Lincoln Giants Exhibition At Hagia Street Pasture
Lincoln Giants from New York will play an exhibition game at Hagia Street Pasture next Tuesday. Manager McCann plans to start Gormer Wilson against the Buffalo club with Jim Murray also pitching, while Bornhoeft and Clary wait for Sunday’s game. The New Haven Profs open their home slate today against Yale at Weiss Park amid a chilly practice week and roster shuffles.
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Prison Star Gets Custom Bat From Local Wood Turner
Kelly Has Big Bat Made for Prison Star describes a four inch handle eight inch barrel bat, 38 inches long and four and a half pounds, built for Sing Sing left fielder. The player, six feet tall dubbed Babe Ruth of the team, asked Gene Kelly to procure a larger bat as prison clubs were too small. The bat is ready and to be shipped to the prison in a few days, with the bat on exhibit at 39 Cannon Street.
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Eight Hilltop Court Players Awarded Letters
Eight members of last season's Bridgeport High School basketball team were awarded B certificates by the Athletic association. Capt. Randolph Whelan Shea Creming Morfit Ericksen Duscay and Manasor Susman received letters. Andy Mrazik and Hank Griffen received honorable mention for suspensions. Paul Murphy named team manager for next season.
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Genaro Wins Suit Against Tex Genaro in New York
A State Supreme Court default judgment awards Frank Genaro $3,000 from the Alaclsan Square Sporting Club related to the title bout where Genaro defeated Pancho Villa. Genaro claimed Madison Square Garden Promoters paid him $8,343, $2,343 less than due, while promoters said $3,000 was withheld to cover a New Jersey fine for failing to meet Villa in that state.
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Devonettes to face New Canaan in title showdown
The State girls basketball title will be decided when the Devonettes play New Canaan in a three game Borles on the Sterling Bennora ball floor in Stratford for tomorrow night. Each team has won one game and the others went to overtime. The other contest at the same time will be Stratford Legion quintet versus New Canaan Jie Piva.
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A U S Tops Athletes Abroad Ban With Noted Exemption
The Amateur Athletic Union bars athletes under its jurisdiction from international contests abroad this year with the Harvard Yale track team exception for a July England meet. The decision follows a recommendation from the International Affair committee led by Joseph B. McCabe. It affects plans for foreign tours by American teams including Gothenburg Sweden’s 300th anniversary events and invitations to Germany Denmark Norway Holland and Czechoslovakia, and figures Johnny Weissmuller and notable swimmers.
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Gertrude Ederle
California
Paris
Sane International Games
Rector Juniors to Have Ball Team
The Rector Ts midget Warxeeball champs announce a new season on the diamond and challenge any 16 29 74 year old team in We city. Practice tonight at four on Oak street Tot. reporters include Clark, F. Donnelly, Winesteine, Maliing, Petrino, Koslosky, Lasondo, Flanagan, Hogan and others wishing a try out.
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Petrino
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Lasondo
Flanagan
Hogan
Seaside Gun Club Plans First Practice Shoot
The Seaside Gun Club will hold its first practice shoot on Island Greek traps on French road tomorrow. The event features 100 birds and Captain George B De Sivers invites both visitors and members to attend.
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Matchmaker Musante sets April 26 card for boxing show
Matchmaker Fritz Musante completed the April 26 boxing card at Che Sinta Street Casing. Pete August meets Marl France in a 12 round lightweight main event. Also on the bill are Jim Bonas versus Spolie Marino in an eight rounder, Nick Pettitte versus Young Mulligan in six, and Carmen Cooke meeting Art Lee in the opening six. The event marks the season’s last indoor show with promoted shifts to reduce overhead.
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Steve Smithy
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Art Lee
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Anna Baum to Be Freed by A A U Tomorrow
Anna Baum a noted swimming ace and state title holder will face the A A U registration committee in New Haven tomorrow on charges of professionalism. It is alleged Misa Baum received money while coaching here three years ago. Captain Brum her father expects exoneration.
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First National Bank Bowling League Winners Named
In the First National Bank Bowling League at Arcade Alleys yesterday afternoon Teams No. 5 2 and 3 led wins. Team No. 3 took two from Team 4, Team 2 beat Team 1, and Team 3 defeated Team 4. Mengediek of Team 5 had high single with 119 and Phillips of Team 2 had high total with 22.
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Presbyterian All Star Game Canceled in Inter-church League
The inter church league game between the Presby church team and an All-Star from the league was cancelled as the All-Star team could not gather. The contest will likely be played next week on a date to be set.
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Jackson Stars Plan to Form Baseball Team
Jackson Stars prepare to organize a baseball team after five years. Regular meeting at month end will finalize plans and list players including Lipwk Rowe Kilmore Liptak Davis Levey Pole Pipp Kushmorris Pastor Bishop Dezso Weaver Lengel. Shelton K of C forms a baseball club with first practice and May 6 opener versus Sachems of New Haven.
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al Levey
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Moffit to Twirl Against Choate in Wallingford Tomorrow
Bam Moffit, former Norwalk High twirler, chosen to pitch for Bridgeport High against Choate at Wallingford tomorrow afternoon. Paddy Lavery ineligible, Greenblatt slated for mound duties. Lineup includes Banville, Helenza, Créming, Shea, Roper, Carr, Sekerak, Connors with Fennell possibly in outfield. Avon to hold first practice Sunday at Avon Park field with listed players reporting.
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Reig
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Currie Beats Shubert In New Haven Narrow Victory
New Haven April 12 Jon Currie of New Haven defeated Al Shubert of New Bedford in a twelve round mill with Currie taking nine rounds and having Shubert in bad shape by the tenth.
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al Shubert
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Bay State
Bridgeport High Girls May Have Baseball Team
Bridgeport high girls contemplate forming a baseball team following broader state trends. Florence Vans, manager of the girls basketball squad, brought the proposal to the Athletic Association, which deferred a decision until next week as plans call for a nonleague schedule with local girls teams.
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Athletic Association
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