Bridgeport Club elects new board at special session
The Bridgeport baseball club held a special meeting at which the old board resigned and a new board of directors was elected. President Fred Woos leads a group including Harold C. Rood Fritz James Murphy James Con Howard Simpson and Michael W. The new board plans to begin work next Tuesday to prepare for the season and fund upgrades at Newfield Park.
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Murphy
Conlin
Musante
Simpson
Healy
Lnfield
Park
Bridgeport
Fred Woos
Bears
Maade
Tte
Woos
Harold C. Rood
Fritzie
James Murphy
James Con- Howard Simpson
Michael W
Bew
Contin
Simp
Wee
Newfield Park
Voos
Yesterend
BHF to Pitch for Cubs in Los Angeles Opener
Catalina Island March 22 Nehf left handed Cub hurler, first to attempt a complete game, is set to start tomorrow against Hollywood. Manager McCarthy plans seven innings if possible while rest of staff prepare for the season in Los Angeles.
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Alon
Catalina Island
Joe McCarthy
Hollywood Los Angeles
Art
Nehf
Hank Grampp
Snipe DB
Conditionis
Regula
McCarthy
Jones
Cuba
Reahy
Los Angeles
Eajoy
Post Candidates Meet and Mercantile League Upstart
Candidates for the fast baseball team met yesterday reporting 23 players. The squad will enter the Mercantile League, announced by Manager Berett.
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Agam
J Waa
Berett
National indoor tennis: Chapin, Blake fall in semis
Two of America's top ten women players lose in the national indoor singles in Brookline. Mrs Alfred H Chapin Jr of Springfield ranked No 3 falls to Mrs Charles J Hubbard Jr of Cambridge in three sets. Miss Margaret Blake of Lenox ranked No 8 loses to Miss Edith Sigourney of Boston. Sigourney and Hubbard meet in the final. Sigourney showed a dominant forecourt game and won six straight games to take the lead.
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Mass
Associated Press
America
Alfred H. Chapin, Jr
Springfeld
Charles J. Hubbard, Jr
Cambridge
Margaret Blake
Lenox
Edith Sigourney
Boston
Hubbard
Sigourney
Miss Sigourney
Anna Fuller
Miss Blake
Bmirs
Chapin
Alfred B. Chapin Jr
Springheld
Mira Edith Sigourney
Ferguson Captures Billiard Tourney At Bridgeport Club
Dan Ferguson won the first three cushion tournament staged weekly at the Bridgeport club last night, defeating M Hettinger in the final. The field included competitors such as Chas Hron, RK Walsh, and A Dreyfuss, with Hettinger advancing through rounds before the final defeat.
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Dan Ferguson
Bridgeport
M. Hettinger
Chas Hron
T. Ferguson
D. Ferguson
BL Walsh
RK Walsh
Hettinger
O AL Dreyfuss
A. Dreyfuss
D. Fins
Je Thwahray
Fins
Krems and Rood Take Second in Pin Tourney
Kansas City March 22 Freddie Krems 51 and Louisa bowler rolled in the doubles event of the American Bowling Congress. Krems and partner H Rood Totied 689 to finish second in the two man division with a combined 1298. They trail the St Paul pair E Matak and L Woissiffer whose 1947 leads.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Freddie Krems
Louisa
American Bowling Congress
H. Rood
St. Louis
St. Paul
Army Swimming Hopes Rest With C. W. Allan
Army aims to score in the intercollegiate swimming championships in Philadelphia with diving star C. W. Allan undefeated for two years and captain of last year’s team, and G. G. Garton holder of the academy record in the 440 yard swim with a 5 minute 30 second best.
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Associated Press
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Garton
Canadian scullers to row in England
Toronto March 22 The Olympic doubles team of Joe Wright Jr and Jack Guest will depart June 8 for England to compete in Henley. Wright was a finalist last year and both rowers have been chosen for the Olympic doubles event.
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Ont
Astoriated Press
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Jack Guest
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England
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Park City Girls Defeat All-Meridens 26 to 14
The Park City girls beat the All-Meridens by 26 to 14 at Sterling Memorial last night. Jeanette Casper starred for Park City, leading the scoring and defense in a solid team victory.
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All-Meridens
Sterling Memorial Hell
Jeanette Casper
Soldiers win in National Indoor Polo opener at Squadron Armory
Soldiers defeated Brooklyn Riding and Orang by 1-2 to win the first round of the National Indoor Polo tournament at Squadron Armory. Penn Military College Reserves earned a favorable margin and advanced, with a notable performance cited in the report.
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Penn
Codleve
Brooklyn
Orang
Squadron Armory
Tament
Harding Quintet to Meet Holyoke Combine Tonight
The Warren Harding High School Presidents face Holyoke High School on the Paper City court to close Harding’s 1928 season. Holyoke is Western Massachusetts champion and a strong foe, while Harding boasts one of Connecticut’s fastest squads. This 30th game of the year aims for a season finale victory after a 23-6-0 record so far, with Mead coaching hard drill and scrimmage to ready the team.
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Holyoke High School
Joshua M. Ricker
Harding
Holyoke
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Bay State
Connecticut
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Meadmen
Rogers High School
New England
Mead
Varsity
Harding Holyoke
Yale swimmers set three world relay records at interclass meet
Yale swimmers shattered three world relay marks at Carnegie pool during the interclass meet. Captain House Banford Howland and Hutchison swam the 400 yard relay in 3 49 1 5, beating Michigan’s prior time. The 600 yard relay clocked 4 35 4 5, also surpassing the old record, as Yale extended its dominance across the long pool events.
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Associated Press
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Carnegie Pool
Michigan
Captain House
Banford
Howland
Hutchison
Pop
Repuport
Fairfield White Sox Smoker Meeting and Event Plans
The Fairfield White Sox will hold a smoker tonight at 20 Old Stratfield road to discuss the smoker at Tunxis Hill firehouse on April 12 featuring Nick Petrite Kid Boots Lou Toni Steve Antol and Frank Sable Boxing and wrestling will highlight the smoker Lou Johnson named manager for fifth year books road games by writing Lou Johnson Greenfield street Bridgeport
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Old Stratfield Road
Tunxis Hill
Nick Petrite
Kid Boots
Lou Toni
Steve Antol
Frank Sable
Lou Johnson
White Sox
Louw Johnson
Greenfield Street
Bridgeport
Lincoln Tops Maplewood 35 to 23 in Narrow Win
The Lincoln team defeated Maplewood High 35 to 23 in a steady outdoor game. Red Heads beat Devon Farmers 36 to 29 in Strutfad, closing the final series with a victory that evening.
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Devon Farmers
Sevon Farmers
Strutfad
RED Uwlabs
Lincoln
Puma
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Tewebors
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Gelesner & A
Hanmern
Tilden Wins Davis Cup Test After Tough Five Set Bout
Tilden loses the first set but defeats George Lott of Chicago in five sets 6-8 6-2 6-1 3-6 7-5 at Augusta to keep the United States Davis Cup bid alive. Hennessey beat Anderson 6-4 6-4 6-3. Coen and Brown win key matches for their teams as Eastern champions compete in Loyola tournament.
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Augusta
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Tilden
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Chiago
University of Miu
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Iead
Tilden Coster
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Indianapaisy
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University of Texas
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Stanford
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Kansas City
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St Louis
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Edward
Bud) Chandler
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Associated Press
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Sacred Heart of
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St. Titus
Titusville
Holy Rosary
Syracuse
N Y
St. Mary’s
Lansing
Mich
St. Mary's
San Antonio
Texas
Bloomington
Ills
St Stephens Defeats YMCA Five In Close 50 to 46 Victory
The St Stephens basketball team beat the YMCA on its home floor by 50 to 46 in a fast game. Lesko starred for the victors while Mahoney led the YMCA. George Murdock, Y guard, was injured during the contest.
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Holy Name
Doe Lesko
Tetors
Mahoney
George Murdock
Ihe
Indians to Battle Americans Sunday
New York March 9 2 By Associated Press an exhibition basketball game between the Spruneki Massa Indians and the New York Americans of the National League was closed tonight at Madison Square Garden The Lingfield team has just clinched the Canadian American League leadership.
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Spruneki Massa Indians
Teague
Ename Plus
New York Americans
Modes Square Garden
Lingfield
Central Battery Candidates Hold Initial Workout
Central High baseball's early drills under Coach Eddie Reilly featured eight pitchers and five catchers in a gym session. Left handers Don Doherty Pete Bodie and Tommy Dryer led a group of three southpaws and five right handers as the Hilltop team prepared for the season with emphasis on pitching stance and no curve balls for two weeks.
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Eddie Reilly
Helly
Hilltop
Reilly
Don Doherty
Pete Bodie
Tommy Dryer
Bodie
Congress
Dryer
Johnny Takees
Jack Lahra
Tekacs
Lainere
Joe Lafontaine
Jerry Sakowicz
Buck Callahan
Sakowits
Lafontaine
Congress High
Callahan
Junior Recreation League
Ray Campbell
Tommy Kearney
David Southey
Tim Clancy
Bill Heaphy
Campbell
Central High Basketball Letter Winners and Boxing Card
Six Central Court stars will receive B letters for 1928 basketball. Central High enjoyed a strong season with 14 victories in 21 games and a Yale tourney exit to Bristol. Boxers under Nettlownu Guard plan eight bowls and a boxing show next Saturday at the State Armory with leading county names on the card.
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Hilltoppers
Bristol
Central High A. A
Paul Munkasey
Zeke Munkascy
Jerry Bakowicz
Eddie Wasson
Central
Hightar
Mickey Roth
Sonny” Wittenberg
Freddie Hosworth Jr
State Armory
Stanley Clark
Netlonu Guard
Tommy Brown
Red Grillo
Pete Filo
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Jack Bently
Tommy Blue
Jackie Lenn
Low Kassay
Howie Dunn
Mike Toronto
Gilbert Payne
Ansonia
Tommy
Eddie Roberts
King Heze- Kath
Charlie Bellizze
Young Augie
Stamford
Kaceys Set to Host New York Big Five in Narrow Clash
The Kaceys prepare to face the New York Big Five at Washington Avenue Gym with a leather tossing exhibition. NY leads locals on records though Kaceys expect a close win. Doc Schultz of the National Pro League teams up with New York. game tips at 9 pm after an 8 pm exhibition.
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Washington Avenue
Doc Schultz
Kaceyu
Repultz
Hart Michoud
Neary
Linane
Koslowski
Cietetla
Hashagen Wintiams Roach
Monarchs And Auburns Win Boys Club Games
Monarchs Jrs5 strengthened their hold on first place with a strong passing and tough defense in a 17 to 18 win over the Dixies. Matjewski and Smith starred for the Auburns as they routed Twin Oaks 22 to a in a one sided last night league clash.
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Dixies
Matjewski
Smith
Auburns
Twin Oaks
Springfield Indians Face Eagles Tomorrow in New Haven
The Springfield Indians top the Canad ian-American League and travel to New Haven for the season finale against the Eagles. The Grove Street arena hosts the last regularly scheduled film night with hockey likely to end for the season after Sunday. Fans rush for tickets as New Haven expects a packed turnout.
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Springfield Indians
New Haven
Eagles
Grove Street
Bpringheld
Hockey Citien
Congress Ban Handicaps Reilly Faces Central Coach
The two year Congress High ban on players has limited Eddie Reilly's Central High teams to seniors and juniors. Supporters argue sophomores from Congress should be allowed, citing lost talent like Zeke Munkesey and the missing Jontos era. Coaches fear further loss as graduation ends promising players before they prove themselves.
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Congress
Sy Illes Sebestyen
Central
Harding
Bridgeport
Eddie Reilly
Reilly
Congress High
Eddie Jontes
Helly
Worcester Warren
Jontos
Hilltoppers
Zeke Munkaascy
Paul Munkaacy
Zeke
Hmitea
Hiltop
Yale
Dane
X Central High
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Muajor
Jos Olat
Edais Jontes
Befde Jonts
Little Tech
Fred Roberts
al” Roberts
Roberta
Congres High
Warren Harding High School
Congress High School
Lockwood Juniors End Season With Win
The Lockwood Juniors closed their season with a 30 to 22 victory over Sokola on Wednesday night. Limited readable lines show player notes and scorers fragmentary.
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Lockwood Juniors
Sokola
Lockwood Jy Sokols Gfp
G. Huby
Ab Garden
Wane
Dragon Ff
Howen
Erharit
Bally Go
Ou Pikville
DeMolay Five Meets Stamford Tonight
The Bridgeport DeMolay quintet will meet the Bratford Y. M. C. A. tonight at Holden Hall. Players listed include H Ahistrand Reichert Hancock Higgins Buswell.
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Demolay Five
Stamford
Bridgeport
Brratford Y
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