Giants Showdowns as English and Scottish Clubs Clash for Cup
McGraw's Giants leave Polo Grounds with a clean record as English and Scottish teams prepare for the final International game of the year at the Meadows. The Connecticut State Football Association arranged the match with the cup donated by a local Sunday paper. Selections include players from Manchester Hartford New Haven Ansonia and Bridgeport with George Logan recently honored as Scottish center forward on furlough from the Canadian forces.
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Andy York
Walter Healy
Manchester
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New Maven
Ansonia
England
George Logan
Bridgeport Rovers
Waverley
Canadian Forces
International Committee
The
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the Meadows
Local Amateurs Stick to Bakers Advice for Youth Baseball
Bridgeport youth follow War Secretary Baker’s call to keep fit with outdoor baseball. Weather promises Sunday games. Royal Blues organize at 1275 North Avenue with a meeting tomorrow night. Several teams issue challenges and seek practice, game bookings, and manager contact details for upcoming weekend play.
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Green
Royal Blue
North Avenue
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Gorman
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Fleming
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Denenburg
Colling
Sears
Royal Blues
Boxing Feud Over Kunz Weight Demands Stirs Debate
Norwalk boxer Battling Kunz faces criticism as a costly misalignment of weight and title status. Critics argue Kunz holds a welterweight stance, resists fair matchmaking, and may miss 135 pounds ringside. Promoter tensions rise with rival matches and potential bouts against Red Allen, Brown, and Wallace in coming weeks. Citations point to Dick Curley’s push for Chic Brown’s next opponents and Turner versus Chip as a marquee Bridgeport card.
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United States
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Muiihill
Red Allen
Norwalker
Am Battler
Netwalk
Red Alien
Kung
Ron
King
Topuetcher
Brown
Gata
Dick Curley
Chic Brown
Eddie Wallace
New Haven
New York
Kunt
Wallace
Chic
Mugsy Taylor
National Club
Philly
Buck Deming
Naugatuck Bowlers Top Lewis In City Duck Pin Finals
In Naugatuck on April 22 Franchini and Teller, both from Naugatuck, defeated Lewis of Bridgeport five games to four in the state duck pin bowling series. Individual scores and averages are listed, showing Teller leading before final totals.
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Franchini
Teller
Lewis
Bridgeport
More Horses Are Coming Here Soon In Bay State Circuit
Bay State horse racing anticipates a larger field this season with many trainers nominating horses for Worcester and Windsor meets. Aug 20-24 at Combination promises strong entries in 1:14 trot 2:14 pace and 2:24 trot classes, plus a noted amateur drivers sweepstakes and selling race novelties. The Horse Review highlights top trotters and historic champions, while Providence Grays conduct awaitant preparations and Rocky Point hockey exhibition slated for next Sunday.
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Euher
Bay State
Afer
Worcester
Windsor
Hays
Combination
Golfers May Aid Cripples In United Kingdom War Effort
Golf groups in England and France fund caddie jobs for wounded soldiers. Subscriptions at clubs seed weekly wages, with government pension boosts. A national committee backs the plan, urging boards of trade to cooperate with local clubs to place veterans near where they served. Also notes Hayry Greh, Pittsburgh middleweight, remains in bed with unchanged condition after a head injury.
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France
Scifiera
London
Boards of Trade
Nlm
Hayry Greh
Pittsburgh
George Chip
Tov Norrow
Creh
Paul Krichell to Come Here on Saturday
Paul Krichell, manager of Bridgeport Eastern league club, will arrive to take charge Saturday. He has been active locating players including Alec Ferguson, sought by several clubs. Practice starts Monday at Newfield Park with about 20 players expected by Tuesday, as ships seek talent for pro teams.
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Bridgeport
New York
Paul
Alec Ferguson
Yankees
International League
Proviedence
Indianapolis
Newfield
Park
Monorer Krichell
Toca Comi-Epro
Nliavers
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