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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

10

The Acorns to Meet All-Waterbury Nine Sunday Treat

The Acorns, a strong foot weight team, visit Waterbury to face the All-Waterburys after their 16 to 0 loss in Bridgeport with five key players out. Regular lineup expected. $100 side bet by Danny Walker. Two preliminaries set with St Thomas Cadets versus Simonavilles and Laurels against Consolidated of Bridgeport.

Acorns Footwt Inday All-Waterburys Bridgeport All-Waterbury Danny Walker Waterbury Bill Spain Thomaston St Thomas Cadets Simonavilles Laurels Dalton Nolan Thompson

Athletes at the Vatican Olympic event draws crowds

More than 2,000 athletes from Belgium France Ireland Canada and Italy competed in a Vatican courtyard stadium event for the pope’s jubilee. Ireland led in many events while Canada and Belgium also claimed prizes as 15 000 spectators watched the papal ceremony and the blessing of athletes.

International Sporting Congress Belvedere Vatican Sacred College Pontifical Court National Gymnastic Union of Montreal Canada Dublin Athletic Club Young Men's Society Belgium France Uands Rome Turin

Hartford Polo Club aims to land Fred Jean in deal

Hartford report says Worcester manager Phe lan seeks to bring Fred Jean to the Hartford and New Britain rosters to bolster the Hartford and New Britain lines. A successful swap would strengthen Hartford while allowing New Britain to benefit from Jean’s ownership. Talks also target Sexy Lyons returning to New Britain and a release for him from Worcester. Barney ree was praised for his impact in prior games.

Hartford Phelan Worcester Polo Club Fred Jean New Britain Worcester Jean Sexy Lyons Kenny Barney Ree Starkie Barney George Bone New Haven Bone

Hartford Roller Polo Triumph Over Bridgeport

Hartford, Oct 19. Barney Doherty energized Hartford as they defeated Bridgeport 14 to 11 in roller polo. Candy Harper’s goalkeeping kept the score close, and the Hartford victory followed other regional results in Worcester Pawtucket 7 Worcester 6 Salem 11 Fall River 4 Providence 9 Brockton 3. A separate note mentions Dorando and Hayes in an Italian marathon context with a controversial finish and a queenly prize.

Hartford Barney Doherty Bridgeport Candy Harper Worcester Pawtucket Salem Fall River Providence Brockton W. L P.C. Pawtucket New Haven New Britain

Dorando to race Hayes in Madison Square Garden

Dorando Petri the Italian marathoner who led the London Olympic race last July before disqualification is coming to America. He has signed with Pat Powers to race John J. Hayes of the American team, who finished second and later won first prize. Powers plans a 26 mile 385 yard bout at Madison Square Garden, a potential winter sensation.

Italy Dorando Hayes Italien Anid Queen Alexandra Dorando Petri London America Pat Powers John J. Hayes Powers Madison Square Garden Paris

Yale Consolidated to Visit for November 18 Basketball

Yale Consolidated will travel to face St Johns on November 18 with a strong lineup. Yale features Donovan Stewart Hyde Levi Pettit and Callender as substitute while St Johns lights Birch Curry Manville Kendall Espelin Stein with Stein as captain.

Yale Consolidated St John Yale Callender St Johns Donovan Stewart Stewarts Hyde Levi and Pettit St John’s Birch Curry Manville Kendall Espelin Stein

The Mid Way Versus The New Washing Method

A humorous contrast contrasts two laundry approaches. The Mid Way uses hot boiling, heavy rubbing, and long steam chores with potential illness risk, while The New Way advocates 30 minutes soak with Fels Naptha, light rubbing, and quick air drying for cleaner whiter results.

McCloskey resigns as St Louis Cardinals manager

John McCloskey announced in a Louisville dated letter that he will manage the St Louis National League team next season. His resignation is effective December 31. Roger Bresnahan and President Robinson were connected to the situation, with Bresnahan denying future involvement.

St Louis John McCloskey McCloskey Louisville Roger Bresnahan Robinson Toledo Bresnahan

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