Fans talk of Kaplan Herman rematch in Dempsey era glow
The Times reports renewed interest in a Kaplan versus Herman boxing rematch after Kaplan's KO loss to Dempsey protege on the Pacific coast and a Philadelphia verdict over Kaplan in a prior bout. Mentions McAuliffe, Younes, Beasley, Delaney, and Rommel legends with local Bridgeport figures and spring training notes.
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Yale Football Coaching Plan Prompts Alumni Critique
In New Haven on December 2, Yale officials voiced limited faith in current football coaching, stressing alignment with the plan and alumni input. The Yale football committee will consider the old players’ return in evaluating the schedule and pay. A bowling team will play next week due to holiday breaks, with a meeting slated after the holidays. The league completed its program last week with the Doo-Dady Tending in the competition.
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Tug-of-War Champion Tun Coffey Chronicle
A historical note recalls Tun Coffey as a tug-of-war king who boasted world dominance over ropes and claimed ten years as champion. It mentions a 1906 New York tourney where Coffey defeated competitors for a world title, with scattered references to dates and places.
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Lynch Retains Bantam Title With Victory Over Smith
Joe Lynch of New York retained his world bantamweight title by defeating Midget Smith of Harlem in a 15 round Madison Square Garden bout. Lynch showed superior boxing while Smith pressed but failed to pierce the champion’s defense. Lynch weighed 118 pounds in the ring, and the decision marked the third fight between the two in two years.
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Jersey City Police to Meet YMHA Five in Holiday Game
The Jersey City Police basketball team will oppose the YMCA basketball tossers at the Y M T A Auditorium on Christmas afternoon. The police squad, under Johnny Bentley, is a fast five composed of three officers and two firemen, representing the Chamber of Commerce of the Skeeter City. The game starts at 4 o'clock.
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K C Sacrament Clash Tonight In Hiwi School Gym
Captain Clayt McGraw reports the Knights of Columbus in prime condition for a night game with the Blessed Sacrement cage team at Hiwi school gym. The Catholic Community girls meet St James misses in a preliminary at 7. The main game starts at 8 with Waddie Maher refereeing.
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Parkinson of Phils the Goods shines in NL assists
Parkinson of the Phillies, nicknamed the Goods, led the National League in assists among second basemen with a remarkable run. In three straight games he totaled 33 assists, 11 in each Labor Day contest and 11 the following day, backed by official NL scores showing multiple sevens and eights in his daily totals.
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Norfolk beats Lee Andersen in ten rounds
Norfolk of New York defeats Berlin New Hampshire’s Lee Andersen in a vicious ten round heavyweight bout with clear dominance except for a rough ninth. Johnny Farrett and Jim Barnes plan Cuban exhibition tour with Havana stop at the Country Club. Gern Schultz signs one year to coach football at University of Detroit, replacing Jimmy Duffs as the season ends.
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Christmas Fun on The Times Sports Page
A playful spoof page lists quirky items and playful requests linked to readers and sports figures. Characters like Captain Paura, Fire Chief Johnson, and Mayor Atwater appear in humorous gifts and scenes reflecting holiday cheer and local color.
Sarazen Secures $100000 Policy From Lodge Club
Chauncey Dendw Steele, proprietor of the Briarcite Lodge Club at Brinr ell Manor New York, insuredSarazen for 100000, placing the life in the hands of Briarclife proprietor and Andy Coakley, former major league pitcher, in the Singer building. This marks the first known instance of a golf club hiring a professional in this manner.
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Fairfield Tilt Promises Excitement In Local Basketball Match
Fairfield Legion meets Graphophone in a poised contest with listed players such as Fairfield Legion-Brotherton Struss Hoyanck Quinn Carroll and Graphophone Benz Vetch Shes Uckland Sprock Boxton. Also noted is a Boston Nationals signing of outfielder Captain HK Lavin from Syracuse University, with home base North Troy.
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Stratford Legion to play Fairmount tossers next Wednesday night
Al Whewny manager of the Stratford Legion basketball team announces Fairfield Fairmount will likely oppose the Legion in Stratford next Wednesday night. The matchup pits local club against visiting rivals with the game shaping a key early season contest.
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Rivals to clash in Devon A C cage game tomorrow
Rival teams the Independents and Devon A C are set for a cage match at the Devon A C gym tomorrow afternoon with Devon Juniors facing Bridgeport in the preliminary. Devon Heskise White and Schultz Power Cashman Rowe are listed for Devon A C. Independents Garrison Teasurer Harley Allen Bald Nin Risso McTaggart Chandier for Inde.
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Johnson Tames Timlan Jack Herman In Syracuse Bout
Floyd Johnson dominated Timlan Jack Herman with a sharp right to the chin in the third round sending Herman to the canvas. Herman could not rise promptly, and the fight ended with Johnson in control from start to finish. In Manila, U S players beat a Filipino Street Railway team 6 to 4.
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Kenna Still Roosting High Among Cranes and Standings
Secretary of the Crane Duckpin League reports Christmas greetings along with official averages. McKenna leads St. Louis for the Individual prize with a 48 average amid team standings and high marks in single throws and team totals, listing numerous player averages and placements across teams No. 3, 5, and 6.
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Games Off At Fish Shop Gym Declared By Coach Robins
Coach Kenneth Robins announces no basketball games today at Fish Shop Gym because Assembly Hall hosts a Christmas party. Games rescheduled for next Tuesday. F. W. S. will play Congress High.
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Bat Levinsky Fought Seven Times In Week
Joe Smith, manager of Louis Bogash, counters the tale of Bat Levinsky as the era’s busiest fighter. Levinsky clashed seven times in one week, sparking chatter about his feints and punch counts while fans recall his polished conduct and status as a top boxer.
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Y Hoopsters Meet Washington Park In Big M. E. Game
A major interchurch clash features the YMCA hoop squad led by Coach Marty Abbott facing Washington Park M E on the YMCA court. Abbott says his team is in top form for the titl e bid while Washington M H L stands as a top contender in the circuit.
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Lou Dewey Plans Bowling Leagues at Wash Park
Lou Dewey, proprietor of the Wash Park bowling alleys on East Washington avenue, maps out three busy campuses on his drives and expects to participate in several matches. He anticipates large daily gatherings at his academy as Washington Park lanes grow in popularity.
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Rosenblatt Stars Lead 47 10 All Stars Triumph
Rosenblatt starred as the Rosenblatt All Stars defeated the Laurel Cubs 47 to 10. Notable players included Haber Halpern Holland Bergen Cohen Ig Rosenblatt Kastan and Danderak Sh pire Gordon Her Denom Cassidy in a strong team performance.
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