Albany May Replace Providence in Eastern League
In a Bridgeport Telegram sports roundup March 4 1970 Albany is noted as possibly replacing Providence in the Eastern League with Jimmy Wilde winning a Philly bout. An extensive golf match report from Reading highlights multiple players including Charles J. Banes and Sam Graham and lists several Bridgeport area competitors.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Albany
Providence
Jimmy Wilde
Philly
Finghurst
NG. Merch
Spechell
Piarhurst Rodas
George van Ten- Ten
Englewood
Me Robingan
Manteigir
H. A. Serioner
Slwanoy
W. T. Rogers
Oakmont Idns
Fred B. Flor
Woodlawn
Charles J. Banes
Philadelphia
Banes
Sam Graham
Buck Merriman
Waterbury
Prank & Danforth
Northfork
Dantorth
Beuter
Danforth
Jao Hotchkess
New Tinen
Josine
Denn Us
Sprague
Trwood
Motelistas
CLH
Hardy
Forrester
Letters from the Dugout About Baseball and Bets
A reader writes about baseball and the old Polo Grounds versus nearby ballparks, noting engagements, fans, and nostalgia for lazy Saturdays. References to Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and last night’s talk with a friend’s wife reflect the era’s humor and love of the game.
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Polo Grounds
Borausa
Tuyself
Colrao
Sowneld Park
Pols
Beamin
Baty Ruth
Ty Cobb
Wilde defeats Wallace for welterweight title in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, Vimmy Wilde defeats Wallace to claim the welterweight crown after a brutal bout. Wallace bleeds from the nose early, fights back, but Wilde lands sharper punches and angles, securing victory as the champion absorbs punishment and waves of crowd cheers erupt.
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Pem
Tama
Vimmy Wilde
Bettish
Tatas Weethiee
Philadelta
Horn Teatshie
Wallice
Wilde
Wildtu
Ud US Oarsmen To Take Part In Olympic Games
New York reports that the United States rowing team will send crews for four and eight oared events to the Olympic Games. Strong crowds and national championships influence the selections with crew choices to be announced after a March 12 general meeting of the American Olympic committee.
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Ud. S
New York
Marth Strongcrower
Ameren Olympic Yonrayiing
Association of
Ankytour Quremen
Fortinayor
Monmbersot
Othles
Seuux
Rowing
Spomta
J Clark Jr to Lead Olympic Trapshooters
J Clark Jr of Worcester was elected to head the American Trapshooting team for the United States. The meeting selected the executive committee and listed major events including the Grand American Handicap in Cleveland, Southern Match in Washington, Pacific Zone Match, and Western Zone events. Directors named include S. Matthews of New York, C. H. Walgren of San Francisco, and J. Y. Smith of Nebraska Prairie Zone.
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Mon Leoni
Galfers
Thomas Hooker
New Haven
E. C. Sparge
Bridgeporn
Elduh
Hooker
J. G. Darrick
Oakmont
Sparge
RE. E. Tranley
Searbors
D. Horan
Bridgeport
TR. M. Rowe
Chatry Valesley
Robert Foote
Newhlaven
Ing
New Taven
W. E. Phillips
Calumet
Sim
Barnum
Moulton
Portsmouth
George TE. Barber
Nex ‘Haven
W. IF Lunk
Franklin Gates
Moore Coasts
Allan ‘Lord
Chevy Chase
Carmansey
AL Thurnilton
Garden City
Ferin
T. G. Phils
Lps
Moore Couuty
I Whitcomb
Worcester
Bait
C.H. Jene Inings
St. “Ardrmes
F.C. Newsc Bone WE
Triesdall
Cleveland
Ohio
Washington
D. C
Daly
Magon Town
Omaha
New
Soarr Matthews
New York
C. H. Wal
Sharkey and Moore Tie in Fast Ten Round Bout
Jack Sharkey of New York and Roy Moore of Es Patt fought ten fast rounds with sharp exchanges. Sharkey led early and carried the pace, but Moore pressed back in the final rounds yielding a fast draw without a clear winner.
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Sharkey
Moore
Yetrowy
Mareh
Jack Sharkey
New York
Roy Moore
Es Patt
Founda
Rarnyer
Saarvey
Jaier
Impartial rivalry and match disputes in postwar boxing scene
The Impartial reports on a chaotic card with Bud Pair headlining, Palmer, Cameron, and Georges Carnentier in a feud clash as promoters struggle with match terms. Robert Cannellon presses for $7,600 amid a bid to control tournament outcomes while rules for the world championship tourney demand overhaul to restore genuine competition.
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Ole Pssors
Bud
Arey Croeren
Panip
Palmer
Cameron
Toibe
Avin
Iage
Cameron Kell
Panama George
Joe Smith
Teniier
Loris Bogash
Larry Willams
Allvera
Xan
Sam Driver
Wand Palmer
Repaert
Red
Alien
Gerveon Young A'Leary
Actialti
Young Vietor
OfLedry
Carrere Hey
Georges Carnentier
New Orleans Racing Results Feature Mixed Odds
Race results from New Orleans list horses and prices across five races. Entries include Disturberge Dorothy Sitilele Different Ryn Trade and others with varied odds and placing notes, reflecting a chaotic card with frequent 1-5 and 4-5 style quotes.
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Aavana
Dorothy
Fiotan
Sitilele
Vven
Surveyet
Ryn
Tab
Iae
Ty Gah
Loy
Sr2
Evan
Fuge
Cavndin
Mandelh
Fed
Unclear Race Card Entries From Faint OCR Listing
The readable portions show multiple horse races separated by headings First Race Second Race and so on. Entries include horse names jockeys and weights with numerous garbled words and typos. The text resembles a race program or results listing with purses and classifications but is heavily corrupted.
Carpentier to Wed Panis This March
Georged Carpens iar, heavyweight pugilist champion of Brune and Mila, will marry Georgette Eloage next Monday here, finalizing a Jamaica of many years. The bride-to-be originally resided in the Lend Country. Carpenter's boyhood home is noted in the report.
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Panis
March
Georged Carpens
Iar
Burone
Mila
Georgette Eloage
Carpentier
Jamaica
Lend
Carpenter
Ribbons to Play De Neri Quintet
A concert at Cyldntal hall features Ribbons performing with De Neri Quintet. The lineup includes several noted players from eastern colleges and names such as De Vere Hite and Cross. Details on venue and program are partially legible in the damaged text.
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de Neri
Norey Adelphia
Tonlaht
WIT Agnet Nk Oelvk
Daevelng
Hte
Nabodts AL Ilies Vegntar
wermMiun
Jending Players
Asternome
Fenway Park Sale Is Postponed One Week
Boston reports a Fenway Park sale延期 due to court actions by H H Frazee. Proceedings reveal rival claims over ownership and funding, with disputes tied to previous management and equity matters.
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Fenway Park
Boston
Mar. D—Sale
Fenway
H. H. Frazee
Mrusee
Z. Uf. Kanain
Weluin
Cannla
Razge
Peazes
HUG &S Security
Yale Aces TG Tune Up for College Air Races
Yale aviators prepare for the intercollegiate state air races in New Haven. May G and T are named racers as the team plans their entry and details remain to be finalized.
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YALE
Lipton's Racing Cutter Shamrock to Visit New York
Sir Thomas Liston's 23 metre racing cutter Shamrock is sailing from Southampton toward New York for trials with William Burton set to steer. Expected to begin trial races around May 1 ahead of the July Challenge Cup race off Sandy Hook, with Captain Turner of Ipswich in charge for the voyage.
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Lonton
Mar
Thomas Liston
Southampton
York
Shromryes
Capen Weil
Yao
Mati
Wilel
Marek
Ora
Che Challen
Youle
Capaain
Turner
Ipswich
Las
Moater
Willram Burton
Shamrock TV
Courtney Faces Task of Rebuilding Crew
Courtney vows to rebuild Cornell crew after midseason shakeup. Faculty criticism cited, with key rower dropped and two months before first race. Meredith joins Penn squad as news of a famed sibling looms. Girls basketball at Bridgeport Normal School challenges rival team.
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Courtney
Charles Cérnel
Lotte
Cornell
Eastern League Meeting Eyes Providence and Albany Bid
A tentative Eastern League meeting is planned for next Tuesday to discuss expansion and admissions. Providence’s future in the circuit remains unsettled while Albany pushes a strong bid backed by business leaders. Transfers, potential fare boosts, and possible Providence franchise changes are among topics to be resolved after the New Haven meeting.
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Dan O' Noll
Speingoeid
Sind
Waterbury Club
O'Neillas
Providence
Albany
New York
Croy
Witer
Tim
New York State
Rember
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Saya
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Will Tagort
Amanorer Spe
Orane
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Ophelia
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Wallace
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Walter Malle
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J. Clark, JR
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Main
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Augie Kelekefer
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Ami
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Wren
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Port Light
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Iis Trusty
Soldat
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Alea Plaving
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Taylor
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Mirae
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Tolite
Kate Verdier
Whraves
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Ely
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Wile
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Lipton
Shamrock
George Meredith
Ted
University of Pennsylvania
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Peter Schuyler
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