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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1923

Page

9

Fairfield Legion Nine Rapidly Getting In Shape

April 16 Special describes Fairfield American Legion nine forming for the season. Many former Legion and Fairfield A A players return, with high school talent joining. Manager John A. Donaldson assembles a likely lineup, filling in for retiring Arthur J. Bennett at first base. Expected contributors include Beirne, Moran, Walters, Leahey, Murby, Cavanaugh, Watson, Risley, Brotherton, Dailing, and others to form a competitive infield and pitching staff.

Fairfield Air Horne Fairfield American Legion Nine Fairfield A. A Legion Legion Nine John A. Donaldson Arthur J. Bennett Fairfield A Pete Beirne Jecal Dean Black Rock Sitson Walker Mills Moran Morat Bridgeport Jimmie Walters Jack Leahey Taut Murby Sud Dim Cavanaugh Harold Watson Everett Brotherton Bob Dalling Harry Sere Gwan George Risley Donaldson Fistes Mills Wateher Dack Leake Beirne Murphy Caval Yeu Watsen- Yy vatfield—Brotherton Dailine Alnore

Daubert Ready to Play Baseball Again

Cincinnati Ohio April 16 Dalbert veteran fret base man of the Cincinnati Nationals has arrived to start practice with the Reds. He says he believes Lam eying to have another great year in baseball and that he never felt better. He expects to be ready to start playing within a week.

Cincinnati Ohio Duke Dalbert Cincinnati Nationals Reds Lam Messid

Colgate Announces 1939 Colgate Tennis Schedule

Colgate University in Hamilton announces tennis schedule for a New England trip with Amherst Worcester and Holy Cross labeled as opponents. The lineup includes matches at Williams Williamstown Amherst Worcester Springfield Syracuse St Lawrence Union Cornell and Springfield with dates in April May and June.

Hamilton Colgate University Scheol Afanager Eigt Grant New York City Tdes New England Sigms Ambherst Worcester Tress Cross Avilliems Williamstown Aherst Amherst

Tigers vs Boston U pistol shoot results compared

Princeton marksmen faced Boston University in a telegraphic pistol shoot with Princeton scoring 3,933 to Boston's 1,883. The match occurred in Wyo on a Friday, with Princeton feared by Boston before the results.

Wston Princeton Boston University Inceton Besto

Latest Arrival in McCann Camp Beats Pace Expectations

Hank Leasure joins Gene McCann's camp as a top incoming pitcher. He was a key member of the local combine last year and expects to perform at a similar level this season.

McCann Hanke Leasure Gene McCann Leasure DcCann Hank

Cardinals lose Flack and Myers to injuries at start

ST. LOUIS April 16 Manager Branch Rickey said the Cardinals will begin the season without Outfielders Flack and Myers due to leg injuries. TOLEDO April 18 President Bresnahan of the Toledo club announced the purchase of catcher George E. Lee from Indianapolis.

ST. Louis Branch Rickey St. Louis Nationals Cardinals Flack and Myers Toledo. G Bresnahan Toledo American Association George E. Lee Indianapolis

Freak Pitching Banned in American Association

Chicago April 11 reports that all freak pitching deliveries including the shine ball emery ball and spitball will be prohibited in the American Association this season. President Blickey announced the rule and umpires will meet Wednesday to receive assignments for the opening on Thursday.

Chicago Blickey

Cuno Government Backs Hughes Proposal in Ruhr Debate

Berlin April 11 AP report says Foreign Minister Juzthew Jay Baron Von Rosenberg advanced Germany’s position on reparations in the Reichstag. He urged definite reference to experts and noted broad support for Secretary Hughes plan. The discussion follows Ruhr crisis tensions and gains momentum from ICC resolution in Rome.

Berlin Associaed + Press Juzthew Jay Baron von Rosenberg Reichstag Germany Ruhr Baron von Liesenberg Cunn Jjughes International Chamber of Commerce Rome

Real Estate Transfers Listed in Local Mortgage Records

A series of warranty deeds and realty transfers are recorded, naming multiple buyers and properties. Notable entries include Dee Abel Rabinowitz to Samuel Golds on Cleveland avenue for 2 dollars, and James Nolan Jr to James Nolan on Brooks street, with various others tied to Woodside, Ridgewood, and Stillman streets. The list shows numerous conveyances involving individuals and banks, reflecting a busy realty market.

Abel Rabinowitz Samuel Golds Resity Cleveland Avenue Andrew Stamatis Jobin A. Stamatis Elberty Street Willabeth Dolinsky Woodside Avenue TSAA Que Meyer Herman Deseph Maptenouille Franklin Be. Derry Mayenard Ridgewood Avenue Elmer EB. Grumman Frans Campbell Stillman Street James Nolan,Jr Jamce Nolan Brooks Street Mechanics and Farmers Banx Elizabeth Dolinsky Fannie Frank Anna Dzurenda Wallett Street Ernest BE. Palmer Envy

Oxford Runners Face Test in Penn Relay Meet

Oxford University hopes Morgan and a strong slate of stars deliver in Franklin Field events at the Penn Relay carnival on April 7 and 24. Contenders include Hicks, Hubbard, Desch, and Lever, with many intercollegiate and conference champions among the entrants from Penn, Cornell, Princeton, and others.

Oxford Athletica University of Pennsylvania Pranklin Field Fenile Morgan Oxford University England Uim Hussle Thumpson Adamiston Chen Tecomey Cracory Dash Legeney Lafarciie Invercelegiace Chaimpion Lovejoy Mokau Princetos Yale Erwin Kansas Agricultural College Missouri Elituh University i J Carefu Clark Johns Hopkins Lever Pennsylvania le~ Coney Puch Havers Garrard Treman Cornell Thompson Princeton Xlerzick Boston Desch Notre Dame Servie Mubbard Chan Fubbard Gourdin Wubbard Rowe Uival Brooker Michigan Sheri and Owen Ioint Ava Enteren

Opening Day Glory and Baseball Echoes of 1923

Grantland Rice surveys opening day drama and seasonal fatigue, praising stars like Hornsby and Hoover while weighing pitcher technique and fielding feats. He recalls 1922 records and timeless clashes, centering on power hitting, defensive prowess, and the sport’s enduring mythic aura.

Ban Unable to Attend New Stadium Dedication

Chicago reports Ben Johnson of the American Jendue will miss the dedication of the new Yan ime sanctuary in New York due to influenza. Opening season umpire segments announced include York-fivans and Volmea. Philadelphia-Owene and Wallin. St. Louis-tineen and Orme.

Chicago Artiel Influensza Ben Johnson Jendue Yanime Sanctit New York York Fivans Volmea Philadelphia Owene Wallin St. Louis Tineen Sand Orme

Simple Lifes and Cult Slogan in Early Followers Group

A fragment notes a small cult linked to the Grec philosopher Gurdjieff and describing an institute for holistic human development. It mentions a large tent, gardens, livestock, and a self-sufficient community with no servants, led by Madame and organized as a family-like group.

Alice Lang Reneta Dee Neesen Curdjieff Constantinople London Abund- Gar

Mystic commune in the forest spurs tales of ritual life

A description of a secluded group living in a forest retreat where art, health, and meditation mix with exotic furnishings. The setting features white robes, outdoor gardens, and a salon with rare rugs. A reader is led to imagine a chamber of mystic study and hypnotism, resembling a scene from Arabian Nights. Smuggling of German wines into New York is also noted.

Prkice Atle Ta Monsieur Crurcjleig Rome Orient Great Forest

Vermont forests to be preserved at Middlebury college campus

The rejection of Joseph Battell's offer to make 3900 acres of the Green Mountains a national park leaves Middlebury College as owner or controller of about 81000 acres of mountain land. The article notes Battell valued scenery over timber and his opposition to automobiles, while the college plans to manage part of the tract for forestry and preserve much in primeval state.

Middlebury Congress Joseph Battell Middlebbury Green Mountain Range Middlebury College United States Lincoln Warren Battell Paul Dwight Moody Destruc Vermont Lille Forestry Bre Inn Ariqelebury College Retel Aau School of English

United Shoe Workers debate replacing 1500 strikers

Lynn Massachusetts April 1 The merit of the United Shoe Workers remains in the factories as a clash with the Amalgamated Shoe Workers America continues The six joint council met to decide on the 1500 Goodyear and heel workers still on strike today Grapes cover many acres Berlin April 16 a trade journal reports vineyards totaling about 24 816 599 acres Europe holds 92 7 percent of world vineyards with Italy leading at 42 82 percent Spain second France third Germany marginal at 1 0 percent The report notes shifting vineyard patterns across Europe and Asia minor influence

Lynn Mass United Shoe Workers Amalgamated Shoe Workers America Goodyear Berlin Tradt Europe

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