Ewis Wins First Match In Nutmeg State Duckpin Show
Ewis Lewis of this city defeated Iley Johnson of Elm City in the Nutmeg State Duckpin Championship at the Algonquin in New Haven. The nine-game match drew over 30 bowling enthusiasts from New Haven and Bridgeport as Lewis edged Johnson in a tight two-man affair.
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Elm City
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Connie
Off Season Coaching Shuffle and Derby News
Off season notes mention Stanley ty Baumgartner of the Whila hia Nationals as alleged coach and successor to McAver, a former Champion player at Delaware. The piece hints at multi sport coaching roles and a Detroit meeting delay, with horse racing chatter about the Charter Oak at Hartford and the Merchants and Manufacturers’ race moving to Toledo. References to Alexander and diversions imply uncertain planning and salaries, with comments on the need for experience in a profession.
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Delaware Eye
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Toledo
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Hartford
Planning Big Wrestling Meet for Collegians
The Intercollegiate Wrestling league plans a Columbia University event with 35 bouts across five classes on March 22 and 23. Represented teams include Pennsylvania Princeton Lehigh Columbia and likely Cornell, with Yale a contender for strength though not a league member. Patsy McCarthy returns to Boston ready to compete. injuries and matches involving Yokel Polius Kilonis and others color the scene as promoters book major bouts across Boston Hartford Springfield and Dodge, Nebraska.
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Detroit Woman Is Bowling Champion
Detroit bowler Mrs. BF Strid won the International Women's Bowling tournament title with a 527 total across three series, two pins ahead of Milwaukee’s Mrs. Kissner who earned second place. Third was A Tage Toledo with 527? The report notes misnaming of boxers and a separate boxing blurb about Lew Tendler and Orville Toff with unspecified outcomes.
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Doledo
Hoppe to Meet Peterson in March Billiards Match
Willie Hoppe world billiards champion to meet Peter C Peterson of this city at Sheridan's on Broad Street March 21. Hoppe, famed for clean living, tours Pennsylvania before returning to New Rochelle. Local star Peterson, noted as one of New England's best, will face the challenger under Frank Benjamin's notice.
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Peter C. Peterson
Sheridan's Place
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North America
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Pennsylvania
New Rochelente
Peterson
New England
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Telegram
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Burgette
Hummel Joins San Francisco Club in Pacific Coast League
John Hummel leaves Springfield for the Pacific Coast league to join the San Francisco club, claiming free agent status after Buffalo failed to pay $150 due him. Jerry Downs, ex-Brooklyn manager, helps recruit. Pacific Coast season begins April 3.
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Buffalo
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Brooklyn
Hammieh
Dodgers
Boxing news and promoter plans for Newark velodrome card
Boxing items include BOXING PORK NIAWARK new show at Newark velodrome with May 30 Memorial Day opener and weekly Saturdays. Irish Vatsytae signed to meet Johnny Dimdee-Willie Jackson winner late April at Areni. Referee Dek Wimley and promoter Ig are noted amid boxing activity and venue details.
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Newark
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New Youle
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New Haven
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Amateur Baseball Managers Notice for Bridgeport Season
Amateur baseball managers are urged to announce challenges in The Telegram Bridgeport for the upcoming season. With many industrial organizations in the city there should be ample contests. Send details to Jim McGovern, Amateur Baseball Editor, Bridgeport Telegram.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Amateur Nines Prepare for Pioneer Baseball Season
Candidates for the Pioneer baseball team meet tomorrow at the Pioneer club rooms on Union Avenue. Last year the Pioneers were state champions with 27 straight wins, losing only two, and defeated Center to deny its claim to the title. Many players from St. Mary’s and others have signed with local teams. Kowalski and Schorndorf joined the Pioneers, Riggeny signed with the Washingtons, and Cornlish aims to play with the Bengals. Communications to Al Williams, Pioneer club. The MHA expects a fast team, while junior clubs may form squads. Remington Athletic Association plans a baseball meeting tonight to appoint a manager and captain. Parties with teams in the Industrial basketball league to meet later for league planning.
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Bridgeport School Soccer League Meets Tonight
Joe Boot reports Bridgeport Public School Soccer league will hold a meeting in the board of education rooms for the knockout competition. Captains and managers from entered teams will attend, with the draw for round one to place schools in pairs. Lincoln and the Lincolns lead standings, and the Eisling Shield and charms award will motivate players.
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Tom Wilson
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Durack Sets World Record In 440 Yard Swim
San Francisco reports that Fannie Durack broke the women's 440 yard world record at Melbourne's Australasian championships on February 16, clocking six minutes and three seconds. She also held the previous mark by three-fifths of a second and won every event on the program. Durack will tour the United States for exhibitions.
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Fannie Durack
Melbourne
Willam Enmack
Preifie Athletic Assectilon
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Unite States
Braves First Squad Leaves for the South
The Boston National League baseball club sails for spring training in Miami after departing from home bases across the country. Business manager Walter Th. Hapgood leads a party of reporters. in New York they will meet players Henry and McGraw, with several others joining en route. Three players remain unsigned: Ed Kenetchy, Dick Rudolph, and Charles Herzog.
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Ed” Kenetchy
Dick” Rudolph
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Piercy Released From New York Americans
William Piercy, a pitcher who joined the New York Americans from the Pacific Coast league two years ago, was released yesterday to the St. Paul club of the American association. He played with the Toledo club of the American association last season.
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Draft Has Hit Cleveland Hard
Cleveland has lost players of an actual cash value of $29,700 through the coeaition of the draft and enlistment. Louis Guisto cost $10,000, Elmer Smith $4,000, Ed Klepfer $5,000, Joe Harris $35,000, Herman De Barry $2,500, Petty $1,200, and Dickerson $1,000. Comiskey would lose $50,000 if Eddie Collings enters the war. The International league fate is uncertain amid Sunday bill defeats and a Toronto reorganization plan. White Sox pitcher Joe Benz will join the spring training in Mineral Wells, then St Petersburgh. Phillies leave March 15 for spring training in Florida. schedule includes games against Washington Americans and Philadelphia teams in April.
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