Max Fitelson Shines in Bridgeport Victory Over Kent Collegians
The M. H. A. took the rubber game from the Kent Collegians 44 to 31 in a fast Madison Avenue halffloor game. Max Fitelson starred with 12 points from six field goals, while Anderson of the Collegians added 11 points on five field goals and a 15 foot shot. Mahrer contributed 11 for Kent as Wakeman Memorial beat Y M H A Separates 15 to 15 in the prelim.
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Mahrer
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Mooney
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Yale to announce 1923 gridiron plans early
Yale will fill gridiron dates early this year as Captain William Mallory and Yale officials gather input from the Board of Athletic Control faculty alumni and undergraduates. The return of Herbert Jones as head coach is assured by contract and student and alumni support.
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William Mallory
Board of Athletic Control
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Cubs Park to seat 81 thousand after renovation
Chicago’s new Cubs Park nears completion for the 1928 season boosting capacity from 17,000 to about 81,000. The first decked stand will be the largest in the country with 9,277 box seats 16,572 grandstand seats and around 5,000 bleachers. The 1914 steel and concrete structure was cut into parts and reconfigured with new sections filling the space.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Chicago Federal League
Cubs
Summerfield Boys Triumph in Final East Side League Game
Summerfield boys defeated Beardsley 22 to 10 in the East Side class B final at City gym yesterday afternoon. Innocent starred for Summerfield, scoring 12 of his team's points in the contest.
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Ivan Olson Signs Up With Brooklyn Club
New York Ireb 27 The Brooklyn baseball club has received the contract of infielder Olson who writes he is in fine shape and will report to Manager Robinson at Clearwater on March 5 Exhibition games are booked with the Philadelphia National League Club at Leesburg Florida for Monday March 19 and at Clearwater Florida for Friday March 23
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Johnny Weismuller to Go to England for Carnival
New York report says Johnny Weissmuller will travel to England to appear at the international water carnival in Blackpool on June 9. He sails May 22, and the British 220 yard championship event is set to pit Weissmuller against Swedish champion Arne Borg in a notable clash.
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England
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Ninois
Wonder
Blackpool
Weissmuller
Arne Borg
Wealthy Neighbor Seeks Formal Dinner With Disappointed Guests
A wealthy neighbor calls in a formal dinner invitation after two guests disappoint. The scene centers on social pressure and etiquette as the host arranges seating and responses. The piece reflects social mores and the tension of hosting a high profile event.
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Tate
Mathewson to Join Hub Chamber of Commerce
Christy Mathewson, president of the Boston Braves, will join the Boston Chamber of Commerce after a dinner today. He said the Chamber should take as great an interest in the city's major league affairs as does the St. Louis Chamber.
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Christy Mathewson
Boston Braves
Boston Chamber of Commerce
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St. Louis
Devon A C and Stratford to open series tonight
The Devon A C and Stratford Legion basketball teams meet tonight at Devon to start a fierce suburban championship series. Rivalry heats up as each side seeks the opening win with a return date set for tomorrow on Sterling Memorial floor. preliminary games feature Devonettes versus a girls squad.
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REMEUS 10 ATTEND STATE MEETING
The State Vocational Athletic League will meet at the State Trade School in Meriden tomorrow at 11 o clock. Reports from committees on schedule rules and dispute will be heard. The championship basketball trophy will be decided and the coming baseball schedule and school colors set. Charles H Remkus faculty athletic advisor will attend.
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State Vocational Athletic League
Meriden
Charles H. Remkus
Lane Centre team denies loss to North Eng Rovers
Fred Trudeau of the Sports Centre argues no official game occurred at Beardsley Park as the ice was poor. A pickup squad reportedly faced the Rovers in overtime, losing 2 to 1. Trudeau notes key players were absent and challenges a rematch for any stake.
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Bridgeport Telegram
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Beards’ Ey. Park
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Cecil Bridges
Marty Ryan
Wortley
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Bridgeport Trade to Meet New Britain in Key Race
Bridgeport Trade school to face New Britain Trade on Saturday at 10 AM in New Britain. The winner will break a three way tie with South Manchester in the State Trade School league. Benny Blade, recently eligible after joining from Bridgeport High, will start, filling the Burr vacancy. The apprentices also play Norwalk High that night as prep for the big game.
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New Britain
South Manchester
New Briain
Benny Blade
Bridgeport High School
Benny
Blade
Burr
Norwalk High School
Norwalk
Bridgeport New Britann
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Eterolio
Schmidt 18 Star in Red Men's Pin Busting League
The Braves won two of three games from the Scouts as the Red Men's League action continued last night. Schmidt of the Scouts rolled the Ingle single at 262 and Peer posted the high total, with scores to follow.
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Warriors
Hunters
Ingle
Peer
Nower
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Harris Post V. F. W. WINS PIN TROPHY
The Raymond W. Harris Post 145 V. F. W. of this city captured a silver loving cup from Norwalk V F. W. after winning two of three in bowling. Harris Post traveled to Norwalk last week and crushed Clammins Village. Norwalk did not appear for the return match and forfeited, leaving the cup with the local team.
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F. W
Norwalk
Clammins
Y W C A Team To Meet New Haven Quintet Friday Night
Phyllis Wheatley branch of the Y W C A and the Choral Group of New Haven clash Friday at the Boys club. Local girls brag of last win over Elm City team and aim to repeat. A preliminary game features the Crescents of the Boys club versus a New Haven junior quintet.
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Phylis Wheatley
New Haven
Elm City
Crescents
Y M H A Eagles Triumph In midget championship opener
The Y. M. H. A. Eagles defeated the Heroes of Zion 8 to 4 in the first game of a three game series for the midget championship on Monday afternoon at the Y. M. H. A. auditorium.
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Y. M. H. A. Eagles
Heroes of Zion
Red Men 10 Play Danbury Tossers on Norwalk Court
Norwalk February 27 Danbury Big Five meets Norwalk Red Men at Norwalk for the first game of a series. Danbury lists Smihag Norman and Swan son as forwards. The Red Men Separates start a five game series with M. H. A. Jr for Fairfield County championship. Red Men Separates also schedule Ridgefield game this week at Ridgefield.
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Danbury Big Five
Norwalk Red Men
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George Smihag
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Tairfield County
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Danbury Triangles Seek Games With Local Teams
The Triangle Five of Danbury seeks fixtures with any state team averaging 16 years old or younger. Interested teams should contact Manager McEyenary at Comstock Street, Danbury.
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McEyenary
Comstock Street
Passaic High to Visit Greenwich Soon
Greenwich reports Passaic High plans a late March visit for a basketball game. Passaic’s team, nicknamed the Wonder Team, previously defeated the local outfit 71 to 27 and praised Greenwich as the strongest opponent seen in Passaic this season.
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Greenwich
Wonder
Passac High School
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Jersey
Bowling Tourney Tonight at YY MGM A
The YY MG A bowling tournament opens tonight at eight with 20 entrants. The winner earns his name on the Directors cup and may gain permanent possession if he wins again next year. Entrants include J Marven J Addeligzi R Hickey Su Jacobs A Hawkins and others.
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Parker Plans June Greb Bout in Pittsburgh Windmill 10
Promoter Andy Parker announced plans to sign Harry Greb for a June bout versus Louis Bogash at the State street open air arena in Pittsburgh. Bridgeport A. A. faces lease and bleacher ownership questions as the event looms, with legal ownership disputes possible after June 1 lease expiry.
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Pittsburgh Windmill
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Pittsburgh
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Greb
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State Street Open Air
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Hilltop Girls Face Naugatuck High Saturday
Bridgeport High School girls basketball teams meet Naugatuck High for the second time this season. Hilltop changes at center and guard as Miss Drew steps in, Miss Waters moves to center, aiming to offset past guard trouble. The Naugatuck squad, known to upset rivals, could spoil Hilltop hopes again Saturday.
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Naugatuck Hife School
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Miss Roach
Miss Drew
Talen
Mildred Waters
Clark Wil
Merion High School
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Valley City Lassies
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Milton Susman
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Beattie Elected Staples Manager
Beattie named manager of Staples High baseball as the team opens the season in Westport. No coach secured yet. past team shows little experience. Key players include Dick Fallon and Ray Fallon, with Beattie and Wheeler among infielders and J Beatty in the outfield. Welch and Ly man may handle pitching and catching duties.
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John Brattie
Staples
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Norwalk H. S&s
Dick Fallon
Ray
Mitchell
Lyman
Burke
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