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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
11
Charley Beecher, featherweight champion of New York's East Side, remains loyal to his name on trunks as he advances in pro boxing after a swift rise from amateur success. The Jewish fighter trains intensely amid growing buzz of a rising career and fan interest.
April 15 dispatch from Francisco reports a Labor Council meeting where a delegate urged a full investigation into the mutch company word sling, noting the box advertised fewer matches than present. Sacramento report cites patience as sheriff Manfard pursues a lumber yard torch incident.
April Strug of Wess described a ferocious bulldog guarding a drug stove being robbed. Strug recalled Tony Heintz spending time scratching the dog’s back. Tony was arrested and contested the charges.
The fragment references an April 14 incident involving a loco and individuals named Tomer Lols and Watgin. Details are incomplete, but shows an early accident report tone with unnamed witnesses and a person aged 81 mentioned as involved or observing.
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