Hilltop baseball to hire Eadie Reilly as coach
Eadie Reilly, former Ridgeport Flighthool football Yeara pilot, is likely to be chosen to coach Hilltop baseball this year. The Board of Recreation endorses scholastic athletics and Reilly would lead a strong Hilltoppers squad with robust minor sport support, with track and other programs under Athletic Director Kenneth Robins.
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James O'Rourke
Bridgeport Titbe
Kenneth Robins
Lvanch
Aplaly Tay Shea
Americans Star in England in 1924 Paris Games
The Polo Association, in its final meeting at the Racquet and Tennis Club, is open to an attempt to organize a national four for the Olympic polo events in Paris in 1924. Officials believe American polo players will stay home due to summer commitments, while Britain may defend the Hurlingham Cup. The federation does not oppose individuals or clubs representing the United States in the Paris Games.
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Gree Training for Billy Shade Title Bout in Jersey City
Harry Gree trains for his title defense against Billy Shade of California. The velvet round bout is slated for the Arena A. C. at the Fourth Regiment Armory in Jersey City next Monday night. Pittsburgh windmill began training at Jack Briers gym last week for this key matchup amid the era’s top boxers.
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Sisler Recovers From Grippe Attack in St Louis
George Sisler first baseman for the St. Louis Browns was up today for the first time in a week after a severe bout with grippe. He remained in bed nearly a week but expected to return next week to his winter business. McInnis of the Cleveland seeks college coaching after retirement, with New Haven reports claiming he was offered the Hale coach position. The reappointment of Tomes is noted amid ongoing team changes.
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Bridgeport Swim Teams in Elm City Tomorrow
Bridgeport’s aquatic stars travel to New Haven tomorrow night to face Elm City water wonders at the Liberty Baths. Captain Baum prepares six top women and six top men for equal events, with a program including 50 and 189 yard dashes, a 220 yard swim, and a 200 yard relay. The girls are Anna Baum, Grace Nemple, Glenor Coley, Mary Greenberg, Helen Charles, and Doris Harned. the men are Bob Skerrit, M LiuBreque, N Denese, Sam Standeven, J Maloney, and Henry Brill.
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New Haven
Liberty Baths
Elm City
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Anna Baum
Grace Nemple
Gleanor Coley
Mary Greenberg
Helen Charles
Doris Harned
Bob Skerrit
M. LiuBreque
N. Denese
Sam Standeven
J. Maloney
Henry Brill
Captain Baum Promotes Amateur Card At Park Theatre
Amateur fight fans may witness a four bout program at the Park Theatre next Thursday night presented by Captain Max Baum. Joe Wing faces Kid Sabo in the curtain raiser while Art Lee meets Jack Hamilton in a potentially heated rematch.
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Ality
Joe Wing
Kid Sabo
Art Lee
Jack Hamilton
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Hamilton
Nick Trozmack
Dixie Mason
Tou Bogash
Joe Smith
Joe Humphries
B H Girls Tie Meriden Five on Hilltop Floor
The Meriden high school girls basketball team and Hilltop girls tied 14 14 in Lyon Terrace gym Saturday. Miss Oliver starred for Meriden while Miss McCarthy stood out for B H Girls. a late foul by Hilltoppers shifted momentum and the game ended in a draw.
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Fairmonts Lose To Greenwich Y M C A Team
Greenwich Y M C A basketball team defeated Fairmont Big Five in Bridgeport last night by 34 to 18. The Total team led from the start and never relinquished the advantage as Fairmont fought hard but could not keep pace.
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Boston College announces 38 game schedule
Boston College baseball outlines a 38 game season across seven states. The slate opens with a April 16 public release and includes matchups against Villanova West Point New York University Syracuse Lafayette Rhode Island State Northeastern Providence Rensselaer Princeton Lehigh Holy Cross and other foes with venues at Braves Field and various campuses.
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VY. MH. A.TO Vs Meriden Team In Tomorrow’s Game
The VY. MM. H. A. basketball team hosts Republican Big Five of Meriden on Tuesday night. Meriden’s squad features gridiron stars from New Britain’s pro team. Fork City misses Marion and likely Kaplan due to finances. Spunberg, a New York player, to replace Marron. Joe Waters will referee.
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Meriden
Gridiron Stars
New Britain
Fork City
Marion
Church Teams to Play at Y Tomorrow Night
Two hot battles are promised in the church basketball league in cameos tomorrow night at the Y M C A. Presley’s five clashes with United Congregational while First Baptist meets Washington Park in the preliminary. Expected lineups include Snowden Spargo Simmons Baker Peck and Williams among others.
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Tommy Gibbons 18 After Dempsey Challenge Talk
New York January 21 Eddie Rant manager of Tommy Gibbons deposits 2500 with the New York State Boxing Commission to back a world title challenge. Gibbons plans a March 19 Garden bout with Cloud Johnson as part of his claim against Jack Dempsey.
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Use of One Catcher Holds Back Youngsters
Baseball writer Billy Evans argues against relying on a single catcher for years. He cites Ray Schalk, Steve ONeill and Cy Perkins as examples of teams hampered when backups rarely play. He contends bench work stalls development of potential catchers like Glen Myatt and Gooch, urging managers to give younger backs real chances.
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Steve O'Neill
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Bridgeport High Players Threaten Quit Over Team Morale
Reported discontent at Bridgeport High School cites two basketball players Charles Randolph and Andy Mrazik proposing to quit after a poor season. The letter discusses sportsmanship, coaching methods, and the hope the team will unite to support future efforts rather than abandon the squad.
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Bridgeport High School
Charles Randolph
Andy Mrazik
St. John’s Academy
Bridgeport
Fiss
Lund
Bridgeport Fans Invited to Landis Dinner in New Haven
Bridgeport fans may secure limited reservations for the Judge Landis dinner at the Hotel Taft in New Haven on Friday evening. The committee aims for wide participation and groups of eight or more can reserve a private table if applications arrive early.
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Ytotel Taft
New Haven
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New Haven Baseball Club
Nolan Leads In P C League
The Parcel Post department leads the Post Office bowling league with 14 wins in 24 games and a .583 winning percentage. Nolan tops batting averages at 101.17 over 24 games, with an 128 high single mark and the Wailing team close behind in standings and totals.
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Red Men Clash Tonight in Park City Bowling Standings
The Red Men’s bowling night resumes with Hunters and Warriors separated by one game. Warriors hold seven wins, Hunters six. Scott leads with high single and total marks, while Martin tops honors with a high average. Scouts lead team totals and high team single. Also noted Harvard Yale track team invitation to England events.
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Cambridghe
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Yale
England
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Naval Academy Announces rigorous grid schedule
Annapolis officials released the Navy football slate for the coming season detailing games at Annapolis or Baltimore venues. The lineup includes West Virginia, Wesleyan, Penn State, Princeton, Colgate, Xavier, and a season closer with the Military Academy in New York, with dates in October through December and potential changes for the November 24 game.
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Milford High Five Loses 10 Danbury Team
Milford, Jan. 21. Milford High School boys fall 14 to 15 to Danbury High, Mathews scoring 13 fouls and Wester adding a field shot. Danbury’s Anderson and Wischer stand out. Girls game with Staples Westport was called off. Milford girls previously defeated Staples. Upcoming: Milford travels to Naugatuck to face Valley, in a four team series including Bridgeport and Meriden.
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YANK STALWARTS GO SOUTH ON MARCH 6
Everett Scott Walie Pipp Babe Ruth Wallie Schang and Whitey Witt of the Yankees are invited to do stunts at Hot Springs Arkansas before repartite at New Orleans on March 6 with the rest of the team.
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Walie Pipp
Babe Ruth
Wallie Schang
Whitey Witt
Yankees
Hot Springs
Ark
New Orleans
Kellys Pin Busters Triumph Over Stratford K of C Lumbermen
Kellys Pin Busters defeated Stratford K of C Lumbermen as Dave Musante earned honors. Himping Jim led W. of bowlers to victory, the Stratford squad failed to sweep, with Bison of Stratford Leam taking high single and Park City team total noted.
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Devon TOSSERS to Play Red Men Five Tonight
The Devon F C team travels to Norwalk to meet the Norwalk Red Men on the Red Men’s half floor at k o’clock. In a prior meeting the Red Men fell 32 to 23. They line up ALC, Lewis, Scollins, Bentz, O Rourke, Clancy, Chapman, Meeker, Pedersen, Mason.
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Red Men
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Scollins Court RI
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Meeker
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RG. Pedersen Mason
Hilltop Boys Fall To Crosby In City Matchup
Bridgeport High School suffered a 35 to 4 defeat as Crosby High School led by Tishany White and captain Randall dominated the game. The Crosby forwards scored heavily while Bridgeport struggled to find offense and cohesion throughout the contest.
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Waterbury
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Crosby
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Moffatt
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Erickson
Christensen
Harvard Changes Its Letter System
Harvard announces a new method for awarding football letters. Letters may go to players who do not appear in the Yale game if selected by the head coach and team captain, eliminating the need to push substitutes into the Yale game for eligibility. Racing dates across Kentucky venues are released by the State Racing Commission for spring and summer meetings. Lexington, Louisville, Latonia, Ashland, and Dade Park schedule events from April to August.
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RECTORS TO PLAY MIDDLETOWN Y RECTORS TO PLAY MIDDLETOWN Y
The Treetars basketball team will travel to Middletown Friday to meet the Middletown Y team for the second time this season. The final five, the only quintet in the state to date, features Towards Buckley Tan ning McGraw Rowe and Yondery.
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