Albanys Tackle Sliding Derbies in 3 Days Stand
Albanys Tackle Sliding Derbies in three days as Paddy O'Connor's revived Albany team visits Newfield Park for Clark Lane Day. Crowds flock to see the youngsters while the Derbies generate mixed results in a busy three-game stand with Worcester and New Haven rivalries noted.
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August-Cottrell Boxing Show At Sixth District Club
Tonight at the Sixth District Republican club a boxing show features Rete August and Danny Cottrell of Danbury in the sitar bout. Seven bouts are arranged with local contestants, many known in local boxing circles. The card begins at 8 p.m. and a big crowd is expected.
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Newsies to Play The Evening Star in City Championship
The Newsies face Hillside Jrs in a city championship game for 12 to 14 year olds at Hillside Home Diamond Thursday night. Hillside Eagles, winners of 16 straight, will meet Stratford All-Stars Sunday at Paradise Green. The High Street Juniors beat Young Americans 5 1 at Lenox Field with Zappel earning a 13 strikeouts.
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Eastern League Schedule and Scores Report
Daily league slate lists Albany at Bridgeport and New Haven at Waterbury with Worcester visiting Springfield and Hartford at Pittsfield. Yesterday Worcester lost to Bridgeport 9 4 Albany 4 Hartford beat Waterbury 7 4 Springfield edged Waterbury 5 4 New Haven fell to Pittsfield 4 3 and Pittsfield won 7 6 over New Haven in the second game.
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Umpire Pete McLaughlin Nominated for National League Job
Umpire Peter McLaughlin, officiating at Newfield Park this week, is recommended to National League president John Heydler for a major league post. Known for firm control and no-nonsense handling of games, McLaughlin rose from the New England League to the Eastern League and is praised by fans for his businesslike, forceful style and decisive rulings on plays including interference calls that protect baserunners.
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Around Sound Race Won By Sloop Azor
In New Rochelle August 30 the sloop Azor owned by Charles Marsland won a special cup from the New Rochelle Yacht Club for a race around Long Island. Start at Sea Gate near Atlantic Yacht Club at 5 AM Saturday. finish Echo Bay at 8:10 AM Sunday after a 190 mile course. Feu Follett, ow ned by Oswald Barch, was the only other starter but retired after winds slashed her jib. Azor passed Montauk Point at 2 PM Sunday.
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Braves set attendance record plan seized Cuba tour ends
Boston officials estimate the Braves will double 1920 attendance at Braves Field reaching over 360000 for the season. The biggest gate so far was 39000 for the Pirates Braves clash. A Cuba tour by Braves players has been dropped.
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Prince and Hall Set for Stamford Featherweight Showdown
Stamford fans anticipate a main event featuring Billy Prince and Joe Hall in a heated featherweight bout at Elks Hall. Both fighters are primed by managers Sted Bennett and Jim Wolfe, with a large local crowd expected alongside Angelo versus Kid Carter in the star undercard.
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Boxers Train Ahead Of Returns And Titles New Claims
Hooks And Jabs notes Bryan Downey preparing for a return bout with Johnny Wilson in Manhasset ITL Wilson workouts with Ned OFlanagan and Paddy Flynn. Mike McTigue weighs 138 pounds meets Panama Joe Gans while claiming Ireland Canada and African titles. Jess Willard trains in Kansas at 265 pounds aiming for 228. Newport tennis finals see Mrs Sutton Burley and Mrs Cushing meeting Mrs Williams and Miss Goss.
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Pudel A Comer Wins First Bout In Danbury Ring
Douglas Pudel a newcomer from Bridgeport scored a four round decision over Young Desmond of Hat Town in Danbury. Pudel weighed 124 pounds, trained at Columbia A G, and earned praise for speed and power. Desmond nearly KO'd in round four.
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Kaplan Murphy Fight Card Set in Meriden Arena
Meriden on August 30 looks toward another record crowd as Louis Kaplan and Staten Island Willie Murphy are billed for a 12 round main event at 123 pounds. The Silver City show, staged by Silver City A G, also features six round bouts with George Lynch versus Mickeytown at 124 pounds and Young Leonard versus Jon Wanit at 138 pounds, plus a four round curtain raiser.
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Soundview A C Enjoys Fast Baseball Season
The Soundview A C baseball team sports an outstanding record with 18 victories, 2 losses, and 2 ties under manager Joe Onady. Highlights include wins over Pequots 12 4 Rangers 11 4 Pirates 15 1 Bridgeport Giants 16 8 Lynn Stars 2 and many others as they push for a strong season.
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Giants Close Gap On Pirates In Seventh Straight Win
The Giants narrowed the margin to 11-2 games behind the Buccaneers after securing their seventh straight victory. The McGrawites edged the Chicago Cubs in a tough battle while the Dodgers dominated the Pirates with a convincing whitewash.
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Connie Lewis to Pilot Star Football Eleven
Connie Lewis to head the Park City gridiron effort as August ends and the season opens. The American Chain team, the state’s representative eleven, will not play this season. Most players will join Connie Lewis at Brport Football Club, with home games at Newfield Park. The Crashes, St. Joes, Rose buds and Walnuts field strong teams this year.
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Jigs Donahue Delivers Win for Albany Ball Club
Jigs Donahue, crafty second baseman for Albany, drives in two runs with a two out single in the seventh as Albany defeats Hartford 7 to 5. Ned Cameron had earlier battered the mound, but Sloan walked the dangerous Donahue to set up the clutch hit.
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Park City Firemen Win At Hartford
Hartford August 30 Hartford Police Department team fell to Bridgeport at Clarkin Field by 10 to 1. Bridgeport capitalized on costly errors by Hartford and used plate passes to overpower the locals. Sperd Moran struggled with control as Bridgeport built big early from miscues. Final score Bridgeport 10 Hartford 1 with White Curry Moran Peters Halloran credited for Park City win.
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Speedy Archdeacon Breaks Bases-Running Record
Maurice Archdeacon of Rochester in the International League circled the bases in 13.25 seconds, breaking Hans Lobert's world record of 13.45 seconds set October 9, 1910. Archdeacon previously joined the Boston Braves from the South Atlantic League before the record run last week.
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Morley Morley Morley Goodes in Hartford match
Mike Morley local welterweight touted for Labor Day night in Holyoke ring against Sammy Goode Pacific coast welterweight champion. Goode has been in sharp form, beating Herman Norton and Kelly, forcing opponents to high pace in recent bouts.
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Wesleyan Names Bate man Baseball Coach Next Season
London reports nearly one million fans attended Saturday football games with receipts totaling 145000. Middletown notes Charles P. Bateman of Somerville New Jersey selected as Wesleyan baseball coach for the upcoming season.
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HITTING THE SPORT TRAIL WITH GEO FIRSTBROOK
A Worcester Pennant preview notes prospects after yesterday's game. Jack Mack expresses confidence while Westy Kingdon and Booey provide fielding notes. A proposed Bridgeport Eastern League all star lineup includes Mosher Tillam Myerjack Hart Stapleton Ball Horkheimer Baker and Egan. Plans include three games to decide the city title with Donahue ready to back a celebratory dinner if Worcester falters. The Hillies stand as top pennant contenders with steady performance expected.
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Laurels Beat Pinewoods In Weekend Ball Clash
The Laurels routed Pinewood A. of Black Rock on their grounds Sunday as John Griffin belted a bases loaded homer in the fifth. Final score Laurels 14 runs to 9 for Pinewoods. Laurels seek games with Rovers M H A Juniors and other teams for September contests.
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Do You Know That Bethel Sun Star Shines Against Buffalo Giants
Ostrosky of Bridgeport pitched in excellent style for Bethel Sun against the Buffalo colored Giants, allowing two hits and fanning 17. Hartford fans will see the Athletics in an exhibition with the Senators tomorrow, Connie Mack’s champions, with Frank Gilmore as the recipient of the proceeds. Jim Patterson’s Bethel team beat New Milford 11 to 7, tying for honors as Patterson plans to load up with big leaguers and former Yale stars.
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Major Leagues NATIONAL Scores and Friday games
Yesterday's results include Chicago defeating New York seven to five and Boston routed Cincinnati twenty to four while Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh four to zero. St Louis at Philadelphia game postponed by rain. Today St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at New York Cincinnati at Boston and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
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Big League Dust Irving Wilhelm Named Phillies Manager
Irving Wilhelm, who has led the Phillies since Wild Bill Donovan was deposed, has been formally signed as manager. The Pirates recalled shortstop Traynor, now starring for Birmingham in the Southern League, while the Braves dropped to a seventh straight loss against the Reds. The Dodgers shut out the Pirates 1 to 0. The Yankees meet the Washingtons in the day’s sole American League game as Detroit topped Saginaw 6 to 4 in an exhibition. Hollacher homered for the Cubs but the Giants prevailed. Ray Grimes contributed a single and two sacrifices for Chicago.
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