Record Attendance Expected at Thursday Bout in Meriden
Meriden boxing fans anticipate a near 6,000 crowd as Kia Kaman faces Babe Herman in the state armory opener. Kaplan and Herman prepare for a rematch with high stakes, weight issues, and a chance to revive Kaplan’s standing in local pugilistic history.
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Babe” Herman
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Wakeman Memorial Team Plays Strong Court Game
Wakeman Memorial, led by Wetstein and Mills, with Ned Buster as manager, boasts a 15 win 3 loss record. The standout victory came against Westport in the Y M H A Separates contest on their home floor.
Yale Holds Back The Golden Harvest Of Boxing
Grantland Rice looks at Yale and boxing's era defining talent and the sport's money making era. He contrasts 1920s boxing stars with past greats, notes Dempsey dominance, and praises boxing as the hardest sport to master while predicting strong forthcoming seasons for Yale in multiple sports.
Springfield diver Eddie Abercrombie to the Intercollegiate meet
Eddie Abercrombie of Springfield, once state fancy diving champion, will enter the National Intercollegiate Swimming Championship in Princeton on March 23 and 24. He captains Springfield College, won six fancy diving meets this season, and faces top divers from Princeton Rutgers and Rutgers foes in a strong field.
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Battling Siki Arrives in Dublin for McTigue Fight
Battling Siki and his team reached Dublin from Queenstown and were welcomed by crowds at the station. He went to Howth to train for his St Patrick's Day bout with Mike McTigue as the rival prepares in Lucan. The two will alternate public performances in a Dublin theatre as they build toward the fight. Both fighters are reported in good condition for the anticipated clash.
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Min nis Likely to Join Braves
Boston reports that Gloucester star Stuffy Mellan ia is close to signing with the Boston Braves for the upcoming season. The veteran outfielder first baseman reportedly plans to travel south within days to finalize a contract and join the club as the regular first baseman.
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Yale Tourney Selects Three Teams to Represent Connecticut
Tafta college authorities urged the Yale basketball committee to choose the top three teams from the Yale tournament to represent Connecticut in the Dusts tournament. Wilby and Naugatuck likely to be named, with Commercial expected as a third choice.
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Commercial
Holdouts Sign Contracts With Saint Paul Club
Three players from the Saint Paul Antlerkan and Association Club signed contracts today. Charles Dressen becomes third baseman Nelson Hawkes is the first baseman and Martin Whoenig is the infielder.
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Yale five again setting pace in college league
Yale leads the Intercollegiate Basketball League after a weekend split with Penn and Dartmouth wins. Cornell trails narrowly with 198 points in seven games while Yale has allowed the fewest points, 144, to opponents. Luther of Cornell tops the scoring list with 116 points, Cullen of Dartmouth follows with 97, and Yale’s Sussman along with Penn’s Carmack tied for fourth at 75. Next week pivot games include Yale vs Penn in Philadelphia and Yale vs Cornell in Ithaca.
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Spring Training Opens in Earnest for Major League Teams
New York reports a busy spring as Giants and Yankees prepare for pennant runs. Veterans clash with rookies for berths while fans eye standout players like O Connell and Fluth as managers update lineups and depth ahead of the 1928 season.
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Prospects Bright for Navy Basketball Next Season
Annapolis March 5 A bright prospect looms for Naval Academy basketball next year. The team loses only captain Parr to illness this season and will gain a wealth of material. McKee forward Barnes guard Parris Walshe Shapley form the regular lineup with three more seasons ahead. Harris will be a regular forward for two seasons after an accident limited play this year. Other talents Day Mitteust Craig Signer Flippin Mills and others show strong depth for future campaigns.
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McKee
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Walshe
Shapley
Gaye
Harris
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Craig
Signer
Flippin
Mills
Rohrobaugh Named Captain Of 1923 Wesleyan Team
Buckhannon Va March 5 Henry Rohrobaugh center of last year s West Virginia Wesleyan football squad was chosen captain for the 1923 team.
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