League of Nations riot and policy notices in Geneva
At the League of Nations convention in Geneva a morning riot in the press box led to a newspaper man being searched. The assembly debated awards, rabbit keeping penalties, olive branch sizes, and humane warfare rules while endorsing gas conservation measures and a postponement on Bulgaria’s admission. Colonel House sent a telegram as delegates crafted resolutions urging restraint in war.
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United States
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Bulgaria
Abyssinia
Colonel House
Trading Fever Hits Bridgeport Ball Club
Bridgeport fans will have plenty to talk about as Gene McCann is slated to arrive early next week. President Lane said he will select a new personnel core and overhaul the roster, aiming to build around Buck Lai Bill Skiff Specs Hammer and others while seeking three new infielders two or three outfielders at least three pitchers and a second catcher. The hot stove chatter centers on a potential house cleaning and possible minor league raids to refresh the team for next season.
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Rgeport
Geno Mo
the Times
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Mttleleaguers
New York
McConn
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Grimes Broiers
Buck Lai
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Specs Hammer
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Eddie Lennon
Atlant
Skiff
Noloy Ax
Oldsters
Hank Brackett
Martin
Lennon
Marty Walsh
Seribes
Bridgeport
McCann Doubless
Cincinnati
Trade Winds Stir Baseball Rialto Rumors
Rumors and chatter sweep the Baseball Rialto as Ban and links to Ty Cobb prompt bid rumors. Frank Navin seeks Cobb with a contract around 20900 yearly while leagues discuss new rules and the ongoing national trade fever involving Giants Braves Reds and the Yankees. The American and National Leagues weigh rules on the spitball as foremen beat the American chain five at UMC club.
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New Haven Owner Confers With Cobb About Detroit Manager Job
New Haven club owner George Weiss met Ty Cobb in New York to discuss surplus Detroit Tigers talent and a possible manager offer. Detroit president Navin reportedly offered $30,000 annually, the highest salary for a manager. Jimmy Burke was offered a coaching post with the Red Sox while weighing multiple majors.
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New Haven
Ty Cobb
New York
Detroit Tigers
Sery
Detroit
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Hn McGraw
Burke
Jimmy Murke
Browns
Red Sox
Harry Mrazee
Coffey Wins Knockout in Poughkeepsie Bout
Kingston welterweight Vince Coffey stunned Kid Bell of the United States Navy with a fourth round KO in Poughkeepsie amid a record crowd. The Poughkeepsie report lauded Coffey’s fast left jab and body punches that produced the decisive blow.
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Kingston, N. Y
Lou Bogash
Pioneer Club
New York
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Kritchell Named Scout for College and Independent Players
The article notes Paul Kritchel will scout college, semi pro, and independent players nationwide, avoiding the minor leagues. A Bronx resident and former Montreal and Bridgeport catcher, Kritchel gains prominence after an official Yankees announcement naming Shreveport Louisiana as the spring training site.
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Lowell Falls To Bridgeport In Polo Clash At The Casino
Williams and Quigley each scored four and Harrold added three as Bridgeport defeated Lowell 11 to 5. Cameron and Pence stifled Lowell with strong defense while Hardy of Bridgeport provoked a few fouls. Next game set for Sunday at the Casino. opponent to be announced.
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Quigley
Harrold
Lowell
Cisino
Doc” Harrold
Jim Cameron
Pence
Cameron
Hardy
Waters
Bridgeport
Ces Tives Eee
Donnelly
Lovegreen
Davies
Sesee
Kehoe
Oretain
Williams Bridgeport
Wiliams
Jaisley
American Chain Girls Win Gam
The American Chain team beat the Independents at Stratford Bowl last night with scores 337 362 to 302 296. Chain players Lilian Mason Mary Walker Veronica Cavvanu dh Marjorie Smith and Mary O'Brien led the victory while Bea Little Anna Chismarik Marie Hamilton and Helen Gavagan played for the Independents.
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Industrial Girls’ Bowling League
Stratford
Independents
Lilian Mason
Mary Walker
Veronica Cavvanaudh
Marjorie Smith
Kelly's All Stars Triumph Over Park City Five
Kelly's All Stars defeated Park City Five at Kelly's Alleys winning the first two strings. Harper and Feeney led for Kelly's with scores of 120 and 121 in the first string, giving a nine pin lead from 32 down. In the second string they repeated with 119s, while teamwork kept scores balanced. Park City totaled 1560 pins to Kelly's 1538.
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Park City
Kelly's Alleys
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Feeney
Kellyites
Kelly's All Stars
Crashees Wharf Crashes Walnuts In City Polo Tilt
George Bentz dominates opening game for Crashees, scoring nine of 11 goals as Crashees rout Walnuts 11 to 3 at the Casino. Fred Bentz and Gallagher add Walnuts goals. Barrett Lynch assist with Crasho rushes, while Fed erals and Bengals prepare for Sunday matchups in the league meeting.
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Walnuts
Benty
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Lynch
Fred Bentz
George
Gallagher
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Connors
Hanley
Nelson
Barton
Lojeski
Elses
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Crasho
G. Bents
Lynch Crasho
G Ben Crasho
G. Bents Walnuts
Lee Crasho
G. Bentz Walnut
Joe Yraters
Walsh Re-Elected Commodore Of Pequonnock Club
John W. Walsh was re-elected commodore of the Pequonnock Yacht Club at its annual meeting. Anthony G. Miller became vice commodore and John Porter rear commodore. Other officers elected include William H. Brown financial secretary, Herbert Haviland recording secretary, Hiram S Winterburn treasurer, and Frank E. Hilett and Fred Walker as three-year governors. The club meets at 70 California Street and is described as flourishing.
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John W. Walsh
Pequonnock
Yale to Play Army in Bowl Headliner
Yale has secured Army for the Bowl in New Haven on Oct. 22, marking Army's first appearance in New Haven. Meanwhile the Giants made no news besides the Kane purchase, a third baseman from Hartford of the Eastern League, a move not welcome to Hartford manager Arthur Irwin.
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Arthur Irwin
New Canaan Beats Norwalk In Close City Rivalry
In Norwalk last night New Canaan edged Norwalk 29 to 24 as three late baskets sealed the win. Clinton and Dreyfuss led Norwalk while Big George Smith of the visitors dominated on both ends. Continuous crowd noise followed a tense, injury-tinged game with 800 fans watching AR lineups listed.
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Lwell
New Cannan
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Dreyfuss
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Bridgeport Highs Athletic Hall Marks Through Decades
Bridgeport High, founded forty two years earlier, boasts an expansive athletic record led by Pop Foster. Al DeLaney, city prosecutor, played on the 1895 state champion football team as the Red and Black enjoy multiple state and regional titles across football, basketball, and track. The Hilltops dominated state and NV championships, with notable cross country, tennis, and aquatic wins, while cups and trophies reflect broad school sports history and ongoing league ambitions.
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Pop Foster
al DeLaney
Fred Hunt
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Naugatuck Valley
New York
Hunt
Southwestern Conn
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Yale
al Anderson
John Hedley
Derby Hats and Tact in Wartime Wit and Whimsy
W A Phelan riffs on everyday life and humor from hats to tact, with anecdotes about Derby hats, hunting, and comic epitaphs. The piece lampoons fashion, social mores, and clever speech, weaving references to Sherman and regional quirks in a light, satirical tone.
Prince to box in Philadelphia Christmas afternoon
Billy Prince may debut in eastern cities as Doc Bagley arranges a Christmas matinee in Philadelphia. Prince is set to face George Proto in a six round prelim on the New Haven All-Star card at the Arena, with plans for Lews Bogash vs Sammy Goode, Patsy Bogash vs Battling Kepka in the undercard. Dave Fitzgerald to referee. Hugh Rorty to announce in Hartford tone.
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Doc” Bagley
Willie Jackson
Prince
Philadelphia
George Proto
New Haven
Isaac Weiner
Bridgeport
Lews Bogash
Sammy Goode
Patsy
Battling Kepka
Dave Fitzgerald
Hugh Rorty
Hartford
Bridgeport Boxer Declares Ireland Feather Title Holder
In Hartford on December 17 Tommy Shea of Bridgeport is hailed as the featherweight champion of Ireland after stopping Johnny Maguire in the ninth round of a ten round bout. Maguire was knocked down and unable to continue.
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Peter Herman
Milling Radiel Mead
Joe Lynch
Esc
Herman
Lynch
Madison Square Garden
London
Jimmy Wilde
Cleveland
Joe Burman
Chicago
Carl Tremaine
New York
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
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Jess Willard
Hartford
Tommy Shea
Bridgeport
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Johnny Maguire
Green Isle
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