Bridgeport High Faces Middletown Five In Club Gym
Bridgeport High School basketball meets Middletown High School this afternoon at the Boys' Club gym. Several regulars are out including Blade Tickey with Miacco DeBoucher stepping in. Captain Kennel faces possible removal, and an independent lineup may emerge if key players are barred.
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Tickey
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Ickey
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Krichell Plans Return to Discuss Bridgeport Season
Paul Krichell, Bridgeport manager, will return from Springfield next week to review season plans with Clarke F. Lane Jr. A number of regulars from last year will be drafted or join military camps, prompting a reshaped roster and questions about Eastern League schedules and rosters. Local chatter notes potential signings and the need for pitchers while preserving regional rivalries amid wartime uncertainty.
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Paul Krichell
Bridgeport
Springfield
Clarke F. Lane, Jr
Americans
Iaic
New Haven
Collins
Moose Miller
Bouts Deliver Knockouts at Woonsperket Road Card
In a hard evening of boxing at Woonsperket Road, Chiek Heyes of Indiamanolis suffered a brutal knockout from Billy le Poe of St. Paul. The main bout ended when a hard left to the heart and subsequent blows dropped Heyes as the bell rang. De Moe dominated the other action, knocking down VHS and pursuing a decisive victory.
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Billy le Poe
St. Paul
Chiek Heyes
Indiamanolis
Woonsreket
Chiek Trom
Chick Vhs
de Moe
de Ae
Johny Dumideee
New York
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Mertent Pe
Rae
Nest Bettine Reddy
New Yeurs
Woansperket Road
Blue Ribbons to Open Connecticut State Basketball League
Blue Ribbons from Jersey City and the new Jersey City five will open the Connecticut State Basketball League in Skeeterville tonight, with both squads featuring Danbury alumni. Managers debate Saturday afternoon game times as league leaders remain tied and players consider moving teams.
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Industrial League
Jack Leavy
New Jersey City
Danbury
De Oro Loses Championship in Billiards Match
Chicaivoe February 8. Hugie Kieckherer of Chienzo won the world billiards title from Atredo de Ore of Cal. Kieckhofer topped De Ore by 450 to 120 after a late run of ten consecutive points, securing the championship in tonight's play.
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Hugie Kieekherer
Chienzo
Atredo de Ore
Cal
de Ore
Kieckhofer
Connie Mack faces a big 1918 rebuild for Athletics
The 1918 Philadelphia Athletics face a hard turn as Connie Mack trims salaries and rebuilds after the war. Reports say he has secured several players but will not name them until southward training. Trade talks with Cubs and Dodgers loom, while other clubs plan moves to balance the league.
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Wrigley
Weeghnan
Indoor baseball season grows in Bridgeport winter
Indoor baseball heats Bridgeport with more play than any state area as gymnasts push sport for athletic students. In Iowa the Armory opened the season with Company A defeating Company B 27 to 12, despite uneven play. Next week A vs G, then A vs H are slated as challenges roll in from independent teams amid a busy schedule.
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Jack Mrost
Midowe
Bridgeport
Haseen
Relia
Vari
Iowa
Armory
Company A
Company B
Golf Tourneys Favored By U S A Delegates
United States Golf Association delegates at the Philadelphia meeting urged encouraging district and club tournaments while avoiding national championships during wartime. They viewed local play as feasible if not interfering with business, noting travel and costs would be limited. Western and Southern associations face hosting challenges, while Metropolitan and Philadelphia groups are favored for nearby venues and reduced travel.
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United States Golf Association
Philadelphia
Delegatrs
Western Golf Association
Southern Golf Association
Spa. A
New York
Geli
Ofmaiuling Trem
State Golfers to Aid Red Cross
State Golfers to Aid Red Cross The suimal tournament of the State Golf association will be played over the Senttha ver Country links next June. It will follow a three day format with a qualifying round on the first day and six teams in the final classifications. Prizes are souvenirs funded from last year’s reserve, with proceeds going to the Red Cross.
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Gibbons Turner Fight Set As Boxing News Looms
Boxing notes from New York report Tom Gibbons of St Paul matched with Big Chief Turner of New York for a six round bout next Monday night. Turner trains at 116th street, while plans for Dempsey Willard talks, Kennedy’s city boxing circles, and promoter John Reister’s activity are discussed amid updates on fighters and training camps.
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St. Paul
Chief Turner
New York
Turner
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116Th Street
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Jack Dempsey
Yvesterday
Reister
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