War On Baseball Pools Started By Major Maquis
Major and minor league officials pledged to fight baseball pools to protect the sport's integrity after Commissioner Landis denounced pools as a crime for gamblers. He urged joint action by leagues and club owners, warning the pools threaten baseball's good name while listing upcoming meetings and actions.
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Pacific Coast
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Los Anibeles
West Baden
Alpines Trimmed in Waterbury Tilt
Alpine basketball team from Waterbury faced a 84 to 26 defeat but showed early leadership. Jepson, Waterbury’s center and Bridgeport native, delivered sensational shooting to push the Waterbury squad ahead. Alpine lineup featured Burns, Sehine, McGraw, Metellin, and Maher in key positions.
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Cals
Jepson
Bridgeport Bos
Solpines
Burns
Sehine
McGraw
Mettellin and Maher
Rogers to Pilot Waterbury Club
According to reports Bill Rogers who managed Sacramento last season will pilot the Waterbury club this season. Rogers is believed to be the man who played with Waterbury back in 1910 when Mike Mins team fought Bridgeport for the pennant.
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Sacramento
Waterbury
Rogers
Mike Mins
Bridgeport
Carpentier Proposes Rematch to Settle Bout
Paris dispatch reports Georges Carpentier writes Le Journal that he will fight Battling Siki again to settle their dispute. He offers a public or private match and vows to donate his stake or purse to charity if a match is made, nóng indicating a finish within fewer than thirteen rounds.
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Linc
le Vournal
Sik
Lana
Tam
Britton Back in Ring for Eight Round Philadelphia Bout
Mack Britton a former welterweight champion trains under Dan Moreau to face Hobby Barrett in an eight round fight at the Arena formerly the Ice Palace in Philadelphia. Darcey from the East aims for honors in a 10 round bout at the Commonwealth Club on Saturday. Tony Lyons from the East Side meets Jack McFerland of the Bronx in a 12 round bout and Johnny Coney fights Frankie Jorie in another 10 rounder.
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Mack Britton
Veteras Wettera
Dan Moreau
Hobby Barrett
Elphia
Ice Palm Philadelie
Harry Fiers
Gx Darcey
Commonwealth Club
Tony Lyons
East Side
Gna
Jack McFerland
Bronx
Johnny Coney
Frankie Jorie
Ball May Pilot Springfield Club
BallMay pilot Springfield club as Arthur Shean of Bridgeport arrives to sign up. He is seen as potential manager with Ball indicating no definite statement yet but hints he may helm an Eastern League club next season. Albany also rumored to be leaning toward Ball.
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Ball
Bridgeport
Man
Pontes
Albany
Tia Ball
Paddy O'Connor
Waterbury Football Receives $700 Guarantee at Park
Mike Healy's Bridgeport team tops earnings with a $700 guarantee for a Waterbury game at Waterbury Baseball Park against South Ends, touted as the valley’s strongest football pairing. Bernstein of Louisiana State fame and Jack Innes are key Waterbury players, while Fred A. Hunt leads the squad amid halted talks with New Britain after a $1,000 guarantee was demanded.
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Mike Healy
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Healyités
Waterbury Baseball Park
Naugatuck Valley
Bernstein
Louisiana Colt
New York Giants
Jack Innes
Shane
Fred A. Hunt
Conlon
Brass City
New Britain
Deaniannled
Daley May Land On Meriden Card
Daley the rus e n and hard hitting heavyweight prospect shows at the ana r Doxine show. Meriden on Dec 18 hosts a National A C prelim card with Kit Kaplan Habe Herman and Rome slated to appear. Sprint races feature Bob McAlister Loren Murchison and J A Lecony plus others in the Municipal Athletic League indoor meet at Madison Square Garden on Jan 15.
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A. C
Merigen
Kit Kaplan
Habe Herman
Pacific Comet
Freeport
I. T. Bie
Rome
Bob McAlister
Loren Murchison
J. A. Leconyy
Witt
Municipal Athletic League
Madison Square Garden
Bridgeport High B Team Captain Resigns Over Eligibility
Captain Charles Randolph quits the Bridgeport High School B basketball team amid eligibility concerns under Cre rule says. A new leader will be elected soon. The B club aims to push players across sports to improve grades and stay eligible. Only Ray Whalen and Andy Mrazik remain eligible for the Danbury game with coach notes. The Saturday lineup lists Whalen and Mrazik as forwards with Christensen ineligible.
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Charles Randolph
Bridgeport
Bridgeport High School
Posibie
B. H. S. Baskethiwil
Ray Whalen
Andy Mrazik
Danbury
Whalen
Ad Christensen
Toth Captain Of B. T. S. Track Team
Charles Toth, star long distance runner, was elected captain of Bridgeport Trade School's track team. Harry Gath will mentor the squad with Charles Iemkus assisting as athletic director. Prospects for a high class team are rosy with strong material. The squad begins practice in the Armory next week. Promising candidates include John Toth, John Vasst, Charles Ferrino and Tommy Whalen.
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Bridgeport Trade School
Harry Gath
Wil
Charles Iemkus
Remkus
B. TS
John Toth
John Vasst
Charles Ferrino
Tommy Whalen
Putnam Quintet Opens With Win in Basketball Debut
The Putnam A. A. basketball team opened the season by defeating the Laurels 24 to 12 on the Mars City floor. Grant and Larry Neary led the victors with Neary scoring 14 points. The club plans a game tomorrow night at the Boys' Club and invites any minor players to join.
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Laurels
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Grant
Larry Neary
Moran Hanlon Bout Tonight at Rick Sporting Club
Pat Moran faces Jimmy Hanlon in a 12 round boxing match at the Rick Sporting Club in Brooklyn. Moran seeks a future bout with Lew Teacher or Charles White as Hanlon, a tough Denver slugger, is set to test Moran's readiness and resilience.
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Jimmy Hanlon
Denver
Rick Sporting Club
Brooklyn
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Lew Teacher
Charles White
Hanson
Shugrue Signs On in Teas Bout for Manila Clay
Philippine lightweight Shugrue scored a knockout of Willie J in ten rounds and was signed to fight Eiie Lores in the twelve round semi final at the Char White Richie Mitchell event to be staged at Ma ises Square Garden in December.
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Willie J
Eiie Lores
Char‘ey White
Richie Mitchell Hous
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Garden Ex Dee
Washington Lames Wing Star Gharrity With Neuritis
Washington report says Eddie Gharrity’s lame right arm due to neuritis hindered the team in the season. Doctors say a recent operation for Lis Lon SiS aims to cure the condition and restore form.
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Eddie Gharrity
Gharrity
Colonial Eleven Tackles Mohican in Seaside Park Clash
A redhot gridiron setto is carded for Seaside Park next Sunday afternoon as Colonial A. C. and Mohican elevens clash on field No. 6. Rivalry runs deep with both clubs set to contest, and listed players Saxon Randy Fox Vick Ghelacy Madeski Manieo Darey Schine Flicey Delia Palmer Dell Cartello Ram Hogan Charity and O’Brien report for tactics tomorrow night at 6 30.
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Tmal Moorse
Colonia Wil P
Saxon
Randy
Fox
Vick
Ghelacy
Madeski
Manieo
Darey
Schine
Flicey
Delia
Palmer
Dell
Cartello
Ram
Hogan
Charity
O'Brien
Hall School girls trounce Lincoln team 38 to 0 in gym
Hall School girls showcased a fast basketball attack yesterday in the city gym, overwhelming the Lincoln girls by 38 to 0. Lineup details list Hall players T. Vassh, I. Clark, Ayer, Walsh, Doskom, Fellman, Keiver and Hopkins against Lincoln’s Fellman, Keiver, Hopkins, and others.
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Lincoln Girls
Hall
T. Vassh
Kolwiex
I. Clark
F. Ayer
B. Walsh
M. Doskom
Re. Sincoln
Fellman
A. Keiver
EO Hopkins
Jackson State unveils Steam Rollers basketball team
Jackson State announces a new basketball squad to be named the Jackson Steam Rollers with Hackoczy Ha Joe Gant as taxer. The lineup includes Rosenbaum and Rowe as forwards Met ro center Davie Polo guards, forming the season roster and home court plan.
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Jackson Steam Rollers
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Joe Gant
Nitaxer
Sperson
Cnze
Rosenbaum
Rowe
Metro
Davie
Polo
Rich's Basketeers Meet Live Wires In Tonight Game
The Colonials face Live Wires of Nichols College tonight at 7 30. The Colonials aim for a third straight victory and have added Jed Rogers as a key center. They next challenge the Blessed Sacrament combination next Wednesday. contact Manager Leonard Rich for game info.
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Nichols Ie
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Leonard Rich
Terry Lee Bo ssed New London Show
In New London a boxing card featured Terry Lee losing a decision to Tommie Fay of New York, sparking controversy as Fay was believed entitled to the verdict. Semi finals saw Netton of Lowell defeat Bobby Green, while Raincourt of Lawrence stopped Johnny Cole of Jersey in a preliminary.
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Mike Casti
Lawrence
Tommie Fay
New York
Terry
Rloft
Believee Fay
Netton
Lowell
Bobby Green
New York City
Gms
Iy Raincourt
Johnny Cole
Jersey
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Faber Rommel And Bush Set Pace For A L Boxmen
Official 1922 AL pitching leaders show Faber of the White Sox leading with 21 wins and 2.81 ERA while Rommel notches 23 complete games and 2.82 ERA. Bush of the Yankees wins 26, Shocker leads with 149 strikeouts, Urban Joe Jocker shines with 24 wins for St Louis as many young hurlers emerge for next season.
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Paher
Shocker
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Edwin Hummel
Athletics
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Janine
Joe Bush
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Urban Jhocker
Browns
KK. Murray
Herman Pillette
Gahan Roosting Basketball League Proposed Local Start
Pierce V. Gahan, superintendent of the Board of Recreation, urges major city factories to join a proposed Industrial Basketball League. If enough respond, games begin after Christmas, with one weekly evening at Municipal Gym on Stratford Avenue. Firms named include American Chain Co, Crane Co, Warner Brothers Co, Manning Maxwell Moore, C M C Co, and Singer Sewing Machine Co.
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Board of Recreation
Tettera
Board of Recreaion
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Singer Sewing Machine Co
Red Sox Dope Bank Ban Says Pure Bunk
Hughen andul Precident of the American Baseball League calls reports that a Toronto syndicate obtained an option on the Boston American League franchise pure bunk. Johnson received a telegram from a Toronto man months ago inquiring about a possible purchase for Toronto, but such a deal would need approval from all 16 league presidents.
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Johnson
Toronto
Lource
McCoy Bankrupt Petition Sparks Confusion
Historical note suggests boxer Kid McCoy, born Norman Selby, filed a bankruptcy petition. The short, garbled account hints at repeated financial trouble and uncertainty about the record or outcome, with possible allusions to boxing and personal finances in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Kid McCoy
Norman Selby
George Stone to Feature in Waterbury Boxing Card
Waterbury fight fans expect a strong boxing card on Saturday night as promoter Geo Mulligan hosts. Main bout pairs Johnny King against George Stone in middleweight action with Young Mack of Stamford facing Sammy Walls of Lord. semi finals feature Youth of Heaven meeting Willerbury.
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Geo. Mulligan
Johnny King
George Stone
Wifi Clash
Young Mack
Stamford
Sammy Walls
Lord
Youth of Heaven
Willerbury
Pitcher Sothoron Back to Loulaville Club
Cleveland pitcher Dee Sothoron of the City League was released today to the Loulaville club of the American Association. Information from Loulaville confirms the transaction and its destination in pro baseball dealings.
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Dee
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Boxing and sports chatter from Bridgeport scene
The Bridgeport sports page notes boxing suspended until spring due to state fees, laments lost smok er shows, and recalls old ringside treats. It mentions Neal Ball’s world series medal theft trip to New York, a Jackson Stars versus Purifiek football clash, and plans for boxing events by Tex Rickard.
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Res
State Athletic Commission
Car&s
Vane
Pernyic
Neal Ball
Neal
New York
Glenbrooks Edge Devon In Low-Scoring Tilt
Glenbrooks defeated Devon 22 to 20 in a tight night game. Devon lineup included A. C.-O'Rourke, Chapman, Stolling, Peder son, Lews, McTaggart, and others. Glenbrook starters featured Meehan, Cook, La Valse, Fite, Simmons, and Wa If.
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Stolling
Pederson
Lews
McTaggart
Glenbrook
Meehan
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Fite Simmons
Barnums Win in Close High School Basketball Tilt
Barnum high school girls basketball team defeated McKinley 31 to 40 yesterday. Barnum lineup included H Clark at right field and M Styla at center, with A Robs Avery at left guard. McKinley fielded Ot Bohm Crow Lent Drapetu Ary Anderson and others in a hard fought contest.
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McKinley
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