English and American Boxers to Meet at Cupheag Club
Will Hoppe, world billiards champion, exhibits at Cupheag Club on Stratford Avenue with a run of 189 and averages around 60 as Beppe Peterson tallies 119 in five innings. Hoppe showcases short-table play while Peterson uses open-table shots amid a large gallery of spectators including many ladies. Peterson lectures on billiards and shots, while Hoppe’s skillful draws and follows draw strong praise. Peterson conservatively predicts Hoppe may struggle to beat Hoppe in upcoming matches.
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Beppe
Champio Dilliardist
Charles Paterson
St. Louis
Famey
Cupheat
Stratford Avenue
Peterson
Hoppe
Ea Hoppe
Hopper
Laney Snuul
FP Sen
New Yorke
Large Purses for Horse Racing At Windsor and Avon Announced
Boston February 9 The Bay State circuit announces a 1991 horse racing schedule with ten weeks of racing at eight tracks. Key purses include over 120000, Windsor Avon and other venues plan $22 000 to $14 900 in stakes, with several 3000 level events and colt races.
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Windsor and
Avon
Boston
Fed
Mecca
New England
Bay State
Governor Channing Co
Saxe Park
4Éser
Conn
Cherry Park
Windsor
Combination Park
Woonsecker
Springfield
Northampton
Greenfield
Woonsocket
Orthamptoon
Gree
Worcester
Ay Sons
Springs
Stafford
Sage Park Sdn
Young
Readville
Bob Martin Forced To Meet Burke Fight Result Highlight
Hartford boxing officials reveal how national boxing commissions leverage influence. Bob Martin agreed to meet Burke of New Orleans after Tex Rickard forced a delay. In New Orleans, Martin broke through with a decisive knockout to win the bout before a large crowd. The letter urges monthly national reps communications and notes New Orleans boxing fans await the national association meeting.
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Dee C. Hawkins
Hartford Boxing Commission
R. T. Burke
New Orleans
National Association of Boxing Commissions
Bob Martin
Martin Burke
Martin
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Burke
Brosnan
Madison Square Garden
New
Orleans
National Association
Cambridge University Club to compete in intercollegiate tournament
Cambridge England February 1 The Cambridge University Club has accepted an invitation to send a team to compete in the American intercollegiate championship tournament. Four men will comprise the team and sail for the United States in mid February. Captain J as King’s evilese secretary IH B Lebas Jesus College and J Douglas Corpus Christi College Douglas is an American.
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Mbridge
England
Cambridge Universory Club
United Pats Int
FP. Hum
King’s Evilese
IH. B. Lebas
Jesus College
J.douglas
Corpus Christi College
Douglas
Mrs Chapman Reaches Golf Semi finals At Pinehurst
Pinehurst North Carolina reports Mrs Chapman among four players advancing to the finals in the golf semi finals. Others include Mrs Joseph Bydelek and Mrs George H How ard, with tight matches and late holes deciding the outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Chapman
Pinehurst
C.C
New Canaan Five to Play Here Sunday
New Canaan YMA five will meet New Canaan tossers Sunday afternoon at the VY clubhouse on Madison Avenue. Lineup includes Frank Kelly and Yate football star along with other village players.
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Canaan
Blue Ribbon
Madison Avenue
Canaan Lneup
Frank Kelly
Yate
New Canaan
YMA
Waplan
Hogar Alooney
Kelly
Guhersky Burke
Rogere Cohen
Yale urged to modernize under Tad Jones
A fragmented Yale football note urges Tad Jones to abandon past triumphs and embrace modern tactics. The piece critiques the Elis for lagging in contemporary football and stresses faster adaptation to current trends rather than clinging to yesterday’s methods.
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Yale
Tad Jones
Elis
Tad
Tad Jones Plans For Yale Football Reorganization
Tad Jones reviews spring to fall training at Yale and sets up a new coaching staff. veteran assistants Vaughan Bridestine and Field may depart or shift roles while Timothy Gallagher heads to Oxford for studies. Aims include innovations and broader coaching foundations with details withheld until consultations with officials alumni and faculty.
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Yule Gridsrgn
Tad Jones
Yu Athletic, Council
Harry Vaughn
Arthur Bridestine
John Vield
Field
Bridgeport
Brides
Tris
Massachusetts
Vaughan
Tim Gallahan
Oxford
Yale
Jones
Hia Lst
Pgramitiees
Ekcettes Defeat The Paddockettes In Walnut Beach
The Ekcettes defeated the Paddockettes with a 20 to 5 score at Walnut Beach last night. Strong defense by Missey Lu Cas and Fulaski and precise shooting by Bill Austin, Miss Hammock, and Grace Danks propelled the Ekcettes to victory. The Fickoettes seek a three game series to claim the championship, with correspondence to G. Lika Club, 244 Pearl Street.
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Ekcettes
Walnut Beach
Missey Lucas
Fulaski
Bill Austin
Miss Hammock
Grace Danks
Wkoettes
Amazon
G. Lika Club
Pearl Street
City
Ekoettes
Roumanian Athletes To Field Baseball Team
Romanian athletes plan to form a baseball team as the Roumanian Athletic Club opens club rooms at 1507 State. Officials expect Games to be organized locally and lead to a competitive team in upcoming seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Roumanian Athletic Club
State Reer
Ely Mle
John L Sullivan Won World Title Thirty-Nine Years Ago
A historical note recounts John L Sullivan winning the world boxing title on February 7, 1882, in Mississippi City, defeating Paddy Ryan to become American champion. It notes Sullivan held the title until 1892 when Jim Corbett dethroned him, and contrasts past excitement with modern telegraph speeds and crowd interest.
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John L. Sullivan
Boston Strong
Paddy Ryan
Mississippi City
Miss
America
London
Ryan
Joe Goss
United States
Sullivan
Sap Lember
Jim Corbett
Van
New York
Sox Rookie Shines Like Babe in Coast League Tale
Earl Homer Sheely, 1930 Coast League batting champ, attracts attention as a Sox first baseman prospect. Despite a past leg injury, his 1930 stats show power and speed with 31 doubles and a long drive shy of the league home run record. Weighing 200 pounds at 6 feet 4 inches, Sheely brings slugging balance and veteran minor league polish to Charles Comiskey's rotation.
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Dean SX
Aberingah
Atothar
Zence
Bistér Ibis
Earl Homer Sheely
Charles Comiskey
Sox
Sheely
Paciflc Coast
Sait Gake
Ruth
Tara Qmetrts
Nini
Star
Maddie
Comiskey
GU Homan
Collins Defeats Lord in Billiard Tourney
Percy Colling of Chicago, title holder, defeated Robert Al. Lord of Chicago 100 to 68 in the first game of today in the National Amateur Billiard Championship tournament. Collins made strong runs as the match progressed and led 50 47 at one point.
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Cleveland
Web. c
Percy Colling
Chicago
Robert al. Lord
Collins Fear Wlyh
Anil Pers
Crossman Cancels Bowling Match Over Venue Change
Jim Crossman says he cancelled the bowling match between Hibs and Clover club due to a venue switch. He asserts no personal grievance and notes original plans had Arcade Alleys for Clover, Kellys Main Street for VanHeusen, and a potential third game at Folks Club alleys but now Lewis Park City alleys are proposed.
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Hibs
Jim Crossman
Connie Lew
Jim Vigorous
Langham
Crossman
VanHeusen
Elks
Clover Club
VanBeusen
Kelly
VanHeugen
International Amateur Boxing Match Between England and America
An international tournament to unite champions of the United States and England is planned for New York City. British and American titleholders in eight weight classes would compete under the international federation rules, with events likely at Madison Square Garden over two nights.
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England
America
Abroac
Madison Square Garden
United States
Cavky
Mt. TE
Thiglish Amateur Athletic Association
American Amateur Athletic Onion
Wich
Lenden
Sid Heston
Hefors
LAL Uy
Frederick W. Kubien
Enstish Aa
Sf Lounst
Asterican Amateuy
Boston
International Boxing Federation
National League Schedule Shows But Few Changes
The National League released a near unchanged schedule with eight clubs each playing 1é% games, seven at home and seven away against rivals. Western clubs visit the East three times between April 13 and October 2, while Eastern teams visit the West three times during the pennant race. Opening day matches Brooklyn at Boston, New York at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and St. Louis at Chicago. Pittsburgh has the most Saturday home games and Brooklyn the most Sunday games away. Brooklyn leads Sunday contests with eighteen.
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Shay CY Orin
Deuwxue
Caath
Chicago
Brooklyn
Boston
New You
Philadelphia
Pittsburgiy
Y M H L A to Clash with Eko Tossers Tonight
The Y M H A basketball team meets Eko Tossers at St John’s Hall Pembroke and Jane streets tonight in a likely tight game. Ekos seek reversal after losing to YMHA. line-up includes Goyette Fitelson Segaila and others in a spirited local clash.
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Eko
St. John’s Hall
Pembroke
Jane Streets
Ekos
Chib
Eaplen
F. Goyette Fitelson
T. F. Segaila
Gubersky
American Legion vs Fairfield Rovers Tonight at Stratford Hall
The American Legion basketball team hosts the Fairfield Rovers tonight at Stratford Legion Hall. Stratford’s line up features Williams Stewart Buckley Clinton and Flood with Buckley and Boyle in key guard roles as both teams prepare for the game and a post game dance follows.
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American Legion
Fairfield Rovers
Stratford
Airfield Rovers
Legion Hall
Rover
Y. WM. Co. A
Legion
Stratford Legion
Fairfield Trevers
Willams
Stewart Mr Buckley
Clinton Goult
Flood
Chapman
Wheeler
Dafele Ketly
G .Boyle Smith Tr O
Top Prices for Seats At English Polo Games
Natifica Lion announced at the American Polo Association headquarters that a limited number of seats will be reserved for American spectators for the Hurlingham club matches in England from June 18 to 23. Seats priced from 42 to 102 dollars for the best two out of three games. Treasurer William A Hazard said applications close March 18 with preference to polo players and club members in the association.
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York
Natifica Lion
American Polo Asseciation
Hurlingham Club
England
William A. Hazard
American Association
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Cupheag Club
Balkline Wizard
Charles Peterson
Fancy Shot King
By Briga
Sadora Duncan
Eopyrigts
Trinsic Tre
Cambridge
J. W W. Hurd
West
Dorothy Rich
John K. Green
Builusral
Mra
Detroit
Joseph Byddek
Buffalo
Heelers
PB Arnold
Breckton
New Canaan Five
Jan
Austin
Danks
C. Mannoeck
M. Tae Os M. Ph
Matt M. Welsh
Weil
Mr Hata
McCihiehey
Rani
Collins
Lord
Y.M. Hla
Gad
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