Gene Makes Shortest Speech in History Dinner
In Bridgeport a testimonial dinner for Gene Vin, former manager of the Widgeport club, drew over 200 guests at Germania Hall. McCann delivered a minute and three second speech, the shortest ever, while Jack O’Hara received praise as a welcomed Bridgeport native and key organizer. Art Shean and Mayor Behrens led the program with remarks on sports, baseball, and community pride.
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Jack O’hara
United States
Paris
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Widgeport Club
Germania
McCann
Art Shean
St. Will Behrens
Clifford Breve
Behrens
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Jack
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Jack O'Hara
Sheun
Jose
Bridgeport
Tack O'Hara
Mit
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Ey Keith
Toaatmaster
I Than
Steward O’hara
Mia Eelub
Alder Ikelly
Busin Bridgepost
Tohn
York
Legionettes Chase Lordship in County Contention
Legonettes seek a game with Lordship girls as county honors race. Airfield team known as one of the fastest in the county, with many wins on record. Lordship's squad remains a top contender in local standings as both sides pursue a decisive matchup.
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Wairfield Teginnrttes
Ordship Girls
Wairfield
Yordship
Jimmy O'Connell Signs with Giants Contract
Jimmy O'Connell signed with the New York Giants for 73,060. He reports he is in excellent condition and aims to improve on his 1428 shows, benefiting from veteran pitchers Acautred 1, Jioscon, Vitend er Chuide Jonnard, and Wayland Dean who joined from Torrsville.
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Jimmuiy O'Connell
Giants
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Larry Wayland Dean
Tovisvile
University Five Tops Ridgefield Prep In Overtime Showdown
The University School basketball team defeated Ridgefield Prep in an overtime game at Ridgefield gym. Both teams traded leads in a fast paced contest with multiple ties before University Five pulled ahead in the extra period for a high scoring victory.
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Ridgefield Prep
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Cave
Seth Teany
Merher
Kate
Carrell
Seave Foley
Johnston
Dunn
Smith
Hodges
Tyferoe Toe
Paddock Applies for AAU Reinstatement
Charlie Paddock seeks reinstatement to the Amateur Athletic Union after a suspension. The report notes controversy over his status and mentions petitions and inquiries involving other athletics figures and associations.
Fred Dawson May Coach at Princeton
Fragmentary clipping mentions Fred Dawson possibly coaching at Princeton. The readable text includes stray terms and broken phrases about a vote and a family line but lacks clear, complete details to establish a definite event, date, or outcome.
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Fred Dawson
Princeton
Stamford Twirler Dick Haggerty Joins Williamsport
Stamford pitcher Dick Haggerty signs a contract to play with the Williamsport club in the Tri-State League next season. The semipro star posted strong stats last year including five no hit games and 15 shutouts across two seasons, with 24 wins in 26 decisions.
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Stamford Twirler
Williamsport
Stamford
Biggerly
Mes
Norwich
Lothal
Tavo Sour
Fairfield Legion and Southport to clash again
Fairfield and Southport set to meet in the town championship series as the Legion Big Five prepare to face the Southport quintet. Both teams aim for a win after recent clashes, with local venues noted and expectations rising for a decisive rematch.
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Southport
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Blessed Sacrament I
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Eddie Eagan Aims at Olympic Team Trials
Eddie Eagan seeks a chance to join the American Olympic squad. The piece notes his boxing ambitions and the national trials, along with the constraint that he cannot attend if required due to academic duties. The report emphasizes his prior performance and the need to verify eligibility for selection.
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Mice Taney
Olympic
Magan
Areriga
Tore
Rehull
Stratford Legion Faces Y. M. H. A. Title Clash Tonight
Stratford Legion meets Y M H A in a Madison Arena showdown for the league title. George Smith leads Stratford with Banks and Marron in strong form as fans expect an exciting game and a capacity crowd.
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Madison Arenna
Sor
Mn Hanuwes
Sol Mooney
Hebrews
Vic
Barney Googles Lead In Devon Comedy Circuit
The Barney Googles top the Comedy Bowling League of Devon by three games, with two teams tied for second. The Andy Gumps hold circuit records with top individuals split across honors. Standings show Barney Googles 135 wins and 184 losses, followed by Spark Plugs 103s 355, and Kravy Kats 15 GT. High marks include Mr. Scheik for high single 12% and high total 338, with Andy Gumps leading high team single 195 and high team total 658.
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Comedy Bowling League
Devon
Andy Gumps
Mr. Scheik
Scheik
Devon and Atlas vie in twin hoops doubleheader
Two Devon teams and Atlas clash tomorrow in Devon with a junior contest preceding the main game. Preliminary puck start at 6 30 with the main event at 7 30. Rosters include Pederson St Blade Griffen Hawkins Liebold McTaggart Jacobowski Barley Buckley Seltenrich Novak Lynch Marsh Stephens Grahate Desmerey McTaggart. Referee Mahoney.
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Atlas
Lordship
Devon Lewis
Holmes to Play Socody Tonight in Billiard Meet
Holmes faces Socody in a New Britain billiard meet tonight at the T recreation academy. Featured matches include Stone vs Laule, Terdbahn-Hulmes, and Louisville’s Richard Cullen, a former bar worker.
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Bridgeport
New Britain
Lovisiol
Stone
Tlaule
Hartford
Arebartia al Wasino Academy
Louieville
IKV
Richard Cullen
Tunishey
Touisville
Naey
Walker Signs With Minneapolis Team Amid Signage Confusion
Clarence Walker, previously released by Philadelphia, signs with a Minneapolis team amid uncertain status. Walker joins as a free agent, bringing veteran guard skills to the roster as the club reshapes its backcourt for the current season.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Jan
Clarence
Outii
Phiadelphia Ar
Murphy Stars Set for Passaic
Murphy's All-Stars, touted as state champions after defeating every state outfit, prepare for a Friday night clash with Passaic. The team aims for national honors as the upcoming game opens a run toward broader competitions.
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Passaic
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Murphy's
Ierracy Livitlos Hasan
Holy Cross Nine Baseball Schedule Out for 19 Games
Worcester mass Holy Cross reveals a 25 game 18 home 7 away schedule minus a southern trip this year The slate features a three game Yale series and two games against Harvard Boston College Tufts and Villanova While Amherst Brown Pennsylvania Williams and Army are not on the docket the alumni game replaces Vermont on commencement day The schedule includes April 19 Dartmouth April 22 Yale at Atlantic City April 28 Villanova at Villanova and more ending June 17 alumni notable players expected to participate with February 1 first call for candidates by Coach Barry
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Americans and Canadians shine as Swedes falter at Chanonix
At Chanonix France on January 28 the United States and Canada showed best form in the ice hockey event while Sweden and Switzerland struggled. The US beat Belgium 1 0 and Canada routed Czechoslovakia 30 0. Sweden fell to Switzerland 9 0. Team Haddock plans three 20 minute periods. finals on Sunday. American speed skaters Jewtraw Moore Steinmetz Donovan Bialls Kaskey and manager Taylor left for Paris after the Belgium match. Finnish ace Thunberg sought federation approval to join US championships trip.
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France
Associated Press
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Canada
Mactres
Belgium
Canara
Czecho Slovaki
Sweden
Switzerland
Drury
Rice
McCarthy
Haddock
Frank Binnet
Boston
John J. Lyons
Pee Bre
Wvnny
England
Haddocks
America
Jewtraw
Moore
Steinmetz
Donovan
Bialls
Kaskey
Willian Taylor
Paris
Ryder Decisions Curtin In Twelve Round Madison Square Bout
Joe Ryder of Brooklyn decisively out pointed Uriah Johnny Curtin of Jersey City in a twelve round main event at Madison Square Garden. Ryder dominated most of the bout, weighing 121 1 4 pounds to Curtin's 126 1 2. Berlenbach stopped Carbone earlier in the card after a knockout streak, with Carbone knocked down multiple times.
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Joe Ryder
Brooklyn
Uriah Johnny Curtin
Jersey City
Madison Square Garden
Ryder
Curtin
Patglerlenbach
New York
Rank Carbone
Firpo Bout News to Harry Wills Injured List
In Hot Springs Arkansas Harry Wills says he has not heard of a Firpo bout and is sidelined for two months with a badly broken hand after training for a February fifth clash with Bartley Madden, a bout moved to February first. His manager, Uadds Wing, met Tex FR about Firpo versus Wills with no signed articles.
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Ark
Harry Wills
Angel Firpo
Wills
Lewis Raymond
Firpo
Wil
Bartley Madden
New York
Inter Church League closes first series tonight
The Inter-Church Basketball League ends its initial series with two games at the Y M C A. Summerfield faces Stratford in the opener while Nichols meets Tuiteds in the finale. The league plans a new schedule to be announced by Director Nanchy in a few days.
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Nichols
Tuiteds
Nanchy
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Il Tabkeon Bedell II
Klosine Anderson
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