Bridgeport A C in Danbury Track Meet Today
Bridgeport A C faces Pequot A C in Danbury with strong entries from St Marys Stamford New Haven Harriers and Trinity College star Jopson expected to excel. The Red and White added Toy Welch Andy Goodman and Larry Shea as key signings and eye multiple events including the one mile walk and various sprints.
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Bridgeport
Serach
New Haven Harriers
Toy Welch
Andy Goodman
Larry Shea
Chariie Walsh
Gothwok
Elinion
al Anderson
Iberel
Sto
Stamford
A. Alison
Ray Whelan
Nicholson
Carley
Amse
New Haven
Jopson
Trinity College Star
Anderson
Bul Slebold
Charlie Ryder
Jepson
Liebold
Ryder
Kiebald
Rauch
Wagner
Caine
Fitzpatrick
Waterbury July Fourth Swim Meet Entries Open
Waterbury reports entries for the state swimming meet at Lakewood Park Beach on July Fourth from across the state. Noted competitors include John Murdon of New London and Anna Dinaxk of Norwalk, with local and out of town swimmers urged to submit names promptly. George Noonan coordinates events as Lakewood Beach provides seating and vantage points for diverse routines. organizers seek skilled local boys and girls to compete and attract attendees.
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Waterbury
Lakewood Park Beach
Naw
London
Jonn' Murdon
Norwalk
Anna Dinaxk
Usv
George Noonan
Lakewood
Péorle
Whterbury
Cardinals Defeat Pittsburgh 8 to 5 in Exhibition
Cardinals defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 5 in a high scoring game marked by strong hitting on both sides. Key moments included a home run by Hornsby, multiple hits from Haines and Rohwer, and several strategic substitutions as the teams battled at Forbes Field.
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Pittsburgh
Juan Tho
Stula Cardinals
Hornsby
Forbes Field
Ecora
Louis
Liao
Abr
Bose & Manville
Glazwer
Carlson
Yelowhorse
Piburgh
Haines
Rohwer
Stock
Goth
Orna
Coroey
Bighee
Sacteo
Alnsmith
Moranville
Cav
St. Louie
Fialis
Fee
Hamer
Hils—Om Glagner
Bridgeport Cops Enter Danbury Revolver Championship
Local police representatives from Bridgeport select four top marksmen for a state revolver championship held in Danbury today. The Park City team competes against New York City, New York State Constabulary, and other state entrants. Events include open pocket revolver, police revolver shot, and state championship rounds.
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Thomas J. Plod
Bridgeport
Park City
Rcal
Erry Schia Moning
Sergent Art Salmons
Salmons
Anton Herbang
Patrick J. Devine
Luk Clancy
New York
Bridgepor
Stamford
Norwails
Coppers
Hen Revalver Mhoah Oren
Boxing Titleholder cancels two bouts in Ashland show
Bob Martin the heavyweight champion of the A. S B. F. will receive 10000 dollars for a twelve round bout with Bil Brennan in an open air show at Ashland Kentucky on July 4. He has canceled the other two bouts he had booked before this contest.
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Bob Martin
Bil Brennan
Ashland
Mack Aldrich Will Not Enter Pro Baseball
New Haven June 29 Malcolm Aldrich Yale football and baseball star will not pursue professional baseball opportunities after a standout series at the Polo Grounds. The 21 year old from Fall River will assist Tad Jones in coaching Yale varsity football this fall and then enter the banking business in New York.
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New Haven
Malcolm Aldrich
Yale
Polo Grounds
Harvard
Aldrich
Tad Jones
New York
Fall Elver
Sam Ware
Princeton
Calvin Holmes
Boone Flynn
Barnard named president of Cleveland ball club
June 29. Directors of the Cleveland base ball club met and elected Ernest S. Barnard president per the will of the late James C. Dunn. Trin Speaker was named totalled manager and secretary Walter Mecklenburg was named on successor. Barnard has been connected with the club for 20 years.
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Cleveland
Ernest 5
Barnard
Thia
James C. Dinn
Trin
Masten Ager
Walter Me
Berkshires to Play in Stamford July 2
The Berkshires schedule a July 2 game in Stamford against St Marys. New signings include Ray Rhea and Paddy Lavery, former high school stars, joined by Joe Jackson Buck Weaver and Swede Risberg, said to be using assumed names after a prior exposed fix between the White Sox and Reds. Reports say they recently played in New Jersey and may tour Long Island Pennsylvania and Connecticut towns.
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Berkshires
Stamford
St. Mary
Ray Rhea
Paddy Lavery
Bear
The
Joe Jackson
Buck Weaver
Swade Risberg
Chicago White Box
Cinetnnut Reds
Land
New Jersey
Long Island
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
The Sportlight on Baseball Greats and Golf Power
Grantland Rice praises historic stars and modern power in baseball and golf. He cites Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Walter Johnson and Hornsby while noting mental training and determination shape champions. The piece reflects 1920s sports culture and nostalgia for greats.
Lyric Giants to Change Name to Lyric A C
The Lyric A C announces it will drop the Giants from its name and operate as Lyric A C in the future. Club officials request reports from State Guards, Gas Company, Mitchell Dairy, TRordens, and NYNH&H baggage for upcoming Sunday games and list players to report tonight at 8 p.m. at the club room.
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Lync Giants
Giants
Lyric A. C
Outre
State Guards, Gas Company
Mitchell Dairy
Trordens
At & P
J. Burke
FE. Barnes
T. Rosatond
Bob Ellaney
J. Tierney
H. Brannigan
N. Gemilaboln
Gobel
L. Stoher
Local Odd Fellows to Play New Haven Lodge
Tus Loyalty lodge of this city and the Croswell dye of New Raven will play on diamond No. Sunside park Sunday, July 2. Both teams are formed from members of the two lodges. The Croswell lodge claims an undefeated record in the 12 peater, while Bridgeport hopes for victory. Local men named to play Sunday include Blumbury, Lebedin, Rapprport, Guid gewky, Kollman, Regen, Wilson, D. Cohen, Rosenstein, Woolas, Hornstein. Sunday morning, May 9, the Loyalty lodge will play Arcanum scene No. 41 on diamond No. 5, Seaside Dark.
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Tus
Croswell Dye
New Raven
Sunside Park
Bock
Momuara
O¢a
Cross'e!reotory
Lanin
Bridgeport
Blumbury
Lebedin
Rapprport
Guid
Billy Miske Bids For Dempsey Boat in NYC
New York date June 29 Billy Miske finally bids for a shot at Jack Dempsey. He shows sharper form than recent white contenders and would be strong favorite over Brennan or Joss Willard if matched. Miske plans a return match with the Manassa mauler and seeks a limit bout after his previous KO loss to Dempsey.
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New York
Billy Miske
Jack Dempsey
Miske
Wyetter
Pny
Hill Brennan
Joss Willard Jt Raiy
Miake
Dempsey
Manhassa Mauler
Grennay
Willard
Dempsey Wills Bout Likely In Toledo Before 1928
Toledo fans push for the Dempsey Wills bout to be staged in Toledo, with talks of a fifteen round decision and possible arrangements involving Tex Rickard. City officials contemplate sanction even as mixed bouts and a potential charity fund impact are discussed.
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Toledo
Jung
Harry Wills
Tex Richard
Rickard
New York
Jersey
A. Thacher
Alceon
Miure
Johnny Shugrue Ready For Charlie Pilkington Fight
Johnny Shugrue prepares to meet Charley Pilkington in a twelve round bout at the Commonwealth Club on Saturday night. Shugrue promises a performance to top his recent victory over Gone Delmont in Memphis as fans await a bold showing against the rival contender.
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Jock Hutchizon
Jock
New York
Shugrae
Jeracy O
Johnny Dundee
Charley Tilkingean
Commonwealthy Clie Flarlom
Pepper Martin linked to European featherweight title bid
June 24 report says huge Criquet French featherweight aims to win Europa title, with Arthur Wyns and Belglud backing. Negotiations push Pepper Martin to a New York bout in July, but the manager says the bout will likely be held in summer.
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Apthit Pepper Martin
Faris
Criqut
Europa Fren
Arthur Wyns
Yale tennis champion Williams shocks in Intercollegiate finals
Williams of Yale defeats Phil Leland Stanford to reach the final of the Intercollegiate Lawn Tennis Championship. He prevails in straight sets despite knee pain, as Wray Brown of Washington University and St Louis advances by beating Walter Wes vock of Michigan. Other results include Yale pairing Williams and Wiecker defeating Granger and White of Texas in doubles.
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Philadelphia
Tuna
L. E. Williams
Yale
Wray Brown
Washington
University
St. Lowia
Nsgocaition
iSanmday Gd
Merton Cricket Clan
Willams
Bispost
Phil
Ene Leland-Stanford
Hig Cap
Whio Neer
Brown
Wih
Weabrook
Tha
Diur Phlip Neer
Jama Davies
Letnhd-Sanford
J. &. Howard
Haorom Taylor
Princeton
English polo team to visit America for open championship
The English polo team, led by Captain Honorable F. B. Guest, to tour the United States for the Rumson open championship and Meadowbrook and Philadelphia tournaments. The squad includes Lt Col B. H. A. Tompkinson, Majors G. Phipps Hornby and F. W. Barrett, with Guest previously noted for Meadowbrook play. Injuries prevent Earl of Rock Ravine from joining. team to face American and Argentine rivals.
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New York
Eng‘Wah Pale
America
Rumson
Tompkinson
Barrett
Guest
Meadowbrook
Earl of Rock Ravine
Sabctad
Morvich's ex owner offers more saleable horses
New York June 29 Maxey Hirsch, who sold Morvich and Greg Lay, among others, now offers more horses including Flying Cloud the standout. Also listed are New Mampahire Ba McMillam Joly Sailor True Filer Long Island and Sidereal. Hirsch plans sales for profit while continuing training.
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New York
Maxey | Hirsch
Greg
Lay
Morvich
Flying Cloud
Ba McMillam
Joly Sailor
True Filer
Long Ieland
Sidereal
Iirsch
Sacraloga
Virsch
Pred
Burlew
Wirsen
Spa
Lust Greeder
Amerigan Swimmers Plan Canadian Invasion Tour
York June 20 Canadian swimming records are set to tumble as top women from the Woman's Swimming Association of Nosy York head north. The tour will visit St John’s Halifax Prince Edward Island and other provinces with stars Aileen Riga Helen Neaner Charlotte Boyle Clune Gertrude Ederle Ethel Baker and Warence Briecoe leading the team.
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Charlotte Boyle Clune
Gertrude Ederlé
Ethel Baker
Warence Briecoe
Babe Herman Aims for Comeback Tonight in New Jersey
California featherweight Babe Florfian seeks a comeback Friday night at the Steeplechase Amusement Association Rockaway Beach, meeting Willie Kohler in a twelve round bout. He boxed yesterday with Jack Dempsay and is tied to Dempsay as a protege while Red Cap Wilson and Sammy Stone are also billed for the Steeplechase show.
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New York
Babe Florfian
California
Wil
Willie Kohler
Herman
Jack Dempsay
Stillman
Gytapasium
Herman Iy
Dampasey
Sami-Fingl
Red Cap Wilson
Sammy Stone
Frankie Britt Quits Mitt Game in New Bedford
New Bedford reports Frankie Britt announcing retirement from boxing. The boxer says he will return home to New Bedford and will never wear a glove again. He expresses a desire to quit the ring and end his boxing career.
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Frankie Britt
New Orleans
New Bedsford
Sam
Britt
Four former champions win in title play golf
In the Eastern Point report dated June 28 four former champions advanced in the state golf championship. Notable victors include Reginald M. Lewis of Greenwich Country Club and W Parker Son of Brook-town, with Sweeney of Shuttle Meadow Club and H J Topping of Greenwich also winning. Several early round eliminations are noted, including F R English of Waterbury who had led qualifying.
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Eastern Point
Thears
Reginald M. Lewis
Greenwich
W. Parker
Braoktown
JS. Sweeney
Shuttle Mindew l Club
H. J. Topping
Thip Green
Wich
F. R. English
Waterbury
R. L. Jockson
Highland Country Club
Harold S. Lake
Hartford
Governtor Lake
Connecticut
Stormer Harvard Polf
Flra
D. Dodge
Farmington
Ww. J. Sweeney
Shattie Meadow
Bartlett Hartford
R. L. Jackson
Highland
B. Armold Jackson
W. P. Seeey
Bronktayyn
Mw. D. MacDonald
Woodway
Two Stars Suspended by Factory League
At a managers meeting in Sk City Factory Baseball, L. E H of General Electric and I. Macieskie of Bridgeport Brass were suspended from the league for conduct shown in a game between the two teams on June 17.
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Sk City
L. EH
General Electric
I. Macieskie
Bridgeport Brass
Fenrce
Jung
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