Boxers on Acorn Card Ready for Outdoor Show Tomorrow
Bridgeport boxers wrapped training for outdoor bouts at Pleasure Beach Inn with about 1,000 fans watching a public workout. Frankie Cavanaugh leads the card headlining against Martin Odrade, with notable clashes including Saxon Burns, Boni, Williams, and Scalzi debuting, plus Scalzi vs Young Dorsey in a four round opener. The show, featuring 40 rounds, is staged by Matchmaker Ely Jordan.
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Frankie Cavanaugh
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Johnny Saxon
Pinkey Burns Ina
Am Boni
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Pincus Silverberg
Joe Williams
Johnny Mears
Smith-Anger
Sexon Burns
Johnny Scalzi
Scalzi
Young Dorsey
Westport
Rev Davis
Norwalk
Jackie Ryan
Pair- Weld Ti
Ely
Jordan
Jones Puts Open Title on the Line at Oakmont
Bobby Jones of Atlanta prepares to defend his American Open crown at Oakmont. The 72 hole event begins Tuesday with Jones facing 180 top amateurs and pros, including former champions Hagen Barnes Sarazen and Ray. Other contenders include Hutchison Farrell Diehl Armour and Mack Smith, with Boomer scoring 90 in practice and Oakmont noted for its demanding layout.
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Francis Quimet
Ft Wiliam
Cobb and Hornsby’s chase for batting honors
New York reporters note Ty Cobb of the Athletics and Rogers Hornsby of the Giants leading the major league batting race in the “Big Eight” era. Both stars face declines as averages slip about 28 percent yet Cobb remains among top run producers with several key players and upcoming games shaping the title bid.
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Lighter boxers vie for spotlight at Polo Grounds card
In New York on June 12 two lighter welter divisions feature Ace Hudkine versus Sergeant Sammy Baker and Sid Terris against Ruby Goldstein in ten round eliminator bouts for a shot at Joe Dundee's welterweight title. Terris favored slightly, Goldstein the heavier puncher. Also scheduled are ten-round bouts Billy Petrofie versus Billy Wallace and Jackie Fields versus Louis Kaplan.
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Associated Press
Welent
Polo Grounds
Ace Hudkine
Sammy Baker
Sid Terris
Ruby Goldstein
Ebras
al Mello
Hodkins
Mitchell Field
Joe Dundee
East S
Terris
Ray
Baoth
Acress
Billy Petrofie
Billy Wallace
Jackie Fields
Louis Kirt Kaplan
Giants and Braves in Deal for Three Players
Cincinnati June 12 Three New York NL players were traded to Boston for four players in a deal announced by Giants manager John J. McGraw. The Giants sent Benton Untcher Taylor and infielder Thomas, with pitchers Greenfield and McQuillas and infielder Edelie Farrell joining the Giants.
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Associated Press
Boston Nationals
John J. McGraw
Giants
Dew McGray
Benton Untcher Taylor
Thomas
Benton
Greenfield
McQuillas
Edelie Farrell
The
Gianty
Braves Win 4-1 To Even Series With Reds
Boston evened the series with Cincinnati by winning 4 to 1. Genewich outpitched Donahue and kept the Reds scoreless until the ninth. The Braves loaded the bases with none out in the fifth but failed to score as Welsh mishandled a ball near the wall and Craty followed with a two out hit with two on.
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Associated Press
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Genewich
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Monre
Fournier
Hogan
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Bancroft
al Om
Dreesen
Christensen
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Asso
Pipp
Ib Lisenbee
White Sox
Walker
Af Zitamann
Ty R
Reartson
O'Day
Moran
Park City Wins Everlast Cup in 5 2 Victory
The Park City soccer team defeated Alamania of Stamford 5 to 2 yesterday at Halloween Park to claim the Everlast Cup. Griffin scored three goals, McLeod added two, and Park City outpaced the defense in both halves. Wallin and Bannow led the Swedish A C attack as they beat the Vikings 4 to 3 at Meadows to reach the Scandinavian American Cup final.
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Alamania
Stamford
Halloween Park
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Celtic
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Iis
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Tornadre
McLeod
A. C. Sont
Vikin A. C
New York City
the Meadows
Gjoa
Brooklyn
New York
Wallin
Bannow Werr
Bannon
Westring
Vikings
Ping
California crew heads to Poughkeepsie regatta
Berkeley boat train departs for the Poughkeepsie regatta on June 29. The University of California crews, bolstered by a recent strong victory, seek a national championship on the Pacific coast.
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Cal
Associated Pre
Parsneh
Herg
University of California
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Ington
Parific
Brooklawn Outlaws Defeat Shamrocks Again in NineRun Thriller
The Brooklawn Outlaws beat the Soul End Shamrocks 6 to 4 yesterday in a tense lite ses and vel over the South Enders. Sullivan delivered a three with two on the ninth, driving the comeback as Bromiivwns, Kirin, Tiler, and Kee contributed key plays.
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Soul End Shamrocks
South Enders
Sullivan
Kirin
Tiler
Kee
Twins SORN in DIFFERENT CENTURIES Counts of Plassons
Two members of the Plasson family are reported to have birth years 1799 and 1800, with one listed as December 31, 1799 and the other as January 11, 1800. Minute details unclear due to OCR.
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Plassons
Pee
MILL RIVER GOLFERS ENTER SEMI FINAL FOR FAIRCHILD TROPHY
Ripley reports Mill River golfers reach the semi final round of the Pairfeld Cup at Mill River Country Club. Mott and Dr J A MacLennan win their matches, with Lowden Montgomery Doyle and Trelease also advancing. Pairings set for the next round include Lowden vs Montgomery or Smith and Mott vs MacLennan.
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Fairchild Trophy
Eid Mott
J. A. MacLennan
Muil River Country Club
Irving Lowden
J. A. Montgomery
Mott
Dr. MacLennan
W. K. Maynard
F. T. Brennan
John Smith
Bid Mott
C. W. Collins
M. K Maynard
L. J. Doyle
C. J. Coughlin
Thoras L. Trelease
George H. Wilbur
George L. Trelease
W. J. Kershaw
William Richardson
P. C. Foster
Sid Mott
Br. J. A. MacLennan
Doyle
Thomas
Trelease
Go Il
Wiliam Richardson
Amateur Star Drops From Open Tournament
Philadelphia report says J Wood Platt, the only amateur in this district to qualify for the national open at Pittsburgh, collapsed during match play at Manufacturers’ Country Club and will be unable to compete in the event.
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Philadelphia
J. Wood Platt
Pittsburgh
Manufacturers’ Country Club
Phystielona
The International Scramble and 1927 Sports Outlook
The article surveys major 1927 international sports movement from golf at Oakmont Pittsburgh to Wimbledon and boxing with British contenders, noting US dominance. It highlights Bobby Jones Bill Til den Helen Wills Devereux Milburn Tommy Hitchcock Mickey Walker and Joe Harris. It also praises historical Pittsburgh outfields and compares them with 1902 and 1909 teams, predicting strong NL prospects and athletic feats.
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Oakmont
Pittsburgh
Bill Tildens
Helen Wills
Wimbledon
Bobby Jones
Bill Tilden
Devereux Milburn
Tommy Hitchcock
Fairfield Kageys Beat Crescents In Legion Ball Tilt
The Fairfield Kageys defeated the Crescent nine of Norwalk 6 to 2 at American Legion field yesterday afternoon in a well played game. Roberton, Murphy, Leahy and Norton produced key hits while Risley and Norton doubled. Risley and Sullivan pitched steadily as Fairfield pressed ahead with several two base hits and a three bagger by Rallesk.
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Father Coleman
Knights of Columbus
Fairfield
Crescent
Norwalk
American Legion Field
Seasor
Roberton
Murphy
Jack Leahy
John Norton
Risley
Moran
Norton
Brotherton
Rallesk
Sullivan
Bitgood Appointed Aggie Track Mentor
Storrs June 12 Associated Press reports the resignation of Stephen H. Day as varsity track coach at the Connecticut Agricultural College and the appointment of Paul Bitgood of Danielson as successor. Bitgood, evacuated from the college in 1928, has recent study at M C A College in Springfield. An attempt will be made to organize hockey next winter with Sumner A Bird coaching. The freshman coach Laula Alexander is promoted to varsity baseball coach. Hugood will coach the freshman baseball team and aid in football development.
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Hugood
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