Stanislaus Zbyszko Beats Helmar Johnson In Title Bout
Stanislaus Zbyszko, world wrestling champion, defeated Helmar Johnson in two straight falls at the Cage last night. The first fall lasted 25 minutes 30 seconds with a half nelson submission. Johnson, born in Poland, was matched with Zbyszko in Bridgeport as part of a program including amateur bouts and other scheduled matches.
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Stanislaus Zbyszko
Johnson
York
Ohiny Stakeye
Bridgeport
Shakeye
Eferme
Shakerye
Louis Rovele
Mer &Sullivan
Tom NATO Slave Parker
New Haven
Gardella Named Pittsfield Manager For This Year
Gus Gardella, known as Crawby Gus, is appointed third baseman to manage the Pittsfield Nine this season. Gardella replaces Wally Hammond, who was sold to Cleveland. Shorty Long of Watertown is noted as a standout at second or third base, while Bud Stapleton considers a move to the Indians after another Pioneer League season.
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Nhe
Gus Gerdella
Tilsfielders
Gardella
Crawby
Gus
Der
Shorty” Long
Watertursy
Cleveland
Bud” Stapleton
Pittsfield
Seun
Indians
Stapleton
Maiches
British Tests Challenge America For Davis Cup
London report states the Lawn Tennis Association announced this afternoon that Britain has challenged the United States for the Davis Cup.
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London
The
Lawn Tennis Association
Tstos
America
Nick Altrock Picks His All American League Team
Nick Altrock outlines his selections for an All American League lineup with candid notes on players. He cites Ray Schalk at catcher and Walter Johnson as pitcher choices, and names Joe Cobb, Ty Cobb, Speaker, and Ruth among outfield selections, while commenting on recruitment and era comparisons.
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Nick Altrock
Orgie Santon
Ray Schalk
Walter Jonnyson
Bal Chass
Lajoie
Terry Turner
Jimmy
Cobb
Speaker
Ruth
Uricka
Shugrue Going Blind Prompts Guarded Foresight
Reports claim Johnny Shugrue faces imminent blindness after a Worcester bout with Johnny Cunnen. An optician says the issue stems from his eye structure, forcing Shugrue to wear four pairs of tortoise shell glasses and alter his boxing future.
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Johnny Shugrue
Belalien
Wittenburg
Rrase
Mern
Droubie
Johanne
Johnny Cuncen
Worcester
Johanny
Joe Tou
Ta Optician
Johnny
Shugrue
Jos
Tew
Lae
Chamwon
Freddy Wels
Meelxinn
York
Joe
Jenny Griffihs
Akron
Jan
Sene
Overcoached pitchers and control troubles in baseball
The author argues that many pitchers struggle due to excessive coaching and poorly suited advice. Veterans often guide youngsters on balance, stride, and delivery to corral runners, but this can sap power and precision. Some players, like Lowdermilk and Harper, show how conflicting guidance and changing styles hinder major league success.
Keeley Lifts Twelve Men Aims For World Strongman Title
Clifford W Keeley a local strongman trains at the YMCA for the world strongman championship in New York next month. He plans to lift as many as twenty five men or four horses with a single act and has lifted a piano with a 600 pound weight. Keeley attributes success to clean living and constant practice, noting his goal is the championship.
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Clifford W. Keeley
Will
Hove
Neeley
Keeley
Warren
Travis
New York
Keeler
MLC. A
Resley
Inter
Esley
Seles
Prac
Lo23
Kooy
Exera
Smiling Bill Spaulding’s Coaching Rise Tied to Wife
The article recounts how football coach Smiling Bill Spaulding credits his wife for his success. It covers his early days at Wobash College, his transition from student to coach, and how a letter from President Waldo led to his first coaching opportunity at Western State Normal College.
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Shiling Bill” Spaulding
Angolnlog
Ée Anatobrany
sMinnesota
Hig Audegs Yi
Spaulding
Bill
Kawai
Wobnsl College
Litte Gratite
Mig
Coren Raven
Johieb BoRuleg
Spaniling
Spauld Ing
g@ miercans tile Vtt
Lig
Mishwiwake
Ind
Ming Jesaa Hutchison
Crawfordaville
Denelty Wralda
Western State Normal
Kalpovizoo
Watadh
Waldo
Eiters
Acius Husehinsen
Kalamazoa
Minnesota
Loss of Stars Prompts Coaches to Question Pros
A ragged, OCR filled with garbled names claims coaches attack star players and push professionalism. It cites Knute Roche Notre Dame and Yost of Michigan, noting suspensions and expulsions amid a scandal involving Rocko and others. Mentions Viek and Branch Ridley amid spring training chatter.
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Stueties
Islitemient
Collefr
Michigar
Tate
Viek
Ny Alis Arserlen
Cone Ter
Mineh Atraneth
Saya Viek
St. Towle Cardinatay
Rirkey
Genie Sisler
Privran
Michigan
Deuttndurol
Mick
Seach
Deglalon
Waterbury and Bridgeport City Health Bans on Matches
Waterbury health officials announce that city matches between Waterbury and Bridgeport are forbidden to stop the spread of smallpox. The ban applies to all bowing matches and marketball games and follows a joint order by Waterbury health authorities.
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Waterbury
Tan
City Health Omoer
Kilmartin Inday
Jt Ytorcity
Bridgeport
Iams
Ax Lang
Pmallpox
Mitches
Waterbery
Wan Cn
Waterbury Health Wiffees
Appleby Sets New American Billiards Record in New York
Edgar Appleby of the New York Athletic Club set a new American record with a 142 minute run in the national amateur championships. He surpassed the former 120 minute mark held by Pharioy Hadden of Dawning, Michigan. Appleby defeated T Henry Click in the match. The Washington club notes increased fan interest as Goxtin shows promise in tryouts.
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New York
Edgar Ahy
New York Athletic Club
Secord
Pharioy Hadden
Daowiglic
Michigan
Clevelones
Lapaleby
T. Henry Click
Almo
Water Wins Bout In Philadelphia Featured Flight
In a tough round bout tonight Walker by decisive margin over rivals in Philadelphia. The match saw Walker gain the lead in the sixth round as opponents faded. Hughey Jennings is expected to succeed McGraw as Giunta manager when Melotter steps down to focus on business duties.
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Thiladelphia
Ian Alom
Mickey ‘Walker
Newark
Walter
Welph
Tartfield
Walker
Hughey Jennings
McGraw
Melotter
Rlnt
St Marys and St Johns Quintets Win Contests
Parochial School games at City Gym yesterday afternoon saw St Marys defeat Sacred Heart by 18 to 8 and St Johns rescue a 14 to 4 victory over St Charles.
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Tearug Yeaterday Aftarnoon
St. Mary
Sacred Heart
St. Charles
St. John Five
St. Mary's
Collins Defeats Gardner in Local Match
Collins defeats Gardner in a New York wrestling event with a close score at an early January meet. The match occurs in a city venue described as CC ward We Granny, with sparse readable details about the bout and participants.
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New York
Jan. Y
Colina
Ward
Sid Tnsk
Gardner
Bridgeport Y M H A Beats Elm City Quintet
Bridgeport Y M H A defeated Elm City quintet 35-19 at the local gym last night. Marras and Gordon starred for Bridgeport while Gabersky and Markle sparked the visitors. Local juniors also won, beating Rim City juniors 49-74 in a fast, lively contest. Milford Prep fell to Dean Academy 26-15.
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Bridgeport Y.M.H.A
Elm City
Milford Prep
Dean Academy
Bridgeport
Marras
Gordon
Gabersky
Markle
Rim City
Rockowby
Harry Schwartz
Eat Academy Cefenind Iiliterd
Simpson
Dean
Dean Gibson
Milford
Dean G P. Pin
Sgimpsony
É McCarthy
Uw i
Wieckler
Yale to field largest rowing squad in years says coach Corderry
Yale coach Corderry announced the varsity crew will open training February 19 with a record number of candidates reporting. The squad will use Derby waters and a new boathouse is planned as alumni support grows and extensive Derby improvements proceed for early-season trials and racing against Harvard.
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YALE
Corderry
ABC
Urew
Crewn
Harvard
Freeman
Arman
Russell
Capt. Bibson
Haldeman
Lentie
Kills
Coletege
Derby
Quinnipiac
Iasbor
Caw
Housatonic
Ig Beng
Yate
Deroy
Fay
CT. Ludington
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Bridgeport Telegram
Yuszko
Helmar Johnson
Reese
Johnny Snakeye
Gus Gardella
Tran League
Yasuen
Ole Yir
Dara
Jaushamy
An -Laague
Hower
Nick Altrook
Billy Evans
Itera
Varius
Brest
Sabort
Asus Plesers
I Anguera
Grover Lowder
Panier
Shan Lowderrmuts
Uitchers
Lowdermik
Henmevee
Iarry Harper
Tly Minjor
Caeers
Ney
Cnrisy Mathewson
Harper
Jind
Ska
Appleby
Washington Clib
Goxtin
Nonlionala
Stamford
Stamford Big Five
George Smith
Palois
FL Fanning
Bt Dondero
If Buckier
Rowe
Maher
F. Wis
Carlson
ST. John's
Harel
McCarthy
Watson
Satay
Pheinn
Sacre
Krearnay
Crave
Casaidy
Sullivan
John R
Beenar
Galla
Halanzo
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St Charles , Pte
McKeen
Vannell
Weir
C. Norton
Mh McPadsen
Collins
Mohicans
Fairmount
Fairmoonts
Salvalign
Feo
Molennes
Auens
Calceterra
Pe Moaney
Marron
Stelsony
Kaplan
Wesler
U . A New Haven
Pra. Gubersky
Bann
Gitlitz
Horn
Terence
Watert Angersan
New England
R.G. Sullivan
MFGRS
Manchester, KB
Barnuit Bose
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