Hartford Eastern League Owner Clarkin to Sell Club
Hartford owner Jim Clarkin announces he will sell the Hartford Eastern League franchise after 20 years, with four league teams likely changing hands before the 1925 season. Tim Sullivan hopes Walter Hapgood may buy Bridgeport, New Haven’s George Wells may sell, and Al Powell eyes transferring Coal Heavers to Troy, N.Y.
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O'Neil
Jim Clarkin
Hartford
Clarkin
Tim Sullivan
Walter Hapgood
Rochester
Bridgeport
George Wells
New Haven
Oakland
al Powell
Worcester
Troy N.Y
Hartford Times
Mag Rata
Clarkin Field
Springfield
National Association of Minor Leagues
Jocal Holdings
Albert Daly
W. J Tracey
Bristol
Daly
Wethersfield Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Wethersfield Park
Clarking
Ray Fisher
Benny Kauff
Lou Gehrig
Frank Brazil
Paddy O'Connor
Pat
Benny Leonard Ready to Meet All Comers
New York November 19 Benny Leonard world lightweight champion issued a bold challenge to rivals for his crown saying he is ready to meet all comers in any part of the United States If no bona fide fight offer arrives within two weeks he will resume his motion picture career Leonard noted no definite offer for a match and believed there are no logical contenders in sight at present
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New York
Benny Leonard
T Am
United States
Leonard
Los Angeles
Loyalty Lodge Fourth Week Play Opens Tonight
The Loyalty Lodge bowling league enters its fourth week with Team No 3 atop the standings at six wins and three losses. Dubin shines as the standout individual, leading in high scores and totals. Standings show No 3 leading, with notable marks by Maline and Dubin, and No 8 posting high team total.
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Loyalty Lodge
Loyalty Lodiza Bowling League
Team No. 3
Dubin
Detroit billiard expert Downes to exhibit at Kelly's
RCO Downes of Detroit Michigan renowned trick billardist will give an exhibition at 9 30 tonight at Kellys billiard parlor Downes tours the United States and Mexico and will perform inside venues during the months ahead
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RCO
Downes
Detroit
Mich
Kelly's
United States
Mexico
Lock Woods Score In Trial Tilt
The Lockwood quintet opened its season with a 74 to 2 practice win over Berkshire Triangles at City Gym. Forward shooting and guard defense stood out, Dick Schweab led Berkshire. Lockwood plans November 2 season opener against Port Chester Y.C.I.A., with a large South End delegation heading to New York to watch.
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Lockwood
City
Jacobs
Berkshire Triangles
Toms
Dick Schweab
Berkshire
Lockwoode
Port Chester Y . C.ia
South Enders
New York
Scappatone Set for bout with Georgie Day at Statetreet Casino
Georgie Day, the popular New Haven junior lightweight, prepares for a stormy session against Joe Scappatone of New York next Tuesday night at the Statetreet Casino. Scappatone, a two year veteran with 25 fights, has 11 knockouts and has delivered notable bouts in Madison Square Garden and New York, including impressive showings against Tony Vaccarelli and Mickey Brown.
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Georgie Day
Mew Haven
Joe Scappatone
New York
Statetreet
Gothamite
Scappatone
Tony Vaccanelli
Vaccarelli
Frankie Barrick
Frankie
Harry Felix
Felix
Watch Tryon 18 Syracuse Slogan For Big Battle
Syracuse faces Colgate star Eddie Tryon and Columbia’s Walter Koppisch as it prepares for back to back foes. Coach Chick Meehan drills defense to neutralize Tryon while crowds fear Crowther’s possible absence for weeks. “Watch Tryon” becomes the Orange rallying cry ahead of the big game.
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Tryon
Syracuse
Eddie Tryon
Colgate
Walter Koppisch
Columbia
New York
Chick Meehan
Koppisch
Orange
Meehan
Varsity
Scrubs
Crowther
Stratford Five Defeats Baptists In Inter Church Game
Stratford wins season opener 27 to 22 against First Baptist Bridgeport at M O C A. Steinquest and Simmons lead Stratford with scoring while Goenel officiated. Bridgeport scorers include Peck Clinton and Hefferson.
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First Baptist Church
Bridgeport
Stratford Im
Stratford
Goenel
Peck
Clinton
Hefferson
Steinquest
Simmons
Confidence and Mindset Drive Ty Cobb Batting Mastery
A 1924 article by H G Sallinger extols confidence as a batter's key asset, citing Ty Cobb's unshakable belief in his hitting. It discusses slumps as partly psychological, Cobb's self-talk at the plate, and how changing swing or aiming for home runs can trigger rough patches before adjustment.
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H. G. Sallinger
Ty Cobb
Carl Wellman
Detroit
Wellman
Tycera
Cobb
Rolfers
Akron Team Tops Lions Bowling Loop in Standings
Akron team leads Lions club bowling league with Bridgeport, tied for sixth. Bridgeport shows 10 wins and 14 losses. standings list Good 93 Rose 92 Linchburgh 91 Garrity 96 Hildreth 89 Bradley 88 Hatphen 90 O Day 84 Rooney 84 Winton 98 Rose 97 Stupps 95 Garrity 98 Hildreth 96 Faulkner 96 Sutphen 99 Rooney 96 O Day 34. High totals noted: Sutphen 315 and 128 single high by Wall 92.
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Sor
Jacobson Ay Bos
Dubin
Milier Mee Reo
Adelman Eee
Panish Sane
Deorken O
Maline Eaee
Nishiball
Ebodin
Nishbatl
Deckman
Bernstein
Giattatein i
Schwartz
Kline
Rufferd
Sherman
Sackett
Kellman
Briedbord
Frankel
Hay
Wilesar
Rosen
Zadoit
Fressler
Zeitlin
Saan
Rosenblun
Bressler
ISB
Wilsonte
Nee Oe Ao
Dworkin
Adelman
Maline
Breidbord
J Zetttin
Lobedin
Dubin Oe SL
Jacobson
Tram WO
Rosenbluh
Bernstedn
Zadott
Winnitck Faneene
Akron
Ohio
Lions Club
Bridgeport
Traders Open Season With Defeat By Alumni in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Trade School basketball team lost yesterday afternoon to the Alumni aggregation by 41 to 37. Mrazik and Petrino starred for the Alumni while Sisco led the Traders. Traders to meet Naval Reserve at the State Armory Friday night.
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Bridgeport ‘Trade School
Bridgeport Boys’ Club
Mrazik
Petrino
Sisco
Traders
Naval Reserve
State Armory
Norwalk to Play Alumni Eleven in Thanksgiving Game
Norwalk High’s county champions face Milford High in a fall gridiron clash. An Athletic association note confirms no title game between Norwalk and Milford due to scheduling issues. Norwalk’s sole remaining game is against Alumni at Amusement Park on Thanksgiving Day.
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Norwalk
Byv
The
Athletic Association
Milford High School
Altumni
Local Simon Pures Win In Three Out Of Four Battles
Bridgeport amateur boxers won three of four contests at Park Theatre securing inter city tournament honors for the second straight week. Ernie Perry defeated KV Johnson in a four round bout with swift rights and jabs.
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Simon Pures
Ernie Perry
Beats Johnson
Bridgeport
New Haven
Park Theatre
Ted Lacroix
Tim Corbett
LaCroix
Kid Packas
Pete Fiorentina
Packas
Jack Dela Wine
Jack Dess
Johnny Toro
Warrior
City
Toro
Dess
Andy Gambadella
Wally Bennett
North End
Rim City
Bennett
Eddie
Freddie Yamman
al Skinnell
Johhny Rich
Skinnell
Rich
Otto Reif
Eddie Kelly
Kelly
Perry
Johnson
Zennie Perry
KV Johnson
Ward
Om Heaney
Ed Good
Young Blacky
Fairfield
Jim Coffee
Money Withheld After Waterbury Bout Dispute
The state athletic commission ordered promoter Getree Mulligan to withhold $1200 due Luis Vicentini and $649.75 due Cuddy DeMarco from their Armory bout until an investigation. The two boxers earned 25 percent of the net receipts. the commission will review the matter at a Hartford meeting on December 6.
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New York
Benny State Athletic Commission
Getree Mulligan
Luis Vicentini
Cuddy DeMarco
State Armory
Vicentini
DeMarco
Hartford
Gene Martin Leads Opening Sacrament Game Tonight
Gena Martin will be seen in the Blessed Sacrament lineup for the opening game against the Mohawks in the Sacrament school hall on Union Avenue tonight. He is expected to jump center as the Sacraments, entering the County League, clash with Heinie Bezak at left forward for the Mohawks. A preliminary battle and dancing follow the main event at Middlebury Bb Lovell Textile 7.
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Gena Martin
Pacrament
Mohawks
Hleased Sacrament
Union Avenue
Sacraments
Martin Ie
Heinie" Bezak
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