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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
7
Fragmentary report outlines a boxing scenario involving Dempsey Willard and various mentions of promoters and injuries. The text is garbled, with references to Demasey, Kansan, and an observer’s critique, leaving the exact event, participants, or outcome ambiguous.
Race results from Paratoga Ty Race feature two year olds, with Bullman and Fadiola among early leaders. The Sanford Stakes for two year olds at six furlongs lists winners and also ran, with Solums and Summit among notable entries. Other races include the Bagamore Handicap for older horses, the Fifth Race for older maidens, and multiple stakes and claiming events across Ort Erie and related tracks, with names like Lunetta, Krewer, Mercury, and PhotoPlay repeated in the program.
Washington August 10 The Chinese government would be relieved of further Boxer indemnity payments under a bill reported favorably today by the Senate foreign relations committee. Senator Lodge Republican of Massachusetts announced the committee’s action.
Yesterday’s scores include Bridgeport 3 over Waterbury and Pittfield 10, Warcyster 3, Albany 2 1, New Haven 2, New York 14, Chicago 8, St Louis A, Washington, Philadelphia and Cleveland 4. Today’s schedule lists New York at Philadelphia and St Louis at Boston with several other matchups noted.
Divers searched Santa Monica Canyon eight miles from J Belton Kennedy's cottage for the weapon believed used in his Friday night slaying. District attorney to present case to the county grand jury as witnesses including Mrs Chenchain are summoned. Kennedy funeral held. attorney says more details will emerge.
Thicagt August 1 The Institute of American Meat Packers hints at cups and ribbons for livestock shows. Murdock Chicked, committee chair, urged improved livestock breeding and urged adoption of pure bred sires to remedy the situation.
A garbled report shows Soosnain defeated Robert Wi noisen 6 1 6 0 in straight sets to reach the Seabright women’s semi finals. Miss Helen Mik and Miss Lovise Williams also appear among the competitors with results listed in a choppy, sport page style, highlighting British players and the day’s matches amid a broader catalog of race results and records.
Aug 19 Berlin reports the former Kaiser is so destitute he repeats pleas for monetary help. A circular letter titled Court Alarshall of His Majesty, Kaiser and King Doorn Holland asks aid due to widespread misery. It notes daily requests for loans exceed capacity and outlines the financial strain and inability to grant funds.
Brooklyn man Bigeye Pa As 5ne, Wa Seiva fnette of Brooklyn, believed to have killed a girl named Miss Vantelia and then died by suicide. Police found the room with the body and four bullet wounds to the head. The house had been unseated since the shooting, and friends of the murdered girl questioned the motive.
Henry P Davison of J D Morgan will have an operation for tracheal issues later this week. Affected hearing and auditory nerve problems prompted the decision, with a statement noting his condition and the timing. The report also notes army strength reports and other mixed items from the period.
Kelly homers again, his nineteenth of the season in Chicago, narrowing the gap toward a National League long-standing single-season mark. Rivalry with Beep Paces remains. Williamson hit seventy-seven in 1834. The story tracks era-long pursuit since 1878 and notes the league-wide chase for a new single-season NL record.
A garbled OCR style listing of race entries, horses, weights, and terms. Names like Filly Mclaughlin, Nandiowu, War Note, Frigate Wourth, Alabama, and Royal D appear with various numbers indicating ages, weights, or odds. Many phrases are incomplete or misspelled, reflecting a damaged page segment from a historical racing column.
Babe Ruth joined his team in August and hit 10 home runs in 36 games, helping the Yankees avoid a tie series and boosting team slugging. He also drove in runs and posted a high at bat count, with early pace slowing in August and a 1920-like slump noted. Weather clear and track fast as the team looks to future games.
George Decker of Rocklaw, a former naval officer, surrendered to federal authorities in Boston on a warrant charging uttering and publishing as true a prescription for one hundred gallons of liquor, knowing it to be counterfeit. He appeared in uniform at a store, obtained liquor, and had it delivered near the navy yard, pleaded not guilty before a state commissioner, and was bondedin for a hearing.
Federal Judge Relsman vacated a temporary order allowing Public Service Railway to raise fares from seven to eight cents with transfers. A new hearing is scheduled for August 16.
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