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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
19
New York June 26 The stock market showed general strength with specialties leading, turnover below recent high totals, money conditions steadier, call loans at 9 to 9 1/2 percent, closing just under that level. Gold outflow grew with South America and Spain as destinations. industrial advices improved.
A fragment notes that stock strength benefited from the American Cat Company's strong annual statement, with emphasis on the report boosting equipment-related shares. The text implies positive impact from corporate disclosure on market demand for gear and related equities.
New York June 2 Barry and Strunk of the Boston Americans were traded to the Philadelphia Athletics for Bobby Roth and Maurice Shannon. Owner Harry Frazee said no cash changed hands and the deal was on absolutely even terms. Barry and Strunk were former members of Connie Mack's club and return to Philadelphia.
The article outlines a reconstructed baseball lineup with Barry at short or second, Strunk in the outfield, Roth and Shannon in the outfield and second base. It lists batting averages: Roth 315, Shannon .277, Strunk .268, and Barley .250.
Washington reports a House resolution urged Ohio’s governor to prevent a proposed July 4 prizefight in Toledo between Willard and Dempsey a long with a protest by Rep Randall Prohibitionist California who cites a past bout tied to a fugitive who confessed to taking bribes.
Six teams representing mercantile houses in the city form the Mercantile league to play twiightht baseball for ten weeks starting July 1 under the recreation board. Neal Ball is president and Charles E Mahoney secretary treasurer. Schedule lists matchups from July 1 to September 3 at Seaside Park with games on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8.
Bridgeport club plans a Monday night burial of John Barleycorn to honor returning service members. A buffet lunch will be served and remaining liquor will be disposed of after the event, expected to surpass recent club gatherings.
Hannah Telford wife of James Telford died in this city on Wednesday June 25 1919 aged 42 years 6 months 29 days. Funeral from 60 Crown street Saturday June 28 at 2 oclock interment at Lakeview cemetery.
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