Rival boxers ready for opening gong at State Street Arena
Nearly 1000 fans converge on State Street Arena to watch middleweights Lon Bogash and Tiger Flowers in a much anticipated bout. Flowers predicted to win if it goes the limit, Bogash aiming for a knockout with a lighter 165 pounds. Undercard features Travers vs Morris, Kelly vs Saxon, King vs Garren, Culver vs Young Teddy, and rush seats announced for 4,590 attendees.
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Bambino May Join Yankees This Week
Babe Ruth may delay joining the Yankees lineup until later in the week as doctors advised him to stay at St. Vincent's hospital until mid week. He resumed light batting practice at Yankee Stadium amid chilly weather and showers. He has recovered eight of the thirty pounds lost during his illness.
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Reds Divide in Doubleheader With Cubs
Cincinnati and Chicago split a May 24 doubleheader. In the opener the Cubs won 4 to 1, with Alexander allowing five hits yet surrendering only one run. The Reds were held scoreless until the final inning. In the second game the Cubs failed to score in eight of nine innings as the Reds won 6 to 1.
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Browns Fall 3-1 as Athletics Edge Final Game
St Louis May 24 The Browns lost the final game of the series to the Athletics 3 to 1. In the seventh inning catcher Ordon Cochrane of the Athletics was injured by a foul tip and had to retire. About 5000 spectators braved a chill wind to witness the game.
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Milburn Announces U S Polo Team For Meadow Brook Test
Devereux Milburn captain of the American polo team selects a 4 handicap lineup for the June 6 match with Lewis La Cey’s British Argentine group at Meadow Brook. J Phipps Thomas Hitchcock Jr Robert Strawbridge Jr and Auburn form the Long Island side opposing Lacey’s 35 goal ensemble. Women’s play proceeds as USA and Britain clash on the field used when the Americans beat the British last autumn with proceeds funding the Cathedral of St John the Divine.
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Fairfield High Faces Two League Games This Week
Fairfield High plans two league games this week, hosting Norwalk at Legion Field on Wednesday and traveling to Greenwich on Friday. The Norwalk match is highly anticipated as Fairfield seeks to avenge recent losses while Greenwich presents a stubborn challenge from a strong pitching and batting lineup. Rooters aim to support the team as Fairfield tries to reclaim its former standing in the Fairfield county league.
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The Sportlight: Grantland Rice on spring, Nurmi, boxing, and more
Grantland Rice surveys a busy spring sports scene. He highlights Nurmi’s time, upcoming boxing title bouts at Yankees Stadium, Yale and Penn State track power, Tunney versus Dempsey chatter, and broader baseball and golf talk, framing a year of contests and momentum.
Dauss Strength Secures Tigers Victory Over Champs Washington
Nine thousand freezing fans witness Detroit sweep Washington as the Tigers topple the champions 6 to 2. Dauss shines, limiting Washington hits, while Detroit bats and Washington miscues drive the win. Judge and Wingo pace the offense, with Blue and Dauss contributing key hits as Marberry and Russell struggle on the mound.
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Twilight league leads with DuPont and Handy Harman tied
Fairfield May 24 Special. DuPont and Handy Harman sit atop the Twilight League as a strong, evenly matched field attracts local interest. Tuesday’s DuPont versus Greenfield Hill clash looms large with five weeks of scheduled games at Jennings Legion fields across Greenfield and Southport.
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Traders Ten Play Danbury Twice This Week
Flushed by a recent victory over Derby High Bridgeport Trade School nine plans two games this week with Danbury High. The Hatters visit Wednesday and Bridgeport hosts Friday with Dunn and Coleman slated for the two contest roles. Remaining on the schedule are two games with South Manchester Trade Norwalk and Bridgeport High.
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Soccer Teams Play Tie in Rain and Mud
Indianapolis May 24 The Associated Press reports weather and track conditions affected play as two soccer teams battled to a draw in a rain soaked field. Mud and slick bricks challenged players while officials considered safety issues amid the damp conditions.
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Dodgers top Cardinals in rain shortened game
Brooklyn defeated St. Louis 8 to 3 as heavy shower halted play in the sixth inning, the game being credited to the end of the fifth. Dickerman gave up six hits in 1 1 3 innings, while Osborn and Ogborne each worked in relief. Two base hits by Mueller and Bell aided the Dodgers offense.
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Celtics Stamford Match Abandoned Amid Mud and Absentees
Gray and Scott featured as Clan Campbell and Stamford’s Danversk eleven fought to a 2-2 draw in a rain soaked Spring Cup replay at the Meadows. Whitelaw and Bloxana were out. referee absence forced call off of the Celtics Stamford game in Lock City with a replay planned in Stamford next.
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New Garden to Seat Over 19 000 Persons
New York May 24 Tex Ricky ard wave occurrence says Madison Square Garden will seat 14500 permanent seats with 6710 in the stadium 1600 in the small balcony and 6108 in the large balcony for boxing hockey crowds up to 16000 and 14500 permanent seats total. Exposition Hall covers 62090 square feet with roof tennis courts.
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