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Collection of news clippings relating to Stonington sports:
*"Race Track at Poquonoc Bridge is No More," The New London Day (dated unknown), re. the Groton Driving Park at Poquonoc Bridge that featured harness racing, horse racing and bicycle racing. Charles P. Williams and Theodore Palmer of Stonington were among numerous shareholders in the park.
*"Sleigh Racing Was Real Winter Sport," Stonington column of unknown paper (likely The Day), 1938. Mentions Theodre Dwight Palmer, Walter Stanton, Nathaniel Stanton, Roscoe D. Babcock, Charles P. Williams, William N. Palmer and George Chesebro along with the horses they raced (including Happy Thought)
*"Governor's Regatta Events Will Revive Competition Rampant Here 75 Years Ago," The New London Day, Aug. 14, 1937. re. the first annual Connecticut Governor's Regatta
*"Ranger Breaks Two Records in Winning Final Race," The Providence Jounral, Aug. 6, 1937. re. the America's Cup yacht race.
*"Old English Game, Lawn Bowling," The New London Day, July 10, 1937 (photocopy), re. the Stonington Highlands Lawn Bowling Club.
*"Mystic's Noted Baseball Teams of Years Gone by Recalled," The New London Day, June 22, 1935