Wrestling and boxing notes hint at Madison Square Garden bout
The article notes fans enjoyed the announced match between Giant Pole and Strangler Lewis in Madison Square Garden New York amid a long promotion lead. It also mentions Hansen Christenson and Stecher in Brooklyn Springfield upcoming wrestlers bouts with promoters asserting strong showings and possible title implications.
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Ing
Windeek Abysae
Ahort Hansen
Chamip
Harold Christenson
Brooklyn
Hansen
Indoor Golf Meet Opens With Delays For Local Players
The Red Cross indoor golf championship in Bridgeport opens this afternoon at the Prenonal indoor course but is extended to next Saturday to accommodate players away from the city. Entries include Otis Hayward McLoughlin Middlebrook Hyde Jappe Carpenter Tomlinson Smith Delaney Phelps Wakeman Hounsley Bat Shean Wheeler McCann Horan Burdick Lynch Davis Lopsheare Griswold among others. Also reported are the death of John Phelps in Camden and promotions at Camp Devens for Sterling Seeley and Brooklawn golfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Pre Lonal
Red Cross Society
Bridgeport
Otis
Hayward
McLoughlin
Middlebrook
Hyde
Jappe
Carpenter
Tomlinson
Smith
Delaney
Phelps
Wake
Track Card Shows Strong Varsity Turnout and Plans
The article notes a large varsity squad over 0 men with about a dozen candidates per event, eyeing a spring track plan after a successful interclass and intercollegiate meet. Upcoming meets include Harvard on May 18 and a relay carnival in Philadelphia, with full-strength squad development for those events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Insylvania
Atelphia
Ivy Olson Signs With Robins For 1918 Season
Brooklyn confirms shortstop Ivy Olson has accepted terms with the Robins Chairman Charley Ebbets. Olson’s 1918 contract arrives at Flatbush today and he will join practice from the Pacific coast reporting March 15. Last season he played about 140 games with a .209 batting average and strong fielding at short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Tivan Olson
Robins
Charley Ebbets
Olson
Flatbush Squire
Pacific Coast
Hot Springs
Light Harness Season Promises Strong New England Circuit
The 1938 light harness season in New England looks strong with a revived Charter Oak stake in Hartford and Hamilton brothers among top entrants across Bay State events. Bay State Short Ship circuit purses total $450,900, with dates shuffled after South Weymouth’s withdrawal. Miss Harvis, bought for $3,100, boosts Springfield’s expectations as Nick Grady of Philadelphia joins the circuit.
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New England
Connecticut
Hartford
Hamilton Brothers
Bay State
Washeld
Worcester
Nick Grady
Philadelphia
Bronder to Defend National Javelin Title at Championships
National champion javelin thrower George Bronder to defend his title representing the aviator section Signal corps U8 A. Practice runs for Brooklyn Athletic club road race entrants held on course every Tuesday Thursday evenings and Sundays. all athletes invited to join to learn the route. Andy Kelly Sherman Landers George Dornell and Tom Halpin compete for 300 yard championship on March 16. potential new records. Charley Peres leaves Millrose A C New York rumors of joining Harlem clubs. possible move to Morningside A C. Princeton club interscholastic track and field championships draw over 800 scholastic entrants at Twenty second Regiment armory in New York this afternoon. Metropolitan wrestling championships under Crescent Athletic club New York April 2 and 4 with classes including 100 115 125 145 158 175 heavyweight and 110 pound novice added for amateur boxers March 13 15 open to those without prior prizes. Only one schoolboys event at New York Athletic club March 23. Matt Halpin lists 690 yard run for high and preparatory schools.
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Andy Kelly
Sherman Landers
George Dornell
Tom Halpin
Princeton Club
Twenty-second Regiment Armory
New York
Metropolitan Association
Crescent Athletic Club
Crescent
Simon Pyres
New York Athletic Club
Matt Halpin
Stratford Pupils Urged to Buy Thrift Stamps
Stratford March 8 pupils urged to buy thrift stamps as part of a school drive. At a grange meeting an interesting program was arranged with speakers A Bovis and Leverlace. Hilley state forester to address. High school orchestra to furnish music. all orange members invited. A quiet wedding of Albertans J. duit men of Bridgeport and Theodore W. Braiting of Stratford noted. War savings stamp drive reported at Stratford High School with about 860 dollars sold. Services at Congregational and Methodist churches outlined with lectures, union services, and Red Cross work planned.
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Stratford
Grange
da A. Bovis
State Agriculturea Peep Nn Hera
Leverlace
Hilley
Orange
Gladys Huntnell
Ates
J. Duitmen
Bridgeport
Theodore W. Braiting
A. M. Dtig
Stronad
Stratford High School
Ishev
Congregational Church
Jesus
Christ
Packard Hall
Houes
Methodist Church
B. B. Garber
Greens
Me. Barger
Christ Church
Lyman Wheaton
Eevening
Henry Lyman Wheaton
Jengland
America
E. C G. Carpenter
Il. J. Barber
Greens Farms
Tam
Red Cross
Bowers
Delaney
Pearson
Dal Hall
Clute
Hal WO
Nelson
Kelley
Alex
Strong
Learney
USA AM Dubert
Heath
Vio Barrows
Tuuce
Tisam NO
Connors
Jones
Burrit
Breiner
Hegelheiner
F. Lewis
Pickering
Ure Stanton
Rod Delune
Thibault
Masten
Hemsinger
Dunn
Lang
PO Smith
Brentford
Rertth
al Inin
Chuck
Hays Seeks GOP Unity to Win War
Chicago report quotes Hays urging Republicans to back a victory based war policy rather than compromise with the administration in Washington. He emphasizes party action to support a win as the great issue facing the nation.
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Hays
Chicago
Maren
TE Hina
Pueprilblesiy Hationid Comiminister
Hite Labeda
Washington Qrom
Republican Party
Reimbursement Bill on Tuscania Losses Debated in Senate
The article notes a proposed bill to reimburse Wicbington Maren and civilians who lost personal effects when the troopship Tuscania was torpedoed. The plan sets a maximum of 8400 per claimant, with support and opposition wrapping Senate military committee proceedings.
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Wicbington
Maren
Tuscania
Favorghis
Senate
Washington Crowded by War Population
The extraordinary war population of the national capital will reach such proportions by January 1 that steps are being taken to provide housing. It is estimated 16,915 persons will have no places to live.
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Washington, Burch
National Capital
Two More Assistant Secretaries of War
Washington reports approval by the House of the salaries for two additional assistant secretaries of war. The measure now advances to the Senate, leaving one more office to be filled. A New Haven grocer was fined ten dollars and costs for failing to label cold storage as such under a new statute.
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Washington
House
Senate
Polish Brigade Deserts from Austrian Army in War-Torn Region
The Polish brigade serving Austria revolted and deserted the main command over dissatisfaction with the peace terms with Ukraine. The unit is now reportedly in northern Bessarabia acting independently. American Consul reports rising anarchist activity in Moscow and disorder in Mostow over the peace settlement.
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Washington
Thussia
State Department
Bessarabia
Suniners
Stoscow
Mostow
Kassin
Probing Sugar Shipments in This State
The federal sugar administration seeks data from refiners on state shipments to improve distribution in coming months. Officials note past efforts failed as refiners could not determine consignees or quantities for sugar.
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Wartford
March
Federal Sugar Administration
Export of Food Stuffs Decreased in January
Washington report shows food stuffs and manufactures exports fell in January from the prior year while raw materials exports rose. Imports of food stuffs increased, but imports of raw materials and manufactured articles decreased.
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Washington
Department of Commerce Today
Frozen Body Found at New Fairfield Farm Barn
A man's frozen body was found in a barn on the ALBB Rush farm in the western section of New Fairfield Connecticut. The body appeared to have been in the barn for several weeks during winter and is believed to be about 60 years old. No identification was found.
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New Fairfield
Conn
Afareh
Ffork
Albb
Won't Try Suits Against Soldiers Won't Try Soldiers
In Hartford March 8 Judge Lucien F Burpee said the court will not try any case of a soldier in service unless he desires it. He refused to assign for jury trial the suit of Antonine Past against Dr. Abraham Crass at Camp Devens. Judge A C Bill for the plaintiff had requested the assignment noting weeks of notice and time for disposition.
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Hartford
Lucien F. Burpee
Superior Court
Antonine Past
Abraham Crass
Camp Devens
A. C. Bill
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Tournament For Benefit of Red Cross Society
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LL Cole
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