Record Breaking VFW Track Meet At Seaside Park Tomorrow
Bridgeport fans expect record times as 239 athletes gather at Seaside Park for the VFW meet. New York stars head a strong out of town contingent with Olympic champions and national title holders among entrants. Events include the 100 yard dash, long and high jumps, and a close shot put race, with the complete entry list to be announced in tomorrow's Telegram.
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New York
Meep
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Ray Whelan
Joe Tierney
Bill Fitzsimmons
Tocal
Geome
Leger
Farrell
Leroy Brown
Portmouth
Evens Cane Bo Butler
Matty Shane
Johnny Fitzpatrick
Michaelson
Stamford
Jimmy O’brien
Joe Higsits
Columbia Mar
CrSe
Pat McDonald
Harrison Thompson
Cham‘pion
Lst
Berkshires Set to Meet Brookside Nine Sunday at Giarmond
The Berkshires and Brookside clubs clash Sunday at Giarmond No 6 at 3530 p m in a likely balanced showdown. Berkshires hold a diamond permit for July 4 and plan two games with Park City Giants, traveling to Stamford July 2 to face St Marys A. Goina return game. The prior Berkshires win over Baints 2 0 remains in memory as Derby town and sorwals 3 matches loom.
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Brooksldes
Giarmond
Ike
Park City Giants
Nelves
Stamford
St. Maryis A. Goina
Baints
Lock City
Derby Town
Sorwals
Greens Farms and Fire Department Clash at Parord
On June 22 Greens Farms meets Bridgeport Firemen at Parord with Jennings and Bn for the smoke-eaters while Duffy and Koskosko or Driscoll form the Farmers battery. A large crowd is expected as Westport plays St. Marys at Bridgeport on Kernstock Lot with Vornkahir and Sacco ready.
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Greens Farms
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Jennings
Duffy
Seither Koskosko
Driscoll
Farmers
Westpotia
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Sacco
Duryee Shines With Charleston In Southern League Debut
Hartford hurler turned first sacker Bill Duryee, farmed out by Jack Coffey, joined Charleston in the South Atlantic League. He started at first base in a doubleheader, adding a double and a single in three at bats and contributing a fine line drive catch turned into a double play in the opener.
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Hartford
Bill Duryea
Jack Coffey
Senators
Charleston
Duryee
Charlotte
Duryea
Women Golf Opens Monday at Brooklawn Club
The Brooklawn Country Club hosts the Women's spring golf tournament starting Monday. A prize for winner and runner-up, low net in qualifying rounds, 16 top nets advance, four-day event with match play from Tuesday to Thursday. Notables include Georgianna Bishop and Gerrish among entrants.
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Brooklawn Country Club
Georgianna Bishop
Nolder
John Hubbard
Magarin
Waldo
Eat
No Local Entry for Title Tennis Play
Bridgeport women have not yet signified entry for the third annual Connecticut State lawn tennis championships in New Canaan starting next week. The entry list closes tomorrow with Mrs. John A. Clark of New Canaan. Matches will be held in singles doubles and mixed doubles. Miss Caroline Chapman, city fille Holder, said she would not enter the event. Chapman is the only local entrant who might challenge the crack players expected to contend for the title.
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New Canaon
John A. Clark
New Canaan
Caroline Chapman
Chapman
Britton Defends Title At 1a Times And Tears
New York reports welterweight champion Jack Britton has defended his title in multiple decisions over three years. Manager Mozen notes Britton remains ready to fight when promoters offer, amid talk of Benny Leonard clash at the Velodrome next Monday. Garden tickets indicate strong demand and both principals are training daily.
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Aurels
Iyes
Morgan
Britton
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Mozen
Britton l
Benny Leonard
Velvodrome
Sir Daniel
Ifseci
Palata
Boxer Refuses Offer To Become A Jockey
New York June 22 Boe Fgetcher east side bantamweight boxer declines turfman Masanti stable offer to ride at Canadian tracks. He prefers boxing to wearing silks and continues to fight top bantamweights like Sharkey and Joe Tynch, with King John and Joan of Arc among MasantiStable’s well known thoroughbreds.
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New York
Boe Fgetcher
Red Masanti
the East Sider
King John
Joan of Arc
Fletcher
Sharkey
Joe Tynch
Bantam
Princeton golfers chosen for Intercollegiate title meet
Princeton N J June 22 The murias of the golfers who will represent Princeton in the Intercollegiate golf tournament at Garden City next week were announced tonight by Capt R W Wintringer Dudy Knepper H W Wintringer B Carruth B H Starks Fred Pepper and D H Strachen will play in the team match in addition to these players Webb Todd J B Smith and D H Ward will play in the individual championship Also: Mrs Keeley challenges Yvonne La Mar for the European title amid boxing credentials and a 25 knockout string.
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Garden City
R. W.W. Wintringer
Dudy Knepper
H.W. Wintringer
B. Carruth
B. H. Starks
Fred Pepper
D. H. Strachen
Webb
Todd
Smith
D. HH
Ward
Challlengrs
New York
Arrie Keeley
United States
Yvonne la Mar
Tite
Springfield Joins Hints and Wins Over Waterbury
Springfield defeats Waterbury with Ross strong after the first three innings. Highlights include a sharp catch by Sen and notable plays by Cosgrove, Susartea, and Cousine as Springfield seizes the game. Final stats show Waterbury errors and pitchers Fuller and Ress with Mornan closing.
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Penn Coach Sees Washington Making Fine Showing Monday
Poulhkerpsie dispatch notes Penn coach weight predicts strong showing by University of Washington eight next Monday at Poughkeepsie. Washington praised for rhythm and power, with Hoyle's Cornell crew steady progress and respect for Courtney era.
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Seattle
Brooklawn Local Tennis Team Faces Hartford Tomorrow
Local Brooklawn Country Club hosts two matches against Hartford with many ties delayed by bad weather. Mixed doubles featured Miss Carolina Chapman and Dr George W Hawley winning 6 0 12 10 over Herry B Kelly and Miss L Haviland. Other matches and pending pairings listed as weather disrupts round. Hartford enters Connecticut Valley league with Park City team aiming to upset rivals.
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Carolina Chapman
George W. Hawley
Herry BR. Kelly
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Jonathan Grout
E. Kelly
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H. B. Merwin
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David S. Day
Iss K. Grout
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M. J. Gaynor
R. J. Neitherent
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Margaret Neitherent
Tommy Noble to Fight Sammy Sieger Tonight
New York June 22 Match maker Joe McKenna schedules two bouts for next Friday at Surf Avenue A Coney Island with Tommy Noble set to bow against Sammy Sieger for twelve rounds in the big arena. Noble has been offered a chance to meet Johnny Kilbane in Montreal if terms are accepted. Sieger, a top rival, presents a tough test as Noble seeks another notable victory.
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Joe McKenna
Surft Avenue A
Coney Island
Wellaneard
Tommy Noble
Sam
My Siemer
Noble
Johnny Kilbane
Montreal
Sieger
Tie
Holy Cross Stars to Join Major League
Holy Cross stars Gagnon and McGuire announce major league berths after the Vermont game ends the season. Gagnon, Millbury native, will wear a Detroit uniform Saturday. McGuire, from Roxbury, will join the Giants under coach Jessy Burkett. Both praised as ideal athletes with strong season batting marks.
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Holy Cross
Capt
Gagnon
Fred McGuire
Detroit Meet U
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Jessy Burkkett
Giants
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Gagnon Nails
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Maes
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Mase
Murphy to Try New Speed Innovation in Motors
Chicago, June 22. Jimmy Murphy, speed demon, plans a new automotive racing innovation. He will use tight car carburetors, one for each cylinder of his custom motor. He notes generator trouble at Indianapolis and plans two batteries, then settled on one for Pict. Murphy asserts four carburetors previously used performed well and will be extended to all cylinders. He predicts this will be the last development in speed engines this year.
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Jimmy Murphy
Speed Demon
Murphy
Rugged Welterweight Jimmy Kelly Challenges Leonard Fritton Winner
Jimmy Kelly a rugged welterweight from Wronx plans a twelve round bout against Bammy Goode of California at the Commonwealth C. C. on Saturday night. He posts 2500 dollars with the State Athletic Commission to back his challenge and show faith in the match.
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Jimmy Kelly
Wronx Welterweisit
Bammy Goode
California
Commonwealth &. C
One Mile Title Race Contested Tonight
New York June 22 Richard Kelsey chairman of the board of control of the national Cycling Association has allotted the one mile national professional championship to the New York Velodrome with the event set for Friday. Twelve races decide the American wide points with 5 for first 1 for second and 1 for fourth. The rider with the most points will win. Two races have been decided to date at the Newark Velodrome Willie Spencer won the first quarter of a mile and Arthur Spencer won the second at a third of a mile. The half mile will be held tonight at Newark with Arthur Spencer 3 points Willie Spencer 7 Frank Kramer 4 Raymond Eaton 8 and Orlando Piloni 1 listed.
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New York
Richard ¥. Kelsey
National Cycling Association
Cornell Crew Bets on Better Finish This Year
Poughkeepsie June report previews Cornell rowing as the Ithacans vow not to repeat last year’s late collapse versus Navy. Experienced stroke Filius leads a strengthened lineup with Hoyle aboard, promising stronger starts and a finish to carry the Garnet through the stretch.
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S Weed
Cole
Lyric Giants to Play Park City Tonight in Seaside
A garbled notice states the Lyric Giants will play Park City tonight at Diamond No. 7 in Seaside. Captain Billiano notes the event may be canceled or altered and asks the N. HL & Ho Baggage Room to contact Noble 1823 with game details.
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Stamford plans many track meets this season
Billy O Connell Stamford revenue officer organizes multiple track meets in the Lock City. He has lined up two events already and aims for a third at Woodside Park tomorrow afternoon. Bridgeport athletes contest in a notable program with Moose club and Bridgeport A C involvement. July 4 hosts Junior State championships with events including sprints, distance runs, jumps, throws, and relays for youths under sixteen.
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Stragon
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Shugrue Meets Jackson in Harlem Boxing Showdown
Willie Jackson the Harlem light weight and Johnny Skusarve, once from Jersey City, now based in Waterbury, prepare for a twelve round hour to a decision. The bout headline a four viral gala at the Boroman Wealth Sporting Club of Harlem. Both fighters ready to clinch the contest.
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Harlem
Johnny Skusrve
Jersey City
Waterbury
Cor
Boromanwealth Sporting Club
Yale Wins First Game of Series From Crimson 7-3
Yale defeats Harvard 7 to 3 at Yale Field in the first game of the series. Gehrke was knocked from the box after the second as Yale bats struck in the Segond Inning. Eddy and Aldrich had multiple hits, while Chittenden and Russell also contributed as Yale pulled away. Crowd around 13,000 witnessed the win.
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Ine
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Ben Hur Team Seeks Games With Local Semi Pro Peers
The Hon Hurs of Hatford plan matches with Milford Stratford Souport Norwalk clubs. They list Goetz Yates Walsh Goetz Oppel Whalen Oppelt Cor Goran Ban Dodge Htnsfeldt Yor as players and invite replies to Charles J Oppelt 96 Chadwick Avenue Hartford.
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We Goetz
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Whalen
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Ban
Dodge
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