Gibbons Stops Norfolk in Sixth Round at Chicago Fight
In Bridgeport era report from December 10, 1924, Gibbons dominates Norfolk from the second round, delivering a sharp flurry that leaves Norfolk groggy and unable to continue after the sixth round. Proceeds support a Christmas fund, with $46,000 net after state tax and boxer payments. Tommy O'Brien beats Eddie Wagner in a ten round bout. Johnny Darcy defeats Juan Bolsa in six rounds.
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Gibbons
Norfolk
Grogey
Gbbons
Gibbona
O'Brien
Tommy O'Brien
Milwaukee
Eddie
Kid) Wagner
Philadelphia
Pangy O'Brien
Lonz
Wagner
O’brien
Johnny Darcy
Bayonne
N. J
Juan Bolsa
Fairfield High Hosts Staples High In Post Shakeup Showdown
Fairfield will host Staples High of Wentport in Legion Hall for a basketball matchup. Coach Hawes confirms a complete squad shakeup with new play and personnel to face the rival. Referee Charles Petrino will officiate as Staples seeks revenge after last season losses to the black and orange.
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Fairfield
Ter
Ram
Staples High School
Wentpor
Legion Hall
Fairfold
Dus
Hawes
Staples
Edward A. Quinn
Fafield
Black and Orange
Charles Petrino
Alpines to Meet Stamford Tonight in Two-Game Week
The Alpine quintet faces Yale and Pawne tonight at Stanford and plays New Departures in Meriden on Saturday. The tonight lineup features Dondero Cretella Rockowitz Wexler and Stewart as Alpine aims for a win against the Kaceys who have kept games close in recent years.
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Yale
Pawne
Attanford
Meriden
Dondero
Cretella
Rockowitz
Wexler
Stewart
Alpines
Kaceys
Scorea
Trinity Five Seeks Action In City Basketball Showdown
The Trinity Big Five, a premier local basketball team, seeks game play against Fatred Son, Compo Guards, Blessed Sacraments, Norwalk Red Men, or Danbury Big Five. Roster includes Toy Welch, Andy Mrazik, Dick Inane, Charlie Petrino, and Carrano Anton. Joseph Cody listed at 134 Catherine Street.
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Trinity Big Five
Gareg
Norwalk Red
Danbury
Toy Welch
Andy Mrazik
Dick Inane
Charley Petrino
Carrano Ant Os
Joseph Cody
Catherine Str
Quarter Mile Champ Burgess to Race in Gotham Meet
Der Burgess, national quarter mile champion, will race in New York Gotham meet after indoor records. Sven Lungren of Sweden set a 500 meter mark of 1 minute 4.35 seconds, which Burgess plans to challenge with his entry for the Madison Avenue venture events.
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New York
Dimmny Burgess
Neile
Georgetown University
West Side
M. C. AL
Soin
Sven Lungren
Swelen
Bureess
Eve O
Madison
Pastimes Defeat Hudson-Essex Five 74 to 9 in Marathon Showdown
Milford dispatch reports the Passing Tis Five of Walnut Beach routed the Madson-Fesgex quintet of Bridgeport 74 to 9 in a fast Sunday contest at Kozy Korner. Hudson-Essex failed to match their reputed speed, while T. Pantens and Fulton limited the visitors to four field goals. The preliminary game saw Separates defeat Ju time Juniors 10 to 1.
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Milford
Des
Passing Tis Five
Walnut Beach
Madson-Fesgex
Mridgeport
Kozy Korner Ds
Hudson-Exsex
Hen Phaten
Amir
Fulton
T. Pantens
Tors
Westport Owls Tie Stamford in Season Finale
Westport's Owl football team closed its season with a 6 to 1 tie against the Stamford Athletic Club. The article lists lineups, scorers, and substitutions, noting Burns and Sturm scored for Stamford and a pair of touchdowns by Burns and Sturm. Referee Tom McNamara officiated the game.
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Westport
Telegram
Owl
Stamford Athletic Club
Stamfords Owls Karawsky
Buckwall Dillingham
Veneetes Allen
O'Neil Venes Klemish
Richie
Veeras Pures
O'Connor
Hanson Mogan
Baker
Ungemack
Tarkin
Frawley Pedreaux
Sturm
Burns
Gils
Owls
JabieskKiv
Hanson
Dooling
Purcell
Willams
Klemish
M. Mak
Jabiesski
Keferete
Harold Brown
Impire
Tom McNamiara
Meil Reshor
Lions Bowlers Defeat Bankers In Pinfall Match
Lions bowling team defeated First National bank in a best of three on Monday night. Bankers led early with high singles and totals but Lions rallied, posting scores from Hulmberg Tripurna Mistilips Hurlinton Meardaiey and others to win the series 1446 to 1445 and capture the pinfall.
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Lions Club
First National Bank
Lions
Artistey
Stallos
Lineburgh
Cobb Accused of Spiking Players Amid Career Feud
The article details Ty Cobb facing spiking accusations and his defense that he only spiked two players. It recounts the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia rivalries, notably the Baker incident with Connie Mack's Athletics. A famous photo allegedly shows Cobb near Baker in the spike moment, fueling ongoing controversy.
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Cobb
Frank Baker
G. Sallinger
Ty Cobb
Ile
Blane
Ken
Detroit
Philadelphia
Conrnle Mack Machine
Butcher
Trappe
Way
Mack
Athletics
Ginla
Baker
Lome Tung
Mathewson
Marquard
Maeker
Phoiladeginle
Cobb Spikes Baker
Conah
Bays
Lakers
Phiadelphia
Haker
Fairfield Legion to Meet Norwalk Red Men Tonight in Danbury Armory
Fairfield Legion faces Norwalk Red Men in Danbury Armory on Wednesday night in a highly regarded county basketball clash. Lineups feature Clancy Shaw Bail and Eckert McMahon Bedell Cavanaugh Rowden Mason for the Legion and Robinson Wall Graveson Kelly Eckert and Harrison for the Red Men.
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Fairfield
Dec
Taleram
Legon
Bridgeport Knights of Columbus
Danbury
Carr
Legion
New Canadn
New Canaan
Painfeld
Westerly
KR. I
Rene
Legion Red Men
Clancy ‘Shaw
Bail
Wall
Eeeseeeee
Ees
Copet
Eckert
McMahon Ce
Bedell
Cavanaugh
Rowden Mason LG
Danbury Region
McCarthy
Shaw
Ball Re
Menodoc
Stratford Team Seeks Court Games This Season
The Liberty club basketball team at Stratford aims to play games with any Bridgeport team holding a permit for a court. Stratford posted a fine record last season and expects a stronger squad this year. For games, contact Manager H. Ianiisbury at 530 King Street, Stratford.
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Liberty Club
Stratford, Wiches
Bridgeport
Ste Ding
Libertys
Gimes
Laniisbury
King Street
Ratford
Charley Petrino Busy Referee In Local Basketball Circuit
Charley Petrino works as a basketball referee under Jos Waters with a heavy winter schedule. He officiates games in Stratford, Bridgeport High, Fairfield Legion, and related school contests, while previously starring at Bridgeport Trade School. Petrino also ties to the Board of Recreation.
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Charley Petrino
Jos Waters
Charley
We Co
Mad
Wedneigy
Roun
Mad Lg Five
Hart Day
Stratford
Thorskuiladl
Lidgeport
Fairwins Can & le
Bridgeport High
Fairfield Legion
Petrino
Bridgeport Trade School
Joe Waters
Petrinn
Oxford Team Triumphs Over Moybridge in Rugby Match
In London, Oxford defeated Moybridge 11 to 6 at Twickenham Stadium today the forty ninth rugby match of the season.
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London
Dav
Oxford
Moybridge
Twicgenham Biel
National League Passes Diplomatic Resolutions Toward Landis
National League magnates meet in New York adopt firm policy denouncing Ban Johnson’s attacks on Commissioner Landis. They express full confidence in Landis, commend his handling of the world series crisis, and call for Johnson to halt his assaults. Joint action with the American League to decide on a Chicago meeting is anticipated.
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New York
Ban Johnson
Landis
Johnson
Landi
Heydler
John A. Heydler
National League
National Leaguers
American League Nagals
Chicago
K. M. Landis
Dolan O’connell
Coolidge
Heydier
Nations League
Lockwoods Schedule Busy With Wakeman and Canfield Games
The Lockwoods quintet plays Wakeman Memorial five at Southport tonight then faces H. O. Canfield at the Terminal club tomorrow and the Pastimes at Walnut Beach on Sunday. Canfield game lineups follow.
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Lockwoods
Southport
H. O. Canfield
Terminal Club
Walnut Beach
Nurmi Arrives to Campaign for Mile Record in U S
Finnish track star Paavo Nurmi reached New York on the Celtic to begin a tour aimed at breaking American marks from the half mile up. He expressed confidence in lowering his mile record from 4 10 3 4 to 4 06 if conditions are ideal and named Willie Rietola as his strongest rival.
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New York
Paavo Nurmi
Finland
Celtic
Iinnigmriends
New York A. C.j
Nurmtald
Willie Ritola
Ray Bucker
Ray Watson
Griffin Named Captain for 1925 Iowa Football
Harold W. Griffin of Sioux City has been elected to captain the Iowa University football eleven for the 1925 season. Griffin has held the center position for two years and will lead the team at center.
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Iowa City
Harold W. Griffin
Sioux City
Iowa University
Griffin
Harvard Winter Sports Schedule Highlights Hockey and Track
Harvard unveils year winter sports slate with hockey at Boston home games and track teams planning three New York trips. Track faces Milrose A A and IC A A A events plus a Dartmouth Cornell triangular, while hockey hosts Boston University, Yale and Princeton and schedules a Toronto game.
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Cambridge
Harvard
Toronto
New York
Thas
Milrose A. A
Boston
Millrose A.A
New York A. C
American Legion
Harvard- Portmouth-Cornel
Boston University
Boston Hockey Club
Yale
Princeton
Portmouth
Sam Berger Hospitalized After Boxing Career
Sam Berger former manager of Jim Jeffries and ex world amateur champion is seriously ill and admitted to a hospital in San Francisco California on December 9 authorities report the condition is serious but stable as more details are awaited
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San Francisco
Calif
Sam Berger
Jim Jeffries
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