Meriden Boxer Luby Beats Baird in Seven Rounds
Meriden boxer Luby defeated Baird over seven rounds to win on the referee’s verdict in a fast paced featherweight bout. Baird pressed early, but Luby’s whirlwind style carried the final rounds as fans favored his effort. Also on the card, Peterson was knocked down by Lucy in their ten round semi final, with Lucy earning the decision.
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Meriden
Baird
Luby
Lous
Kid" Kaplan
Merideny
Hargird
California
E State Street
Pie Kaplan
Meriden Fearcat
Harry Job
Pittsburgh
Kaplan
Ivey City Battler
Aird
Ie Meriden
Balragor
Wild
Nish
Tounda
Indy
Peterson
Xoune Luby
Bridgeport
Elassed
Harry Peterson
Stamford
Foererson
Lucy
Irhound
Hig
Wallops
Peteeeen
Danny MelInnerney
Dick Wallace
Young Mullinzan
Stramford
Lg Haymnakers
Youngs Roschéscnin
Incaiantam
Oach
Parsons
Jimmy Cooney
New York
Bartfield to Fight Wells in Hartford Thursday
Bartfield faces Billy Wells in a twelve round welterweight bout at the Church Street Auditorium Hartford on Thursday. Wells, England’s rising contender, arrived two months ago to challenge American boxers and has trained with intent for the match. The event highlights the trend of foreign fighters testing American talent in local rings.
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Bartfield
Billy Wells
Hartford
Tres
Bartfiela
Phurssinan
Bermondse Wells
England
Wells
Quest Aurele
Church Street
Harvey
Jim Driscoll
Owen
New York A C Swimmers Set Rapid National Pace
New York May 29 12 The New York A C women mermaids push national records as three club swimmers in the senior 60 yard championship Aileen Weinwright Gukel McGary and Aileen Trizrin all beat the American mark in a 50 foot pool Weinwright led in 1 minute 63 5 seconds while Trizrin lowered the 2 mile mark from 7 minutes 19 5 seconds to 7 minutes 26 5 seconds and McGary matched the record.
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New York
Eigii
Dere Wainweright
Gukel McGary
Aileen Trizrin
Mise Weinwright
McGary
Riegin
Bowdoin names Fred Tottell captain for next year
Brunswick, Maine May 29 Fred Tottell a 23 year old from Salem De pot N W known as Toots was elected captain of the next season’s seam after the New England meet He has been a consistent point winner for three years in hammer throw where he posted over 160 feet He also excels in shot put and hammer throw and is a standout tackle in football
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Brunswick
D.tottell
Salem Depot
N. W
Lynehes
Alen
Higens Mhrower
Collegiate Stars in Bay State Road Run
Williamstown May 23 The annual five mile Memorial Day road race between Williams College runners and North Adams attracts strong fields this year. Frederick J Swan of Dorchester is expected to join the event and Carier Jones of Brooklyn, a Purple Cross-country entrant, may return to defend his title from last year.
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Williamstown
Willams
North Adams
Frederick J! Swan
Dorphes
Crick
Carier
Jones
Broofclyn
Purple Cross-Country East
Mey
Bogash Defeats Stone in Mid Atlantic Bout
New York May. Louie Bogash of Bridgtonort won a decision over Jack Sterne, Harlem middleweight, in a ten round semi final at the Academy A. O. Dyckman Oval. Bogash out punched Stone in every round, Stone absorbed punishment but was never knocked down. Billy Miske of St. Paul Minn heavyweights earned a decision over Ben Roper of Chicago in a slow 20 round contest. Miske pressed from start to finish and drove Roper to the ropes with hard body blows in the tenth.
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New York
Louie Bogash
Bridgzonort
Ben Roper
Chicago
Roper
Miske
Parkinson's Home Run Ends Giants Winning Streak
Morne Parkinson drove in Willane from second in the eighth to give the Philadelphia club a 4 to 3 win and snap New York's streak. Ring, the local pitcher, argued with an umpire in the sixth after balking with two out and two on, was ejected.
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Giants
Philadelphia
Parkinenon
Morne
Willane
New York
Ring
Wmpire Pilerman
Young
Thenitcher
Honine
Mentine
McArns
Bancroft Frisch
I Merael
A Seeny
Lili
Q Peters
R Parkingon
Leslie
Betts
Beel
Bilaguianias
Walker
Kelly
Holy Cross Nine Lists Four Final Week Games
Worcester Massachusetts Holy Cross plans four final games to end the season with Reston College Worcester Springfield College Fordham Georgetown and Trinity College on varied dates. The Jesuit contenders Boston Fordham Georgetown and Holy Cross race for the title as Georgetown and Holy Cross look to runners up. A Memorial Day game is set with grandstand expected full.
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Worcester
Mass
Reston Callege
Springfield Colmer
Springfield
Trinity College
Harford
Georgetown
Boston
Fordham
Cross
Holy Trave
Crand
Columbia to field new shell for Harlem River regatta
May 22 notes Columbia University's rowing team plans a new shell for the Memorial Day regatta on the Harlem River. Coach Tim Riesspling seeks a trial at Poughkeepsie next month, after sophomore and undergraduate crews volunteered heat. If the shell proves stiff yet smooth, it may be used in the June race.
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New York
Columbia University
Poughkeepsie
Tim Riesspling
Aykes
Morningside
Sanhomores
Harlem
Rice
Selections Made for Majors Hardest Batter
The list names pitchers and hitters across teams with top batters and power players. Bravas, Cruise, Boeck. Harage, Smithy, Kelty, Smitht. Medsel, Rodgers, Wheat, Tom Grittris. Williams, Wrightstone. Walker, Miller. Rice, Judge. Carsy, Grimm. Speaker, Wood De mat. Heitman, Dobbs. Danbert, Dincan. Ines, Hollooher. Hooper, Collings. Hornady, Fournier. slur ad Wilevin.
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Cruise
Boeckti
Red Sox
Harage
Smithy
Vis
Kelty
Smitht Tyanteoes
Medsel
Rodgers
Wheat
Tom Grittris
Paillies
Wiliamswid Wrightstone
Athletics
Walker and Miller
Washington
Rice
Judge
Pirates
Carsy
Grimm
Cleveland
Speaker
Wood Demat
Heitman
Dobbs
Chetunati
Danbert
Dincan
Cubs
Ines
Hollooher
White Sox
Hooper
Collings
Cardinals
Hornady
Fournier
Browns
Slur
NYU Violet Nine to Meet Alumni on Alumni Day
New York University's baseball team closes the season with a June 3 game against the Alumni squad as part of Alumni Day exercises. The Violet track squad also faces disruption as several key athletes depart after graduation.
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New York University
Violet Nine
Meny Va Iy Athlet
Violet
Gurrey
Bierce
Dorf
Frawer
Boynton
Perlman
Tuttle
Staduas
The Immemorial Parade Of Ten Million Lost Borders
A reflective poem-like piece recalls ten million fighting men from shattered borders, their memories drifting through silence and distance. It mentions old friends, ruined cities, and a world that both praises itself and mourns its dead, with references to figures like Willard and Sisler amid a broader sports and war evoke. It surveys past World Series hopes and rivalries, hinting at 1922 baseball and boxing debates, while noting sailors, crews, and rowing previews.
Harvard Captain Withdraws From Pro Baseball
Harvard captain Jack von Lam will not pursue professional baseball after graduation next June and will enroll in Harvard Law School in the fall. He has received several tempting offers and is regarded as a strong fielder and a hard hitter with Little Captain’s leadership.
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Jack Vonlam
Harvard
Harvard Law School
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Chota
Conlon
Crimson
Yale Crew Prepares for Thames Trip Before Harvard Race
May 9 report from New Haven states Yale rowing squad departs Saturday for Gales Ferry on the Thames for final prep before a four mile race against Harvard in twenty days. Yale trails Pennsylvania Columbia Princeton and Carnegie in early season, but local sentiment in New Haven believes Captain Gibson's crew will unite for the challenge and face Harvard in New London with anticipated rivalries.
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Yale
Gales Ferry
Thames
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Columbrat
Princeton
Carne
Hentines
Civala
Pondoland Favored To Win English Derby
London May 29 Pondoland favored to win the Derby on May 31 amid road conditions and jockey Frank O Neill. A published denial of a departure noted the horse developed larseniss interrupting training, triggering a jump in odds from 7 to 9 to 3 to 1.
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London
Jondolanl
Soly Dael
Pondoland
Frank O'Neill
Lynch Set to Renew Bantam Bout With Smith at MSG
New York May 2 U S A Joe Lynch and Midget Smith prepare for a 120 pound bantamweight title bout at Madison Square Garden Thursday night after a previous twelve round draw. The card also features Cox and Constanty in supporting matches as officials expect a crowded ring. Coaches and managers reached a quiet agreement to stage the event with matchmaker Frank Flemming securing the match.
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New York
Howers
Madison Square
Colayyneh
Midget Smith
Aul Comand
Box Wralve
Ronda
Eden Ty
Eerie Coxtantys
Nest
Smith
Lynch
Frank Flemitnes
Garden
Ferns
Roseville to Saugatuck Trip Planned Today
The town announces a group from Millrege A.C. will travel to Nauganok carl 1 Tlash wits. The event expects nine plus a bell ringer to depart from Arctic and Hal-Jory streets at 2:80. All invited to join the outing.
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A.C
Nauganok
Canadian track totals top ten million in seven day meet
Final returns from the seven day Woodbine meet show about 10,008,000 wagered on ponies with 347,000 tax paid to the province. Officials say betting totals approach ten million as government revenue rises.
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Woodbine Racetrack
Bridgeport Hosts Wild Bill Donovan’s Prats This Morning
Bridgeport faces Wild Bill Donovan’s Prats in a morning game expected to be called at 40 80 sharp. Slim Bornhoeft likely will take the mound for the locals against Cooney of New Haven. Bornhoeft has won six straight games this season and aims to extend the streak today.
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Bridgeport
Wild Bill Donovan
Prats
Slim Bornhoeft
Cooney
New Haven
Bornnoesi
Severch
Fournier's Triple Lifts St. Louis Past Chicago In Extras
Fournier delivered a timely triple and sacrificed fly to spark a 4-3 ten inning win for St. Louis over Chicago. Callaghan and teammates produced key hits, with St. Louis scoring twice in the final frames to overcome Chicago after a back and forth game.
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ST. Louis
CAGQ
Ana Iaaestes
Ang
St. Louls
Chicago
Thavishars
Paily
Chicaca
Louis
Callaghan
Jane Jetty
Wirts
Westports to Face Park Giants at Bedford Oval Today
Westports 10 play P C Giants today at Bedford Oval at three o clock. The Farmers, after a long voyage to Sing Sing where they were defeated 11 to 1, seek a fourth win in five starts. Memorial Day plans include Vornkahl on the mound while Denaher is under weather. Staples High track team prepares for Fairfield trip June 3 and practicing events.
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Parma
Parky Giants
Bedford Oval
Westports
Aberdeen A. C
Stamford
Bass Vornkahl
Denaher
Flame
Staples High
Fairfield
Red Sox to Play St. John's Today at Seaside Park
The Red Sox seek a seventh straight win as they face St. John's at Seaside Park. Pitchers Reviley Serwagn and Pigtes are slated to start for the Red Sox and St. John’s respectively, with Derby awaiting in the next game.
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ST. John's
Severth
Simday
Asoma Fro
St. Burwell
Wastern Dengue Tv
Seaside Park
Odl
Thirty Entered in Y M Tennis Tourney
Thirty entrants are listed for the Y M C A tennis tournament with the event set to begin early next week. Entries close soon and about forty players are expected to compete by the time the first rounds are drawn on Thursday.
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Colorado
Lamarrow
Aftair
Paulsday
Stratford All Stars Defeat Town Tigers
Stratford All Stars toppled the Town Tigers in a decisive game amid upbeat town pride. Local team emphasized teamwork and strong defense as fans filled Stratford arena.
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Stratford All Stars
Town Tigers
Englewoods Defeat White Pines 10 to 4 in Sunday Game
The Englewoods of the North End defeated White Pines 10 to 4 on Sunday. Hokies pitched for the winners, allowing five scattered hits as all runs came on errors. J Allen contributed with solid hitting for Englewoods.
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North End
White Pines
Hokies
J. Allen
Cvew
Young Stans Triumph Over Surf Avenue Sluggers
The Young Stars defeated the Surf Avenue Sluggers 3 to 0 in a surprising baseball rainout rescheduled game. Key pitcher and defense limited late scoring opportunities while offense produced early tallyes in the first inning. The result reshapes local standings and showcases emerging young talent.
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Surf Avenue Sluggers
Skane to Run Final High School Race at Seaside Park
Bridgeport High track closes its season with a Saturday meet against Tartlard at Seaside Park. Seventeen events feature sprints, distances, field events, and relays. Team stars like Matty Skane and Captain Iramer Scholson head a strong lineup as many may depart for college, notably Skane eyeing Georgetown.
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Seaside Park
Bridgeport High Tack
Tartlard
Bridgeport
Champiang
Jyon Terrace
Iramer Scholson
Matty Skane
Charlie Ryder
Otto Saur
John Neubauer
Barry Amsel
Harry Wardla
Ry. Hy 5
Shane
Matty
Georgetown
le Gendre
Artur Trvsty
Jinomay
Parn Apoltcht
Ray Whelan
Johnny Fitzpatrek
Frad McTighe
George Carley
Toe McGuire
Ned G. Wall
Bud Stanton
Jann O'Connell
Devon A. C. Nine to Play Methodists This Afternoon
Devon A. C. will cross bats with the First Methodist Church team this afternoon at 2 30 on the Devon A C field. The game promises to be a stiff contest as both teams aim to win. Devon A C will also meet the Irons of Bridgeport in a noted clash forthcoming.
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Devon A. C
Devon A.C
Bridgeport
St Johns Victory Over Trans In Tight Seaside Park Match
The St John's team edged Trans 4-3 at Seaside Park last Sunday. Pitcher St Pistey and outfielder Brecklin made key plays, with Wikilow delivering a triple that sparked the win. The Saints are set to meet the Red Sox in the next game amid intense rivalry.
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Trans
Seaside Park
St. Pistey
Brecklin
Saints
Argo
Wikilow
He & Hammer
Milford Nine Opens Memorial Day Season Clash
The Milford baseball team starts its 22nd season this Memorial Day afternoon at 3 30 against Milford Prep on the prep school field at Buckingham avenue. Milford Prep, coming off a win over Williston Academy and with wins over Bridgeport Trade School Taft Roxbury and Suffield, seeks another victory. Expected Milford lineup includes Buckhaltz or Somers on the mound with Mundy Ford catching.
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Fiam
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Williston Academy
Bridgeport
Taft
Roxbury
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