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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
17
Fragmentary notice mentions Fairfield Avenue and Bridgefort area with rental terms and room preferences. Reads like a classified housing ad with ideas of ground, rent, tenancies, and second story apartment offerings.
Detroit Tigers edge Athletics 7 to 1 in an overtime affair amid a scoring flurry. Key hits came from Vanell and Hale with strong pitching support from Husty and Johnson as Philadelphia-anchored lineup sparks a decisive win.
A garbled historic sports column recounts long careers and notable feats by baseball players over 16 years. It highlights Johnson's 1913 performances, consecutive scoreless innings, strikeouts, and famous games against the Yankees and White Sox, noting endurance and pitching prowess amid era lore.
A garbled OCR note mentions Bevil G D Rudd preparing for Olympic trials, with scattered references to coaches, teams, and venues. The fragmented text includes names like Leviathan, McGovern, and various institutions, but many parts are unreadable.
Anxious anticipation surrounds the afternoon tennis match between French and the Anzacs. The report highlights the players’ strengths, past performances, and the likely impact of wind and condition on the court as both sides prepare for a pivotal singles and doubles setup.
Fragmented report references Pie Traynor starring at third for the Pirates with scattered notes on players, fans, and game context. Text is garbled but centers on team dynamics, manager mentions, and a proposed matchup.
Local report notes H and C W Road heads seek to extend bonds with a 70 vote. Voters consider additional financing amid district needs and ongoing projects. Sparse readable names appear among scattered lines. The article blends administrative details with unclear procedural notes.
The article portrays President Coolidge as an expert on football rules, citing contemporaries like Flo Davis and Walter Wipper. It discusses Coolidge’s involvement in gridiron debates, references to Yale and Princeton figures, and notes his campaign-era activity influencing the sport’s administrative decisions.
The team extends their winning streak to nine games under coach Stafford with decisive play and strong defense dominating the matchup. Breshin AI provides standout performance, contributing key points and leadership.
Unclear text shows nurses faced consequences over head coverings at a hospital. The garbled lines reference on duty staff, disciplinary actions, and hospital routines, but specifics and context are not readable. Amount of legible content is minimal and names or dates cannot be confirmed.
Washington outlines how wartime rush to overseas markets gave way to practical foreign trade guidance from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. It emphasizes that profitable overseas dealings require careful market understanding, pricing, and logistics rather than romantic adventure, with Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover guiding the reform and a focus on helping American businesses assess where and how to export.
State of Connecticut Bridgeport district probate court on August 13 1923 orders hearing and determination of the administrators application to sell real estate belonging to the estate of Felix Lyman Bridgeport deceased. The court directs notice to interested parties to appear by August 16 1923 and publish the order in a circulating newspaper. Judge Paul L Meller.
A period of notices lists several deaths and funeral arrangements. Joseph Coskey of Fairfield, obituary Aug 14 1923, with service Aug 16 at 9 am from Cedar Road residence and St Thomas Church, interment at Stiles St Thomas cemetery. Glendora Conover of New York died Aug 15 1923, with funeral details to be announced. friends invited. Teresa Giuliana, 29, of Mount Vernon, funeral from Fair Street residence with service at nearby church and burial at cemetery. Additional notices include Gaulian, Speer, Nay lor, and Tividgeport deaths with scheduled attendances and church services. exact details vary by residence and date.
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