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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
11
A reminiscence contrasts John L Sullivan era boxers with today’s stars. The writer notes modern champs save and invest, while early champions often squandered fortunes on booze and women. It cites Willard, Kilbane, Dunne, Ertle, and others as examples of today’s financially prudent fighters versus the lavish spending of old timers.
The former battlers pursue varied jobs while a key fighter earns bigger winnings and saves more. He plans for independence in lean times, applying business sense to boxing. Others like Minroc MecAulitle move between gigs, while Mainroc and McGaog ern stay active in different cities.
Palm Beach offers extensive tennis and golf with universal attractions including bathing and the Casino. Miami, the Magic City, has grown into a healthful resort with two golf courses the 6088 yard Miami Beach course and the Royal Palm nine hole course on the Miami River, catering to leisurely play without tournaments.
Sporting gossip notes Braves first baseman threatens retirement over pay. Portland gets 18 year old Louis Hollecher trial in Pacific Coast League. his brother Charley played in the league last summer and now with the Cubs. White Sox depart for Mineral Wells March 16 for camp with exhibition, Rube Oldring possible return, Connie Mack may lure him to play at a hibie park. White Sox sign John Constanti neau, John Murray eyed for pitcher development, Jim Scott at Camp Lew Tacoma, Charley Mullen also there. Springfield writers push Holyoke rivals in showpath contest. organization notes include Trotting Register and secretary Gocher. Dana Porky Wigan fans set date with Charley Weinert. Wil Norfolk advances, Karlers from Brooklyn still active in Fane circuit seeking 141 rounds on New England circuit.
Reports from the Jubilee Rink in Montreal recount a near miss when a bottle was thrown at Toronto player Skinner during a Torontos Canadians game. Intercity amateur hockey opens in New York with Manhattan facing Brooklyn at Tom Healy's Crystal Carnival Rink. Dick Remner shines in preparedness events as track season nears nationals on March 16. Dernell breaks a tendon in Millrose, sidelining him. Metro Amateur Athletic Union meets face low club support, with next meets on Feb 23. An intercity boxing match set for Feb 28 in Pittsburgh, Genny Levine to select the team. Boston Arena Seven to play Pittsburgh in two league games. Pastime Athletic Club attracts many candidates. Fordham U plans a relay team for April championships. Bernie Weters organizes a strong squad. Amateur Athletic Union head Charles Dean expected to meet Fred Rubien to arrange seniors nationals.
New Haven soccer efforts gain momentum as Geometric club plans to join the Connecticut State Football Association to compete in cup events after spring weather delays. Exhibition games in fall, a Lincoln’s Birthday start in New York, and shifts in club rosters illuminate a busy scene with New Haven players and regional clubs shaping the season.
Levett of Western Pennsylvania reports on Missouri paper soccer coverage linked to Alan Williamson and New Bedford Standard, while Harry Sandager of Pawtucket Times is noted in sporting circles. Recognition of soccer foothill as a major university sport sanctioned by the Athletic association of the 8. Cc. of New York ends agitation for a team. Bridgeport City, leading the New York State League, could keep the title unless form shifts. Local team aims to win the championship.
Liverpool tops Lancashire, Stoke and Manchester United clash after a 2 to 1 United win. Leeds City and Sheffield United push Midland standings. Tottenham still leads London, Fulham close behind after beating Arsenal. Scottish results show Kilmanock’s surge and Ayr United upset of Partick Thistle. numerous league matches listed with scores across Lancashire, Midland, London and Scottish divisions.
Western league owners push to begin the 1918 season as franchise moves loom. Tigers veteran George Daus sent his signed contract to President Navin while Hank Gowdy longs for a return to catching duty with the Braves. Rowdy Tlirott is in Class 1 of the selective draft. Beals Becker may return to the National League as Cubs pursue him. Red Larmore joins St Louis as a pitcher for June. Miller Huggins may win the pennant if he becomes a Yankee manager. Pirates contracts returning slowly per Dreyfuss. Bierhalter to train Browns. Walters in San Francisco for contractor work. Tirskine Mayer signs with a salary cut for 1918.
Princeton's crew announces plans including the Child's Cup race on Carnegie Lake with Columbia and Pennsylvania in May, a Navy race likely at Annapolis, and possibly a Yale contest to end the season. Coach Dr. Z Duncan Spaeth said the plans.
The American League plans a East based opening on April 13 with the season continuing through October 3. Key matchups include Philadelphia meeting Boston at Forbes Field and New York facing Washington in the Capital, while Cleveland hosts Detroit and St. Louis visits Chicago. Saturday and Sunday game counts and Labor Day and Decoration Day schedules are outlined, with Chicago, Cleveland, New York and Philadelphia earning many Saturday games. The league will waive claims on catcher Henry of Washington, allowing him to join Boston of the National League.
Reports from the West say Joie Ray the Chicago flyer will skip Meadowbrook club games next month due to a recent return home and possible travel limits. The coming nation championships in 300 yards feature a strong race between George Dornell and James O'Brien, with Eddie Frick aiming to reclaim middle distance honors. Camp Shelby hosts division boxing championships thrilling the soldiers, with finals on Washington's Birthday and Al Smith leading Mohawk Athletic Club track members from New York.
New York Feb 13 The National Trotting Association approves rule changes requiring horses to be listed under their real owners names with published entries. Stable names may be used only if registered for a 250 dollar fee. Penalties for name or class changes now incur fines and back winnings must be returned before board review. Otherwise a record fee applies. Next Sunday weather permitting the captain will lead the men to Macomba Dam Park for a track jog.
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