Firpo Pugilist Star Waning as Bridgeport Prep for United Workers
News from Newark and New York cites Luis Firpo’s decline after recent defeats by Harry Wills and Charley Weinert. Critics blame conditioning and training disputes, noting Firpo’s era of peak power faded since his 1923 prime and Dempsey knockout, with future bouts including plans for Madison Square Garden and other venues.
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Jess Willard
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Tex Rickard
Quintin Romero
George Gotirey
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Summerfield Beats Criterion A C In Narrow Victory
The Summerfield A. E. Church basketball team defeated the Criterion A. C five 22 to 17 in a tense Wednesday night game at the Summerfield gym. Sharkey led the Criterion attack while Summerfield showed solid team play and defense.
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Orioles Owner Dunn Sells Ruth and Bentley to Majors
Baltimore April 13 Jack Dunn owner and manager of the Orioles sold Babe Ruth and Jack Bentley to the majors. Ruth excelled as pitcher and outfielder and Bentley rated among the best left-handers. Dunn also sold Letty Groves to Connie Mack for 3500 then to Mack for 200600. Mack also acquired Rube Waddell.
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Officials Named for Yale Harvard and Yale Princeton Grid Battles
James Burns announces the officials for the Yale Harvard and Yale Princeton games. Victor A. Schwarin of Brown named referee for Yale Princeton. Umpire William H. Hollenback and linesman David L Fulty of Brown join the Yale Harvard contest. Tom Thorp of Columbia is umpire for Yale Princeton. Fred Murphy of Brown is field judge. E J OBrien of Tufts is field judge for Yale Harvard. Dave Futz previously served as referee but is replaced by Victor Schwarta.
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Victor Schwarta
Tom Tharp
Yale
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Pastor to play for Jackson eleven against Champs at Newfield Park
Sunday afternoon at Newfield Park the Mohicans holders of the city football championship will meet bitter rivals the Jacksons in a key game highlighted by the return of Lulu Pastor to the Jackson backfield. Mohicans beat the Fairfield Tyers 20 to 0 last Sunday and seek a repeat. Officials: Joe Waters referee Edward Shugrue umpire Charles Mahoney head linesman.
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Georgie Day Draws Johnny Rocco in Nutmeg Show Bout
New Haven boxer Georgie Day drew with Johnny Rocco of New Rochelle in a 10 round bout at Music Hall. Tony Travers defeated Johnny Mason by referee decision in a six round match. Laurie Rick and Frank Mira drew in another six round bout. Phil Mercurio knocked out Frankie Bush in the first round. Sid Terris of New York knocked out Mel Coogan in the sixth round of a 19 round bout.
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Bridgeport High Preps For Key Game With United Workers
Bridgeport High gears up for a pivotal match after a long crimmage as coach Reilly notes light practice today. Elm City rivals Yale Freshmen also seek consistency, with Bridgeport’s lineup listed including Keating Skerrita Sofoff Catlin Bachman Eropper Sodestrom Murphy Dolan Archerson Langdon.
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Du Pont league tied after week of upsets in Specialty teams
Fairfield November 13 Specialty Department teams share first place after surprising results. Office team struggles with poor record while top spots held by Shipping and Mill divisions and players like Stumpp Risley Cathcart and Anderson feature in top scores.
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Time keeper shortens Firpo Weinert bout in Newark
Time keepers cut ten seconds from each of two rounds in the 12 round no decision fight between Luis Firpo and Charlie Weinert in Newark. J Platt Adams New Jersey boxing inspector said he is considering action though he would not officially announce it.
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New Jersey
Eastwood Leads Meigs Rounders to Third Place Finish
Eastwood captain H Eastwood sparks a tight Meigs League race as his team settles in third. Scalzi Gallup and Curtis deliver several strong marks helping the squad throughout the season.
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Princeton Yale clash looms as a classic gridiron duel
Yale backs era with stronger ends and defense while Princeton eyes a revamped attack. The article weighs Yale’s need to improve offensively and Princeton’s plan to exploit gaps in Yale’s run and pass game in a historic meeting.
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Notre Dame Prepares for Nebraska Tilt
Notre Dame Coach Knute Rockne focuses on prime condition for the Nebraska game at Carter Field. Star quarterback Arturider and end Adam Walsh return from injuries, boosting plans as the Cornhuskers visit for a key test. Northwestern and Carnegie Tech remain on the slate, with Army looming later. no bold predictions, just a strong game expected.
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