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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1920
Page
7
The American hockey squad lost to Canada 0 to 4 in Olympic action. Canada dominated the game, scoring late in the second period as the U S tried to counter. Sweden earlier defeated the American team, setting up the finals for the Olympic championship.
In Chicago on April 23 Claud Hendrix and Rob Adams dueled as visitors tied it in the ninth on a late error. Flendris doubled in the third for Chicago’s lone run, then Hendrix’s grounder failed in the ninth leading to extra innings where Ringled scored for the eventual loss.
A scrambled report notes Tegers decline with a tenth straight setback as the White Sox push late. Mentions players and bases, with Chicago scoring amid miscued lines, highlighting a tight rally and defensive miscues in a chaotic box score style.
Washington reports that last year the government spent 53 cents for every $100 of revenue collected. Internal Revenue Bureau puts total collections at 1.85045 billion dollars and expenditures at 826.575 million. The statement notes the cost covers all collections and related administration, with some taxes not expected to fully offset costs.
Dublin trade news notes disruption in services and continued commercial links with Germany. A Belz line head indicates a four service schedule between Belfast Dublin and Hamburg.
The City League will organize this week for the 1020 season with six current teams and five applications for admittance. Thomas J. McCann is to be rejected as president, new secretary-treasurer and vice president chosen, and several committees formed. The Company Ki team plans to retire, and Columbus Boys Club may withdraw as manager George Rows tires of coordinating frequent duties. Other entrants named include Briceport Boys Club, Walnuts, Livon Store, Knights of Columbus, and Argo. A separate note mentions Coblenz military operations in a zone reported by The American army. Bartenders Union members vote against amalgamating with local Hotel and Restaurant unions.
April 25 Cincinnati. The champions overwhelmed Gogomin in the first inning. Daubert sparked the attack with four hits and a drive, supporting Sherdel who pitched effectively through eight innings before tiring. Ring contributed a strong relief effort for Cincinnati, while Hornsby Fournier and others added key hits as the team built a late win, with Ring taking credit for most of the runs allowed.
Vienna reports widespread stamp shortages amid wartime distress. Authorities note printers hoarded stamps and unperforated issues flood the market, forcing the government to consider drastic measures to restore supply and stamp circulation.
A fragmentary note describes a Red Men gathering held Saturday in Odd Fellow Hall with references to tribal chiefs, delegations from various lodges, and ceremonial honors. The text is corrupted but indicates a class of chiefs and tribute to important figures within the organization.
In April reports from London Madrid and New York recount events from the Allied world. Addresses honor Col Richard North in Woolsey and Hartford with governors present. Paris notes rising costs to join the French academy. Sinn Fein serenade prisoners in Wormwood Scrubs. Johnson meets with Allied Council in Rome as Near East education plans begin. Pershing to travel via the Panama Canal as an escort chaser sails ahead.
Milton achieves six world speed marks in Daytona Florida as part of a sanctioned event. The sixteen cylinder car reaches key distances including 1 4 0 0 0 meters and mile milestones with records set for the half mile and mile. Competitors and officials are noted, with all results framed by the event’s governing body.
Text fragmented. reports alleged shooting of a Providence woman by Joseph Martin of Taunton Massachusetts. Victim identified as Miss Alice Garrison. injuries described as dull wounds to neck and arm. Police investigation underway with conflicting details in the garbled OCR.
A local banquet featured Seneyd and Ww Bass among honored guests with mentions of DCH RAAT. Attendees praised community service and aided fundraising efforts for regional programs.
April 2 reports large quantities of arms and munitions uncovered by French cavalry near Hanus east of Frankfurt. The find includes weapons, equipment, and related items tied to ongoing hostilities and wartime preparations. Authorities assess potential military significance and implications for regional security.
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