California Leads Intercollegiate Meet on Opening Day
California athletes head the field in the 46th intercollegiate games at Mearvard Stadium as 15 qualifiers advance to finals. Cornell trailed, Stanford and Penn State runners set marks, with Merchant of California forging a new hammer throw record of 71 feet 2 inches and Leconey of Lafayette winning the 100-yard dash heat.
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Associated Press
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Cornell
Princeton
Stanford
Pennsylvania
Merchant of California
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Massey
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Philips
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Columbia
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Ray
Monte
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Chapman
Yale
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Jert
Trevor
California
Nichols
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Needs
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Clarke
H. P. Bailey
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Maine
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Gailtornia
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Lae Igendre
Goorsetown
Miller
Bat- Svard
Hartranft
Hartrantt
Carter
Cook
Shem
Marsters
Georgetown
Heffreich
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Benneetgar
Paes Campbell
Best
Milford Town Nine to Open Memorial Day Schedule
Milford May 26 The Milford town nine opens its season on Memorial Day with games at Joe's Oval and various local parks. Key matchups include Clover Juniors versus Limecorn Tickets and Vikings of Devon facing Westport town team. Batteries Milford Buckholte Somers Ford and Milford Prep Carlson Gardner.
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Memorial” Dar
Milford Prey
Inclan
Carmanweal
Pop
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Butrae Lockwood
iChatawan
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Tister
Ernie
Crariie Burkhortz
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Fyank Somers
Oviatt
Oahu
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Land
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O'Mara
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St Vistory
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Joe's Oval
Buckholte
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Sing Sing
Vikings of
Devon
Westport
Berkshires
Pirtte
American Legion
Fairfield
Blesseq Sacraments
Knights of Columbus
New Britain
Hornets
Saugatuck Rosebuds
Springoods
Norwalk
Locust A C Seeks Opponent For Sunday Game
Locust A C announces no game this Sunday and requests any team with a suitable tagma and diay mond to arrange a match. Contact the club at 165 Thompson Street or call Noble 13.
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Fub Inouse
Thompson Street
Noble 13
Crashos Set To Face Black Rock Nine In Big Semi-Pro Tilt
The Crashos prepare to challenge Bridgeport suburb Black Rock A. A. in a high profile semi pro clash. Manager Jack Redmond announced the lineup with Rows Duffles Bram Imer Bentz Welch Shea Nelson Finlyson A Finlyson and others as the team aims for a decisive win.
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Crashos
Bridgeport
Black Rock
Areworke
Aura
Jack Redmond
P. Duffles
Bram- Imer
Bentz
J. Welch
Shea
Nelson
E. Finlyson
A. Finlyson
Lenox A C Tossers to Play Park City Giants
The Lenox A A team will face the Park City Giants at Seaside Park on Sunday at 3 30 p m on the No 5 diamond after last minute cancellations by out of town clubs Both sides asked players to report at 1 30 p m for club hours and pre game routines
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Lenox A. A
Park City Giants
Norwalk
Diamond
Seaside Park
Trinity May Meet Yale In Basketball Clash Next Winter
Hartford May 26 Trinity plans a possible game with Yale in New Haven next winter after three years since basketball became a major sport Trinity and Yale managers have agreed on preliminaries including date and guarantee Contracts will be signed soon Trinity seeks a full schedule with Connecticut Aggies Mass Aggies Brown Middlebury Albany Law Amherst Williams Army Brown and a possible trip to New York to play Columbia and several Greater New York teams
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True
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Trinity
Yale
New Haven
Mitchell
Sintle
Connecticut Aggies
Mass
Aggies
Brown
Middlebury
Allbany Law School
Knox College
Galesboro
Amherst
Williams
Army
Trinity Wl
Columbia
New York
High School Tennis Team Faces Roxbury Today
The High School tennis team will play Roxbury Prep today in their sixth match of the season. Captain Vreeland leads Meyers Sackett and Newman as the main players, with Facklty and Advisor Ricker supporting.
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Roxbury
Tennion
Roxbury Prep
Vreeland
Meyers, Sackett and
Newman
Facklty
Ricker
Shipping gains as Swedish tonnage climbs
Stockholm press notes rapidly rising shipping value in Sweden signaling renewed optimism among shipowners. After prices touched 100 kroner per ton, then 180 kroner for new ships, current rates show a dip to 30 kroner for certain vessels, a trend commentators view as evidence of stronger demand and future use for the fleet.
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Stockeholm
Sweden
Stockholm
Pricy
Eatne
Harry Greb Becomes Fifth US Light Heavyweight Champion
New York May 20 Harry Greb of Pittsburg is hailed as the fifth American light heavyweight champion after a decisive win over Gene Tunney. The article traces the division’s rough history, noting prior title holders and the evolving prestige of the class.
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Harry Greb
U.S
New York
Harry Grob
Pittsburg
Fighting Machinery
Georges Carpentier
Bac Levinsky
Sunny Jim
Cottrell
Jim Jeffries
Young Corbett
Marcy" McGovern
Dis Hanlon
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Fitz
Cafroth
Ruby Raterton
George Gardiner
Pounder
Fite
Roxy Caffroth
Coffroth
Jimmy
Sello ut Predicted for Kaplan Fight Here Monday Night
Renamed boxing event at State Street Open Air arena draws big crowds as Kaplan and Baird prepare for weigh in at 2:30 and 129 pounds. Tickets selling fast with Meriden New Haven and New Britain fans buying up seats. Rocking capacity expected to top the Bogash Deliner turnout, with main bout featuring Kaplan and Baird amid a packed, statewide audience.
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Kaplan
Parkers
Two More Champions Enter New York Swim Meet
Memorial Day outdoor meet at Brighton Beach baths draws entries from national and metropolitan champions. James W. Hall Jr. and Tom Meike join Ewald Wildfoster, with entries from Louie Balbach and others in diving and sprint events. Queen Riggin]]
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New York
Brighton Beach Baths
Memorial Day
Ritterness
James W. Hall Jr
Tom Meike
Ewald Wildfoster
Halder
Soy Yards
Hailmand Whietuner
Metro
McKee
Louie Balbach
Co- Turmbin
Secre Age Newl- Ameries
Art Hust Iz
Met
Aueen Riggin
Olymp
Daniels Sends Yacht to Race in America London
W T Daniels of the London Model Yacht shipped its model yacht Enceaver on the liner Olympic yesterday for New York for the world championship contest with American yachtsmen in Long Island waters. The Endeavor, a feet 3 inches in length with a 12 inch keel depth and 4 foot beam sails.
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London
W. T. Daniels
London Model Yacht
Enceaver
Olympic
New York
American Mace Yachtsmen
Long Island Waters
Stanford Swimmers Win Pacific Coast Title
Stanford University swimmers dominated the Pacific Coast title meet, scoring 26 of 27 possible points as they swept minor and diving events. The event featured mini yacht era parallels, with competitions at three miles and a windward course. Kelbahn took the after event in 6d seconds, Aust in second, while Hawley led in the plunge and Gristenden and Langley followed.
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Emelish
Cleveland
Detroit
Chiewco
Seattle
Denver
Stanford University
Atluatic
Fanifie A. A. L
Leeward
Tassen
Olympic Club
Kelbahn
Austin
Hawley
Dlarence
Gristenden
Langley
Helen Wainwright Crowned 15th National Champion
Helen Wainwright of New York Women’s AAU swept the senior national 60 yard freestyle title at Harlem WA on Saturday to seal the indoor all round championship lead. She already won the 50 and 230 yard senior classics while placing close in the 100 backstroke, amassing eighteen national points.
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SE York
Helen Wainwright
Wonder Meérmelil
New York
S.A
Ameries
Harlems
Tiyal
Vally
Ani
Nore
Mise Charlotte Boyle
Ethelda Birbstrey
Diamond Idle opens Sunday at Seasite 3730 venue
A door opening is planned Sunday for Diamond No. 7 Seasite with spectators numbering around 3730. The event may determine if any team will secure the field from Recreation authorities at the venue.
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Seasite
Col Snover Holds Indians Scoreless as Hillies Win
Pittsfield shuts out New Haven in a game where Col Snover limits the Indians to no runs. Woodward and the visitors’ defense falter behind the plate as Pittsfield breaks the Indians’ winning streak. Key hits by Gardella, Bates, and Siaps ton back Snover’s pitching in a low scoring victory.
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Pittfield
Zingen
Verhoon
Snover
Woodward
Third Basin
Capes
iLao Gardella
Bates
Baker
Siapleton
Bosse
Stiva
Lorgréaves
Snaver
New Haven
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Shay
Bayrs
Cha
Bowman
Maione
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Auemwneemee
Bae
alla—Bates
Capos
Boas
Dovule
Batey
Siapston
Ruth Fined and Suspended as 10 Players Ready Today
May 1 Chicago Associated Press reports President Johnson commenting on Babe Ruth after a New York incident. Ruth was fined 200 dollars and removed from captaincy following a suspension due to misconduct. Club owners pledge to protect players from abuse. Ruth’s on-field conduct previously praised for fairness.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Ruth
New York
Johnson
Nis
Army and Wavy Set to Clash at Gotham Monday
New York May 26 Army prepares for a hard fought showdown with Navy at Gotham. Last year at West Point Army edged Middles in a chaotic battle noted for fan excitement. This season Navy faces coaching changes and a reduced staff after Tush’s resignation, leaving Navy relying on amateur bench help as they meet their rival.
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Army
West Point
Looge
Navy
Annapolis
West Pointers
Tush
Riva'l. Navy
Promoter Boosts Fight With Full Purse for Buff Match
Frank Churchill boxing promoter of the Pullper and Pancho Yilig Manila flyweight say they are ready with a certified check for 16000 dollars to bind a match with Johnny Buff. Churchill and his Tagalo scrapper crossed oceans for the purpose of a championship bout.
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Frank Churchill
Pancho Yilig
Manila
Johnny Buff
Churchill
Opening Day slate for sixteenth Industrial League season
Washington team tops New York 4 to 2 as Zachary Shawkey, for Washington, bests a tough New York pitching duel. The Industrial Baseball League opens at Bridgeport with three games at Seaside Park and Newfield Park, featuring Crane Co., Manning, Maxwell & Moore, Locomobile, Remington Arms, and American Chain as the season begins.
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Bridgeport
Diamond
Seaside Park
Pale
Crane Co
Manning
Maxwell & Moore Co
Nce
American Chain
Remington
Rim Fire Locomobile
Remington Arma ‘Crane
Maaocwell de Moore
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