Bridgeports Triumph Over Stamford High in High School Game
Bridgeport High School defeated Stamford High 30 to 26 in a hard fought basketball clash. Bert Whitten starred for Bridgeport, breaking up Stamford plays and scoring key baskets, with Miacco and Murphy aiding in defense and offense. Stamford’s Kennel and Blade struggled to reach their scoring pace as Bridgeport dominated the floor. The local team prepares for a Friday rematch against New Britain and a Saturday home game versus St Hles High of Westport, with Whitten netting his first basket of the season yesterday.
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Mac
Miacco
Whit
Bridgeport’ High School
Stamford High School
Stamford Lads
Bridgeport
Stamford
Bert Whitten
Murphy
Murphys
Whitten
Fogrards
Kennel
Blade
Sugden
Ain
Barday
St#Hles High
Westport
New Britain
Miller
Levinsky's Gym Changes Hands in New Field A A Move
Local business leaders form the Newfield A A to run Levinsky’s gym, aiming to promote clean boxing and better matches. Prominent figures plan regular smokers for members, with Battling Levinsky tutoring youth at Camp Devons and promoters seeking quality bouts in New England.
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Newfield A. A
Levinsky
Newfield Avenue
Newfield Athletic Association
Battling Levinsky
Camp Devons
Newfeld A. A
Willard Will Not Meet Dempsey for July Title Fight
Kansas City dispatch reports Jess Willard denying any agreement to face Jack Dempsey for a July 4 title bout in Cheyenne Wyoming with a $100000 purse. Willard calls the Dempsey plan a joke while noting Fulton’s recent form, and Wyoming operator P Chester Thompson says War Department sanction is the only remaining obstacle, with a favorable outlook from Washington expected within forty eight hours.
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Kansas City
Jess Wilard
Fox
Jack Dempsey
Utah
Cheyenne
Wyo
Dempsey
Jacek Searns
Chicago
Willard
Lawrence
Fulton
Bearcat McMahon
Wye
Keb
Jess Willard
War Department
Washington
P. Chester Thompson
Wyoming
Jack Kearns
Wrehington
Thompson
Wrestling at the YMCA Tonight Promises Strong Local Card
Local amateur wrestlers expect a major night as the YMCA hosts a championship tournament with entrants from across the region. Promoters highlight top classes, new competitors, and key matchups including Harold Christensen versus Renato Gardini and the LeColosse-Vogel semi final.
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Repuref
Fecall
M.C. A
Sherman
Shannoy
Tash
Pulaski
Little
Zorbes
Mitchell
Maurice
Chris
Kurele
Rich
Olaf
Papez
Vshvaz
Jimmy Hicker
Robin
Harold Christensen
Renato Gardini
Hartford
Gardinia
Pollard
Christensen
LeColosse-Vogel
Hal B Jr Dominates Free-for-All at Mount Clemens
Hal B Jr set a 2 13 1 2 mile mark in a Mount Clemens free-for-all pace. The column tracks horses and drivers across regional races, noting Tempus Fugit and June Frost’s speeds, and mentions upcoming sales and matinee success in Springfield.
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Mounts Clemens
Mich
Hal B. Jr
Billy Shaw Emerges as Key Local Soccer Talent
Ex local forward Billy Shaw, 22, rose from Lancashire roots to star for New Bedford and Bridgeport Rovers. His skill drew attention from manager Wiertfield, and he helped Bridgeport reach the National Cup finals with precise, powerful shots.
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Billy Shaw
Billie Shaw
Bridgeport City Football Club
Shaw
New Bedford
Bridgeport
Whalers
the Meadows
Wiertfield
Lancashire
England
Lawrence
Southern New England Football ‘Association
Northen Massachussetts Association
A. W. Keene
Bridgeport Rovers
Fatt River
Norwalk and Localites Face Connecticut State League clash
Norwalk hosts the Blue Ribbons in a key Connecticut State League game at Colonial Hall. Johnson Heidi Wright Murray and Dreyfus lead Norwalk while Leavy shifts Fowery to center with White Holman at forward and Swenson Clinton at guard. Ansonia, Jersey City, and Bridgeport standings noted as rivals, with schedule shifts due to hall restrictions and Industrial League changes.
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Connecticup
Jersey City
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Ansonia
Jack Leavy
Norwalkerg
Colonial Hall
Connecticut
Johnson
Heidi
Wright
Murray
Dreyfus
Senson
Leavy
Fowery
Malone
White
Holman
Swenson
Clinton
Rr. Ig
Dreyfus Holman
L. Ig
Murray Powers
Wright Swenson
Re If
Johnson Clinton
le. Ara Rh
Relch
Taberski to Play Here as World Pocket Champ Exposes Skills
Frank Taberski, undefeated world pocket billiards champion from Syracuse, will headline a Bridgeport Elks program Saturday. He plans to play 140 points, perform trick shots, and promote the billiard players ambulance fund, with the belt he holds as a 10 time champion. Exalted ruler P I Bellew invited him on Grand Sroard.
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da Brigeport
Order
Frank Taberski
Syracuse
P. I. Bellew
Bridgeport Lodge
Fred Warper
Lynchburg
Wva
Taberski
The
Elks
Mitch
France
Belgium
Germany
Berlin
Taperski
Ambulance Fund
Tuborski
Bridgepore
National League Condemns Public Player Bids
New York Feb 13 NL owners condemned public offers for players at their final schedule meeting. Branch Rickey urged action about Hornsby with Chicago, while Chicago officials denied injury to St Louis. Only two deals announced Philadelphia bought Miles Malin from Louisville and Boston signed George Whitman from Toronto, with Strunk signing for the Red Sox.
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New York
National League Baseball Club
Branch Rickey
St. Louis
Hornsby
Chicago Nationals
Walter Highead
Weeghman
Chicago
Rickey
Philadelphia Nationals
Miles Malin
Louisville
Boston Americans
George Whiteman
Toronto
Barrow
Outfelder Strunk
Boston Red Sox
Jackson Beats Rivers in Ten Round Bout
Willie Jackson of New York earned the victory over Fay Rivers of California in a ten round fight here tonight. Jackson won every round and left Rivers groggy at several points in the contest.
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Carbonadaie
Pus
Willie Jackson
New York
Fay Rivers
California
Jackson
Rivers
Harvard Verdict Interests Fans
Harvard universities plans for athletic activities at Cambridge draw widespread interest. The enlistment of Fred Moore and the potential appointment of Fred Dawson as head coach spark speculation about the baseball program. Retirement of BH Clark opens the field for a new diamond mentor, with Nas san favoring Dawson.
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Harvard Universiti
Cambridge
Fred Moore
Sam
Harvard
Fred Dawson
Princeton
O'Neil Attacks International on Hartfords Baseball Scene
Eastern league president Dan O'Neil returned from New York where he attended the International league meeting. He calls the International organization "stirring" but effectively dead and says players would become free agents if the league goes out of business. He notes owners justified their策略 and that Jed Walker may return to New Haven with talks of playing under Danny Murphy.
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Dan O'Neil
Hartford
New York
International League
Dan
O'Neil
Jed Walker
New Haven
Dartmouth
Owen Collins
Walker
Danny Murphy
Sparling to Return as Brooklawn Pro Next Season
George F. Sparling, a renowned New England professional, signs with Brooklawn Golf Club and will resume duties as instructor next season. The article traces his career from 1834 beginnings at G Slazenger in New York through stints at Lenox Ardsley Haworth and Dutche clubs, noting his open championship record and long association with Brooklawn. It mentions local interest, the growing popularity of indoor golf, and the broader context of golf activity in wartime.
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Harry Sparling
George F. Sparling
Brooklawn Gol Club
George
Brooklawn
Sparling
New England
G. Slazenger
New York
Lenox
Mass
Phil Huniman
Ardsley Course
Hudson
Clu
Dutche Golf Club
Poughkeepsie
Haworth Golf Club
Theorey
Haworth
Brooklawn Golf Club
Trank Presbey
New Yor
George Johnson
Dr. Eis
Carl Latham
Washington
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Yale Keplan
Hhiés
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Eddie Meade
Joe Lynch
Bantamwaight
Kid Williams
Dick Curley
Lynes
Tommy Shea
Joe
Benny Volgar
Philadelphia
Eddie Witmer
Pittsburgh
Joe Leonard
Carbondale
Douglas
Paul Doyle
Eddie Shevlin
Chelsea
New Yorker
Eddie
Doyle
Shevlin
Tommy Tuckey
Lew Tendler
Sammy Waltz
Tony Watlin
Middletown
Conn
Tony
Bob Bowden
Mel Coogan
Newport
R. C
Coopgan
Frankie Britt
Coogan
Carlson and Yelle
Finney Boyie
Ridgeport Cycle
Gilbert Street
Kladek Zbyszko
Earl Caddockk
Des Moines
Iowa
Caddock
Zbyszko
Grim Reaper
John I. Sullivan
Lyman Brush
Rose Moko
Moko
Alice Roosevelt
W. Young
Springfield
Forst Park
Godhey
Holyoke
June Frost
Dave Greenberg
al de Rose
BR. M
Frank Whitcomb
de Rose
Dr. Carmichael
Manrice Hla
Massachusetts
Bud Elliott
Dick Tawrence
Trotter
Binge
Boston
Boote
Satterwaite
Lenox Oval
Lincoln
New York Protective Association
Walter Wealy
Bridgeport Rangers
Edmondson
I. R. T. Strollers
Hayes
McCrickard
Wanderers
Post
Post Healy
Bread
Arciacere
Ken
eMawes CerTan
Mena
Certioa
Uae
SSRN
Garfeldl
Blue Ribbons
Hibbons
Industrial League
Uvis
Garfield
Ansonis-Norwalk
Britto
George M. Cole
Norwalk Hour
Tom Thorp
Tom
N. L
Fackson
Roger Ferri
Joe Wright
Pennsylvania
Collegians
Salt City
Annapolis
Notre Dame
Jesse Harper
Indiana
Harper
Oliphant
Uncle Sam's War College
West Point
Army
O’neil
Connie Mack
Maurice Shannon
New Stavener
Neal Bull
Marlins
No Bridgeport Clothing Concern
Harry Donovan
Joe Dugan
Athletics
National Commission
Tnteria Iingl League
G. F. Sparling
Bridgeporters
Presbey
Toecai
Telegram
Franklin Park
Peters
Jon Gilchrist
Schoo
Salisbury
Gilchrist
George Fother Insham
State Street
Howard Ave
Dennis F. Kelley
Noble
West
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