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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1920

Page

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Brilliant Stamford routs Blue Ribbons 98 to 46 at Colonial Hall

Stamford trounced the Blue Ribbons 98 to 46 in Colonial Hall as Beckman led with 22 points on nine field goals and four fouls. Dehnert and Braggy added solid showings as Stamford dominated from the opening whistle and maintained control through the second half.

Stamford Colonial Hall Or Beckman Bruggy Leavy Skeets Wright Becks Debnert Weil Dehnert Holman Dreyt Braggy Vera Ope Reich Beckman Grimstead al Harvey Tt. S Dverfuss FT. White Rott S J. F Leonard Ed Murray New York City Timor Joseph Waters

Dempsey to Stand Trial April 7 in Draft Case

Universal Service reports Jack Dempsey will face trial in San Francisco on charges of evading the draft law. Maxine Dempsey may testify only if Dempsey waives her right. Jeck Kearns also faces a conspiracy count. Miss Annette Adams, U.S. District Attorney, outlines the procedure and notes similar cases pending.

Universal Service Washington Jack Dempsey Pugilist San Francisco Maxine Dempsey Annette Adams United States Northern District of California Miss Adams Dempsey

Hickman Joins Oil Nine After NL Release

Jimmy Hickman, recently released by a National League club, joined the Houston Oilers nine after being moved from Brooklyn to Toledo. He reported to the squad and appeared set to play, marking a quick return to action.

Jimmy Whasscently Guy Sacre Hickman Fosoklyn Toledo

Emmett French Breaks All Pinehurst Records

Emmett French of Youngstown Ohio defeated Francis Ouimet and Charles Motherswell in a Pinehurst match, breaking all course records with a total score of 71 for 18 holes and a record 7 holes up in the 1 hole rounds. Ouimet and French both shot 30 for nine holes with exceptional play across the championship course.

Pinehurt N.C Emmett French Youngtown Ohio Hurst Charles Mothers Francis Owmet Pe Acair Ouimet French Teach Mary A Oas Perry Adair Suk Mothersell Quimet Innes Pero Mothersele

Leavy Libel Fight Over Bethel Danbury Team Scare

A dispute over Bethel and Danbury basketball players ends with Leavy denying libel claims. Leonard and Grimstead defend Bethel lineup while Sedran and Grimstead were said to be paid per game to join Danbury, a charge Leavy refutes as false. The episode centers on unsigned contracts and purported offers, with Bethel winning a close game against Danbury.

John Leavy Brue Ribbons Dethel Leonard Grimstead Leavy Sedran Danbury Ile Towa Bethel Ten Pantury NER Sedtian Anildman Yan Bethel Tanbury Tianbury Stanineg Mimagers Schoen Can Dad Jean Ais Benses Danintry Schoo Geonanl Prim- Bread Lowey Sedyan Triedpany Seaman Crumstead Flateunts Ts Bna Belore Belduurre Sedan Cael Betedenzay

Swamped Orders Create Turbulent Rubber Trade Scene

Fragmented OCR text hints at wartime rubber orders and mounting pressure on industry. Mentions concern over supply chains, loading, and regional capacities affecting production and regional markets. Names and clear details are unclear.

Graham Survives to Semi Final Round

Graham advances to the North and South amateur golf semi finals after defeating Joe W from Wheeling and Danforth from North Fork. He will face Quimet or Gra ham and Boskenkamp meets the other winner in Monday’s semifinal. The day featured four matches with strong play and windy conditions.

Graham Tinehurst N.C Brookline Lamenwich Havard Overness Club Toledo HR. E. Boskenkamp St. Louis Inter-1 Tiants Quimet Joe W Wheelin Plugser Newton Staten Islands Massachusettain Boskenkamp Danforth North Fork Ja l. Essere Isworth Augustus Cleveland Weberly Wolf Plas Fea

Tobay Entries Across Distances and Classes In Race Card

The page lists numerous entries for four year olds and up across mile and sprint distances. Names include Tavis Chirge Halynym and Headman among others with weights, times, and horses such as Miss Margery and Wing Pling. The dense card notes claiming races and stakes with venues and expected pace scenarios.

Shetay Parta Bulleproot My Dean Chainime Ialier Jowmol Tela Wana Stacie

Indianapolis Race Rich Stakes Offer Details

Fragmented OCR text mentions rich stakes for an Indianapolis race and a prize structure. It references April 4 and possible wagers, but the article text is garbled, with many nonsensical phrases and incomplete words. No clear names, dates, or concrete outcomes are established.

Babe Ruth leads Sox on chaotic cross country road trip

The Giants tally 4809 miles in a six thousand mile rail journey as the Sox endure misdirections and lineup shifts. Babe Ruth is referenced in New England chatter, with criticism of payrolls and one man teams.

SELEY Phet Giants Sox Stchy Hiifalo Toledo Congress Babe Ruth Boston

Waterbury Club To Get Timber From Giants

A jagged Waterbury brief reports the Giants will send timber to the Waterbury club. Named figures include manager Jud Miley and players Johnny Hoi sarker George Moyer Armstry ndigidery from the Pacific and Pilcher Jit McQuade, a Wisconsin connection to Judge McWeede.

Waterbury Club Giants York Waterbury Ieely

Baseball Results From Washington Exhibition Postponed

Wet grounds forced the postponement of the Washington exhibition game against the Nationals and Americans. Players Fillingim Dauis Glasier Woods and Stan age are listed among participants in the muddled report from Charleston.

Eneorle Charleston Nationals Roit Americans Ruelph Fillingim Dauis Glasier and Woods, Stanage

Jack Britton to Fight Here 15th

Jack Britton is announced to meet a rival welterweight contender at the city venue on April 15 for the title in dispute. The bout, promoted by the Work Fock A.C., pits Britton against a noted challenger with a history against Johnny Kad Alberts Silent Mirlin and other opponents, marking a highly anticipated clash.

Jack Britton Dick Pritt AV Urtort Bow Wurstie Canala Cagino Mrn Crossnigd Wark Fock A.C Ugele Laurette Dangerous Mat Johnny Kad Alberts Silent Mirlin Erry Mitchelin Billy Richards We Laiske

Chief Benber Aids Penn Baseball Coach

Philadelphia April 4 Chief Benber assists Penn baseball coach Phil Benber at Aklin Field daily. The veteran mentor guides pitchers and infielders, staying on the field from warmups to practice, helping the team prepare for the opening game of the year in the Skastern league with New Haven in April.

Philadelphia Supe Penne Aklin Field Albert Chieti Berder Pers Bender New Haven

Leavy Quits Ribbons Basketball Team After War Strain

Manager John Leavy announced after last night’s games that the Blue Ribbons will play one more game in Stamford before disbanding for the season. He cited ongoing financial losses of 125 and 75 dollars weekly and the inability to continue despite fielding the country’s best players.

John Leavy Leavy Stamford

Cotton Growers Grapple With Bollworm Spread

Farmers in a parish confront a light bollworm outbreak affecting about a hundred acres of cotton land near Camneay. Authorities urge stringent preventive measures to curb the pest and protect the crop.

Camneay

Allen and Palmer In Feature Bout At Armory

A. A. Allen and Bud Palmer are in first class condition for a feature bout at the Armory. Palmer seeks a decisive victory to gain prominence, while Allen remains the likely favorite. The undercard includes Young Leary, Billy Prince, and Battling Rey, with Jim Renes and Mike Dundee also listed for bouts.

Allen Palmer Armory A. A Bud Palmer Armory A. Wall Alen Bastes Yleary Billy Prince Rey Jim Renes Mike Dundee Y Devine Young Fris

Tilden and Richards Retain Indoor Crowns

William T. of Providence loses in the final rounds but wins the indoor lawn tennis doubles with Samuel Hardy of Howard Vosell to retain the indoor crown. The event includes panels from New York and Toronto with hockey leaders named and a pocket billiard challenge announced by the Crane team.

Wiliam T Providence Courtaf Armory Yester AW York Samuel Hardy Loward Voshell York Toronto Winnipeg Falcons Cnt Cnadian Ontario Hockey Association Comedius Internattional Hockey Pleasant Voyage Antwerp

Wolverhampton union seeks protection for Perkins reputation

A misread dispatch reports the Ma Tonal Amalgamated Union of Labor in Britain asking Parliament for protection of a Perkins notional leader. The piece mentions alleged con artists resembling the Bahur leader and calls for safeguarding Perkins' reputation amid mistaken identifications.

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