State Lightweight Title Showdown At Skate Tonight
Currie fights Peterson in a semi final for the state lightweight crown at State Street Casino tonight. Peta August, favored to win, defends the title against Johnny Red Alien in a 17 round Bello. August targets Kid Kaplan next, while Currie seeks a shot at the New England lightweight title.
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New Haven
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Kid Kaplan
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Boyd Comstock to Aid Coaching Eli Tracksters
NEW HAVEN February 23 Boyd Comstock former USC track coach is appointed Yale coach for field event candidates a temporary post created due to Head Coach Johnny Mack illness He will begin coaching tomorrow under Acting Head Coach Ned Merriam
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Boyd Comstock
University of Southern California
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Johnny Mack
Comstock
Ned Merriam
Bridgeport Trade Scores Over Crosby in Bout Hopes
Reno Nev Feb 25 The illness of Walter Johnson’s young son delays the Washington Americans pitcher’s camp arrival. Stave Smith is a rising featherweight set to meet Georgie Day of New Haven in the opening bout. Reserved seats dwindled as fans anticipated tonight’s card.
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Bogash-McCarron
Kent Collegiants to Play Y M H A Here Tomorrow
The Kent Collegiants meet Y M H A on Madison Avenue hall floor for the rubber game. Both teams split two, Kent seeking their tenth straight win. Wakeman Memorial faces OS Separates in the preliminary. Local cast features regulars in uniform and a high tempo showdown.
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Wakeman Memorial
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Royak
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Stauss J. Schivartz
Ty Russell
Wesler
Holmes to Play Lawlor in State Tourney Showdown
Local cue artist Pan Holmes aims to climb from fourth to third place by facing Lawlor of Shelton in tonight’s state championship. A Holmes victory would pull him level with Lawlor for third and boost runner-up chances after Friday’s win over Waterbury’s Hanton. Standings show Lawlor at 1.800 and Holmes at 2.600 with others at Hammill and Hanlon.
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Shelton
Don
Holmes
Hanton
Waterbury
Hanlon
Hammil
Why
Bypt
Soccolli
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Baraquin
Derby
Police
Benoit
Meriden Girls Top Bridgeport In Key Hoop Battle
Meriden High School girls defeated Bridgeport High School 18 to 4 on Meriden’s home floor Saturday afternoon. Star scorer Miss Olsen led the Meriden attack with 14 points amid sharp passing from teammates as Bridgeport’s guards struggled to contain the height and speed of the Meriden lineup.
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Silver City
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Vans
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Oliver
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Olsen
Staples High to Play Congress High in Bridgeport
Staples High School will play Congress High School in Bridgeport tomorrow afternoon. Congress recently beat Staples in Westport. Magner, former Staples High School star and Holy Cross athlete, will coach the Congress team for the remainder of the basketball season.
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Congress
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Ate Onit High School
Holy Gennie
Arms Team Tops Dusty League Games Tonight
The Remington Arms bowlers hold a two game lead over Singer in the industrial league as standings show Arms at 15-6 and Singer 14-7. General Electric sits third with 9-2, while Harvey Hubbell occupies the basement. Highlights include 377 high single Miller Ideell and 641 high team, with Arms at 1693 for the team total. Tonight's schedule lists matches across alleys 1-8 including Locomobile vs Singer and Hubbell vs Remington Arms.
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Singers
General Electric
Harvey Mubbell
Miller
Ildu
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Jiemington Arms
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Bridgeport Brass
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Underwood
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Sarazen Denies Going to British Open Regardless of Briarcliff Lodge
Antonio Feb 25 reports say Gene Sarazen, national open champion, denied he would travel to England this year to compete in the British Open regardless of Briarcliff Lodge directors deciding to employ him as their golf professional.
Devon Stratford Title Series 10 Starts Wednesday
The inter town series between Stratford Region and Devon A C begins Wednesday on the Devon A C floor at eight o'clock for the Suburban championship. The second game is in Stratford the next day, with the third in Devon on March 7 and the final on March 8. Joe Waters referees. Contested lineups include Revon A, GC, Sheet Ford, Lewis, Clinton, O Rourke, Williams.
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Devon A. C
Devon Aa
Sterting Memorial
Devon
Joe Waters
Revon A
Sheet Ford
Lewis Clinton
O'Rourke
Williams
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Devonettes Claim County Title Despite Patchy Record
Milford reports the Devonettes lead in County play with a 1 win 2 loss 1 tie record after a disputed series with Catholic Community of Bridgeport. Manager Francis McTaggart asserts the Devonettes hold the county championship as they prepare for the site title. Remaining games with Bridgeport were refused by Catholic Community.
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Pairfield
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Fonts
Devon Girls
Catholic Community
New Canaan
Iran
Tevonettes
Devonettes
Hall Community
Tedeso to Fight Here March 5 in Bridgeport
Westport on February 25 reports Andrew Tedesco of Saugatuck training for amateur bouts to be staged at the Casino in Bridgeport on March 5. He faces an unknown opponent in the 128 lb class. Tedesco, a noted athlete, is a southpaw pitcher and slugging Westport baseball team member. The Kansas City club has granted veteran Leon Ames an unconditional release.
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Andrew Tedesco
Saugatuck
Bridgeport
Tedesco
Kansas City
Leon Ames
Stratford Keceys Vie For Pending Bowling Title
The Stratford Keceys hold a three game lead in the State Knights of Columbus bowling pennant and must win tonight’s postponed match with Naugatuck to seal the title. A loss could allow Bridgeport to tie, but Naugatuck’s form makes a three straight win unlikely. New Haven sits one behind the leader with Jers High dominating singles, while Maroney of Naugatuck leads the single-line and Bislow tops the Stratford three-game total.
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Columbus
Bridgeport Keceys
Stratford
Naugatuck
Tfhey
Bridgepom
Inddeux
Series Called Off In Independent Devon Match
The Devon A. C. and the Devon Independents canceled their championship series by mutual agreement until a later date due to Devon A. C. scheduling pressures. Neither side will field its best team while awaiting a redate.
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Devon
Devon A. C
Devon Independents
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