Magnates Seek Class A Rating for Eastern League
Pond Springfield Mass April 8 The Eastern League organized for the 1918 season and is stronger than ever The meeting at Cooley Hartford lasted about four hours with Providence Waterbury and Lawrence Parisiat among reorganized circuit clubs Agreements were formed to apply to the National Association for Class A rating President ONeil ill so Secretary O'Brien handled matters The league plans to start next month as a Class A organization with towns and clubs pushing for high status and more play ers drafted or signed
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Telegram Leads in Sporting Field and Eastern League News
Bridgeport Telegram reports from Springfield on Eastern League meeting decisions. Providence took over Portland franchise to block IL invasion. Waterbury, Lawrence, and New London movements discussed. Portland fought to stay, others urged loss tolerance. owners debated circuit changes and ratings.
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Portland
International League
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Connecticut
No Sunday Ball for New Haven
New Haven to forego Sunday baseball this season after James Collins, owner of the New Haven League club, failed to secure permission to use Lighthouse Point. Promoters will relocate to UBC the Point grounds and stage Sunday games featuring Jack Barry's team against major and minor league opponents.
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James Collins
Lighthouse Point
Collins
UBC
Point Grounds
Jack Barrys
Jim Collins
New Traven
Colonials
George Weiss
Taighthouse Point
Murlios
Only One Champ Defends Title
Boston, April. Tommy Fall of Lowell the lone defending champion was eliminated in a preliminary round at the National Amateur Athletic Union boxing tournament. He lost to Owen McManus of Pittsburgh in the 110 pound class. William Roberts of New York won the 175 pound bout but was knocked out later while pursuing a heavyweight place.
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Tommy Fall
Lowell
National Amateur Athletic Union
Owen McManus
Pittsburgh
William Roberts
New York
Willard to Settle with Curley out of Court
Chicago April. Jess Willard begins training for the July 4 Fulton bout at Arcade gymnasium. He boxes five rounds easily while Tony Melchoir and Carl Miller spar. Jack Curley of New York appears in conference with Colonel Miller, promoter, about the Willard-Patton match.
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Jess Willard
Fulton
Hhabitues
Arcade
Tony Melchoir
Carl Miller
Jack Curley
New York
Colonel Miller
Nack
Jones
Tom Jones
Portland Franchise Sold in Eastern League Trade
The Eastern League owners voted to purchase the Portland franchise and players, then sold them to Providence. Waterbury was added as a new member after requesting transfer from Lawrence, with leadership praising Abrams of Portland for past aid. Schedule changes were discussed, bonds due by May 1, and a 30 cent bleacher 65 cent grandstand admission with 10 percent war tax.
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Greb to box Chip in Bridgeport confrontation
Harry Greb of Pittsburgh will be in Bridgeport Saturday and Sunday at Frite Wartman's gym to prepare for a Monday night bout with George Chip of Newcastle Pa at the Casino on State Street. The Greb Chip feud dates back to 1913 with four no decision bouts ending in draws. Tickets are selling fast in Bridgeport and surrounding cities, signaling a possible record crowd for the 15 round contest.
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Bogash and Eddy in Draw
New Haven April 8 Special Louis Bogash of Bridgeport and Young Eddy of Greenwich fought a slow ten round draw in the main bout at the New Munroe A C show at the Arena. The card drew a small crowd and saw no clear standout action.
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Young Eddy
Greenwich
New Munroe A. C
Taye Tlitzgerald
George Munroe
Dave
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Dilly Witzsimmons
Joe Currie
Currie
Latthing Luhn
Brooklyn
Charley Gergen
Mickey Doherty
Victor Fitzsimmons
T3illy
Wild Bill Re
Miske Knocks Out Tom Cowler in Minnesota
Gilly Miske of St. Paul won a technical knockout over English heavyweight Tom English in the seventh round of a ten round no decision bout in Minneapolis. Referee halted after Cowler was knocked down twice to prevent further punishment.
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Gilly Miske
St. Paul
Tom English
Cowler
Leonard Dominates Borrell In Six Round Lightweight Bout
Henry Leonard, the lightweight champion, outboxed Young Joe Borrell in a six round scheduled bout in Philadelphia. In other news, Jack Smith signed a 1918 season contract with the St. Louis Nationals, ending his holdout per team president Thatch Rickey.
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Joe Borrell
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Jack Smith
St. Louis Nationals
Thunch Rickey
Krichell to Meet Lane Over Bridgeport Player Talks
Bridgeport Americans manager Paul Krichell is summoned to discuss player deals with president Clark Lane in an urgent conference. Lane aims to secure the best available material, while owners and managers in the region maneuver for weekend games and potential signings amid a turbulent market.
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New York
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Bridgeport
War drains top soccer clubs in Metropolitan District
Four leading clubs from the New York State League have ceased operations as players enlist or are drafted leaving Bridgeport City with a slim lead in the race. The Big teams Clan MacDonalds Yonkers Caledonians Oversea Wanderers and Greenpoint F C exit, reshaping the league with Bridgeport set to finish its schedule and pursue the State Cup and international series.
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Surprises in English Soccer Shake Up League Tables
April 6 report shows Liverpool and Stoke top two in Lancashire. Blackburn Rovers beat Blackpool 4 1 and Rochdale toppled Bury 4 1. Leeds City draw with Barnsley. West Ham thrashes Crystal Palace 11 0 to claim title, Chelsea close behind with 6 0 win over Millwall.
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