Ball Starts Rolling For A. A. U. Meet Here In Armory
Bridgeport hosts a three-city Connecticut A A U indoor winter program planned for February or March in the State Armory. Notable figures and committees from Bridgeport New Haven and Hartford will oversee events featuring top New England and New York amateurs and interscholastic contests. Captain Baum and committee aim to boost amateur sport and recognize Patterson’s Sound swim as a potential national record.
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George E. Firstbrook
Bridgeport
New Haven
Hartford
Connecticut A. A. U
Bebebots
State Armory
New England
New York
American Legion
Stamford
Connecticut
The
Tom Tracy
Voy & Committee
Yelancy Barrett
Amater
Professioiis
Baum Ureed
Walter Patterson
Lordship
Capt. Baum
Patterson
Caea
Rublen
Nations
P O Bowlers Race For Individual Honors In League
Bikinns and Nolan duel for top points as Finance division leads Post Office Bowling League standings. Highs include 136 single and 341 total for Tinkins, with Nolan at 100.25 and Bikinns 101.25. Other divisions show City and Parcel Post standings and numerous individual scores.
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Bikinns
Nolan
Post Office
W. i. Finance
Parcel Post
Iibbing
Tinkins
Foch Bids Farewell to Ruth as He Sails Home
In New York Marshal Ferdinand Foch sent a farewell message as he prepared to sail on the Paris. He praised Babe Ruth the king of baseball and recalled meeting the star during his American tour. Foch noted their joint effort to launch a $2 million King of C hat campaign before heading to Prince.
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New York
Paris
Ferdinand Poch
Ameris
Babe Um Ruth
Marshall Poch
America
the Babe
Ruth
Prince
Eleven Players For Cast-off Eleven Players For Cast-off
One of the most peculiar baseball deals in history saw the St. Louis Browns trade for Columbus club pitcher Dave Danforth. In exchange Columbus gets eleven players, with further moves planned through 1924. Browns receive Danforth valued at $50 by the association in a deal involving pitchers Sanders Borwell Palmero Loudermilk and second baseman Gleacon plus additional players across 1923 and 1924.
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St. Louis Browns
Columbus Club
American Association
Dave Danforth
Comiskey
White Sox
Mound City
Columbus
Sanders
Borwell
Palmero
Loudermilk
Gleacon
Association
Danforth
West Point Crew for Big Regatta in Hudson Plan
West Point cadets may field an eight oared rowing team on the Hudson within a few years. Army authorities would not confirm plans for next year but indicated rowing could become a recognized sport on the Army athletic schedule. The Navy’s recent eight and defending champions at Poughkeepsie provide incentive for the proposal.
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New York
A. P
West Point
Hudson
Army
Military Academy
Hanson
Naval Academy
Poughkerrsie
Giants insure O Connell for fifty thousand dollars
San Francisco December 15 Reports say the New York Giants have taken life insurance on Jimmy O Connell star first baseman of the San Francisco Seals Pacific Coast League O Connell was recently sold to the Giants for 75000 a high price for a minor leaguer and will join them in 1923 San Francisco Seals consider insuring him for an additional 100000 to protect against loss before his departure.
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San Francisco
New York Giants
Jimmy O'Connell
O'Connell
Gianta
Seals
Odd Fellows Resume Bowling Tonight at Arcade Alleys
The Odd Fellows league will resume weekly bowling at the Arcade alleys with matches Harris versus Adelphian, Cronoque versus Wop owns, Pequonnock versus Arcanum, and Monitor against Loyalty. Next week’s series concludes the first half of the race, with the second round starting after January 1.
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Odd Fellows
Harris
Adelphian
Cronoque
Wopowns
Pequonnock
Arcanum
Monitor
Loyalty
Huggins Signed New York Manager for 1922
Miller Huggins, famed manager of the 1921 Yankees, was signed to a one year contract to continue guiding Ruppert Huston’s American League champions in the 1922 season. The appointment keeps Huggins at the helm of New York’s pennant winners as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
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New York
Miller Huggins
Yankees
Ruppert- Huston
Huggins
Lincoln and Howe Seek East Side Soccer Title
Lincoln and Elias Howe School soccer eleven clash for the school championship with a date to be set by the Board of Recreation after Lincoln beat McKinley to win the East Side crown. The Howe team captured the West Side title.
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Lincoln
Elias Howe
Board of Recreation
Lincin'at
McKinley
Filus Howl
Local school hoops slate tight on Maplewood court
In the Class AB Toys League Whester meets Madison and Jefferson faces Whittier at Maplewood gym on the East Side. Ima Staines quintet duels Waltersville and McKinley. In Class A Girls McKinley beat Springfield 13 to 11 and Lincoln defeated Barnum 10 to 6.
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Whester
Madison
Jefferson
Whittier
Maplewood
Ima Staines
Waltersville
McKinley
Summerfield
Lincoln
Barnum
Silver Top Coffey to Lead Hartford in Eastern League
Hartfords new captain Silver Top Jack Coffey takes charge of the Senators in the Eastern League flag chase. The Fordham product and former Western League stalwart recalls facing Walter Johnson in 1917 and discusses his long career, injuries, and cornerstones of his leadership. Coffey, 35 next January, has a noted memory for birthdays and a reputation as a fast fielder and trusted teammate.
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Jack Coffey
Hartford Senators
Walter Johnson
Coffey
Detroit
Jimmy Bannon
Bridgeport
Jimmy Banlnon
George Bannnon
Hareford
Jim O'Rourke
Jim Clarkin
West
Den
Des Moines
Fordham
Boston Nationals
Fordham Nine
Indianapolis
Denver
Colo
Dante
Landis to tackle draft dispute ring-wide
New York December 15 Judge K M Landis faces the toughest task of his official baseball career as major leagues urge the 42000 a year commissioner to craft a plan for the draft. He is to preside at a joint session of the leagues at the Hotel Commodore and address draft questions and other urgent matters. The American League backs Landis plan while the National League opposes shortening the World Series from nine to seven games.
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New York
K. M Landis
Lkely
Landis
Commodore
Stamford Bouts Highlight Amateur Boxing Fever
The amateur boxing fever spreads with a Stamford show by St Marys A. A. in mid month. Stamford's 29 bout event precedes New Haven's January 9 and late January show, promising plenty of action for the sport's enthusiasts.
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Stamford
St Marys A. A
New Haven
Simon Pures
Meusel Weds Edith Cowan in San Diego Union
Robert W. Meusel, outfielder for the New York American club, married Miss Edith M. Cowan of Los Angeles yesterday in San Diego. Mrs. Meusel is sister of International League pitcher Louis Cowan.
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San Diego
Cal
Reobert W. Meusel
New York American Club
Edith M. Cowan
Los Angeles
Trans defeat Devons in 27 to 18 Devon game
In a double basketball attraction at the Devon A C last night the Trans defeated the Devons 27 to 18. Devonettes beat Public Market girls 11 to 9. Rodney starred for the Trans and Lewis led the Devons. The Amine quintet clash with Laurels of Danbury tonight. Bentz McClellan Welch Shea Pederson and Rockowits on local team. M H A Juniors await Red Sox clash next Tuesday after two season rivalry. STATH College Pa H N seats named captain of Penn State Slaven team.
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Trans
Devons
Devonettes
Public Market Girls
Rodney
Lewis
Amine
Laurels
Danbury
Bentz, McClellan
Welch
Shea
Pederson
Rockowits
Red Sox
Stath College
H. N
Penn State Slaven
Saanen
Billy Gilbert to Pilot Waterbury Baseball Club
Billy Gilbert former Giants star second baseman will manage Waterbury next season, replacing Joe Cosgrove who will stay in the outfield. Announcement came at a New York meeting of major leaguers. Gilbert known for McGraw’s 1905 champions and regarded as a smart old timer infielders.
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Bender
New Haven
Diamond Warrior
Indians
Dixie
George Wei
Ty Cobb
Elm City
New York
Weiss
Billy Gilbert
Giants
Waterbury
Joe Cosgrove
Cailbert
Gilbert
McGraw
Trenton
N. J
Newark
Gliibert
Cosgrove
Caskrot
Bridgeport Trade School to Meet Stratford High in 3:15 Clash
Bridgeport Trade School five faces Stratford High cage shooters tomorrow at 3:15 with Herb Hart refereeing. Preliminary game pits John Street and Wilson Buildings teams. Bridgeport lineup includes Wexler Finnell Petrino Ghiotto Welch Burr Whelan Glynn Donbulll Le. Stratford lineup features R Peck Be’del Anderson Pack Hamilton de. Also Penn relay team plans March London sail with Oxford and Cambridge in a race to be set by Penn coaches. possible two or four mile events. one mile team not planned.
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Stratford High Cage
Herb Hart
John Street
Wilson
Bridgeport Trade
Wexler
Finnell
R. Peck
R&s Bedel
Anderson
W. Pack
Hamilton
Philadelphia
University of Penn
Oxford
Cambridge
Penn
London
Lawson Robertson
Blessed Sacraments Triumph In Close 86 84 Victory
The Blessed Sacraments defeated the Veterans of Foreign Wars 86 to 84 in a tight basketball game. Weilch and Goyette starred for the winners, with a lineup including Goyette Seltennich Welch Delmore and Vekrans. Nearby boxing news notes Bert Spencer versus Al McRae at Brooklyn Broad Street Exhibition Club, with Joe Ryder and Happy Gorman in the semi final. Harvard invites Pittsburgh University for next season’s football clash if California changes Crimson prospects.
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Blessed Sacraments
Weilch
Goyette
Seltennich
Welch
New York
Bert Spencer
Brooklyn
al McRae
Broadway Exhibition Club
Joe Ryder
Happy Gorman
Pro Football Lures Killinger Makes Pro Debut
Glenn Killinger, Penn State quarterback star of the undefeated era, is slated to debut professionally for the Philadelphia Quakers this Saturday against the Canton Bulldogs in Philadelphia. Killinger will play halfback alongside his 1920 teammate Hinkey Timnes as managers Leo Conway and Harry Robb negotiate the move.
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Glenn Killinger
Penn State
Canton
Ohio
Bulldogs
Leo Conway
Quakers
Harry Robb
Conway
Killinger
Hinkey Timnes
Volley Ball Tilts Are Hard Fought
Three close volleyball games in the Interfactory Noon Volley Ball League saw American Chain take two from Brass Housatonic at Chain grounds 15-3 and 15-4 while Holmes Edwards beat Main Plant as guests 15-0 and 15-2 and General Electric fell to Acme Shear 15-3 and 15-2. League standings follow.
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Chain
Holmes & Edwards
General Electric
Acme Shear
W. L. Pe
Acme Shear Iy
Housatonic
General Electric H
Brass
Acme
Brass Housatonic
Scouts to Play Black Rock Troop 4 Match at Farm
The Boy Scouts of Troop 4 meet Black Rock school at the Farm this evening at o clock sharp. A fast game is expected due to strong rivalry. Scouts challenge any other Scout or grammar school team in the city. Contact Joseph Gleacher at 105 Beechview Avenue.
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Boy Scouts
Troop 4
Black Rock
Joseph Gleacher
Beechview Aventt
Bout for Patsy Bogash at Pioneer Sporting Club
Manager Joe Smith said last night that Patsy Bogash is nearing consummation of a bout at the Pioneer Sporting Club in a few weeks. His likely opponent is Jersey welterweight Tommy Stapleton, famed for ending Oakey Keyes 18 fight knockout streak by stopping Keyes in one round.
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Joe Smith
Patsy Bogash
Pioneer Sporting Club
Bogash
Tommy Stapleton
Stapleton
Oakey Keyes
Keyes
$30,000 DEAL Infield Schepner to Pirates from Louisville
Rumor from New York on December 15 places the Pittsburgh Pirates near a $30,000 purchase of infielder Schepner from Louisville. The deal would include four players to join the Pirates for the American Association star. Schepner had a prior trial with the Giants two seasons ago.
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New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Pittebursh
Y M H A Announces Schedule Change For Pro Game
The Y M H A management announced a change in the basketball program for next Tuesday night. The game with the West Ends of Hartford is postponed and the speedy Pennsylvania Collegiate team substitutes as the main event. Walter Wolfe, former Philadelphia American League player, is slated to play for the visiting lineup. The Junior team will face the Red Sox in pursuit of a fifth straight victory.
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Hartford
Pennsylvania
Walter Wolfe
Philadelphia
Red Sox
Kaceys To Form Local Basketball League Tonight
The Knights of Columbus Athletic Committee plans a six team league to be captained by members of the council’s top quintet. The move aims to foster amateur sports through Bridgeport’s Kaceys club as part of state competitions.
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Knights of Columbus League
Bridgeport Council
Compeecome
League Leaders Thrice Defeated by Iroquois Mohicans Algonquins
The Red Men's League saw top teams fall as the Pequots were beaten thrice by the Iroquois Tribe. Mohican Injuns took two of three from Narragansett, while Algonquins defeated Weppaway Regien twice. Connie Lewis contributed drives for the winners.
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Red Men
Connie Lewis
Pequots
Mohican
Viridgesport High tunes up for Norwalk game
The Viridgesport High School basketball squad showcased a likely opening lineup in a practice game at the hilltop gym. Forwards Dorkin Shamoy Schine, center Conway, guard Flynn Am, and other players demonstrated the Red and Black choker quintet that could contend for state honors.
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Viridgesport High School
Hilltop
Nonwalk High School
Dorkin
Shamoy
Schine
Conway
Flynn
Greenwich Yacht Club Election Report
Greenwich December meeting of Indian Harbor Yacht Club elected officers after a dinner at Pickwick Arms Hotel. Commodore Douglas Grahame Smyth. vice commodore R A Smith. rear commodore Frederick Faupprecht. secretary A W W Marwhall. treasurer J Harvey Frneht Measur. measurer Morgan Bemer. directors H Nittlesey FR A C Smith Albert H Wiggine. regatta committee chairman E Burton Hart with J C W Reynerd and George Bradish.
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Indian Harbor
Stamford Stars Five to Meet American Legion Five Saturday
Stamford Stars Five will field its strongest lineup against the American Legion five Saturday night at the State Armory. The preliminary Devonettes and Alumni Girls game starts at 7 30 with the main contest at 8 15. Referee Joe Waters will officiate.
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American Legion
State Armory
Devonettes
Joe Waters
Cook
Livolat
Quinlan
Moruke
Carleon
Harmon Has Go Packey Hannon Plans NYC Return
Local middleweight prospect Packey Hannon says he is ready for a boxing comeback. He will travel to New York in a few days to begin shaping up for a proposed bout in the big city.
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Harmon
Packey Hannon
Cirele
New York
Yale Beats Columbia 10-2 in Hockey Debut
Yale's hockey team opened strong with a 10 to 2 victory over Columbia. The Blues showed marked improvement over their prior outing against the Nicholas Club, controlling play throughout. Charley O'Hearn and Foster starred in the decisive attack against the New Yorkers.
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Yale
Columbia
Blues
Nicholas
Charley O'Hearn
Foster
Buff To Get 6000 Tonight In Same Ring He Spurned 75
Milwaukee. Wis. Dec. 15 Three years ago Johnny Buff refused to box for 75 dollars in the same ring where Jack Sharkey defeated Jimmy Wilde Tonight Buff bantamweight champion will receive a 6000 guarantee plus 35 percent of gate receipts to meet Pat Moore of Memphis in a ten round no decision contest This is Buffs first major bout since winning the title from Pete Herman and he has trained here with plans for a decisive defense against Moore
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Wis
Johnny Buff
Wes
Jack Sharkey
Jimmy Wilde
Buff
Ceipts
Pat Moore
Memphis
Moore
Jersey City
Pete Hermen
Splon
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