Clabby Compared With Finest Connecticut Middleweights of All Time
The Bridgeport Telegram recalls Jimmy Clabby as a top Connecticut middleweight contender, comparing him with Delaney and earlier greats like Simm Clady. It notes Clabby’s long career, 38 knockouts, 32 decisions, and his status as near champion while highlighting past bouts, titles, and his Australian middleweight claim.
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Bogash-Delaney
Connecticut
Simm Clady
Clabby
Jim Wise
Jack O'Leary
Jimmy
Frank Burns
Jack Delaney
New England
Jimmy Clabby
Tom Uren
Burns
Jimmy — Clabby
Coninedent
Pride
Serwick
Tipperary
Cabby
Jack Dempney
Bills Smith
New Haven
Jim
Eddy Ryan
Young Papite
Kid Hogan
Young O'Leary
Nervich
Dick Hart
Abby
Golf the only sport without age limit and limitless potential
The article argues golf uniquely permits participation from youth to old age. It contrasts golf with boxing and football, noting long athletic peaks and declines in other sports, while golf allows continued proficiency and even late career achievements. It cites examples like Bobby Jones and Walter Travis to illustrate longevity and mental discipline.
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Pobby Jones
Psoifers
Walter J. Pravis
Palm Benen
Howard Jones Backing Change To Summer Baseball Ruling
A Howard Jones statement urges modifying the summer baseball rule for college athletes. He argues current policies overstate risks of professionals competing in universities and favors allowing college players to work in summer baseball under certain limits to protect academic progress.
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Howard Jones
Town University
College Athletica
Tema
Fsil
Harvard expects Braden to be prominent factor in gridiron return
The piece recalls Harvard donor Bill Braden and the Braden family’s football lineage at Yale Princeton Dartmouth and Syracuse rivals. It notes George Braden’s wartime break and recent recovery at Harvard with his comeback planned for next autumn. The article highlights Braden’s past prep school fame and hopes he regains form to help Harvard’s eleven.
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Harvard
Bill Braden
Regina
Calla- Lana
Yale
Aig
Princeton
Robertsons
Partmouth
Syracuse
Eoupead
Bmiens
Morvard
Foy George Brysell
Mervard “Hall
Don Tourlel
Exeter
Andover
Louriv
Goonga ‘Braden
jAncover
Denon
Bre
Braden
Tani Piayer
Huye Vefort VT. S. A
Vent
Woresster Academy
George
Gams
Keystone
Youngs
George Braden
Dae
Deurpsey
Carpemiec
Europe
Willa
George Bernard Shaw
Jersey City
Shaw
Carpenticy
Hinkey Haines Named Assistant to Hugo Bezdek
Henry Hinkle Haines is named as assistant football coach at Penn State to succeed Br. C. Harrow who moves to Colgate. A Penn State graduate and product of the Behrle school of athletics Haines excelled in football basketball and baseball and captained the varsity nine. He previously played for the Yankees and had a stint at Gettysburg College.
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State College
Glenn Killinger
Keth
Haines
Varatty
Penn State
Tebanon Valley College
Vic Yankees
Pries
Devon to Play St. Joe Quintet
Devon A C team hosts St. Joseph's five of Bridgeport tonight at the clubhouse for a big basketball clash. St. Joe enters confident of ending Devon’s winning streak as a large crowd is expected. Preliminary game features local teams. dancing to follow.
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McTagsart
Devon A. CL
St. Joseph's
Bridgeport
Devon Selubhouse
Bt. Joes
Devonttes
Yommy Risse
Devonattea
Bridge- Park
Tayan
St. Joes
Myrtle Hose Company Forms Court Team
Milford February 2 at a Myrtle Hose Company meeting the firemen voted to enter sports. An athletic committee led by A M Foote organized a basketball team with Foote as captain manager and Peter Whalen as captain. The five challenge the Junior Chamber of Commerce Black Rocks Fairfield Legion Redmen or any other fast squad in Bridgeport.
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Milford
Myrtle Hoge Company
A. M. Foote
Wis Capson
Peter Whalen
Shallenge
iCommerce
Black Rooks
Fairfield
Lijgioy
Redsten
Bridgeport
Professionals and Amateurs Face Off in Early Sports Debate
A long column debates professionalism in sport, praising figures like Christy Mathewson and Benny Leonard while criticizing amateurs who hide payments. It contrasts pro and amateur ethics, notes Dempsey and Ruth among top open-sport stars, and reports on Australian Davis Cup trials and early season ball.
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Gould
Christy Mathewson
Iris Speaker
Kim Barnes
Jock Hutchison
Wille Hoppe
Benny Leonard
Cleun Ay Banking
Lhs
Britton 15 DUE FOR BEATING IN BOUT WITH LEONARD
New York February 21 Old Mr Eck Striven, the cleverest boxer, plans a bout with Benny Leonard for the welterweight title. They had been set for St Patrick's Day at Madison Square Garden, but date and place were reconsidered. Leonard keeps the St Patrick's Day date and looks toward other bouts.
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New York
Fep
Eck Srtivon
Lative
Zelle
Rsk
Benny Leonard
Shelva
Madison Square Garden
St. Patrick’s
Ha Garden
van Googie
Leonard
Charley White
Chicago
Willie Jackson
Lew Tendlar
Philadelphia
Davy Shade
California
Teonarit
Ana Altoosh
Ais
Old Inc
Jack
Leonard Ie
Britton
Dave Shade
Benny
Fanny
Brittot
Shade
Hasid
Ibrittom
RISBANE COMMENTS ON DUNDEE V FRUSH TITLE CHALLENGE
Near York Feb 21 Featherweight champion Johnus YXbate voices strong views on Johnny Dundee and Danny Frush. He argues Dundee must first face Frush before a title shot, criticizes Dundee's tour plans, and notes Frush’s manager has offered Dundee 10000 dollars plus 20100 on a side bet if Frush wins.
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York
Johnus Yxbate
Tohnny Dundes
Dunder
Danny Frush
Jomon Dundee
Dundee
Frosh
Tommy Meliity
Frugh
Rush
Rug
Waisa
MocGinty
Sokol Five Triumphs Over Oriole Team
Sokol five defeated the Oriole team at Sokol Hall in a brisk basketball game. The surface and passing play shaped the contest as both sides pressed for scoring chances.
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SOKOL
Oriole Team
Aye Sokol
de- Wearnattees
al Sokol Hall
Jennings blocks Delaney bout with Rose and Greb offer
Al Jennings, manager of Tack Delaney, refuses to stage Delaney vs Hugh Ross or against Harry Greb. He accuses promoters and managers of pressuring fighters, cites a Boston inquiry and notes Delaney will need more time before facing Greb. Jennings vows to block the Rose bout and any promoter attempts in the state.
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Jennings
Hugh Ross
Jack Delaney
Harry Gree
Tack Delaney
Hughie Rose
al Jennings
Manecer
New England
Delaney
Morning Telegram
Ross
Park City
Glughle
Louis Bogash
Roca
Jack Skolian
New York Telegraph
Denninga
Thin Chy
Panama
Snyone
Slaney
Ithini
Arts
Providence
Holyoave
Fall Rivers
Douace
Jennim
Alex.Mclean
Boston
Harry Greb
Greb
Big Program for N England Horse Racing Fans
Boston report from a New England racing banquet highlights plans for larger purses and reduced entry fees to attract top horses and boost patronage. Promoters from fairs and circuits back a strong Bay State season with early closing purses, plus Maine and Goshen links noted as key racing hubs. Walter Cox comments on stable strength at Goshen and possible shift toward midseason success.
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Boston
Bay State
New England
Alec
Brockton Fair
Prine
Condi
Maine
Walter Cox
Hig Stable
Goshen
N. Y
Mike
Cox
Kes
Thare
Gran‘ite State Park
Daver
Water golf latest in sporting fads
Feb 21. Tater Fale is the newest entrant to agratic spars with rapid advances in tech vel ifrov lock Foaehiron. Reitish ante ctempion suggests growing interest as water golf gains traction in sporting circles.
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Tommy Uren
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Crabby
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Jill Smith
America
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Peaser
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Jack Britton
Colless
Turing
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Jeaveyhe School
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Hinkey Haines
Hugo Bezdek
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Myrtle Hose Company
Madison School
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Andy D. Altieri
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Jay Gould
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Loita Stoddard
Charley Paddock
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