Bridgeport Ribbons Down Danbury In Fast 25 22 Clash
Bridgeport Blue Ribbons edged Danbury 25 to 22 at Colonial Hall in a fast, close game. Danbury's Chris Leonard faced tight defense from Powers and could not reach expected scoring. Helman White led locals with strong shooting as Norwalk scheduled Ansonia games this week and all teams eyed the Connecticut State league standings.
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Danbury
Colonial Hall
Hot Town Boys
White
Swenson
Powers
Chris Leonard
Clinton
Andreak
Leonard
Helman
Hahn
Norman
Denhert
Holman
Everbody
Malone
Chris
Indoor Golf Meet Set at Hardware Store Course
An amateur indoor golf tournament resumes next Saturday at the American Hardware Store course after a prior postponement due to fuel shortages. Entries include Frerett Japp and others from Weatogue and nearby clubs. debate swirls around Ouimet’s amateur status amid USGA reinstatement. The event features a first of its kind regional format with speed-into-action after registration, plus a driving contest for six drives.
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American Hardware Store Company
Frerett Japp
Weatogue Club
Hayward
Weatogue
Otis
Hyde
Latham
Way
C. A. Fhelps
Hounsley
J. R. Wakeman
Broosklawn
Tomlinson
Davis
Hardware Course
Mudie
L May Not Open Season On International League Fate
New York February reports the closing chapter of a winter of baseball trades will set the International League’s fate next week. Toronto and Baltimore show interest in continuing, while Providence and Montreal reportedly exit. Major league clubs eye remaining players as the league contemplates its end.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Joe Lannin
Buffalo
Lichtenheim
Providence
Toronto
Baltimore
Jack Dunn
Newark
Dim Price
International League
Barrows
Larry Lajoia
Evee
Andel
Ted
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Washington
Baseball Bits And Chatter From The Deadball Era
The Dayton and Chico players injured in the Peoria wreck last summer settled with the Big Four railroad for 6750 and 1600 dollars respectively. Lee King of the Pirates may miss this season as he is placed in Class LA of the draft. Browns trades discard Pratt Lavan and Shotton after weak 1917 seasons. Pratt hit .245, Lavan .250, Shotton .224. George Gibson signs his fourteenth contract with the Giants. Bernie Boland of the Tigers signs for 1918. Williams and Houck complain about Browns contracts. Murray joins aviation corps. Gowdy Maranville Rico Schrieber on voluntary retired list. James of 1914 Braves reports arm is sound and eyes a comeback. Parker had five hits in one game last season. Fipp and Ter four-hit games twice. Three teams in 1917 had more bases on balls than in 1910. Chicago and Cleveland improved, while Boston Braves declined.
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Pratt
Lavan
Shotton
Browns
Shottun
Prank Parker
Otter
Trapperaules
Fipp
Ai Ter
De Foe Beats Boyle in 12 Round National Club Bout
Billy De Foe of St Paul scored his second straight victory at the National Athletic club of Marieville by stopping Phinney Boyle of Lowell in a spirited 12 round fight. De Foe boxed smartly, avoided Boyle’s best shots, and maintained top form. Announced plans named De Foe’s next bout against Johnny Dundes or Frankie Britt, with Chick Trayes billed for a main 12 round bout in Woonsocket.
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R. J. Web
Billy de Foe
St Paul
National Athletic Club
Marieville
Phinney Boyle
Lowell
Mass
Billy
Boyle
de Foe
Lowell Lad
St. Paul
Billy de Woe
Chick Trayes
Indianapolis
Ind
National A. C
Woonsocket
R. IT
Jack Doherty
Johnny Dundes
New York
Frankie Britt
New Bedford
New England
Dempsey Wins On Foul In Utah Bout
Jack Dempsey of Utah defeated Carl Morris of Oklahoma by disqualification in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round fight. Dempsey weighed 198 pounds to Morris 226. Morris had been warned for low blows and the referee stopped the bout as Dempsey led on points and control.
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Buffalo
Tech
Carl Morris
Oklahoma
Jack Dempsey
Utah
Dempsey
Morris
Lewis Winner Beats Tillman in Six Round Welterweight Duel
Philadelphia reports welterweight champion Lewis Winner defeated Tohmany Tillman of Minneapolis in a six round bout. Tillman fought hard but the champion used superior cleverness and gained the initiative in most rounds.
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Philadelphia
Ped Lewis
Tohmany Tillain
Minneapolis
Tilman
Niin
Avery
Robson Defeats Mohr in 12 Round Boston Bout
Tommy Robson of Boston earned the referee's decision over Walter Mohr of Brooklyn in a 12 round boxing match in Chelsea Massachusetts. The event took place tonight with Robson clinching the verdict after a hard fought contest between two seasoned lightweights.
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Chip
Pittshursh
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
George Chip
New Castle
Robson
Mour
Chelsea
Mass
Tommy Robson
Boston
Walter Mohr
Brooklyn
Peorg to Play Title Series Details Arranged
An article notes preparations for a title series involving Chienga Wel AAfred Fie Ore and Aust Kievish of Chienka. The event includes a format with blocks and a high number of punts planned across the schedule.
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Peorg
Chienga
Wel
Aafred Fie Ore
Billie Vel Ehamimien
Sre
Aust
Kievish
Chienka
Ona
Amd
Teddy to Attend John L. Funeral
Theodore Roosevelt plans to attend the funeral of John L. Sullivan in Boston, with eight pall bearers and eight honorary pall bearers. The service will be held Wednesday morning, drawing many sporting figures and a wake held at Sullivan’s sister’s home.
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Theodore Roosevelt
John L. Sullivan
Col. Roosevelt
Boston
Amorrow
Sullivan
Lennon
Lst
James M. Curley
James P. Sullivan
Boston Police Department
Daniel J. McDonald
Clarence W. Rowley
Yank” Sullivan
William Hogarty
Edward Curran
L Mel Coogan Named A Teacher In Navy Boxing Staff
Mel Coogan, Brooklyn lightweight, is named a Navy boxing instructor in Newport where he has trained sailors for over five months. Hob Bowden, his manager, praises the selection as well deserved. Gilbert Gallant, Chelsea lightweight, returns tonight at the Boston club to meet Shaver O'Brien in a 12 round bout. Doc Bagley boosts Willie Jackson for four bouts this month, including a 15 round main event on Feb 16 with Pete Hartley in New Haven. Johnny Ertle labeled alien enemy by draft rules despite sympathy for the U S. Dick Loadman and Pat Moore set for a 15 round bout in Baltimore. Lincoln's birthday card at Cleveland features Pal vs Jabez White, with Frankie Burns possible Feb. 22. Dave Astey signs for Feb 23 in Philadelphia to face Hidie O'Keefe. potential bout with Joe Lynch or Johnny Ertle if Astey stops his man. Ted Ki Lewis meets Young Denny in Chattanooga in a 10-round welterweight bout next Monday.
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Brooklyn
Hob Bowden
Mel
Newport
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Chelsea
Mass
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Gilbert
Hia
O'Brien
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Willie Jackson
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Dick Loadman
Pat Moore
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Cleveland
Jabez White
Albany
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Chattanooga, Tenn
Ted Ki Lewis
Young Denny
New Orleans
Denny
South
Lewis
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