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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1920

Page

6

Moosers to Report Today as Albany Tryouts Loom

Pitcher Andy Collins and infielder Mac McGoorty join Moosers for tryouts against Albany scheduled today. Two 2:15 PM starts, with a possible makeup doubleheader in September. Weather and late notes from manager Ed Wrish and secretary Jimmy Kelley noted amid a busy, rain-affected schedule.

Andy Collins Mac McGoorty Albany Moosers Ed Wrish Teds WeColns New York X ‘Young Ceen Interaadlee TSENG Wil Pital Jimmy Kelley Idie Hartford Pete Rand Pesenufacturing Company Roberts Waxingtonian Washington, D. C

Visit to Saybrook Planned by St Charles Church Group

A church meeting at St Joseph's Hall Barnum avenue and cercline street set plans for a August visit to Saybrook Connecticut for Rev James V Hussion's guests. Committees led by Trandis P Durizas and John J pemeay will arrange travel details with members Stephen F Farie John Moran and others inviting Columans Ancient Order of Hibernians St Joseph's T S B association and Athen's Sons of Freedom to send representatives.

Ges St Charles St. Jaeoseph's Barnum Avenue Cercline Street Sbrook Conn James Osci ‘Tation Trandis P. Durizas Pehairman John Japemeay Columans Aalent Order of Hivernians St. Joseph's T. S., & B. Association Atuien’ Sons of Freedom Sand Saybrook

One-Armed Man Described After Window Incident

A one-armed man named James Krones, 92 Grafton, described himself late at night as he wandered Fairfield Avenue near 11780. He allegedly struck a display window at Sayer Hat Store, creating a large hole, before a police officer intervened and detained him.

James Krones Grafton Fairfield Avenue Pleerattie Eome Bridgeror Atverbury

Three Dead in Trolley Auto Collision Near Port Clinton

A trolley collision near Port Clinton Ohio killed three occupants traveling to their memory home. Victims identified as Charles Napier 54 Orris Nanler 17 and Roy Benson brother-in-law. The wreck occurred when an automobile and trolley collided on a street side crossing. The engineer in the Nickel Plate railroad company was not harmed.

IGT HURT WHEN SUEINEY RUNS WILD

Eight persons were seriously hurt and about 20 others injured when a municipal bus carrying commuters collided with a telegraph pole after a sleep parade on Staten Island. A new fork was reported damaged in the crash.

Igt Sueiney New Fork Hurs

Hendrix Leads Reds Past Chicago In Third Series Game

Cincinnati toppled Chicago 9 to 3 as Kendrix pitched well early before Hendrix exited in the seventh. Bader and Genes closed strong for the visitors with Grah and Duncan each collecting four hits.

Chicago sAugust Cincinnati Kendrix Hendrix Bader Genes Pieher Grah Duncan

Red Sox Defeat Tigers 6 to 4 In Edge of Fourth

Boston bats beat Detroit 6 4 behind Brady pins, McInnis and Trooper supplying key hits. Oldham and Hoyt pitched, Dauss charged with loses as Red Sox build early leads and hold late.

Red Sox Dauss Tigers BosTosy Brady Troeper Grag McInnis Hendrix Berd Scott Bt & Wralers Pérne Hoyt Roan Totels Detroit Waroman Boston Heyt Douss Om Oldham Ponaol Boyt

Cox Chauffeur Fails to Appear in Court

Newark Ohio Aug Whitaker a taxicab driver in Gov Cox party en route from Cambridge to Columbus was arrested for speeding. He failed to appear in municipal court and was held without bond. Authorities issued warrants for other drivers in the party.

Newark Whitaker Cox Columbus Cambridge

American warships ordered to the Baltic amid Poland crisis

The armored cruisers have been ordered to Baltic Sea waters to safeguard U.S. interests. Vessels then to Cherbourg and to Russian waters, with Yegselm directed to Danzig. The crisis in Poland threatens numerous American lives and assets across the region.

Baltic Shington Baltic Sea Cherbours France Navy Department Yegselm Danzig Poland

Ecremomt Arrested on False Pretense Charge at Border

Former Canadian Parliament member Ecremont was arrested near the U S border after deportation from the Virgin States. He pleaded not guilty to three counts of obtaining money under false pretenses. G Potensude of Montreal alleged he received 2005 dollars on each occasion.

Werement G. Potensude Montreal Michael Goanolly Eerement

Disorderly House Charge Involving Mrs Burnes Gones

Mrs Burnes Gones of 11 Knowl ton street was arrested yesterday afternoon by Sergeant Bence and Policeman Sheridan on a disorderly house charge. Bail set at $159 for a trial today. A frequent patron, George Kolshek, was arrested, furnishing $30 bail for a preliminary hearing in court this day.

Baseball Challenges Brown A. C. Wing A.C. Blue Clippers

A fragmented notice describes a baseball challenge match between Brown A. C. and Wing A. C. Blue Clippers with a $1 prize. It mentions dates around Sunday August 22 and requests telegram or post replies, though details are unclear due to damaged text.

Brown A. C Wing A.C. Blue Clippers Tamer Khasron

Cloud Burst Washes Out B and M Track at East Northfield

A cloudburst at 5:90 this afternoon caused a washout about 100 feet long and 60 feet wide on the Boston and Maine line between East Northfield and Greenfield. Division officials say repairs will take two days. Trains are being diverted between East Northfield and Greenfield via the Central division and the Fitchburg line by way of Mullers Falls.

Greenfield, Sass Aux Connecticut River Boston and Maine East Northfield oMerals Greentled Cman Fitchburg Rastan Maine Mullera Falls

Hartford City Court Records Report Drunkard Count

Hartford Aug Thee Po evitse Inne men faced police court today for drunkenness. A record number of drunks were fined ten dollars plus costs. ten could pay while the rest faced jail. Prosecuting officials acknowledged policy gaps in addressing liquor sellers and drinkers.

Hartford City Hartford Gook DeeEon Lehy Mayer Bramard

Barns Burned When Struck by Lightning

East Windsor, Aur. A house owned by Osborn was destroyed today by fire after a shed was struck by lightning. Thirty tons of hay were burned and live stock were saved after considerable difficulty. The total loss was about 4500 dollars, partly covered by insurance.

East Windsor Osborn Lve Intel

William Clifford Named Inspector of Excavations

William Clifford, 333 South Avenue, was appointed yesterday by Mayor Clifford B. Wilson as inspector of excavations in the Department of Public Works. He will assume duties today.

William Clifford South Avenue Clifford B. Wilson Department of Public Works Clifford

Pineapple Industry Expands in Hawaii Islands

The pineapple industry in the Hawaiian Islands has expanded extensively in recent years. There are about seven thousand acres planted with pineapples, contributing to the agricultural and economic landscape of the region.

Hawaiign Islands

Ray Chapman May Not Play Again This Season

Ray Chapman an Indian infielder suffered a concussion and head injuries after being struck by a ball in New York. He received quick medical aid, was taken to a hospital, and doctors indicated a possible operation may be necessary. Chapman joined the Cleveland team earlier in the season and faced a long road to recovery with uncertain return.

Ray Chapman New York Chapman York Carl Mass Stankens Loveland Concussian Brat Hamorrhares Howe Phestike Bae Yin Covelxkie Ward Red Innand Bron Lunt Smith Inhastan Coveleskis New, York Peckinpansh Ruth Ef Brant Tenia Finn Maxa Thom Tharmahlen Lot Clevel Bodie O'Neil Ruel Covelesicic Piap Uliagalstnd Te Fron Vasce Cleveland Bark Pasen Mars An Govelesikir x Mays Innit Thormahien Nowkin Iy Maye Chapanny Mars Pavelpakien Eniee Connaily Nain

Old Colony Exchange tale haunts law probes in Boston

Investigators disclosed today a saga around the Old Colony Foreign Exchange Co involving alleged misappropriation of cash and securities. Noteholders claim losses as officers and associates face scrutiny while a receiver application proceeds.

Old Colony Foreign Exchange Co

Terrific Electrical Storm Disrupts Railroad Schedule

A fierce thunderstorm near Bridgeport disrupted New Haven line schedules with lightning and heavy rain. Trains from New York to Bridgeport endured delays of several hours as weather officials warned of tropical heat and high humidity driving unsettled conditions across the region.

Bridgeport New Haven Jas New York Walis Toranthea Galt Offexino Mississippi Valley Che St. Lawrence Wyer Tropics

Dempsey Plans Five Fights Across Months

In Cragago, Illinois, Dempsey outlines five tentative bouts including three in New York and one in Boston after Labor Day. He mentions a match with Brennan and a planned shipboard bout around October 12, with training completed before year’s end.

Crngago Banton Harbor Mich Labordis Dick Dempsis Dempsey New York Mish bin Brennan Obour Boston

Burns Schwartz Bout Set for Detroit August 18

The boxing match between Jimmie Burns of Bridgeport and Josef Sebseartz of Minnesota is scheduled for Wednesday night, August 18, 1920, at Detroit Base Ball Park. Refined details indicate a ten round bout with weight notes and venue confirmation.

Jimmie Burns Bridgeport Josef Sebseartz Misqneanols Minn Detroit Baer Hors

Denver trollemtymen jailed for contempt

Seven Denver street carmen, who led a tram strike, were sentenced by Judge Greeley W. Whitford to two days in jail for contempt. They had violated an injunction by taking sticks in defiance of court order.

Denver Carmen Lanten Tramway Carmen Greeley W. Whitford Easley

Favorites Cruise In National Doubles Tourney Field

Yesterday's results favored top seeds as Springfield beat Hartford and Albany edged Bridgeport. Today's card features city matchups including New Haven at Waterbury and Worcester at Pittsfield with several regional games planned across Cleveland, New York, St. Louis and Washington.

Albany Bridgeport New Haven Waterbury Springfield Worchester Pittsfield Cleveland New York Derrgl Bistoy St. Louis Washington Phincelotia Pierburgh St. Leula Cincinnati Chicane

Opening Day Races Delayed by Rain at Narberth Pa

Opening day events for the fourth Circuit meeting at Belmont Delving Elib's Narberth track were postponed by rain. Eight horses did not arrive on Saturday night and others were quartered by noon. The program for tomorrow includes the 219 trot, 2:20 trot for the Directors' Cup, the 2:08 pace, plus the William Penn Stake and the Bellavue Stratford Stake for two-year-olds.

Philadelphia Belmont Elib Narberth Cleveland William Penn Bel-lavue-Stratford

Barristers Challenge Medicos to Ball Game

Attorney Cohn of Sartett Keeler and Cohn issue a notice through The Telegram for a baseball contest between the bar and physicians of Brngoapore at Saxalde Park. The game is set for 5 o clock with Barre Barnum 1844 handling bookings as lawyers practice toward developing a rival team and a friendly match with the medical men.

Cohn Tre Daw Sartett Keeler & Cohn Brngoapore Focts Physicians of Business Organization Saxalde Park Cael Barnum

Southern Association Scores and Matchups Brief

Summary of scattered results in the Southern Association with reported scores for games including Little Rock, Nashville, and Birmingham Memphis. notes on rain interruptions and listed umpires O'Brien and Warner. Other entries reference International League matchups Syracuse Toronto and Rochester Baltimore with incomplete fragments.

Syracuse Toronto Baddy Sandihers Danavan Casey O'Brien Warner Rochest Baleimore Akron Readine Swee Eau Bullala Dessers

Explosions at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Shake Nation

A massive blast at the Aberdeen proving grounds shattered the area as 310,900 pounds of government gunpowder exploded, setting fires and threatening the general ammunition building. One laborer is missing after fleeing the blaze as three men helped prevent spread of flames.

Aberdeen Mil Aix Government Proving Grounds Fec Steeo Proving Grounds General Ammunition

National doubles champions tennis tournament in progress

Boston hosts the first round on Chestnut Hill courts at Ringwood Cricket Club. Ten upsets shake field as favorites struggle. Richards absence allows Yencken to partner for a default win. other defaults and late finishes noted among Californians and New England pairs. Tomorrow features remaining first round and second round starts.

Boston Chestnus Hill Rirgwood Cricket Club Nile Panasthos Wiice Becausa Vincens Richards Yeneken Alrick Man Sa. E. Mahan Craip Biddle L. B. Poll Richards Yencker Defaut R. Hinckley Harald Goodshall W. M. Washburn Toii Mather Tong W. Rand Baker G Wright St Willis Davis Ray Clothier T. L. Ti

Two Years Needed to End Congestion on New Haven Lines

Trade experts say it will take about two years to clear congestion at trans harbors and yards. The New Haven ordered forty large locomotives for immediate delivery and borrowed two more, but the rush of war freight left yards packed. The plan hinges on freeing motive power for line haul and using replacements for railcars and loaded loads as shipments keep moving.

New Haven Road Aearty C&me Che Hari

Raid at Dublin Custing House Sparks Alarm

In Dublin thirty armed men raided the custing house this afternoon. They overwhelmed the guard then fled without waking others in the building. The hall porter was ordered to the wall at a window while the intruders escaped. A second incident reports Worcester Hospital fire with eight mothers and infants saved by Sisters of Charity. Downtown, an automobile crash near Ed Tarmesy injured a husband. Fire, theft, and legal actions populate the chaotic flash of August news from multiple cities.

Dublin Worcester Hospital Worcester Mae St. Joseph Maternity Milacres Maine Jers Soebe Proesic Diestran Thynvies Manis Shiy City Isrtgor Witla Cfelley United States Public Utiles Commission Auerney General Bett AB

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