Fairfield Boxing Board Vacancy and Big Game Edges
Fairfield sports page reports on the looming state boxing board appointment as Dick Howell, longtime local boxing official, is eyed for a state seat amid Frank Murphy’s pending term, while Remington Arms Club announces surrender of its license and exit from future shows. Howell’s allies expect a gubernatorial appointment. mayoral action portends a crowded field, though the local boxing scene is quiet now.
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State Board
Howell
Eee Tempiton
Commier
Frank Murphy
Hartford
Dick Howell
Templeton
Higher Boxing Tribunal
Ione
Atwater
Remington
Remington Arms Club
Bob Davies
Remington Boys
Keen battle looms as Star Fairfield grid clash set
The two rival teams Jad eon Stars of the West End and the Fairfield Legion-Tiser meet Sunday at Fairfield Legion Greensward in a keen showdown. Bridgeport pulled a prior game with the Legion Tigers, last won by Fairfield, as Jacksons claim a stronger squad this season. Officials and players listed amid a 2:30 pm kickoff at Fairfield Field.
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Jadeon Stars
West End
Fairfield Legion-Tiser
Fairfield Legion
Fairteia
Jacksons
Legion Tigers
Bridgeport
Peese
Phirfield
Fairfield
Mairfield
Legion-Tigers
Jackson Stars
Lezink
Giboulesu
Polo
Latze Boy
Smith
McPheters
Rows
Whaley
Leshy
Dishes
Abramaon
Kolmar
Puszka Hall
Heeyneg
Oba
J. Ola
L. Geferenzis
Curran
Wagner
Brownie
Gatéa
O. Smith
Lowhex
Levey
Sehick
Isacee
Pastora
Norris
Warde
J. Wargo
Kushmorris
Wargo
Kushimorris
Peterson
Ries
Golias
A. Warse
Watson
F. Lezink
Gaul
Hearty
Referse
Joe Kraynick
Gleason
Linesman
J. Murphy
Place
Field
M Kenna Holds Lead With 99 Pin Average in Duckpin League
Secretary William A. Sullivan releases Crane Duckpin League records showing Team No. 6 in front with a clear margin and McKenna leading individuals with a 99 pin average after 36 games. Daverags total $9 for 36 games highlights earnings as the season progresses.
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William A. Sullivan
Crane Duckpin League
McKenna
Daverags
Dewey Waters Pin Tilt Set For Local Ten Pin Series
Lou Dewey and John Waters of Hartford will open a home and home ten pin series at the Washington Alleys on East Main Avenue Bridgeport with the first tilt. The return games will be staged at Grove Drive in Hartford.
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Lou Dewey
John Waters
Hartford
Washington
M Avenue
Bridgeport
Grove
Bil Sadler
North Hinds
Stratford
Porter
Sadler's Pinners
Stratfordites
Sadler's
Musante
Sadler's Nutness
Kohout
Malee
Sadler
Dewey
Ay Flynn
Williams
Clark
ST Are
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Bray
SB — Oudre
Gee
Challenges All Basketball Teams
Various basketball teams including General Electric Bridgeport Grass Co Devon Olverchurch Fairfield Legion and others face challenge games. Players listed from last GE Industrial team include Steve Dondero Red Quinn Red O Neil Nick Malone and J ix. challenge inquiries directed to J. E. Kretvix at American Tube Steix Co 471 Hancock Ave Bridgeport Conn.
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General Electric
Bridgeport Grass Co
Devon
Olverchurch
Fairfield Legion
Geport A. C
Steve Dondero
K of
Red Quinn
Compo Lite
Red O'Neil
Nick Malone
Jix
G. E. Industrial
J. E. Kretvix
American Tube
Steix Co
Hancock Ave- Briort
Conn
Returning star Wilbur Rogers signs with Thay Chile
After a twelve year absence Wilbur Rogers, once a Waterbury 1910 champion, returns East signed as Paddy O'Connor's successor. His career spans the coast, Sacramento, Denver, and Calgary, with 24 games in 1910, 141 hits, 79 runs, and a 283 batting average.
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Wilbur Rogers
Mic Sun
Waterbury
Tack
Thay Chile
Paddy O'Connor
Rodgers
Althopsh
Majora
Sacramento Clu
Denver
Calgary
Mickey Finn
Iieldville
Bridgeport
Mayo Signs Up With Waterbury Club
Mayo, former Fordham star and key player in the Danbury and Brewster series, has signed with Waterbury. He becomes the Brasscos first signing for next season. Cleary, from Brewster, will trial with Brasscos in the near future.
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Fordham
Brewster
Waterbury Club
Brassco
Cleary
Brasscor
Hemington Arms Pin Tournament Draws 30 to 40 Teams
The Hemington Arms bowling tournament, to start in ten days under organizer Joh Hurley, will feature between 30 and 40 teams. Games will be rolled every niche and all four alleys will be in use each night.
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Hemington Arms
Joh Hurley
College Beats Plan to Stifle Football
Northwestern University grapples with a near vote over resolutions to curb football. The failed measure labeled football a financial drain on colleges and education, calling for shortened schedules, elimination of paid coaches, admission cuts, and student control of the game.
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College
Chicago
Northwestern University
Penn Invited to Paris World Collegiate Championship Meet
University of Pennsylvania coach Lawson Robertson announced an invitation from the University of Paris for a Penn team to compete in the world collegiate championship meet in Paris next spring. The meet is set for May 6 during the American season, and Robertson said acceptance is doubtful.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
University of Paris
Paris
Lawson Robertson
Robertson
Walker Krug bout set for twelve rounds in Newark
Welterweight champion Micky Walker was matched with Phil Krug for a twelve round decision bout in Newark on December 18. This follows Walker's recent title victory over Jack Britton and marks his first ring appearance since that win.
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Micky Walker
Phil Krug
Newark
Walker
Jack Britton
Cav anaugh declines Alabama coaching offer
Frank W. Cav anaugh of Boston College refuses the University of Alabama football coaching post offered at 310,600 dollars. He remains under contract to Boston College as a gridiron man.
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Boston
University of Alabama
Frank W. Cavanaugh
Boston College
Boson College
Fighting Brothers of Ring History
A list of ring fighters and team members including Joe Shugrues Johnnie McGoverns Terry Attells Abe Attells Monte Caesar Johnny OGattys Packey Harrses Spike Sulivans Mike Dwin Zinics Pete Jack Lewises Harry Papes Billy Ed Ardn ers Jimmy George Benny Leonards Pal Vic Jeperids Jim Jack Shades Dave Bills George Ibronses Mike Tom Tichiers Richie Pinkie Chips George Joe Cros ses Leach Marty Porbe Marty Clarence McCarrons Jack Joe Whites Charlie Walcotts Joe Belfield Chaneys George Joe Lat zo s Pete Steve Johans Murrays Frankie Mohas Bob Fuldle Sattiine.
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Joe
Johnnie
Wille
M'Governs
tTerry
Phil
Unghey Attells
Abe
Monte
Caesar
Sts
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O'Gattys
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Spike
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Ardners
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Shades
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Tichiers
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Sam
Marty
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Clarence
M'Carrons
Charlie
Walcotts
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Chaneys
George Joe
Latzos
Steve
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Murrays
Frankie
Mohas
Bob
Fuldle
Sattiine
Collegiate Rifle Schedule Includes Harvard and Yale
Cambridge mass December 9 intercollegiate matches set for Harvard varsity rifle team with women included. Scheduled dates list Bowdoin January 5 Georgetown January 19 Vermont February 1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology January 28 Colgate February 9 Dartmouth January 16 Princeton.
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Harvard
Cambridge Mass
Inter_ colegiate
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Georgetown
Vermont
Masachusets Institute of Tee Universit
Colgate
Dartmouth
Princeton
Luby Considers Quitting Boxing Over Money Woes
Earl Luby Bridgeport light commander says there is no money to feed a family and plans to quit boxing. He cites bad hands and a canceled bout with Romeo Welch as factors. Luby resumes training at Columbia AC for a return with Moe Ginsberg in Providence. Bones and Dwyer end partnership while Bones relocates address amid Meriden card snub. Joe Hall quits boxing for work at Crane Valve Plant after many bouts.
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Earl Luby
Bridgeport
Cnue
Luby
Saupy
Romeo Welch
Pittsfield
Wallingford
Columbia A. C
Moe Ginsberg
Joe Hall
Crane
Sooisht
Rosy prospects for Bridgeport trade school track team
Charles Remkus, athletic director, expresses optimism for Bridgeport Trade School track prospects. Captain John Toth dominates distance events and leads a squad including Philbrick, Lesko, Vussi, Sebick, Lejinsky, and Hendrickson training at the armory weekdays.
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Charles Remkus
Bridgeport Trade School
B. ‘Ps
John’ ‘Toth
Toth
New Haven
Yale
Bridgeport
Jiggs Donahue Has Unique H R Record
A fan notes Jiggs Donahue of Albany and Worcester in the Eastern League once hit opposite field homers in a doubleheader, one right handed off Lefty Bennett and one left handed to the opposite fence. The fan argues the trick may be duplicated but not credited.
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Sizes Donahue
Brasscos
Albany
Worcester
Jizzs
Richt
Bennett
Olson Shines in B P O E Drives Scores
Olson of the Clevelands stood out as the individual star in the Ellis Howling League baskets. Brooklyn and Cleveland browiers posted the high total scores late in the drive.
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Brooklyn
Cleveland Browiers
Olson
Clevelands
Yale Weekly Calls for Axe on Football
The Yale Weekly argues Yale football suffers ten years of melancholy and calls for a sweeping reorganization. It says the football committee and coaches must face the issues and find a remedy, suggesting the need for a winning system built by top tactical minds.
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Yate Aturant Weekly
Weekly
2Ives
Yale
Defoe Goodrich Bout Ends In Gory Draw At Madison Square
Promoter Billy Gagan of Town Hall A C. faced criticism as Billy Defoe of New York and Jimmy Goodrich battled ten hard rounds. The ringside consensus was a draw with Defoe slightly ahead, both fighters bleeding and receiving stitches. A New Year rematch was proposed.
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Billy Gagan
Hal A. C
Madison Square Garden
Billy DeFoe
New York
Jimmy Goodrich
Buffalo
Crimson
Goodrich
Gazan
Jed Rogers Shines as Colonials Cruise Past Live Wives
Jed Rogers starred at center contributing to the Colonials 82 to 21 victory over Live Wives of Nichols on the Boys' Club court. It was the Colonials third straight win. The team faces no scheduled game next Wednesday and seeks opponents in the city, with the Blessed Sacraments favored.
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Jed Roger
Nichols
Colonials
Blessed Sacraments
Hoopsters to Meet Boardman Trade Team Next Week
Bridgeport Trade School’s basketball squad faces Boardman Trade School of New Flaven next week in a strong state matchup. Boardman is noted as one of the leading cage teams among trade schools and has historically held an edge over Bridgeport in past meetings.
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Bridgeport Trade School
Boardman Trade School
New Flaven
Parochial Cage Fives Tuning Up For League Opener
Parochial basketball teams hold a regular workout ahead of league play. Teams entered include St John’s Sacred Heart St Augustine’s St Charles and possibly St Joseph’s St Michael’s and St Cyril. Games set for Friday at the Municipal gym on Stratford Avenue.
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Fred Corbally
St. John's
Sacred Heart
St Auguestine’s
St. Charles
St. Joseph's
St. Michael's
St. Cyril
Municipel Emnasium
Stratford Avenue
Tracy Beckett London Bout Planned After Firpo Loss
Jim Tracy, knocked out in four rounds by Louis Firpo in Buenos Aires, arrived aboard the Holt Line steamer Vasari. He said he plans to fight Toe Beckett in London.
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Boe
Jim Tracy
Bennos Aires
Louis Firpo
Holt Line
Vasari
Tracy
Toe Beckett
London
Pal Moore to Meet Bug Taylor in Ten Round Fight
Memphis bantamweight Pal Moore was matched to fight Bug Taylor of Terre Haute Indiana in a ten round bout tonight at the Post of the American Lesson venue. The December 22 date remains listed.
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Chicago
Pal Moore
Memphis
Bantamweisht
Bug Taylor
Terre Haute
Ind
Wilby and Bridgeport to play two basketball games
Wilby High and Bridgeport High will clash twice. The Hilltoppers visit Waterbury on December 22 for the first game and the return contest is set for January.
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Bridgeport High
Wilby
Hilltoppers
Waterbury
Landon Versus Five Stars Set For High Jump Showdown
The report notes Landon will face New York A. C. and five other top jumpers in a high jump exhibition at Station Square Garden in Richmond. The entrants are credited with clearing 6 feet 4 inches or more, with several stars from the Olympic field expected to compete.
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Statson Square Gard
Richmond
New York A. C
Landon
Fletcher Named Hustling Pilot for Phillies
Arthur Fletcher at 38 becomes a big league manager after a storied career with the Giants and Phillies. Bakers of the Quakers announce Fletcher’s hiring, noting his long baseball life and readiness to lead. He will return from Phoenix in January to arrange matters for the upcoming season as Phillies seek disciplined leadership.
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Award of B s on the Hilltop Sparks Murmur
Bridgeport lich school stirred attention after the Athletic Association awarded "H" letters to football players, omitting star backs Pete Jacobowsky and El Den bullion. The Hilltop crowd believes both earned letters and were overlooked.
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The
Athletic Association
Pete Jacobowsky
el Denbullion
A. A
McGraw Praises Spencer Abbott as Reading Manager
John McGraw hails Spencer Abbott as a thoroughly competent minor league manager who will lead Reading in the International League next season Abbott succeeds Chief Bender after a stint with Memphis in the Southern League He has a track record of pennants and strong minor league success according to Barney Dreyfus and others
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Reading
Abbott
Chief Bender
Memphis
John McGraw
Barney Dreyfus
Spring Training Camps Set Across Florida for 1923 Season
Florida to host 11 major league spring camps for the 1923 season with seven clubs choosing Florida sites. The list includes New York at San Antonio Texas and St. Louis at Hardenton Florida among others, with camps also in Orlando Miami St Petersburg Tampa Lakeland Montgomery and Hot Springs among varied locations.
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