Industrial League Play Sees Arms and Singers Tie
Remington Arms defeated by the Singer team 37 to 30 in a fast Colonial Hall game. O'Connell Bentz spearhead a strong Singer defense as Arms defense collapses late. Norwalk hosts Ansonia tonight in a Connecticut State matchup. Bridgeport Blue Ribbons eye Jersey City clash.
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Marlins Eye I L Players For 1918 Season
New Haven owner James Collins plans to hire International League stars for the Elm City team as IL schedule prospects fade. A committee meeting in New York on the 15th will decide if the IL plays, then Newark Providence Waterbury Pittsfield or Holyoke may join to form eight clubs, opening May 26 due to late spring.
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Colleges Vie in Middle States One Mile Championship
Big Run area colleges led by New York University Stevens Institute Rutgers Lafayette Lehigh Muhlenberg Lebanon Valley Gettysburg Dickinson Franklin and Marshall Haverford Swarthmore and Washington and Jefferson athletes contend for the Middle States one mile title in relay races. The Allegheny Mountain Athletic Association readies for national senior championships. J will debut in AAU action, aiming for a strong showing. Ohio clubs prepare to send a strong eastern team. An inter-city hockey match Pittsburgh versus Brooklyn is near. Preparedness games by the Metropolitan AAU set for February 11 at the 18th Regiment Armory Brooklyn. Murray Perkle, ex 108-pound champion, impresses at Camp Upton as boxing instructor.
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John L Sullivan Did Not Leave Will
Boston February 7. John L Sullivan who died last Saturday in Abington refused to discuss making a will a week before his death. Clarence W Howley of Boston says a petition will be filed next week for appointment of an administrator of the estate.
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Boxing and boxing politics across the nation headline
The International league magnates will meet in New York to decide disbandment likely. several clubs have sold players and a rematch is sought after a Pekin bout. Boxing remains popular in the Midwest with major all star fights planned in Milwaukee Cleveland Toledo Columbus Pittsburgh.
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Hyde Wins Squash Tennis Championship in Straight Sets
Hyde, last year's winner, defeated J. Victor Ontavia Jr. in the national championship squash tennis final at the Starvard club today. He won 11-8 15-4 6-10, marking the first time a title game was decided in straight sets.
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Norwegian Maids Win Their Match at Heights Casino
In Brooklyn's Heights Casino, Mrs. Johan Rogge and Miss Molla Bjurstedt from Norway won their doubles match 6-1 6-2 against Miss Bessie Holden and Miss Tharwood, while Miss Marie Wagner and Mrs. David C. Mills also claimed a 6-1 7-5 victory over Miss Julie Brown and Albert Humphries. Mrs. De Forest Candee defaulted in singles, sending Mrs. Milla to face Miss Bjurstedt in the semi final. The match day featured strong play and fast rallies as the Norwegian pair dominated the doubles.
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Camp Shelby Indoor Boxing Card Set For Washington's Birthday
Athletic news notes Mel Sheppard reports a boxing match at Camp Shelby Mississippi pairing Jack Dillon with Sergeant It OL Bob Martin of the Camp Shelby Military Police. A New Orleans referee will officiate with third man either Dick Burke or Jake Wambsgany. Also plans for military indoor games and a 42-team Camp Shelby basketball tourney launching this month.
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Baseball Poor Game Says Critics
An English writer at Lord's witnessed a Canada versus United States baseball match, lamenting crowd disruption and monotony. He mocks the glove, pitching, and overall play, contrasting with cricket and noting Canadians won 12 to 3 against the Americans. Also reports salary moves for Lee Magee and Grover Cleveland Alexander’s proposed pay.
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Alexander to Receive $10,000 Bonus in Cubs Deal
Chicago Feb 7 Grover Alexander will receive his $10,000 bonus as President Weeghman of the Cubs announced the star pitcher would get the amount asked for before he now reacts on the trade. Alexander notified the Cubs president that he would not sign without a bonus and a salary of $13,000 a year. It is not known if Alexander and Weeghman have reached terms on the salary question.
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Weatogue Pin Men Clash in Bowling League Notes
In Stratford on February 7, Connie Lewis' Stratford alleys hosted a Weatogue league evening where low but steady bowling set the tone. Other matches were completed with various scores recorded.
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Timely Shots from BY HARRY SPARLING
The state tournament will be three days with an eighteen hole qualifying round on day one. Prizes are souvenirs funded by entrance fees to aid the Red Cross. The New Haven course spans about 6 100 yards, with the last Connecticut event in Greenwich 1914 won by Reginald M. Lewis.
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Sporting news and sports notes from early 20th century mix
Summary of varied sports items: hunting licenses yield 3.3 million dollars annually across 44 states. quotes on otters and Italian soldiers. golf added at Columbia. Boston Chess Club reaches a centennial milestone. Penn State basketball faces weak attendance. Nanticoke players Hot Haggerty and Buck Weaver connections with White Sox. Risberg as utility and McMullin at third. Tory Hoffman shines in Eastern handicap shooting at Reading PA.
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