Betting Brisk on Bridgeport Williams Grid Tilt
Eastern League moguls may cut admission prices at the annual meeting with Albany and Pittsfield favoring 35 cents general admission plus war tax. Current scales are high vs International League cities. Chicago dispatches say the Athletic Commission under Mayer Thompson plans action. City authorities claim balanced control and aim to curb scalpers while cutting prices. Analysts note Greater New York teams earned a combined million dollars last season at Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field.
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George E. Firstbrook
Albany
Pittsfield
Chicago
Athletic Commission
Mayer Thompson
Tilmon
City Commission
Lanis
Prise
Greater New York
Polo Grounds
Ebbets Field
Crane Leaguers In A Triple Tie
A three way tie for first in the Crane Duckpin League features teams led by Ward Quinlan and Moore each at 23-17. McKenna Hubbard and Cooper follow, Curley holds high single at 125, Cooper high three strings 320, Ward Quinlan high team single 505, team No 6 high team three singles 1423.
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Ward
Quinlan
Moore
McKenna
Hubbard
Cooper
Curley
Eam
Converse
Farrell
Huliman
Sullivan
Blaggs
Kelly
Kochiss Kausler
Quinn
Minor
Buskey
Luddy
Donnelly
Smith
A. Ko
Hardwick
O'Loughlin
Bukkey
Barrett
Keeling
Delahunt
S Coughlin
Pratt
Loeffier
Baxter
Xauster
Ae ‘McKenna
Pratt Eae
Luda
Coughlin
H. A
Bulkley
Xo. S
Lurter
O'Loushlin
Kochiss
OL Sullivan
J. Weane
Keeling Ee
Quinnae
Pulman
Biagys
St Josephs Defeat General Electrics in 53 to 17 win
St Josephs extended their winning streak to five with a 53 to 17 victory over General Electrics. Key performers included Tatterdon and Garrigan for the Saints and Vreeland and Ireland for General Electrics as St Joes eye next week’s Phantom Five and Westport Rovers games while inviting local teams to arrange future dates.
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St. Joes
General Electrics
Joes
Tatterdon
Garrigan
Saints
Vreeland
Ireland
G. E
Joss
Phantom Five
Westport Rovers
Bke
Karnum
Mr. Coonan
S. Goes
Pta
Patterdon
Dicom
Sseasccconne
Coonan
Temon
Caserly
Gaffney
Sailor Darcey Spin a Tall War Time Yarn
A wartime tale of Sailor Darcey and a brawler named Dark Mystery aboard a U S ship bound for France. The clash on deck ends with Darcy battered yet note of learning to fight worldwide as the kneeling opponent mutters about changing geography and fear.
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Johnny Darcy
Darcy
France
Carey
Parey
Mystery
Johnny
Robby Murray Faces Rochester Season Under Stallings
Worcester shortstop Robby Murray, a local favorite, is slated for a live season with Rochester, led by George Stallings famed as a beach crabbers king. The veteran manager contrasts his fiery style with affable Jack Mack, while teammates Callahan and Artnett Kairfeld from Southport and Wemport are also noted at the Buffalo meeting.
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Robby Murray
Worcester
Rochester
George Stallings
Tobby
Pepper Stallings
Jack Mack
Mack Aso
Amateur League soccer double feature at Meadows
Two preliminary matches scheduled for tomorrow in the Hartford St George State League at Meadows. Thidmeport Rangers meet Stamford FC in one contest while AC 2 prep teams clash. First drop of the ball is set for 1 45 p.m. local time.
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the Meadows
Thidmeport Rangers
Stamford FL C. Ws
Putnams Top Southport In Fast Game 29 To 24
In a brisk contest the Putnams defeated Southport 29 to 24. Play-by-play details list Southport players Mills Veonkal and Ruteei among others, with Tetreine and additional names appearing in the box.
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Southport
Tetrine
W. Mills
Veonkal
T. Mills
H. Ruteei
Nicheole
HITTING THE SPORT TRAIL TOUTING GREEN FARMS GAME
A fragmentary sports note reports a planned gridiron clash at Greens Farms between the Fairfield Tigers and the Owls with the 1021 champions to be named. The game, set for tomorrow at 2:80, will determine regional titles with players listed and a complex array of local teams and promoters mentioned.
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Greens Farms
Fairgeld Tigers
Owls
Airfield
Routhport
Westport
Tuen
Leeve
Crook
Fairfield Center
Fairfield Tigers
Aie
Atin
Sad Miller
Ty Smite
Dishey Williams RG
Whaley Purcell
R- Abramson
T. Shaughnesy
Curran
Watson
Cooke
Johny Milband
Pete Carney To Interpret National Basketball Rules
Pete B. Carney, head of the National A A A, will visit New Haven to interpret National A A U basketball rules for Bridgeport High School athletes and local players. The session begins at 8 o clock sharp and is open to players coaches and anyone seeking to learn more about basketball rules. Carney is renowned for his knowledge and his guidance carries weight nationwide.
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Pete B. Carney
New Haven
Brideeport High School Athletic Association
Carney
Bridgeport and Williams Ready for Grid Battle
Bridgeport A and A. and Williams elevens set to clash at Newfield Park in a decisive three game series. Jack Kearney predicts inter sectional honors for the locals if weather cooperates, noting Wess Field’s conditions hindered last week's play. Referee Clyde Waters, umpire Dr Courtney, and head seaman Eddie Hart to officiate. kickoff at 2 30 with heavy betting expected among New Haven backers.
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Newfield Park
Bridgeport A. & A
Williams
Jack Kearney
Bridgeport
Wess Field
New
Connie Lewis
Clyde Waters
New Haven
Dr. Courtney
Eddie Hart
New Haven to New York Relay Run of 1893 Recalled
A long distance relay from New Haven to New York sparked local pride on Decoration Day 1903. Bridgeport M C A athletes led by Capt Dailey and L W Parrott relayed messages between mayors in seven hours. The event boosted Bridgeport sport status and sparked reminiscences of past Connecticut League baseball and local athletic clubs.
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New Haven
New York
Bridgeport
M. C
Ansonia
Birmingham
Stamford
Harlem
Young Men's Institute
Metropolis
M. Dailey
No 3
Fire House
Norman Street
L. W. Parrott
N. B. Fetch
George Clark
Wiliam Bladen
Parrott
Dailey
Atlantic Hotel
Dalley
Washington Bridge
New England
Howard Cann
Ted Cann
New York University
Cann
Connecticut
Wan
Btate
Ford
Bridgeport Ball Players In 1880s Glorious Days Recalled
An interview recalls Bridgeport baseball's fast clubs around 1886 87 at Stratford Newfield avenues and Old Gregory Lot. Jimmy Ryan John Campana and Tom Lovett are highlighted as stars. The speaker contrasts Sabbath rules with modern day park scenes and old Fifth Wards teams.
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Ryan
Jimmy Ryan
Connecticut
Chicago Nationale
Pop Anson
Stratford
Newfield Avenues
Dan Shannon
Bridgeport
Tom Lovett
Wilson
Brooklyn National
Lovett
O14
Gregory Lot
Noble and
Stillman Street
Eagles Nest
Boxing Schedule in New Haven Delivers Few Events
In New Haven on December 10 only three boxing card events were announced. Names and opponents were unclear but Yale and Springfield were among listed participants with tentative bouts at local venues.
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New Haven
Des
Fale
van Tyip Vabellary
Fey Yale
Face Hard Game Ends In Tight Rapids Matchup
In a tough matchup Charles Posenbich will reset his lineup as Mooney and Gorton compete for action at center. Umpire Joe Waters presides as Anderson and others scout the field for a 7:45 start with rapid, hard play and a close finish.
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Basivetecra
Lousia
Charles Posenbich
Tama
Mooney
Ene Fronda Gorton
Omnter Nitet- Rapids
Joe Waters
Anderson
Will
After Leonard Leads Philadelphia Boat Race
In a Philadelphia context the Times notes Tex Leunard and Bodman competing as Aghoweight Roxcnigia boat entries. Briedman won a popular heat defeating Tendler, with Toonard Pea achieving a decisive later result as Philadelphias Advertise In The Times reports.
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New York
Pea
Aghoweight
Memorial Rink Named for Hebey Baker at Princeton
Princeton December 10. The new artificial hockey and skating rink under construction will be called the Hobart Armory Hare Baker Memorial Rink according to a Princeton University Athletic Association announcement. Contractors aim to finish the ice surface for January play. Undergraduates and alumni praise the naming as a fitting memorial to Nassaus great football and hockey player Hebey Baker.
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Princeton
Hobart Armory
Princeton University Athletic Asociation
Taf
Nassau
British Veterans In Alley Victory
British War Veterans defeated the American Legion two games to none while the Veterans of Foreign Wars beat the Spanish Vets last night in the American War Veterans League on Connie Lewis alleys.
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New England
Connie Lewis
Construction
Cable
Wire Chiefs
W. KE. Co
Rents
Hornsby S
Lynes
Hudson
Willoushby
Bales
Nicholson
Wendley
Batley
Curley Ae
ASL
Doyle
Wissne
Reed
A Foley Ae
Walter Wire
O'Brien S
Carron Ca
Linnane
Oes Clark
Burns Ewcond
W. Eb, Co. Bkor
Wildman As
Bailey
Emro
Adelman Eee
American Legiona
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American War Veterans’ League
Wilkinson
Bennett Gniene
Cooper
Pollard Aa
American Legion
Martin
Aus Siine
Miller
Veterans of Foreign Wars Erickson Az
Irug
Butino Eiteneaeeks
Waters
Taylor
Fisher
Encner
Creran Me
Boxing Promoter Announces December Bout Schedule
Ine Smith of Bogash announces arrangements with Rob McKirdy of Boston for Bogash to meet Pat Reed in Boston on December 23. Joe Hall booked to meet Al Ketehell at Jamaica Sporting Club Brooklyn on December 15. Previous Waterbury bout had Hall win by technical knockout. Fred G Lie, head of Mathewson committee, sent Christy Mathewson an extra $24.57. total $54,573.64 from September 30 game.
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Ine Smith
Louuis Bogash
Rob McKirdy
Boston
Bogash
Pat Reed
Reed
Joe Hall
al Ketehell
Jamaica Sporting Club
Brooklyn
Hill
Ketehell
Waterbury
Hall
New York
Fred G. Lie
Mathewson
Christy Mathewson
Sumane Lake
Wen
New York Nationals
Legion Game Proceeds For Sweet Charity
Local sports will host a charity basketball card at the State Armory in Bridgeport to aid about 200 families of Legion members facing hard times. The main game pits local Legionnaires against the New York Rovers, preceded by a Girls Community versus Alumni set. The Legion lineup includes Mooney, Maher, McGraw, Ericsson, Fitelson, and others.
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Bridgeport
State Armory
American Legion
Legion
Legionnaires
Speedy Rovers
New York
Lynch and Herman Are Ring Victors
Two dethroned boxing champions seek a comeback match with Johnny Bui after wins at Brooklyn and Astoria clubs. Joe Lynch stopped Maxey Williamson in the eighth with a technical knockout at Pioneer Club. Pete Herman kayoed O’Garty in the first round at the Ring Sporting Club. Abe Goldstein outpointed Frankie Daly in the Lynch Williamson semi final. Al Mc rea stopped Jon Young in the Walker Sporting Club bout.
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Johnny Bui
Joe Lynch
Maxey Willamson
Pioneer Club
Pete Herman Kayoed O'Garty
Rink Sporting Club
Brooklyn
Lynch- Willamson
Abe Goldstein
Frankie Daly
Walker Sporting Club
Astoria
al McRea
Jon Young
Jersey
New London Naval Base Football Team Sets Scoring Pace
The New London Naval Base football squad, led by Jack Kearney, tops the season scoring chart with 609 points as the Jackstars aim to close the campaign. A season finale against All-Hartforis awaits tomorrow, likely ending their run.
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New London Naval Base Footsball
Jack Kearney
Jackstars
New Londoners
All-Hartforis
Walter Camp to Speak at Forum in United Church
Walter Camp, renowned football authority and ex Yale athlete, will speak at the Forum in the United church tomorrow evening. His topic is Athletica at Yale, with the program featuring special music and starting at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Camp
Yale
United Church
Hogan in field faces contest for roving commission
The article names Hogan as a contender for a new roving commission to be named by Meyer. Fred Atwater has backed Billy Horan, a familiar figure in local sportdom, with Hogan noted for boxing expertise. Tozan reportedly seeks endorsements from several Democratic groups as Meuntimins’ sports record stands out, with a predicted winner likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roving Commission
Meyer Fred Atwater
Billy Horan
Hogan
Tozan
Red and Black Girls Quintet Open Championship Push
The Red and Black girls quintet prepare for a championship game opener against Norwalk High on Saturday afternoon. The Freshmen Basketball League shows strong play with inter-room matches and a busy schedule this week. Room 306 edged Room with a 20 to 4 win as Watera, Hopkins, and Kemple led the scoring in a heated encounter.
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Red and Black Girls
Axeeees
Norwalk High
Ifternoon
Sym
Room
High Schoel
M. Watera
Patata
Hopkins
Kemple
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Green Farms
Fairfield Avenue
John” Hummel
Springfield
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Hummel
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Finrich
John
Hus
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Wildle
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Kammel
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George Muni
Parade of
George
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Porto Iithur
Baacoan
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Eemke
Petra
Johnny J
Fridty
Weyter Wam Ona
Ie Sorso
Pete Carney
Baker Nagic
Malone
Sherman
Piura Stanwood
Isak
John Campana
Campana
Gilmore
Hartford
Connie Mack
Leonard
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Sweet
Lynch
Herman
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J. Wilson
W. B. Cain
W. Hee
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