Eastern League Opens 1920 Season With Parade at Bridgeport
New Raven Conn April 27 The Eastern League starts the 1920 season with seven teams from last year and Albany replacing Providence as the eighth. Birmingham returns to manage Pittsfield. Ed Walsh and Chief Bender take new posts at Bridgeport and New Haven. Opening day features a city parade to Newfield Park with Mayor Wilson and local officials, then a ceremonial pitch and games between Bridgeport and Waterbury and other matchups across four cities.
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How They Finished Last Season Promoters Eye Pennant Push
Fragmented interwoven quotes show managers and players predicting Pennant chances for multiple teams. Names include Springfield Worcester Bridgeport Albany Providence and Hartford with notes on pitching strength injuries and expected outcomes.
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Boxing notes and matchups tease season opener in Pittsburgh
The article lists ring names and attendees for an upcoming event with Ray Grimes in managerial focus and Grimes at short. It mentions Walter Layher of the Pittsburgh team, plans for the opening game, and remarks from Frank Brown about Cerpentier and finances totaling $19,000.
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Cornell Star Dropped For Breaking Training
Cornell star E R Brewster of Marion was dismissed from the crew for violating training rules. Brewster, a stroke candidate on the varsity eight, faced a Courtury inquiry after an admitted breach involving prohibited conduct during practice. The decision aims to prepare for the Harvard race on May 22.
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Long Jim Barnes Books Passage for England
New York April 27. Dim Barnes, American pro, has booked passage to England for May 18. He will compete in the British open championships. The qualifying round for the American championship will be held July 19 or 26 in Chicago, the Professional Golfers Association announced.
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Papin and Tendler Set for Jersey City Title Bout
New York April 27 Final plans for a twelve round fight be tween Gior Papin and Joe Tendler, lightweight contenders, were signed today by promoter WA Trixcall and Francais Deswinina minister of They will meet in Jersey City on May 10 or there abouts with the Frenchman likely defending a title claim.
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College Baseball Games Postponed by Cold Weather
Cambridge Massachusetts saw multiple college baseball games postponed due to cold weather. Anriluts University of Maine scheduled at Boston University and Harvard Bowdoin matchups were canceled amid freezing conditions affecting play and travel.
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Sharkey and Friedman Draw in Boston Bout
Sharkey and Friedman fight to a twelve round draw in Boston. Both boxers exchange heavy blows with ties in the late rounds as officials measure a close result. Attendance and scoring details were not provided in the report.
Racing results summary from Lexington meet
Race results list a chaotic sequence of horses and times. Names such as War Pepaant Qld Rosebu Quierude Sapenwoman Tatrigente and Edith W appear with odd figures like 31.80 and 3.70 while districts and venues like Lexington are referenced amid fragmented odds and entries.
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Race Day Thoroughbred Entries and Odds
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Milton Drives Flaming Machine to New Record
An account describes a 16 cylinder automobile achieving a remarkable speed record of 186 miles per hour, with flames visible beneath the vehicle. The event centers on Milton in a high power car named Flaming Machine, detailing the dramatic run and its outcome.
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Avons fete and teams chase late game hopes
An unclear passage references a postgame scene with teams including Red Sox and Rosebuds, mentioning Avan mu and Mast vad. It hints at goal attempts, telegraph coverage, and Lane Staiz in a local sports context.
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Harriers Accept Challenge From New Haven Warriors
Tracy Manager of New Haven Warriors responds to a challenge from Telgsryur, acknowledging strength of rival and promising to arrange a forthcoming meet or show. Reilly, athletic adviser, signs the note.
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Local Antlers to Play Rosenbaum on Diamond
Local Antlers schedule a game against Rosenbaum on the diamond. The section lists multiple teams and cities including New Orleans, Atlantic, Nashville, Memphis, Little Rock, and Mobile as part of the association events.
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Boxing Commission Plans Carpentier Exhibition Permits
Alderman Arthur Brown says no permit yet for Joe Mulvihill to exhibition Georges Carpentier but the Boxing Commission will issue permits if Mulvihill applies and adheres to rules. It will decide which bouts are allowed and will not bow to Police Commission dictates. The city owns the commission’s authority and will cooperate with police while asserting its own duties.
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Political confusion tests voters nerves in tense season
A fragmented scarecrow of claims tests public patience as candidates and parties clash over campaign fuel and policy. General Wood faces scrutiny over price raises and party loyalties while voters weigh candidate credibility and labor stances amid ongoing political maneuvering.
Ben Miller and Fore River Elevens Vie For U8 Soccer Title
April 27 report from the United States Football Association in New York states the U8 soccer championship will be decided in a prairie match on May 4. Ben Miller’s St. Louis unit faces the Fore River elevens from Quincy, Mass., in a bid for the title.
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Resolute Cup Defender Te Take Water This Week
Fragmentary text about Resolute the cup defender and a week of events. Mentions New York and possible international context with unclear names and dates. Unable to confirm exact details due to garbled OCR.
Armory Boat Meet Results Show Mixed National Entries
The program lists several competitors from New York and Hartford area clubs plus distant associations including AMEMIGAN and city crews such as Indianapolis and Columbus. Readouts mention matches between Bartling Morey Hovitond and Vowe Angein Staumford Younes Christy Harton with Dempsey New York, along with Genin Prota New Haven versus Young Carrate New York.
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Angl ean linekey undermines Swedes in 7 0 win
April 7 Angl ean linekey defeated the Swedes in the Olympic contest by a score of 7 to 0. The Americans dominated with strong defense and three remarkable goals by Geran, completing a decisive victory as they vie for second place.
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Penn Meet Track Meet At Southport Officials Named
The Southport A A opens its meet with entries from the Cab Younis of Deensylvania and Oxford stant. Notables include Gare be Stowse WHllm Bi Aiytms W. Wardlay Contel and Oliver cand Paurdes plus Ge Downey and Kia MacMahon entered. Several track omens have entries for the sprint events and the route challenges to be won.
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Boxing permit rules set by Bridgeport commissions
The Bridgeport boxing commission lays down permit procedures and strict restrictions. It requires written consent for venues and prohibits boxing activities without commission approval, with fines and penalties for violations and a detailed ticketing and conduct framework.
Indians First to Penn and Win Tight Chicago Game
Indians beat the White Sox 4 to 3 in Cleveland in a tight tie game. Key moments featured three base hits by Johnston and a late rally, with Faber earning the win and Caveletti tagged with the loss as Cleveland and Chicago traded leads in a tense contest.
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