Ed Keeley Stops Sheppard in 28 Seconds at State Armory
Ed Keeley floored Babe Sheppard in 28 seconds to win their ten round bout at the State Armory during St Patrick’s day festivities. Johnny Allen drew with Stamford’s Young Angelo in a ten round exhibition, with Allen narrowly prevailing in a controversial late surge.
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New York
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McTigue and Siki Face In Clash On St Patrick's Day
In Dublin on St Patrick's Day Mike McTigue and Battling Siki are reported in splendid condition for their bout. Sparring exhibitions draw large crowds while bettors lean toward Siki after a strong week of work. Weights are not set, but Siki is expected to carry about ten pounds more than McTigue.
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East Side Maids Win First Games in Championships
Two hard fought games opened the Grammar school girls championships. In class B Summerfield defeated Webster School 15 to 12, while class A Hall edged Shelton 16 to 15. Miss Frankowitz’s defense and Miss Jones’s play were notable in the two contests.
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Bridgeport High Girls Set For Final Home Showdown
Bridgeport High School girls basketball team prepares for a final home contest against Milford High tomorrow at 2 80 o clock. Milford won the initial meeting on a small floor, but Bridgeport hopes to adapt with Mildred Waters back in the lineup alongside Miss Oliver. Dancing will follow the game despite Lent observances.
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Hilltop
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Sullivan
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Atherton
Broadwell
Roach
Clark Jrs
Crehan
Stockwell
Plumbers Edge Drafting Team In Close Club Contest
The Plumbers of the Trade school defeated the Drafting team 13 to 10 in a hard fought game at the Boys' club yesterday afternoon. Cellar and Salvocci starred in the contest.
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Cellar
Salvocci
Putnams Chalk Up 2nd Straight Win
The Putnams earned their twelfth straight win by defeating the Nichols Big Five 81 to 16 on the Boys' club court Wednesday night. Fulton and Neary starred for Putnams while O Russell led the Big Five. The score:
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Nichols Big Five
Fulton and Neary
O.russell
Patmams
Neary
Fulton
C. Katz
Salit
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West
Russell
If. Muirhead
HH. Russell
B. Russell
Herbert
Y M H A to meet Passaic Kacys Tuesday at Madison
Passaic Knights of Columbus defeated the local Kaceys last Saturday and will face the Y M H A quintet at the Madison avenue court Tuesday. The Y M H A has lost three straight games but hopes to snap the skid. The Harmony and Commonwealth teams are set to clash Thursday in a rubber game on the WY M H A floor, promising a fast, hard contest with two five-man rosters featuring noted players from New York.
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Madison Avenue Court
Seiad
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Shea Marrone
Gordon i
Lafeskie Fitelson
Kaplan “E Diglarly
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New York
Commonwealth Big Five
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Gordon
M. H. A. Combine
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Gordon Hubbard
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Legionettes climb to first with win over Shelton maids
The Legionettes defeated the Shelton High School maidens to seize sole possession of first place in the Girls City League. Both teams sport four victories and one defeat. Miss Wilson of Shelton leads in scoring with 17 points while Stiss Paradise of the Legionettes trails with 12.
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Shelton Maids
Miss Wilson
Stiss Paradise
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Kossuth
Blessed Sacrament
Ramblers
G. F
Miss Paradise
G. Lassen
Miss
Miss Meridian 4 At $ Miss Waldhaus A 2 8 Miss Whittenhbers
Miss Ayer
Miss Waters
S. Lussen
Miss Winnick
Miss Caspen
Miss Wasson
Alpines start in base ball work
After a successful season on the basketball court the Alpine A C is making preparations for a base ball team. George Neiman, who has piloted the Alpine's destiny for the past three years, has been selected as manager for the team. He is gathering material for the outdoor sport and plans to play road games this season with a big state-wide schedule. The Alpine basketball team finished second in the City League and made a credible showing on the courts across the state.
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Alpine A. C
George Neiman
Alpine
Alpines
Nieman
Ren Kelly Sold to Memphis Club from Seattle
Seattle baseball club in the Pacific Coast League sells pitcher Ren Kelly to Memphis in the Southern League. Ren is the brother of George Kelly, Giants first baseman.
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Seattle
Ren Kelly
Seattle Baseball Club
Memphis Club
Ren
George Kelly
Giants
Fairfield Legion to Meet Danbury Big 5 in Saturday Fight
The Fairfield American Legion team will face the Danbury Big 5 on Saturday night. Both teams recently defeated the Norwalk Red Men on their home courts, signaling a fast, closely contested game. Regular lineup expected, amid strong recent form and local interest.
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Tommy Noble to Meet Elino Flores Tonight
New York March 15 There will be one more swatting at Madison Square Garden before the circus visits for six weeks. Tommy Noble the British featherweight claiming to be champion meets Elino Flores the Filipino Friday night.
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New York
Advea
Madison Square Garden
Tommmy Noble
Elino Flores
Relay Team Poised To Clash Hartford In Eve Meet
Bridgeport High School relay team concentrates training for the Kavin Barry meet against Hartford High School at General Electric barracks. Led by Ray Whelan anchor, the Red and Black seek victory with McTighe Carley George Lee and Roy Welch in a strong lineup. Hartford counters with four top sprinters including Bob McAleter and Eddie Fitzsimmons as the rival teams renew their long rivalry.
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Hartford
Sharp Eye
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General Electric
Lakeman
Capitol City
Loca
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Carley
George Lee
Almoss
Roy Welch
Park City
Roy
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Brennan Declared Out of Danger After Madison Square Garden Fight
New York report says Bill Brennan, Chicago heavyweight, is out of danger after a brain concision from the Mon day night knockout by Luis Firpo. A specialist projects hospital discharge in three to four days. Brennan's manager Leo Flynn released a letter from William Muldoon praising Brennan's performance and rebutting claims the bout was fixed.
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New York
Bill Brennan
Chicago
Luis Hirpe
Madison Square Garden
Brennan
Leo P. Flynn
William Muldoon
Firpo
Fairfield High to Play Congress Tossers Tonight
Fairfield High and Congress High meet for the second time this season on Congress floor. Fairfield trail after a 28 to 14 loss on Fairfield floor, but the locals expect a better showing tonight.
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Congress
Fairfield High School
Congress High School
Congress High
Legion
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Beirne
Burne Sharkey
Beirne E-Eereesweereee Skerritt
Shewood Weav
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