Schafer Wins First Block in 1600-Point Billiards Match
Chicago scene reports Jake Schafer, 18/2 champion, beat Welker Cochran 500-421 in the first block of a 1600-point match. Early play was poor with both players missing simple shots, sparking audience departures before Schafer rallied to an 83 in the 16th inning and finished strong as the balls remained clustered for tomorrow’s Grey, hot.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Tovar
Jake Schafer
Tonigh l Ater
Welker Cochshin
San Francisco
Jiaves
Schacter
Cochran
Ana
Weight Throwers Prepare for Irish Test in Dublin
Ryan and McGrath train for a weight throwing all-around at Loughlin Lyceum May 21 Brocklys. Patrick Ryan, world champion in the 16-pound hammer, will lead home club entries while Patrick McDonald and Matthew McGrath, New York A C stars, challenge in 14 and 28 and 36 pound events. Four places score, winner tops the event.
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New York
Mer
Lezalem
Dublin
Ein
Teh Aphlers
Loughlin Lyceum
McGorrick Recreation Field
Brocklys
Areland
Patrick Ryan
Patrick McDonald
Matthew McGrath
New York A. C
McDonald
Ana
Ryan
McGrath
Local boys enter Gotham Inter-City boxing tourney
Three local amateurs travel to New York for the monster Inter-City boxing tournament at Madison Square Garden under Captain Max A. Baum. Steve Smith will box 128 pounds, Anthony Rethara 147 pounds, Patsy Waide 160 pounds, with Jace Smith managing Louis Bogash. Baum postponed a Casino appearance until June 5.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Max A. Baum
Steve Smith
Park City
Anthony Rethara
Clagy
K. QO
Patsy Waide
Jace Smith
Louis Bogash
Gotham
Captain Baum
Regatta Association to Meet in Philadelphia
The Middle States Regatta Association will hold its annual meeting at the Hotel Wilton Philadelphia on Saturday evening May 27. Officers will be elected. two regatta committees selected. events programme set. venue for this year’s regatta decided. Each club may send three delegates with credentials for recognition.
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Philadelphia
Middle States Regatta’ Association
Wilton
Broad and
Lofust Streets
Delerajés
Y M C A Tennis Tourney to Start Next Week
The Y M C A annual tennis tournament will begin next week at the Colorado Avenue courts. Entries should be filed at once for those who wish to compete. It will be a handicap event for all players.
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Y.M.C.A
Colorado Avenue
Brennan Kayors Jim Tracey in 8th Round at Garden
Brennan Kayors of Chicago delivered a late flurry to KO Jim Tracey of Australia in the eighth round at Madison Square Garden. Tracey showed grit after rounds of trading, but Brennan’s right hands and sharp uppercuts finished the bout with a count of eight.
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Brennan Kayors
Jim Tracey
Garden
New York
Bu Brennan
Chicago
Australia
Madison Square Garden
Brenenan
Lotta
Tracey
Collaase
Brennan
Steen
Jack Malone
St. Paul
Augie Retner
Jos Vides
Philadelphia
Frank Jenna
Brooklyn
Gurver Arogld
Yussel Perlstein
Perlacein
Milford Legion Defeats C A G Team in Armory Match
The Milford American Legion defeated the Coast Artillery unit at the state armory range. Milford totals 582 of 606 while the scale scores STZ of 500. Lockwood Gottsever and Barber tied for high honors with 34 of 100. Milford scorers included Rickels Ellison Lockwood Brotherton Fowl ar Gottseger and others.
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Milford
Lockwood
Gottsever
Barber
Bridgeport
Rickels
Ellison
Brotherton
Fowlar
Gottseger
Pitzgerald
Nichols
Farber
Evans
Hungerford
White Sox to Play Gas Co Tonight at Seaside Park
The White Sox have a busy slate this week. Tonight McGuire's charges meet Bridgeport Gas Licht at Seaside Park. Tomorrow they face First Baptist church aggregation. Sunday features two games including a trip to Ansonia to play Norwoods and a Varsity clash with White City at Savin Rock.
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White Sox
McGuire
Bridgeport Gas Licht Company
Seaside Park
First Baptist Church
Ansonia
Norwoods
White City
Savin Rock
American Legion Nine to Hold Practice Thursday
Members of Harry W. Congdon post No. 11 American Legion to try for the baseball team must report at diamond No. 5 Seaside Park at o'clock Thursday night. A large number urged to report to form the best possible team. activity will determine league entry.
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Harry W. Congdon Post
American Legion
Seaside Park
Legion
Alpines to Face Norwalk A C in Sunday Showdown
The Alpines travel to Norwalk Sunday to meet the Norwalk A C in a heated matchup. Key players listed include Schiller, Topitzer, Buckley, White, Leviz, Martin, Simmons Nuttal, Connorg, and Dodee. Game time is 1 o'clock in front of the lab with open seating for rooters.
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Norwalk
Morvich to Run in Dwyer Stakes Next
Morvich, Derby winner, arrived at Jamaica Race Track after a 36 hour train ride. Trainer Fred Burlew said the horse is in excellent condition and relaxed during the trip. The team considers Dwyer Stakes or Aqueduct as the next target.
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New York
Fred Burlew
Morvich
Louisville
Jamaica Race Track
Burlew
JOE M GUIRE JAVELIN RECORD AT SEASIDE PARK
Joe McGuire star sophomore of the B H S track team shone yesterday afternoon at Seaside Park with a javelin throw of 137 feet the best by a Hilltopper this season He opened at 135 feet 6 inches and built to 137 feet The performance earns him a place in the Yale Interscholastic meet in New Haven Saturday reporters note Bridgeport hopes rest on high school division totals and open events as many prep school athletes are entered
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Joe McGuire
B. H.S
Seaside Park
McGuire
New Haven
Carro
Bridgeport
Whelan
Nicholson
Ryder
Saur
McTighe
Carley
MeTigue Refuses to Fight Bogash in Boxing Dispute
Mike MeTigue, middleweight champion of Ireland and Canada, faces suspension in Canada and most U S states if he fails to honor his contract with Louis Bogash. Reports from Montreal say he refused to meet Bogash again and may quit boxing if forced to comply. Promoter John Conway heads to New York to resolve matters with the Gotham boxing commission.
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Ireland
Canada
Louis Bogasa
Montreal
MeTigue
Battler
John Conway
New York
Gotham Boxing Commission
McTirue
Canton
Bryan Downey
Joe Smith
Hogash
Tammy Robson
McTizue Pease
Bis to Meet Derby High Today in Park Tilt
Bridgeport trade school faces Derby Arch school this afternoon at Geasige Park in a bid to decide their place in the State Trade School league. The Derby game comes amid Outer town’s noted veteran roster and strong performance by its performers.
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Bridgeport Trade School
Croga
Derby Arch School
Geasige Park
Tege
Berkshires Seek Crack at Crasho A C Scalp
The Berkshire team aims to book a Sunday game with the Crashes at Seaside Park. A permit for No. 1 diamond pat is held, heightening urgency to arrange the matchup with West Ran. Details mention Rhang 7 late and a written arrangement with Le peerenler by Tom Col- LOS in Kossuth St city.
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Berkshires
Suirce
Diamond Pat
Seaside Park
West Ran
Rhang
Latcleck
Ames Gan
le Peerenler
Tom Col- Los
Kossuth St. City
Rex Beach Praises Migratory Fowl Treaty With Canada
Rex Beach lauds the Migratory Bird Treaty with Canada and federal law for protecting waterfowl. He cites reduced market hunting along the Carolina coasts, noting more brant and a thriving wild swan population. Beach, based at Ocracoke, argues hunting methods have shifted toward preservation and observation, though he warns of potential overpopulation if epidemics are avoided.
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Morris Ackerman
Canada
Rex Beach
Carolina
North Carolina
Brant
Ocracoke
Beach
Baird Meets Kaplan in Open Air May Fight Card
George Dwyer of Bridgeport A and A signs Lisut for May 9 with Earl Baird facing Louis Kid Kaplan of Meriden in State Street Arena. Kaplan has 24 prior starts and the show is headlined by the Baird bout. Hammering attendance is expected. Also on the card Young Roach vs Young Mulligan and Danny Ne-Innerney v Young Luby plus two undecided bouts.
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George Dwyer
Bridgeport A
Earl Baird
Louis Kid Kaplan
Meriden
Baird
Army
Kaplan
Young Roach
Young Mulligan
Samford
Mulgan
Danny Ne- Innerney
Danoury
Young Luby
Swede Lindstrom Banned From C L Blacklist
Eastern League reports note players like Swede Lindstrom and Johnny Nagle face banishment for talking back to umpires. Alex Lindstrom of Fitchburg allegedly caused trouble in Pittsfield and was ejected by Si McDonald, signaling strict on field conduct.
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Dan O'Neil
Johnny Nagle
Springfield
Blacklat
Johny
Umps
Alex Lindstrom
Fitchburg
Lindstrom
Pittsfield
Si McDonald
Pepper Martin trains for Sharkey bout at Ebbets Field
Pepper Martin trains at Freddy Welsh's Summit camp preparing for a key match with Jack Sharkey at Ebbets Field next Saturday afternoon. A win would position him for a world title shot against Johnny Kilbane. Martin and his retinue left Summit to finalize preparations and study tactics from Welsh, aiming to replicate insights used against Babe Herman.
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New York
Pepper Martin
Freddy Welsh
Summit
N. I
Jack Sharkey
Ebbets Field
Martin
Brooklyn
Sharkey
Johnny Kilbane
Milton Belyea Starts Training For Big Race
Milton Belyea the Canadian champion single sculler began preliminary training on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Challenge Cup race to be held in June. Competitors include Paul Costello of Philadelphia Walter Hoover of Taluth and Either Glimore or Rooney of this city. Glimore and Rooney race to enter the challenge cup race. The cup is held by Jack Kelly who has retired from rowing and will not defend his title.
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Philadelphia
Ai Wo Belyea
Schuylkill River
Tom Rooney
Glimore
Thooney
Jack Kelly
American Jockey To Ride Favorite Horse At Epsom Derby
London May 18. Lord Queen boroughs St. Louis a three year old son of Louvois out of Princess Sterling will be ridden by American jockey G Archibald and is the favorite for the grassian gsh Derby to be run at Epsom on May 19. Odds against St Louis shortened to 7 to 1 after his sensational victory in the Two Thousand Guineas Stairs at Newmarket on April 26.
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London
Lord Queenborough
St. Louis
Louvois Nul
Princess Sterling
G. Archibald
Hpsom
Newmartet
Leading horses may never meet in American racing
After the Derby and Preakness, Morvich and Pillory will not clash soon. Pillory targets the Stuyvesant Handicap at Jamaica on Thursday and the May 33 mile event, while Morvich is listed for Belmonts Metropolitan on May 25, Toboggan on May 30, and the Suburban on June 3.
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New York
Morvich
Pillory
Jamaica
Belmont
Miss Ryan Reaches Semi Finals at Brussels
Elizabeth Ryan of California and Suzanne Lenglen of France advanced in the international hard court championship in Brussels. Ryan defeated Mrs Heacock 6 4 6 3 to reach the semi finals while Lenglen swept past Mrs Du Font 6 0 6 0 and other results included Alonzo beating Van Denep 6 4 6 2 and Batterthewaite defeating Bourpetre 6 1 6 0.
YMCA Emp Show Starts Tonight With Boys League
The YMCA will launch an in door boys league tonight at Ft. Myers with four teams playing baseball and other games. Five points win a game and a point per player. five more for adding a new member. Schedule lists Kogel Sweeney Moran Caries with dates from May to June plus relay and dodge ball events.
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Kogel
Carios
Sweeney
Moran
Caretos Ve. Moran
Caries Va
Caries
Carlos
Rogel
New Haven Club Recalls Players From Farm System
New Haven May 16 All players of the New Haven club of the Era League on loan are being recalled at manager Donovan's request due to many regulars suffering ailments. Reserves are needed to maintain the team's present stride.
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New Haven
Donovan
Bridgeport High Defeats Greenwich In Close Nines
Bridgeport High beat Greenwich High 2 to 0 at Havemeyer field in a pitching duel that lasted 1 hour 35 minutes. Bridgeport mounted a late eighth inning rally with Sekarak and Walker driving in runs after Colway hit a decisive extra base hit. Dispute over a dead ball led to coach intervention. both pitchers Gallagher and Knudsen delivered strong performances with nine strikeouts combined.
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Bridgeport High
Greenwich
Conn
Greenwich High
Havemeyer
Park City
Ken Walker
Colway
Sekarak
Hilltoppers
Bridgeport
Walkyer
Shea
Walker
Straus
Hunt
Kent Fluent
Knudsen
Morgan
Greenwich School
Wilve
Pitchere
Gallagher
Knudgen
Wich
Uprit
Lyons
Kreuter
Sekerdk
Om Wright
Burne
Cwirlers
Nix
Atx
Strauss
OT Berger
Mertena
Clemina
Sekarek
Burns
Koudsen
Dean
Louden
Hakanson
Joe Breuter
Wright
Fatir Bridgeport
O— Greenwich
Sekaral Lyons
Stravas
Sacrifices
Skarak
Enudeen
Kent
Reuter EH
Greens Farms Nine to Meet Norwalks Westport
Greens Farms baseball team will play Norwalk A C Sunday at Bedford Oval. Arthur Grits mauccer, the newly discovered pitcher, will be on the mound for the locals. The Westport squad trains for Twin Oaks of Bridgeport next week at Kernstock lot. Staples High School faces Ridgefield of the Fairfield County Y M C A league Saturday at Bedford Oval.
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Westport
Greens Farms
Norwalk A. C. Nex
Bedford Oval
Arthur Gritsmauccer
Westports
Twin Oaks
Bridgeport
Kernstock
Staples High School
Ridgefeta
Fairfield County
Frank Cartigan
Thoreday
Loren Suiflen
Waterbury Juniors Seek 15 16 Year Old Opponents in Bridgeport
The Leavenworth Juniors of Waterbury wish to arrange a game with 15 to 16 year olds in Bridgeport for Sunday and a return game in Waterbury. Contact Frank Hennessey at 113 Oak Street Waterbury as soon as possible.
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Leavenworth Juniors
Waterbury
Teary
Bridgeport
Frank Hennessey
Oak St. Waterbury
Hopkins and Milford Prep Rivalry Set for Big Showdown
Hopkins prep school tests Milford in Milford as intense rivalry returns with a high interest game. Both sides field eager squads aiming to claim bragging rights in a key local prep contest.
First Methodist Team Drops Season Opener at Seaside Park
The First Methodist team fell 3 to 1 to Park Street in a season opener at Seaside Park. Park Street displayed sharp fielding that limited Methodist chances and secured the win.
Sacrament team defeated by Sound Reach on Sunday
The Blessed Sacramento fell to the Sound Reach team Sunday amid weak play. The field was ragged and the Willow and Delayed were poorly handled, leaving Sacramento unable to mount a comeback.
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Sacramento
Giants to play Fairfield Legon next Sunday
The Park City Giants hope to chalk up a victory when they meet the Fairfield Legon in airfield next Sunday. The Fairfield team has won few of its early starts and is hopeful of giving the focal team no setback.
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Park City Giants
Fairfield Legon
Airfield
Tae Legion
Focal
Stuffy Me Ynols Extends 179-Game Errorless Streak
Boston May 16 Stuffy Me Ynols star first baseman now with Clevalana continues his perfect fielding run. He finished 1927 with 119 errorless games and adds 10 this season bringing total to 149. The longest streak in league history.
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Boston
MeYnols
Red Sox
Clevalana
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