Walger Edges Carlson in Union Boxing Car nival
Benny Walger the French featherweight known as the Flash earned a decision over Harry Carlson in the star bout at the Union Boating club boxing carnival held at the Casino on State street before 2,000 fans. Carlson substituted for Frankie Britt and fought valiantly, while Comfrey defeated Wilson in a rough, low-cleanliness bout. Proto was outboxed by Kane in the opening and George Proto quit in the fifth.
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Benny Walger
France
Harry Carlson
Union Boating Club
State Street
Carlson
Frankie Britt
Lash
Frank ‘Braithwaite
Jin
Carl‘Son
Britt
Crrison
Botts
George Proto
New Haven
Johnny Shugrue
Jimmy Kane
New York
Johnny
Joe
Frankie Comfrey
Frankie Wilson
Brackton
Walger
Brockton
Valger
Furvig
Saturn
Carlsen
Tocal Boy
Terry Leon
Billy Hogan
Conifrey
Lee
Gonifrey
Wilson
Ingames Brookes
Comfrey
Terry Jes
Hart
Ormifrey
Wrats
Protea
Kane
Proto
Boxing Night Highlights Mixed Results and Castillon Twins
Benny Walger defeated Harry Carlson on points in a nine round fight. Frankie Conifree also outpointed Frankie Wilson in a separate nine rounder. George Frota quit against Jimmy Kane in the south rounds. The Castillon twins staged a fast draw, entertaining the crowd with four rounds of brisk jabbing and swinging from New Haven. Lon Brown leaped onto the platform shouting enough, Lee halted the bout, and the twins provided comic relief with a playful display and a final vocal number by John-favored Sal.
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Benny Walger
Harry Carlson
Frankie Conifree
Frankie Wilson
George Frota
Jimmy Kane
Castillon Twins
Kane
Lon Brown
Chic Brown
Prota
Lee
New Haven
Salo
Joln
Mary
Danbury Five Seeks Fairfield County Basketball Games
The Danbury Five from First Church Gymnasium resumes after two years in service and seeks fast teams in Fairfield county. They average 146 pounds and wish to play teams averaging 135 to 150 pounds. Open dates after December 1 at their floor and after December 12 for games on opponents' courts. Contact LeGrand Benedict, Wooster Wrights, Danhuis, Conn., with team weight, dates, and financial terms.
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First Church Gymnasium
Danbury
United States
Fairfield County
LeGrand Benedict
Wooster Wrights
Danhuis
Conn
Team Ann
Big Three Still the Big Three in Gridiron Sport
The article notes Harvard, Yale and Princeton as the enduring Big Three in college football. Despite Colgate beating Princeton and Yale losing to Boston College, interest remains highest in the Harvard Princeton game on November 8, the Yale Princeton clash on November 16, and the Harvard Yale contest on November 22.
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Colgate
Princeton
Yale
Boston College
Tigers
Buldogs
Harvard
New Haven
Cambridge
Yale Has Plenty of Strength and Speed to Spare
Yale's new coaching machine under Dr. Sharpe shows strength speed and versatility after a midseason setback. The reserves impressed against Tufts with a 27 point score and several players including Allen Reinhardt Walker Dickens and Galt shone as Yale prepares for finals with Acosta Hamill and Kempton key roles and Braden Neville Lay and Aldrich competing for backfield spots.
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New Waven
Conn
Albert Hayes Sharpe
Boston College
Sofus
Connetticue
Tad Jones
Seattle
Dr. Sharpe
Wats
Bill Goaching
Princeton
Harvard Grimes
Yale Agason
Jufts
Vale
Sharpe
Yale Igam
Tufts
Ack
Gaby Allen
Acosta
Leon Walker
Tom Dickens
Acasta
Kenygeth Hamill
Carter Galt
Callahan
Herbert Kempton
Braden
Joe Neville
Bob Lay
de Welles
Jack Strench
Paul Crane
Fred Webb
Malcolm Aldrich
Jim Neville
Chester
Ta Poche
Girls Have Big Night On The Y M C A
All members of the Victor football team are asked to report for practice tonight at the Och State Green at 7 30 sharp. Coach Hall pin directs the work of the team.
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Och Atate
Halapin
Bridgeport Elastic Fabric Cy
M. Coalters
Johnson
Gamerina
Scinto
Bluebirds
Hansen
M. Griffin
M. Warrick
Ies Bulkley
R ‘Thompson
M. Newell
Fenno
Championship talk and stars clash in boxing and baseball
The Impartial Rooter surveys boxing scene with Pete Herman Lynch and Lloyd weight disputes, plus Colgate and Syracuse football, Hoppe chess talk, and baseball rumors about McGraw Ruth and Hornsby. It sketches contenders, weight terms, and the quest for a true champion amid promos and promotions.
Three Cushion Meet Next Scheduled in Cleveland
The next national three cushion championship, under Brunawick Balke Callendar, starts November 6 in Cleveland. Ten entrants include Robert Cannetax, Charles McCourt, Clarence Jackson, Pierre Maupone, Charley Otis, Otto Reliselt, Hugh Heal, Jesse Lear, Byron Gillette, and Tiff Denton, with Cannetax defending his title and Otis touted as a dark horse.
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Brunawick- Balke-Callendar Company
Robert Cannetax
Cleveland
Robert Cannefax
Charles McCourt
Clarence Jackson
Datroit
Pierre Maupone
Milwauskee
Charley Otis
Brooklyn
Cannetax
Alfredo de Oro
Havana
Otto Reliselt
Chicago
Hugh Heal
Toronto
Jesse Lear
Cincinnati
Byron Gillette
Buffalo
Tiff Denton
Columbus
Benny Leonard to defend title in Tulsa bout
New York October 27 Benny Leonard agreed to defend his lightweight title in a fifteen round match at the Tulsa Athletic Club in Tulsa Oklahoma on November 17 The opponent was to be chosen from Willie Jackson Frankie Callahan Barney Adal Joe Welch and two other lightweights. The Lakeviews beat Walnut Juniors 18 to 12 while Walnut Juniors claim 18 13 tie and a rematch may be planned.
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Harngang
Dominick
Tortorich
New Orleans
Pete Herman
Joe Lynch
Pat Moore
Herman
Kid Williams
Moore
Lynch
New York
Benny Leonard
Tulsa A.C
Tulsa
Okla
Willie Jackson
Frankie Callahan
Barney Adal
Joe Welch
Lakeviews
Walnut Juniors
Vanniba
Papa
Napa
Detroit
Mya
College football season fades amid injuries and trades
The piece notes a battered college football scene facing a dire outlook as fans cling to fading hope while major league teams fortify rosters. It observes fourteen clubs eye a 1920 pennant, with the Phillies and Athletics expected to miss top contention, settled for lower standings.
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Phils
The
Athenies
Billiard Stars Move Into High Earned Ranks
Professional billiard players have joined top financial circles as Welker Cochran Koji Yamada and Jake Schaefer head to San Francisco for academy games. Rumor of tour contracts threatens the 18.2 balk-line championship, with players seeking release and large fines. Willie Hoppe will tour January to May, potentially earning about 14000 plus championship winnings, while others await Paris academies and federation bets.
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Welker Cochran
Koji Yamada
Jake Schaefer
San Francisco
California Academy
Hoppe
Paris
Olympia
Morningstar
Yaris
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