Tigers Meet Wolves in New Haven Tonight in Roller Polo
In New Haven tonight and Waterbury tomorrow, Bridgeport stalls fourth as Thompson may return. Watsons and New Haven clash while Waterbury faces Bridgeport with Neale likely to appear. A schedule lists Holyoke, Meriden, Bridgeport and New Haven games amid league shifts and local notes.
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Rt New Haven
Hawley High Beats Bethel in Boys Game at Newtown
Hawley High School boys won over Bethel High 21 to 18 in a tight Friday contest at Newtown with Leonard and Wood leading Bethel. Hawley girls defeated Bethel 33 to 3 as Miss Kiernan and Miss McGinfastzer supplied scoring support. Bethel second team edged Hawley second 14 to 10. Large crowd from Newtown attended at Gransy Plains school gym.
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Bethel
Bethel High School
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Oan Loys
Kahne Anit
Teenman Stirrin
Williams Still Leading Scorer In Polo League
Williams of Meriden tops the American Roller Polo League with 163 goals, leading Duggan of Bridgeport who has 148. Pierce of Meriden tops assists with 403 points to 307 for Steve Pierce of Meriden. League table lists players from Meriden Holyoke Bridgeport New Haven Waterbury and others with goal totals and rushes.
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Meriden
Bill Duggan
Bridgeport
Duggan
Steve Pierce
Meriden Ahah
Willams
A. Pierce
Davies
New Haven
Stiubin
Holyoke
Welch
Waterbury
Briaxeyo
Pierye
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Williams
Taubin
Hart
Boucher
Probe into Ticket Scandal in Delaney Fight Opens
In New York on February 26 a probe into a ticket scandal surrounding the Delaney fight begins as Sterling and Maplewood Five prepare for a preliminary game. McNally leads state license inquiries while J Targy and Colonel Vader also push investigations as Storting’s Boys Club hosts the prelude to the Bickerers Star and Shuford Blues clash.
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Sullivan Backer Secures Marathon Swim Support
In Long Roach California on February 2 GAP reports backer funds of 25000 dollars for Sullivan’s marathon swim. The plan covers a race from Carling Island with June 30 to July 14 dates, tied to a ground event and a notable sponsor.
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Calif
Deay
Lowel Mass
Magles
Pedro
Dempsey undecided on future boxing plans after illness
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, recovering from blood poisoning in his left arm, said his plans are indefinite. He had not been advised of a proposed outdoor bout with Jim Maloney of Boston, promoted by Tex Richard, and will decide after recovery whether to continue boxing or retire. Dempsey regards Maloney as a leading heavyweight contender after his win over Jack Delaney in New York last Friday.
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Jack Dempsey
Jim Maloney
Boston
New York
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Dempsey
Maloney
Jack Delaney
Lockwoods Defeat Wallingford Team In Narrow Win
The Lockwoods defeated Wallingford by a final score of 41 to 31 in a fast contest at Wallingford Saturday night. The game featured strong defense and key baskets from both sides as the teams traded leads.
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All Wallingford
Salisbury Man Wins New England Ski Title
Trattleboro Vermont February 20 AP Chris Holdabten of the Salisbury Conn Outing Club was judged the best combined cross country ski rider and ski jumper in the New England championships. He won the boys class ski jumping title and placed second in Class B. Heidahlen finished 11th in the ten mile cross country race. Holdabten’s all around ability secured the New England States crown.
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Vallver 2 Brooklyn Wanderers I in American League Soccer
A soccer match in the American League features Vallver securing a 2 0 victory over the Brooklyn Wanderers I. The result highlights Vallver's offensive edge and Brooklyn Wanderers I's defensive lapse in this league outing.
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Brooklyn Wanderers
Central High Battery Men Rounding Into Shape Under Reilly
Central High's indoor battery practice enters week three as around 40 candidates train under Coach Eddie Reilly in Iron Terrace gym. The 1927 squad features a father son coaching duo and aims for an all state schedule with games against Carmel, Fairfield, Stamford, and Greenwich. outfield depth remains thin.
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Amateur Bouts in Stratford Tonight at Sterling Hall
Amateur boxing events take place at Sterling Memorial Hall tonight at 7 30 p m Promoter Billing Roe says amateurs can register there with a selection from Bridgeport and New Haven lists guiding pairing of hopefuls Lefty Flynn a 135 pound newcomer with three K O s faces a rival in the program The chosen fighters from Bridgeport include Teranklin Garrett Willie LaCroix Ted LaCroix and others while New Haven entrants feature Jack Carson Johnny Sorcco Larry Miller and more
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Nick McGuiness
Eddie Moore
Jimmie Ross
Eddie Kelly
Joe Bush
Jammy Kraft
Eddie Brody
Mickey Packns
Charidy Godson
Joe Geste
Joe Nagy
Willie Cooper
New Haven
Jack Carson
Johnny Sorcco
Larry Miller
Joe Drane
Johnny Andrews
Tim O'Connor
Nuve
Hickesly
Jommie Moe
Bothy
Paris Race Opening Draws Large Crowd Despite Rain
Paris February 20 crowds turned out at Auteuil for the first Sunday racing of the season despite snow and rain. A 49,000 franc prize card featured the Way’s, with Ortave Tiemhere’s 3: geau and Jilemi Couvras’ nytravian winning two featured events, a sleeple chase with only their starters.
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Auteuil
Ortave Tiemhere
Geau
Jilemi Couvras
Jake Schaefer Beats Hoppe In Exhibition Match
New York AP report shows Jake Schaefer dominating Wile Hoppe in a 490 to 269 exhibition billiards score. Schaefer won eight of ten racks and led early, while Hoppe struggled but delivered several strong shots, highlighting a lively display for an 18.0 block audience.
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Jake
Sehaefer
Hamnton
Wile Hoppe
Holder
Sehnfer
Yayed
Finn Seyre
Schaefer Eliek
Vorgn
Schaefer
Amateurs Box at Y M C A Tonight Exhibition
Local youths and friends present an athletic exhibition at the Y M C A in the Joiwer gymnasium at 2:00 PM. Bouts feature Anthony Cuok Johnny Elis Leslie Tyler Mark Tena Phil Espovite F Hubble and others with aerial and bar routines by Louisura Knight Clark Richard Deidrickson Conrad Lesnesk Fazekas tumbling act Pope's gym.
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Three Contests in Boys Club Senior League Tonight
Three games highlight the Boys Club Senior League as a tight race for first place unfolds at the Boys Club. Centers meet Hangers, Sterl ng faces Victors, and Brooklawns clash with Maolewoods, all tipping off at 7 o clock.
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Maolewoods
Essex Lose Second Game of Series to Orientals
The Essex team fell 34 to 24 in the second game of a five game series against the Orientals of New Rochelle. The fourth game is set for Red Mews Hall Thursday night as locals aim to even the series.
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American Brague Soccer Providence 1s Bethipker
Providence team narrowly defeats Bethipker in a tense matchup as goals and saves define the contest. Neither side gains a decisive advantage until late in the second half, with key plays shaping the final result.
Smith to Face Tough Foe in Lord Friday Fight Card
Blake Ruth bypasses salary aims as premier boxing card in Tot Springs features Steve Smith returning in pursuit of a possible bout with Al Coley. Smith meets Eddie Lord in a stern Connecticut clash while Macklin eyes a comeback and a shot at Bridgeport fame. Also on the bill are Frankie Civanaugh vs Jim Roberts and a Wagner–Lombardy rematch with Doug Pudell facing Joe De Musco.
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al Coiley
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Eer
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Stews
Ogter Macklin
Jon Hirris
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Sarazen Frays Hagen In Special 36 Hole Match
In Miami on February 20 AP reports Walter Hagen, defending national professional golf champion, led Gene Sarazen by three holes after 18 in a 36 hole match. Morning play was windy and cloudy with a late swing. the match ended tied. Officials swapped schedules, with 18 holes to be played Friday at Sanford and the remaining 18 at Hagen’s home course next Sunday.
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Maloney Arrives in Boston After Surprise Victory
Boston February 20 AP Two women injured as Jim Maloney returns from defeating Jack Delaney in New York crowds swarm the station concourse. Police shield the boxer and escort him with his father to a taxi then whisk him to his home in Framingham where his wife and two young daughters await.
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South Stallion Railroad
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Ton
Jack Delaney
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Maloney
Tom
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Chess Masters Fail to Finish Majority of Games
New York dated report says six players in the international tournament completed only one decisive game among the second round. Marshall and Vidmar drew, Capablanca failed to finish Nimzowitsch, Alekhine and Spielmann adjourned after 40 moves, leaving Capablanca, Marshall, Vidmar tied for first with 1.5 points. Alekhine and Nimzo-Nemizernish trailed.
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Milan Vidtwar
Jugo Slavia
Joss Ro Capablanca
Utehelder
Caen
Auren Ni
Movie Directors May Offer Ruth Enormous Salary
Los Angeles Feb 20 Ruth Babe Puth may sign a long term movie contract at five times his baseball offer if he stays. First National Pictures reports Ruth enjoys Roscoe Arbuckle in the script and is energetic on set. Director Ted Wilde praises his punctuality and cooperation as Ruth negotiates with Colonel Ruppert in New York for a salary around 25000 plus a share of gross sales.
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Pelures
First National Pictures
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Roscoe Arbuckle
Thompson
Ted Wilde
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