Bridgeport High Track Team Preps for Trinity Relays
Bridgeport High with fourteen athletes travels to Hartford to contest in the Trinity Relays. Coach Anderson aims for top finishes in sprint events and relays, with key contributors Whelan Nicholson Ryder and McNighe. The squad plans strong showings in dash and field events, hoping to outrun Hartford High and prep schools.
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Detroit
al Anderson
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Trinity
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New Haven
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Derby Kentucky Derby field and odds announced
Louisville May 13 Following all possible starters the weights jockeys and probable odds for the Kentucky Derby to be run here next Saturday include War Morvich 126 L Meats 8-5 Olympic 126 L Penman 6-1 Bunting 126 L Morris 12-1 Washington 226 T Connolly 12-1 My Play 126 Scnuttinger 10-1 Busy Amer 126 N Barrett 10-1 Ed Moss 126 E Barnes 210-1 By Gosh 136 Surf Ride 125 EB P 3Col Winn 126 J Howard 100-1 Catterton 126 Eens 100-1 E Whitney H H Hewitt entry E R Bradley entry Doubtful starters
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Morvich
L. MeAtes
Olympic
L. Penman
Bunting
L. Morris
tStartle
B. Kennedy
Washington
T. Connolly
John Finn
Murray
J. D. Mooney
Scnuttinger
N. Barrett
tEd Moss
E. Barnes
Peo
Winn
J. Howard
Catterton
P. Whitney
H. H. Hewitt
R. Bradley
Sharkey Moves Up to Bantam Rank in Comeback
New York May 11 veteran promoter Joe Wagner says Jack Sharkey has graduated from bantam to bantam class. Sharkey will debut in his new class May 20 at Ebbett’s Field against Pepper Martin in a 15 round bout at 426 pounds. Since his comeback began he has defeated Willie Spencer Sammy Noble Joe O’Donnell Harry London and Roy Moore.
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New York
Jack Sharkey
Joe Wagner
Sharkey
Dave Driscoll
Pepper Martin
Ebbett'sfield
Willie Spencer
Sammy Noble
Joe O'Donnell
Harry London
Roy Moore
Shugrue to fight Tiplitz in Boston May bout
Boston May 11 Johnny Shugrue New England lightweight titleholder and brother of the famed Joe Shugrue has been matched to box Joe Tiplits in the feature bout of the all star light weight show staged by Johnny McGann at the Faneuil A C Mechanics Building Boston May 19. Tiptite last night stopped Walter Mohr.
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Boston
Johnny Shu- Brue
Johnny Dundee
Joe Tiplits
Johnny McGann
Faneuil A. C
Mechanics Building
Tiptite
Walter Mohr
Shugrue
New England
Feraous
Joe Shugrue
Benny Leonard Offered 15000 Pounds for Lewis Fight
London report says George Mc Donald cabled Billy Gibson with a £15000 offer for a twenty three minute rounds bout between Benny Leonard and Ted Lewis if Lewis wins or draws tomorrow versus Georges Carpentier. Proposed venue is London at the end of June.
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London
George McDonald
Billy Gibson
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Ted Lewis
Georges Carpentier
Hinkey Haines Returns to Yankees by Jersey City
New York May 11. Hinkey Haines, the outfielder acquired from Penn State College and sent to Jersey City last month, was returned by the Skeetery. He watched from the Polo Grounds press box as the Fan is best the Sox. He is a ball player, though temperamental.
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New York
Hinkey Haines
Penn State College
Jersey City
Skeetery
Hinkey
Polo Grounds
Sox
Wally Reid Bows Out Of Indy Five Hundred Race
INDIANAPOLIS May 11 Wal lace Reid motion picture star will not drive the automobile he entered in the five hundred mile International Sweepstakes race to be run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 30 The reason given was that the holders of his long term picture contract refuse to permit him to compete. TORONTO Out May 11 The Toronto International League ball club has released four players One outfielder Kim Riley was sold to Syracuse on a fifteen day option Pitcher Johnson was released to Norfolk of the Virginia League Catcher Spillane and Pitcher Rapp were released unconditionally.
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Wallace Reid
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Toronto
Toronto International League
Outfolder
Kim Riley
Syracuse
Pitener Johnson
Norfolk
Spillane
Rapp
Rex Beach Seeks Comfort as Outdoor Attire Guide
Morris Ackerman interviews Rex Beach who stresses comfort in outdoor wear for hunters. Beach advises carrying an extra dry shirt, changing when wet, wearing loose fitting wool socks, and using roomy footwear. He praises reindeer and Eskimo-style garments for warmth and air insulation in cold coastal hunts.
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Rex Beach
Alaska
Dempsey Highlighted as Lethal Mover in Fight Tactics
A column mixing poetry and sport discusses Dempsey's fighting style likening it to a panther’s glide. It cites a London Times writer on his effortless movement around Willard, noting instinctive motion and rapid coordination as keys to success.
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Dempsey
London Times
Willard
Kansan
Walter Johnson
Lajoie
Mahan
George Duncan
Bobby Jones
Crasho Gents Defeat Imperials at Seaside Park
The Crasho Gents edged the Imperials 7 to 1 at Seaside Park as West End’s Red alien exits in a trade sending Allen to the Imperial club for Sacks of the Intos plus a fine bat the Crashes desiring. Johnny Bennett joins Gentlemen j in the league and will be called Red Bennett's Lunchroom Hounds.
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Seaside Park
Tod
West End
Red Alien
Allen
Johnny Bennett
Gentlemen J
Red Bennett
Imperials
Srashoes
Minneapolis Plays 200 Games And Scors
Minneapolis in the American Association reports a world record by not being shut out in 200 consecutive games after winning 8 runs against Thomas J. Hickey. President McKay notes this is the longest streak, with the last shutout dated Sept 17, 1920, by Ben Tincup of Lowenville, and manager Joe Cantillon praised for guiding the club.
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Minneapolis
American Association
Thomas J. Hickey
Association
Millers
Ben Tincup
Lowinville
Joe Cantillon
McKay
eGlain
Tall Wins At Seagide In Shaky Mail Grammar Meet
Tall Morning School defeats Watervillé by a wide margin as Hat team and McKinley School also win. Hazy play and fouls marked the Seagide contest, with no spontaneous fireworks observed.
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Mail Grammar School
Watervillé
Seagide
McKinley School
Terminal Nine to Play Today in Bold Series Opener
The Bridgeport Terminal Club faces Round House in the first game of the series at 6:15 p.m. at Malleasie Tron Baseball Wield. Lineups include Sayles, Slezak, Hart, O Grady, Murray, Keele, Nitoche, Toohey, Weston, Carr, Brown for Round House and Everlin, Snyder, Randall, Pearson, Ma honey, Gorman, Hoja Sulli van, J Leonard, Hickey, Wilmot, Shertell for Terminal Club along with umpires Cliff Keeley and George Rising.
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Rair Aad Etreles
Malleasie Tron Baseball Wield
Bridgeport Termina Club
Round House
Rooters
Sayles
Slezak
Hetferman Dean
Hart
O'Grady
Murray
Keele
Leonard
Nitoche
Cull
Toohey
Weston
Carr
Hickey
Wilmot
Bennett
Shertell
Matthews
Trumpfellow
Cunningham
Cliff Keeley
George Rising
Young Angelo Bouts Sailor Darcey in Stamford Tonight
Young Angelo, state lightweight champion, faces Sailor Johns on a twelve round route in Stamford tonight. Angelo is favored to win but faces a tough challenge from his opponent.
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Sailor Darcey
Stamford
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Angelo
Johnsny Darcey
Angelo 4
Annex Nine to Play Elm Street Sluggers at Seaside
The Annex A C team, the Elm Street Sluggers, schedule a Sunday 2 40 match at Seaside. Reported lineups include J Benedetto Bonundus Cook Squillanta de Ine and L Benedetto Pelham Meglio Tuck Lop Izzio Gudice Fortunatti Lan with other players.
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de Ine
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Tracy Faces Brennan in MSG Bout May 16
Tim Tracy the Australian heavyweight title hopeful arrives in the United States two months ago and draws veteran Pil Brennan of Chicago for a fifteen round clash at Madison Square Garden on May 16. The bout is billed as a real test for the newcomer with Brennan noted for his durability from a bout with Jock Dempsey. Some observers fear a harsh lesson for Tracy while others see potential in the invader.
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New York
Tim Tracy
Pil Brennan
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Tracy
Brennan
Brannan
Jock Dempsey
Dempsey Offered Bout with Wills After Return
New York May 1 reports that heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will be offered a bout with Harry Wills when he returns to America May 20. If Wills accepts, the match may be staged in Montreal, with promoter plans led by Tex Rickard lieutenant Frank Flourney.
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New York
Jack
Dempsey
America
Harry Wills
Montreal
Wille
Frank Flourney
Tex Rickard
Brennan Sparks Unusual Action in Gym Display
In a surprising gym moment Brennan swung into action drawing astonishment for his footwork and precise punching. The incident showed a level of coordination and timing that stood out from typical practice.
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Chance
Brennan
Dover
Boy Scouts to Hold Beardsley Field Day
Beardsley Park hosts a monster field day by the Boy Scouts of Amerlex on Saturday as a prelude to the state championships set for Seaside Park on June 2. Eight events include first aid race friction fire building Morse signaling knot tying Paul Revere race signal tower and water boiling. Event starts 1 45 with Robert V Leckie directing. officials include Pp V Gahan Fred Carbally Max Raum and Tom Flynn.
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Boy Scouts of Amerlex
Beardsley Park
Seaside Park
Paul Revern
Robert V- Leckie
Pp. V. Gahan
Fred Carbally
Max Raum
Tom Flynn
Troop Relay Event Featured in City Competition
The notice lists Eddie Reilly Wheway and others as contenders in a city contest tomorrow with over 100 participants. The Fou Revere Tace relay involves a scout horse relay over 50 yards carrying a rider who transfers the burden to another, with a long relay distance highlighted.
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Local Y Enter Team at Worcester for May Swimming Meet
The Eastern Region M. C. A. swimming championships will be staged in Worcester on May 27. Local Y’s team plans to enter. six events are listed including relay and freestyle races. Candidates should report to Harry Abbott. trials will be held next week and several collegiate and star swimmers are expected to contend.
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Harry Abbott
ALG
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