Tigers Triumph Over Meriden In Low-Scoring Tilt
Bridgeport Tigers upset league leader Meriden Maroons 8-5 at Roseland Palace. Key Tigers players Thompson Brown and Morrison led a sharp passing attack, with Thompson scoring three in the opening period. Meriden’s star Williams was held scoreless by strong Bridgeport defense as the Tigers rallied from behind to claim a thrilling win.
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Reading Club to Retain International League Franchise
New York Feb 24 AP Reading will keep its International League franchise under current ownership and rebuild with a largely new squad to contend this season. Baltimore magnate Wotham Ashton will lead a cooperative rebuilding plan after rejecting bids from Allentown and Montreal. A noted former star pitcher Magnusard may join as manager, with Ashton arranging acquisitions across three pitchers, two catchers, three infielders and four outfielders from several clubs including Buffalo Jersey City Rochester Toronto Newark and Baltimore.
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Man Holt
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Tigers to Battle Holyoke Tonight in Roller Polo Clash
The Bridgeport Tigers face Holyoke in a regular American Roller Polo League contest in Paper City tonight. It is the Tigers fifth game of the week, marking a demanding slate for the team in the circuit.
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Shamrocks Rally To Defeat Wolves In Waterbury
Waterbury rallied in the final period to beat New Haven 4 to 3. Sensational goaltending by Lovegreen limited the visitors after two first period goals. Scoring details and lineup names appear from the AP report on the Waterbury victory.
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Gottlieb wins Florida title in brilliant match
Beatrice Gottlieb of Wolf’s Jolllow Club New York defeats Mrs. R. Gipson of Fort Wayne Indiana 7 and 6 to capture the Miami women’s golf crown. Gottlieb led from the first hole, her long drives and sharp putting key as Gipson struggled to catch up. Gipson won only one hole on the first nine, and Gottlieb extended her advantage on the back nine, closing on the 13th. Gottlieb, in her first Florida season, showed consistent form and match-play prowess.
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Montreal Canadians Muple Leaf 2 Toronto Brown
Montreal Toronto game result noted with two goals against Leaf and Brown scoring. Boston University listed at 11. This brief item mentions teams and a scoring line in a terse update.
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Toronto
Congress out of Norwalk tourney coach announces
Coach Marty S Lyon of Congress High said the Congress varsity basketball team will not accept Norwalk Tech's invitation to join a county wide tournament. He called March 15 to 19 too late and expects a start by the tournament. Newtown high school will travel to Philgerort this afternoon to meet Congress in the Congress gym, a likely final clash amid season fatigue and hopes for a last win.
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DeMolay to Meet Milford Tonight
Local prep basketball notes indicate DeMolay schedules a game against Milford tonight. Players cited include standout forwards and guards, with Milford aiming to counter DeMolay’s recent strong stretch as the two teams vie for regional standings.
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Anything Can Happen In The Boxing Ring Today
The piece traces youth versus experience in boxing, spotlighting Stribling Kerlenbach and Slattery against veteran Mike McTigue. It notes rapid early starts burn out young fighters and lauds McTigue’s long arc of resilience as youth peaks collide with seasoned stamina. It cites historical parallels in boxing and other sports.
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Summerfield Jrs to Meet Regals in Local Clash
Summerfield Juniors host Faust Regals in a county junior basketball clash at Summerfield gym. Summerfield holds a prior victory and a home-court edge, with lineups including Widdop Dowding Wittenberg Southard Tamashinas Murphy Locke and Titman Sledge White Kuhl.
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Dempsey Enticed Back Into Tunney Elimination Match
New York February 24 The Herald reports promoter Tex Rickard states Jack Dempsey must win his way back into a title shot by entering the heavyweight elimination tournament and facing the eventual winner, should he wish to meet Gene Tunney again. Rickard notes no proposition has been made to Dempsey and that Dempsey has not replied recently.
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Y M C A Volley Team Wins Narrowly
The Noon gym squad of the Y M C A defeated Engine House No 3 in straight sets at the Y M C A court. Final scores show 16 10 in the first, 15 21 in the second, and 13 in the third, highlighting a hard fought match between named players from both teams. A separate note announces a state YMCA four wallet handball doubles tournament at New Haven YMCA on February 28 at 2 PM with Christopher Perkins and Dek August from Bridgeport set to compete.
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Bridgeport
Red Sox sign Quill to join southern training camp
William Quill, a southpaw pitcher and former Brown University player, is signed by the Boston Red Sox. Secretary Pricet announced the deal as Quill joins Vries in the squad preparation for next week’s southern training camp. Quill's home is near Worcester.
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Brassco Wins First Industrial League Championship
The Bridgeport Brass company Basketball team defeated General Electric 27 to 23 to claim the Industrial Basketball League title before a record crowd at the M C A. A. The Brasscos led 18 to 7 at halftime, with Exile Buswell delivering standout floor play and breaking up GE’s offense. Skerritts and Barney led Brassco scorers, while Mererola paced GE. A Locomobile game was forfeited.
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Davis to join Yankee spring training in the southland
George Kiddo Davis former Bridgeport High player departs with Yankee recruits for spring training in the southland. Also heading south are Davi Myles Thomas Eddie Phillips and Lou Gebriz, all former Hartern league stars, under Paul Kritchel, ex-Bridgeport manager.
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Kiddo) Davis
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Harvard Squash Team Loses to British Invaders
Harvard squash team, national champions, fell 3 2 to visiting British squad in Cambridge Massachusetts. Wax captain Frank Rawins absent. J Jackson and J Poat won for Harvard, while Bassett and Tieth Casanoye of the British team took wins. The British squad, led by Captain Victor Cagaler, defeated Harvard as the visitors prepare to meet top Bos players on Saturday.
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Corner Club Loses to Notre Dame Five
The Notre Dame team of the Boys' club defeated the Mesas Corner club team 33 to 21 yesterday afternoon. Feddock and Cutrufelto starred for the victors. The scores and names reflect a local youth game recap with emphasis on standout players.
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