Bluenose Defeats Elsie For Fishermen's Race Trophy
Canadian schooner Bluenose beat Elsie in the second and deciding race off Halifax Nova Scotia to lift the Fishermen's Race trophy. Bluenose won the series after taking the first race on Saturday, finishing today nine minutes 33 seconds ahead as Elsie struggled with weather and rigging issues. Captain Angus Walters praised Bluenose as faster, while Captain Marty Welch credited Elsie for a plucky effort in light winds. The Boston schooner Mayflower appeared briefly, then lagged in heavy seas.
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Halifax
N. S
Cot
Canada
Hisle
United States
Elsie
Marty Welch
Hisie
Ake
Angus Walters
lsht_winda
Welch
Mayflower
Walters
New Bedford
Mass
Saiq
Mathewson receives $30,000 from New York baseball fans
A $30,000 check was sent to Christy Mathewson who is ill with tuberculosis at Saranac Lake. New York fans donated at a Polo Grounds benefit game on September 20, with total gross receipts reaching about $36,000 and possibly $40,000 including rain checks. Mathewson had helped Giants win three games in 1905, a comparison cited in the report.
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New York
Christy Mathewson
Saranac Lake
Polo Grounds
Rein
Mathewson
Matty
Giants
Pinehurst Golf Season Opens November 9
Pinehurst North Carolina launches a winter golf season starting November 6 with the Autumn Tournament qualifying round. The schedule features a new First Annual Carolina Tournament for Women and a Junior Golf Tournament plus racing and trap shooting events through December, including the Sandhill Meeting and Holiday Gymkhana.
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Pinehurst
North Carolina
Thomas D. Armour
Leo Diegele
Indies
Sandhi Farr
Rave
Pinehurst Jockey Club
North, Carolina
Pete August Seeks Battle With Prince
Roy Beveridge, manager of Pete August of Bridgeport, challenges Billy Prince to a featherweight title clash. Beveridge says Prince must meet August first to claim the title. Local fans crave the bout for its draw and rising contender contrast.
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Roy Beveridge
Pete August
Bridgeport
Billy Prince
Leveridge
Prince
August
Crasho Eleven Set to Face Mohawks in Sunday Clash
The undefeated Crasho eleven, city’s only semi pro team, prepares to meet Meriden Mohawks on Sunday after Mohawks were routed 83 to 0 by Bridgeport last week. Coach Maddie Reiley expects a strong Crasho win as players gather for practice tonight at 7 30 near Bostwick Avenue and State Street.
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Crasho
Mohawks
Meriden
Silver City
Bridgeport
Maddie Rieley
Bostwick Avenue
State, Street
Lincoln Tigers Roll Over Hall Community 18 0
The Lincoln Tigers defeated Hall Community eleven by 18 to 0 last Sunday. Grinrod and Velky starred for Lincoln while Fohagan and Cassidy led Hall. The Tigers invite any 110 lb team to Yellow M1 park for future games, with Black Rock Jrs Woodlands Pioneer Cubs and Plonserg Jrs urged to take notice.
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Lincoln Tigers
Hall Community
Grinrod and
Velky
Victors
Fohagan
Cassidy
Hall
Tigers
Yellow M1 Park
Black Rock Jrs
Woodlands
Ploneer Cubs
Plonserg Jrs
Yale to Develop Defense Against Forward Pass
New Haven notes that Yale football players are recovering from a stiff battle with Army. Coach I. A. B. Jones said the Army game revealed weaknesses needing hard work, and all agree Yale must strengthen its defense against forward passing.
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YALE
New Haven
Onl
Arno
Mlead
I. A. DB. Jones
Bis
Linen Starg Seeks City Midget Team Matches
The Linen Starg seeks a city midget team to play on Sunday. The Stars boast a fast combination and have won three games. Teams wishing to arrange a match should contact Andrew Veckerelli at 143 Linen nv.
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Linen Starg
Cityunday
Stars
Andrew Veckerelli
Linen Nv
Washington and H Kinley Schools Lead In Soccer
Washington maintains top in West Side division of Public School Soccer League with five wins in five starts. Shelton shows 21 perfect percentage in Western Association after four wins. Standings list East Side and West Side teams with records and upcoming schedule including Lincoln Waltersville McKinley Garfield Hall Huntington Road Staples Summerfield and Whittier Shelton Elias Howe Columbus Prospect Madison Madison reframe.
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Shelton
McKinley
Astern
Teague
Barnum
McKkinley
A Barnum
Sarflela
Franklin
Tincoln
Staples
Lori Hall Lede Summerfield
Waltersville O
Huntington Road
Lincoln
Waltersville
Garfield
Hall
Fluntington
Summereld
D. C
Ellag Howe
Whittier
Longfellow
Prospect
Longlel- Madison
Thurs
Black Rock
Elias Howe
Columbus
Columbouy
Whittlex
Questions of greatness and football legends in early 20th century discourse
An eclectic parade of sports nostalgia references, from Babe Ruth books to Penn State tests, Harvard, Yale and Michigan football greatness. It muses on selections for all-time teams, praises Navy’s seven backs, and notes boxing champion Dempsey’s era. The piece blends history, opinions, and literary asides with scattered names and teams.
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Bais
Hinkey
Yale
Bhevin
Hardwick
Harvard
Campbell
Hard Test for High Foot Ballers This Week End
The Gotham School faces three key tests against New Haven Yridey and New York Mil School of Commerce with Park games set for Saturday. The Hilltoppers must adapt to a tougher brand of play as Wardell may return and Whelan will replace Dunn at left half. Scrimmage dominates the week as both varsity and scrub squads sharpen defense ahead of November 5 Alumni clash and a possible Chicopee date.
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Ne Ifidgyporl Micwyvidders
New Haven
Yridey
New York Mil School of Commerce
Boch
Plaven
Newheld Park
Hilltoppers
Hunt Clan
Gotham School
Kalekargecker
Wardell
Poly Prep
Avho
Hunt
Gotham
Peigay
Pathl Whelan
Dunn
Seeley
Morvig
Thorbe
Berehens
Max
Adam
Chicopee
Red and Black
Power Boat Association Seeks Rule Changes for 1923 Season
Detroit for October 27 meeting will set regatta dates and discuss major rule revisions including limiting Gala Cup to displacement boats, shifting Fisher-Allison and Wood-Fisher events, and reducing piston displacement for Wood-Fisher and Fisher-Allison contenders. Changes aim to balance hydroplanes with smaller craft and align with international trophies.
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Detroit
American Power Boat Association
United States
New York
Miami
Palm Beach
Fla
Key West
Mimi
Havana
Wisher-Allison
Chicago
Hamilton
Ont
Gut
North America
Detroit Gold ¢ Committee
Gar Wood
Veral
Jaut
Wood
Fcontendars
shier-Allison
Wood-Fisher
Fisher-Allison
Entry list grows for junior chamber cross country run
About 50 entrants are expected for the Junior Chamber of Commerce handicap cross country meet at Beardsley Park on November 5. The gravel course covers three miles with several hills and a top trophy for the winning team. Prizes include a silver cup for the fastest time and three medals for first, second, and third places. Entries close November 1.
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Wnitles
Chamber of Commerce
Beardsley Park
Jimmy Roche
New Haven
Billie Queate
G. W. Pairchild
Brown Yale game tickets go on sale at the Y for 2500 seats
Bridgeport fans can secure good seats for the Brown Yale game as Bridgeport club officials arrange ticket sales at the Y for 2 1 2 80. Brown, Yale rivals, have drawn interest since annual dramatic matchups and past results against Brown are cited. Weather and train travel options may affect attendance, with extra service planned if enough fans travel by rail.
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Holmes
Brown
Yale
Providence
Blue
Eranten
Iboth
Shdawnas
Vopstara
Thode Islanders
Browia
Springfeld
Army
Fens
Lock City Team Seeks Games With Local Teams
The West Side eleven, Stamford junior champions, challenges the Jackson Stars for a game to be played in Stamford next Sunday. The Jacksons are preferred. Manager can arrange games by calling Stamford Ak any evening or writing to J Holland, Liberty Street, Stamford.
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Junior Shampiong
Stamford
Jackson Starg
Stamford Ak
J. Holland
Liberty Street
Allen Wins Fom De Laugh In Pool Match
Fannie Allen of Kansas City won the opening gate in the National Championship pocket billiard tournament in Philadelphia. She defeated Will iam F De Laugh of Philadelphia 123 to 6 in 24 innings. Arthur Charett of Yonkers defeated M Kovach of Trenton in 123 to 29 in 25 innings.
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Philadelphia
Fennie Allen
Kansas City
Willam
de Laugh
Arthur Charett
Yonkers
M. Kovach
Trentop
Nui Ji
Toy
Hancocks Beat Venice Reserves 12 to 0 at Seaside Park
The Hane Babies easily defeated the Venice Reserves 12-0 at Seaside Park. Malven and Bunny scored the touchdowns as Hancock players prepare for an open date and invite a 110-115 lb team to Seaside Park for a challenge.
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Hane
Venice
Seaside Park
Malven
Bunny
Burr Roads
Hancocks
Toni’ Malyen
Cappers
Gece Gibbons
Shey
Harris
A. Steele
Gordon
Buzze
Bill
Equested Co
Bridgeport Amateur Boxing Tourney Opens at State Street Casino
Forty eight boxers will contest as the first amateur boxing tournament in Bridgeport under the Connecticut AA. A. A. heads the Fairfield County Boxing Association. Weights 118 128 and 188 pounds. Eateries close Thursday. Winners receive silver loving cups after semi-final and final bouts.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut Aa. A
Thee
State Street
Fairfield County Boxing Association
California to Meet Illinois on Track and Football
Tricky OCR text outlines plans for UC Berkeley and Illinois athletic contests. Graduate Manager Luther Nichols announces preliminary 1922 trips to California for track and football events with a possible baseball schedule later, indicating an organized intercollegiate program pending final adoption.
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California
Illinois
Brrekeley
Cal
University California
University of Ilinois
Luther Nichols
Califa
Trinda
Nichols
Acorns Challenge Venice Rs In City Title Race
The Acorns take on Venice Rs and other fast football teams for city title contention. A fast eleven is set to travel, and Acorn players are urged to report for practice today.
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Acorns
Venicers
Acorn
Aeport
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