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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1925
Page
12
Washington dispatch reports a high level Navy delegation will attend the launching of a plane carrier at the New York Shipbuilding Company. The party includes Secretary of the Navy Newt Robison and several admirals, plus Mrs. Hear Admiral and other officials. Members of the House Naval Mites will be in the party.
Past Exalted Euler and Mrs. Michie W. Hey will lead the grand march at the Pridesport Lodge ball Easter Monday night in the ballroom of the hotel. An extensive list of attendees and committees includes Thomas Keegan as chairman, with a large guest roster from Worcester York and nearby areas. Orchestras are booked to play late into the night with dinner served at 11 30.
Five people were arrested in Westport on auto violations. Police said two involved faced motor vehicle law charges, three others on related offenses. Names and details were not fully clear in the report.
A brief item reports that a new transportation system would aid New England shippers. It cites general support from industry figures and mentions expected efficiency gains without detailing the mechanism or names.
Westport April 5 Staples High School closes its season with eleven victories in nineteen contests. Most games were at the Yale Bowl court here with one trip to the state scholastic tournament at Storrs where Doane River High School beat Staples for the title. Starleight, Dickson and Laururdt graduate, leaving Huck as top scorer with 129 points. Opponents scored 286 points against Staples.
A Dallas scout argues football harms baseball players citing Chick Gagnon’s lingering knee injury. He says the Dallas club is grooming a replacement but warns young stars to avoid football to protect professional baseball careers. The piece laments college football enthusiasm and urges players to stick to baseball if they aim for high salaries.
The article notes that the last three winners of the Olympic 1504-meter event are now representing the United States though their original countries were different. It mentions Panya Nauro and others and recalls champions from Antwerp and Storkhohn, including Deerlesa Mel Sheppard, who won the 1560 in 1908 as the last U S victor in that event.
A chaotic report states Chase was named managing figure of the Outlaw Baseball Club amid rumors of league ties and notable executives from Douglas and Laurez. The piece mentions political backers and aDepartment store owner, claiming a broad network across towns and a controversial reshuffle within the Cactus League.
April 5 MIKE M'TIGUE world heavyweight champion said in a statement he would be ready in about weeks to meet challengers including Tom Gibbons Gene Tunney Paul Merienbach Jack Delaney and others. He blamed inactivity on a broken right hand from the 1928 bout with Batting Sid but reports a successful operation and treatments have restored strength.
Syracuse coach Tom Keane trims the sprint and distance lineup for a southbound trip April 13. Ten men remain in training at Sims Hall with five more to be chosen in time trials. Key events include Proudiock in the sprints and Carpenter in the 80 yard dash, Middleton in the mile, and Gottlieb and Tiinus in the long distances. Chestey, Niagara high and low hurdles champion, cannot join due to a back injury.
Barney Dreyfuss owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates departed Colorado Springs for Pittsburgh after a brief stay. He stated his team is in good condition and predicted the club will contend for pennant honors this season.
Washington University crew aims to defend its intercollegiate title at Poughkeepsie against California on April 11 despite being four weeks behind last year’s training. Coach Callow and manager Melanest cite exam disruptions and rough water on Lake Washington. lineup shuffles continue as they chase a top-four boat performance.
Race card lists numerous stakes events from two-year-olds to four-year-olds and up at one mile to five furlongs. Notable entries include War Winner 107 Griffin 11.40, Sunbow 175 Gris in Hackamore, MaanikiIn LF, Malvern 112 Schaeffer, Kind names like Hoagland, J. Pertergast, G. Johnson, and Patton. Several purses range from 600 to 7,500 with times from 1:02 to 1:50 and multiple related entrants.
The article argues that advertising drives modern change from agriculture to manufacturing and home life. It claims newspapers spread world news daily, with word of mouth too slow, and asserts that well crafted newspaper advertising costs little and pays off, helping big enterprises grow from modest starts.
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