday. A 50 yard opening kickoff return setup the Arrows first score, with Euerle converting. The Saints answered later but the Arrows extended their lead on an 85 yard Lewis run and a Brass kick.
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Stecher and Lewis To Grapple For Mat Title
Joe Stecher and Strangler Lewis clash for the world wrestling title at Madison Square Garden on November 3. The clash promises a titanic battle of strength with Stecher’s powerful leg scissors and Lewis’s famed headlock, a near strangling hold revered by many rivals.
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King Pin Jrs Over Independents In Fast Seasia Park Game
The King Pin Jrs won at Seasia Park on Saturday with swift end runs by RBradex and Craig. They will face Crasho Jrs at Seaside Park next Sunday.
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