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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1921
Page
8
The Tubers travel to Norwalk next Monday evening to face the Norwalk Five. They boast recent success and strong backing from coach Tate Wad and veteran Billy Candd. The matchup pits local club ambition against the Norwalkers, who hold a notable win record and have faced tougher competition this season.
Kenrs Coppinger dives the muddy Miami River to catch alligators using a half nelson hold. He taunts and restrains the reptiles then carts them to a roadside farm for public demonstrations. He warns of the powerful bite and tests a gator’s temper with careful handling.
Umpire staffing in the Hastara league appears ample with ten umpires expected and two on standby for each game. Veteran officials like Al Ekan and Mare Watont are anticipated to return in 1921, easing the burden of home-city games as the season nears. A Springfield meeting will set the schedule and paid slates will be released soon. O'Neil expects Pitener Corison to pitch for Waterbury Chissom, with Waterbury ownership and management reviewing his status.
Racing note lists Havana entries for the mest race with purses, horses, and owners. Entries cover multiple distances and ages, including notable names such as Shogler, Janine Logan, Lite de Buss, James, Darter, and Golden Kex in various claiming races. Also lists purses of 700 and 500 in several divisions with horse names like Lady Mretar and Cryenel among others and notes track conditions and apprentice details.
David Luckee, an Indian from Maayetta Kansas, is to be tried as an umpire for the Piedmont league of six North Carolina clubs. League president W G Bramham replied to Packee's application with a colorful reply promising a trial and joking about war dances and hunting grounds.
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