Pootatuck Yacht Club hosts largest Connecticut meet to date
More than 100 swimmers compete at Stratford's Pootatuck Yacht Club with 117 entrants. The event features two state championships for men and women, plus six open events and a 100 yard backstroke handicap for women. Notable entrants include Frank Mullen, Jack Hart, Isabel Lesciewicz, Marion Bloomer, Aldona Schavinsky, Emilie Czynski, and Jane Czynski from Liberty Pier and Board of Recreation, among others.
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Pootatuck
Benent
Liberty J Pier
Naugatuck
Bridgeport
George Murdock
Pleasure Beach
Jack Porter
Board of Recreation
Dick Oppel
Liberty Pier
Frank Mullen
Jack Hart
George
Savin Rock
Georgie Anderson
Pacific Coast
Lesclewics
Bavin Fock
Marion Blomer
Aldonn Schavinsky
Board of Recreation and Mana “Yard
Torrington
Czyn‘cki
Emilie
Misa Jane
Liberty Pier Association
Connecticut
Isabel Lesciewicz
Marion Bloomer
Grace Kemple
Anna Gain
New Haven
Anna Baum
Lesclewicz
Miss Schavinsky
Czynski
John Braslin
Bonds
Clarence Muller
Milford
Richard Oppel
G. Murdock
Pleasure Bench
Baker
J. Kennady
P. Kennedy
W. Horte
C. McNulty
T. Miller
C. Casey
D. Cheaman
E. Cannon
J. Reilly
P. Leeser
G. Cahill
R. Duberg
P. Rappeport
C. Behilling
T. Custerel
J. Morris
A. Sullivan
Squires
J. Bentie
Compo Beach
Edna York
T. Costerer
W. Wertz
BR. Duberg
T. Ratterport
J. Beattie
Granit
C. Muller
W. G. Murcock
Lyons
J. Porter
Emilie Czynski
Jane Cagneki
Dorothy Bloomer
Kellogg Centes Plan Has Failed To Reach Accord
The conference delegates report partial agreements on limiting cruisers and submarines but fail to resolve how to cap total tonnage while preserving armament flexibility. American, British, and Japanese positions diverge on cruiser types and numbers, prompting adjournment for government review and a push for an earlier meeting to seek a broad limitation of auxiliary naval vessels and broader economy.
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United States
British Empire
Japan
Fire Insurance Rate Reduction Affects Bridgeport
New England Insurance exchange announces a October 1 rate revision lowering residential property premiums in Bridgeport and across Connecticut. Six rates replace the old schedule. near hydrants and stations see decreases while properties beyond 600 feet of hydrants or over a mile from a fire station retain the prior rate. The change stems from the National Board of Fire Underwriters reclassifying areas from Bridgeport’s former class B. In other news, political meetings draw large crowds, Cannon endorsement discussions grow heated, and Judge Stoddard pledges a nonpartisan approach while vowing to stay active to aid the town. The next Town committee gathering is set for September 8.
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Bridgeport
New England Insurance Exchange
Connecticut
National Board of Fire Underwriters
River Street
Cannon
Smith
William A. Ford
Stoddard
Robert C. Stoddard
Lawrence T. Gallagher
Bert Stone
Bach
Robert T. Fulton
Highland Avenue
Henry 8. Ryan
Naugatuck Avenue
Edward F. Harris
Devon
J. W. Kingsbury
H. L. Green
Danbury Police Clear Suspect in Gangster Case
Danbury police identified Vincent Feririse as Scarface Tony Mullo of Waterbury but proved he was not the Waterbury gangster after Waterbury police informed local officers Mullo was in Waterbury. Feririse, stabbed Monday, was wounded and jailed on assault charges. Granalte and Feririse await hearing in Danbury City Court.
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Danbury
Vincent Feririse
Scarface
Tony Mulla
Waterbury
Mullo
Feririse 4
Feririse
Frank Granalte
Connecticut
Granalre
Weissmuller Sets New 200 Yard Freestyle Record in Detroit
Johnny Weissmuller of the Illinois Athletic Club swims at the Detroit Boat Club meet and breaks the world record for the 200 yard freestyle long course, finishing the distance in 2 minutes 1 second. The event marks a landmark performance at the outdoor gathering in Detroit.
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Detroit
Associated Press
Johnny Weissmuller
Illnois Athletic Club
Detroit Boat Club
Byreke
Bridgeport Man Held For Killing Old Folks In Beasley Case
Meriden police probe a fatal shooting at 96 Fulton Street involving a man dubbed Old Folks and Allen Beasley of Memphis. Beasley died after a quarrel over a woman named Billa Braxton. Old Folks, Elis Braxton, and John Parker were arrested. Beasley had been acquitted earlier in self defense. Police chase leads to Newark and Norwalk as they pursue an arrest warrant for Old Folks.
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Allen Beasley
Twentynix
Memphis
Tenn
Fulton Street
Beasley
Billa Braxton
Meriden
Elle Braxton
John Parker
Elis Ive
Superior Court
Lexington Avenue
Ofohn Spears
Aliss
Miloar
Ghostly apparition spooks Stratford pond crowd at night
Stratford police on ghost duty viewed the phosphorescent water and moonlight as possible causes for a ghostly display above Beach’s pond. Irving Perkins and Harold T Leavenworth of Central High and Inst State Chemisal offered explanations, disputing marsh gas as the culprit.
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Beach's Pond
Irving Perkins
Science and Chemistry
Central High School
Inst
Harold T. Leavenworth
al King
Mr. Leavenworth
Uncertain Phosphorescent Mist Shrouds Pond Evidence
The report cites Mr. Perkins and State Chemist Leavenworth offering explanations for a glowing mist over a pond. They suggest a bank of mist formed by condensation could reflect phosphorescent gleam from water, with a light moon reflection or gentle wind producing the strange sight.
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Maraha
Perkins
Leavenworth
Mr. Perkins
Lashar's Sailors Lose Money and Two Girls Held
Stamford August 4 The Associated Press reports Elsie Pierce and Florence Williams both of Brooklyn were arrested after two sailors claimed their money was stolen while they were taken out from Lashar's yacht Ramna. Walter B. Lashar Bridgeport cruiser commodore of Pequet Yacht Club led a party on cruise.
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Lashar
Stamford
Associated ‘ Press
Elsie Pierce
Florence Williams
Brooklyn
N.Y
Walter BR. Lashar
Bridgeport
Mr. Lashar
Jarvis Williams
Harvey Hubbell
Ramna
Pequet Yacht Club
Pequet
Giants Lineup Upgrade: Cohen and Levy for Fall Roster
Cincinnati Aug 4 The Giants plan final season additions with pitcher Levy alias Leroy from Charlotte and infielder Andy Cohen from Buffalo. Manager McGraw, back from a southern swing, said both will join during the West tour and help drive the Giants toward financial success. Levy has won numerous South Atlantic games and impressed on his recent scouting run.
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Cincinnati
Giants
John McGraw
Zake Levy
Aliad Jack Leroy
Charlotte
Andy Cohen
Buffalo
Messie
Levy
Cohen
Giante
Leroy
McGraw
South
Mac
Charlotte Hornets
Irish Jock Reardy Leroy Faces New York Move
A reputation dubbed Irish Jock Ever Reardy Leroy follows a Jersey native as he shifts from the Selly circuit to New York. The man’s identity varies between Irish Leroy and Jewish Levy, reflecting a complex, evolving persona as he relocates.
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Reardy Leroy
New York
Jersey
Sid Terris to Face Phil McGraw August 24
New York reports Sid Terris the lightweight contender signed to meet Phil McGraw of Detroit in a ten round bout set for August 24 at Ebbetta. McGraw last fought Jammy Mandell in Detroit losing on points over ten rounds. The card includes two supporting ten rounders and other bouts at popular prices.
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New York
Sid Torvis
Zuby Goldstein
Phil McGraw
Detroit
Ebbetta Tiga
McGraw
Jammy Mandell
Hartford Golfers Win In Race Brook Tourney
New Haven reports a Connecticut Golf Association one day event at Race Brook Country Club. Winners include R Grant Hartford for low age double, J Sill Hartford for 18 holes net 73, G H Hibbler Hartford 64 in low gross, J A McArthur New Haven 65, and M Hibbler Hartford 131 in low net 36 holes with Patience and Grant also noted.
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New Haven
Hartford
Connecticut Golf Association
Race Brook Country Club
R. Grant
J. Sill
G. H. Hibbler
J. A. McArthur
G. Smart
G. H. Gamble
M. Hibbler
F. G. Patience
RR. Grant
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Pootatuck Yacht Club
Stratford Club
Lillian Stein
Frances Denese
Doris Harned
Helen Lesciewicz
Alice Wilkinson
Natalie Anderson
Lawrence Baum
Elliot
T. Tracey
Compo Beach Life Guards
J. Breslin
J. Kennedy
W. Foulin
J. Portar
E. Lyons
Kellogg
Johnny Weismuller
Stratford Police
M’graw
Sid Terris
Phil M'Graw
Race Brook
Mary Garden
Margery Bailey
Ed Wagner
Forest Hills
Trabello
Richard Bartelomey
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