McCann signs new outfielder and Walters joins Bridgeport
Baseball manager Gene McCann signs James W Walters a local semi pro slugger for a tryout with Bridgeport aiming to strengthen the Eastern League roster. Gillespie a Reds farmhand may join. no contracts signed yet as Newfield Park lease negotiations continue with O Rourke heirs expected to yield a deal.
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Red” Gillespie
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Independents Vie in Final Rout Sunday Time
The Devon Independents close their basketball season this Sunday with a final game against Wakeman Memorial of Southport. Wakeman has defeated all opponents this season including Devon. Farmers aim to avenge an earlier loss. The Devon Jrs meet Way side Colts in the prelim at 2 50.
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Passaic Grabs 101st Straight Victory in rout
Passaic High School extended its season long win streak by routing Englewood High 158 to 18 in Public New Jersey on February 14. Star forward Yamas led with 28 points, adding five fouls as the team tallied a dominant performance.
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Englewood High School
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Yamas
Passaic
Stratford High School
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Stratford, A. & & Piz
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Slootmake
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Sullivan
Matthex
Robi
Lenard
Payne
KACEYS 70 MEET PREVIEW SATURDAY NIGHT
The local Knights of Columbus basketball team faces Presentation Crown of Brooklyn Saturday seeking a fifteenth straight win. The Crown, touted stronger than Original Collegians, has not yet sent a lineup. Catholic Community girls meet Devonettes in the prelim, each with a win over the other this season.
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Ansonia Legion Defeats Devon Six In Tight Duel
Ansonia Legion edged Devon six by 29 to 28 at Devon gym last night. Davidson led Ansonia with notable shooting from the floor, counting nine points including several from the 17 foot mark. Devon Tre beat Stratford Stars earlier in the prelims.
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Htratford
G C Girls Seek Action In County Rivalry
The Catholic Community girl team challenges all rival squads in the city or state and will travel for games. They accuse Devonettes of refusing to close the Fairfeld county championship, leaving the score tied at five to five with a big game pending. Teams wishing to arrange games may contact Carrie Gerald at 270 Broad Street or Noble agon sted.
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Lassies
Carrie Gerald
Broad
Noble Agon Sted
Webster Five and Wheeler Score in West Side Tilts
In the West Side class boys league at Maplewood gym yesterday Wheeler defeated Madelon 10 to 9, while Webster led by five and rolled up a high score, defeating Columbine 88 to 6.
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Stratford Legion To Play Tonight
Stratford American Legion faces the Black Rocks at Sterling Hall Stratford in a top suburban clash. The Rocks bring a star-studded lineup and fast pace as the Legion travels to Fairfield Saturday for a campus test with a strong crowd and heated history between the teams.
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New York A C Bows Out of Titular AAA Indoor Meet
The New York Athletic Club will not be represented at the national AAU indoor championships in Buffalo prompting the first nonparticipation in club history. No official reason given though reports say discontent with AAU management influenced the decision. Star athletes Jack Sellers and Otto Wanzer have informed the AAU they will not attend the meet.
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Bogash Cancels Bout With Palmer Over Injury
Boxing card in New York sees Patsy Bogash cancel February 22 bout with Andy Palmer after shoulder injury sustained against Jack McCarron last Tuesday at the Casino. Bogash plans a return when recovered, while Palmer to be matched later in New York. Other Danbury card details include Eddie Ginty vs Red Cottrell eight rounds and a planned February 26 main event Johnny Red Allen vs Pete August with regional interest high.
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Pete August
Réd
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Auguet
Andy Parker
Johnny Mason
Jim Bones
Bey
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Panama Barney
Ed Daly
Eq Keeley
Kaceys Bowl Naugatuck Team Here Tonight
The Patk City council Knights of Columbus will roll their postponed match with the Naugatuck Kaceys tonight at Washington Park bowling alleys. Bridgeport must win three straight strings to regain leadership of the state K of C league. Stratford lost two games to the Derby pinbusters on Tuesday and trails the rosiers by a small margin. Jumping Jim Kelly's men host the New Haven Kacey pin toppers on Saturday in Elm City. Derby crew set to perform at the local sub rooms Sunday afternoon. Lineups include Bridgeport Waurgatuck Kelly Woods Malone O'Connor Kana Writzgerald Pastor y Marty Dewey Maroney.
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Marty Dewey
Maroney
Harper's Bowlers to Bristol for retry match
Joe Harper will take his Bridgeport All-Star bowling team to Bristol tomorrow night to bowl the New Departure team a retry game on the Endee House alleys. The Harperites won the last match and expect to best the Bristol team again in pin toppling.
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Bridgeport
Bristol
Endee House
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Pattern Makers Rally to Beat Draughtsmen 21 18
In the Trade School league at the Boys Club yesterday Halverson starred for the Pattern Makers with 11 points as they defeated the Draughtsmen 21 to 18.
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Pattern Makers
Halverson
Alpines and Tube Tossers Tie in City League
Alpines and American Tube and Stamping Co. remain tied for first in the Board of Recreation Senior basketball league after four wins for the Alpines and three for the Tubes. In the Junior league No 1 the Athetics lead with four straight victories, while St Joseph Triangles follow with three wins and one loss. Standings show Senior CHS cage W L PC Alpines Amer T & Co 50 East and Bigs 3 4 Park City Lg Bankers 1 3 Usines & fern 4 Junior Recreation League Athenes 4 St Joseph Trians 3 Remingtons La Travellers Fairmounts Blue Birds.
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Lakeman Coaching Bh. Track Team
Despite no coaches formally appointed for high school athletics track practices are held Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at the General Electric plant hall. Earl Lakeman leads workouts, replacing Kenneth Robine after Robine's suspension, with Janetuan Lakeman as assistant and likely to take over the team responsibilities for the remainder of the term.
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Rumor Harry Lyons to Coach Hilltop Team Rest of Season
Rumor circulating in Wigs and school circles says Harry Lyons, long a guide to Congress High School basketball, may coach Bridgeport High School for the remaining five weeks of the season. Action pending a conference between Director Wert and Superintendent Cortright.
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Babe Ruth Practices At New Yankee Stadium
New York report says Babe Ruth tests the new Yankee Stadium by swinging his bat and driving several balls over the outfield stands. Ruth will depart for Hot Springs to take baths before joining the club in New Orleans for the spring workout on March 7. Wally Schang and all Yankees pitchers also head to Hot Springs.
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Demolay Tossers to Play Presby Pirates Tonight
The De Molay five aim to halt the Presby Pirates winning streak at Presbyterian hall. Presbys travel fast and Demolays seek quiet opposition to stop their scintillating teamwork. Athletic Five and Pioneer Juniors provide the preliminary thrills.
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Girl's League forfeits multiple games this week
Forfeiting games continue in the Board of Recreation league as the Telephone girls cancel a match against Kossuth High School maids and Rambler girls due to issues with Stratford Legionettes. This marks the seventh forfeit of the week in the girls league.
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Telephone Girls
Kossuth High School
Rambler Girls
Stratford “Legionettes
Zeb Terry Goes On Cubs Retired List
Zeb A. Terry veteran infielder for Chicago Nationals was placed on the voluntary retired list by the Cubs per Baseball Commissioner Landis. Terry previously played for the Chicago Americans and later the Nationals. he is reentering business on the Pacific coast and wished to retire from baseball.
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Zeb A. Terry
Chicago Nationals
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Landis
Terry
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Pacific Coast
Grace Kemple Sets Eye On Title Race In New York
Grace Kemple will be the sole Park City entrant in the state senior swimming championships to be held in New York on February 11. Anna Baum, holder of most state titles, will not compete due to illness and training lapse.
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Park City
I Yard
New York
Anna Baum
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