Mooers Only Player Expected To Trouble Locals In E L Meeting
Thirteen players including six veterans signified intent not to be on the holdout list to Gene McCann, manager of the local club. Eddie Mooers tops the list as the only player likely to cause trouble, with other vets and returns shaping preseason plans and possible releases as the Hartford league negotiates deals and training begins.
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ee _ Falk
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Haughi
Newark
Hartford
Clarkin
Capitol City
Polackewich set to play for Bridgeport in Meriden tilt
Dorothy Polackewich, a Bridgeport High School girls basketball pillar, will face Meriden High in the deciding game delaying since a January 24 tie. Though she graduates in February, she is eligible to play and will bolster the Hilltoppers alongside Kathleen Oliver.
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Bridgeport
Meriden
Miss Polackewich
Hilltoppers
Helen Clark
Kathleen Oliver
Troop No 4 Extends Streak With Seventh Victory
Troop No 4 earned its seventeenth straight win in the Eason league by beating Troop 1 by a score of 24 to something at the barn on Sunday. Ceriss and Anglemen starred for the victors.
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Eason
Yale 10 Stay in Gage Three Weeks
Yale baseball teams begin spring practice under Head Coach Fernie Tommers with Smokey Joe Wood joining the battery men and freshmen. Ten veterans attended Friday’s rally as Yale aims to improve on last year’s victories over Princeton and Harvard. The squad will train three weeks in New Haven before a three week cage session then a south trip to Macon, Ga, and a Taft smoker to boost team energy.
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Mar
Yale
Smokey Joe" Wood
Fernie Tommers
Princeton
Marvard
Macon
Taft
Intercat
High School Baseball Mentor Not Appointed
Harvey C Went refused to disclose the new coach's name arguing no action taken and quiet in athletic circles until the Board of Education resolves the matter. Jenneth Robbins, physical director of the high school, will oversee candidates until a coach is appointed.
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Harvey C. Went
Education Board
Jenneth Robins
Wll
Bridgeport High Wins Chest Game Narrowly
Bridgeport High edged the Junior Separates 18 to 17 at Lyon Terrace gym in a tense Community Chest contest. Schine and Cremins starred for Bridgeport with sharp floor work and strong five foot shooting. In the opener, the Senior girls beat the Junior girls 17 to 10, while Mildred Waters and Miss Danielwicz were out. Coach Helen Clark debuted Miss Plumb as a new forward for tomorrow’s game replacing Waters.
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Lyon Terrace
Schine
Cremins
Sching
Hilltop Teast
Mildred Waters
Miss Danielwicz
Helen Clark
Miss Plumb
Miss Waters
Keeley Signs 70 Box Shepard At Armory March 15
Big Ed Keeley, a knockout artist, signs to box Johnny Shepard in a ten round tar bout at the Armory on March 15. Keeley, rising in Park City boxing circles after a New York run, plans another heavyweight bout at the Pioneer Club Friday. His Madison Square Garden eliminations have drawn promoter interest.
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Park City
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Keley
New York
Pioneer Club
Madson Square Garden
Americans Again Star in Oxford Meet
In Oxford England March 5 the American athletes again impressed in the Oxford University athletics meet. JT Hunn Princeton and University College won the 120 yards hurdles in 15 5 5, tying the Oxford record. W E Stevenson Princeton and Balliol captured the quarter mile in 51 2 5. The Americans swept the pole vault, with W R Michenoer Alberta winning at 16 feet 2 inches, Dunbar Wooster second at 10 feet and A Ik Davis Virginia third at 3 feet 9 inches.
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Associated Press
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Princeton
University College
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Alberta University
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University of Virginia
St James Girls Seek Court Games Across City State
The St James girls request to arrange matches with any maiden team in the city or state. They have defeated several local outfits and aim to add to their record. Interested teams should call Stratford.
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Miller Quits Big Leagues for Beloit Team Move
Miller former Red Sox outfielder and ex Yankee left organized baseball to join a Beloit Wisconsin team. The move, confirmed tonight, marks his desertion from major league ranks.
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Pick's Hustlers Lead In Blessed Sacrament League
Pick's Hustlers hold a four game lead over Dunn's Dumb-Bells in the Blessed Sacrament league with Brecklin's Bears closing in one game back. Standings show Pick's Hustlers 23 16, Dunn's Dumb-Bells 14 20, Brecklin's Bears 18 21. league records list Monahan 130 high single and 134 Seltenrich, Brecklin 239 high total, Pick's Hustlers 532 high team single and 1481 high team total. Roll of Honor citations include Brecklin and Demery with multiple scores and totals across the season.
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Bridgeport Girls Prepare for Naugatuck and Crosby Tests
Bridgeport High girls basketball faces Naugatuck tomorrow and will travel to Crosby High on Saturday. The team reshuffled lineup with Agnes Waters back, aiming to regain form after prior losses. A local boys quintet, idle recently, meets Naugatuck High on Saturday in their first game under Coach Corel Pherson.
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Waley
Hilltop
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Waterbury
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Helem Clark
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Agai
M's Olver
Miss M. Waters
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Atherton
Ther
Corel Pherson
Naupgarns
Naugatuck
Wilby Wish School
Westport Series Finale? Guards and Norwalk Face Financial Hurdles
The inter-city basketball series between the Compo Life Guards and the Norwalk Big Five is on hold as financial agreements falter. Guards have swept Nice Aren and Lock City, and now aim to finish the New Canaan stretch with March into April play likely.
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Norwalk Big Five
Lock City
Canaan Betias
Basketbal
Yale Net Team Sets Southern Trip For Easter Week
Yale University tennis announces a Southern tour during Easter. The varsity departs Wednesday March 28 for a match in Richmond and proceeds to Norfolk and Washington with games scheduled against Virginia, Norfolk Country Club, and Dunbarton Club through early April.
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Enrebes
Philadelphia
Yale University
Virgnia
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Norfolk
Dunbarton Club
Washington
Big Five Girls to Play Oriole Team Tonight
The Industrial Girls basketball league game at the Industrial Service Center W A Gymnasium on Barnum avenue resumes tonight with the Big Five quintet facing the Oriole girls from Bridgeport Public Market. Mildred Allen referees both games. preliminary features D. M. Reads Juniors. Lineups include M Jackson, M Quinn, M Lipoveky, J Schonberg, R Sakowicz, TL Gavigen, M Lindstrom, N Lucas, E Lindstrom.
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Industrial Service Center
Water Co League Tight Race Report
The Bow-Wows cling to a one game lead over the Canaries in the Water Co league as standings show Bow-Wows 14–7 and Canaries 13–8. Connell Jr tops the honor roll with a 99 average, while Canaries hold several high marks including 409 as the high team total.
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McAuliffe Ill Cancels Gibbons Bout at Madison Square Garden
The March 19 heavyweight bout between Tom Gibbons of St Paul and Jack McAuliffe of Detroit at Madison Square Garden was canceled after McAuliffe fell ill. Harry Grek is sought as substitute opponent for the same date.
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Tom Gibbons
St. Paul
Jack McAuliffe
Retroit
Madigan Square Garden
McAuliffe
Harry Grek
Gibbons
West Side teams win first City championship games
In front of about 600 fans at the High School gym, Webster beat Staplerosters 18 to 6 in class B and Washington defeated Barnum 29 to 10 in class A. Petrino sparked Webster with sharp shooting while Corso controlled center. Barnhart led Barnum with bright play. Second games set for Thursday on the same floor.
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Four teen cycle teams race at Madison Square Garden grind
New York report details a grueling 15 hour ride with four teen teams starting at midnight. At the 298 mile three lap mark Salchow led, Fitzsimmons-Spencer trailed a lap behind after a sprint finish. The 15th hour record pace was 342 miles nine laps set by Morgan and Mec Namara in 1914.
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Commonwealth 6 to Play Y M H A Return Contest
Bridgeport basketball fans expect a championship atmosphere as Commonwealth Black Celtics, defending champions, meet the Y M H A squad. New York’s near unstoppable lineup and precise passing challenge the Bridgeport club, which has practiced a tougher defense to counter the Y M T A attack. The Flebes remain undefeated in rematches this season and aim to keep the laurels in Bridgeport after tonight’s game. Players include Fran Wooney, Mr Jenkins, Marron, Slocum, Gordon, Hubbard, Moten, and Fitelson.
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Gotham Court
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Y M T A and Knights of Columbus to settle city title series
The managers of the Y M T A and Knights of Columbus five will meet this evening at the Y M A auditorium to decide the city championship series. The last meeting failed to agree on the first game location and was adjourned. A coin toss may settle the matter tonight, with four weeks left in the season.
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Staples High Has Two Contests This Week
Staples High School basketball teams plan two games this week. The boys face Newtown High next Saturday after a seven game skid and a bid to end the season with a win. Thursday the team meets Hamilton High of Ridgefield, while the girls play Bethel High on Wednesday in Bethel.
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Park City Giants Meet Tomorrow
The Park City Giants plan a meeting at Clarides Alexander's home at 28 Tight and Avenue tomorrow night at 8. Managers seek early-season starts with bookings against Wiliston Fast Sider Yale and Town Greens Farms Beacon Falls Newtown Waterbury and Ansonia. Communications go to R W Green at 661 Main Street.
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Wilde and Villa to Meet in June World Flyweights Clash
Jimmy Wilde of England the world flyweight champion and Pancho Villa former American title holder signed for a one round bout at the Polo Grounds in June 46. Matchmaker Tom O Rourke announced Villa favored over Genaro due to newspaper verdicts. Wilde to receive 7 1 2 percent of gate Villa 12 1 2 percent. No guarantees to the boxers.
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the Polo Grounds
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Mrs Moll Mallory Defeated in Monte Carlo Mixed Doubles
Mrs Moll Mallory and Wallis Myers were eliminated in the Monte Carlo mixed doubles quarterfinals by Mrs Lambert Chambers and Gordon Lowe of England, 6-2 8-6. Mallory, sidelined by a weak ankle, plans to play in Mentone's tournament opening tomorrow.
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Wallis Myers
Lambert Chambers
Gordon Lowe
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