Bernie Eldridge Faces Batman In Candlelite Clash
Boxing column previews the heavyweight bout between Bernie Eldridge and Batman at Candlelite stadium, noting public interest, prior tough fight, possible rematch plans, and training camps in Cliffside New Jersey and Norwalk. Mentions other connected bouts and potential future opponents.
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Fairfield
Bernie
Billy Conn
Fritzie Zivie
Freddie
Pierre
Batman
Norwalk
Stillman
New York City
Eddie Elkina
Elkina
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Eldridge
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Albany Hawks win 3 1 final over Bridgeport Bears in 1927
Twenty years ago Albany Hawks defeated Bridgeport Bears 3 to 1 in the Eastern League season finale at Albany. Seven hit pitching by Bill Anderson and two key defensive plays by Dick Bartell and Moe Solomon highlighted the contest. solomon threw out Belanger at the plate on a long drive by Sperber to preserve the lead.
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Johnny Roser
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Bridgeport Yankees Face Jersey City Midtowners Tonight
Bridgeport hosts Jersey City at Candielite Stadium at 8 15 p m in a matchup that tests the Yankees second victory bid. Coach Jack Mead relies on a 26 man squad with a potential two team system and features standout backs and receivers including Matt Briefer Art Cavelli and Ginti f in a hard fought season opener style clash.
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Jersey City
Art Cavelli
Miami University
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Grid Giants Oppose Los Angeles Tonight at Polo Grounds
New York Giants meet Los Angeles Rams in a tuneup clash before 40000 fans at the Polo Grounds. Giants defend the Eastern NFL title starting Sept 20 at Boston while the Rams begin the regular season with Pittsburgh. Bob Waterfield again leads the Rams with sharp quarterbacking and passing.
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Los Angeles Rams
Polo Grounds
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Boston
Pittsburgh
Bob Waterfield
Senators Snap Six-Game Slide With Wynn Gem
Barry Wynn pitched four hitter as Washington defeated Detroit 4 to 1 at Washington. Al Evans hit a second inning homer to put the Senators up 2-0, Sherry Robertson tripled and Earl Wooten singled for another in the fifth, and Eddie Lake added a sixth inning homer. Wynn notched his 16th win, Hal Newhouser took the loss in a complete game effort.
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Barry Wynn
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al Evans
Tom McBride
Sherry Robertson
Earl Wooten
Eddie Lake
Mickey Vernon
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Scovill Mfg Beats Fafnir Bearing In Semi Final
Tom Jacovich hit a sixth inning grand slam as the Scovill Manufacturing softball team defeated Fafnir Bearing 6-4 in Waterbury, winning the semi final of the State Industrial championship. Groff and Crowe pitched for Scovill while Loruseau and Jackson contributed for Fafnir.
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Fafnir Bearing
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Syracuse routs Buffalo 14 to 1 to lead playoff series
Syracuse dominates Buffalo 14 to 1 in Game 1 of the International League playoff series, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven. The offensive surge sets a commanding early tone for the Orangemen as Buffalo faces a steep uphill battle.
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Dusek Austeri Defeat Temple and Martinelli in Tag Match
Wally Dusek and Jimmy Austeri defeated George Temple and Tony Martinelli in Knights of Columbus hall. Dusek pinned Martinelli in 15 minutes 12 seconds for the first fall, then floored Temple in 10 minutes 15 seconds for the second fall. Referee Joe Skubas oversaw a rough bout with body slams and airplane spins.
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Jimmy Austeri
George Temple
Tony Martinelli
Knights of Columbus Hall
Joe Skubas
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Tony
Temple
al Alexander
Lithuania
Ed White
Alabama
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George Wilcheski
Bridgeport
U S Considers 1952 Olympics Swim Venues
Max Ritter and Lawrence Johnson discussed moving 1952 Olympic swimming events to Chicago or Detroit if Wembley arrangements fail. Chicago reportedly has installations. Detroit offers strong financial backing for all Olympic swimming venues.
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Max Ritter
Philadelphia
International Swimming Federation
Lawrence Johnson
U. S
Olympic Swimming Committee
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Detroit
England
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International Diving and Water Polo Boards
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Ritter
Lake Como
Italy
Finland
Emile Georges Drigny
France
Mario Negri
Argentina
Confederation of Amateur Swimming
Coach Davies urges 20 game limit for high school basketball
Duquesne University coach Charles Davies told a clinic in Ithaca that high school teams should play no more than 20 games per season including tournaments. He argued basketball is too strenuous for teens and suggested removing end of season tournament games.
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Charles
Chick) Davies
Duquesne University
Davies
Homestead
Yale Barbecue Attendance Set for Tomorrow Event
Former Yale football players and East's top sports writers will gather for the Football Y association barbecue at Yale tomorrow. About 300 people are expected. The program begins with a practice session for the Eli eleven in the Bowl, closed to non invited guests, at 6 o'clock near Coxe Memorial cage.
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Roofers Defeat Puerto Rico 4 To 2 In Close Softball Win
Stratford Roofers stay in the national championship chase by defeating Puerto Rico 4 to 2 in Lakewood. Kuchta pitched five quality innings, holding the Puerto Ricans to five hits as Olivia Ortiz, Kuchta and Gabor provided the offense. Puerto Rico had eliminated Washington, D C earlier in the day.
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Stamford Defeats Waterbury 2-0 to Reach Final Playoffs
Stamford pitchers Earl Chappell and Sid Schacht held Waterbury to three hits as Stamford blanked Waterbury 2-0 in Municipal Stadium. Stamford advances to face New London in the Colonial League final series, starting Thursday night in Lock City.
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Girl Scouts Select Cooperstown for 1948 Conference
Cooperstown New York will host the 12th World Conference of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1948 from August 9 to 23. Delegates from 28 countries will attend. hosting groups include Girl Scouts USA Brazil and Canada.
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Australia
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Family Matters Shape Tulane Rivalry in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge scene centers on Loulalana State’s game against Tulane with brothers A Tittle and Rip Collina adding an extra incentive. The pair are siblings of former Green Wave football greats.
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A. Tittle
Rip Collina
Loulalana State
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Riley Edges McAllister In Slim 10 Round Clash
Charley Riley a St. Louis featherweight won a close 10 round decision over Jimmy McAllister of Baltimore at the Auditorium arena Hartford Sept 16. Referee Billy Taylor scored 46-45 for Riley after Riley’s late third round flurry. McAllister outboxed for stretches, but Riley’s burst decided the verdict. Also on the card Iriah Rooney stopped Bobby Henry in the first round, Carey Mace beat Shamus McCray, Vic Cardell defeated Heywood Williams, and Ray Reed won over Al Brown in five rounds.
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Charley Riley
St. Louis
Jimmy McAllister
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Billy Taylor
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Bridgeport
Bobby Henry
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Frankie O'Brien
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Shamus McCray
Cleveland
Heywood Williams
Torrington
Ray Reed
al Brown
Hillhouse Gridder Test Shapes Harding Friday
Warren Harding High prepares for a Friday clash with Hillhouse Academy at Hedges Stadium. Hillhouse, missing several key players due to injury, fields two strong backs and several returning reserves. Harding, led by Coach Steve Miska, aims for a second straight win after a 31-0 season opener against Commercial, relying on front-line experience and strong defense to counter Hillhouse’s improved offense.
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Charlie Conte
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George Tarasovic
Joe Kerpchar
Steve Miska
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Albany Beats Scranton In Final to Claim Title
Albany defeated Scranton 5 to 2 to win the best of seven series four games to three, securing the championship at the decisive game. The win completes Albany’s comeback from down 3 2 in the series and courted the title for the club.
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Scranton
Standings and Tonight’s Major League Showdowns
Yesterday the standings show Philadelphia and Pittiwreght tied at top with New York and St Louis close behind. Today's schedule features pitchers Tronklyn Gregg Kight Catermueller in Pittsburgh New York Chicago Kennedy Hansen Hamner in various matchups Philadelphia Cincinnati Judd Vander Weer Boston St Louis Volsette Munger.
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Phillies and Cubs Earn Mixed Baseball Results
Yesterday’s recap shows Philadelphia nabbing a 3 3 draw with Detroit, Cleveland defeating New York, and Chicago and Boston routing opponents. Notable scores include New York 8 St Louis 3, St Louis 8 New York 2, and Detroit 163 Chicago at New York-Lee.
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Coast Guard drills New London team in scrimmage
Coast Guard Academy head coach Nelson W. Nitchman directed an intensive scrimmage at New London as Al Binder of Maplewood, New Jersey flashed accurate passes. Guard Chuck Hatheway impressed with a defensive rush as Nitchman switched to a fluctuating defense against double wingback plays.
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Nelson W. Nitchman
U. S. Coast Guard Academy
al Binder
Maplewood
N. J
Chuck Hatheway
Nitchman
Manchester Beats Nashua In New England League Playoff
Manchester defeats Nashua in the New England League playoff series. Mashua leads with a standout performance as the teams compete for early series momentum and playoff positioning.
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