Leany's Blue Ribbons Fall Short Against Quaker Five
Philadelphia basketball notes recount Leany's Blue Ribbons losing 40 to 33 to the Quaker five in a fast contest. Beckman and Wright led the visitors with multiple goals while Brown anchored defense. Local star Wright delivered solid scoring and Dehnert and McCrain contributed in a tight first half as Camden looms next Sunday at 3:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leavy
Philadelphia
Beckman
Wright
Leavy
Clayton McCrain
Leonard
Ashmead
Ashmean
WeCrann
Goa
Skeets
Sugerman
Brown
Sugermen
Efros
Stewart
McCrain
de i
Skibbons
Dehnert
Camden
Camden! ‘Ave
New Jersey
Hieniites DE Ner
Dehnert. R
AcCrann
Batzel
Joe Waters
Fielson Leads Industrial Teams in Tight Scoring Race
Max Wielson remains the top scorer in the Industrial League despite a two point night. Waddy Maher of Crane and Quinn and Driscoll from the Lake team are close behind as teams vie for the lead. Large attendance shows growing interest with Rowe and Buckley delivering notable performances for UMC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max’ Wielson
Waddy Maher
Cmpany
Qunn
Driscoll Rane
Rowe
Buckley
Quinn
Crane
Dondero Cave Acrose
Nis
Ie Lake
Steve
Goyette
U. M.C
Mulligan Plans Large Open Air Boxing Arena
Waterbury promoter George Mulligan, manager of Joe Kid Shea, contemplates building a 12,000 capacity open air arena for boxing and football in Brass City next summer. He aims to attract champions like O Dowd, Nibane, Leonard, and Gritton. arena would differ from the 1,500-seat current facility. Mulligan negotiates for seats and equipment. site at Phoenix Avenue hosts packed Saturday bouts while plans crystallize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mulligan
Waterbury
Joe Kid Shea
Brass City
Mulligans
Arcana
Pete Herman
Joe Javach
Faras
Ying
Herman-Lynch
Mullican
Mulligan
Mike O'Dowd
Johnny Nibane
Jenny Leonard
Jack Gritton
All-Waterbury
Phoenix Avenue
S¢Ars
Fifty Teams Enter Hudson's Bay Dog Derby Race
Fifty teams will compete in the third annual 100 mile Hudson's Bay dog derby from The Pas to Sturgeon Landing and back on March 17. A $1,600 purse and a tall silver and gold cap will be awarded to the winning driver, a trophy donated by Frank Burns of Toronto. Entries include greyhounds and multi breed teams with Alaska malamutes and collies, and drivers from Alaska Canada and Manitoba.
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Pas
Manitou
Northland
St. Patrick’s Day
Hudson's Bay
Sturgeon Landing
Frank Burns
Toronto
Nome
Alaska
Bun Sheen
Waller @ayne
B. Bjorkman
Winnipeg
Dr. Brooks
Brandon
Man
Bill Hallman's Son Seeks Marlin Berth
New Haven manager Chief Bender received a dispatch from Billy Hallman asking that his son Jack Tallman be given a spring tryout with the Marlins. Tallman, a former southern college player, is described as a promising twirler. Hallman, once with Bridgeport, is named as a friend of the chief and a local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Waves
Bender
New Haven
Billy Hallman
Saya
Atoove Dispatch
Bridgeport
Fridgeport
Gena McCann
Billy
Versey
Major Leagues Turn to Sandlots for Talent
A historical piece argues big league clubs are tapping sandlot players as minor leagues tighten. It highlights Cleveland’s use of young sandlot stars like George Uhle and prospects such as Chearge 2y kowsi, noting Branch Rickey’s maneuvers and interest from amateurs, managers, and scouts in developing homegrown talent.
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Blf
Deague
Majeors
Cleveland
Instante
Sandsalter
George Uhle
Indians
Chearge
Camateur
Pasrail
Peekinpanghe
Tree Paskers
Riche
Marquard
Tormmerty
Crery Stars
George Lister
Heathcote
Lea Font
Alobe Shoul
Sandiats
Big Dough May Bring Neal Back To New Haven
The eastern league plans high salaries to lure former New Haven standouts back to organized baseball. Bob Christy, Harry Rhonda, and Neal Ball, previously with New Haven, are targeted. Christy is a third baseman with past strong showing, Rhonda excelled in independent play, and Ball, ex-Cleveland second baseman, seeks a return after semi pro stints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Baseball League
Bob Christy
Harry Rhonda
Neal Ball
New Haven
Christy
Singer Co
Rhonda
Harry
Neal Fall
Cleveland
Marlins
Havana Racing Results Amid Mixed Odds
In Havana on February 1, the day’s races feature JIAVANA with Rust Race Enos and Eve Jack Dawson top weights, followed by a second race lineup including Orleans Girl Bardera and He’s a Bear. The program continues through the fifth to seventh races with Currency Marie John Dr Rae Lackawanna Byrne and Misericorde among others showing varied odds and placements.
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Jiavana
Rust
Enos
Teona
Eve Jack Dawson
Orleans
Bardera
Rhird
Thirst Pullet
Blue Duke
Marie John
Dr. Rae
Lackawanna
Byrne
Attorney Muh
Beyen
Rhyme
Misericorde
Diows
Leuriat
Wiorman
Rice Hall Paired in Qualifying Round
Bobles Grantland Rice and Helworthy Tall are paired for the St. Valentine tournament qualifying rounds opening tomorrow at Bpinehurst. About 100 players enter, with two 18 hole rounds. Several top amateurs listed from Fox Hills to Youngstown and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpinehurst
Bobles Grantland Rice
Helworthy Tall
St. Valentine
L. G. Spindler
Fox Hills
Prank
Danforth
NorthPoint
C. B. Vownes
Oalemont
John D. Chapman
Greenwich
Grantland Rice
Albert B. Ashford
Garden City
Donald Parsons
Youngetown
C. J. Schofl
Philadelphia
Wilfred Eid
Wilmington
Wreddy McLeod
Columbia
Charles Hoffner
Philmont
Csmme
French
York
Dinehurst
Hoffner
Reid
McLeod
Insiders Speak On Sports Bets And Slipping Star Power
Wires flash updates on baseball holdouts with Reds Yankees and Giants, Babe Ruth tours and exhibition hopes. Notes on training trips costs, derby prize, and rising intersectional sports interest as clubs seek contracts and public attention.
Compo Life Guards Visit Brooklawn Tuesday
Compo Life Guards of Westport travel to Brooklawn Tuesday to face a fast New Haven Stars rival. The game starts at 8 o clock with dancing to follow and a large crowd expected after a thrilling prior match.
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Compo Life
Brooklawn
Westport
Brookhiwa
S&s
Lac
Jhaven Stars
Hubbell
Kote Witels
Scofield Mooney da Quinn
Dream Book of the Telephone Policy and Djinns
A satirical column parodies a telephone policy dream book with references to police, beguiled by dream interpretations of calls and numbers. It catalogs places such as Bensonhurst and Bayside while weaving curses, celestial signs, and eerie guidance about phone use and luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dream of Angels
Police Gazette
Telephone Corporation
Jupiter
Bayside
Flatbush
Circle
Rectors Fall to Naugatuck Five in Nailbiting 34 20 Loss
In a tense Saturday night game in Rubber Town, the Rectors lose 34 to 20 as Naugatuck dominates with 18 fouls called. Key injuries to Maher and Fanning hampered Rectors, while Kenney led Naugatuck with 14 points as the series stands 1-1 and a deciding game looms.
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Rector
Rey Clivic
Naugatuck
Ackley
Maher
Fanning
Mater
Dondero
Reeters
Foley
Kenney
Nettgatuck
Rectors
Cretella Smith
Fanning White
Maher Leary
McGraw
Garrick
Rowe M. Garrick
Bendero
Leary
Naugas
Cretella
Owls
Kenny
Thatcher Aims to Stage Wilde Fight in Toledo
Ad Thatcher, flyweight championship promoter, plans to meet Wilde's manager Dave Hughes in Milwaukee to finalize arrangements for a Wilde title bout against Frankie Mason to be staged in Toledo later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ad Thacher
Jimmy Wilde
Frankie Mason
Milwaukee
Dave Hughes
Wilde
Lenox Not in Same Class With Rectors
The Rectors defeated Lenox 40 to 2 at Colonial Hall in a well played game. Rectors Panning and Dondero led with 16 and 11 points respectively, Rowe controlled the floor with strong guard play. Lenox's Benny Blade and Mellon Burns kept their team competitive for extended stretches.
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Bruthe
Lenox
Colonial Hall
Dondero
Rowe
Earther
Benny Blade
Mellon Burns
Bridgeport Board weighs portable gymnasiums plan
A Bridgeport gathering discussed building three movable indoor arenas costing 36000 dollars to serve schools, police and community groups. The plan targets daily use from 9 am to 10 pm with diverse activities, including basketball, volleyball, choir, and concerts, and aims to mobilize athletic clubs and factories behind recreation efforts.
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Bridgeport National Bank Hulding
Bridgeport
Alfred W. Burdick
Varieta Olit
Ahndi
East End
Lang
Board of Recreation
Park City
Thre Portable Symnasums
Everning
Jth
Ath Vletié
Westerners Await 1920 Automobile Show
Western motor boat fans are expected to show strong interest at the National Motor Boat Show February 20 to 28 at Grand Central Palace. Western and Midwestern enthusiasts, many veterans of wartime service, anticipate large attendance and sales as the inland waterways and postwar demand drive a surge in motor boat freighting, towing, and fishing industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Engine and Boat Builders
Chicago
Grand ‘Central Palace
Great Lakes
Great Rivers
Middle West
New Orleans
Lake Superior
New York
West
Atlantic Seaboard
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Philly
Recreation Board
Leany
Blue Ribbons
Quaker
Leonard and
McCrain Praves
Leavyites
Fielson
Pont
UMC
Bentz
Hayes
Lynch
Farrell
Clark
Mooney
Griffin
Lalley
Cy Rowe
Potterson
UMI
Luddy
Driscoll
Teague
P.C
Lake
Tao
Bill
Hallman
Marlin
Neal
Fald
Havana
Rice-Hall
Pinehurst
N'Yawk
White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Rube Ruth
Yankees
Jimmy ‘Wilde
Barrack Sharkey
H. G
Ciney Reds
Giants
University OF California
Michigan
Cornell
Harvard
Syracuse
Dartmouth
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Jim Barnes
Walter Hagen
Benny Shraurl
Babe Ruth
MecGraay
Benny
Deduet Roush
Groh
Reuther
Jer
Cincy Nationals
Roger Peckinbaugh
Peck
Andi Babe Rushe
Rube
Chelsea
O'Bronx
Het
Grane Mercy
Murray Hill
Bryant
Central
Adam
Bensonhurst
City Island
Intervale
Harlem
Greenpoint
Tanox
Franklin
Canal
Worth
Astoria
Audlubon Ani Sareclay
Rubber City Kive
Thatcher
Colonial Mall
Paris
Dundee
Peltf
Hilly
Benny Heomah Oowertdis
Leomiad
Johny Dundee
Avon
Jersey City
Lealian
Dave Driscoll
Dersry City
Gibbon
Board of Recreation Rooms
Citizens Club
Burdick
Dyohill J
James Craig
A. Criqui
Ywenry BR
Sutphen
Charles Him
Tion
Teengine Cr
Mbr. Armory
Arstyie
Vat
J. Jones
Mae Criqui
Craig
Sand Hand
Secrebiry. T
Stein Bloch Society
Stetson
Brookla
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Bullard Machine Tool CO
Bridgeport, Conn
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