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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
8
The D M Read Co advertises new stock of matting for spring including Chinese and Japanese designs in various weights and colors. A New American Matting with Chinese fibre glass and triple ply filling offers durability, while Crex Matting in multiple widths provides a soft green option. Carpet Store on the first floor.
In City league action at the Arcade, the All-Americans edged Park Citys by narrow margins while the Crescents swept Clintons. Tom Tiernan led with 231 in game one and 690 total, as Fritz Mu Sante stayed steady with 186 189 and 186 in the second match. Mortons Tom and Rube defeated Graphophone lineup Brother Bob and Emeneger to claim all three points. Brooklawn Country club rounds closed water series with H and K teams. Tomlinson led with 558 and a 136 average top. Night club dinner and prize distribution planned for bowlers. Moran predicts decisive result before round 12. Murphy reports excellent form.
Sam Crane praises Red Benet as a real pitcher and George Bone returns to New Haven to supervise the Elm City club. Kling will not report for the Cubs citing business, while Chance contemplates his long decision. Newark beats New York Americans 8 to 6 as McGinity struggles. O Rourke reports mixed contract signings across clubs, with Northampton unsigned. Umpires hire muscular enforcers led by I Pa Steinberg for season protection. Brouthers confirms Cullen of Morris Park for scouting, and Kennedy plans pre season chalk talks. Tracy and Kennedy attend Bridgeport event at the Elks housewarming.
Yale track members finalize plans for an Easter holiday trip to Charlottesville Virginia for training. The departure marks a shift from home training and is expected to aid team development. A dual meet with the University of Virginia is planned around April 10.
McCormack of New York City captured the marathon skating title at the Park City rink finishing 26 miles 385 yards in 1 hour 19 minutes 57 seconds. Walter Hayes of Bridgeport took second in 1 hour 21 minutes. McMahon and Carson also posted times. Brower fell early, injuring his shoulder and ankle, while Lafo and other skaters encountered mishaps during the race.
In local lodge rooms Fidelity Rebekah lodge I O C F celebrated its 11th anniversary with a roll call of 125 members and an entertainment and supper. The program included songs piano selections dances and a memorial and a quarterly report showed strong finances and rising membership. Delegates to the upcoming grand court convention in Danbury were elected with alternates named.
Clothespin bag made of stout unbleached muslin with a wire top rim and openings for pins, plus a small hook to hang on line or belt. Broom covers of heavy canton flannel with tape ties come in two styles, priced at 15 cents each.
Easter cards and various novelties are in evidence as merchants showcase seasonal goods. The items reflect holiday traditions with a range of designs and prices for shoppers seeking seasonal decor and gifts.
Owen Moran of England faces Tommy Murphy of York in a 12 round fight in Boston marking a rematch after their 10 round New York bout. The contest bears major expectations as the rivals renew their clash with titles and pride on the line.
Antonio Ciferri, 28, shot and fatally wounded Mrs. Lalli in the Lalli home where he was a boarder, then killed himself. Mrs. Lalli died. Ciferri died later. The crime occurred amid a suspected love affair, witnessed by the Lalis’ three children, with Barbi recounting the scene. Joe Lalli, owner of a boot and shoe shop at 351 Main St, is husband of the victim and was away during the incident.
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