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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1925

Page

28

AVY Heads to Attend Launching of Plane Carrier

Washington dispatch reports on a presidential party traveling to the shipyard for the launching of a plane carrier. The delegation includes Secretary of the Navy and high-ranking admirals, traveling from Washington to the New York Shipbuilding Company plant for ceremonies. Members of the House Naval Committee were expected to join.

AVY Washington Serrie Ran E Joof Cay Rie New York Shipbindhng Company Cerepionies Inelus T. Troughs Robinson Pata Flerle Adieriat Vpoenes Rieck Katinaan Thieret Guy Burrage Meitert Gherar Ghevardi Crumatder Roberh dGhosindley Ean Janes Pennsylvania Uouse Naval Home Mittes

Elks Annual Ball Grand March Plans Nearing

Past Exalted Euler and Mrs. Michie W Hey will lead the grand march at the Pridesport Lodge annual ball Easter Monday night in the ballroom of the hotel. An extensive committee roster includes Thomas Keegan as general chair and numerous names across reception, floor, and coordinating committees. Music by multiple orchestras will begin after a late dinner.

Euler Michie W. Hey Pridesport Lodge P.O. Bate Harteford New Springfield Worcester York Thomas Keegan Clifford Ff. Weman Et- Joon Walla

Five Arrested in Westport Held as Auto Violators

Five men were arrested in Westport on auto violation charges. Reports list names including John Bearovieh and Finnegan among those charged, with violations ranging from speeding to lack of registration. Police conducted arrests after checks found two major offenses and three minor auto violations.

Westport Wlatport Werrsia Kiess

All New England Shippers Benefit by New System

The report notes improvements for shippers across New England under a new system. It highlights projected cost reductions and streamlined processes for regional freight and transportation operations.

New England

Staples High School ends season with eleven wins

Staples High School completed its season with eleven victories in nineteen games played mostly on the Yale 0. A. court. The squad traveled to Storrs for the state scholastic tournament, losing to Doen River High School for the championship. Starleigh Huck led scoring with 129 points, 44 field goals and 41 free throws, averaging about seven per game. Three players graduate, Starleigh, Dickson, and Laurrurt.

Westport Staples High School Haa Yoo Storrs Staples Doen River High School Ch C Darlin Huck

Football Hazard Warns Baseball Prospects

A Dallas scout argues football harms baseball players and urges young athletes to focus on baseball. He cites Chick Gagnon’s knee injury and notes teams groom successors, cautioning that football risks derail future pro baseball careers. The veteran players defend the college game, while the scout says young men with pro aims should avoid football to protect their value and longevity.

Dallas Tex Chick Gagnon Holy Cross Chick Gagnon Gagnett

Olympic champs find real haven in U S

The article notes that the last three winners of the Olympic 1504-meter event now represent the United States, with their original countries cited. It mentions athletes such as Alber Hit and A. N. Strode as former champions, and references past American successes in the 112 games at Storkhohn including Deerlesa Mel Sheppard who won the 1560 in 1908.

United States Panya Nauro Cours Paria Othe Alber A. N . Strode Antwerp Jackson Brat Storkhohn Deerlesa Mel" Sheppard

Chasing Outlaw Baseball Club Manager Conflict

A murky OCR fragment mentions YAL and Douglas in relation to baseball management and a World Series context. It references league members including Te Basa, Laurez, Mexico, and Bart Mara, with an East Main Street department store owner, all amid unclear announcements and allegations.

Elu Manarement Chase Wat Douglas Th Basa Laurez Mexico Bart Mara

Mike McTigue Plans Title Fights After Hand Surgery

Mike McTigue, world heavyweight champion, said he will be ready in about weeks to meet challengers including Tom Gibbons, Gene Tunney, Paul Merienbach, and Jack Delaney. He explained his inactivity stemmed from a broken right hand that never fully mended after the Batting Sid bout in 1928 but added a successful operation and ongoing treatments have restored the hand.

Sew York Mike Mee Tieue Wshd Tom Gibbons Gene Tunney Paul Merienbach Jack Delaney McTigue Sound Ag

Syracuse Track Squad Narrowed for South Trip

Syracuse coach Tom Keane trims the squad for a southern tour, with 4 players currently in training at Sims Hall and 5 more to be chosen via time trials. Names like Proudiock, Carpenter, Middleton, Gottlieb, Elliott Case, Orr, Butterfield compete for sprints, hurdles, and distance events, while Chestey from Niagara is sidelined by a back injury.

Syracuse Orange Tom Keane Sims Hall Keane Chet Bowman Chick Josephs Proudlock Sokoski Cooke Pete Proudiock Carpenter Middleton Tiius Gottlieb F Elliott Case Oath Keane Pete Orr Butterfield Carl Biggs Whitney Prindle Brookfield Niagara

Pirates Owner Barney Dreyfuss Seeks Pennant Charm

Barney Dreyfuss, owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, left Colorado Springs for Pittsburgh after a brief stay. He said his ball club is in fine condition and predicted the Pirates would contend for pennant honors this season.

Colorado Springs Celo Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburch Dreyfuss

Washington 10 Defend Title As Crew Champions

Washington University crew vows to defend its intercollegiate title at Poughkeepsie on April 11 against California. Coach Callow reports a slow spring, exam disruptions, and uncertain form as key rowers compete for the varsity slots on a four mile course.

Washington Bremmerton Wash University of Washington Poughkeepsie University of California Oakland Russell Callow Darwin Melanest Athletic Board of Control California Callow Ulbrickeer Sanford Matthews Condon Luft Maione Walling Durton Melther Kaith Kerns Hart Sanju Callen Lake Washington Don Great Morcom Blethon Rob Butler

Racing Results and Entries from the Day’s Card

The meet features multiple races with purses from 600 to 1200, including a first race for four year olds and up at one mile and seventy rods. Winners and placings include War Winner at 11.40, MH R60, J. Pertergast. Blue Bell at 4.80. Time 1:45.1. Other events list Sunbow, MaanikiIn LF, Olympaid, Restful among entrants. third race Malvern and Madam Vennia placed, with Acceleration and Time 3Hb among runners. Fourth through seventh races show various horses and odds, with Teapot and Iris Magia noted among midcard entries and a $1,200 pursed event for claiming three-year-olds. Continuous entries include many named horses, jockeys, and times across the program.

Griffin J.pertergast Biston Blue Bell G. Juhnson Cime Alarse John Gerald Faat Boy Q. Basch Jay Mac Pow Steel Sunbow Gris Hackamore Lot Hoagland Louis Corbett Malvern Schaeffer Lampo McHugh Miss Hiania G. Joe Patton Markson Golden Red Helen of Troy Dotor Glenn Elemental Kreedom Xatcaun Shewy St. Valentina Myrtle Belle Polynesia Tehing Fool Lady Giessen Brute Iris Magia George’ de Mar Harlan Tidalgo Tev Grardan Hlftel Dirrre Ape Ward Mila Furlong al Boyd Dancing Foot Vete Jeanar Prajanus Lexington Maid Owasco Superbum Fairward Gt. Parved Wanna Juno Toodles Stoma Cloud Roller Tarrayce T Bear John Overton Warren Lynch Leks Sal

Advertising and the Newspaper Age

In early communities readers relied on word of mouth as news and trade. The text argues modern advertising as the key driver of change, asserting newspapers spread information quickly and effectively, and that good newspaper advertising pays for itself, enabling small ventures to grow into big enterprises.

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