Battling Kunz Defeats Chic Brown In 20 Round Thriller
New Haven January 21 Special Battling Kunz state lightweight champion defeated New England champion Chic Brown in a 20 round affair before 7000 fans at the Arena. Kunz dominated from the start and the verdict was given on a clear decision after a grueling, evenly contested bout with no knockouts. Brown’s fans faced a harsh result as Kunz delivered relentless pressure and proved superior in stamina and aggression throughout the match.
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Norwalker
New Haven
Brown
Hartley
North
Currie
Roger Ferri
Battling Kunz
Chic Brown
New England
Nutmes
Fitzgerald
Kunz
Lad
Norwalk
Bat
Bules
Ixunz
Cuic Brown
Cho
Norjwalker
En Haven
Kynz
Chie
Chaign
Three Cushion Championship Clash Faces Postponed Dates
Alfredo de Oro and August Kieckhefer schedule a three cushion carom title match at Bryant hall, delayed from January 26 to January 31 February 1. dispute over venue and consent risks forfeits as legal residence rules govern the event. Spectator feats feature Welker Cochran and Handless George Sutton impressively balkline masters.
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Alfredo de Oro
August Kieckhefer
Bryant Hall
Kieckhefer
Kreckhofer
Chicago
Boxing card and wrestling at Y M H A smoker
A two six round all star boxing card is set for tonight at the Y M H A headquarters 181 State street Bridgeport fiftic followers will see bouts featuring Johnny Cohan versus Young Duean Johnny Sharpe versus Preddie Nitchie Marty Morris vs Young Lenny and Young Doubhy against The Unknown in four round clashes An added wrestling match pits Barney Tash against Young Reich Le yinsky referees and Joe Smith times the bouts Larry Willigins handles announcements before he ships out February 16.
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Bridgeport
181
State Street
Battling Leyinsky
National Army
Camp Devens
Joe Smith
Uevinsky
Larry Willigins
United States Army
Johnny Cohan
Young Duean
Johnny Sharpe
Preddie Nitchie
Marty Morris
Young Lenny
Park City
Baseball Bits on Reserve List Contracts and Player Snags
Gobby Quinn sent out contracts to 34 St Louis Browns reserve players while George Sisler remains off the list on a long term deal. Manager Robinson hopes Burleigh Grimes shines against the Giants after Pirates defeat history. Rei Ames aims to extend a five game winning streak into 1918. Lee Magee Jimmy Austin and Trnie Johnson earned last year’s pay. Palmer and Williams linked to spring rosters. Chase looks to start a regular major league run.
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Gobby Quinn
St. Louis Browns
George Sisler
Rei Ames
Lee Magee
Jimmy Austin
Trnie Johnson
Golfers and the New Order in Wartime Thinking
The piece comments on daylight saving and wartime fuel concerns, noting golfers skeptical of time changes. It mentions Bloomfield club Detroit renovation, fuel shortages affecting auto plants, and a storm shelter in Florida with widespread telephone stations for war readiness.
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Garfields
Bloomfield Club
Detroit
Lake Huron
Florida
Florida Keys
Busy Week Ahead for Bridgeport High Team
Bridgeport high school prepares for a tough schedule with games Friday against Wilby and Saturday against New Haven. The track team trains under Manager Murray, with possible outside coaching hire. Swimming sessions continue daily at MWL A pool under Coach Jenkins as extra meets are planned to prevent rust. Hockey aims to arrange a game with Hosrntian next Saturday. Canterbury is on the schedule a week away, with possible changes if opponents cannot be arranged.
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Pierre Maupome
Chasenger
Cannefax
Kieckhefer
Faljen
M.A. C
Bridgeport
Wilby
New Haven
Waterbury
New Leaven
Aanager Murray
L. A
Jenkins
Trey
Canterbury
Tiesenbaum
Urey
Blue Ribbon Danbury Game Canceled by Fuel Order
The Blue Ribbon basket ball team in Washington sanctioned by the fuel administrator had to cancel their scheduled game with the Danbury five of the Connecticut State League at Celont hot tonight. Local fans expect disappointment as East Wednesday at Danbury had led the league and hoped for revenge. Colnhat hall remained open for dancing yesterday, but was closed to comply with Garfield's one day closing order.
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Washington
Blue Ribbon
Danbury
Celonin
Loreal
Msaregin
Colonhat
Inaclaig
Garfield
Harness Racing News and Notes 2:10 pacers and trotters listed
A summary of last year’s calvary of performers in harness racing notes 7 trotters and 17 pacers reaching 2:10 or better per the American Sportsman. Mary Putney led the trotters at 2:04 3-4 with several others clocking sub 2:08. Mentioned sires Axworthy and McKinney died. Dispersal bargains from C G Billings’ stud emerge as buyers swap horses and foals. Future Grand Circuit hopes include Anne Guy and Harvest Lad as trainers PM Murphy prepares. Mars Jr and Hal Boy highlight long careers and earnings while Windsor meeting purses total 8800 are announced.
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Mary Putney
Wereno
Charley Herr
Bir Malden
Ruth McGregor
Arion
the Lark
Adbell M
Coder
Jim Thorpe
Wolverine
Axworthy
McKinney
Gerb's Boxing Career Highlights From 1804 Era Compiled
A compact record of Irish German American boxer Gerb detailing bouts, opponents, venues, and outcomes from 1914 to 1917. Includes Knocouts, decisions, no decisions, and notable opponents like Red Cumpston, George Chip, Mike Gibbons, Tommy Gibbons, and Whitey Wenzel across Pittsburgh Philadelphia Charleroi Uniontown Buffalo Milwaukee and other cities.
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Yvorn
Pittsburgh
Lloyd Crutcherml
Red Cumpston
Battling Murphy
Terry Nelson
Joe Chip
Buck Miller
al Stone
Red
Cumpston
George Koch
K. O. Isirkwood
Mickey Rogers
Whitey Wenzel
Fay Kaiser
George Lewis
Walter Monaghan
Trish Gargas
John Foley
Jack Jink
Gerry Martin
Joe Borrell
George Nfauser
Red Graves
Bull Donovan
Honard Truesdale
Billy Miske
Jack Blackhurne
O. Baker
Tommy Mack
Jack Lavin
Harry Balr
Willie Wenzel
Joe Berrell
al Rogers
George Chip
Tommy Gibbons
Jerry Cole
Harry Baker
Eadie “Coleman
Charleroi
Jules Ritchie
Philadelphia
Lonadoming
Mike Gibbons
I. ©. Brennan
Buffalo
Frank Brennan
Jackie Clarke
Cumberland
Baker
Uniontown
Jeff Smith
Frank Mantell
Buck Crouse
Jack Thllon
But
Levinsky
Jere Smith
Milwaukee
Jack London
New York
K.O. Brown
Dayton
Kopin
Johnny Howard
Bill Kramer
Gus Christie
Len Rowlands
Chattanooga
Soldier Bartfield
Cincinnati
Willie Mahon
Breokly
Greb
Harry
Sol _diler
Bartfiel
Har
Oni
Pittsbur
Liv Crutcher
Pennsylvania
Lloyd
Th Jatter
Batt
Newcastle
Aiong
Georg Lewis
Walter Monahan
Gilly Miske
Fred Fulton
Georg Chip
White
Kid Graves
Fong
Knockon
Harry) Baker
Feam
Casion
Soldier
Greb Faces Zulu Kid In Big Union Boat Club Bout
Harry Greb the Pittsburgh middleweight, promoted by Roger Ferri, headlines a 15 round all star show at Casino Street, State Street, a week from tonight. The popular fighter, famed for beating top middleweights, aims to extend his dominant record and seek another key victory ahead of his rematch with Levinsky.
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Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Zulu Kid
Billy Hogan
Union Boat Club
State Street
Bridgepoort
Levinsky
Pittsburgher
Harry
Greb
Buffalo
Wnw
Lavinsky
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Lew Brown
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Kieckhofer Balks
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Miller
Welker Cochran
Handless
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Robinson
Burleigh Grimes
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Detroit Tigers
Kenneth Williams
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Charley Herzog
Reds
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Lohert Fa Gra
Liavaana Trick
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Trenton
C. G. Billings
James Snell
Lexington
Lucile Bingen
Harvester
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Southeld
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West Frankfort
Berta Mac
Bertha McGuire
The
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Murphy
Leon Oettinger
Anne Guy
Thomas W. Murphy
Guy Axworthy
A. C. Furbush
Madison Square Garden
Stowe
Mass
Jay Kay
Bernaldo
Boston
Mars, Jr
Hal Boy
Windsor
Conn
Bolinder's Pets
Franson
S. Bolindar
T Forstrom
Bolinder
Leixohler
Meriden Berry-Boys
Berry
Wohilin
Ew Tech & i
B. Younquist
W. Anderson
R. Bolider
Gerb
Main
Foolish Woolen Mills Co
Dorsen
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