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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1910

Page

8

Aero Club of Connecticut Formed in New Haven

A. Holland Forbes heads the newly formed Aero Club of Connecticut with 32 charter members including notable figures from Bridgeport and New Haven. The organization aims to promote aeronautics, hold aviation meets, affiliates with national bodies, and plans a second meeting January 14 in New Haven to discuss season plans.

A. Holland Forbes NEW State Aero Club New Haven Gregory S. Bryan Bridgeport Aero Club of Connecticut Fairfield William ¢. Beers Alton Par- Tel Ansania Clarence E. Whitney Forrford Bridge- Par Arthur H. Day New Ha- Hamed Frank_V. Chappell New London Ram P. Maxim Hartford John B. Burrall Waterbury Forbes Viking Ameriat 7 Aero Club of America Try Connecticut T Club Aero A4 of America International Aeronautic Federation Tha Swers Patate of Connecticu Cannesicut, Incorporated Eaih Club William C. Beers Robert A. Beers A. D Matthew H. Rogers Herbert H. Pease New Britain Hiram P. Maxim Edson F. Jallaudet Norwich Andrew L. Riker Clarence R. Hooker Edward L. Kl Phelns Red Nathaniel Bishop Henry A. Bishop A. J. Lake Arthur Watson This City Edward W. Beach Maxwell Hart W. Harry Green John W. Green Danbury Elm City

Unclear Names Noted in Nashville and Baton Rouge

Fragments show mentions of Rey Meleee in Nashville and Batoki Rouge Louisiana amid investigative or report context, with no clear event or date. The text suggests locations and personal identifiers but lacks a definite action, outcome, or distinct connected story to summarize.

Rey Meleee Nashville Batoki Rouge

Boxing News Narrows Middleweight Scene in New York Showdown

Hugo Kelly plans to challenge the winner of Frank Mantell versus Jack Sullivan at the National Sporting Club in New York. Kelly seeks to strengthen his claim on the title and would pursue Papke’s return in February. Eddie McGoorty heads to New York to face Mantell before a potential Britain tour.

United Press New York Hugo Kelly Billy Papke Dave Smith Frank Mantell Jack Papke Kelly Mantell Sullivan Oshkosh Wis Eddie McGoorty MccGoorty Chiesto Frank Mantel Mantel McGoorty Great Britain Jim Sullivan John Bull Wisconsin Antipodes Smith

Last Night's Scores Across New England

New Haven beat Providence 7 to 6 while Brockton triumphed 6 to 1 over Worcester Fall River defeated Hartford 5 to 4 Games tonight feature New Haven at Taunton New Bedford at Fall River and Hartford versus Brockton

P.c. New Haven Taunton New Bedfo Providence H. Hartfordckton Fall River Worcester Byaie Buckley We Laughlin Juckley Lannon Epee Johnson Erickson JO Ceeeeseee New Haven Brockton Hartford New Bedford

Harvard Law Rebowl to meet All-Southern in Memphis

Wet field conditions halted yesterday's game in Memphis between Harvard Law Rebowl and the All Southern stars from Vanderbilt and Sewanee. The contest, postponed from the rain, is rescheduled for the Memphis venue on the following date.

United Press Memphis Tenn Harvard Law Vanderbilt Sewanee

Hack Fall With Belgian Grappler in Graeco Roman Match

Montreal December 29 Hackenschmidt the Russian wrestler attempting a bout with Frank Gotch failed to throw Steurs the Belgian grappler in one hour and a quarter. Hack was on offense throughout but Steurs proved stronger in tight corners in a Graeco Roman contest.

United Press Montreal Hackenschmidt Frank Gotch Steurs Hack

McCann Eyeing Move to Faster League Says Baltimore Report

Baltimore holiday report says Gene McCann owner and former Jersey City pitcher seeks faster baseball, possibly Eastern League stock purchase. He praises Bridgeport and Connecticut League but aims to return to higher competition, favoring a club where he once thrived, with plans to manage if successful.

Gere McCain Baltimore Park City Gene Gene McCann Bridgeport Baltimorean McCann Jersey City Yankees

Gene McCann and Eastern league moves loom

Fans worry over Gene McCann as Bridgeport manager seeks a higher level with fashionable winter preparations. The piece cites trades and signings across the East including Eddie Lennox to Louisville, Mickey Corcoran to Detroit, and.gritty notes on Grant, Herrmann, and Griffiths. It highlights McCann’s winter routines and a Hartford forecast amid 1910 Eastern League records and player movements.

Cincinnati Mickey Corcoran Tommy Phil Detroit Americans Corcoran

Phillies Turn Over Slattery and Pitfalls in Player Moves

The league favored Slattery of Toronto for the award, a .310 hitter in 100 games, while Spade hit .375 but played in only 13 contests. Fred Jacklitsed, a Poe Quakers catcher, has been sold to Rochester of the Eastern league. Next season the Phillies will feature Dooin Moran and McDonough in key roles.

Herman Schineel Hartford Schneel Northampton The Larks Shincel Mike Wadleigh Billy Hanna New Britain New Briain Hospital P. T. Powers Nor Newark Rath Baltimore Dubue Montreal McConnell Rochester HeStmuller Hardy Slattery Toronto Osborn Goode Ie Baltimara Tha Hanar Spade Fred Jacklitsed Poe Quakers Rochester ¢ Club Philles Er Dooin Moran and McDonough Ketone

Blue Ribbons dominate in 52 to 20 rout at armory

Blue Ribbons thump M. A. C. of New Haven 52 to 20 in a fast armory game. New Haven beats Naugatuck 53 to 27 in the same league. Seniors trip Sophomores 36 to 5 in interclass play with Della Valle leading scoring and Luippold among top juniors. Brock refereed and umpired.

New Haven State Armory Invaders Rebels New Heyen Naugatuck Della Valle Porter Luippold Sophs Johnson Luippold Porter

Dr Elmer Wiber Noted Athlete Dies at Home

Washington obituary notes the death of Dr Elmer Wiber a national amateur sports figure who died of acute indigestion at his home He represented the United States in athletics abroad on several occasions and was named American representative on the committee for the next Olympic games.

United Press Washington Elmer Wiber Wiber United States

Operation My Leave Gen Booth Stroke Blix

London dispatch reports General Booth, now blind in his right eye, faces another cataract operation on his left eye. He cannot recognize persons within a foot though he writes by touch. Doctors delay until certain timing, fearing permanent blindness and surgical risks for an elderly patient.

London Booth

Gotch sets sights on rematch with Zbyszko after comeback challenge

Omaha dispatch reports world wrestling champion Frank Gotch plans to reenter the ring, backed by trainer Farmer Byrne with a $20,000 challenge. J H Herman, Zbyszko's manager, counters with a $10,000 side bet and interest from New York editors. Gotch previously defeated Zbyszko in six seconds and again in under thirty minutes, leaving the Pole eager for another shot.

Omaha Frank Gotch Hackenschmidt Farmer Byrne Hiva Byrne Gotch Eas J. H. Herman Zbyszko Herman New York Ames Zbyszzko

Hair famine hits France as chichi supply dries

Paris reports a near hair famine as false hair or chichi becomes scarce. Dealers blame overexport to America and warn fashionable heads will shift to new styles. Coiffeurs foresee a return to powdered, long-locked looks and lighter blouse treatments with chiffon and bead embroidery.

Paris France America

Connecticut Patents Issued December 37 910

A list from the office of A M Wooster patent solicitor cites issued patents to G M Eames Bridgeport for a sewing machine Goodridge Bridgeport for a socket for electric lamps Wilson Porter New Haven for a keyless clock renain Wrosina West Haven for a piano action Merril Jackson Hartford for a collapsible form Louis Ney Hartford for a typewriting machine Henry Sherman Hartford for a trolley guard and finder Walker New Britain for a spring scale Henry Weight New Britain for a bash card pulley Antonio Colesmo New Britain for shade holders Philip Handel and A E Teta Meriden for a shade holder Wm D Pierson Waterbury for an grinding machine Walter Perkins Cheshire for a shade holder Isaac Palmer Middletown for two patents including bearing framed hammock hanging seat hammock knock down bench hammock couch hammock and hammock suspension means Lewis H Church Stamford for two patents including electric cable connection and gang connection for outlet boxes Henry W Bennett Hamden for a turbine?

A. M. Wooster Geo. M. Eames Bridgeport Goodridge Wilson E. Porter New Haven Renain Wrosina West Haven Jackson Hartford Louis Ney Henry R. Sherman Oe Walker New Britain Springscale Henry G. Weight Antonio Colesmo Philip J. Handel A. E. Teta Meriden Wmn D. Pierson Waterbury Walter H. Perkins Cheshire Isaac E. Palmer Middletown Lewis H. Church Stamford le Meee W. Bennett Hamden Ture

Newtown Household Moves Into Fine New Home

Mr and Mrs Wm H Thickett move this week into their new home built largely by Mr Thickett. Neighbors extend wishes for health and happiness. The Sodality of the Children of Mary of St Rose church will take Holy Communion in a body next Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Carley and guests Mr and Mrs Carley of Vermont plan to spend winter here after visiting Bridgeport Wednesday. Ye Old Fashioned Masquerade at Town hall Friday evening sold by card only. no tickets at the door. Mrs P Campbell Miss Augusta Campbell and Miss Margaret Blake attended Annie Campbell's funeral in Bridgeport on Wednesday. Mrs Rudolph Grenier of Bridgeport spent two days with Mrs P Gannon. John Mathews, longtime town resident, in declining health at his daughter's home. Rev and Mrs O O Wright hosted a family gathering Monday with Levi C Morris, S Howell Wright and son of New Bedford, Mrs Lucy Wright of Boston, and Cecil Wright of New Haven.

Wm. H. Thickett Carley Vermont Bridgeport Town Hall P. Campbell Augusta Campbell Margaret Blake Annie Campbell

Battleship Turrets Tested by Russia and Italy

The article notes naval experiments by Russia and Italy with turrets carrying three large guns, an arrangement unprecedented in any navy. It also mentions related tech advances, such as a 100 foot Washington statue planned for Seattle’s 1914 statehood anniversary and various scientific and industrial developments.

Russia Italy Washington Seattle Germany United States England

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