Sensational Belgian cueist electrifies local billiard fans
Edouard Horemans, the Belgian champion, dazzled Bridgeport crowds with masse shot prowess and masterful cue work in two exhibitions, challenging Willie Hoppe for the world title. The quiet ace demonstrated nerve and precision, posting a high run of 127 in the afternoon and a strong 4197 total in the evening, signaling a potential European crown in 1921.
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the Times
AL Jackson
Edouard Horemans
Willie Hoppe
Hore
Bridgeport
Yesteruny
Horemans
Tris Speaker
Jimmy Wilde
Boy Wonder
Spitballers Debate Future in Major Leagues
New York report notes 1920 spitball pitchers named by American and National Leagues may keep the delivery pending rules committee approval. Names listed include Faber and Coveleskie among AL nominees and Rudolph among NL nominees. Cicotte and Hendryx risk permanent ban due to admissions and team stance. The Chicago meeting next month will decide whether to officially sanction continuance.
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Jack Velock
New York
National League
John Heydler
Chicago
National League 11
Faber
Coveleskie
Caldwell
Cleveland
Leonard
Ayers
Detroit
Cicotte
Hendryx
Chicago Cubs
Bridges to Teach The Hilltop Hockey Team
Cecil Bridges, former all American hockey star, will coach the Hilltop high school hockey team as the five year of coscheduled play begins. Out of town contests include Choate and Crosby with a Connecticut league contemplated including Choate and Canterbury. The girls’ soccer project failed, while the basketball squad trains during vacation for a January 16 game with Wilby, after a 22 11 loss last week.
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Hilltop
Dunn
Choate
Canterbury
Crosby
DeWitt Clinton
Yale
Wwo
Connecticut
Bridgeport
The
Athletic Association
Joe Booth
Helen Lark
Fed
Yuletide
Wilby
Brass City
Molloy
High School Athletes Won Four State Titles
In 1920 Hilltop school dominated state championships across multiple sports. Girls won the first eight years nine, the Red and Black nine claimed the state crown with only one defeat, and the football team, the strongest squad yet, captured its third consecutive title despite a tough loss to St John’s Danvers. The era’s breadth showed in track, rifle, tennis, and other victors, totaling 78 letters awarded and about $3000 in the athletic treasury.
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Hilltop
Alumnae
Milford
Ansonia
East Hartford
Ottawa
Canada
Marjorie Kindler
U.S. A
B. H
Meriden
Create
Crocby
N. ¥. U. Fresh
B. H. SB
St. John's
B. HS
Derby
Evander Childs
East Greenwich
Everett
The
Athletic Association
Boxing notes from Hartford Major Club show
Loughlin outpointed Marcel Thomas and Wille Spencer drew with Bobby Doyle across eight rounds in Hartford. About 1,500 fans attended as the club reportedly profited. Greene commented that Thomas cannot beat Louis Bogash, and Loughlin could contend with the Bridgeport scrapper. Other items include Gibons vs Greb in New York January 26 and Perry’s decision over Denny in 15 rounds. Weafer challenges state middleweights. Tremaine vs Puryear set for Toledo January 10. Dempsey officiated a Salt Lake City testimonial that raised over 3,000 for a sports editor’s widow and children.
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K_ O
Wille Loughlin
Marcel ‘Thomas
Bobby Doyle
Wille Spencer
Hartford
Jack Dempsey
Salt Lake City
Utah
Dempsey
Last Night Boxing Results Share Knockouts and Decisions
In New York Roy Moore of St Paul stopped Jack Sharkey by technical knockout in 11 rounds. In New Orleans Jack Perry defeated Young Denny by decision after 15 rounds. In Hartford K Loughlin beat Marcel Thomas in 10 rounds. In Detroit Carl Tremaine of Detroit defeated Young Montreal of Cleveland in 10 rounds.
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New York
Roy Moore
St Paul
Jack Sharkey
New Orleans
Jack Perry
Young Denny
Hartford
K ©. Loughlin
Marcel Thomas
Detroit
Carl Tremaine
Young Montreal
Cleveland
West End Juniors Seek Rematch After Defeat to Alpines
The West End Juniors lost to the Alpines 37 to 23 at the Municipal gym while missing three regular players. A substitute lineup fought hard and the paper invites a return game and inquiries into issues with other teams in their class. Fred F Reynolds Ash Street invites game arrangements via mail or the paper.
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Alpines
Ecors
Ramblers
Maplewoods
Bkos
Red Sox
Blessed Sacraments
Pioneers
Alpine
Blue Ribbons Jrs
Fred F. Reynolds
Ash Street
Ekos
St Josephs Defeat the Nutmegs in Bowling Match
St Josephs defeated the Nutmegs on Bill Laddler's alleys taking two of three. Saints posted a high team single of 505. Next Monday they face Howlands Dry Goods of the Ute League on Nutmegal eys. Neal Ball's Meise Rounders visit January 18 on Kelley’s alleys. Saints seek other games after January 18. Call Barnum 1485.
Ted Lewis and Co Clash Neville Club in Bridgeport Showdown
New Bedford edged Hartford 7 to 3 as Ted Lewis and Harkins seek to prove the Casino outfit can be defeated again. Bridgeport hosts Hartford tonight after a Hartford loss. Providence crushed Worcester. Fall River defeated Lowell. New Bedford and Worcester experiences note absences and minor altercations as games unfold.
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TRIM
Neville Club
New Bedford
Hartford
Bridgeport
Neville
Ted Lewis
Harkins
Providence
Worcester
Fall River
Lowell
Ww. L P.c
Hartford Eo
In and Out Goals Stir Polo Talk Across Circuit
A debate over goals that bounce out of the cage haunts American Polo League games, especially Bridgeport’s losses. Players, referees, and fans push for a rule clarifying goals as soon as the ball enters the cage, with several players and clubs backing immediate counting to end disputes.
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Bridgeport
Red Williams
Williams
Neville Band
Jitser Higgins
Higgins
Hugh Rorty
Morty
Eddie Mennard
Hartford
Harkins
Barney Doherty
Doherty
Ted Lewis
Willie Jackson to Meet Pinky Mitchell in 15 Round Bout
New York December 20 Willie Jackson and Pinky Mitchell, contenders to Henry Leonard's title, will clash at Madison Square Garden on January 7 in a 15 round bout. They agreed to weigh 135 pounds at 2 p.m.
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New York
Wilie Jackson
Pinky Mitchell
Henry Leonard
Madison Square Garden
Tex Rickard
Plans for national track meet soon
Chicago Dec 30 Plans for a national collegiate track meet to be held next spring are now in the hands of a three member committee appointed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
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Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Associaton
Moore a Rival for Lynch Crown
New York dispatch reports a sturdy challenger for bantamweight champion Joe Lynch emerging as Rey Moore of St. Paul, seen as a serious rival as of December 40 in the headline era.
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New York
Joe Lynch
Rey Moore
St. Paul
St Louis Refuses Giants on Hornsby Trade
New York reports St Louis Cardinals rejected a 200000 dollar offer plus four players for Mom Hornsby. Judge Francis X McQuade announced the deal. Jim Cooney, a top Eastern League shortstop with Providence, was sold by the Giants to Milwaukee. Bill McKechnie was released by Pittsburgh to Minneapolis. George Mercier, an outfielder, had a trial with Paul Krichel and is to trial with Reading IL club next season.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Mom Hornsby
Giants
Francis X McQuade
Jim Cooney
Providence
Miwaukee
George Mercier
Paul Krichel
Wis
Reading
Dempsey Faces Willard In Rugged Comeback Test
Boxing writer analyzes Jack Dempsey condition after Brennan bout and previews a decisive clash with Jess Willard. Flynn praises Dempsey yet doubts peak form, noting Dempsey's pale, nervous state and Brennan's hard battling. Willard's return and St Patrick's Day bout are flagged as crucial tests.
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Brennan
Jack Kearns
Denyo
Jack
Brenna
Nerous
Ike the
Tiger
Maumes Bay
Fred Fulton
St Newark
Jess Willard
Willard
Toledo
Desiel
Fat Willard
Harvest Will Be Married at Parents' Residence
An announcement notes the marriage of Miss Elizebeth Wheat to Mr. Kenry T. Oats at the bride's parental home in Passaic New Jersey. The item presents a terse, local notice tone with period-appropriate phrasing and sparse detail.
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Kenry T. Oats
Elizebeth
Passaic, N.d
Exchange
Promoter lore and boxing talk stirs early rumors
A stream of colorful notes touches on Uncle Sam, Bully Sitting Bull, and figures like Jack Curley, Tex Rickard, and Abe Attell. It mentions Mexico’s killings, Benedict Rothstein chatter, and a sly new pilot from Veeck, painting a bustling, opinionated snapshot of sports and crime whispers.
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Jack Curley
Tex Rickard
Uncle Sam
New York
Donna
Abe Attell
Benedict
Moniger
Arnold Rothstein
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