Nurmi Praised as Greatest Runner by Boston Coach
Boston College coach John A Ryder lauds Paavo Nurmi as the greatest runner in history, drawing parallels to Ray and Rav in leg action and form. Nurmi’s performances at Madison Square and on Columbia board tracks are cited as proof of unmatched speed and endurance.
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Business Men Beat Cubs In Fairfield Bowling Match
At Red Men alley Fairfield Jan 18 the Business Men reversed last week’s results to defeat the Fairfield Cubs in a three-game bowling meet. Scores show Jake Hauser 90 103 Joe Hauser 82 99 Mike Urdas 87 11 John Hauser 87 104 and others. The teams will clash again Monday to decide the stronger squad.
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Mike Urdas
John Hauser
John Fedis
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Murphy Yo
Racing Results and Entries from Measured Thoroughbred Meets
Race card shows multiple events with 2 furlongs to 2 miles 79 yards claiming races for 2 year olds and up. Notable entrants include Honest Genrer, Elizabethtown connections, TAD tf, Hoagland, and Van Ayer. Results list times, weights, and participating stables, with several runners marked also ran.
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Furst
Bin
Fens
Ko Vian
Alibaba
Barnes
Lady Allen
Eugeie
Teese
Tersey
Omnin
Reora Reyer
Bameage Cine
Maore Piso
Raine
Tun
Edwards
Seathieh Lad
Fay Roberig
Quinan
Fiesta
Tandango Moss Mint
Yorkshire
Lady Moore Cadmus
Vanessa Wels
Beth Pain Inn
Hugh
Grey Tevek
Delhi
Agsie
Mand Treingeon
Ean Mack
Gran Scout
Rela
Elizabethtown
Connell
Snoehste Bradley
Roberts
Tina
Popshot
Yoo Hoo
Lady Rose
Nandicap Tinea
Cesson Ponce
Hoagland
Yana
Wilson
Logette
Tidwarda
Blarney Slone
Bauxérine
Dobson
Crack O'Duann
Gone Nayarit
Donnellan
Ld Young
Horse racing results at New Orleans and New Market races
Race summaries note maidens and four year olds with purses around 1000 dollars. Competitors such as Connolly Tamlatia Harvey Miss Baiena Qiee Maro Tea Tray Lasthone Geogette Medina Kate and Doctor are listed with odds, times, and weights, plus a court note and continued results on Page Twenty.
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Connolly
Dethi
Tamlatia
Harvey
Baiena Qiee
Maro
Leenterig
Miln
Schnelley
Aso
McAulife
Tima
Lasthone Geogette Juno
Medina
Fetts-fitty
Afisa
Kate
Elemping
Fou Lester Doctor
Huttey
John Q Kells
McAnis
Chemeverie
Jones
Tine
Tven
Anna Mars
Inet Tierney Ruth
Ifughes
Gighe Jolly
Theo Rajah Monistery
Dr Hiechman
Yelton
Leatherword
Har
Sacraments to Play Redmen Five on Friday
The Blessed Sacrament quintet meets the Norwalk Red Men Friday night at Blessed Sacrament Hall Huion Avenue. Sacraments enter confident after recent wins but expect a tough game with Mohawk and local league rivals.
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Norwalk
Three Fighters Loom Up for Kaplan's Crown
New featherweight champion Louis Kid Kaplan eyes non title bouts in California before outdoors season ends then plans to defend his title against Tex Rickard's pick from Babe Herman Bobby Garcia or Mike Dundee all among the leading challengers in New York Garcia Dundee and Herman emerge as the prime contenders for Kaplan's 128 pound crown amid lineup uncertainty and recent eliminations involving Gutierrez Lembario and Kramer
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California
Tex Richard
Richard
Tnie
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Babe Hereman
Bobby Garcie
Mike Dundee
Garcia
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Herman
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Gutela
Kramer
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Kaplin
Lembario
Soldier Boy
Camp Tollhire
Record crowd expected for Nuami run Friday big meet
A Western meet at Pasco Cara draws 6 909 attendance limit as Nuami headlines the first appearance with rival Dole RW and Vitali in a one and three fourth mile distance. Nuami aims for indoor marks in the mile and a half and three quarters and the mile prior to a broader motorcycle and bicycle show in New York City.
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Wile Vitali
Ray
Milford High Girls Undefeated Meet Bridgeport Title Clash
Milford High girls basketball remain undefeated as they prepare to meet Bridgeport, the defending state champions. Bridgeport must beat Milford to claim the title. Milford crushed Branford 67 to 6 earlier this season with Miss Sullivan leading scorers, nearing two points per game across three outings.
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F. Herting
Tilden and Richards Vie For Tennis Title Edge
Grantland Rice notes the enduring supremacy of Bill Tilden as he faces Vincent Richards, with Richards poised to challenge the champion. The piece assesses form, odds, and the unlikely path for new stars, while praising consistency, experience, and the value of long, disciplined development in sports careers.
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Watson Leading Community Team In Point Scoring
Fairfield January 13 Watton leads the Community basketball squad in points this season as eight players have stepped up in a strong 8-2-? record. Next game is Saturday at Legion Hall at 7 30 with Yale and Towne of Branford on the floor at 8 30.
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Luncheon Club Set to Bowl Friday Night at Red Men’s
Jaire Vele sian leads Tunchegn club bowling night at Red Men alleys Monday. Hutchison, manager, urges all members to speak with him to announce the team that will face Lions club in the annual series at Bridgeport. Lions beat Taunch horn last year but face Wallfielders as expectations rise for big wins.
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Planning Smoker At Fairyield First Week Of February
The American Legion, with Commander JT E Poole, plans a regional smoker and boat feature in the town hall during the first week of February. A committee has been appointed to finalize arrangements for what is billed as the best event of its kind in town.
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JT E Poole
Cincinnati Reds Rookie Pete Donohue Shatters 20-Win Benchmark
New York dispatch reports Pete Donohue, a 23 turning 24 year old rookie from Athens Texas, won 20 games in Cincinnati Reds first major league season. The piece notes his rapid rise from Christian Brothers College Fort Worth and his impact beyond pitching, underscoring the surprise achievement and the Reds’ early faith in his development.
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Original Celtica to face Red Men Tonight at Norwalk Armory
Norwalk broadcast says Original Celtica will play the Red Men Wednesday night at the Norwalk Armory after managers McGarrie and Furey resolved a booking dispute. The Celtics beat the Red Men on Christmas night, 26 to 24, and will feature Beckman McMahon Court Leonard Reese Meeker Holman Lonchak Mason Dehnert Cavanaugh and referee Mahoney. A preliminary between Bridgeport Athletics Five and Armor Five is also listed. Derby Big Five eyes bookings with Milford Norwalk and nearby towns.
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