Bowling Industrial League Wins Three For Charpertier Side
In the Industrial League contest the meat packers from the y Co. swept Handy & Harmon Co. for three points with strong scores led by Charpertier who hit a 271 high and a 100 single. The Goldsmiths struggled with their middle man failing in most strings, while Lescault also stood out for the winners as four-league action continued with Brooksides and others. Bobby Thompson led for the losers and Mahoney topped the winners in a high scoring day.
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Handy & Harmon Co
Goldsmiths
Charpertier
Handy& Harmon
Charpertier Lescault
Brooksides
Bobby Thompson
Mahoney
Earl
Clarkin Battles Over Salary In Connecticut League
James H. Clarkin, owner of Hartford in the Connecticut league, questions the $500 secretary salary to James H. O Rourke as unconstitutional. He cites a rule that the secretary and treasurer receive no compensation and plans to seek a constitutional change at the upcoming directors meeting. Leaders including Cameron of New Haven question Clarkin’s motives, while O Rourke and others laugh off the issue. The piece cites ongoing league debates and Clarkin’s long service to the circuit.
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James H. O’rourke
James H. Clarkin
Hartford Baseball Club
Connecticut League
Hartford
James H. O'Rourke
League
Clarkin
O'Rourke
Cameron
New Haven
Ike O'Rourke
Jim
O ° Irke
Park City
Bert McMahon
Harry Heard
Clark
CY Seymour
Two Fast Races Tonight at the Park City Rink
The article previews two fast races at Park City Rink this evening. It also discusses baseball notes on Cy Seymour and the Giants, including possible minor league return and conflicts with McGraw over a 1500 bonus, plus lingering blame for the 1908 playoff loss to the Cubs.
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Park City
Eddie Justice Sought Sale to Aberdeen Club
Eddie Justice, Hartford short stop, requested sale to Aberdeen, Washington, in the Western League. He said he had outlived his usefulness in the league as pitchers had figured out his weak points.
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Eddie Justice
Hartford
Aberdeen
Wash
Americans Turn Wilson Loose in Baseball Shuffle
The New York American League team released pitcher Pete Wilson and pitcher McConnell as part of a league rule purge. Wilson, once a standout in 1908, had been sent to Newark late last season and is a Connecticut League graduate from Hartford. McConnell previously played for Buffalo before joining the Highlanders.
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New York
Pete Wilson
Montreal
McConnell
Ester
Buffalo
Wilson
Newark
MccCon
Hartford
Ketes
Sacred Heart Juniors
Babe Adams to sail under the Black Flag
December notes pitcher Babe Adams, famed for his work with the Pirates, has signed. Reports say he will receive a $3,500 bonus plus a season in the world series lineup, with details kept by officials. Adams’ deal solidifies him as a leading battery duo for the Pirates next season.
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Babe Adams
Charles | Ie Aire
Piall
One
Ee Adams
Satcikin
Dreyfun
Fred Clark
Adams
Ria Mt. Moriah
Pirates
Twine Aims to Sail From These Shores with Lang VFA
The fragment notes a figure named Twine seeking a boat with Lang, planning departure from local shores. Details are sparse and unnamed places or dates, but the core action is Twine pursuing nautical plans with Lang and a vessel. The record preserves the historical heads as read.
Griffith Will Stick To His Crack Players
Cincinnati Dec 28 Manager Clark Griffith says Chicago and New York would chase Mike Mitchell and Hans Lobart while he will hold his prize players. He notes he would not trade Hoblitzer for Christy Mathewson and would not part with Overall or Johnny King for Mitchell, signaling no deals.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Mike Mitchell
Hans Lobart
New York
Hoblitzer
Clark Griffith
Christy Mathewson
Murphy
Mitchell
Johnny Kiing
Willie
O Leary Beats Goldman In Ten Rounds At Brooklyn Club
Young O Leary dominated Charlie Goldman through ten hard rounds at Bedford A C Brooklyn last night. A constant left jab and sharp uppercuts broke Goldman, who faded after the fifth as O Leary outclassed him with relentless aggression and power.
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O'Leary
Goldman
Young O'Leary
Charlie Goldman
Bedford A. C
Brooklyn
Tom Tuckey Set To Return To Minors After Waivers
Tom Tuckey, longtime New Haven pitcher drafted by the Boston Nationals in 1908, is booked to return to the minors as Boston seeks waivers with little interest from major league clubs. OBITUARY. James F. Heffernan died at an early hour last evening at his mother’s home after a seven month illness aged two years. He was survived by his mother a brother Heffernan and two sisters Margaret and Mia Richard Supple.
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Tom
Tuckey
New Haven
Boston Nationals
Meriden
Boston
James F. Heffernan
Linden Avenue
Heffernan
Margaret
Mia
Richard Supple
Knights of Columbus Ball at Stratfield on Feb 1
Bridgeport Chapter K of C arranges a ball at the Hotel Stratfield to raise funds for a building fund. Governor Weeks and staff, Mayor Buckingham and guests invited. John E. Lyddey chairs the committee as plans promise a grand social event with broad attendance.
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General Committee of
Bridgeport
K. of C
Stratfield
United Councils of the
Knights of Columbus
Daniel P. Herrigan
Governor Weeks
E. T. Buckingham
John E. Lyddey
King Manuel Leads In Work Of Relief
Lisbon reports anxiety over Pico island storm damage and possible loss of life. King Manuel continues relief efforts in the Oporto district amid landslides and treacherous roads, despite ministers urging him to return. Two of Portugal’s warships were badly damaged and deemed practically worthless.
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United Press
Lisbon
Pico
Azores
Manuel
Oporto
Portugal
New York Shirt Waist Strikers Aim to Press Demands
In New York on December 25 1920 thousand shirt waist workers vow to keep striking until manufacturers concede. Prominent funders Pierpont Morgan and social leaders back the effort while Philadelphia student Miss Mary Richman and graduates Miss Elizabeth Dutcher and Elsie Cole plan fund raising at the Waldorf Astoria. An appeal goes to Social Register names for help as the strike mobilizes across the city.
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United Press
New York
Pierpont Morgan
Mary Richman
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Dutcher
Elsie Cole
Varsar
Waldorf-Astoria
Deaths and Funerals Include Curran and Reinecke Rites
The funeral for the late Nicholas Curran was held from his sister’s home in Fairfield and St. Thomas’ church with high mass of requiem. Pallbearers were Hugh Tole, Timothy Flannaran, John Johnson and Thomas Whalen. Interment was in St. Thomas’ family plot. Mrs. George Reinecke died at her Southport home aged 48, survived by husband Frederick Harrison, son George, daughters Eva and Hattie, and a sister. funeral set from her home on Thursday.
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James Whalen
Fairfield
St. Thomas’ Church
Father Coleman
Hugh Tole
Timothy Flannaran
John Johnson
Thomas Whalen
St. Thomas’ Cemetery
George Reinecke
Hes
Southport
George
Frederick Harrison
Eva
Hattie Reinecke
Lodge
Transfer of liquor license at 266 Crescent Avenue
Public notice declares a transfer request for license No. 16 to sell Spirituous Liquors Ale Lager Beer Rhine Wine and Cider from Peter F Walsh to Ron Walsh at 266 Crescent Avenue Bridgeport. Endorsements by Bridgeport electors and taxpayers certify real estate ownership and eligibility. dated December 28 1908 and December 23 1909.
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Fairfield County
Peter F. Walsh
Crescent Avenue
Ron Walsh
Bridgeport
Public Library
A. D
Ann Walsh
Ann Welsh
Patrick Cuddy
Charles Pullan
John Kelly Bridge
T. Wm. C. Colgan
Frank Strasburger
Insane Woman Tries to Burn Four Children
Cincinnati reports Mrs. Malry Lipp, 38, attacked by sudden insanity, tried to burn four of her eight children. Neighbors acted as flames erupted from an out-house, with a dog and many chickens also set alight. She seized two more before being restrained.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Malry Lipp
Battling Nelson Won’t Go Abroad
Philadelphia December 28 Harry Edwards of the National A C holds an offer from Battling Nelson to meet Dick Hyland or Owen Moran in March, but Nelson will not visit England to fight Fred Welsh. Edwards may match Nelson with Johnny Willetts Mickey Gannon or Young Erne, with about $20 000 at stake. Erne has first on but the public wants a Nelson bout with one of the trio if agreed. Willetts could potentially outslug Nelson but would risk being knocked down.
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Harry Edwards
National A. C
Battling Nelson
Dick Hyland
Owen Moran
England
Dane
Fred Welsh
Edwards
Nelson
Hyland
Moran
Battlers
Johnny Willetts
Mickey Gannon
Young Erne
Erne
Ernc
Willetts
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