Bombardier Wells Dominates Pocky Figen For First Major Title
Sporting notes recount Bombardier Wells, the Rainyreignt champion, winning his first major victory by knocking out Porky Figen in six rounds in Santos. The piece traces Wells’s rise, past defeats, Army service, and recent form, noting his muscular build, speed, and notable supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombardier Wells
uJlension
Pocky Figen
Santos
Porky
Welly
Gunner -Afotr
Prynn
England
Ian Hague
Beitich Tesvies
Petartier
Berta
Jows Furmeer
Welle
Bombardier
Walle
Brooklawn A C Loses at New Haven
Brooklawn A C travels to New Haven and suffers a 63 to 19 defeat. Scoped players include McCarthy, Trantalaiarrea for the opponent Hum phreys with Frankel and Reynolds contributing for Brooklawn. Frankel leads Brooklawn with 18 points followed by Stow and Hurley with multiple scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklawn A. C
New Haven
Prmokiawe
Humphreys
McCarthy
Trantalaiarrea
Gumphreys
Turkey
Vna Treat
Brooklawns
Tamphiceys
Brookiayns
Mecering Shea
Auribhe
Frankel
Reynolds
Ladwis
Shea
Crconner
Pisiol
Stow
Reynolast
Hurley
Fille
Treat
Brown
Hull
Clarke Credits Luck for Baseball Outcomes
Pittsburgh's Fred Clarke argues luck and ability shape pennant races. He cites faulty breaks, patient at bats, fielding errors, and slumps as pivotal factors. Clarke asserts luck influences wins as much as skill, noting the season’s excitement and wide fan interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Clarte
Pittsburgh
Bateman
Chile
Atenys
Ractis
Pane
Bridwell's trade reshapes Giants pennant chase
Sporting News recalls Al Bridwell once star shortstop for the Giants and his trade to Boston. It notes Billy McGraw’s regret, Bridwell’s speed and patience at the plate, and how the move shifted the pennant race while mentioning later prize money and a curiosity about turban styles in a separate sketch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting News
al Bridwell
Mathewson
Giants
Tollers
McGraw
Lesve
Bridwell
Boston
Sac
Auto Club of Bridgeport Holds Annual Smoker Evening
At the Stratficia era room last evening the Automotile Club of Bridgeport held its annual smoker. Bentley orchestra played and there was entertainment by New York Yateville talent. Committee in charge: E. M. Sperry AK L. Watson and Frederick A. Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automotile Club of
Bridgeport
Bentley Orchestra
New York
Yateville
E.M. Sperry
AK. L. Watson
Frederick A. Strong
Taken to Milford After Arrest Over Alleged Marriage
Johny and Jennie Adio were moved to Milford by Deputy Sheriff Maher this forenoon. Milford authorities challenge their claim of a legal marriage, while the couple asserts it occurred.
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Johny
Jennie Adio
Milford
Maher
Mexican Plot to Fire Upon U S Marines
Mexico City reports a plan attributed to former President Madero to order fires against public buildings near the arsenal and to direct Mexican gunboats at Vera Cruz to fire on American marines during an attempted landing. The story notes political maneuvering in Washington and debates over amnesty and reconstruction in Mexico, with references to Madero family activities and Carranza forces.
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Mexico City
Madero
Francisco L. Madero
Repubic
Huerta
Tate
Itiesata
General Huerta
National Palace
Arsenal
Felix Diaz
Vera Cruz
United States
Americas
Georgia
Francisco Madero
Republic
Vera Crus
Vi—Sion
Alfonso Madero
Washington
Chamber of Deputies
Querido Moneno
Mexico
Mexico Rebel Leaders in Doubtful Peace Talks
E H Dillon and Co implicated Luis Petost with 10000 pesos and government property, funds aiding revolution. Officials accuse Dr Cepada of conspiring with Venustiano Carranza. Zapata chiefs Pactico Padailia and Pullide threaten to resume violence after a peace messenger was arrested. Messenger released. Southern Pacifique Railroad shifts rolling stock from Sonora to Nogales and suspends service.
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Mexico City
Pasquale Orozco
Venustiano Carranza
Coahuila
Monclova
Carranza Manlaves
Rafael Cepeda
San Luis Botosi
Luis Petost
Dr. Cepada
Francisco Pactico
Fabrian Padailia
Gregorio Pullide
Zapata
Southern
Bridgeport 1912 building permits rise as dwellings valued at $61505 issued
Bridgeport building commissioners issued permits for three family frame dwellings by Suzanne Leith on Stratford Avenue and John Lakitish on Stratford Avenue plus a two family frame dwelling by Ferdinshd Kaross on Wordin Avenue, reflecting a citywide boom.
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Bridgeport
Suzanne Leith
Stretford Avenue
John Lakitish
Stratford Avenue
Ferdinshd Kaross
Stratford Plans for theatre and multiple homes in town
The article details numerous building plans in Stratford including a sheetnose block and a 1400 seat theatre on State street, four story business block with gallery and rear theatre. Also listed are several new or planned single and multi family dwellings along Norman, Maplewood, Newfield, Columbia, Wentworth and other streets with developers named such as Gallagher Building Co and Adolf Sherman.
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State Street
Broad
Bessyette Streets
Stratford
March
Gustave Johnson
Broad Bridge Road
Mr. Johnson
M.A. Kenny
Johnson
Wells
Banks
Grace Heiden
Main Street
L. B. Curtis
Amelia Beardsley
Philo Havens
Bannet
Dr. Craft
Myra Curtis
Milton
Mase
Theodore Brafling
Soma
Congregational Church
Howard Richard Will
China
Shanghai
le Roy Lewie
Richards
Mary Esils
Stratford Avenue
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Joseph Netee
Broadbridge Road
Frank Plummer
Rhode Island
E. C Leonard
Center School
Sedwick School
Leonard
Palm Beach
Stratford M
Newtown Social Notes and Local Projects Mentioned
Miss Florence Sheehan to visit cousin Arline Miller in Bridgeport. Mr and Mrs M J Ryan announce birth of a son March 4 at the Depot. W Corbett to take forced vacation due to relapse from grip. Housatonic dam project eyed near Zoar Bridge with surveyors and engineers inspecting the riverbed for a potential dam and race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Sheehan
Weatstreet
Mice Arline Miller
Bridgeport
M. J. Ryan
the Depot
Perente
Newtown
Woodlow
W. Corbett
T Corbett
Queen Street
Housstonic
Zoar Bridge
Housstonic Water Company
Shelton
Anaaula
Cyrus Corn Cure Offers Quick Pain Relief for Corns
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City Hall Meeting Delayed by Water Works Issue
City officials postponed today’s session due to water system concerns at the City Hall. Stakeholders await a rescheduled date as engineers assess a pressurized line affecting access and proceedings.
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Royal Grape
Hombechler
Palsa
Wetla
Scian
Demerick
Perth
Sidney
Fanner
Smeland
Burtey
Trest
Clarke
Tailenders
Auto Club Bas Smoker
State St
Sanitary Pressing
U. S
Maderos
Constitutional Party of Mexico
State Department
San Antonio
Tex
E. H. Dillon
Main St
Hartford
Com
Rue ST. Cecile
Paris
E. H. Dillon & Co
Build.ng News
Harry Steager
Waton Street
Gallagher Building Co
Bushland Avenue
Adolf Sherman
Normal Street
Fred Radel
Goddard Avenue
Thomas J. Pardy
Torrington Building Co
T. Hewlett
TJ. Pardy
Washington Terrace
W. Winthrop Pyle
Tracy H Warren
East
Washington Avenue
Wentworth Street
W. T. Metins
North Main St
J. Otte Peck
Newfeld Avenue
Niele
P. Larsen
James Spargo
William ‘Winter
St Vincent's Hospital
Hawley
Fairview Avenues
Colona~ Villa
East Main Street
Nathan Engelman
Mir. Engelman
Norman Street
Wunem Landaman
Maplewood Avenue
Palmview Avenue
Edward D. Hayes
Thomas F. Reilly
Lexington Avenue
Andrew Horvath
Columbia Street
William Kaplan
Hamilton Street
Flato
Charles J. Bore
Cannon Street
THE
Smite-Murray CO
Gurion
Bn Creer
Eimonas
Bi Rays House
Hamburg
Bae Pair
Smith-Murray Co
Ifca
Ures
Cyrus
Uniold Ave. and
Courtland
Connecticut
Ako
Beadaley
Bay State Gas At Tight Co
Philadelphia Widene
Nho
New Haven Railroad
South Middle School
Huss
R. H. Beers & Co
John C. Beers
Nis Wuto
J. McAssifre
Lovell
Mire
Annie Aldrincht Fivcher
Sidnex Fitchar
Sterawhee Jatter
Sicko
Ovens
Michae Tord
Iscnem
Wea
Ehitanew
Julian Meatsone
Thanz
Pasine Essneer
Reyuiem
Deleaero
Cabos
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