Bridgeport Soccer Prepares for State League Test at Seaside Park
Bridgeport Rovers, defending state champions, host the British American squad in a key State League match at Seaside Park tomorrow afternoon. New Haven’s strong lineup, led by Pimlott of the British recruiting mission, aims to challenge the Rovers as local stars including Jenkins, Downie, Cave, and Dickson line up. A large crowd is expected for the featured game and accompanying schoolboy matches.
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Elm City
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Hookie” Cave
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H. B. yMolden
Al Mamaux Aims for Higher Pay with Robins
Pitcher Al Mamaux demands at least his prior Pirates salary of 6000 for the upcoming season, telling the Robins he will not sign until a $200 gap is bridged. He seeks a fair wage matching his 1916 earnings as he weighs the Pirates and Robins draft impact.
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Dreyfuss
Blue Ribbons Face Skeeters in Jersey City Tonight
Blue Ribbons of the Connecticut State League meet the Skeeters in Jersey City in a key race for the league lead. Norwalk and Ansonia clash in a crucial Norwalk-Ansonia match as other local teams observe in Ansonia and Bridgeport.
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Billy De Foe to Box Johnny Dundee March 13
Boxing news from Bridgeport and Providence reports Billy DeFoe of St Paul to meet Johnny Dundee of New York at the Providence club in a 12 round bout on March 13 with Dundee earning a $1200 guarantee plus 38 percent of the gate and DeFoe on a straight percentage deal.
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Johnny Dundee
New York
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Ire
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Buffalo
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Bridgeport Y M H A Faces New Haven For State Title
Bridgeport Y M H A meets New Haven Y M T A tonight at the Bridgeport Boys club on Middle street for the state championship. Bridgeport carries a 19 win season and aims to avenge last year's loss to New York’s 92nd Street Y M H A. A large cheering contingent from both sides is expected as dancing follows the game with Chic Anthony refereeing.
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Young Women's Hebrew Association
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St James Five Ready for Ansonia Tonight
The St James basketball team travels to Ansonia to face the Bluevilles in a game billed as a prelude to the Anson and Norwalk matchup. Players Hargrove Mennery Greene Kline Golde McGranh Kochiss must report at 6 00 PM at the railway station. Manager Ptorek can be contacted for game arrangements.
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Terry McGovern Left Estate Worth 310,000
New York, March 1. Terry McGovern world featherweight champion left 10000 and his home when he died. Sam Harris had held the sum in trust, Terry received 25 weekly, Mrs McGovern gets the home and 6000, 5000 to be held in trust for son Joe until age twenty one.
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Boxing World Spars on Passports and Plans for England Fight
The article notes Dave Astey will meet Jim Wilde in England for the world championship after being cleared to depart, with Joe obtaining passports in Washington. It also mentions New Jersey boxing legalization, possible passage of McCue boxing bill in New York, Albany’s boxing interest, and upcoming bouts including Dutch Brandt, Guasie Lewis, Young Sandow, Jack Bulger and Lew Tendler, plus Joe Smith forming a Fitchburg stable and Cohan stars joining Bridgeport A C.
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Upright Swing Is Beneficial to the Beginner
Golf writer Harry Sparling argues beginners should use the flat swing over the upright. He cites four top flat-swing exponents Alex Smith Jack McDermott Tommy McNamara and Mike Brady who now teach beginners the flat method. The flat swing promotes proper wrist action keeps the club head low and encourages a sweeping stroke that yields more consistent timing and roll.
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Alex Smith
Jack McDermott
Tommy McNamara
Mike Brady
Providence lights Eastern League hopes with Providence club
Eastern League owners cheer as Providence International League votes to continue this season with a merger option. Jack Egan to manage Providence, Daff Gammons as president, Jersey City eyed to join, Portland likely to be ousted if JC enters. Brisk season plans include Sun games in three cities and Meadowmere training camp. Napoleon Lajoie may manage Indianapolis if IL sits out.
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Stallings Invites His Batteries South
Boston March 1 Battery men of the Boston National League club visit Manager George Stallings at Meowmere Haddock Ga for ten days of hunting fishing and tramping before Miami training. They will not train more than two months before the season opens. Business Manager Hargood names Catcher Henry Pitchers Hughes Scott Raifan and possibly Nehf Rudolph as the squad.
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Favor Sunday Baseball Bill Sent to Vote
Boston March 1 legislative committee on illegal affairs votes 10 to 5 to report favorably a bill to permit sun any baseball games between soldiers and major league teams provided the gross receipts are turned over to charitable or patriotic organizations.
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Legislative Committee On Ilegal Affairs
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