Red and White Club Eyes Stamford Meet Title
Coach Anderson expects the Red and White to lead at the Sertor track championships in Stamford this afternoon with 53 Bridgeport and Waterbury athletes entered. Defending champ trio includes Tommy Cavanaugh and Eddie Deminsky for sprint events and Peplaw of New Britain in the broad jump, as Bridgeport sprinters challenge Deminsky and Cavanaugh expands into the mile. Junior champions and Bridgeport A C figures also threaten to sweep points as Cavanaugh, Robertson, Staiger and Ryder vie for multiple titles across quarter, half mile and mile races.
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Mike McTigue’s title tenure in doubt after recent bouts
Mike McTigue, holder of the world light heavyweight title, appears unlikely to retain the championship after a victory by Battling Siki and recent exchanges with Tommy Loughran in Philadelphia. The record notes McTigue’s only defeat came in a 5th round loss to Jeff Smyth, with critics predicting a tough path if he fights other top contenders.
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Jeffries to Referee Willard Firpo Bout in July
Jim Jeffries of Los Angeles, former heavyweight champion, will referee the Willard Firpo bout to be held at Boyle's 40 acres on July 12. Promoter Tex Rickard announced after the New Jersey boxing commission approved the selection. Jeffries will arrive in New York next Tuesday.
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Jess Wilard
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Pittsburgh Defeats Cardinals On Muddy Field
Pittsburgh defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4 to 2 in a game finished on a muddy field after rain caused a 20 minute delay in the fourth inning.
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Brass Nine Beats Wilton in 14 Innings at Norwalk
Norwalk July 2 Special The Bridgeport Brass nine beat Wilton 7 to 1 in 14 innings after a fast start, as Park City line drove past Oowstroski. The Knights of Columbus split results with Danbury Racers at 5 to 2, while Lockwoods defeated Panama Giants 4 to 2 and Springwoods shut out Meriden Young Kid Walsh team.
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American association notes on July 2 horse racing preview
A Brooklyn Handicap renewal saw Sundiag defeated by Little Chief. Whitney starters may appear in the Independence Handicap revival at Latonia on July 4. Kentucky Jockey Club spring and summer meeting features include Chickvale and Rialte with strong training. form hints at a competitive field.
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Rickard Averts Boxing War in New York City
In New York on July 3 Tex Rickard averted a potential war among local boxing promoters by deciding not to push his claim to Benny Leonard. He plans a Leonard vs White bout in late August after Leonard faces Lew Tendler at Yankee Stadium on July 30, with talks of Jersey City venue and revised terms. Rickard says Leonard’s value remains high and proposes a flat guarantee of 438,000 if needed to secure the match.
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Southern Ball League Opens Norwalk Weekend Action
The Southern Fairfield County League began with crowds in Norwalk as Greens Farmers routed the Nationals 18 to 2 at Bedinord oval. East Ends fought Stamford’s American Storage Hattery, with Norton the standout in a lively garrison finish. Doubleheaders are planned as the season advances.
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Duke Gillespie to Pitch for Hartford at Newfield Morning
Hartford faces Bridgeport and Worcester in a Newfield Park morning doubleheader with Duke Johnny Gillespie slated to start the opener. Manager Red Wisher indicated Brown or Clary may work the afternoon tilt as rain rainouts ripple through yesterday and today’s Eastern League schedule.
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New Milford Nine Defeats Devon New Milford Triumphs
The New Milford town team defeated the Devon A. C. nine by a large margin on the New Milford diamond Sunday. Hibbard limited Devon to scattered hits and the visitors did not score until the last inning. Foster and Lynch joined Hibbard and Marehall in the effort.
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Jersey City Arena Cleared For Minor Repairs
Jersey City officials say Boyle's Thirty Acres is unsafe and minor repairs can make it safe before July 12 for the Luis Firpo Jigs Willard fight, contradicting earlier danger reports. Promoter Tex Richard will authorize any needed repairs.
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Lead price cut shocks New York buyers
Lead prices were reduced in New York as American Smelting and Refining cut the rate from 0.74 to 0.63 cents per pound. The move, effective today, signals a shift in metal pricing amid market volatility.
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Bambino belts sixteenth homer in 15th to beat Washington 2 1
New York and Washington battled through 15 innings at Polo Grounds as Babe Ruth belted his 16th homer of the year to power the Yankees to a 2 1 victory. Joe Bush and Mogridge pitched well while Joe Bush homered in the eighth to break a scoreless tie.
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Jack Delaney and Jim Bones Meet Holyoke Card Tonight
Bridgeport boxers Jack Delaney and Jim Bones head Holyoke for an all star card tonight. Ten round bouts feature Delaney versus Tommy Madden in the main event replacing Jack McCarron and Jim Bones meeting Johnny Lucas of Waterbury in a rematch from a close prior decision.
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