Three-Fourths of Bears Infield Completed With Ferguson Sign
Bridgeport Bears announce the infield is three fourts complete as Donald Ferguson signs a rookie shortstop contract with President Woos. He is expected to win the shortstop job in spring drills and was purchased from Portland in the New England League. Ferguson led the league in fielding at short and ranked high in putouts, prompting praise from Portland boss Duffy Lewis.
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Ridgeport
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Trade Between Reds and Cards Falls Through
Cincinnati Reds holdout Pete Donohue blocked a proposed trade with the St. Louis Cardinals that would have sent Flint Rehm to Cincinnati. Reports from Reds camp in Orlando say Branch Rickey and Reds president C. J. McDiarmid discussed offers, with Rickey firm on Rehm and not considering a counter from Reds on Donohue for Jesa Haines.
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Cincinnati Reds
Tate
Bt. Lous Cardinals
Flint Rehm
Reds
Orlando
Rickey
Wee
C. J. McDiarmid
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McDonald
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Jesa Haines
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Dispatch
Johnny Scalzi Receives Robe After Bout in New Haven
Johnny Scalzi was presented with a bath robe by friends in the ring after a preliminary bout preceding the Georgie Day Phil McGraw fight in New Haven last night. Joe Stavola, a keen East Side supporter, made the presentation to the Ridgeport featherweight who won by technical knockout over Elmer Cone.
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Ridge
Beggar Boy Wins Pass Christian Handicap at Jefferson Park
In New Orleans on March 20, Beggar Boy a four year old colt from Mrs R M Hoots stable won the Pass Christian Handicap over five and a half furlongs by a length over Color Sergeant owner H P Whitney Patsy Jane finished third The son of Black Toney offered 932.40 for an 83 ticket Color Sergeant broke slowly and faded later May Cooper and Tannie also raced Pipestem Son of Hourless claimed victory in the fourth race at six furlongs ridden by T Root Pipestem won by two lengths over Cruelty with Pan dy third The mutuels paid 17 00 for the winner.
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Pandy
Silver Song
Tay
Farmers And Reds Meet Again In Thursday Game
The Devon Farmers and Red Heads clash Thursday night at American Legion hall Stratford in a keen rivalry. Last meeting produced a tight 30 25 Reds victory after a late Devon surge. Crowds expected for an exciting finish as Devon again challenges the Reds with St Chrysters Burns noted in lineups.
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Wilby Entered in Glens Falls Tourney
Eight teams from six states are entered in the ninth annual eastern states open scholastic tournament to be held in Glens Falls N Y March 29 to 31. Drawings occur March 28. Schools listed include York Institute Rogers High Newport Englewood High Peekskill St Josephs Buffalo Wilby Waterbury St Johns Danvers Glens Falls Academy.
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N. Y
Associated Press
Ralph Knight
York (Pa
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Newport
R. I
Englew
Peekskill Mn
St. Joseph's Institute
Buffalo
Wilby High School
Waterbury
Conn
St. John’s Preparatory School
Danvers
Mass
Glens Falla
Bowlers Fail to Set New Marks in Tourney
Kansas City March 20 — leadership marks of 692 in singles and 137 in doubles withstood another barrage from about 100 bowlers in the American Bowling Congress contest. Joe Corcoran of Buffalo rolled 680 in the individual event to tie for fourth with Capt George H Jarrett of New York.
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Associated Press
Bowling Congress
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Buffalo
N. Y
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Jarrett
New York
Boston Bruins Win Prince of Wales Trophy for United States NHL Section
Ottawa Senators loss of the Prince of Wales cup to Boston Bruins after the U S section of the National Hockey League standings. The new arrangement awards the Wales Cup to the sectional winner, the O’Brien Cup to the Canadian section winner, and the Stanley Cup to the inter sectional finals victor. Prize pools and distribution rules for receipts are detailed, with percentages allocated to teams and the league across sectional and final rounds.
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United States
National Hockey League
United Stags
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Gous
Harding Battery Men Work Out In Gym
Harding battery candidates trained in the gym under Coach Jack Mead. Outfielders and infielders will join next week as football practice consumes time. Four catchers and five pitchers practiced with Dizengo Jacobs and Roberts among the pitchers. Lukachik showed strength as a backstop, while Gutowski and Colwell pitched through a long session.
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Harding
Acsembly Hall
Mead
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Zitnay
D'Auria
Pivarnick
Lukachik
Dizengo
Jacobs
Roberts
Colwell
Gutowski
Digenzo
Jacobu
Roberta
Rouch
Yankees Fall to Braves in St Petersburg Tilt 4 2
In St Petersburg on March 20 the New York Yankees lost to the Boston Braves 4 to 2 as Foster Edwards and Ed Brandt held the champions to limited hits. Babe Ruth collected two singles and a walk while Gehrig went hitless. The Braves benefited from nine Yankee hits and solid relief pitching as the clubs split their series to date.
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Boston Braves
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Ed Brandt
Yanks
Herb Pennock
Wiley Moore
al Shenley
Doc” Farrel
Babe Ruth
Gehrig
Bossy Gillis to Attend Fairfield Elks Boxing Eliminations
The Elks hall on State street hosts the second round of Fairfield county championships eliminations Friday night. Eleven new boxers and several heavyweights enter, with winners from last week’s bouts likely meeting in semi finals. Matchmaker Billy Prince has been fielding entries since early in the week for the Park theatre event on March 30.
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Come Comedy Relief
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GUP STARS START MATCH PLAY TODAY
The Davis cup elimination round at Augusta Country Club opens with practice and four players advancing to carry on against Mexico. Ten players including Bud Chandler Deeg Lott Hennessey and Tilden train under cool skies as match play starts tomorrow with singles and doubles scheduled across five courts.
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Bud) Chandler
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Chicago
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Summerfield Wins Older Boys Title at M. G. A. Arena
Summerfield Tec captured the Older Boys Federation league championship by defeating Newfelt 18 to 14 in the M. G. A. arena last night. Southard led scoring as the team clinched the split-season crown with a strong late push.
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Rosenbaum
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Frick
Sande WL Rana
Soccer title final to be played at Polo Grounds
New York March 30. The grand final of the national soccer championship will be played at the Polo Grounds on April 8. The New York Nationals, Eastern champions, will meet the Chicago Bricklayers, Western titleholders, in the deciding match. Chicago bid for the site sparked controversy after sectional playoffs.
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Associated Press
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United States Football Association
Chicago Bricklayers
Chicago
Delaney Sharkey Bout May Replace Dundee In Garden
Promoter Humbert Fugazy aims to stage a 12 round clash between George Godfrey and Paulino Uzcudun in New York with negotiations continuing amid cabinet scrutiny. Talks also cover plans to pair winner with Jack Sharkey or Roberto Roberti, while Ace Hudkins and Jos Dundee face postponement to outdoor season.
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George Godfrey
Paulino Uzcudun
Humbert Fugazy
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Uscudun
Los Angeles
Paulino
Mistah George
Fugasy
George
Jim Dougherty
Uzu“cudun
Godfrey
Los Angees
James
Joy) Johnston
Pugazy
Jos Dundee
Jess McMahon
Cardinals Pirates and Cubs Rated as Pennant Contenders
National League hopes center on the Cardinals and Pirates with the Cubs not out of the pursuit. Cuyler, Stephenson and Wilson headline Chicago’s outfield while McCarthy’s Cubs rely on McGuire and English to power the lineup. The Yankees look strong in the American League but early spring reports show mixed results across teams as new rules loom for pace of play and pitching delivery.
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Woody English
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Koenig
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Stephenson
Wilson
Uabby Herbett
Root
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Blake
Brasscos Clash With Yale and Towne Tonight
The Bridgeport Brass company five, Industrial league champions, meet Yale and Towne of Stamford in the annual Stamford series tonight. Saturday brings a return game in Bridgeport with the Lock City team. The Jock combine hopes to repeat last season’s success.
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Park City Girls Open With All Meriden Five
Park City girls prepare for a Thursday evening preliminary tilt at the American Legion hall in Stratford against All Meriden led by Catherine Brys and Clara Chapman with Catherine Baldwin at center. Coach Culver counts on a strong Park City lineup for the stiffer test. In the nightcap the Chrysler Red Heads meet Devon Big Five with games at 6 and 9 o clock followed by dancing.
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All- Meriden Girls
American Legion Hall
Stratford
All-Meriden
Matherine Brys
Clara Chapman
Iwalleos
Dot Harrigan
Catherine Baldwin
Contelcos
Stephanie Barnes
Meriden High School
Miss Brya
Paul Culver
Park City
Gila
Chrysler Red Heads
Devon Big Five
Meriden Wins Playoff Title In Polo League
Hartford. March 20. Meriden defeated Hartford 4 to 2 to clinch the playoff championship of the American Roller Hockey League. Meriden won the title last year.
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Associated Press
Meriden Tonight
Johnson Will Hurl By May 1 Club Head Day
Augustine Florida March 20 By Associated Tyres Wrist Jolson veteran of the baseball world and Pitcher-manager of the Newark Bears is suffering from slight intestinal trouble but will be on the mound for his club to May 1. James T Binnet president of the International League club said tonight Jolson has been ordered to rest and probably will go to Dayton Beach within a few days Sinnot said
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