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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1909

Page

5

St Bernard mauls man at barn near King garbage plant

Joseph Sarnack of 90 Steuben Street was attacked by a large St Bernard kept at a barn housing John T. King’s garbage contractor outfit. Henry Matthews foreman and his brother own the dog’s barn at 136 Bostwick Avenue. Sarnack suffered a severe neck and facial bite, six stitches on the lip, and a neck wound treated at the emergency hospital.

St. Bernard John T. King Joseph Sarnack Steuben Street Henry Matthews Mr. King Bostwick Avenue Sarnack Matthews Brothers

Burglary at Water Street Store Nets Watches and Tools

Saul Geduldig's second hand store at 457 Water Street was entered by burglars who stole about 250 in goods including 35 watches, revolvers, razors, knives, watch chains and tools. Entry came through the transom with no damage to the door or windows, suggesting a quick job before 4 am.

Saul Geduldig Water Street F. H. Tyrrell

Pleasant surprise marks John Horton Jr. 43rd birthday

Friends gathered at 69 Burroughs Street to honor John Horton Jr. with a cheerful afternoon of singing and piano selections followed by a bountiful supper. Attendees included extended family and neighbors from Horton, Ross, Barrows, and Jephcote households.

John Horton, Jr Burroughs St John Horton Stephen Horton A. W. Ross Geo. Wood David Wilson Joseph Pinder Frederick Stirk Arthur Barrows Pauline Hoidfelder Helen D. Ross Gladys Ross Grace Barrows Jane Barrows Florence Liggins Mabel Horton Dorothy Wilson Edith Wilson Stephen Horton, Jr John J. Ross Frederick Jephcote Frank Jephcote Archibald Horton

Bengal baseball revival gains steam at Park City rink

Amateurs report a revived Bengal baseball effort with new manager John Halpin and Sacred Heart players. The team aims for the Park City League pennant, while other clubs and leagues prepare schedules and hold meetings.

Bengal John Halpin Sacred Heart Halpin Bengals Casey Malone Murray Nichols Slattery Boynton O’leary Finlayson Fitzhenry Park City Yost, Jrs West End Boys’ Club

Boxing Schedule Features Major Fights This Week

A busy card lists New England amateur champion Jack Sullivan facing Sailor Si Bartley Connelly on Monday in Lon ion with bouts including Matty Baldwin versus Tom Carey and Johnny Willetts meeting Eddie Carter. Tuesday showcases Moran versus Murphy and more along with regional matches in Boston Augusta and New York. Friday caps the week with Jack O'Brien facing Stanley Ketchel in an anticipated clash.

New England Jack Twin Owen Moran Tommy Murphy Bob Lee Jim Penderghast Henry Hall Tim Sullivan Danny Murray Young Duffy Armory A. A Boston Max Baker Young Alger Young Delaney Young Cote Kid O’dea Young Nadeau Robbie Goode Shadow McCormick Young Joe Nns Young Banks George Albert Albert Lewis Augusta Packey McFarland Leach Brass Tommy Furey Unknown New York Abe Attell Frankie Neil Brooklyn Cy Smith Johnny Marto Troy Nap Dufresne Billy Allen Montreal Dick Nelson Ben Douglass Pau McGovern Willie Gibbs Philadelphia Mull Bowser Dick Miller Pittsburg

Big bouts for this week in New York Town

Generals of the ring promise top action this week in New York. Tonight Sailor Burke fights Jack Twin Sullivan for ten rounds with the winner likely to get a title opportunity. The middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel is slated for appearances this week as top matchups unfold.

New York Town United Press New York Fighd Sailor Burke Jack Sullivan Stanley Ketchell Leach Crops East Side Packy McFarland Abe Attell Frankie Neil Burt Keyes Young Corbett Philadelphia Jack O’brien

Four Teams Signify Plan for Junior Industrial League

Four teams the Singers, Crane No 2, Bryants and Yests have signified their intent to form a Junior Industrial League to work with the senior league. The league still needs four more clubs and invites any team wishing to join to meet at once.

Singers Crane No. 2 Bryants Yests

O Rourke Calls Directors Meeting In New Haven

Secretary James O Rourke of the Connecticut League calls a meeting of the directors in New Haven Friday to review the schedule. Sid Challenger is ill, delaying report readiness, as Edgewood and St Charles negotiate about a 116 lb city title and future games.

James O'Rourke Connecticut League New Haven Sid Challenger Edgewood St. Charles Edgewoods St. Joseph Jrs St. Joseph's Hall St Charles William Beloin Colorado Ave Foley F. B. Brill

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