Eastern League Seeks Providence Backing Amid War Strife
Springfield, Feb. 23. The Eastern League, sole New England minor circuit, pushes to keep a Providence club in the fold as leaders weigh war impacts. Leaders debate Tuesday’s missed Providence backing, possible league entry arrangements, and whether Portland stays with or without the circuit, while O’Neil presses for Grays backers and Lawrence’s fate hangs on Providence’s status.
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Soccer Fans Eager as Season Opens in New England
The piece notes the early spring start for church leagues with games planned for March 3 in Manchester and Bridgeport. It mentions A. F. A. cup action in Jacony, Pa, with Tie W Findson A. A. facing Disston A. A. in the third round and references player movements, including Alex Odd joining Paterson F. C. and ongoing plans for an Ireland versus England charity international in New Bedford. It also covers wartime ties, local practice in Seaside Park, a postponed Knights of Columbus benefit due to flooded grounds, and tributes to players Chadwick and Kilroy among others.
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Land of the Roses
Fight for Sunday Ball in New York Proceeds
The Sunday baseball fight in New York advances as officials push plans for Yankees and Giants to play Sunday games in Newark to capture Sunday revenue. The piece notes moves to move Giants and Yankees Monday home games across the river, mentions Heinie Wagner and Johnny Evers, and references other veteran players and trades amid ongoing league talks.
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Boxing Chatter From Pittsburgh To Boston Bouts
A jumble of boxing notices from Boston to Pittsburgh mentions Charley Pitts in Pitts burgh booked for an all match next Thursday. Billy Hogan has not finalized his card for March 11 at Union Boat club. William De Foe praised by Providence spaners for work against Phinney Boyle. Deputy Mearshal Barnes orders Chiconee club closed near Springhold. Pete Hartley declined a Derby club offer. Terry McCovern mourned, attending the former champ’s funeral. Walter Moire set to appear next month in Boston against a Bay State lightweight. Jock Dempsey doubts Jess Willard, while Willard plans another tour. Lew Tencher and Pete Hartley set for Boston on March 4. Leo PP and Pete’s marriage partner signed for Hartley. Bagley meets Billy Hogan and New Haven promoters. Talks of Burns vs Britt at New Bedford a week from Monday. Bradley and Wilsonia eye match with a light 128-pounder. Washington's Birthday calm on civil public note. John Weekley drops idea of Philadelphia boxing. AL Sibert training for Frankie Burns bout on March Td.
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Pete Martley
Leo PP
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Benny Walger
New Haven
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Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Frankie Britt
New Bedford
Leo Bradley
Frankie Wilsonia
Lever
Prankie
Washington
Jhn Weekley
Philadelphia
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New Belford
Princeton Nips Columbia in Intercollegiate Meet
Princeton swimming team defeated Columbia in an intercollegiate meet here today. Princeton swept all events except the 20 yard dash won by Rogers of Columbia. Columbia also won the water polo match 24 to 14.
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Toledo Wins Bid to Host A B C Meet in 1919
Cincinnati, Pek 22. Toledo was elected convention and tournament city for 1919 at the American Bowling Congress annual meeting. Robert W. Brown of Louisville and New York was chosen president. Prize money totals 30,970 with awards for five man teams, two man teams, and individuals. Notable standings include W. Smith of St. Louis and I. Oetken of St. Louis moving into top positions in individual events. Wagner of Newark won the individual 680 and Neuberth Colts led the five man team with 2,730.
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Bridgeport Fives Open With Gilbert Prep This Afternoon
Bridgeport High School basketball meets Gilbert Prep this afternoon in Winsted. Captain Kennel leads a hopeful lineup as Bridgeport seeks a second win after a loss to Stamford earlier in the week.
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Bridgeport High School hockey trounced by Canterbury
Bridgeport High School lost to Canterbury Prep School 8 to 0 in New Milford. Canterbury, outmatched in weight and age, faced an unusual rail-bound puck setup but still dominated both ends. Bridgeport’s defense improved late, while Canterbury opened with six goals in the first half and added two in the second.
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Local Kennel Wins Prize in New York Show
Top of the World kennels at 208 Fairfied avenue won multiple prizes at the Westminster Kennel Club Show in Madison Square Garden. Miss Ruth Nichols owned the winning dog, taking first prize and best in show plus best female, while Greenwich Kennels and Peer Gant of Greenwich won in puppy and debutante classes.
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Tash Defends 125-Pound Title In Indoor Festival
Tash Beats Spivack to hold city amuleur 125-pound championship. The event, part of the annual indoor athletic festival, also features Christi Lava defeating W Gibbs, Robert H Grasson instructing fencing, Louis Forte city champion exhibition with Marchal Wiery, and boxing exhibitions by Kontay Allen and J Jateian.
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Grimy King County Farewell for Terry McGovern Ex-Champion
Terry McGovern once world featherweight champion dies at Kings County Hospital Brooklyn after family care. Survived by wife and son Joseph. brother Hughie and Philly. Born March 21 1879 in Brooklyn he won the title in 1900 by stopping George Dixon, later losing to Young Corbett. Career highlighted by bouts with Hoff, Nelson, Britt, Palmer and others. later faded from health. He earned an estimated fortune, spent freely, and received a Madison Square Garden benefit from Sam Harris.
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Charley Phelps Breaks Record at Indoor Golf Event
Charley Phelps of Brooklawn breaks his own amateur indoor golf record at the American Hardware course with a 79 set the previous day by A Hayward of Weatogue. Phelps then carded an 8 44 8445 5 4-41 on the return, signaling strong form for coming competitions. Robert Baldwin of Brockton, serving as second lieutenant in the American artillery in Paris, has been selected for the French artillery test amid expected promotion news. A second indoor match between Haywood, Phelps, Rev. Carpenter, and Ajax Baldwin ended in an even split, drawing notable local interest.
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