Connecticut Sunday baseball bill to be heard today
A measure to legalize Sunday baseball in Connecticut up to town lines is scheduled before the Senate Judiciary in Hartford at 1:30 PM. Representative Averill of Branford introduced it. Hartford likely the only city affected as New Haven Waterbury and Bridgeport already host Sunday games. The bill would let local officials permit casual play between 2 and 6 PM if approved at town meetings.
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Physician Provides Proof Nurmi Was Ill Saturday
New York dispatch reports a physician’s certificate stating Paavo Nurmi was ill Saturday, hindering his appearance at a Hartford meet. Connecticut AAU officials considered discipline for missing events while Nurmi, coached by Hugo Quist, awaited Metropolitan A.A.U. ruling. Nurmi, facing nine races in Madison Square Garden, was said to be ill with fever and fatigue.
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St Ann Saints Open Practice At Pittard Field
The St Anns baseball team held its initial practice of the season at Pittard Field Sunday. Manager Lee praised the turnout of candidates and expects a strong citywide combination. Last season the Saints won 13 straight games and the club plans to enter the City League and play series with several teams.
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John Levi Impresses Yankees with Long Arm Throwing
Indian player John Levi, recently attempting pitching, wowed Yankees with a powerful throwing arm and fine fielding. Teammates praised his speed, reach, and accuracy, noting he could overpower hitters and would fit as a pitcher. Gan cota Jeunes, a former Denver school star, has signed for a tryout with the Chat tamoopa club of the Southern Association.
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Three More Practice Days For Bhs Court Combine
Bridgeport High basketball teams prepare for Yale Scholastic tournament opening in New Haven Friday facing Waterbury Willey High. Coach Riley calls for daily drills as Hels bolsters front line to counter Wiley forwards. Stamford and Greenwich prep for first round games while other area teams fill card with matchups and travel plans.
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Red Allen Out of Mitt Game After 15 Years
A fragmented AP style item notes Red Allen is not participating in the Mitt game after a 15 year tenure. The text is garbled with unreadable segments but implies retirement or absence linked to long service with the team and references to other names and events without clear details.
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Giants Ready to Book Ball Games
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Receiving Team Increases Margin In Bowling Play
The Receiving Department extended its lead in the Whigeport Hardware League with one more name than last week. Thibault remains the individual star as team standings and records are listed for Receiving, Production, and Polishing Forge Machine Fool.
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Compo Guards and Hebrews clash for county title tonight
Compo Life Guards face Hebrews in a key county basketball title series opener at the M. H. A. arena on Madison Avenue. Compo, leader in the region, has defeated the Kaceys Stratford Legion and Fairfield Legion to reach the final, with George Smith McMahon and the Westport lineup set to start. The Hebrews hold the city crown and will counter with their strongest squad as Sel Mooney’s team seeks the early edge.
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Walnut Pin Busting League Draws Tie For First Place
The Laps and Luckies share the lead in the Walnut A bowling league with 18 wins and 15 losses. Hounds top the records with strong scores and high series. Standings show Luckies 18 15 .545, Hounds 16 9 434, plus top marks by J Kieworth Lyons and Leery. Honor Roll includes Heery McHugh Davidson Solan Maloney Taylor Moran and Warnan with solid totals.
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Keeley to Fight Munce Tonight at Pioneer Club
Ed Keeley, noted for successive knockouts in New York, will defend his form against Gordon Munce, a former amateur champion, in a main feature at the Pioneer club tonight. The bout promises a sharp test and could set up higher matches, with college links and transfer rules noted in surrounding remarks.
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Ernie Perry Wins in Newark Bout
Ernie Perry won a lightweight contest in Newark on Saturday defeating Gustave Blair in a no decision. The judges at ringside gave Perry the unanimous verdict as the favorite. Perry appeared not at his best until the fourth round when he gained momentum and secured a decisive moment. It was his second professional bout.
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Bridgeport Y M C A Loses in State Volleyball Semis
Bridgeport Y M C A drops out in the state volleyball semifinals at New Haven. Stratford defeats Bridgeport and then Meriden for the title. Meriden beat New London in the other semifinal. Bridgeport finished third in the standings.
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Park Citys Lose City Crown In Tight Playoff Fight
The Catholic Community girls basketball team defeated Park City 17 to 10 in a playoff at Stratford Avenue gym to win the league championship. Gold medals will be awarded by the Board of Recreation.
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Yale Ball Team in First Outdoor Drill of Season
Yale and Park Citys battled through a rough court as fans watched the Yale baseball program begin outdoor practice with 40 players present aiming for an April 4 opener with Fordham. Pitchers, infielders, and outfielders named, plus a separate basketball recap, outline strong season depth and a Park Citys victory by narrow margins.
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Cables to Bowl Phonograph Team in Home and Away Series
The Phonograph and Electro Cable bowling teams meet in a two game series starting Thursday with Cable at Conne Lewis alleys. The return match on March 26 has Graphs visiting Newfield alleys. Both squads select Eye players from a listed slate including Graphible Livermore Me fann Unoks Ward Sticks Gim Sterback Bunnell Larson Christane release Marck J Sheeiy Rovast Ed Sheeiy.
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County Duck Pinners to Start This Week
Fairfield special report notes the County Duck Pinner League begins this week with Norwalk and Bridgeport teams in action. Stamford and Fairfield start the following week. league spans ten weeks with two Bridgeport teams, two Norwalk teams, one Stamford team, and one Fairfield team. The Fairfield lineup includes Lew Dewey, Lucas, and Innarone.
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Phonograph Bowler Ups Bridgeport Brass in Pin Match
Phonograph team from Livermore defeats Bridgeport Brass in two of three games with Charley Kovnst delivering standout performance. Individual scores include Livermore 90 88 101 98 and Kovast 89 7 0. Burling Farrington 192 100 92 and A Baldwin 105 95 82 104 contribute notable marks as the Brass team posts several high scores.
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Wills and Gibbons to Box at Yankee Stadium May
New York report states negro heavyweight Wills and Gibbons of St Paul will headline a 13 round bout at Yankee Stadium on May 25. No title match with Dempsey planned. Promoter Rickard said Wills could earn about 150,000 in a possible later match with Dempsey.
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TAL Essick Signs Red Billluman For Vernon PCL Club
TAL Essick, manager of the Vernon Pacific Coast League club, signed Red Billluman, a rightheaded kicker who previously worked for Harry Hannan's winter league club.
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