Patch Up Efforts Sketched in Stamford Elgin Game
Stamford coach Fred Hunt sought to mend four year rift with wigeport High after Stamford beat Elgin 6 0 on Saturday. Williams connected on two forward passes moving to Elgin’s three yard line while La Guardia scored from end sweep. Hunt discussed resuming athletic relations with Elgin’s Coach Boyle. decision awaits athletic council approval from both schools.
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Laurels Unable To Beat Hebrew Boys In Muddy Tie
In a fast Sunday clash at Beardsley Park the Laurels and Hebrew Boys played to a scoreless draw on a muddy field. Wexler starred for Hebrew Boys with relentless defense and tackles. The game ended with the ball at midfield marking a solid season closer for Hebrew Boys.
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Madison Square Garden to house world’s largest gymnasium
Madison Square Garden in New York is being transformed into a vast gymnasium with a swimming pool outdoor running track and multiple indoor courts. Tex Rickard will supervise the facility Philadelphia Jack O'Brien will manage and direct physical training and turn the Garden into a major center for athletic courses and facilities.
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Washington Glees Hold Canton Bulldogs in scoreless game
The Washington Glees of New Haven shut out Jim Thorpe's Canton Bulldogs in a rain drenched contest. The Glees reached the Bulldog 30 only once, Loomis ran 36 after an interception, and Kelly punted 70 yards to help seal the scoreless affair before 3,000 onlookers.
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Double Bill For Polo Fans At Casino Rink
Roller polo fans will see two games at the Casino tonight. The Crashees face the Walnuts at 7 45 in a City Amateur league opener, followed by Bridgeport club versus Providence. league standings list Bridgeport scoring highs and shifts in goals with frequent changes in positions amid a busy weekly schedule.
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Red Williams
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Bridgeport Men To Help In Drafting A State Boxing Bill
Bridgeport officials Albert W. Burdick and Richard F. Howell will serve on a seven member State Boxing Commission committee to draft a bill legalizing boxing in the state. The group met in Waterbury and will report on December 18. They proposed a 6 percent state tax, licensing of all boxers managers and promoters, and bouts limited to 15 rounds. The panel includes members from Bridgeport New Britain Hard Waterbury Meriden and Waterbury.
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Bridgeport Boxing Commission
Richard F. Howell
State Boxing Commission
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State Board
Dick” Howell
Burdick
State Commission
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F. J. Moran
P. J. Bratton
New Britain
Cee Hawkins
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F. Murphy
Walter Batterson
William Raphael
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John Connor
Alfred W. Jurdick
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R. O. Poltent
Meriden
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D. T. Keeley
Patrick Brown
W. Knowles
D.’ Wells
Leonard Offered 15000 Bout in Waterbury for 15 Rounds
Henry Leonard the lightweight boxing champion has been offered by Waterbury promoter George Mulligan a 15000 prize for a 15 round title defense against Chick Simicr of Scranton at 135 pounds in Waterbury early in January. Manager Billy Gibson will decide in a few days. Jack Britton scheduled to box Johnny Nichols ten rounds in Des Moines on December 17.
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George Mulligan
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Jack Britton
Johnny Nichols
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Des Moines
Lenox and Crasho Play To Tie In City Semi Pro Clash
Lenox and Crasho staged a third league meeting at Newfeld park to decide the city semi professional football champion. The latest game ended 7 to 7 after a bitterly contested, scoreless first half. A Lenox fumble sparked a late drive leading to a Stehle to Schaeffer touchdown and a goal, while Crasho answered with a late score on a Gorley fumble recovery and a Gaynor Hurley pass and run for 50 yards. Hurley added the extra point to force the tie.
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Blue Ribbon Team Extends Streak With Trenton Victory
The Blue Ribbons won their fifth straight game by defeating Trenton 26 to 28 at Colonialhall. White scored 15 points with seven baskets and a foul goal, leading the scoring in a fast, engaging contest. Next Sunday they host Chief Mueller's New York outfit.
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McGoorty to Fight Chip in La Sala Tonight
Eddie McGoorty from Oshkosh Wisconsin returns from Europe to meet George Chip of New Castle Pennsylvania in La Sala Illinois. The winner earns a chance to box Tommy Gibbens of St Paul in a likely next bout.
Britton Bosses Pinky Mitchellin Milwaukee Ring Bout
Jack Britton, welterweight champion from Milwaukee, faces Pinky Mitchell in a headline Milwaukee bout. Britton enters as the favorite as the Chicago circuit promises a brisk, decisive challenge. Both teams and conferences face scheduling gaps in football and baseball, reflecting a fractured Big Conference landscape.
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Dempsey and Brennan Edge in Physical Matchup for Title Bout
Boxing notes compare Dempsey and Brennan before their Madison Square Garden 15 round title clash. Dempsey leads in fighting ability while Brennan seeks revenge after a 1930 Milwaukee knockout, as fans debate who will prevail in the heavyweight showdown.
Barnum School Aims to Clinch City Soccer Title
Barnum and Prospect Grammar school soccer teams clash in a second City championship game at Yellow Mill park tomorrow at 3 80 o clock. Barnum seeks another win after a 3 0 victory last Saturday at Seaside, with Prospect determined to force a decisive third game. The rivals, eager and confident, battled to a scoreless first half Saturday before near misses and a key save by Knapp kept the match level.
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Hebrew Boys Triumph Over Colonials in One-Sided Victory
The Hebrew Boys club secured their second win of the season by defeating the Colonials 29 to 5 at the Recreation hall on Stratford avenue. The first period ended 16 to 3, with the Colonials scoring only on a single basket as fouls dominated the game. The article also notes upcoming heavyweight training and a boxing match with Tex Rickard predicting a record crowd, plus a separate report on the Buffalo All American football team’s 0-0 stalemate with the Akron Stars amid mud and wintry conditions.
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