Crashees And Federals Tie For Lead In City Polo League Race
The American Roller Polo League readies to stage a major event in Bridgeport with strong interest in the winter indoor game. Crowds grew, but off duty police and firemen crowded seats, prompting discussion of costs and fairness amid the sport’s rising popularity.
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Plymouth Rock
Bridgeport
Jack Neville
Devils
Beidreport
Mont Other Caities
New England
Polo
Crashees Tie for First in City Polo Race
Crashees remain tied with the Federals for first in the City Polo league after a close win over the Bengals. Barrett and Bent led with two goals each as Lojeski made 16 saves and Rowe Hanley and Nevins contributed on defense. Bengals Brennan and Robinson scored, but Crasho pulled ahead in the final minutes amid fouls and periodic stoppages.
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Bengals
Crasho
Federals
Hut
Barrett
Bent
Bengal
Rowe
Hanley
Lojeski
Besten
Robinson
Brennan
Ciasho
Bents
Nevins
Ieee
Crash
Bentz
Expects Welters Will Hold Stage Next Year
Boxing prospects look bright for 1921 with champions defending titles early in the year. Jack Britton and Lew Leonard loom as top welterweight contenders as the division gains momentum across towns. Pinkey Mitchell Perry Borash Fitzsimmons and other ring names expected to vie for welter honors. Lynch aims to defend bantamweight title as Sharkey meets Moore in a Madison Square Garden 15 round bout for a title shot.
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Jack Veioek
New York
Dec
Jack Britton
Leonard
Aimusiins
Tei Lewis
Albert Fall
London
Pedieas
Joee Lynch
Lynch
Madison Square Garden
Jock Sharkey
Pat Moore
Memphis
German Children Suffer From Food Shortage Reported
The American army of occupation with American Relief Components funds about 10,000 undernourished German children in the area. An investigation indicates roughly 17,000 children in the occupied zone lack proper sustenance. Some 65 camps exist where German children can be fed, with ongoing efforts to aid five of the 17,000 hungry. US troops on the Rhine devote time and funds to prevent starvation among Rhine children.
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Caver
Dee
Aiiarse News
Daily
Yanks
Co J Nz
Sam
Rhine
Efort
Ed Rickard Plans 15 Round Boxing Bout at Garden
Tex Rickard, considering a Bogash versus Eddie Fitzsimmons Garden bout, has arranged a 15 round fight with Pat Moore of Memphis, to be held on Wednesday night, featuring Sharkey as the opponent.
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Tex Rickard
Eddie Fitzsimmons
New York
Garden
Jack Sharkey
Pat Moore
Memphis
Bouts of the Week in New York City boxing cards
A compact summary of weekly New York City boxing bouts with notable matchups across venues. Star Sporting Club features Charley Pilkington versus Happy Smith in a 12 round bout and Johnny Rosner facing Mickey Nelson. Other cards include Willie Schaefer vs Jack Mcl Farland and Pat Moore vs Jack Sharkey among City venues.
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New York City
Star Sporting Club
Charley Pilkington
Happy Smith
Johnny Rosner
Mickey Nelson
Starlight Sporting Club
Willie Schaefer
Jack MclFarland
Frank Lippy
Jim Scales
Woodhaven Sporting Club
Dutch Brandt
Willie Koehler
Coliseum A. C. Newick
Freddie Welsh
Willie
Kid) Green
Commonwealth Sporting Club
Frankie Jerome
Jack Tracey
Matty Brooks
Johnny
Kid) Alberts
Pioneer
Packey O’gatty
Benny Coster
Riderwood Club
Johnny Howard
Silent Martin
New York A. C
Eddie Wallace
Pete Red McDonald
Milwaukee Lightweight to Fight Benny Leonard in NYC Match
Milwaukee lightweight Mitchell will meet world lightweight champion Benny Leonard in a January 14 title bout at Madison Square Garden New York. The fifteen round contest ends in a decision. Promoter Miss Anne Morgan stages the event noted boxing circles nationwide recognize Mitchell as bold to face the champion.
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Milwaukee
Benny Leonard
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Mitchell
United States
Anne Morgan
Fire damages roof of Louis Tarantino home
A blaze of unknown origin gutted the roof of Louis Tarantino’s residence at 15 Wilson Street Saturday night. Damage is estimated at $1,000.
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Louis Tarantino
Wilson Street
Bridgeport Shutouts Highlight Close Season Games
Bridgeport failed in 1 to 0 and 2 to 0 outcomes with several teams and suffered a 16 to 0 defeat to Worcester on July 7 as Stauffer and Walsh faltered. King hit safely in all six at bats that day off Ed Stauffer. Chief Bender led league shutouts with six, while Stauffer had three. Bridgeport finished 6 wins and 8 losses in shutouts. standings show Waterbury, New Haven, Worcester, Springfield leading various blocks.
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Walsh
Worcester
Stauffer
Bo Walsh
King
Ed Stauffer
Bender
Waterbury
New Haven
McQuade
Albany
Iliams
Scanlon
Horn
Mangum
Rach
Pittsfield
Snover
Springfield
Bonn
Kahn
Hartford
Cox
Penfold
Brown
Purvere
Head
Kiefer
Colley
Horan
Bennett
Mayberry
Sloan
Stubing
Woodward
Kelliher
Orcester
Fuller
Aus
Pieschoff
Harrington
Pennington
Marquis
Wharfield
Martin
J. Woodward
Sherman
Jaiz
Price
Tillman
Freeeman
Brigge
Ort
Lindstrom
Morgan
Seaman
Herring
Rieger
Brazil
Craig
Pittsfeld
Pittsfield - Bennett
Worcester - Cooley
Beach
Waterbury Stauffer
Eecess
Worcester Boa
Sprinfield
Polo Team Plays Game in Hartford Tonight
The American Roller Polo season lists Red Williams as a top scorer and bills a busy week for the Nevilles' Polo team. Tonight they play Hartford, with further games in Fall River and Providence across Thursday to Sunday at the Casino and alternate venues.
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Jack Neville
Hartford
Nevilles
Fall River
Tigers
Providence
Bill Duggan
New Bedford
Duggan
S. Pierce
K. Williams
Lewis
Davies
Thompson
Higgins
Alexander
Ro Williams
Quigley
Harrold
Cameron
Chickens Roosting Case Baffles Police In Massachusetts
In North Andover nine chickens vanished from William Lovin's coop and reappeared by morning. Police investigated a possible second raid but found the birds safe again. Separate notes list railway material deals in francs and several city stock quotations.
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North Andover
Mass
William Lovin
Defeat by accident in a marathon polo game
Bridgeport lost a dramatic 3 to 2 polo match to Fall River on the Casino floor after two extended overtime periods. Williams scored twice for Fall River, Blount excelled in goal, and Fred Jean played through a mouth injury despite being stitched earlier.
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Fall River
Brideport
Jinx
Williams
Blount
Dec Harrold
Pence
Bis Fred Jean
Doc Harvold
Jean
Spanish Ssecerites Tie Up Lace Works
The Spanish soccer team faced the undefeated Connecticut Lace Works in Norwalk yesterday afternoon and earned a 2 to 2 draw. The Lace Works remained league leaders, while a street incident brought two youths to Bridgeport Hospital for eye injuries from an air rifle.
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Norwalk
Lace Works
Yomevters
Green Street
Frank Krynski
Hamilton Street
Bridgeport
Frank
John Oss
Unclear event at West and Washington observed
Reported incident describes an unconscious person found at West and Washington on Saturday arrivals. George Pelosi of STF Olivestro at St. Vincent's Hospital today suffers from lacerations and scalp injuries. the scene details remain incomplete.
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Arrvals
George Pelosi
STF
Olivestro
St. Vincent's
Ribbons Edge Norwalks 35 to 21 In Colonial Hall
The Blue Ribbons defeated Norwalk 35 to 21 in a closely fought game at Colonial hall. Holman led the visitors with nine points including two spectacular baskets, while Sehran Friedman and White sparked the home team with strong passing and quick runs. Frank Kelly of Yale fame played for Norwalk and received a warm welcome. Next Sunday the Ribbons host Ansonia at Colonial hall.
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Blue Ribbons
Norwalk
Colonial Hall
Fibbins
Tinette
Norwalkers
Sehran
Friedman
White
Ribbina Holman
Clancy
McGranh
Holman
Frank Kelly
Yale
Joe Waters
Ansonia
Graphophones Rout Ansonia Eleven in City Match
Ansonia was thoroughly beaten by Bridgeport in the city yesterday by 6 to 0. The Graphophones were dominant throughout the game and added goals at will. Ansonia’s poor display likely ends their chances for State League honors.
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Ansonia
Bridgeport
Ansonians
De Oro Challenges Hoppe For Three-Cushion Match
Alfred De Oro, former world champion at cushion and pocket billiards, issues a public challenge to Willie Hoppe, the billiards title holder, to a three-cushion match in New York. De Oro grants Hoppe the right to name the points and date of the contest.
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New York
Alfred de Oro
Willie Hoppe
Balline
Hoppe
Higher Prices On Golf Sticks Increases Anticipated
Reston Massachusetts December 27 golf professionals report higher prices for golf sticks next season due to rising shaft costs and scarce hickory. Shafts and heads both up about 84 cents as suppliers seek new materials. Dr Kendall explores Amazon wood as substitute while Kendall and Rice test other woods. A separate note reports Hugh Wallace refused to meet German ambassador as US state of war looms and Mexican railway workers strike averted via arbitration.
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Mass
W. G. Kendall
Amazon
A. Hamilton Rice
Kendall
South America
Betha-Berra
Texas
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