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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1919

Page

10

UNN SAYS HE RECEIVED NO NOTICE OF MEETING

James C. Dunn president of the Cleveland American League Club says he was not advised of a special league directors meeting in New York called yesterday. He notes other directors invited him to attend, while Johnson was expected to stay in the East after the meeting.

Unn Ficaco Aus la 'D James C. Donn Cleveland American ‘Sebal Club New York Dunn Ther American League Johnson Chiago East

Racing Postponed In Montreal For Two Weeks

Montreal race return delayed as Delorier Mount Royal and King award Park tracks cannot be prepared by Saturday. Horses from New York and Maryland await the rescheduled opening. officials and owners reassigned.

Montreal Delorier ‘Park Mount Royal King ‘Award Park Ofuebec New York Marynd Charles Campeau New Orléans

Twombly Joins New Haven Club as Weistsigns Twombly

George Weiss owner of New Haven adds Sow Twombly a former Boston Braves player who recently received an honorable discharge from the army to the roster. Twombly a heavy hitter with a 360 average in the International League two years ago may play first base replacing Eddie Hart in today’s game versus Hartford at the Rock. Enright released after control issues likely returns to the St. Louis Nationals. Weiss also helps a Roger Hornsby influenced appeal to Rickey to keep Enright in play.

NEW New Haven George Weiss Sow Twombly Ots Helder Boston Braves Fedie Hart

Rubien Nominated for MAAC President in New York

New York Aug 13 The New York Rubien was selected by the Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union nominating committee as its candidate for president after the death of James F E Sullivan. Election set for September 15 at the annual meeting in New York.

New York W. Rubien Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union James FE. Sullivan Racrecoen

Racing Abandoned in Montreal Over Betting Ban

Independent race track owners in Montreal decided to abandon the idea of holding race meets until the federal government repeals the order in council prohibiting betting. The move follows government action defining betting as illegal at meets.

Montreal Srack

Schneider Released To Vernon By Yanks Report

New York Americans announce the release of pitcher Peter Schneider to the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast league. Schneider says he will not report to Vernon. Meanwhile the War Department lists nearly 5,000 tons of small arms ammunition and bombs to be shipped back from France, valued at about 25.6 million dollars.

Vernon Yanks New York New York Americans Today Fitcher Peter Schneider Vernon Club Schneider Cincinnati A Tionals Ray Fisher War Department France

Boston Footwear Prices Probe Reveals Market Strain

Boston witnesses at a high cost of living inquiry testified that shoes priced at six and seven dollars a pair were scarce and sought higher grades of leather. They cited postwar demand from foreign governments and peacetime manufacture as factors driving prices up while tanners and makers wished for lower costs.

Boston Austomers Guere America Il Wits Ned

Hillies Rally In Ninth Inning In Darkened Finish

Waterbury and Worcester produced a late rally filled with errors and miscues as Hillies staged a ninth inning comeback. Key plays featured Werre Johnson and Dowd contributing to Worcester’s defensive lapses while Waterbury capitalized with steady hits and base runners to secure a 7 to 4 win.

Hillies Waterbu Plitt Worcester Murray Gardella Poueiger Johnson Ixelty Et Werre Waters Pitt Keifer Pitte Wild Pitehes Pliut STER Polteiger Kelly Werre Redman Worvester Wheifer Potteiger Connolly Porter Wailers Weters Dowd Worce Waterbury Keifer U Kahn Alt Noejifer

Firemen Vow Hands Off Next Government Ham Sale

Turner says future sales will avoid early access as complaints over 12 tons of government surplus hams flood eleven firehouse locations. About 1,409 hams sold yesterday with 8,600 still in warehouses, while police plan tighter one time admissions and crowd control at the next sale.

Turner James A. Turner S Pices Municipal Middle Street New Yor Chas Johnson

Fatima Cigarette Claims Turkish Blend Supremacy

The ad argues Fatima satisfies the broadest smoker taste without claiming universality. It notes Fatima’s sales exceed all straight Turkish brands combined and that its blend uses more Turkish than other Turkish blends for a balanced taste and satisfying aftereffect.

Fatima

Henry Altz Arrest Warrant Non-Support Charged

Henry Altz of 409 Myrtle Avenue was last sighted under a warrant for non-support. He will face arraignment in City Court this morning amid unclear stray lines and unsourced boilerplate.

Henry Zita Henry Altz Myrtle Avenue

Knights of Columbus to Educate 600000 Members Teachers to Visit Cities

The Knights of Columbus plans an educational campaign with courses in accounting law correspondence languages and citizenship for 600000 members and others. A central bureau will be in New Haven or New York with construction of programs after supreme officers meet in New York. An employment bureau for ex service men opens next week and a Myrtle Beach versus Fairmont game is noted with a forthcoming scheduling inquiry.

The Knights of Columbus Supreme Officers New York Euffalo New Haven United States Nfe Wuisiness Martin Henne

Pittsburgh Trolleymen Seek Higher Wages

Pittsburgh trolley workers including motormen and conductors demand 12 cents an hour raise after N W A B actions. ward business agent of Amalgamated Association says wage increase rejected by company and board.

War Labor Board Bot Ais.woelair Littsburgh Railways Company National War Tabor Board A, Ward Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Lidlwas Employe de

Heavy seas halt work on submerged craft

Preparations for dynamiting off Penwield reef were stopped due to heavy seas. Ralph Banks of Newlaven supervised the project using Linton Lake and his newly trained submarine saboteur to aid in the attempt. Large quantities of explosive have already been placed in the sunk vessel’s hull.

Othe Penwield Reef Ralph Banks Newlaven Bus Linton Lake Sabvager

Rubber Workers Strike Shuts S Conn Plant

Local rubber workers walk out at a Connecticut plant amid wage disputes. Production halted as union members picket and management negotiates, leaving lines idle and heat rising on the shop floor. No further details on date or parties provided.

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