Eastern League Roster to Remain Intact and Opening Day Plans
The Eastern League will operate in 1957 with the same member clubs as last year. Brasscos and Hillies retain franchises. presidents approve opening day games and holiday bookings. Meetings at New Haven set Feb 16 to confirm dates and constitution changes prohibiting fraternization of players with umpires. Only two managers attended. trades discussed without commitment.
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Hartfort
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New Haven
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Elsie Muller Crowned Champion in National Skating Meet
Elsie Muller of New York won the national skating title at Detroit in the women’s division with 123 points after capturing the fig yard and mile events. Katherine Mees of Toronto took 50 points, with Laura Chicago, Dorrit Neutzel of Detroit, and Pete Littejohn of Chicago tied for third. In the men's division, Boston Bruins defeated the St. Louis Blues in a National Hockey League game, Feeds Ingkeon scoring the lone goal in the second period.
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Elsie Muller
New York
Empion
AalVision
Katherine Mees
Toronto
Laura Chicago
Dorrit Neutzel
Pete Littejohn
Chicago
Sharkey Likely to Box McTigue in New York Showdown
Johnny Buckley, manager of Jack Sharkey, sails to New York to receive an offer for a Madison Square Garden bout with Mike McTigue. Al McMahon reportedly accepted terms and a Garden match hangs on Buckley Buckley meets with McMahon to clinch the deal.
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Johnny Buckley
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Tomn
Aiiwe
Mike McTigue
Madison
Saphnre
Bebevar
AL McThrue
McMahon
Buckle
St Augustine Scholastic Team Loses in Parochial League
St Augustine lost to St Marys 37 to 8 in a Parochial League game as Cichiola scored 23 for the winners. Sacred Heart beat St Charles 25 to 15 in the other match as the scores read.
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First Ueed
St. Mary’s
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St. Charles
Ring Training for Schoolboys
During the next six weeks a series of boxing lessons will be given to grammar school boys as part of an all around training in a year’s program. Lessons are on Saturday mornings under Eddie Corbett, a well known boxer and YA0 member.
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Eddie Corbett
Former Locomobile hurler to get second chance in Eastern League
Johnny Mikita, once with Danbury and Bridgeport, is slated to join the Bears for the spring training opener in his hometown. The deal follows prior interest from Waterbury and a collision of options as manager Stapleton seeks two more pitchers, potentially adding Oran O’Neil from the Phillies system.
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Waterbury
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Thable City
Oran O'Neil
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Central Meets Fairfield High in Return Tilt
Central High faces Fairfield High in a return tilt at Hilltop gym Thursday. Fairfield boasts a win over Harding while Central seeks revenge after a narrow prior victory. Kiely’s new lineup features Sandy and May forwards Munkanoy center and Captain Weig and Montanaro guards. The team aims to capitalize on a strong season start and extra home games amid a tough schedule. Crosby and Harding are noted upcoming foes with the Kielilyites on home court.
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Fairfield High
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Sandy
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Weig
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Hillhouse
Weat Haven
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Lyon Ace Boys
Wil Allake
Falrficht Suny
Rowing at Syracuse Eyes Big Varsity Cadre
Syracuse University rowing plans 200 oarsmen to report to coach Jim Tenck as four veterans anchor the varsity eight and three back the Jay-Vee boat. Gordon Mitch, Jon Frawley, Ken Cranmer, Red Nelson, and Dick Lawrence lead a veteran lineup with about 40 in the squad and 180 candidates in the freshman crew. Tenck will oversee practice until the season begins.
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Red Nelson
Gordon Mitch
Dick Lawrence
Mut Roser
Bicksters and Legion Clash in Fairfield County Tilt
Bicksters Stars and Stratford Legion, strong rivals for top league spots, meet tonight at Colonial Hall in their third B district game. Bicksters add Clays McGray and Molle Burns to face Meserole and Anderson, with Towighe at guard. Referee Walers. 800 factory girls invited.
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Nisht
Basalels Factory
Bicksters Legion
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Nue ' Maher
Messerole Methan Anderson
Cons Stevens i Seltenrich
Lewis Cassidy
Wa Feferec
Walers
The Sportlight and The Law of the Game
An eccentric collage reviews boxing eras and golf fitness. It weighs who faced tougher fields among Tunney Jeffries Dempsey Sharkey Maloney and Delaney, and notes Armour’s rise after tonsil removal boosting his tour results. It ends musing on challengers being eliminated and the championship's fragility.
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Jim Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Tunney
Dempsey
Delaney
Sharkey
Maroney
Ty Cobb Weighs Big Offer From Five Clubs
Ty Cobb, en route to a hunting preserve near Ridgeland, said he has received offers from five big clubs after being released by Detroit and becoming a free agent. He expects to decide after returning to Augusta, aiming for a year of active play in the American or National Leagues. Cobb praised the American League fans for their confidence.
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Charleston
Mulligan Draws With Esposito In Norwalk Fight
Mike Esposito of Stamford and Mulligan fought to a draw before 4,904 at the State Armory Norwalk. Mulligan weighed 117 and a half pounds, the bout leading the undercard as several quick knockouts followed. Fran Simmons and Chuck Dorsey won on earlier and later cards, while Young Angelo defeated Jim Pappas in a ten round main event style bout.
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Stamford
Sige McCarthy
Mulligan
Inki
Norwalk
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Msgsiders
Mulligaun
Hoteer
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Charlie Manley
Stianifar
Fran Simmons
Bridgeport
Chuck Dorsey
Westport
Tommy Reilly
Port Chester
Rely
Carvass
Young Angelo
Samas
Jim Pappies
New York
Angelo
Arena Granted Boxing License in New Haven
The New Haven boxing arena received approval from the state boxing commission to hold events. Donahue and Arena Athletic are cited in the license confirmation as the arena’s organizers awaiting scheduling details and safety compliance verifications.
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Fel Boxing Commissione Day
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Public Markets Beat Post Team 35-30 in Mercantile League
The Public Market basketball team defeated Post Publishing’s court representatives 35 to 30 at Municipal Gym in the sole Mercantile league game of the evening. W Bloffman stood out, tallying eleven field goals and free throws. Meigs and D M Read connected on a forfeit 2-0, affecting Meigs team standings.
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Post Publishing Company
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W. Bloffman
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D. M. Read
Ace Captures Bacardi Trophy in Havana Yacht Race
Ace of Western Long Island Sound won the Bacardi trophy in Havana on February 1, finishing first in the third race of the cup series. Sparkler of New Orleans chased in second, narrowly missing the overall cup victory for the New Orleans fleet.
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