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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
11
In Oakland California on April 1 2 Miss Ogt. Chapital of San Francisco won the Central A A U 500 yard women's junior freestyle championship swim title yesterday.
President Heydler met with National League umpires in New York and ordered uniform enforcement of rules for the coming season. The session named assignments for opening games with O Day and Harrison in New York, McCormick and Hart in Brooklyn, Rigler and Moran in Cincinnati, and Klem and Emstie in St. Louis.
In New Haven on April 12, referee Elven David Fitzgerald and Morris Ellman faced city court for selling pools on horses. Fitzgerald was fined 380 and Ellman 600 dollars amid unsettled disputes.
New York April 12 Tay Could of the Philadelphia tennis and racquet club who has held the national amateur court tennis championship for several years successfully defended his title in the challenged round of this year's tournament at the New York Racquet and Tennis club today. He defeated the challenger J Saydam Cutting at the home club in three straight sets 8 3 6 0 6 1.
The street end sidewalks committee of the common council plans a city tour today to investigate petitions for permanent pavement in outlying districts. The committee has about 100 000 available for new paving and additional funds for paving repairs.
Harold Schwartz of 2220 East Main Street was treated after a machine veered and struck a telephone pole during a mishap on Friday morning. Doctors at Emergency Hospital reported possible internal injuries as Schwartz was moved to his aunt’s nearby home for care.
New York April 12 reports confusion over the Babe Ruth bat weight. The short line notes a 4.5 ounce bat, with other players using heavier bats around 4.5 ounces, amid questions about the “cut” and ball handling.
Thorne, a local boy, to captain the Eli rifle team after tryouts involving sixteen candidates. Matches slated include Harvard, Dartmouth, and MIT on May 10, with an Intercollegiate schedule to follow. Philadelphia opening address previews rising school spirit and Boxing uplift.
Yale Athletic Association recognizes the minor sport organization in New Haven, naming PF Lena and others as leaders. The suite covers tennis stars, upcoming games, and affiliations with the Cincinnati Nation. The piece mentions Chauncey Teague, Kama of Albany, and Miss Baker in a broad sports community update.
A short notice from Basher notes a monument in honor of great pitcher Carl Munya, with local support from Pulton residents and the Basher community. details are incomplete in the fragment.
In Cincinnati Ohio on April 12 stockholders of the Cincinnati Baseball club urged restoring season passes to Redland field and called for larger dividends. Inspectors had previously tabled a request by stockholders for the pass system return and higher payouts.
A cigarette advertisement extols Camels as a revelation with a expert blend of Turkish and domestic tobaccos. It claims Camels offer superior smoothness and allow liberal smoking without tiring the palate, encouraging readers to prefer Camels over straight tobacco.
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