McLaughlin Triumphs In Hartford Pool Tourney
McLaughlin of Waterbury defeated Crane of Hartford 150 to 1 in the Campbell’s pool tourney. Crane’s poor form and eleven scratches aided the win. Referee was Joseph Dunn. Engoldsby of New Haven to face Johnson. A forthcoming 400 point match pits Huntt and De Monte against McLaughlin and Pukulki.
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Hartford
McLaughlin
Waterbury
Crane
Campbell
Joseph €. Dunn
Engoldsby
New Haven
Johnson
New Britain
Huntt
de Monte
Pukulki
Campbell's
Thomaston Football Club Banquet Recap 1908 Season
The Thomaston Football Club held its annual banquet in the town hotel dining room with all members present. Manager W L Hanley and Coach T D Knowles shared remarks and advice after dinner as the 1908 season was praised as highly successful, surpassing prior years. Subscriptions promoted for the Cosmopolitan and the Evening Democrat.
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Thomaston
W. L. Hanley
T. D. Knowles
Hanna Buys Bridgeport Polo Team Amid Plans
W. W. Hanna of New Huntain announces purchase of Bridgeport polo franchise from Milly, Rich, and Schtetinger, keeping New Britain role and Bridgeport operations. Sale ratified by town officials. Hanna vows to stay if fans support, with Bridgeport franchise including players and lease.
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New Britain
W. W. Hanna
New
Huntain
Bridgeport
Milly
Rich
New Bedford
Hanna
John Milles
Joseph Schtetinger
Louis Rich
Held
Strey
Will Farn
Ness
Madison Square Garden Six Day Race Shatters Records
More than 12,000 crowded Madison Square Garden as the six day bicycle race entered its fourth day. Butt and Stoll led with 1450 miles 9 laps, while MacFarland and Moran and Hill and Demara were tied near 1455 miles 9 laps. Walthour and Root closed gaps, regaining lost laps and pushing several teams back. Francois Faber staged a record spurt, gaining four miles in under an hour, drawing cheers. Moran’s sprint caused a chain of laps, while Fogler retired after losing position. Lawson teamed with Pegler was left out of the race.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Butt
Stoll
MacFarland
Moran
Hill
Demara
Walthour and Root
Palmer and Walker
Collins and Mitten
Galvin
Wiley
Hevoneviteh
Deobach
Anderson
Vanoni
Faber and Lafourcade
Miller and Wailer
Francois Faber
Walthour
Hoot
Wie
Root
Pegler
Lawson Tean
Fogler
Lawson
Veteran billiard champ challenged for world title
George Stusson throws down the gauntlet to champion George Sutton challenging him to a world championship match in 18.1 balk line, 500 points up, under championship rules. Stusson encloses a $250 forfeit as proof of sincerity. Sutton has ten days to accept and sixty to schedule, with date and place to be in this country.
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George Stusson
George Sutton
Sutton
Stanley Ketchel
Ketehel
Bill Pagke
Johnson
Ketchel
Kaufman
Burns
Johnseon
Los Angeles
Sam Langford
Arna
Gold Brick Sale Hurts McAleer at AL Meeting
James McAleer, manager of the St Louis Browns, attends the American League meeting in New York to negotiate player trades. He faces wary executives wary of past deals that brought lemons to New York Americans and others, with managers labeling him the “gold brick seller” and rivals pressing to avoid deals. Dewy comments from rival executives reflect a tough crossfire as he seeks moves amid a history of questionable swaps.
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New York
Dee Tv
James McAleer
St Louis Browns
McAleer
Mel
Tatter
N York
McMeer
Wolcott
Nararet Jashing
Louis Iman
Ager
Connie Mact
Wild BU Donovan
Detrists
Uene
Dowd Named Baseball Coach At Williams College
Williamstown plans to hire William Dowd to manage the Williams College baseball team with confirmation by the athletic committee. Dowd previously led a championship team in 1908 and is slated to take charge this season, leveraging stronger material from last year’s squad. Meanwhile Connecticut league moves include George Tinion likely captain of Meriden, replacing Gas Soffel as Pittsburgh draft looms, with Cantillon vocalizing support for night district riders and several American League players backing the move.
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Williamstown
Tom Dowd
Hartford
Mann
Richard Kurich
J. Desmond Deworth
Williams College Bageball
Gre
Williams
Dowd
Dattt
Dowd Jong
Crack College
Hors
Graylock
Ater
New Haven
George Tinion
Ehptainemany
Meridens
George
Springfield
Holyoke
Meriden
Gas Soffel
Pittsburg Nationals
Hannon
Alivu
Penn
Cantillon
Washington American League
District Hunt
Ned
Seussion Riders
Naehiil
Shortston O'Leary
Catcher Roth
Ed Walsh
National Commission
Kalaughlin
Williamsport
New York Supreme Court
William J. Sullivan
Rochester
Ge T Stallings
Newark
New York
Stallings
Wiedamayer Park
Moran and OToole Fought To a Split Decision
In a Philadelphia arena Moran and OToole fought a hard many round bout with Moran showing strength in mid rounds while OToole used speed and aggression. Blood spattered and both men traded blows through six rounds with momentum shifting and the fight ending in a furious exchange before the bell. Separately Ketchel plans a mid dleweight withdrawal and Langford targets a coast bout while a new boxing league forms in Philadelphia with teams from several cities.
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Philadelphia
Owen Mowran
Tommy O'Toole
National A
Moran
Tommy
Ind
O'Toole
Tomy
Owen
Benef Moran
Hoth
Yale Consolidated takes close win over Waterbury sextet
Yale Consolidated defeats Waterbury 10 to 4 in a tight gym contest at the YMCA. Waterbury’s two former players scored all their team’s points, while Callender Kirschbaum led Yale with balanced scoring. Referee Terrell officiated a game noted for frequent fouls and strong effort. attendance about 300.
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Yale Consolidated
Callender
Kirschbaum
Lund
YM. C. A
Waterbury
Yale
Castle
Malthy Woo Peniger
Blair
Kilduff Ton
Castle Welton Kilduff
Yule
Terrell
Schmitt
Watertown Prep Team Wins Preliminary Game
The Bunker Mills K A team defeated Seton Burritt and teammates in an easy fashion. Sunderland Downes Hudson Bormolint played guard and center roles with Hurlbut Burritt contributing multiple goals. Final score listed as Hunker HAL 15 and KOAL Second. Referee Thompson officiated.
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Bunker Mills
Watertown
Wnesuy
Bunker Hill
K.O
Seton
Burritt
Veee Mebainte
Sunderland
Downes
Cece Neers
Hudson Centar
Maree
Bormolint
Hunker Hal
Koal
L. Sunderland
Hurlbut
Hudson
Thompson
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The
Speare Clothing Co
Grand Street
E. H. Towle Co
West Main Street
Waterbury, Conn
Arthur E. Benson
Benson
Shase
Bob M'Laughlin
Bob Stone
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Evening Democrat
Billy Hanna
Pall River
Fall River
Brockton
N Haven
AL Pawtucket
Pawtucket
Britain
Britalia
Brovkence
Thyton
Worcester Isi
Jimmy McAleer
Conte College
Pugilists
Owen Moran
Fanaueipan
High Markton
Union Sein
Baltimore
Washington
Wilmington
Richmond
Norfolk
Bartimore
Union Leagu
John Unckley
Southington
Villanova College
Garry Herrmann
Kitautt
Stewart
Mordo
Heebney
Brewers of the Choices
Eagle Street
Conn
the Hell.mann Brewing CO
Frank Brothers & Co
California Wines
N. B
Golden Star
Golden Valley
Mount Morris
Mt Vernon
Annisetio
Reg
South Main
Lis P Asternak
Union Streets
South Main St
Upson, Singleton & Co
East Main Street
Poli's Theater
the Ley Construction Co, Inc
Fred T. Ley Co, Inc
Mass
General Contractors
New England
Mullings
Bank St
G. B. Hall
Mgr
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