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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1921
Page
9
The East claimed the U S soccer crown defeating Scullini Steal Eleven of St Louis before about 7 000 fans in a National Challenge Cup match played on a wet field with poor conditions.
The Holstein cow known across the United States as a prized asset valued at $35,000, Champion Cow died from Mitch fever in Wisconsin. Billie Gerben enderveld Le Kol attended the animal, listed among notable Holstein breeders and dairy stock, with services noting her 16 years of life and impact on the Wisconsin livestock community.
National standings show Bowen leading with 1 win in the second sale as Philadelphia and Brooklyn shift positions across major cities. Teams like New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati Washington and Detroit appear in daily schedules with games today listed in various venues. The text also notes a personnel change at Griften related to the Gabian Electric Cable Company of Yankers, with Kan stepping into a master role.
BY THOM. SL. CUMBISKEY, NEW YORK, APRIL 1. Kealoha, a twenty year old Hawaiian swimmer, rises as a rival to Duke Kahanamoku. Reports from Adelaide, Australia show him clocking 104 yards in 42 1-5 seconds, signaling a season that may crown a new international sprint champion. Norman Ross also looms, but Kealoha challenges the long reign of the Duke while Hawaii continues to produce top swimmers amid fierce national interest in the sport.
In an open tennis tournament at White Sulphur Springs on April 1, top qualifier Rumagae from the south advanced to the semi finals after a win over Stanly Diner of Tuxedo. Throckmorton beat Carleton Shatter 8 6 2 8 6 2, with Merriman and Major also advancing in the lower bracket. In women's singles Mrs Lorillard Spencer of New York defeated Mrs B C Shost after a first round setback for Mrs Lord of Southampton, who defaulted due to an ankle injury.
Today entries list first race for two year olds at four furlongs with horses Stela Ax Uncertainty Friars Rush Miles Dare Jil Dethimar Rosa Lee Quick Run and more. Second race for three and up at two miles lists Jack of Spanes John Douglas Hard Banking Bronze Hagle Miss McGille Hai Mac and others. Third race features four year olds and up six furlongs with Pickwick Joy Old Rosebud and others. Fourth race shows classic handicap for three year olds one mile led by Baby Grand Night Raider Mythology Polly Ann General Agramonte Altillito. Fifth race lines truncated with Blate purse note.
Cleveland over Detroit 12 to 3 behind a dominant early burst and multiple home runs. Hitching in key innings, Smith, Sewell, Gardner, and Coveleskie powered the scoring while Holling struggled on the mound for Detroit.
Charles Axman, owner on Logan Street, sues the city of Bridgeport in superior court over grade change and widening of Tegan Street. He says a portion of 11 lawn was taken and $887.25 was spent on a retaining wall. He claims no notice of plans or hearings and seeks $1,500.
The Connecticut Electrical Manufacturer Company files in Superior Court against Bridgeport seeking relief from a tax assessment of 16 352 dollars on property listed at 218 800 dollars. The relief board refused a reduction, and the tax commissioner raised the figure. The case references other city standings and weather-affected events.
STATE COLLEGE April 11 Penn State defeated Harvard 61 to 56 in a dual track meet on a fast track. Key events included mile and 70 yard races, with notable performances by Hershien Meek Ourangr Sundial 2d and Plibberis Gibbet. Five races featured claiming entries for older horses and up, with various horses listed in top placements and purses noted.
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